Greece is situated on the tip of Balkan Peninsula in Southern Europe. It has a widespread coastline with islands in the Mediterranean Sea, Aegean and Ionian. The country is bordered by Bulgaria, Turkey, Albania, and Macedonia. It is also believed to be the origin of European civilization.
Greece presents an amalgamation of stylish boutique hotels, antique archaeological sites, pastoral taverns, seaside resorts for families as well as wild dance clubs.
You will have a wonderful experience on your holiday in Greece with spectacular landscapes and exciting activities. You can see the pulsating nightclubs of Mykonos, the magnificence of Delphi archaic beauty of Delos, the craggy hillsides of Crete and the flourishing wildflowers during the spring season. Greece's almost 1,400 islands are dotted in the tranquil azure waters of the Aegean and the Ionian and each one has its own lifestyle and identity.
The islands of Kefalonia and Amorgos are known for their serenity while islands like Mykonos and Páros are known for the pleasure-seeking parties. If you enjoy architecture make sure to see the UNESCO World Heritage sites, the medieval fortified towns of Rhodes and Corfu and the charming square houses in Thira and Oia on Santorini which are typical of the Cyclades.
Athens is an amazing place and you can start by seeing the Acropolis rock, which has the fifth-century BC Parthenon, and walk down to the Ancient Agora, which was the civic, political and commercial centre of Athens at one time.
The astounding National Archaeological Museum in Athens has a display of numerous old marble statues, jewelry and ceramics. Delphi was considered to be the centre of the earth in the ancient times. This is an enthralling religious complex, designed on a dramatic hillside and has beautiful temples, stadium and a theatre. You can also find very interesting exhibits in the Delphi Archaeological Museum.
Mycenae is a treasure trove. It is a hilltop fortress which was once the capital of powerful Mycenaean and is enclosed by Cyclopean Walls. Golden treasures, like the ‘Mask of Agamemnon', was located here.
If you are interested in sports you can see the race track in Olympia, birthplace of the Olympics. Museum of the Olympic Games is situated very close to the tracks.
The beautiful towns of Oia and Thira, are constructed on a cliff created by a volcanic eruption about 1600 BC, overlooking the caldera in Santorini.
You will find black sand beaches, see spectacular sunsets and there are some boutique hotels with epicure cuisine.