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Greece is an exciting land that loves to offer itself in its entirety to its visitors. Its beauty is unique in the world: the Hellenic country is sun, sea, unforgettable landscapes and archaeological areas that even today preserve memories of a prestigious past.

You will be able to combine the wonderful archaeological areas of ancient Greece, with enigmatic temples and suggestive ruins of past cities, the many Unesco heritage sites, such as the monasteries perched on the rocks of Meteora, Delos, and Olympia, the important museums, with turquoise and crystalline sea islands that will seem like a dream to you, on your journey.

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Greek islands – There are over 3000 Greek islands, 227 of which are populated, making up a significant portion of the country’s more than 16 thousand kilometers of coastline. The Greek islands are very different from one another, with either long stretches of sandy beaches or small secluded bays and coves.

The majority of them are in the Aegean Sea and are classified into seven groups: Crete, the Cyclades archipelago, which has 56 islands, the Dodecanese archipelago, which has 12 main islands and several islets, the East Aegean and North Aegean islands, the island of Euboea north of Athens, and the Sporades archipelago.

Unesco Heritage Sites – Greece has inscribed 17 places on the Unesco World Heritage List from the date of the Convention’s approval, July 17, 1981, to the present day.

The following locations are currently being considered for inclusion in the list of protected sites:

• The Palace of Knossos
• Nikopolis Archaeological Site
• Philippi Archaeological Site
• Laurion
• Mount Olympus
• The Prespes Lakes Area; Megali and Mikri Prespa, with Byzantine and post-Byzantine monuments;
• Dadia, Lefkimi, and Souflion National Parks
• Samaria Gorges National Park

Athens – A visit to the Acropolis allows you to see the entire city of Athens that lies at its feet, as well as the surrounding islands and mountains of the Peloponnese, in addition to incomparable ruins of unparalleled significance and beauty. You can take a tour of the city starting in the old Plaka neighborhood or attend a popular dance and music display in the bustling Avissinias Square as well as shopping at the flea market in Monastiraki Square.

For archeology buffs, a visit to one of Athens’ many magnificent museums is a must, particularly the National Archaeological Museum, which is one of the world’s top ten museums. The Goulandris Museum of Cycladic Art and the Museum of Ancient Greek Art are two other internationally significant museums.

Crete – Crete is the biggest of the Greek islands, as well as Europe’s southernmost. Crete is the mythological birthplace of Zeus, according to legend, and one of his sons, Minos, the Minoan king of the magnificent palace of Knossos, had the Minotaur imprisoned in a labyrinth.

Cyclades Islands – The Cyclades, a popular and fascinating archipelago southeast of Athens, is made up of a group of islands of varying sizes spread across the blue waters of the Aegean Sea. Some of these islands are well-known, such as Santorini and Mykonos, while others, such as Milos, are less well-known, less touristy, but still have an imposing beauty.

The cities are characterized by traditional architecture dominated by the white color of the houses, with blue windows and doors, by the narrow streets, by the small and numerous chapels with the domed roof, and by its famous windmills, which are surrounded by the blue waters of the Aegean Sea and warmed by a limpid sun.

The Cyclades islands are known for their beautiful sandy beaches, which are the islands’ main draw; some are volcanic in nature, and the colors of the coastline will enchant you.

Ionian islands – With their wonderful nature, clear seas, exceptional cities and villages, moderate climate, magnificent beaches with well-protected gulfs and the crystalline sea, and fascinating archaeological areas, the Ionian Islands stand out like precious jewels in the endless blue of the Ionian Sea.

Zante, Ithaca, Corfu, Kefalonia, Lefcas, and Paxos are the six largest, while Antipaxos, Erikousa, Mathraki, Othoni, Meganisi, and the Strofadi, a group of desert islands south of Zante, are the smallest. The distant history of the Ionian Islands, first known from Homer’s Odyssey verses, lies in the millennial depths. The great Ulysses lived and worked in Ithaca.

Chalkidian Peninsula – Halkidiki area is made up of three peninsulas: Kassandra, Sitonia, and Mount Athos, and is situated in the north-eastern part of Greece. Kassandra and Sitonia are well-known tourist destinations with long stretches of sandy beach, calm waters, and lush vegetation. Mount Athos, on the other hand, is the holy mountain.

Dodecanese archipelago – The Dodecanese archipelago is a group of islands in the southern Aegean Sea, between the Turkish coasts to the east and the Cyclades islands to the west, with 12 large islands and around 200 small and tiny islands.

Each island has its own unique beauty, with captivating landscapes and crystal-clear waters, as well as unspoiled nature and essential traditions. Leros or Pserimos are the least well-known and uncontaminated, while Rhodes and Cos, the largest and most cosmopolitan islands, are popular year-round vacation destinations. Karpathos is building a reputation for itself in terms of tourism, while Kalymnos is the place to go for rock climbers. Tilos has a large ecological park that is protected by international treaties, and Patmos is a popular pilgrimage destination.

Lindos in Rhodes, Olimpos in Karpathos, Zia in Cos, and Chorio in Simi are all worth visiting in addition to the City of Rhodes. Furthermore, each island and islet is its own natural museum.