Greece Vacation packages suit to all kinds of travelers, whether it’s the endless history, a ruin and heritage architecture, delicious cuisine or sun-soaked beaches.

Greece is a perfect travel destination as well as legendary historical sites and vibrant national culture. Greece is also filled with unmissable natural wonders. On a trip to Greece, you’ll find pristine beaches, ancient caves, canyons, lush forests, beautiful waterfalls, rugged mountain ranges, endless vineyards, and of course, plenty of olive groves!

Situated in southeastern Europe, Greece shares land borders with Turkey, Albania, North Macedonia and Bulgaria.

 Athens, the capital city of Greece lies historically in the very heart of Greece as it is known as the birthplace of democracy and home to some of the most significant philosophers.

 

Athens is named after the Greek goddess Athena. She was the goddess of wisdom, war, and civilization and the patron of the city of Athens. Her shrine, the Parthenon, sits on top of a hill in the center of the city.

Acropolis of Athens, Parthenon, Acropolis Museum, Temple of Olympian Zeus are some of the famous places to be visited

Surrounded by the sparkling Mediterranean Sea, there are six main island groups with more than 200 inhabited Greek Islands and more than 6,000 scenic isles, each with its own vibe.

Each inhabited island has its own character, from the white-and-blue houses on the Cyclades islands to the lush, green Ionian islands to the castle-lined Dodecanese islands.

The two of the most-visited islands are Mykonos and Santorini.

 

Mykonos is known for its nightlife and beaches, but it also has a gorgeous Cycladic village in its center, with windmills and winding lanes that were meant to stymie pirates centuries ago. One of the best things to do in Mykonos is to take a day trip to the nearby island of Delos .

 

Santorini is romantic and luxurious, beloved by honeymooners lounging in their private pools overlooking the caldera. Greece’s most glamorous and cosmopolitan island, a whitewashed paradise in the heart of the Cyclades. Stroll around its narrow marble streets and admire whitewashed houses with colorful doors and window frames, bougainvillea trees in purple bloom

There are large islands, like Naxos and Syros, the archipelago’s capital, and tiny ones with very little tourism, like Sikinos.

Crete is the southernmost and largest Island. Crete could be a country unto itself, with its own customs, climate, accent, and cuisine.

• • Entry requirements for Greece

                 Valid passport or identity card.

• • Visa

                 No visa is required to enter the country for stays less than 90 days for American and Canadian citizens.

• • Currency

                Euro.

Getting Around the Greek Islands

While many of the Greek islands have airports, not all of them are international. Many of the islands are serviced solely by domestic carriers and you can only fly from neighboring islands or Athens. However, some of the most popular islands have international airports (like Crete, Santorini) where you can fly directly from cities in Europe or the Middle East.

Traveling by ferry makes island hopping simple. In the Cyclades Islands, Sea jets is the high-speed ferry, though travelers can find all options like via Greek Ferries.

When to Visit the Greek Islands

May, June, and September are great months to visit the Greek islands if you’re looking for nice weather. Mid-June to mid-September is the high season. You’ll find the most open restaurants and beach bars to choose from, more Ferry routes and flight options are available but with the high prices.

Crete is warmest year-round, making it a great choice for late fall or winter. And while some islands, such as Hydra, are full of locals and see tourists year-round, others, such as Santorini, get very quiet in the off-season (November to March).

Travel to Greece where nature, culture and history combine to create a one-of-a-kind destination. From the mysterious ruins of Knossos in Crete to the windmills of Santorini, there are endless treasures to explore on a trip to Greece.

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