Greece
Greece is one of the most popular Mediterranean and European countries, and for a good reason!
The country is filled with history and amazing ancient sites, beautiful beaches and paradise islands. Once you start travelling to Greece, you will keep coming back.
Facts about Greece
Capital: Athens
Currency: Euro
Official language: Greek
Population: 10.39 million
Religion: Greek Orthodox
When is the best time to visit?
Greece is a great destination to visit at any time of the year, but especially during the summer.
5 Top Tips for Visiting Greece:
- In the peak summer season, it is best to book ahead hotels, activities and ferries.
- Credit cards are widely accepted throughout Greece, so you don’t need a lot of cash.
- Greeks speak English very well, so you won’t have any issues with communicating.
- Tipping is not customary, but is appreciated.
- It is safe to drink tap water in Greece in most places.
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My top bucket list choices:
- Cultural & Historical Experiences: Visit the Ancient Town of Mycenae
- Adventure & Outdoor Activities: Hike Mount Olympus
- Luxury & Relaxation: Stay in a Cave Hotel in Santorini
- Off-the-Beaten-Path Experiences: Explore Kardamyli
- Top Bucket List Pick: Visit the Acropolis in Athens
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Featured Hotels Posts:
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Top 10 Hotels in Athens with Amazing Acropolis View
As soon as I bought my flight tickets to Athens, I knew I had to immediately do one thing: find a hotel with the Acropolis view. And trust me, there were a lot of them, which gave me a headache which one to choose. In the end, I was more than happy with my choice,…
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Is Peloponnese Worth Visiting? And Why I Loved It
When people think of Greece, most likely they think of visiting Athens and Greek islands, especially the most popular ones like Santorini or Mykonos. When I was planning my first trip to Greece, I knew I had to visit Athens and ancient sites in the Peloponnese. Most of my travel friends said that they never…
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What Should You Not Miss in Peloponnese? 8 Places I Loved
Peloponnese is such a beautiful region in Greece, but is sadly overlooked by Athens and the islands. Before I visited Greece, I knew that my first experience must be Athens and the Peloponnese region because as a Historian I had to see all those ancient sites before anything else. Most of the places I visited…
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Peloponnese Itinerary for 7 Days: Ancient Greece Road Trip
Most people who plan their first visit to Greece always tend to include Athens and a few islands first. I always knew I definitely had to visit Athens the first time I visit, but then to rent a car and drive through the Peloponnese to see all the ancient sites that one can possibly see…
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Athens Airport Guide (And How I Almost Missed My Flight)
I decided to write this blog post because I arrived 2 hours early and still almost missed my flight. Nowhere have I read that Athens Airport is chaotic and this unorganised, even in the low season when I visited. Which is why in this Athens Airport Guide I will share with you my story and…
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My 3 Days in Athens Itinerary: See the Best of Athens
I can’t believe it took me so long to visit Greece. And once I was there, I couldn’t believe it even more. Our trip of course had to start in Athens because you can’t say you’ve been to Greece if you haven’t seen the Parthenon. But Athens is of course much more than Parthenon and…
