ATHENS AND THE ACROPOLIS
Athens is the capital of Greece and is the biggest tourist attraction; it has plenty of history and has recently gained a brand new airport in the area of Spata. You cannot visit Athens without visiting the Acropolis, it stand majestically over Athens and gives some fantastic views over the city. At the foot of the Acropolis is the area of Plaka, where you can find traditional souvenir shops and tavernas. The Acropolis is an inspiring monument that gives a glimpse into the ancient world, it can become very busy in the summer and it is quite a steep walk for anyone with mobility difficulty.

ANCIENT OLYMPIA
Opening times

Monday to Friday (8am - 7pm)
Saturday, Sunday (8.30am - 3pm)

Admission fees

1200 gdr (approx. £2.30)
Admission is free on Sundays and Public holidays

This was the original venue of the Olympic games, but you can also see here various interests such as the remains of the Temple of Zeus and the Temple of Hera. Some very interesting remains are left of the buildings from the early Olympics.

MT. OLYMPIUS
This is the highest mountain in Greece and in Greek Mythology was the home of the gods. It certainly feels as if it could have been the home of the gods; there is plenty of beautiful scenery and breathtaking views to be seen. This is a great place for trekkers but you can go part way up with a car, bear in mind though that the road is an 'experience' and it is quite treacherous in parts, also the heat and the winter might prevent walkers form climbing the mountain.

METEORA
Opening times
Opening times vary depending on the time of year
Note: Monasteries are closed between 1-3pm

Admission fees
This is usually free to the Greek people
Tourists are charged approx. 400 gdr

This is one of the most beautiful yet strange places that you can visit, it is an unearthly landscape of rock formations with monasteries perched high on the massive pinnacles of rock. The monks built monasteries here to escape the bloodshed and war below, some of the monasteries could not be reached by visitors and the monks were taken up to the in suspended nets and baskets, though this has not been done for many years now the nets are still used to transport provisions up to the monasteries. Please remember that the monasteries do have a strict dress code when you visit them, they are usually most welcoming to the visitors but insist that women wear long skirts, not trousers, and that their arms must be covered. Men must also wear long trousers, not shorts and they must also cover their arms inside. Neither men or women should wear hats inside the monasteries; singing or whistling is not permitted.

KNOSSOS
Opening times: 8am - 7pm every day (Between April and October)
In winter the site can close at 5pm

Admission fees: 1500 gdr (approx. £3.00)

Knossos is the ruins of a palace discovered by the British archaeologist Sir Arthur Evans in 1900. It is the central area of tourism for the island of Crete, it is quite a vast site which has been reconstructed and you need plenty of time to explore the impressive ruins properly.

THESSALONICA
Thessalonica can be found in the North of Greece and is the capital of the Macedonia area, which is the home of Alexander, the Great. It is the second largest town in Greece and home to one of Greece's airports. It is a lively port town and holiday destination with mostly Eastern European tourists, it has plenty to do both at night and in the day. There are plenty of museums and universities and between September and October the town is busy for festival time.

RHODES
The largest of the Dodecanese islands, and the largest tourist attraction of them all. Though Rhodes is popular for its beautiful sandy beaches and climate it would be a shame to miss attractions such as the 'Old town of Rhodes' and in Mandraki harbour the statue of Colossus of Rhodes one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World is said to have stood at 32 metres high in total bronze. Unfortunately, no one quite knows where it disappeared to now though!

CORFU
Corfu is the second largest of the Ionian Islands. The island is home to the highest level of rainfall in Greece and is swamped by lush greenery and flowers. There are plenty of museums for the enthusiasts.

KEFALLONIA
Kefallonia is the largest of the Ionian islands and has gained much attention lately with the release of the film 'Captain Corelli's Mandolin' adapted from the book of the same name, as many fans of the film will see, Kefallonia is a beautiful island.

CYPRUS
Cyprus is the home of the Greek goddess Aphrodite and is the third largest island in the Mediterranean; it is a very popular tourist destination. It has become over the last few years popular for the young tourists especially in the area of Ayia Napa. There is plenty of history to the island; it is a mix of Mediterranean and eastern influences.

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