Make your holidays memorable by travelling to Greece
If you have a passion for travelling and want to discover new places and civilization through your travel expeditions then Europe is one of the best places to visit. This continent is dotted with the remnants old civilizations which you can observe by travelling on modern day transports and enjoying luxuries stays. Greece is an old country with erstwhile ancient civilization. The stagnant remains of the much propagated Greek civilization can be breathtakingly beautiful. The various cities of Greece, which had once upon a time fought with each other in the battle of supremacy now lies quite dormant. Here are mentioned some of the most famous tourist spots that you should visit at all costs when you go out for a trip to Greece.
1. Athens The capital city of Greece is a beauty worth beholding. The largest city in Greece gives you a breathtaking view of the surrounding area from the flat topped hills located at the Acropolis. There is the Parthenon which is 2400 years old, at the Acropolis. This monument is considered one of the classic monuments in the world.
2. Piraeus The main port near Athens, Piraeus is located at the heart of the Saronic Gulf. You can take an enjoyable ferry ride from this port to the main land of Greece.
This photo of Piraeus
3. Cape Sounio This is located in the eastern part of the country. The most famous attraction of Cape Sounio is the stark ruins of the Poseidon Temple which was build in the 4th century B.C. There is a wonderful view of panorama visible here, which includes the island and the sea.
This photo of Grecotel Cape Sounio
4. Island of Hydra This is a sophisticated and small island near the mainland of Greece where you can have plenty of fun shopping. However, nude beaches are not allowed here. This tourist spot in Greece will give you wonderful harbors, fascinating shops, very good architecture mainly consisting of churches and taverns which are of good quality but low cost. There is also a monastery within the island which you can take a tour of.
This photo of Hydra
5. Delphi This world famous tourist spot was the Oracle of ancient Greece. Many ancient Greek emperors use to come to this city quite often to seek moral and political guidance. You can find the ancient temple of Apollo here. You can also visit the museum at Delphi which has a lot of interesting artifacts worth exploring. You should also not miss a visit to the hilly region of Arahova which is the famous town of making cheese.
The above mentioned places are the main attractions that you should not miss. Apart from these there are as other smaller places which you can visit to know about the tradition and culture of the place.
