| Greece is an easy place to visit and enjoy, as no | | | | place for birdwatching. It also contains medieval |
| immunizations are needed and credit cards work | | | | castles, ancient ruins and a Turkish bazaar-like city |
| great. There are ample ATM machines with | | | | market. |
| instructions in English. Almost everyone in Greece | | | | Santorini - This is the number one destination in |
| speaks at least some English. | | | | Greece. It has a giant volcanic caldera whose |
| The recommendation is to pack lightly as shopping | | | | drama rivals that of the Grand Canyon and is |
| is part of the fun in Greece with extensive | | | | known for its beautiful romantic sunsets. It is |
| variety and styles available. | | | | great for honeymooners. |
| If you are from a small list of countries, you will | | | | Ios - This island is great for people under 25. It is |
| need a VISA. This list can be found at the Greek | | | | known as a perpetual party place for the young. |
| consulate or embassy. In planning your trip, it is | | | | Mykonos - Visited by almost every famous |
| good to work with a knowledgeable Greek at a | | | | person, it has many white cube houses and |
| travel agency. | | | | amazing beaches. The famous clothing-optional |
| If you plan to see the Greek islands, ferry boats | | | | Paradise Beach is there. |
| are the best way to do this. They are | | | | Rhodes - The southern part of this island is a |
| inexpensive, relaxing scenic. If you plan to go to | | | | mecca for windsurfers. Rhodes also contains the |
| some of the farther islands, the ferries usually | | | | walled fortress of the castle of the knights of |
| leave in the evening. You will want to book a cabin | | | | Saint John and has great beaches, nightlife and |
| ahead of time as it is nice to go to sleep in your | | | | some of the most beautiful scenery in Greece. |
| cabin and wake up in the morning on your Island | | | | Paros - This island is famous for watersports and |
| of destination. During the week of Easter, around | | | | is the windsurfing capital of the Greek Islands. |
| August 15th and Fridays in July and August, these | | | | Mainland Greece is best explored by taxi or a |
| ferries are quite full. It is best to plan you trips in | | | | share limos which can be less costly then large |
| advance to be sure to get a space. | | | | tours. |
| Also plan to stay in Athens a couple days before | | | | Some great places to see on the mainland are |
| your flight leaves as the ferries can sometimes | | | | the region of Peloponessos which is known as the |
| have mechanical problems and you could miss | | | | true Greece. It is known for its great beaches, |
| your flight if you were relying on the ferry to get | | | | seas, mountains, and rich archeological sights. It |
| you there directly at flight time. | | | | has interesting towns such as Githeon and the |
| There is not always direct access between every | | | | Byzantine city of Mystras overlooking Sparta. |
| island. Sometimes a trip to another island may | | | | Other attractions are the Diros Caves and the |
| require a trip to the mainland first. Two, Three, | | | | volcano at Saritorini. The Mount Pelion Peninsula is |
| Four and Five island combination packages are | | | | known as the Colorado Rockies of the Aegean. |
| available. | | | | Athens is a place you must see if visiting Greece. |
| Each Greek Island offers unique enjoyments and | | | | Transportation is easy with access to buses, taxis |
| beauty. Here is a summary of the main islands | | | | and ferries. The metro station will get you to the |
| and their appeal. | | | | island ferries. |
| Sifnos - This is Great island for children as the | | | | You might want to stay in the number of towns |
| beach at Karmari is shallow. There are many | | | | bordering the Acropolis. The Monastiriki Flea |
| cafes and restaurants near. Located here is one | | | | Market, Atticka Zoological Park and Museums such |
| the the most beautiful beach towns in Greece, | | | | as the Benaki Museum and National museums are |
| Platyialos. | | | | places to see.. The downtown area is a shoppers |
| Lesvos - A country in itself, it is the third largest | | | | paradise with access to inexpensive gold jewelry. |
| island and contains mountains, two inland seas, | | | | Greece offers a world of entertainment in itself. |
| pine forests, and olive groves. The seas provide a | | | | About everything you would want to see or do |
| wide variety of marine and wildlife. It is a great | | | | on a vacation can be found there. |