With the blue Aegean lapping golden beaches, waterside tavernas serving fresh-grilled fish, bouzouki beats playing late into the night and ancient, sun-bleached ruins defying the ravages of time, Greece is a paradise for both the hedonist and the history buff. The capital, Athens, is the hub, but the Greek islands are its jewels—from Mykonos to Santorini and beyond, the archipelago offers flawless natural magnificence and a fascinating history.
The tours greece, a collection of ancient temples and theatres in the heart of Athens, is one of Greece’s most iconic sites. A guided tour allows you to skip the long entrance queues and learn about its history from a local guide. The Acropolis is surrounded by other spectacular archaeological sites, including the Propylaea, Erechtheion, and the Temple of Athena Nike.
Greek Adventures Unveiled: A Journey through the Best Tours in Greece
Athens’s modern neighborhoods have a lot to offer too, and there’s plenty to see on a city sightseeing tour. For example, explore the graffiti and street art of central Athens on a Graffiti & Street Art Walking Tour with a local guide.
If you want to spend some time outside of Athens, consider a day trip or multi-day tour of Delphi or Meteora. Or, head to multicultural Thessaloniki to discover its Byzantine and Ottoman heritage. On a private Meteora tour, you can see the dramatic rock formations with ease and without crowded entrance queues. Tours of Greece’s western and northern cities are also available, and a trip to Chania in Crete is the perfect place to experience traditional Greek culture.
