Travel to Greece

Greece is situated in the southernmost part of Balkan Peninsula. It's surrounded by Ionian Sea in west, Mediterranean Sea in south, Aegean Sea in east, Turkey and Bulgaria in northeast, Republic of Macedonia (F.Y.R.O.M) in north, and Albania in northwest.
Athens is the capital city of Greece and it's also the largest city. Greece is a democratic republic since 1975. The country has a presidential parliamentary system of government and the parliament elects a president for a five-year term. Greece has 13 administrative regions, which are further divided into 52 departments, responsible for the local governance.

Tour of Greece

Tourism is a main industry in Greece. Travelers from all over the world come to Greece attracted by its rich history & culture, excellent vacation facilities, and wonderful natural beauty.
When you make a tour of Greece and travel to the Greek islands you'll receive a two-fold benefit. First, the scenic mountains, forests and coastlines offer you impressive sights. Second, there's a quiet stillness, specific to many remote locations; this stillness is very inviting if you want a peaceful family vacation. If you plan to travel to several islands in Greece a tour package is very helpful & affordable. If you chosse to go into a tour of Greece you can visit several different popular islands by ferry, so you can enjoy renowned travel destinations such as Crete, Kos, Lesvos, Rhodes, and many others.
Don't become so occupied with the islands of Greece that you miss the mainland! Greece's mainland has much to offer as well. Peloponnesus is referred by many locals as the "true Greece" and has many magnificent beaches, seaside mountains and unique towns. There's the Byzantine city Mystras, which overlooks Sparta. Another popular area on mainland which is worth enough to be included in your tour is town Kalavrita, where you can go skiing, see scenic mountains, and also enjoy a train ride 22 kilometers long, near waterfalls and rapids.

Holiday guide

Athens, the capital city, combines the modern city life with the ancient heritage, making it one of the most intriguing places to live and visit in the world. The city's coastal side, at Attika, provides easy access to excellent beaches. Many museums and hotels in Athens are renovated and expect the vacationers. Restaurants, coffee shops, exciting night life, and spectacular events make Athens far from boring any time of the year.
If you travel in July or August be prepared to meet there hundreds of other vacationers. Make your reservations early to secure the best possible rates and a place to stay. During May, June, September and October the weather in Greece is great for travels and the country is much quieter. This is the best time to visit islands such as Santorini or Mykonos and have a splendid vacation in Greece, alone or with your family. During winter is also a great time to see Greece, to explore museums and even to take a swim on a warm day!
Greece celebrates several major holidays, the biggest being in 15 August. The Ester, an excellent occasion for a family vacation, is the next biggest holiday in Greece, with its celebrations and popular roast lamb. Keep in mind that booking a hotel will be very difficult around the time of all Greek holidays. Apokreas is a great carnival and it's celebrated in February in Patras, Athens and many other towns in Greece. So, if you enjoy parties, night life and dancing, you'll love Apokreas.
Travel to Greece and visiting the Greek islands will be one of the best vacation choices you've ever made. In Greece you can always choose between a peaceful island getaway or a city tour as your travel destination - it's your preference!