GREEK
ESCAPES
HOME
ABOUT US
CONTACT US
GREECE SIGHTSEEING
HOLIDAY PACKAGES
HONEYMOONS
ISLAND-HOPPING
MARCH-BREAK
TOURS
ORGANIZED
TOURS
ONLINE BOOKING
FROM CANADA |
GREECE -
SIGHTSEEING
Most Popular Places
 |
 Athens, the capital of Greece
is the city of the Olympic Idea, the city of culture, of science and
commerce. A city with ancient monuments like Acropolis, the
inimitable ancient monument and landmark of Greece, museums, lively
tradition districts like Plaka and numerous sights. Your reasons
that make Athens worth visiting.
|
 |
 Corfu is the second largest
island of the Eptanissa (the seven islands). Elegant architecture,
sun beaches, nightlife and fine cuisine attracting visitors. Spring
comes to the island in February, and weather warm enough for
swimming continues until early November. |
 |
 It is worth visiting the
archaeological site of Delphi, its history begins in 1400 BC
and is directly connected to the Oracle of Delphi. Kings, warriors
came to Delphi to consult the oracle of Pythia (the priestess). In
exchange they offered treasures and a specific tax called “pelanos”.
In this way the Oracle became one of the wealthiest sanctuaries of
the ancient world. |
 |
 The Sanctuary of Asklepeios, dedicated to the healer god Asklepeios,
was formed mainly during the 3rd and 4th BC, and used to serve as a
healing centre as well as a religious centre.On a hillside within
the sanctuary, lies the theatre of
Epidaurus built in around 3rd c. BC by Polykleitos the
Younger. |
 |
 Heraklio is the largest town
in Crete.. Near Heraklio are the beaches of Ammoudara and Amnissou
but for really nice beaches you can visit Matala, which is located
southwest of Heraklio city.
The Heraklion Archaeological Museum is an
outstanding museum second in size and importance only to the
National Archaeological Museum in Athens.
|
 |
 The island of Ios lies between Naxos and Santorini.
The ground is mountainous and the only greenery is found in
vineyards and olive groves.Ios is known for its very active
nightlife and thus attracts mostly young persons. in Hora are
situated most of the restaurants, bars and discos with either Greek
or foreign music.
|
 |
 The Meteora monasteries are
perched upon the summits of some precipitous and isolated rocky
pinnacles, which rise above the almost flat valley of the Pinios
river, 9 km beyond Kalambaka, where visitors can find accommodation.
The monastic history of Meteora goes back to the 11th century
AD. |
 |
 Mykonos is the world’s famous island of the Aegean Sea as well as the most cosmopolitan of all Greek islands. It attracts visitors from all over the world including a lot of celebrities. The beautiful golden sandy beaches, the lively atmosphere and the traditional cycladic architecture |
 |
 Nafplio is situated in
Argolid, which in ancient times was considered to be the center of
Greece. Nafplio is divided into the old city with its neoclassic
buildings, picturesque streets, Turkish fountains and Constitution
Square and the new town, an ordinary Greek town. The capital of the
newly formed Greek state from 1828 to 1834, when this role passed to
Athens |
 |
 Naxos is the largest of the
Cycladic islands with high mountains, fertile valleys, sandy beaches
and charming villages. Naxos or “Chora” is the capital and the port
of the island, one of the most beautiful towns of the cycladic
islands.Naxos has a typical Mediterranean
weather.Summers that
are hot and dry, while winters are mild and
wet. |
 |
 One of the most important sanctuaries of antiquity, dedicated to the father of the gods Olympian Zeus. Olympia is the birthplace of the Olympic games, which were
first held here in 776 BC to honor Zeus. The Olympic games where
ceased in 393 AD after an edict issued by Theodosius the Great
|
 |
 The island of Paros is one of
the largest island of Cyclades. It consists mainly of large valleys
and is mountainous only in its central part. It has developed into
an important center of tourism in the recent years. Due to its size
Paros satisfies any visitors needs, whether looking for relaxing or
adventure holidays. |
 |
 Rhodes is the furthest south
eastern island of Greece and the largest island of the Dodecanes, a
complex of islands in the south of the Aegean Sea. It is a very
popular, cosmopolitan island, The continual sunshine - an average
300 days of sunshine a year. For swimming we present you some of the
beautiful beaches of Rhodes.
|
 |
 Santorini is a beautiful
island, located at the south end of the Cyclades island complex. In
the 15th c BC a volcano erupted and the center of the island
collapsed into the sea forming the caldera. The black beaches, the
precipice surrounding the caldera, the twisted, colourful rocks and
the steep cliffs all give the island a distinctive
quality. |
 |
 Thessaloniki is one of the
oldest cities in Europe, the capital of Macedonia and the second
largest city of Greece after Athens. Greeks often refer to it as the
“co-capital” of Greece due its strategic position, The city’s
landmark is the White Tower, which also houses a Byzantine museum.
|
|
