Archive for the 'Greece' Category
Greece offers extensive opportunities to see a blend of beauty and ancient history. The sights of Athens alone would be enough to justify a trip, but there are many, many more sights within the country as a whole. To stand on the highest of the hills of Athens and observe the panorama of Athens, with the Acropolis jutting up in the center of the view, is a sight that you will never forget. To walk around the Parthenon will provide a sense of appreciation of history and the passage of time.
The wonderfully preserved area of Delphi is another superb attraction. This entire mountain complex is spectacular, and especially so when it is remembered how important this area was to the rulers of the known world at that time. It must be visited and toured, along with the excellent historical museum there. Throughout Greece there are many fine historical sites to visit, and many restaurants to provide you with fine Greek food.
The Greek Islands are another wonder that is combined with a fine cruise, which adds to an excellent vacation. Each of the numerous islands has its own beauty and history, and the cruises will stop at the most appealing of those. Enjoy the trip to the hilltop of Santorini, and take the bus and shopping tour. Then take the old sailing ship trip over to the Santorini volcano. See if you have the stamina to climb 1600 feet to the top for a wonderful view of Santorini a mile across the water. The volcano is still steaming gases through many vents, so be cautious. If you have never been to Greece or the Greek Islands, you should consider them as future destinations. You will not be disappointed.