Greece is a country in southern Europe on the tip of the Balkan Peninsula. It is officially known as Hellenic Republic. Hellas is the historical name of Greece.

Greece borders Bulgaria, the Republic of Macedonia, and Albania to the north and Turkey to the east.

The tourism is one of the corner stones of the economy of Greece. The tourism in Greece has grown 50 times in the past 40 years and is expected to surge further in the next 10 years. Greek nature has some thing for everybody's choice ranging from snow covered mountains and dense forest inhabited by brown bears, lynx and deer to thousands of sun drenched islands with sandy beaches.

As the tourism industry is rapidly evolving, Greece is offering a multitude of options for travelers. Many areas offer Agrotourism, which is a way for tourists to get a feel for the real day to day life in the agricultural areas of Greece. Travelers will appreciate the opportunity for an anthropological view of the country, as well as a true respect for the people and culture. Another option, Religious Tourism, grants avenues for exploring the religious history of the chapels, shrines, cathedrals, and other significant monuments throughout the area.

When to Travel to Greece

If traveling in July or August, be prepared for the crowds and hopping night life. Make your reservations early to secure the best possible rates and a place to stay. This is when many college students visit Greece. During May through June or September through October, the weather in Greece is great and it's much quieter. This is a great time to visit islands such as Santorini or Mykonos. You can enjoy many of the beaches without the big crowds. Also, this is a great time for honeymooners!


Tour to Athens, Greece

Athens is one of the oldest cities in the world, and is the largest city in Greece with a history spanning back over 3400 years.

The architecture in Athens is a perfect mixture of days long since past and modern times. Take a walk in the historic triangle, and in the old neighborhoods for glimpses of old mansions. Head to Kolonaki to see how the prestigious people of Greece live. Kolonaki is a neighborhood and shopping area hugging Mount Lycabettus, full of cafés, boutiques, galleries and more.

Athens combines modern city life with ancient Greek customs, making it one of the most intriguing places to live and visit in Europe. The city's coastal tram provides easy access to the beaches at Attika. There are many new parks and streets that have been transformed with convenient walking paths. Many of the museums and hotels in Athens have been renovated. Even if you can't see the Olympics in Athens, you can witness where it took place and learn for yourself why so many tourists love Athens. Restaurants, cafes, night life and spectacular events make Athens far from boring any time of the year.

Athens is home to many great people in history, such as philosophers Socrates and Plato. It held the first modern Olympics Games held in 1894. Athens did not host another Olympics Games until 2004. The games are held in the Athens Olympic Stadium also known as the Spiridon "Spiros" Louis Stadium (named after the man to win the first modern Olympic marathon race in 1896). In the 2004 Olympics, all games except the archery competition were held at this stadium. The archery competition and the finish of the Marathon were held at the Panathinaiko or Panathenaic Stadium. This is the only stadium in the world that is built entirely of white marble.