Take It Easy And Indulge In At These Scenic Hideaways In Athens For Your Perfect Greek Breaks

Athens: Number One on Your Greece Vacations List

Greece Vacations are never done if you havent stepped foot on Athens, the Greek capital, and the site of some of the worlds greatest architectural feats; truly an awe-inspiring place to visit. The Acropolis remains standing after thousands of years, an embodiment of Greek genius in infrastructure design and engineering and a marvel to behold for thousands of tourists who flock to Greece just to see the first settlements of Athens before they rose to power and became the capital. At the foot of Acropolis, you can follow a maze of winding roads dotted with old mansions and houses that lead you to Plaka, a favored shopping district specially those looking for Greek art or jewelries to bring home as souvenirs. Piraeus is the citys main port; one of the busiest and biggest in Europe and its age is proof that the Greeks have begun sailing the vast oceans even in ancient times. Traveling to Greece requires a huge amount of time with all the places you can visit.

Halkidiki: One of the premier Greece Vacations that you should see

Geographically, Greece lives up to its portrayal as playground for gods and goddesses, and as part of that landscape, Halkidiki is a spectacular place to visit and a very fine place to spend Greece Vacations. To see the Petralona Cave, its amazing stalactites and stalagmites, is like seeing a page of the Iliad by Homer come to life; its located three hundred meters above sea level at the foot of Mt. Katsika in Halkidiki. The Lake of Polychrono is home of the unique Testudinata turtles and visitors get to see them as added bonus to a fun getaway that includes a breathtaking view of the small lake surrounded by pine trees, which is ideally situated west of Kassandra in Halkidiki. You wont be bored if you decide to visit the Neos Marmaras village with the vast array of things you can do to while away time like water activities, enjoying luxurious hotels, or simply just enjoy the view from the top as this was built atop hill. Greece has a very storied past and it shows in their culture and well preserved heritage which merits a visit anytime.

Unforgettable Greece Vacations in Ancient Olympia

Ancient ruins from a bygone era and the site of the first Olympic Games make the city of Olympia a must-see place for visitors. Seeing the temples dedicated to the goddess Hera, the Temple of Zeus as well as the ancient Olympic Stadium will surely make your Greece Vacations an unforgettable one. Watch the concerts and shows at the Floka Theater during the celebration of the Ancient Olympia Festival which happens from July to September. For a relaxing stay, spend the night at the 4-star Olympion Asty Hotel with views of the valley surrounding Alfeios River as well as the Ionian Sea and Kiparissia Bay that you can enjoy from the comforts of your own room fitted with the standard hotel amenities. The Hotel Athina has a swimming pool that you can use to unwind after which rest in your well-appointed room furnished with a television, air conditioning and bathrooms. Overlooking the Kronion Hill with 65 guest rooms that are maintained to give comfort to weary guests, the Olympia Palace is surely a nice place to stay.

Greece Vacations Packages jumping off from European Countries

Taking a break to go and visit Greece is like stepping back in time and reliving the lessons from your history subjects. If you sign up for the available Greece Vacations Packages, you will not just do some sightseeing but learn as well. You can get lower rates if you start your tour from adjacent European countries compared to when flying in from the USA. At $1699 per person for a 13 day trip that spans the famous cities of Italy such as Rome, Florence, Verona and Venice and includes a ferry ride to Patras for the start of the tour of the cities of Greece is a good deal. For $2,200 per person which includes hotel stays and meals, you can start your tour from Istanbul in Turkey before going on a cruise and visiting some of the famous Cyclades islands then tours around Athens before embarking on your transatlantic flight back to the USA. The magnificent views and the experience of seeing Greece with your own eyes truly make this tour worth remembering.