5 Days Greece Holiday

Overview

Greece is quite small that you might think it’s easy to see most of the country in a short visit. There are two reasons  that make this travel here beautiful: the mountains and the sea. Greece’s mountainous terrain almost always makes mainland travel take much longer than you’d expected. Often, you can see your next island destination from the island you are on.

Touristic Attractions:

Acropolis & Acropolis Museum:

The Acropolis tops every list of tourist attractions in Greece. For despite the noise, dust and crowds, the Acropolis is an absolute must-see for anyone visiting Greece.

While not necessary the most slick and ordered experience, its nonetheless top of most people wish lists when visiting Greece. What many people dont experience however is the new Acropolis Museum and to miss it would be a real mistake. Modern, fascinating and full of unique artefacts and information, you really shouldnt see the Acropolis without also exploring the museum.

Epidaurus: 

Providing one of the best sights anywhere in Greece, the ancient theatre at Epidaurus is a wonder to behold. Built to accommodate 15,000 people and still extremely well preserved, this is just one of many things to discover at an ancient Greek city which dates back well over 2,000 years. This popular tourist attraction is absolutely vast; set over three levels it offers a startling insight into Ancient Greek life.

Mystras:

Set atop a beautiful hilltop landscape, the medieval city of Mystras contains a wealth of scenic churches, palaces, streets and houses all topped by an imposing castle which looms large at the very peak of the summit. The most intriguing thing of all is the fact that this town was abandoned sometime around the eighteenth century, meaning visitors get an experience which feels very much like stepping back in time. Dont miss the attractive monasteries and their fantastic frescoes.

Mycenae: 

One of the most famous tourist attractions in Greece, Mycenae was the centre of the Mycenaean civilisation  that of Agamemnon, Achilles et al and is now a well-preserved archaeological site in the Peloponnese. At its peak, Mycenae was one of the most important Greek cities and today many of its wonders can still be explored, including the Lions Gate, its fortified walls, the Terraced Palace and of course the famous Tomb of Agamemnon.

Temple of Hephaestus:

 Often overshadowed, figuratively and literally, by the Parthenon on the Acropolis, the Temple of Hephaestus is nevertheless one of the best Greek temples left in existence. Indeed its far better preserved than the Parthenon, less busy and generally set in more tranquil surroundings making it a must-see entry on the list of tourist attractions in Greece.

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