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Before zeroing in on one of the Greece holiday packages, you need to know about the various Grecian cities, their iconic monuments and ruins, the beaches, the resort towns and the best places to drop by for an authentic Greek meal. Considered the cradle of Western civilization and the birthplace of Western philosophy, Western literature, theatre, democracy, Olympic games, and several important scientific and mathematical principles, Greece in Southeastern Europe is historically and culturally rich and studded with some splendid architectural landmarks. With Athens as its capital city, Greece on the southern tip of the Balkans is at the crossroads of Europe, Africa and Asia, sharing land borders with Turkey to the northeast, Albania to the northwest, and Bulgaria and North Macedonia to the north. On a Greece trip, you will discover some spectacular historical sites that span over four millennium, sun-kissed beaches lapped by the Aegean (to the east) and the Mediterranean Seas (to the south), a distinctive culture with a passion for music, lush cuisine and some adrenaline-pumping activities.
Greece has everything a traveller seeks, serious beach fun and some thrill-seeking activities. The gigantic blue sky shading an equally blue sea sprinkled with islands hemmed by white sands and dotted with pine trees is stuff dreams are made of. Stroll down the Byzantine cobbled pathways, watch sea turtles and dolphins, hike up a volcano, cycle through dense forests, weave your way through olive groves, stop at scenic village, gaze at ancient forests, for Greece is green, wild and pretty-as-a-picture. The adrenaline-junkie can take up a bunch of activities such as kitesurfing, rock climbing, wreck diving, and if none of these interest you, simply hop on to a boat and sail on the glimmering blue waters of the sea and take in a breathtaking sunset.
It can be safely said that socialising is a way of life in Greece. Whether at a cafe, a restaurant or a square, life seems to unfold collectively at its various public spaces, whether they be youngsters chatting away or the elderly folks engaged in a heated discussion. The restaurants always have long tables, for they host big gatherings of local families and friends, who are always well turned out. Soak up this culture, this air with a cup of coffee, a delectable mezze platter or with the aniseed-flavoured ouzo, for the locals are always celebrating.
The Western culture had its roots in Greece. Head to Meteora’s monasteries hanging precariously from a cliff, the steps leading to them hewn into rocks. Take in the grandeur of Delphi, and it would be an other-worldly experience if you are out in the open under a star-spangled sky and gazing at this ancient outdoor theatre. Behold the colossal marble sculptures that emerged from the depths of the Aegean. Browse the art galleries and be stunned by the country’s modern art scene. Let the tug of the blues music called rembetika transport you into another world. Be mesmerised by the creations of the local artisans that range from pottery, paintings to other handicraft. The cultural pursuits in Greece are endless, and it only gets busier with a calender exploding with exhibitions, festivals and holidays.
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