Top Places To Visit in Greece

How in a most miraculous way the son of Zeus saves the Humanity from the Evil Medusa, Do you remember that astounding climax from the popular Hollywood movie “Clash of Titans”. If you haven't watched the movie no worries, those who love mythology knows about the Medusa. Also, we will tell you in short on Medusa, she was ravishingly beautiful at first, but as Poseidon had raped her in Athena Temple, the angry Athena transformed Medusa's beautiful hair into snakes and made her face so horrible that she would see the mere sight of any living being turned it to a stone. The way she became a fearsome threat to humanity and capable of immortality, the son of Zeus take birth to behead Medusa and courageously decapitates her by only looking her reflection in his shield.

Greece is an archipelago of mighty gods and Bravehearts like Leonidas, who refused to surrender against the brutal, barbaric, bloodthirsty Persian king, And fought courageously to save their land and pride.

How everything seems unrealistic and virtual? Did it really happen anywhere in Greece or it just Mythological stories?

Sure this article has all the answers along with all those places where it exactly happened.

Next, you might be wondering, can you visit those places in Greece? Well, it depends on you if you are planning to visit Greece then sure you should ask your tour manager for this places to visit in Greece or else add them to your default tour package to Greece.

It is always fascinating to see something unexpected and surprising. Moreover, flights to Greece are affordable and quite often with Qatar Airways and Turkish Airways, and you also get the benefits to save on your baggage and food charges. Lean back plug in the headphones or just grab your favourite book and start reading because it will be a long flight to paradise.

“Travel is a profound joy considering the environment.”

After reaching Athens mostly in the afternoon, you must have lunch and take a rest for a couple of hours at your booked hotel. After sunset, you can go out and watch the city turning dark and then slowly garnished due to the city lamps and open cafes, spend your evening experiencing the serene and scenic beauty of Athens. The next day will be a deep dive into the Greek Empire’s history and their grandeur.

Well, As the tale of Medusa goes, she was raped in a temple of Athena in Athens. So, there are facts that say Acropolis has another temple where greeks used to praise Athena. The Acropolis is visible from almost every part of the city, This temple city, built in the fifth century BC, also serves as a daily reminder to the Greeks of their heritage and many transformations. Throughout the urban basin, the roofs and balconies lean toward the monument, a block of white marble on a steep hill. Raise your chair, settle down and give yourself time to appreciate the many moods of the Acropolis, as the light changes and the clouds project their changing shadows. Maybe the tale of Medusa is after all true but unspoken truth of this mystic and beautiful city.

Apart from the story let’s see what some of the best places to visit in Athens are.

Parthenon

More than any other monument, the Parthenon embodies the glory of Ancient Greece. That is, 'apartment of the virgin', is dedicated to Athena Parthenos, the goddess who represents the power and prestige of the city. The largest Doric temple ever completed in Greece, and the only one built entirely of Whitish white marble (apart from its wooden roof), which took 15 years to complete.

Temple of Poseidon

The ancient people of Greece knew how to choose a site for a temple. At Cape Sounion, 70 km south of Athens, the Temple of Poseidon stands on a steep spur that plunges 65 meters above the sea. Built-in 444 BC - the same year as the Parthenon. It is a vision of glimmering white columns gets garnished in pale sunlight in the evening. The sailors in ancient times knew that they were close to home when they saw the first vision of white.

From the fictitious world to the dreamy land of wonders, we’ll move to the volcanic islands and gloomy towns which will tempt you to stay there forever and ever.

Santroni - “A medieval island lost in centuries of the whimsical world.”

Top Things to do in Santorini

Walks: The most exciting activity is to walk along the edge of the caldera and admire the views. The hikes in and around Fira are spectacular, particularly heading north towards Firostefani and Imerovigli along the road to the caldera. Keep walking, and eventually, you will reach Oia, but keep in mind that it is not a small island and that the road beyond Imerovigli can be hard. It is about 9 km in total and a good walk of three to four hours in one direction.

History, The intrigue of Santorini, delves into the past, with the fascinating site of Akrotiri showing the city of Minoan destroyed by the volcanic eruption of 1613 BC. In Fira, the impressive Museum of Prehistory Thera helps you to reconstruct the history of the ancient Akrotiri.

Sunsets: The work of nature is on display from any seat facing the sea, but the best view of the sunset is in Oia, where thousands of tourists come to admire (and applaud) the fall of the sunlight.

Swim: Take a step forward in the infinity pool of your hotel or, in your suite's private pool, from the edge of a ship on a caldera cruise or, on a black sand beach on the east coast.

Well, Santorini is not the only place where Greece surprises every tourist, Are there more beautiful and picturesque places to visit in Greece? Of course, let’s tell you about Crete.

Crete is an enchanting set of premium beaches, ancient treasures and landscapes that embrace vibrant cities and dream towns, where the locals share their traditions, excellent cuisine and generous spirit.

Experience the real Crete with a walk through one of the most picturesque cities. Chania is a kaleidoscope of different elements: ancient ruins, strong local culture and traditions and delicious cuisine (and yes, you can try a little!).

After a pick-up at the hotel, travel to the pretty village of Agios Nikolaos and board your boat to the island of Spinalonga: an ancient leper colony. With its houses and churches well preserved, Spinalonga is rich in history. Learn about the Venetian occupation while your guide points out the ancient fortress surrounding the abandoned village. After a walking tour, take advantage of a little free time to swim in the crystal clear cerulean waters of the Gulf of Mirabello, and then continue with a barbecue lunch. On the way back, stop in the charming little town of Aghios Nikolaos, with its picturesque harbour and supposedly "bottomless lake" for coffee.

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