Authentic Travel in Greece

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Greece

If you’re looking for cool places to go in Greece, know that the culture is deeply intertwined with its mythology, philosophy, and art. In fact, legend says that the tale of Athens’ creation started with a contest among the Greek Gods.

The Gods decided to name the capital city after the one who gave the most useful gift to Greek citizens. Athena planted a seed, and all the Gods watched in wonder as a beautiful tree flourished, bestowing the Earth with the gift of plants, greenery, and Oxygen. According to Greek Mythology, this was the creation of Athens, named after the Goddess Athena.

Greece and modern Greek culture are rooted in its historical background. Rather than chase an itinerary, go off the beaten path and discover the roots of mythology connected to modern society.

You’ll find this reflected in the lively festivals that take place throughout the country and the delicious Mediterranean cuisine. Be careful, though, Greek hospitality precedes itself! If you dine with a Greek, you will be fed well and may never appreciate other cuisines the same again.

FAST FACTS

Athens

Capital City

14.71 million

Annual Visitors

UNESCO Heritage Sites

6+ Hours

Average flight time from the U.S.

All roads lead to the capital

Looking for Cool Places to Go in Greece? Start in Athens

A beautiful Mediterranean flower tree growing next to a stucco house. Exploring the neighborhoods is one of the fun things to do in Hydra.

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A cat sits under the shade of a scarves for sale in the port of Hydra Greece.

The city of Athens is a vibrantly chaotic and diverse destination. On one hand, travelers from all over the world come for the Greek ruins; on the other, you have visitors there to experience the nightlife and bar scnee.

Honor Athena and her namesake city by exploring archaeological sites like the iconic Acropolis, the ruins of Delphi, and the historic city of Olympia, the birthplace of the Olympic Games.

Beyond Athens, there are tons of good places to go in Greece. Check out Hydra Island, one of the few places with no cars!