A flavourful melting pot of sparkling night spots, fresh seafood, sizzling Mediterranean passion and mythical legend, Greece is a fascinating and enchanting destination - whether lounging on a sandy stretch, or exploring ancient relics.
Off shore, Greece's 1400 islands, such as party-hard Mykonos and picturesque Santorini, offer a rainbow of paradisiacal settings for an idyllic island-hopping adventure. Find true Mediterranean peace on Kefalonia and Rhodes, ideal hiking terrain on the peaks and troughs of Crete, and prime scuba diving and sea kayaking conditions around pretty much every coastal corner. Greece is the country where you can develop the sense of travelling. This is the place of everyone's dream, in most cases every trip you make is a travel in itself. This is the place where our ancestors lived and till now you can feel their spirits wandering through the magnifiecient traces left by the ancient Greek civilization.

The cultural and historical background of Greece has sprinkled the landscapes with ruins that span six thousand years. The alternating invaders, the peacefull settlers, and the country's position at the crossroads between east and west, have all left their mark on the Greek cultural landscape. Archaeological sites abound in the country side, and museums in cities protect priceless artifacts from antiquity. It would be an omission to visit Greece and leave without experiencing the ancient Greek culture, the culture that is credited with the birth of western civilization. Athens - the capital of Greece, is one of the most visited place in Greece. Athens is remarkable by the big number of the monuments and the greatest historical place such as Acropolis, Parthenon and many more. The Greek landscape, unique globally, with the picturesque settlements of the islands, surrounded by beautiful beaches and the Mediterranean sun, is the reason why millions of visitors choose Greece for their vacation.

Greece receives over 17 million visitors per year, making it one of the top 20 tourist destinations in the world. Visitors to Greece are drawn to its beaches, sunny summer weather, nightlife and historical sites. The biggest airport in Greece is Athen's Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (www.aia.gr), located in the suburb of Spata. Other international airports in Greece are located in Thessaloniki, Heraklion, Rhodes and Corfu. The national flag carrier is Olympic Air, while privately owned Aegean Airlines offer a vast network of domestic flights with a growing number of European routes

Greece offers one of the best collection of Mediterranean beaches. The waters are crystal clear and the beaches crowed with beautiful people from all over the world. The greek islands are famous for their pristine waters & beaches. Whether you prefer the Cyclades Islands of Mykonos, Paros, Ios & Santorini or the Dodecanese with the islands of Patmos, Naxos and Rhodes, you are sure to find unique sandy beaches with calm deep-blue waters!

Over the years Greece has changed. Being a member of the European union, Greece had to transform and become a modern state following the commands of the 21st century. But these changes have not changed the character of the Greek country, the character of the Greek islands. These have managed to keep their simplicity in architecture and everyday life. The unique landscape, the “easy going” rhythm of life, and the Greek hospitality and simplicity, are still some of the basic elements that make Greece a magical place for vacation. Greece doesn’t lack in luxury and accommodations, as some of the most luxurious hotels and restaurants operate five star facilities in many Greek islands, always in harmony with the nature and architecture of the islands Feast on healthy Mediterranean fare, prepared with local seasonal produce and plenty of olive oil. Greek cuisine is more than just standard moussaka and kebabs, as the plethora of eateries serving ‘modern taverna’ fare attest - think salads with rocket and pomegranate, tasty casseroles combining pork and prunes, and delicious seafood dishes served with unexpected flavours such as aubergine or fennel. Some of the wines are pretty good too.