Greece - What To See

Greece - What To See? For that and How Much to Pay?

Many people like Greece, manyof her love. And everyone is talking about the mythical atmosphere of this country. Everything here is full of charm, ancient monuments and cliffs, olive groves, islands, clear sea - it is impossible to describe in words, it is necessary to try. Required. And if it is necessary, very handy, inexpensive Greece and European, and on account of the country to the world. Prices in Greece twice less than in Western Europe.

Greece is a very nice, inexpensive, warm, tasty and very friendly. For Sure! Greece an ideal destination for summer holidays.

Costs

Accommodation: Depending on the area of Greece, a place in the hostel will cost between € 8 and a separate room from € 25 per night - Athens less expensive on the islands like Mykonos, more. The cost of the night in budget hotels starting at € 25 for a room with a double bed. On islands such as Mykonos, rooms start around € 45 per night. Expect to pay double the price on the islands during the peak season (July and August).

Food: Greece is famous for its cuisine. The restaurant will cost around € 15 for a nice dinner, even in the tourist areas. If you add wine, expect to pay around € 20. delicacies in the luxurious restaurant will start from € 20. Whole fish in a restaurant will cost around € 15. If you really want to eat cheap, there dzhirosy. It costs approximately € 2 and will not leave you hungry. Most of the cafes will cost around € 7 for a snack. Buying their own products in the store, you will spend about € 30 per week.

Transportation: In Greece, many islands, traveling to Greece, you will surely get to know the boats and ferries. Be prepared to spend an average of € 30 per trip, or about € 10 if the island is really close to each other. From Athens, most ferries to the island costs about € 50. Slow, night ferries to the islands cost from € 10. Tickets for buses and trains on the mainland cost about € 15. You will spend a little more euros for a trip by public transport in Athens.

Excursions and activities: visit ancient sites across the country will cost about € 8 - 18 per ticket. Entertainment on the islands (kayaks, parasailing, banana) will cost € 15 - 40 rent an ATV for the day will cost approximately € 15. Rent a car from € 20 note to cover the insurance policy. Scuba diving from € 50.

Savings Tip - If you decide to save

Food saving - dzhiros (as the Greeks call Moscow shawarma) and other snacks on the street are a few euros, and allow you to be tucked all day for a modest sum.

Rent a scooter or ATV - If you can not go by train, rent a moped. It's cheaper than a car and a great way to see different places and attractions. Usually, you can rent a moped from € 10 per day.

Avoid the usual tourist trails - Greece cheap country and even cheaper if you turn from popular destinations. In the "off the beaten path" you will see the prices drop by 30% or more.

Take the night ferry - Ferries between the islands you can become quite expensive if your plan is to visit the many islands. Night ferries keep half the price of the ticket, plus save you a night.

Buy ferries in advance - If you book the ferry for two months, you can save up to 25% of the ticket price.

Avoid Mykonos - This is a big, beautiful and interesting island, he deserves his fame. But it is also the most expensive place in Greece, which has almost no budget accommodation - drinks € 10 dish in the restaurant 30 € (do not even try to order the fish!). Island assumed the lofty mission to serve the newlyweds (hanimunerov) from all over the world, if you are on a tight budget, skip this island.

Most importantly, what to see and do

Visit the Acropolis - located in Athens, this piece together the temple, is a great place to learn about the history of Athens, get a great view of the city and the nearby ruins. During the summer, the place is teeming with tourists and, unfortunately, always in the temple, but the views are excellent!

Explore the origins - Greece, a country where Western civilization began, if you consider yourself a European - your civilization. Start with museums in Athens, the Acropolis, the surrounding ruins (Agora, for example), and then head out to explore Delphi, Sparta and Crete. If you like ruins, you'll love Greece.

Explore the beaches - from Crete to Santorini and Corfu, beaches in the Greek islands is estimated by authoritative experts highbrow among the best in the world. Sun-drenched, white sand, blue roofs. Just relax. Santorini love sweet couple, Ios for young companies. Tourist path will lead you to the islands of Rhodes, Kos and Helios. In the summer most of the islands are full to capacity, order hotels early. More on the southern coast of Crete, Ios, Santorini and Gavdos.

Athens Festival - Every summer in Athens concerts and theatrical performances, including restatement of Greek tragedy. This is the most popular cultural event of the country, and if you can stop in Athens from June to the end of September, you will see how the Greeks are proud of their past.

See the ruins of Olympia - where the beginning of the famous Olympic Games. There is also a large temple of Zeus, which was reconstructed.

Hanging temples Meteora it was placed in the middle of the Greek peninsula. Meteora is famous for its monasteries, which are built on the tops of the pillars of rock, some up to 600 meters. This amazing place is worth it to view it and climb to the top. Earlier, more than twenty monasteries existed on these steep cliffs, now there were only six. Meteora is one of the main attractions of the mainland of Greece.

Sunny Corfu on the western coast of Greece is also a great place to enjoy the beach. It is a popular place for young companies noisy if you want to avoid them, stop outside the city of Corfu.

Delphi - this place has always had a historical and spiritual significance. Here omniscient oracle contacted Apollo and gave advice to those who are looking for good luck. Although the eternal fire has not burn, visit the Temple of Apollo is mandatory.

Cave Melissani (Kefalonia) - gliding over the surface of the lake ultramarine in the boat's hard not to get excited about the magical properties of water and the surrounding monumental walls.

Mount Olympus - the birthplace of the ancient gods. Hence they control the life of mortals. Any climb to Mount Olympus starts from the town of Litochoro. Walk to the top will be intense and mystical. You will understand why the ancient Greeks believed that it was from this mountain gods ruled the land.

Walk on foot through the Samaria Gorge - for outdoor enthusiasts is the most lovely thing. Although it is not the shortest or easiest hike, Samaria Gorge guarantees beautiful scenery, fantastic opportunities for photos and good fitness. Most people come to Greece fall down on the beach, here you will find large crowds cluttering the landscape.

Carnival in Patras  - every year in mid-January, the city of Peter becomes the master of the carnival, which lasts one and a half months. There is a lot of events, large and small: different costume parades, citywide quests, children's carnivals. It's a good idea to book a hotel in advance, to the party.

Heraklion Archaeological Museum - the number one attraction in Crete, the second archaeological significance in Greece, after the museum in Athens. There is an amazing collection of Cretan civilization, dating back to the Neolithic period to the Roman Empire.

Santorini - although this is one of the 1,400 Greek islands, many consider it the most spectacular. Even talking about the most beautiful sunset in the world, but you do not believe it. Indescribably beautiful sunset, but no, not the best. In addition to the beautiful volcanic landscape, is the perfect place for beach camping, wine tasting, diving and much more. The island is incredibly popular, but the prices are acceptable, as soon as you get out of Fira and Oia. But why go to Santorini, if you do not live in a room with a view of the caldera and this whole story? But I know one family that owns four restaurants and cute, but very affordable rooms on the second floor. In secret I can share. In the southern part of the island there are ancient, covered dome excavations of the Minoan era, it is worth a look.

Temple of Olympian Zeus - when you nashagalis of Athens, this is a great place to stay (700 meters from the Acropolis). The huge temple was built 700 years, it is now partially destroyed, some Corinthian columns fell, and yet still it is quite an impressive sight.