3 Prominent Tourist Destinations of Greece

Located in the south-eastern Europe, Greece is a country that houses thousands of islands throughout the Ionian and Aegean seas.  Due to its exceptional influence during the ancient times, this country is quite often referred to as the cradle of Western civilization. The capital of Greece, Athens houses prime historic landmarks, such as the 5th century Acropolis citadel with the iconic Parthenon temple. This country is known for its vibrant beaches, from the party resorts of Mykonos to the black sands of Santorini.

You can book a Greece holiday package from India in order to visit some of the most prominent tourist destinations of this country, which includes: 

• Ancient Athens: One of the most popular tourist spots of Greece, people come from near and far to get a glimpse of the famous Acropolis of Athens, along its Parthenon. Here you can also take a look at the exquisite statues of Caryatids providing support to the roof of the Erechtheion temple. The contemporary Acropolis Museum sits right below these structures and houses a plethora of ancient artifacts.  The pathway from Acropolis to Ancient Agora was once the focal point of political, administrative and social activity in Greece.  You can also visit the Temple of Olympian Zeus here, which used to be the largest temple in Greece and housed one of the largest cult statues. At ancient Athens you would also be able to find the Panathenaic Stadium, which is one of its biggest historical attractions.  This is the world’s only stadium built entirely of marble and is in use even today.

• Monastiraki and Plaka: This is one of the busiest and oldest neighborhood of Athens, popular for its daily Monastiraki Flea Market. This would be the ideal spot to purchase souvenirs as you can find several hawkers selling leather goods, jewellery, burnished antiques and clothes here. In the Plaka area you can find numerous ancient museums, churches and other historically significant sites, along with modern cafes and restaurants. 

• Santorini:  This crescent shaped island is also known as the Thíra and is located in the southernmost section of Cyclades. This is an exceptionally picturesque locale, which offers the unobstructed view of the magnificent ochre cliffs surrounding the caldera. Here you can visit the extravagant multi-hued volcanic beaches or relax while soaking in the views of glorious sunsets.

In order to book a Greece holiday package from India you can easily contact one of the renowned and reliable travel agencies operating in the country.