Greece Tours 2013: Amazing selection of Greece Vacations

Greece Tours and Travel

Greece is said to be the birthplace of philosophy, democracy, drama, mathematics, the Olympic games and so much more.  Greece tours cover from the heart of Athens, to the famous Greek Isles of Mykonos, Crete, Patmos and Santorini.  Greece tours walk you through every aspect of the fascinating beauty and history of Greece.  Visit just Greece, or combine a trip with Italy or Turkey.  Greek island hoping vacations are popular for both honeymooners and families alike.

Many travel companies have already released their packages for Greece 2013 tours.  Book early and save up to 15% on select vacations.

On entering Greece’s capital, Athens, you’ll be blown away by the friendly people, masses of historical sites and energetic, sun drenched streets. Having been inhabited for at least 7000 years, Athens was once home to Plato’s Academy and Aristotle’s Lyceum. The ancient and classical heritages of Greece’s history are evident in a number of monuments and artworks, the most famous of which is the Parthenon. Take a morning walking tour of the Acropolis to see this landmark as well as the Royal Palace, the Temple of Zeus, Hadrian’s Arch and the stadium which was built for the first modern Olympics in 1896.

Cross the Corinth Canal and visit the remains of the ancient city of Corinth, en route to Mycenae, where you’ll see the Beehive Tombs and remains of Agamemnon’s Royal Palace. Escape to Delphi to see the slopes of mighty Mount Parnassus, home of the Oracle. Here you should find time to walk along the Sacred Way to the Sanctuary of Apollo, to really explore this ancient archaeological site. A picturesque morning drive will take you to Thermopylae, which is famous for the heroic defense by Leonidas and his brave Spartans against the invading Persians. Stories like this soak every site and monument you’ll see in Greece; you’ll never be far from a tale of an all-powerful god or mighty hero.

Travel to Rhodes, often called the Pearl of the Mediterranean. It has archaeological wealth, great beaches and lots of choice for nightlife. Crete offers a look into mythology, tradition and also a modern Greece.

Choose from escorted Greece tours, to cruise tours that combine Athens and then cruises to the Greeks Isles and Turkey or just spend your time island hopping.

Weather:  With a generally mild climate, Greece is a wonderful destination year-round. Its climate can be divided into Alpine, Mediterranean and Temperate. In the summer, mountainous regions have cooler temperatures while the rest of the country experiences dry, hot days that are cooled off by the seasonal meltemi breezes. Winters are mild in the lowlands with a minimal amount of snow while the highlands are colder and generally covered with snow. The average temperature between July and August is 90F. The water is comfortable for swimming through mod-October. 

Cuisine:  Specialties in Greece include souvlaki, moussaka, gyros, hummus and baklava.