Introduction
Vacations can either go very well, or horribly wrong. To ensure that your vacation is the most memorable and enjoyable experience of your life, foresight and planning are necessities. It has always been a dream of mine to take a trip to Greece. Greece’s world-renown beaches, vibrant cities, and impressive archeological sites make it one of the most popular vacation destinations in the world.
Choosing Your Destination
Unless you plan to stay an extended period of time, I would recommend limiting the areas that you plan on visiting during your vacation. Cramming too many destinations into a short time period will make your vacation feel rushed, and you could miss a lot of details and experiences you would have enjoyed if you had limited your scope. In this portion of the article, I will suggest some popular cities, beaches, and cultural sites that are available to be visited in Greece.
Cities:
Athens
Athens is one of the oldest and most beautiful cities in Greece. Located in Southeast Main-Land Greece, Athens was home to the ancient Athenian civilization. Athens is nowadays the largest city in Greece with a population of almost 700,000 people. I would recommend visiting this city due to its beautiful skyline views, as well as its proximity to many cultural sites. If you are interested in learning more about Athens, please visit this article.
Mykonos
If history isn’t really your thing, another city that I would suggest including in your trip would be Mykonos. Mykonos is an island that is located South of the Greek Mainland. Mykonos is a stunning island that is known for its beautiful blue water and contrasting white buildings. Mykonos is also known as having one of the best nightlife scenes in the world. The nightlife clubs that are on the island are visited by tourists from all over the globe.
Beaches:
Although it’s cities are extraordinary and extravagant, if you are more interested in relaxation, look no further than the many wonderful beaches in Greece. Greece is a nation made up of a peninsula with many small islands surrounding the Main-Land. Naturally, there is an extensive number of beaches that line the coasts and the Mediterranean Sea. The Mediterranean Sea is an enchanting blend of turquoise and blue. The sand, white as bone. The beaches of Greece are unlike any other in the world; any tourist to the country should visit.
Kapari
If you decide to listen to my advice and visit Mykonos, this beach would be a great option for you! Kapari is a beach near the town of Mykonos. Off the beaten path, this beach is good for those who would like to avoid crowds and other tourists. The sand and beach are beautiful and relaxing. Also, the geography and cliffs in the area are marvelous. If you are interested in learning more about Kapari, please visit this article.
Perissa
If you are interested in enjoying amenities with your beach experience, visit the Perissa Beach. Perissa is a long beach located on the island of Santorini. It has beachfront restaurants, rentable umbrellas and chairs, and many hotels if you are interested in staying on the island.
Cultural sites
Parthenon
The Parthenon is a breath-taking and elaborate structure. What was once a temple dedicated to the goddess Athena is now one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world. Located within the Acropolis of Athena, the Parthenon is a sprawling temple, adorned with ancient statues and carvings. It is a large structure that is still supported today by thick columns, an impressive feat as it is 2,500 years old! It would be amazing to be in the presence of such an ancient and beautiful structure.
Museum of Cycladic Art
Ancient Greek sculptures and pottery tell magnificent tales of Ancient Greek heroes and mythology. The Museum of Cycladic Art is located in Athens and has an extensive collection. At only $9 a ticket for an adult, it would be a life-changing experience to be able to view so much ancient art. It is hard to believe the artist’s skill as they did not have access to nearly as sophisticated technology as we do today.
What Trip Planning Tool You Should Use
What’s nice about vacation is that you are able to choose how you spend your time. In this article, I have mentioned several interesting places that could be worth a trip. In order to plan a successful, trip I would recommend using a free travelling planner. Simply put in the addresses of the destinations that you would like to see, and the tool will create a schedule with the optimal path.
There are many websites that will offer this service for free. For example, routeperfect.com is a website that can plan your trip based on your destinations and how many nights you are staying. It also includes a lot of extra features. In every destination you enter, it will suggest things to do in the area. It will also include relevant articles about whichever location you may choose.
Another free trip-planning website is known as roadtrippers.com. It will plan the optimal route for a road trip. Like the other site, you have the option of showing what there is to do in each area you would like to visit. Also, the site has an extensive library of recommended road trips, ones that viewers can download and follow for free!
Conclusion
It is my recommendation that you visit at least one city, beach, and cultural site on your Greece Vacation. Greece has one of the most interesting cultures in the world; it would be a great time to immerse yourself in it. If you are truly attempting to have a once-in-a-lifetime experience on your trip, it is imperative that you put sufficient effort into planning your trip. You will thank yourself later when you get to experience all the great events you planned. However, be sure to be open to unforeseen possibilities if they come your way. If you end up changing plans, it won’t be the end of the world. Sometimes, spontaneity can bring a pleasant surprise.
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