Trips to Greece

Things to do in Greece

It would take you a lifetime to explore Greece’s galaxy of islands, discover all of the country’s archaeological wonders and sample every different adventure on offer. But that’s why we’re here, to help you plan your Greek Odyssey. Here are our top tips for things to do in Greece.

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  Step back in time at the Athens Acropolis

  Sitting in the heart of a wooded park, the Acropolis of Athens is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most famous collections of buildings in the world. They include the Propylaea gateway, the Temple of Athena Nike and the greatest of the lot: the Parthenon.

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  Island hop the most famous Cycladic islands: Mykonos, Santorini and Ios

  Greek island hopping is classic part of any trip here and as the beating heart of the Cycladic islands, Mykonos, Santorini and Ios are all essential ports of call. Mykonos is the 24/7 party island, while the tumbledown white and blue villages of Santorini and spindly windmills of Ios are beautiful sights no traveller will ever forget.

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  Party time in Mykonos

  
  Mix beach life with nightlife in Mykonos, one of the most famous party places in Greece. Soak up the sun and cool off in the cobalt waters of Paradise Beach before the evening starts at the Beach Bar and ends in style in the Paradise Club Mykonos. And remember: if you tire of the late nights, there are a couple of thousand other islands just a boat ride away.

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  Visit Olympia, the birthplace of the modern Olympic Games

  
  Olympia’s Temple of Hera was the 8th century birthplace of the original Olympic Games. Visit today and you can either walk in the footsteps of the early Olympians among the temples and arenas, or go harder by hammering down challenging bike trails, kayaking nearby rivers or heading to the coast for some hardcore kiteboarding.

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  Eat Gyros, Greek street food

  
  Part kebab, part sandwich, all delicious! Gyros is fresh grilled rotisserie chicken, pork or lamb, sliced up and served inside a fluffy pita bread and served with tangy tzatziki dip, tomato, onions and chips. It's a must try for street food in Greece.