Welcome To Greece: Καλώς ήλθατε στην Ελλάδα

The Parthenon

Athens
ο Παρθενώνας
The Parthenon:Παρθενων is the most famous surviving building of Ancient Greece and one of the most famous buildings in the world. This building was created as a temple to Athena the Greek goddess of wisdom and war
There is an Acropolis Sound and Light show which is held every night from April to October
Address:
Dionysiou Areopayitou, Athens, Greece
Price:
€12 EU/$20.25 NZD
Hours:
Summer: 8am-7pm
Winter: 8:30am-6pm
This trip would be very interesting for anyone, its a fascinating part of history and someone with an interest in the roman empire or knowledge of Greek mythology would especially enjoy it
Visiting around the time of the sound and light festival can give you the opportunity to make discovering the Parthenon even more exiting

Constructed attraction
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Greek Amphitheatre

Pellopponese
Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus


The amphitheatres were built in the 3rd century to host shows depicting comedy and tragedy, this included singing, dancing and acting, the layout of the amphitheatre allows all sound to travel even to the last row of seats due to its fine tuned construction and use of the surrounding area to create it's famous acoustics.  This theatre can offer you moments of great emotion, either you go there as a visitor or as a spectator. Is it more beautiful when packed with the audience impatiently waiting for the performance to begin or absolutely empty on a sunny morning when you can hear and feel your voice vibrate the air and reach to the final and farthest row of seats.
Adress:
Palea Epidavros, Argolis, Peloponnese, Greece
Price:
Free unless there is an event, which will be located with the event information
Time:
Dawn-Dusk 
 This trip would be best suited for visitors with an interest in performance or architecture, one who has a appreciation for all things historical and time changing. If the visitor were to go during a performance it would be best if they are able to stay still and able to walk up the 55 sets of stairs, as the amphitheatre gets very full

Constructed attraction
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 Cave of Zeus
Crete
σπηλιά του Δία

Dikteon Andro or Cave of Zeus is one of the most impressive and well organised caves in Crete. It is also the place where according to the ancient Greek mythology, Zeus was born. To get there you can park in the village of Psihro and walk 10-20 minutes to the path that leads to the cave of Zeus. The cave of Zeus has been used as a bathing pool when full, it allows the wonders of the Greek mythological gods and the serenity to echo off the cave walls

Adress:
The Dikteon Cave is found in the Mount Dicte range in East Crete, on the Lassithi Plateau. The cave is near the village of Psychro
 Price:
Free unless you pay for a donkey to guide you and ride.

Time:
Daylight is advised
 Duration:
 8 hours for travel, walking and resting spots. Also to enjoy yourself
This trip would be best suited for people who aren't looking for a light stroll so come equipped with good footwear, water and sunscreen. It's worth the trek and you will be well rewarded with the cool shade of the cave and fresh spring

Natural attraction
Sources: 
 http://crete.findgreece.com/place/cave-of-zeus/
http://www.lonelyplanet.com/greece/cyclades/naxos/sights/cave/cave-of-zeus

Explore Santorini
εξερευνήστε τη Σαντορίνη


 Santorini rocks in more ways than one. The main island of Thira will take your breath away with its snow drift of white houses lining the cliff tops and, in places, spilling like icy cornices down the terraced rock.
Thira is geared to a conspicuous tourism that is underpinned by enthralling archaeology, fine dining, major wineries, front-row sunsets and a vibrant nightlife. There are even multicoloured beaches of volcanic sand. You’ll share the experience for most of the year with crowds of fellow holidaymakers and day visitors from huge cruise ships, but the island somehow manages to cope with it all.
Things to do and see:
The archaeological museum, Plentiful restaurants, seeing ancient Thira, or the studio and gallery of artist Leoni Atelier

 Location:
South east of Athens and north of Crete  in the Mediterranean sea

 What to expect:
Expect to need some bag space to take memoirs home and you will need a big appetite, Greek food is full of honey, oil, fish and fresh vegetables. It's light yet rich at the same time but hard to resist. The night-life may be abit of a cultural shock for a small island but all the same, don't expect early nights or wanting to go back to your accommodation at all!

Diving in the Aegean Sea

Diving in Aegean waters and coming closer to the sea and the natural environment is a unique experience because of the amazing crystal blue waters, the high temperature under the water (20-26 degrees Celsius) and the very good underwater visibility of up to 30 meters. The natural environment during this experience becomes a magnificent sensation. Discover a "in depth" Mediterranean sea
 
Your Options:
Free diving (Diving without scuba gear), Snorkeling and Scuba diving
 
Cost:
€45.00-€200.00
 
Time:
Daylight always when swimming
 
Activity
http://www.blueisland-divers.gr/TISLAND8.htm
http://www.lonelyplanet.com/greece/around-skiathos/activities/other/diving
http://www.skiathosdiving.gr/
 
Easter in Greece

 
Easter is one of everybodys favorite times to be in Greece for a couple of reasons. First of all even if you are not a devout Christian you can't help but be moved by the ceremonies and the way life begins again on Easter Sunday after winter and 40 days of fasting. If you go to the countryside or to the islands wildflowers are in bloom and the hillsides that are usually parched brown in the summer are green from the winter rains. You can't even imagine the fields of flowers and theway life seems to be popping and sprouting up from every crack and crevice. If you are not able to go to the islands or a village but have to stay in Athens, the city also seems blessed because everyone is gone. The streets are quiet and those people who have nowhere to go or who are like me and prefer to stay in Athens when everyone else has left, take walks in the streets and parks and the hills around the Acropolis which are also adorned with green grass and wildflowers.
 
Time of the Year:
Greek Orthodox Easter Sunday is April 20th for 2014
 
To keep in mind: 
 You do not have to fast or be Greek orthodox to participate, Greek people are incredibly hospitable and will welcome you into their home to celebrate Easter
 
 About Easter:
 In greece easter is a long celebration, it is the main celebration of the year and is of high importance to their culture
 
Event
http://www.greecetravel.com/easter/
http://www.lonelyplanet.com/greece/hydra-town/events/other/easter
 
 
RENAISSANCE FESTIVAL


 
Since the summertime in 1987 and each summertime until today the Renaissance festival is organised. In all the years of its existence, there have been played all the plays of the Cretan theatre and also of the European Renaissance. The reason of having cultural events in Rethimno on the subject Renaissance was the city blossoming in arts and letters in the years of the Venetian rule. The maintenance and restoration of the old fortress, which hold venetian monuments, contributed to the making of Renaissance festival. Almost all the events are presented in the theatre "Erofili".
The exhibitions with suits and posters from theatrical representations of renaissance with the attendance of theatres from all Greece are unique, as also the special publications that are made with maps and graviour of the time.
 
Time of the year:
For two weeks in July
 
Location:
Rethymno
 
Duration:
Midday-Midnight
 
Event

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