This comprehensive guide is your passport to an unforgettable Greece getaway! From the iconic Acropolis in Athens to the enchanting islands scattered across the Aegean Sea, this guide is packed with great locations, dining recommendations, and excursions on the mainland and several islands. Embrace the allure of white-washed buildings against the deep blue sea and embark on a journey that seamlessly blends historical significance with the laid-back elegance of Greek island life. Your perfect Mediterranean escape awaits!

Guide summary:
🏙️ 3 Mainland cities (Athens, Meteora, & Delphi)
🏝️ 4 Islands (Crete, Mykonos, Santorini, & Tinos)
🏨 40+ Accommodation recommendations
🍽️ 18 Dining recommendations
🏊‍♂️ 50+ Activities & locations
🎤 8 Guided Tour recommendations


✨ And finally...
If you are looking for a more tailored experience with a unique twist based on your interests, travel dates, and more, a custom itinerary may be best. You can visit my services page for more information, and I look forward to bringing your vacation vision to life!

Oia, Greece

Tinos, Greece

Santorini, Greece

Mykonos, Mikonos, Greece

Chania, Greece

Rethymnon, Greece

Delphi, Greece

Heraklion, Greece

Meteora, Kalabaka, Greece

Athens, Greece

Greece

Crete, Greece

Imerovigli, Greece

Best of Greece Mainland, Crete, & Cyclades | 100+ Recommendations Guide

Athens, the historic capital of Greece, is a city where ancient history meets modern vibrancy. Dominated by the iconic Acropolis, crowned by the majestic Parthenon temple, Athens is a treasure trove of archaeological wonders and cultural landmarks. The Acropolis Museum, with its impressive collection of ancient artifacts, provides insight into the city's golden age of classical civilization.

This guide includes:
- introductory note
- places to visit (photo spots, museums and cultural venues,, open squares, beaches and others)
- restaurants, coffeeshops and sweets spots
- photo spots

Get to see more from my travels on my Instagram (@pedralexpereira) and Flickr (flickr.com/photos/pedralexpereira)

Europa

Attica, Greece

Atenas, Grécia

Athens Unveiled: all you must see as a first timer in Greece's historic capital

Make all your Mamma Mia dreams come true! Your complete guide to 2-3 Weeks in Greece including Athens, Santorini, Mykonos, Naxos, Crete, and day trips to a Greek Village! Everything you need to know before you pack your bags for your epic trip to Greece. 

Naxos, Greece

Naxos, Naxos and Lesser Cyclades, Greece

Chalki, Greece

Halki, Chalki, Greece

The Ultimate Greece 2-3 Week Travel Guide

Athens is one of those cities that allows you to take a trip to the past without leaving the comfort of the 21st century. Here are the monuments included in the Acropolis combined ticket plus tips and a brief history of each archeological site.

Athens, Grecia

A  walk through Ancient Athens

Explore this map, I made as the ultimate Greece guide, to get inspired and discover the places that will become the highlight of your next trip. Many of the places in this map will have helpful booking links and/or links to social media posts with more inside information. 

Greece Ultimate Guide Map +50 Places

Si siempre soñaste con visitar Grecia, pero quizás no sabes por dónde comenzar. No te preocupes, hemos creado esta guía para ayudarte a tachar Grecia de tu "bucket list" viajero.

Esta guía completa de Grecia es el resultado de horas de planificación e investigación. Incluye un mapa interactivo, indicaciones precisas y coordenadas GPS de los lugares más impresionantes de este hermoso país. También compartimos nuestras recomendaciones de los mejores restaurantes, platos típicos que debes probar, opciones de alojamiento, actividades y ubicaciones perfectas para capturar fotos en Instagram, todo en forma de un itinerario de 10-11 días. Lo mejor de todo es que esta guía es compatible con dispositivos móviles, lo que te permite utilizarla en tiempo real durante tu viaje y acceder a ella en cualquier momento.

Encontrarás el itinerario exacto que utilicé en mi visita a Grecia, junto con opciones adicionales para convertir tu viaje en una aventura única. Te comparto toda mi experiencia y aprendizaje de este viaje en esta guía completa, desde los momentos más inolvidables hasta los obstáculos y lo que hubiera deseado saber antes de visitar Grecia. Además, proporciono los precios de todos los gastos para que puedas crear un presupuesto realista y transparente para tu viaje.

Utiliza esta guía para planear el viaje de tus sueños, lleno de experiencias increíbles y garantizadas.

No olvides etiquetarnos en tus fotos - Nos encantaría ver tus aventuras!  @mentes_viajeras_  

Milos, Greece

Grecia en 10 Días: Itinerario Completo 🇬🇷

Virgin Voyages' Greek Island Glow itinerary departs from Athens, Greece and stops in Santorini, Rhodes, Bodrum and Mykonos before returning to Athens. This guide will give you tips and tour recommendations for each port!

Virgin Voyages Cruise: Greek Island Glow Ports Guide

Welcome to my completely unorganized but oh-so-helpful map of Greece! An absolute smorgasbord of my own travels and research, suggestions from friends and strangers, and many treasures found along the way, this is where I compile all things Greece for my future trips and yours. Things I particularly love that you’ll find a lot of:
☕️ Coffee shops & bakeries
🌮 Local cuisine
🏛️ Museums of all kinds
🌳 Gardens & parks
🛏️ Boutique hotels
🍕 Small regional chains with good reputations

All my guides in this category are $5 per 100 places included, but since I add to these constantly, you can lock down the lowest price today and gain a lifetime access!

A list of curated sites and dining establishments to visit across Greece. A mix of history, art, fine dining and beach clubs to relax and swim. 
- Athens
- Santorini 
- Glyfada 
- Astir / Voliagmeni 
- Sounion
- Delphi 

Greece 

Take part in a self guided walking tour of Athens. Visit historical Grecian sites, and learn more about the culture of this ancient country.

Athens Walking Tour: A Self-Guided Experience

Hadrian's Library

Hadrian's Library was created by the Roman emperor Hadrian in the year 132 on the north side of the Acropolis of Athens. The building followed a typical architectural style of the Roman Forum, having only one entrance with a Corinthian propylaeum, a high surrounding wall with niches protruding from its sides, an inner courtyard surrounded by columns and a decorative pool in the center.

The rectangular building was designed to house the emperor's extensive book collection, as well as serving as a reading room and convention center. Originally, it had the size of 122 x 80 meters and was surrounded by a gallery composed of 100 columns. Therefore, it is also known as the library of a hundred columns.

It was badly damaged by the invasion of the Heruli in the year 267 and repaired by the city administrator Herculius between the years 407 and 412.

A Paleochristian church was built in the central courtyard in the 5th century. In the 7th century, a three-aisled basilica was built, which was replaced by a Byzantine church in the 11th century.

The library was abandoned for many years, until in 1885, a fire at the site led to an excavation.

Excavations began after some limestone blocks and impressive Corinthian columns over eight meters high were found, along with the remains of the foundations of a small church built in the 5th century. restored.

*Combo admission ticket: 30 Euros*

Book your ticket at the link below. Combo tickets are valid for one admission per site to: Acropolis & slopes, Ancient Agora, Roman Agora, Hadrian's Library, Olympieion, Kerameikos, and Aristotle's School (Lyceum). Tickets are valid for 5 consecutive dates after your first entrance. When you purchase the tickets, be sure to select the "combo" option with 7 circle graphics above "General ADM"  

Hadrians Library is included in most combo tours of the Parthenon and Acropolis. I would highly recommend getting the ticket that includes the library. It is less crowded and right next to Monastiraki Square and is still pretty impressive. This is a great one to start with and buy your tickets with a smaller line or no line and start your Greek Ruins tour right away. 

La Biblioteca de Adriano es un antiguo sitio arqueológico en Atenas que, en el pasado, fue una biblioteca monumental y un centro cultural clave en la ciudad. Aunque gran parte de la estructura original ha desaparecido, los restos que quedan ofrecen una visión fascinante de la historia antigua y son dignos de visita para aquellos interesados en la antigua Atenas.

The library was built in the second century, and was the largest in the city. The building was created with a 3 story library, lecture rooms, gardens and walkways. It has been damaged, repaired and extended over time, but currently only portions of the structure have been excavated and preserved.