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About Greece

If you are planning your Greece travel itinerary, it will help to know some of the facts mentioned below -

• Population: 10,718,565 (2020 estimate)
• Official language: Greek
• Geographical location: 39.0742° N, 21.8243° E
• Currency: Euro (€)
• Capital: Athens

History and Culture of Greece

When you travel to Greece, you can explore the historical and cultural heritage of the country. Historians and archaeologists found the earliest human presence in the southern Balkans, in Macedonia, a Greek province, dating 270,000 BC. The nation also has the remains of different stages of the Stone Age. Here, you can find the remnants of the Cycladic Civilization, one of the first advanced European civilizations, in the Aegean islands.

The country witnessed the Classical Age, once the Dark Ages ended in 776 BC. The change led to the start of the Olympic Games, the beginnings of Western literature, and a boom in architectural design, philosophy, dramatics, art, science, and mathematics.

Weather and Geography

Greece has a Mediterranean climate. The weather in the country is usually hot and dry during the summer. In winters, the weather turns pleasantly cool. However, it can get very wet due to persistent rainfall.

If you are travelling to Greece from the UK, you can choose to do so in spring or summer. However, if you want to witness snowfall, you should visit the Alpine regions of central Peloponnese.

The change in weather is dependent on Greece's geographical location. The country is situated on the southern end of the Balkans. Therefore, Greece has a long, indented coastline and many islands off the mainland. The alpine forests in Greece can be found in the regions of Laconia, Arcadia, and Archaea.

Popular Cities to Visit in Greece

Greece is a popular tourist destination, and each of the cities offers splendid sights. From historical locations, ports to island towns and beautiful coastlines, you will find it all here. While creating your Greece travel itinerary, make sure to include a tour of some of the following places -

• Athens
• Chania
• Heraklion
• Thessaloniki
• Corfu Town
• Kavala
• Patras
• Nafplio

Transportation in Greece

If you are travelling to Greece from the UK or any other region, you will need to arrange for transportation once you reach. Several cities in the country are accessible from different parts of Europe via bus or train.

If you are travelling from another continent, you can fly to Athens or any other city. When you plan your Greece travel itinerary, choose the easiest, comfortable, and budget-friendly form of transportation available.

• Buses

Buses in Greece are the standard mode of transport and are very pocket-friendly. If you travel to Greece from Belgrade, Porto, Marseille, and Istanbul, among others, you can opt for buses.

While direct buses may not be available to cities in Greece, you can book a bus journey to the nearest location. It is an excellent idea if you travel to Greece from cities like Rome, Warsaw or Kyiv.

Once you reach Greece, you can travel to different parts of the country via bus. There are many intercity buses available as a part of Greece tourism. These buses leave from the terminals in Athens, Thessaloniki and other cities.

• Trains

Trains are a comfortable mode of travel from one country to another in Europe. Frequent trains to Athens and other cities in Greece are available from several train stations on the continent. You will find that trains run regularly from Sofia, Bucharest and Istanbul. You can also board a return train from Athens to Belgrade, Vienna, Zagreb, London and Paris.

• Flights

Cities in Greece are connected to many locations in the world via flights. You can fly to Athens, Santorini, Rhodes or other regions in Greece. Popular airlines flying to Greece include Qatar Airways, Emirates, Aeroflot, Turkish Airlines, etc.

Accommodation in Greece

There are many types of hotels in Greece. You can pre-book your hotel before travelling to Greece from the UK. If you are on a budget trip, you can look for youth hostels around the country. These hostels require you to share a room with one or two other people, and rooms are available at low rates.

For adventure tourists, camping grounds are available around the country. You can rent and pitch your tent on the campgrounds to experience a beautiful night under the sky.

If you wish to stay in a town, you will find many hotels. Choose hotels that are easily accessible, especially if you are planning to travel via buses in Greece. Those on a luxury vacation can choose a resort or rent a beachside villa.

Food in Greece

To truly experience Greece tourism, you must savour the delicious flavours of the country's best dishes. Some of these are -

• Moussaka: Your trip to Greece cannot be over without trying moussaka. It is a layered dish containing sliced aubergine, potatoes, garlic, tomato puree, minced lamb and spices. The delicacy is topped with some creamy béchamel sauce and cheese and baked.
• Taramasalata: In Greek cuisines, dips and sauces accompany almost every dish. Taramasalata is a fish roe dip. If you love trying new foods, then this is for you.
• Dolmades: This is a dish that will taste different from one region to another. Households across the country prepare dolmades by either wrapping minced meat, herbs, pine nuts and rice in vine leaves or stuffing the mixture into hollowed-out vegetables. Dolmades make a tasty snack, and you can enjoy them when you travel to Greece.
• Baklava with Honey: Satisfy your dessert cravings with a helping of sweet, flaky baklava. The classic Greek baklava is topped with honey and crushed pine nuts.

Shopping in Greece

Greece travel itinerary is incomplete without shopping. Many local markets sell traditional handicrafts, art objects, clothes and souvenirs. Suppose you want to experience an authentic Greek market. In that case, you can visit the Piraeus Flea Market and buy bags and shoes at low prices.

For luxury brands, you can go shopping on Ermou Street in Korinthos.

If you want to purchase fresh local meats, vegetables, fruits and street food, visit the Central Market in Athens. There are many more shopping hubs around the country, and you can see several of these on your Greece vacation.

Greece Visa and Passport Requirements

If you plan a Greece travel itinerary from a different country, you will need a Visa to enter. You can apply for a visa online. You have to download the application form and fill it up before submitting it.

You will need to provide two copies of your photograph, copies of your valid passport, and visas that you have held previously. You will need travel insurance of at least €30,000 coverage if you wish to visit Greece.

When applying for a visa, you must inform why you are travelling to Greece. You will also need to provide proof of your nationality. It can be in the form of your marriage certificate, birth certificate, or even ration card.

Apart from the documents and a current passport, you need to prove that you have the financial means to support yourself in Greece. You may also need to show your bank statements for the past six months to get a tourist visa. If you meet all the requirements, the Greek Embassy or Consulate will process the Visa within 10 to 15 days.