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Greece Travel Guide

Visiting Greece

Greece is a country found in the southern region of Europe and the southern tip of the Balkan Pennisula. This country has a long historic timeline dating back into the ancient times. The vast history of the country makes it rich in the arts, philosophy, language and sports. Greece is known to be the site of the first Olympics and the importance of this has been noted at every single Olympic games.

Greece ranks among the top twenty tourist destinations in the world. The country has an estimated population of 10.7 million people and average of about 18.8 million tourists every year. This number shows that the residents of Greece understand the importance of their tourist industry and they work hard to provide many attractions to see and things to do.

Guide to Greece

Mount Olympus is one of the most famous mounts in the world. This is the mythic home of the twelve gods included in Greek mythology. It takes an average of two days to walk to the top of the mount and many overnight refuges are available on the trail for you to spend the night in. It is recommended that you take along good hiking shoes, warm clothes and water. At the top of the mount, you will be rewarded with breath taking views of Greece.

The Acropolis (tel: 302 109 238 175) is in Athens and is the most famous monument in the world. It is made entirely from marble and can be seen from any location in the city of Athens. This is a must see site and provides you with a great look at the history of Greece.

To be able to experience the history of Greece in one location, a trip to the National Archaeological Museum (tel: 011 302 108 217 724) in Athens is a must. The museum is home to hundreds of archaeological finds that are displayed in exhibits that bring history to life. The museum is opened from 1 – 7:30 on Mondays and 8:30 – 3 on Tuesday to Sunday.

The Epidaurus Theater (011 302 103 221 454) is a grand theatre that dates back to at least the fourth century. The structure of this grand theatre is still good today and they still have plays performed there during the summer months. The acoustics inside the theatre are amazing, and it is said that everyone in the theatre can hear the people performing the play without the use of microphones.

Important Information

Phone numbers Police 100 Fire 199 Medical emergency 166 Automobile accident 104 Speed Limits 50km/hr when driving in towns 80 km/hr when driving on the highway 100-120 km/hr when driving on the expressway or open roads Drinking Limts Legal drinking age – 18 years old

Traveling Around Greece

Greece has numerous historical sites to see and their vast history is abundantly clear everywhere you travel. Any bus tour that you may take will give you a glimpse of all that Greece has to offer. However, if you can only stay a week or two and want to see as much of this great country as possible then Car Hire Greece is the option you should choose. This will allow you to travel from site to site and see as much of the history of Greece as you can. By choosing a car hire you are sure to see more of Greece than any other option would have provided.

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