Visit all the historical sights in Athens

Athens is a very vibrant city, with many cool things to do. Of course, there are many historical sights to visit, but there are also very cool neighborhoods, museums, harbors, and markets. You can see the guards of the palace make their great dance throughout the city.

Tourist occurrence: High

How to get here: Athens can be reached by plane from many places in the world. By public transport, you can visit many parts of Greece. By ferry, you can also visit many islands.

How much time needed: 5-6 days to see all the sights and take it a bit slower.

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Get to know more about old Greece in Delphi 

Delphi is one of the most famous historical sites in ancient Greece. The oracle was located here, and many people in the area visited this destination. Nowadays, there are some great ruins to visit, which are located up against a mountain. The views from here are outstanding. There is a gorgeous museum you should visit first before really entering the site. 
Price: €12 for the museum and the site, but the site of Apollo is free.

Tourist occurrence: High
How to get here: 2.5 hours by car or 3 hours by bus from Athens.

How much time needed: 2-3 hours

Be amazed by the monasteries of Meteora

Meteora... I was so impressed when I saw these monasteries at the top of high rocks overlooking a gorgeous valley. This is absolutely one of the most beautiful places I have ever visited. You can visit 6 different monasteries, but you can also choose which one to visit. The views are outstanding, especially with the monasteries in sight. Never skip this when traveling through Greece. 

Price: €2-5 per monastery. The views there are free, but visiting at least 2 is recommended. 

Tourist occurrence: Low
How to get here: A 4-hour drive from Athens and longer by bus or train. The drive from Thessaloniki is 2.75 hours, or 5 hours by train and bus. 
How much time needed: 1 full day

Eat delicious local food

Greek food is an international delight, and when travelling through this country, you will have the opportunity to taste a lot of it! Many people know gyros, souvlaki, moussaka, feta, and tzatziki (which are all great), but there is so much more. Often, there are local dishes on menus I have never heard of but that are very tasteful. Some other good dishes are dolmadakia, feta me meli, galaktoboureko, keftethes, loukoumades, spanikopita, and yogurt with honey. Also, fresh fish is very common in this country. Enjoy these delights when in Greece. 

Admire the monument of Leonidas

The monument of Leonidas near Thermopylae is a nice statue to visit when in Greece. It is on the route from Meteora to Athens and a perfect place to stop. You can do a small hike up the hill. Have some dinner on the coast of Thermopylae at a nice Greek restaurant as well, and enjoy the scenery. 

Tourist occurrence: Very low
How to get here: A 2-hour drive from Athens or 4 hours by public transport. 
How much time needed: 15 minutes

Enjoy the island vibes at Aegina

The island of Aegina is very easily reached by ferry (around €10-20 depending on the time of the round trip) and worth visiting. You can easily do this as a day trip from Athens. There are some good activities to do, like:

• Take a quad to see the island (normally not a big fan, but here is perfect transport)
• Eat some fresh fish from the sea (see picture above)
• Have some pistachios, as this is the island it originated from, and they taste better than normal. 
• See Aegina old town

• See the old ruin of Afaia
• Find the biggest church in Greece, called Agios Nektarios
• Enjoy the beach 

Tourist occurrence: Low

How to get here: Take a metro to the Piraeus harbor and take a boat tour for 45 minutes to 1.5 hours.

How much time needed: 1 Full day

Things I have not done, but can be interesting

Unfortunately, I only saw a few highlights of this country, so there are many many more things to see, like the Olympus and the famous islands. I don't know many things about other places. However, the sights listed above are fantastic and worth visiting.

Final thoughts 

Greece is a wonderful place to visit with its great food, historical sights, and absolutely fantastic inhabitants. The country offers many things to do, and travelling is easy and fantastic. Visit this country and feel the great vibe. If you want to know more about Athens, check out: