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Ενημερωθείτε για τις δράσεις του Οργανισμού καθώς και για τις νέες ψηφιακές υπηρεσίες. Γνωρίστε την διαφημιστική καμπάνια της χώρας. Επικοινωνήστε εύκολα μαζί μας με ένα κλικ για τη συμμετοχή της επιχείρησής σας στις Διεθνείς εκθέσεις, ενημερωθείτε για την παροχή αιγίδας ή οικονομικής υποστήριξης της εκδήλωσής σας.

Χιονοδρομικά κέντρα, μονοπάτια, λιθόστρωτα καλντερίμια, τοξωτά πέτρινα γεφύρια, εντυπωσιακά φαράγγια, ορμητικά ποτάμια, πυκνά δάση, αλλά και νυχτερινή ζωή, πολιτιστικοί χώροι και δρώμενα, παραδόσεις και τοπικά προϊόντα επιλέγονται κάθε χρόνο από τους επισκέπτες που γνωρίζουν ότι η Ελλάδα δεν είναι μόνο για το καλοκαίρι.

Μια εμβληματική συνεργασία του ΕΟΤ

Η Αθήνα, ως τουριστικός προορισμός, αποκτά ένα ακόμα ισχυρό πλεονέκτημα στον διεθνή ανταγωνισμό! Με τη συνεργασία με τον οδηγό Michelin, ισχυροποιείται η Ελλάδα καθώς η χώρα διαθέτει τις προϋποθέσεις για να παίξει πρωταγωνιστικό ρόλο και στη διεθνή γαστρονομική σκηνή.

Εμπειρία που αλλάζει τη ζωή!

Ψάχνετε για τις τέλειες καλοκαιρινές διακοπές; Στην Ελλάδα, τις βρήκατε! Oι «δυσκολίες» που προκύπτουν από την ανέγγιχτη φύση, την απλότητα και αυθεντικότητα της χώρας είναι που κάνουν τις διακοπές εδώ, μια ανεπανάληπτη εμπειρία ζωής.

Δράσεις του ΕΟΤ

Πρωταρχικός μας στόχος είναι να εδραιώσουμε τη θέση της Ελλάδας ως ελκυστικό, σύγχρονο και εξελισσόμενο προορισμό με πολυάριθμα νησιά, εκτεταμένη ακτογραμμή και αξιοσημείωτη χερσαία ποικιλομορφία. Θέτοντας τον άνθρωπο στο επίκεντρο, χτίζουμε ένα νέο αφήγημα για τον ελληνικό τουρισμό. 

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Δελτία Τύπου

Χρήσιμες πληροφορίες, γενική διεύθυνση διοίκησης, οργάνωσης και προβολής.

Η Γενική Διεύθυνση Διοίκησης, Οργάνωσης και Προβολής, εισηγείται στην Διοίκηση, καθορίζει στόχους, οργανώνει, συντονίζει, ελέγχει και αξιολογεί το σύνολο των δραστηριοτήτων του Οργανισμού, μεριμνά για την βέλτιστη αξιοποίηση των πόρων του και την ανάπτυξη του ανθρώπινου δυναμικού, διασφαλίζοντας συνθήκες αποτελεσματικής συνεργασίας μεταξύ των οργανικών μονάδων του φορέα, καθώς και με τρίτους φορείς του δημόσιου και ιδιωτικού τομέα στην Ελλάδα και το εξωτερικό.

Διεύθυνση Τουριστικής Προβολής

Η Δ/νση Τουριστικής Προβολής σχεδιάζει, καταρτίζει και υλοποιεί προγράμματα διαφήμισης και συνδιαφήμισης στο εξωτερικό και δευτερευόντως στο εσωτερικό.

Διεύθυνση Δημοσίων Σχέσεων

Η  Διεύθυνση  Δημοσίων Σχέσεων σχεδιάζει, καταρτίζει και υλοποιεί προγράμματα Δημοσίων Σχέσεων, Εκθέσεων και Ταξιδίων εξοικείωσης στο εξωτερικό και στο εσωτερικό.

Διεύθυνση Υπηρεσιών Εσωτερικού και Εξωτερικού

H Διεύθυνση Υπηρεσιών Εσωτερικού και Εξωτερικού  είναι υπεύθυνη για το συντονισμό και την υποστήριξη λειτουργίας τόσο των Υπηρεσιών Εσωτερικού  όσο και των Υπηρεσιών  Εξωτερικού  του Ε.Ο.Τ. με απώτερο στόχο την άρτια υλοποίηση των προγραμμάτων προώθησης και προβολής του Ελληνικού Τουρισμού στο εσωτερικό και εξωτερικό. 

Διεύθυνση Διοικητικών Υπηρεσιών

Η Διεύθυνση Διοικητικών Υπηρεσιών διαχειρίζεται το ανθρώπινο δυναμικό του ΕΟΤ στην Ελλάδα και στις Υπηρεσίες ΕΟΤ Εξωτερικού με στόχο την εξασφάλιση της αποτελεσματικότητας του προσωπικού και των υπηρεσιών του Οργανισμού, καθώς και την εφαρμογή αρχών διοίκησης μέσω στόχων. 

Διεύθυνση Οικονομικών Υπηρεσιών

Η Διεύθυνση Οικονομικών Υπηρεσιών έχει στόχο τη διασφάλιση της χρηστής δημοσιονομικής διαχείρισης του Ε.Ο.Τ. και την επίβλεψη της ορθής εφαρμογής των διαδικασιών εκτέλεσης του Προϋπολογισμού και της ορθής λογιστικής απεικόνισης των δραστηριοτήτων του Οργανισμού.

Οπτικοακουστικά έργα

Βρείτε εδώ τις πιο πρόσφατες οπτικοακουστικές παραγωγές του ΕΟΤ στο πλαίσιο της τουριστικής προβολής της Ελλάδας.

Για αναζήτηση ξεκινήστε να πληκτρολογείτε και πατήστε enter

• Προστασία Προσωπικών Δεδομένων
• Εμπορικής προώθησης
• Περισσότερες Πληροφορίες

Από την 25.5.2018 εφαρμόζεται ο Γενικός Κανονισμός Προστασίας Δεδομένων (ΕΕ) 2016/679, γνωστός και ως ΓΚΠΔ, με τον οποίον ενισχύεται το πλαίσιο της προστασίας των υποκειμένων των δεδομένων όσον αφορά την επεξεργασία δεδομένων προσωπικού χαρακτήρα στην Ευρωπαϊκή Ένωση. O Ελληνικός Οργανισμός Τουρισμού με σεβασμό στα προσωπικά δεδομένα συμμορφώνεται με τον ΓΚΠΔ στο πλαίσιο της δραστηριότητας και του σκοπού του και λαμβάνει τα προβλεπόμενα τεχνικά και οργανωτικά μέτρα για την αποτελεσματική προστασία των προσωπικών δεδομένων, κατά τα προβλεπόμενα στον ΓΚΠΔ και την ελληνική νομοθεσία κατ΄ επέκταση.

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1.Υπεύθυνος Επεξεργασίας – Στοιχεία επικοινωνίας

Ο Ελληνικός Οργανισμού Τουρισμού είναι υπεύθυνος επεξεργασίας με τα εξής στοιχεία επικοινωνίας:

Διεύθυνση Έδρας:      Αν. Τσόχα 7, Αθήνα, Τ.Κ. 11521

Τηλέφωνο:                  210 8707000

E – mail:                      [email protected]

2.Ποια  προσωπικά μου δεδομένα συλλέγονται και πώς;

Τα προσωπικά δεδομένα τα οποία συλλέγει και επεξεργάζεται ο Ελληνικός Οργανισμός Τουρισμού είναι μόνο αυτά που είναι απαραίτητα για τον εκάστοτε συγκεκριμένο και σαφώς ορισμένο σκοπό και τη συγκεκριμένη νομική βάση.

Στο πλαίσιο αυτό, η επεξεργασία που λαμβάνει χώρα αφορά τα προσωπικά δεδομένα που παρέχετε στον Ελληνικό Οργανισμό Τουρισμού σε πραγματικό διαδραστικό χρόνο, όταν χρησιμοποιείτε τις υπηρεσίες μας, τους επίσημους διαδικτυακούς μας τόπους, για παράδειγμα κάνοντας κάποιο αίτημα, ή είστε εργαζόμενος όπως:

• Δεδομένα Ταυτότητας (Ονοματεπώνυμο, Όνομα Πατέρα/Συζύγου, ΑΜΚΑ, Αριθμός Ταυτότητας ή Διαβατηρίου, Εκδούσα Αρχή, Ημ. Έκδοσης)
• Δεδομένα επικοινωνίας (ταχυδρομική διεύθυνση, σταθερά και κινητά τηλέφωνα, διεύθυνση ηλεκτρονικού ταχυδρομείου).
• Δεδομένα Υγείας (Ιατρικές διαγνώσεις, Γνωματεύσεις, Ιατρικά πιστοποιητικά)
• Μισθοδοτικές καταστάσεις, παρουσιολόγιο, υπερωρίες, οικογενειακή κατάσταση, εκπαίδευση, αξιολογήσεις

Σε όσες από τις περιπτώσεις η επεξεργασία θεμελιώνεται στη λήψη συγκατάθεσης, ο  Ελληνικός Οργανισμός Τουρισμού ακολουθεί τις προβλεπόμενες από το Νόμο διαδικασίες για τη λήψη αυτής.

3.Για ποιους σκοπούς γίνεται η επεξεργασία και ποια η νομική της βάση;

Τα προσωπικά δεδομένα συλλέγονται σύμφωνα με τον ΓΚΠΔ και την ισχύουσα νομοθεσία, είτε με την έναρξη της σχέσης σας με τον Οργανισμό είτε και μεταγενέστερα και αποτελούν αντικείμενο επεξεργασίας με νομική βάση:

• Τη συγκατάθεσή σας, όταν απαιτείται
• Την εκτέλεση μιας μεταξύ μας σύμβασης
• Την εκπλήρωση των νομικών μας υποχρεώσεων
• Τη διαφύλαξη ζωτικού συμφέροντος
• Την εκπλήρωση καθήκοντος για το δημόσιο συμφέρον
• Τη διαφύλαξη έννομου συμφέροντός μας ή τρίτου

Ο Ελληνικός Οργανισμός Τουρισμού μπορεί να επεξεργαστεί τα προσωπικά σας δεδομένα, για τους ακόλουθους σκοπούς ανά νομική βάση:

1. Με τη συγκατάθεσή σας

• Μεταβίβαση προσωπικών δεδομένων σε τρίτους
• Αποστολή ενημερώσεων

2. Για την εκπλήρωση της συμβατικής υποχρέωσης σε περίπτωση σύναψης σύμβασης με τον Ελληνικό Οργανισμό Τουρισμού  ή κατά την προσυμβατική διαδικασία

• Για την επικοινωνία κατά την προσυμβατική διαδικασία ή κατά την εκτέλεση της σύμβασης

3. Για την εκπλήρωση των νομικών μας υποχρεώσεων

• Ενημέρωση στοιχείων προσωπικού σε ασφαλιστικούς φορείς, Ελεγκτικό Συνέδριο κλπ
• Για την εκπλήρωση των υποχρεώσεών μας σύμφωνα με την ισχύουσα νομοθεσία έναντι δημοσίων αρχών και φορέων (Εποπτικές, Ανεξάρτητες, Αστυνομικές, Δικαστικές).

4. Για τη διαφύλαξη ζωτικού συμφέροντος σας ή τρίτου

• Σε περίπτωση που κινδυνεύει η ζωή σας ή η ζωή τρίτου

5. Για την εκπλήρωση καθήκοντος για το δημόσιο συμφέρον

• Η παροχή Πρωτοβάθμιας και Δευτεροβάθμιας φροντίδας υγείας

6. Για λόγους έννομου συμφέροντός μας, ως:

• Για την ανάπτυξη και βελτίωση των παρεχόμενων υπηρεσιών μας μέσα από τις δραστηριότητες και τα ενδιαφέροντά σας.
• Για τη διαχείριση των  παραπόνων σας.
• Για την προστασία και ασφάλεια των συστημάτων πληροφορικής.

4.Ποιοι είναι οι αποδέκτες των προσωπικών μου δεδομένων;

Πρόσβαση στα προσωπικά σας δεδομένα έχει το προσωπικό του Οργανισμού, στα πλαίσια της εκτέλεσης των καθηκόντων που τους ανέθεσε ο Ελληνικός Οργανισμός Τουρισμού ως υπεύθυνος επεξεργασίας.

Ο Ελληνικός Οργανισμός Τουρισμού είναι υποχρεωμένος ή δικαιούται να κοινοποιεί τα προσωπικά σας δεδομένα σε διάφορους τρίτους αποδέκτες όπως:

• Δημόσιους φορείς
• Ανεξάρτητες αρχές

υπό τον όρο της τήρησης σε κάθε περίπτωση του απορρήτου και του καθήκοντος εμπιστευτικότητας και εχεμύθειας.

5.Πόσο χρόνο διατηρούνται τα δεδομένα μου;

Ο Ελληνικός Οργανισμός Τουρισμού διατηρεί τα προσωπικά σας δεδομένα μόνον για το διάστημα που απαιτείται για τους σκοπούς της επεξεργασίας.  Ωστόσο οφείλει να διατηρεί τα προσωπικά δεδομένα και για χρονικό διάστημα που καθορίζεται από το ισχύον νομικό και κανονιστικό πλαίσιο.

6.Τι είναι τα cookies και γιατί τα συλλέγει ο Ελληνικός Οργανισμός Τουρισμού;

Για να διασφαλίσουμε ότι ο ιστότοπός μας λειτουργεί σωστά, ενδέχεται μερικές φορές να αποθηκευτεί ένα μικρό κομμάτι δεδομένων που είναι γνωστό ως cookie στον υπολογιστή ή την κινητή συσκευή σας κατά την επίσκεψη του ιστότοπού μας. Ένα cookie είναι ένα αρχείο κειμένου που αποθηκεύεται από έναν διακομιστή ιστού σε έναν υπολογιστή ή μια κινητή συσκευή.  Το περιεχόμενο ενός cookie μπορεί να ανακτηθεί ή να διαβαστεί μόνο από το διακομιστή που δημιουργεί το cookie. Το κείμενο σε ένα cookie αποτελείται συχνά από αναγνωριστικά, ονόματα τοποθεσιών και ορισμένους αριθμούς και χαρακτήρες. Τα cookies είναι μοναδικά για τα προγράμματα περιήγησης ή τις κινητές εφαρμογές που χρησιμοποιείτε και επιτρέπουν στους ιστότοπους να αποθηκεύουν δεδομένα όπως οι προτιμήσεις σας.

7.Πως προστατεύονται τα δεδομένα μου;

Στον Ελληνικό Οργανισμό Τουρισμού εργαζόμαστε καθημερινά για να εξασφαλίσουμε ότι τα προσωπικά δεδομένα που λαμβάνουμε:

• Υποβάλλονται σε σύννομη και θεμιτή επεξεργασία με διαφανή τρόπο σε σχέση με το υποκείμενο των δεδομένων.
• Συλλέγονται αποκλειστικά για συγκεκριμένους και νόμιμους σκοπούς.
• Είναι επαρκή, σχετίζονται με το σκοπό για τον οποίο τα συλλέγουμε και περιορίζονται στα απαραίτητα.
• Είναι ακριβή και ενημερωμένα.
• Διατηρούνται αποκλειστικά εντός του καθορισμένου χρονικού πλαισίου και όχι περισσότερο.
• Τίθενται σε επεξεργασία με τέτοιο τρόπο ώστε να εξασφαλίζεται η απαραίτητη προστασία τους.

8.Ποια είναι τα δικαιώματά μου;

Ο Ελληνικός Οργανισμός Τουρισμού δεν επεξεργάζεται με αυτοματοποιημένο τρόπο και δεν δημιουργεί προφίλ για κανένα φυσικό πρόσωπο του οποίου διατηρεί τα προσωπικά δεδομένα

Το υποκείμενο των δεδομένων έχει τα ακόλουθα δικαιώματα:

• Το δικαίωμα πρόσβασης

Μπορείτε ανά πάσα στιγμή να ενημερωθείτε από εμάς για τα προσωπικά σας δεδομένα που διατηρούμε, και να έχετε πρόσβαση σε αυτά.

• Το δικαίωμα στη διόρθωση δεδομένων

Έχετε τη δυνατότητα να απευθυνθείτε σε εμάς για να διορθώσουμε τα δεδομένα που είναι ανακριβή ή ελλιπή.

• Το «δικαίωμα στη λήθη»

Εφόσον δεν μας υποχρεώνει κάποιο νομοθετικό πλαίσιο να διατηρήσουμε τα δεδομένα που διατηρούμε και σχετίζονται με εσάς, μπορείτε να μας ζητήσετε να τα διαγράψουμε.

• Το δικαίωμα στη φορητότητα των δεδομένων

Μπορείτε να μας ζητήσετε να διαβιβάσουμε τα δεδομένα σας σε άλλο δημόσιο ή ιδιωτικό φορέα.

• Το δικαίωμα στην εναντίωση και στον περιορισμό της επεξεργασίας

Σε περίπτωση που διαφωνείτε με τον τρόπο που επεξεργαζόμαστε τα προσωπικά σας δεδομένα μπορείτε να αιτηθείτε τη διακοπή ή τον περιορισμό της επεξεργασίας.

• Το δικαίωμα άρσης συγκατάθεσης

Έχετε το δικαίωμα να αποσύρετε τη συγκατάθεσή σας στην επεξεργασία των δεδομένων σας ανά πάσα στιγμή.

Ο Ελληνικός Οργανισμός Τουρισμού θα καταβάλει κάθε προσπάθεια να απαντήσει στο αίτημα που θα υποβάλλετε χωρίς καθυστέρηση και σε κάθε περίπτωση εντός μηνός από την παραλαβή του.  Η εν λόγω προθεσμία παρατείνεται για δύο (2) ακόμα μήνες, εφόσον είναι απαραίτητο λαμβάνοντας υπόψη την πολυπλοκότητα του αιτήματος και το πλήθος των αιτημάτων. Ο οργανισμός θα σας ενημερώσει για την εν λόγω παράταση εντός μηνός από την παραλαβή του αιτήματος, καθώς και για τους λόγους της καθυστέρησης. Εάν έχετε υποβάλει το αίτημα με ηλεκτρονικά μέσα, η ενημέρωση παρέχεται, εάν είναι δυνατόν, με ηλεκτρονικά μέσα, εκτός εάν εσείς ζητήσετε κάτι διαφορετικό.

Εφόσον ο Ελληνικός Οργανισμός Τουρισμού ικανοποιήσει αίτημά σας α) για περιορισμό επεξεργασίας των δεδομένων σας ή β) για άρνηση επεξεργασίας των δεδομένων σας ή γ) για διαγραφή των δεδομένων σας από τα αρχεία του οργανισμού και εφόσον αυτά είναι απαραίτητα για την κατάρτιση ή τη συνέχιση και εκτέλεση σύμβασης, τότε αυτό συνεπάγεται αυτοδίκαια είτε την καταγγελία από εσάς της αντίστοιχης σύμβασης ή τη μη δυνατότητα επεξεργασίας του σχετικού σας αιτήματος.

Ο Ελληνικός Οργανισμός Τουρισμού έχει σε κάθε περίπτωση δικαίωμα να αρνηθεί την ικανοποίηση του αιτήματός σας για περιορισμό της επεξεργασίας ή διαγραφή των προσωπικών σας δεδομένων, εάν η επεξεργασία  αυτή είναι απαραίτητη για τη θεμελίωση, άσκηση ή υποστήριξη νόμιμων δικαιωμάτων του ή την εκπλήρωση υποχρεώσεών του.

Οι ανωτέρω υπηρεσίες παρέχονται δωρεάν. Σε περίπτωση, ωστόσο, που τα αιτήματά σας είναι προδήλως αβάσιμα, υπερβολικά ή επαναλαμβανόμενα, ο οργανισμός δύναται είτε να επιβάλει εύλογο τέλος, ενημερώνοντάς σας σχετικά, είτε να αρνηθεί να ανταποκριθεί σε αυτά.

Για να ασκήσετε τα δικαιώματά σας πατήστε εδώ

9.Ανάκληση της συγκατάθεσης

Έχετε το δικαίωμα να ανακαλέσετε τη συγκατάθεσή σας ανά πάσα στιγμή.  Η ανάκληση της συγκατάθεσης σας δε θίγει τη νομιμότητα της επεξεργασίας που βασίστηκε σε αυτή  και έγινε  πριν  της ανάκλησής της.

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Each neighbourhood in Athens has its own unique attractions and character. Explore the cafes you can’t miss in Exarchia, the vibrant nightlife in Gazi and the coolest shopping in Koukaki. Discover your new favourite Athenian neighbourhood with our insider guides.

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The most famous Athenian neighbourhood of Plaka is definitely a top attraction for visitors. Its picturesque streets, historic landmarks and lively shops make it a must-see. Just be prepared for the crowds.

What a difference a decade makes. The arrival of the landmark Acropolis Museum and the pedestrian walkway linking the city’s ancient monuments has seen this historic neighbourhood emerge as one of Athens’ most fashionable postcodes.

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Tourism in Greece is a must! Greece is a beautiful country standing out for its mountainous landscapes, incredible weather, numerous beguiling islands , long sandy beaches, uncountable attractions of all kinds, and many more! For that reason, it is the perfect place to plan your holidays in one or many of its famous holiday destinations. Our travel guides can help you gather all the information you may need before or during your vacation, so make sure to check them out!

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Greece is the ultimate tourist destination for many Europeans and attracts millions of visitors every year, who travel there for their summer holiday. This section provides information about Greek tourist destinations on the mainland and the Greek islands.

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Greek islands and the mainland host some of the top holiday destinations in Europe. According to the World Tourism Organization, Greece ranks 9th worldwide in terms of international tourist arrivals for 2022. According to the Border Survey of the Bank of Greece, the country receives at least 15 million tourists from abroad every year from 2015 onwards, with the only exception of 2020 due to the pandemic of Covid-19.

Most tourists come from Europe, especially the EU countries, and from the USA, while fewer originate from the other continents.

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Greece is a famous country, popular for its clean beaches and rich history . Hundreds of archaeological and historical sites gloriously depict the country's past - besides, there is a reason why Athens is called an open-air museum! The landscape is mainly mountainous and the terrain is very fertile in the valleys that are scattered along the Greek mainland. Greece is also surrounded by water - by the Aegean and the Ionian Sea in particular. The country features around 6000 islands and islets, but only 227 of them are inhabited. They are the most popular Greek destinations, especially in summer. Big or tiny, green or arid, ideal for cosmopolitan or relaxing vacations, one thing is for sure: all have the requirements and facilities to offer you memorable and safe vacations!

Some reputed island resorts are: • Mykonos , with its cosmopolitan character • Santorini , with the most romantic sunset in the world • Rhodes , the island of the knights, with its medieval castles and butterflies • Crete , with its revolutionary spirit • Ios , with its wild nightlife • Corfu , with its Venetian style • Ithaca , the homeland of Odysseus • Skiathos , with its long and sandy beaches All these constitute just a few examples of the most famous Greek paradises. Many have airports and are easily accessible via a flight from Athens or directly from other European cities. All of them are also accessible via ferry .

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Development of tourism

The first hotel in Greece was established in Naflplio, the first capital of the Greek State, in 1834 and was named "LONDON Hotel". Then, the infamous "GRANDE BRETAGNE" in Syntagma Square welcomed its first guests in 1878, and, after that, the hospitality sector in Greece started to grow gradually.

Greek tourism started flourishing in the late 1960s and early 1970s . At a slow but stable pace, Greece has managed to become one of the most favorite tourist destinations among Europeans, Asians, and Americans.

The tourist season in Greece lasts from May to September , since the third-quarters of the tourism flow choose this time of year to come to Greece. The sunny weather, warm beaches, and variable landscapes invite people from all over the world to experience Greek hospitality and a peaceful way of life.

Tourism revenues contribute greatly to the Greek economy , with many describing tourism as the country's heavy industry. Many jobs have been created and businesses are continuously supported, by setting up numerous hotels, restaurants, cafes, gift shops, and more in each area.

Efforts are being made to promote other forms of tourism; apart from summer holidays, winter tourist resorts, therapeutic spas, ecotourism, working holidays, and discovery holidays have started to become popular, too. Also, island cruises and island-hopping itineraries are becoming ever more popular.

Are you still hesitating? We invite you to visit our web pages to get a sense of the astonishing beauty of Greece and the Greek islands. We provide you with a wide range of photos and an even wider range of information for more than 90 destinations . However, when it comes to Greece, pictures are not enough; you must come to experience its beauty by yourself!

You can find more info about Greece on the website of the National Tourism Organization .

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19 Top-Rated Tourist Attractions in Greece

Written by Michael Law and Jane Foster Updated Sep 29, 2023

Home to some of the world's most important historical sites, along with some 6,000 islands, Greece is known for its natural beauty and fascinating culture. Ancient archaeological sites, cliffs tumbling into sparkling blue water, sand and pebble beaches, and a balmy Mediterranean climate make Greece one of Europe's prime places to visit for tourists .

Besides Athens, some of the top things to see on the mainland include Ancient Delphi and the monasteries of Meteora. But most people come here to catch a ferry or a flight to the islands: Santorini, Mykonos, Zakynthos, Corfu, and Crete are the most popular. Plan your trip with our list of the top attractions in Greece.

1. Acropolis, Athens

2. acropolis museum, athens, 3. santorini, 6. the towns and beaches of crete, 8. metéora monasteries, 9. rhodes town, 10. zákynthos, 11. samaria gorge, 12. nafplio, 13. thessaloniki, 14. corinth canal, 15. mount olympus, 16. palace of knossos, 17. mycenae, 21. víkos gorge.

Considered the symbol of Athens and Greece, and indeed of Western civilization, the Acropolis is a rocky mound rising in the heart of modern Athens, crowned by three magnificent temples dating from the 5th century BC. The best known and most distinctive is the Parthenon , originally made up of 58 columns supporting a roof and decorated by ornate pediments and a frieze.

Although the Parthenon steals the show, other highlights on the Acropolis hilltop are also spectacular. The ornate Temple of Athena Nike, the Porch of the Caryatids, and the Propylaea are not to be missed. Tear yourself away from the historic sights and wander over to the edge, panoramic views of the seven historical hills of Athens and the city are laid out below you.

Skirting the foot of the Acropolis and connecting it to the city's other major ancient attractions — the Ancient Agora , the Roman Forum , Kerameikos , and the Temple of Olympian Zeus — is a 2.5-kilometer walking path known as the Archaeological Promenade .

Author's Tips: For a fantastic nighttime view of the Acropolis, make your way to one of the rooftop restaurant patios on the pedestrian-only Apostolou Pavlou . Plan on getting to the Acropolis early to avoid ticket lineups, bus tours, crowds, and the heat if you are visiting in summer.

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The Acropolis Museum is one of Athens' most-visited tourist attractions. Designed by Swiss architect Bernard Tschumi, it is an ultra-modern glass and steel structure with light and airy exhibition spaces, built specifically to display ancient finds from the Acropolis.

Top things to see here include the 6th-century-BC Moschophoros (statue of a young man carrying a calf on his shoulders), the Caryatids (sculptures of female figures that held up the Erechtheion), and the highly controversial Parthenon marbles . From the museum's cafe-restaurant terrace, you can enjoy amazing views of the Acropolis itself.

• Read More: Top-Rated Attractions & Things to Do in Athens

Stunning Santorini is the most dramatic of all the Greek isles. It is best known for the west coast cliff-top towns of Fira and Oia , which appear to hang over a deep, blue sea-filled caldera. Made up of typical Cycladic whitewashed cubic buildings, many of which have been converted into boutique hotels with infinity pools, both Fira and Oia are considered romantic destinations, popular for weddings and honeymoons.

Things to do in Santorini include sunbathing and swimming at the black volcanic-sand beaches on the south and east coasts and visiting the archaeological site of Akrotiri , an Ancient Minoan settlement buried below lava following the volcanic eruption that created the caldera, some 3,600 years ago. The island has an airport and is served by ferries and catamarans from Athens' port, Piraeus.

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Many people consider Greece's most glamorous island destination to be Mykonos. After-dark activities center on Mykonos Town, noted for its chic boutique hotels, classy seafood restaurants, and live music venues. Other attractions include Paraportiani (a whitewashed church in Mykonos Town) and numerous sandy beaches along the island's south coast (served both by bus and taxi-boat from Mykonos Town).

The island is particularly popular with international celebrities. Mykonos has an airport and is connected by ferry and catamaran to Athens' port, Piraeus, and Rafina.

On the Greek mainland, Delphi is a UNESCO World Heritage site. Built on the lower slopes of Mount Parnassus, overlooking a dramatic ravine, the site was sacred to the ancients, who came here on pilgrimages to worship Apollo (god of light, prophecy, music, and healing) and to ask advice from the mythical Oracle.

It is made up of the crumbling ruins of numerous temples, a theater, and a stadium, dating from between the 8th century BC and the 2nd century AD. Nearby, stands the Delphi Archaeological Museum , displaying an impressive collection of finds from the site. Delphi lies 180 kilometers northwest of Athens.

Delphi is about a 2.5-hour drive from Athens. It can easily be done as an overnight trip from the city, or even a day trip if you don't mind a long day.

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The massive island of Crete is one of the most popular vacation destinations in Greece. Blessed with some of the best beaches in Greece , the island draws visitors from around the world. Some of the most popular beaches on Crete range from small arcs of sand backed by restaurants and promenades to wide-open natural stretches lapped by incredibly clear waters and endless views across the sea.

But Crete is not all about beaches. It has its fair share of notable archeological sites, including the impressive Palace of Knossos, located near the pleasant city of Heraklion . The historical city of Chania and the laid-back town of Agios Nikolaos have wonderful old waterfront areas perfect for spending long afternoons on a café terrace getting lost in the views.

Get away from the bigger communities, and head to smaller towns like Plakias or Matala on Crete's south coast to find more remote beaches and beautiful mountainous backdrops.

If archeological sites, beaches, and historical towns weren't enough, the island has one of the most impressive hikes in the world : the Samaria Gorge.

One of Greece's top tourist destinations, Corfu sits in the Ionian Sea off the west coast of the mainland. The capital, Corfu Town , is a UNESCO World Heritage site, thanks to its elegant Italianate architecture — it was ruled by the Venetians for several centuries. Explore its romantic pedestrian-only streets to discover two 16th-century fortresses and the arcaded Liston, lined by old-fashioned cafes.

Away from the main town, the island is lushly beautiful, with rugged limestone rocks tumbling into the sea in its north and velvety green hills in its south. The most popular beach area is Paleokastritsa , on the west coast, about 25 kilometers from Corfu Town. Here, you'll find a collection of deep, curving bays sheltering sand and pebble beaches stretching into a clear blue sea. Corfu is served by an airport and ferries from Igoumenitsa and Patras on the Greek mainland. In summer, ferries sailing from Ancona and Venice also stop here.

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One of the most unusual things to see in Greece has to be the Thessaly Plain, where bizarre rocky outcrops are capped by the centuries-old monasteries of Metéora. On the UNESCO World Heritage list, six of the monasteries are open to the public. You need to climb up several flights of stone steps carved into the rocks to reach each monastery, and inside, you'll find flickering candles, religious icons, Byzantine frescoes, and burning incense.

Opening hours vary, and to see all six monasteries, you need to spend at least one day in the area. The nearest town is Kalambaka . Consider staying here, as it's a pleasant and relaxed place to visit, with small hotels and family-run restaurants serving traditional fare.

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Lying on the Aegean Sea, close to Turkey, Rhodes is the largest of the Dodecanese islands. Its capital, UNESCO-listed Rhodes Town, is one of Greece's top tourist destinations. It is enclosed by an impressive fortification system, including monumental towers and gates built by the Knights of St. John after they took control of the island in the 14th century.

The car-free cobbled streets of the old town are a joy to explore on foot. Nearby attractions include the pretty hillside coastal town of Lindos, and Marmaris on the Turkish coast, which can be visited by excursion boat. Rhodes is served by an airport, as well as regular ferries from Athens' port, Piraeus.

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Home to gorgeous scenery both above and under the sea surrounding it, Zákynthos (Zante) island is another top tourist destination in Greece. It is also easy to access, located just 16 kilometers off Peloponnese's west coast in the Ionian Sea.

Two of the biggest boasts on this geographically intriguing island are its pebble and sand beaches — Shipwreck Beach is the most famous — and stunning sea caves like the Blue Caves , off the island's northern tip. Inside, the sparkling water reflects the color of the blue sky on the cave walls to create a magical glow. The Blue Caves are only one of the many watery attractions around this island. There is also excellent snorkeling and scuba diving.

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On the island of Crete, the Samaria Gorge is a top attraction for lovers of the great outdoors. Measuring 16 kilometers in length and, at its narrowest point, only four meters wide, it runs from Omalos (1,250 meters) in the White Mountains down to Agia Roumeli , on the Libyan Sea.

Depending on your level of fitness, it will take five to seven hours to walk. It is steep in parts and rocky, so you should wear good hiking shoes and carry plenty of water. The gorge lies within the Samaria National Park , and is on the UNESCO tentative list. Through summer, organized tours depart from Chania and Réthymnon .

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Often cited as Greece's most beautiful city, Nafplio is a popular weekend destination for wealthy Athenians. Built on a small peninsular on the east coast of the Peloponnese, it became the first capital of modern Greece in 1828 before Athens took over in 1834.

Take an afternoon or a day to wander through the old town, this car-free area is filled with Neoclassical mansions and proud churches and overlooked by the 18th-century Palamidi Fortress . Nearby attractions include Tiryns , Epidaurus Theater , and Ancient Corinth .

Thessaloniki doesn't seem to mind not being on most people's touring list. The locals are happy to have the place and all its sights to themselves. The main sightseeing attractions are its UNESCO-listed Byzantine churches , but worth investigating are several Roman monuments (including the Triumphal Arch of Galerius and the 4th-century Rotunda ), the 15th-century White Tower on the seafront, and an excellent Byzantine Museum .

Overlooking the Aegean Sea in northern Greece, Thessaloniki (Salonica) is the country's second biggest city after Athens. Founded in 316 BC due to its position close to both Bulgaria and Turkey, it has always been a crossroads of various cultures and religions.

One of the top day trips from Thessaloniki is to Mount Olympus , the highest mountain in Greece. Only 80 kilometers away on good roads, this impressive natural sight is well worth visiting. The most popular hiking trails depart from near the town of Prionia.

As you drive along the relatively flat highway 8 approaching the Peloponnese Peninsula, be sure to stop in at the lookout over the Corinth Canal. This canal, first dreamed about and attempted in 1 CE, was finally brought to fruition in 1883. Unfortunately for the builders, the canal was never particularly profitable or successful.

Park your car and walk out onto the bridge and give some thought as to how the original builders managed to dig down through the solid rock to carve out the canal.

Mount Olympus, famous home of the god Zeus, lies about halfway between Athens and Thessaloniki. Towering over the surrounding countryside at an impressive 2,918 meters, this mountain is a top recreation destination in the summer.

Three hiking trails lead to its summit, although most people take the two-day, one-night Priona trail. From the top, the views are unparalleled and well worth the effort expended to get here. You do not need any special equipment to do this hike, just a good assortment of clothing, sturdy hiking boots, and a taste for adventure.

One of the top archeological sites here in Greece, the Palace of Knossos is a must-see when visiting Crete. The site dates from the Late Minoan time period and has been very well restored. Although the standing buildings give you a real sense of what this place once looked like, as with many archeological sites in Greece, some portions require a bit of imagination.

The site is well laid out, with walking trails that wind their way past the main buildings and plazas. Be sure to check out the colorful paintings on some of the major structures near the end of the walkway.

The Palace of Knossos is located just outside of Heraklion , one of the main gateways to Crete. Tours can be easily arranged.

The impressive citadel of Mycenae is one of the top archeological sites south of Athens and well worth a visit for those interested in Greek history. Set impressively on a hill, Mycenae dates from around 1350 BCE, the peak of the Mycenaean civilization.

One of the key sights at Mycenae is the impressive Lion Gate. Set into the side of the hill, the gate is composed of perfectly inlaid stones over a rectangular doorway. This is the site where the famous gold mask was found by the explorer Heinrich Schliemann in the late 19th century. If the sun is getting to you, step inside the impressively domed Treasury of Atreus and enjoy some shade.

The island of Paros is sometimes overlooked by ferry travelers exploring the Cyclades, intent on visiting the more popular Santorini. However, this is a mistake. This laid-back island has everything that the busier islands offer farther south and north. The same whitewashed towns perched on the waterfront with patios full of laughing and smiling patrons are what you'll find here, but without the crowds.

Paros also has a fine selection of beaches and historical sites to explore. It's also a good spot to go if you are watching your costs; accommodation is cheaper here.

Another popular destination, Naxos is one of the largest Cycladic islands. This huge island is a fun place to explore, and with fewer tourists than places like Santorini or Mykonos. A couple of must-sees when exploring include the small towns of Filoti, Halki, and Apiranthos.

Take some time to wander through the main town, Chora of Naxos, especially the Kastro district. Here, you'll find a variety of shops selling all manner of souvenirs, along with cute restaurants with inviting patios.

If you want to hit the beach, Naxos does not disappoint. A couple to check out include Paradise Beach, Agia Anna, or Agios Prokopios. If you are into kiteboarding, the windswept Mikri Vigla is the place to go.

For a taste of quintessential Greece that's only a two-hour ferry ride from Athens , consider the delightful island of Hydra. Home to old mansions and white-washed houses adorned with bougainvillea and cobblestone streets the town has been attracting the creative set for decades.

The island is wonderfully car-free so walking is a pleasure, stroll the busy port area and be sure to check out the early 19th-century cannons along the waterfront. Should you need to get anywhere on the island, donkeys are the main mode of transport on land, and water taxis will be more than willing to take you to a secluded beach lapped by crystal-clear water.

Cat lovers will especially enjoy Hydra, it's known for its feline residents who are generally very friendly and always open for a tasty morsel of seafood.

Another one of Greece's premier natural attractions is the Víkos Gorge. Lesser known than the above profiled Samara Gorge on Crete, this incredible natural phenomenon is commonly known as the Grand Canyon of Greece. The gorge is a UNESCO World Heritage site and part of the larger Vikos–Aoös National Park.

An astounding 1,000 meters deep the canyon is one of the most amazing and easily accessible natural sights in the northwest area of Greece. If you want to just see the gorge from a lookout, one of the best is located at Oxya Viewpoint , where you'll be treated to views into the deepest part of the gorge.

For the more adventurous, a well-signposted 13-kilometer hiking trail takes you down into the gorge and back up the other side. The trail starts at Monodendri and ends at Vikos. Halfway through you can go for a dip in the icy cold Voidomatis Springs to cool off. The trail is considered moderately difficult and takes most people 4.5 to 5 hours to complete.

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Athens is the capital of Greece and the country’s cultural, political, and economical hub. Birthplace of renowned artists and philosophers throughout antiquity , ancient Greek democracy had a deep influence on the design of other political institutions around the world.

There is no place quite like Athens to dive into Ancient Greece and learn about magnificent temples and imposing buildings that have remained standing for centuries.

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Athens was founded over 5,000 years ago and certain of its inhabitants have influenced the development of western culture.

The city’s numerous historic monuments make it a fascinating place to visit for tourists from all over the world . The Parthenon , the Acropolis , and the Ancient Agora are some of the most famous examples of ancient Greek buildings.

Although not all landmarks are beautifully preserved, the sum of them is surprisingly harmonious, a peculiar feature of classic architecture. Visitors will be left breathless and amazed.    

Athens has a lot to offer (not only impressive monuments), including an appetizing and varied Mediterranean cuisine . Colorful vegetables, juicy meat, and tasty cheese are only three elements of a long list of varied delicacies prepared in the purest Greek style. 

A holiday in Athens is never complete without a day trip to some of its nearby towns and villages .

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Before planning your travel, why not learn about the history of Athens and then check out the entry requirements for Greece? Once you know the basic information , then check out the most-visited tourist attractions and museums before booking your hotel and flights .

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City Tour + Acropolis & the Museum Tour Athens & visit the Acropolis and its museum , one of the most important museums of the capital of Greece. Ideal for first-time visitors!

Delphi Day Trip Embark on a day trip to Delphi & discover what was once believed to be the center of the world , now one of the most popular destinations in Greece.

Ticket to the Acropolis of Athens With this entrance to the Acropolis in Athens you'll be able to visit one of the most emblematic places of Ancient Greece . Visit the landmarks of ancient Athens

Corinth, Mycenae, and Epidaurus Day Trip Explore Classical Greece on a trip to the Corinth Canal, Epidaurus and Mycenae. Delve into Greek history and culture by discovering the  Argolis peninsula .

On our  guided tour of the Acropolis of Athens , we'll explore this  iconic Greek temple complex  - a must if you visit the capital of Greece!

Classical Greece Tour: 4 Days Delve into the past and discover Ancient Greece on a 4-day trip to Epidaurus, Mycenae, Olympia, Delphos and Meteora with an English-speaking guide.

Agistri, Moni and Aegina Cruise Traveling to Athens  and don’t know what islands to visit? On this day trip to Agistri, Moni and Aegina , swim in crystalline waters and see stunning landscapes.

On this excursion to Mykonos from Athens, we'll take a ferry to and from the island , one of the most beautiful in Greece. An unforgettable day at sea!

Ticket to the Acropolis + Museum With this combo ticket, you'll be able to visit the world-famous Acropolis in Athens and enjoy the wonderful art housed in its museum.

Meteora Day Trip Visit the  Meteora Monasteries , spectacular buildings that are perched on sandstone rock formations, on this excursion from Athens !

Free Walking Tour of Athens Live and breathe the five thousand-year history of Athens, the foundation of European culture itself, in search of the traces of Plato, Archimedes and Zeus.

Hydra, Poros and Aegina Full-Day Cruise Discover three beautiful Greek islands on a full-day cruise of Hydra, Poros and Aegina and enjoy a peaceful day far from the hustle and bustle of Athens.

Tourist Bus to Cape Sounion On the tourist bus to Cape Sunion you'll travel to one of the most important places of Greek mythology and you'll have an audio guide in English .

Discover the landmarks in Athens lit up on this night walking tour around Monastiraki Square, one of the most lively and vibrant areas in the city.

Athens City and Acropolis Guided Tour Join a 3.5-hour guided tour of Athens in which you’ll discover the city’s main attractions and visit the impressive Acropolis with an expert guide.

Athens Museum of Illusions Entrance Ticket Make the most of your time in Athens to enjoy a unique, family-friendly activity with the Museum of Illusions Entrance Ticket. Get ready to have a great time!

Athens Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour Explore the capital of Greece with style on a hop-on hop-off sightseeing bus . Learn about the history and culture of Athens as you admire its landmarks

Acropolis of Athens & 6 Archaeological Sites Ticket By booking this Acropolis ticket , you'll have access to 6 archaeological sites  in the surrounding area, such as Hadrian's Library and the Olympian .

On this tour of ancient Athens and the Acropolis , we'll travel back in time to explore the Greek capital. We'll the Parthenon , Agora , Monastiraki , and Plaka .

Electric Bike Tour of Athens Explore Athens on an electric bike ! With this guided cycling tour, we'll experience the rich history and culture of this fascinating place.

Enjoy the very best of Greek cuisine  on this food tour of Athens. You'll sample some of the most traditional and delicious dishes!

Half-Day Trip to Cape Sounion Enjoy a unique afternoon by booking a half-day trip to Cape Sounion, home to the majestic Temple of Poseidon , practically entirely surrounded by the sea.

Athens Urban Art Walking Tour Are you a lover of urban art? Discover the other side of Athens on this tour of the Psyri neighbourhood, where graffiti takes centre stage.

3-Day Classical Greece Tour Discover Classic Greece by visiting Epidaurus, Mycenae, Olympia & Delphos on this 3-day tour. You'll also see ancient cities like Corinth & Arachova!

Athens Tuk Tuk Tour Explore Athens in a fast & unique way with this tuk tuk tour ! Plus, as a private tour, you'll be able to customize the stops according to your interests.

Kotsanas Museum of Ancient Greek Technology Learn about the contributions Ancient Greek made to science and their advanced technology with this ticket to the Museum of Ancient Greek Technology .

Museum of Cycladic Art Ticket The Museum of Cycladic Art in Athens is home to numerous Greek and Cypriot archaeological pieces. Delve in and find out more with this ticket.

2-Day Delphi and Meteora Trip Set off on a unique 2-day tour from Athens to two of the most stunning parts of Greece : Delphi and Meteora, both must-sees.

Athens Museum Pass The  Athens Museum Pass  offers access to the best museums in the Greek capital , saving you time and money. Make the most of your trip to the ancient city!

Greek Cooking Class Learn about Greek cuisine, learn to prepare the delicious dishes and then indulge in the mouth-watering delicacies. An unmissable cooking class in Athens!

Dinner in the Sky in Athens Enjoy  spectacular views over the ancient city of Athens while you delight your taste bus with a gourmet meal served 40 metres in the sky.

Athens Riviera Sunset Cruise On this sunset cruise along the Athens Riviera , you'll admire one of the lesser-known Greek coastlines as it's being tinged with orange and gold.

Sunset Electric Bike Tour in Athens Embark on an enchanting sunset electric bike tour of Athens , pedaling past iconic landmarks with the mesmerizing sunset as your backdrop.

Acropolis & Museum Ticket + Audioguide Visit two of  Athens's most renowned sights  by reserving your  ticket and audioguide for the Acropolis and its accompanying museum.

Athens Segway Tour Discover the Acropolis, Mars Hill, the Panathenaic Stadium and the ancient Agora on a segway and enjoy a very comfy tour of Athens.

7 Day Greek Island Tour: Santorini, Paros & Naxos Explore three of the most beautiful places in Greece on this 7 day Greek island tour from Athens . Visit Santorini, Paros and Naxos at your own pace.

Agistri, Metopi & Perdika Island Cruise Cruise with us around the stunning islands of Agistri, Metopi, and Perdika . Each has its unique charm, and you'll be able to swim in the crystal-clear waters.

Authentic Athens Guided Tour Tour the Greek capital in search of its monuments and lesser-known corners with this alternative tour of Athens - a different way of discovering the greek life.

5-Day Mykonos & Santorini Package Mykonos and Santorini are two  of Greece's most famous islands thanks to their beaches and lively nightlife. Explore them on this 5-day trip!

3-Day Santorini Trip If you had to choose one Greek island to visit, it's got to be Santorini ! This island offers incredible views, crystal water beaches and picturesque villages.

iVenture Card Athens With the iVenture Card Athens, you'll have access to more than 30 attractions in the Greek capital, with important discounts in shops and restaurants.

Athens Shopping Tour Jewellery, art dealers, organic cosmetics... Let yourself be surprised by Greek fashion and enjoy this shopping tour of Kolonaki, the most luxurious area.

Athens Hills Hike Visit the most impressive viewpoints in the Greek capital on this Athens Hills Hike. We'll admire views of the city from places like Mount Lycabettus.

Athens Riviera Electric Scooter Tour Explore the Athens Riviera in a fast, fun, and comfortable way on this electric scooter tour. You'll be mesmerized by the panoramic views of the Attica coast!

Santorini + Paros 5-Day Tour On this 5-day tour of Santorini and Paros from Athens, you'll visit two of the most beautiful islands of the Cyclades archipelago . You'll love it!

Paros and Naxos 5-Day Tour If you're in Athens and want to visit the Cyclades , this 5-day trip to Paros and Naxos is perfect for you. An unforgettable trip around   the  Aegean Sea !

Santorini and Milos 5-Day Tour This 5-day tour around Santorini and Milos is the perfect plan to explore two of the most  beautiful islands in the Aegean Sea . 

Hard Rock Cafe Athens Have lunch or dinner at the Hard Rock Cafe Athens and enjoy delicious American-inspired dishes while listening to the best rock music.

Acropolis Entrance Ticket & Audio Guide Want to delve into classical Greece ? Then put on your headphones to explore the Acropolis as it once stood with this audio guide ticket .

Acropolis Museum Athens Ticket If you want to discover  Ancient Greek  culture , with this  ticket to the  Acropolis Museum , you'll admire numerous ancient artefacts from Ancient Greece.

Athens National Archaeological Museum Ticket With this ticket to the National Archaeological Museum in Athens , you can visit one of the biggest exhibitions about Ancient Greece in the world .

Arachova Day Trip The most beautiful village at the foot of Mount Parnassus awaits us on this day trip to Arachova from Athens . Its history and landscapes will amaze you!

Electric Bike Tour of the Acropolis Explore the Acropilis and have fun on an electric bike! The Parthenon, Anafiotika, Plaka and the Panathenaic Stadium are some of the famous places you'll visit.

On this kayak tour along the coast of Athens , we'll discover the beaches in Attica . Plus, you'll be able to swim and relax in one of these heavenly coves.

Mykonos and Santorini: 4 Days On this four day tour we'll visit two of the most famous Greek islands, Mykonos and Santorini. Two unmissable, unforgettable destinations!

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13 things to know before you go to Greece and the Greek Islands

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These top planning tips can help you prep for a trip to Greece, from health and safety to local etiquette © EMS-FORSTER-PRODUCTIONS / Getty Images

Get out your bucket list; it’s time to cross off a major line item: Greece . 

The fabled land remains tops for culture , food, outdoor travel, art and, of course, beaches and islands . As part of the border-free Schengen Area, it’s also incredibly easy to visit for many travelers worldwide. From advance booking to local etiquette – and health and safety issues when you're there – here's everything you need to know to plan a memorable trip to Greece.

1. Choose your season wisely

Your experience in Greece will be wildly different depending on when you visit . Summer is tops for action, family fun, and swimming in the Mediterranean Sea, but prices are at their highest and pre-booking is necessary for everything since it’s all so popular.

The shoulder seasons (spring and autumn) are a delight – prices are lower, and rooms and resources are more readily available. Winter offers a moody and budget-friendly retreat, great for walking, hiking and sedate travels where you will often be the only visitor around. Bear in mind that some businesses will shut down completely during the low season.

2. Prioritize your wishlist and make a plan

Do you want a grand tour, taking in the not-to-be-missed highlights all over Greece, or would you prefer to focus your time on exploring your favorite islands  or regions, like the Peloponnese ?

The best way to choose from the dizzying array of options on offer is to focus on what is important to you – relaxing on beautiful beaches, learning more about Greece's fascinating history and culture , museums and archaeology, off-the-beaten-track wildlife, or partying until dawn – and plan accordingly.

3. Find the perfect island or region for you

Greece merits multiple trips as every island offers something different , and each of its regions is equally dazzling – you're never going to see everything on your first visit, and you'll ruin your trip if you pressure yourself to do just that. Also, don’t be fooled that the biggies are the only islands worthy of your attention. Though Mykonos , Santorini and the major names have plenty to offer, lesser-known islands (there are hundreds!) like Amorgos or Kythira are also a delight. They've also got the added bonus of smaller crowds and lower prices if that's a key consideration for you.

4. Athens isn't the only gateway to Greece

In many cases, you will find it useful to transit in or out of Greece via Athens , as its airport has connections with numerous international destinations, and the city itself is a gem . However, there are other international airports around the Greek mainland (such as in Thessaloniki ) and on some major islands (such as Mykonos , Santorini  and  Corfu ).

If you need any internal flights to get to your destination of choice, it's worth checking the price of these individually. Due to government subsidies, it can work out significantly cheaper to book each part of your Greek itinerary separately from your international flights.

5. Book everything in advance during peak season

In peak season , prices are high, and demand for car hire, accommodations and ferry tickets is even higher – this is not the time for ad hoc bookings on the fly. Greece is an incredibly popular summer destination, and the best options get snapped up well in advance.

6. Roads in Greece are for confident drivers

No one who has traveled on Greece’s roads will be surprised to hear that the country’s road fatality rate is one of the highest in Europe. Overtaking is listed as the greatest cause of accidents. Heart-stopping moments aside, your own car is a great way to explore off the beaten track if you are confident in your driving and keep a few key points in mind.

• The road network has improved enormously in recent years; many roads marked as dirt tracks on older maps have now been sealed, and a lot of the islands have very little traffic.
• There are regular (if costly) car-ferry services to almost all islands.
• Greece is not the best place to initiate yourself into motorcycling. If you're not confident on a motorbike, it may be best to park this option until you have more experience.
• All the big multinational car-rental companies are represented in Athens, and most have branches in major towns and popular tourist destinations. The majority of islands have at least one outlet.

7. Greece is not very wheelchair-friendly beyond Athens

Access for travelers with disabilities has improved somewhat in recent years, but the majority of accessible sights, hotels and restaurants tend to be located in Athens. While improvements are on the horizon for beach access,  much of the rest of Greece remains inaccessible to wheelchairs, and the abundance of stones, marble, slippery cobbles and stepped alleys create frustrating barriers for those with mobility issues. People who have visual or hearing impairments are also rarely catered for.

Careful planning before you go can make a world of difference. There are specific resources online that provide links to local articles, resorts and tour groups catering to tourists with physical disabilities.

8. Pack the right kinds of clothing

Athenians are well-dressed, and the younger crowd is trendy, so keep your smart clothes for the urban catwalk of clubs and bars. Nevertheless, in Athens and other metropolises such as Rhodes , Thessaloniki and Iraklio , everyday attire such as shorts or jeans and casual tops are just fine.

Bars or fashionable restaurants require more effort – the scene is stylish rather than dressy. Think tops and trousers rather than T-shirts and cut-offs. In out-of-the-way places, you can wear casual clothing, and in summer, the heat will make you want to wear the least amount of fabric you can get away with – bring quick-drying tank tops and cool dresses.

Sturdy walking shoes are a must for the cobbled roads, and proper hiking boots are key if you're exploring the countryside on foot . It's respectful to cover up before entering churches.

9. Learn some basic Greek phrases

Greek is a tough language to learn thoroughly, but mastering a few basic greetings and niceties will make a world of difference in how Greek speakers receive you. In touristed areas, many people speak English, so rest assured that you can get by as long as you know some key phrases.

10. Carry cash and don't rely on cards or ATMs

As part of the EU, Greece uses the euro. In restaurants, a service charge is normally included in the bill, and while a tip is not expected (as it is in North America), it is always appreciated. Taxi drivers normally expect you to round up the fare, while bellhops who help you carry your luggage to your hotel room or stewards on ferries who take you to your cabin normally expect a small gratuity of between €1 and €3.

ATMs are found in every town large enough to support a bank and in almost all the tourist areas. Be aware that ATMs on the islands can lose their connection for a day or two at a time, making it impossible for anyone (locals included) to withdraw money. It’s useful to keep some backup cash just in case this happens during your visit.

Credit cards are now an accepted part of the commercial scene in Greece, although they’re often not accepted on many of the smaller islands or in small villages. Don't rely on your cards alone, and check in advance when dining or drinking if it's your only option.

11. Make sure you have good travel insurance

Although medical training is of a high standard in Greece, the public health service is underfunded. Hospitals can be overcrowded, and relatives are expected to bring in food for the patient – often a problem for solo travelers. Conditions and treatment are much better in private hospitals, which are expensive. All this means that a comprehensive travel insurance policy is essential.

There is at least one doctor on every island, and larger islands have hospitals. Pharmacies can dispense medicines that are available only on prescription in most European countries. If the situation isn't critical, it's often best to consult a pharmacist first for minor ailments.

12. Stay hydrated and remember how powerful the sun can be

Tap water isn't safe to drink on many islands – if in doubt, ask. Keeping a supply of bottled water to hand is essential for hydration as well as safety; many tourists underestimate how hot it can get in Greece, and heatstroke and serious sunburn are common on beaches with little shade.

Break up your sun-drenched siestas with time in the shade getting hydrated, and pack plenty of high-factor sunscreen. Mosquitos are an irritant rather than a danger – packing insect repellant is recommended.

13. Pickpocketing and other petty crime is common in busy places

The major risks of theft in Greece are pickpockets in the large cities and theft of belongings when lounging on busy, popular beaches (leave passports behind in hotel safes). Never leave your belongings unattended, and don't leave your bags hanging from the back of your seat where you can't keep an eye on them. 

The tourist police work in cooperation with the regular Greek police. Each tourist police office has at least one member of staff who speaks English. If you need to report a theft or loss of passport, go to the tourist police first, and they will act as interpreters between you and the regular police.

Some unscrupulous taxi drivers will try to charge you extortionate rates from the airports to the city centers. Always make sure the meter is running or pre-negotiate and agree on the price before you get in.

This article was first published Mar 1, 2022 and updated Mar 6, 2024.

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Tourist guides protest in Athens against a Ministry of Tourism new bill of law proposed these days on public consultation. Photo source: FEG Tourist Guides

Certified tourist guides in Greece are calling on Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni to withdraw a tourism bill currently up for discussion , arguing that the terms threaten the profession and are “catastrophic” .

The  Panhellenic Tourist Guide Federation (POXEN) , which also has the support of the European Federation of Tourist Guide Associations (FEG) , held a protest in front of the Acropolis Museum requesting that Law 710/1977 be enforced. Other protests were held on Santorini , Crete and in Thessaloniki .

According to POXEN and FEG, the ministry’s proposed legislation aims to change the definition of the term “tourist guide” so that others offering such services without certification enter the market. The change, the associations claim, will deregulating the profession.

Under the new law, certified guides would see their role limited to specific sites such as monuments and museums, thus opening the door to “ unqualified individuals from anywhere in the world”, the associations argue.

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POXEN and FEG go on to note that for decades, Greek tourist guides have provided comprehensive services, offering information about the nation’s cultural and natural heritage , modern life, history , traditions , and gastronomy . The current law (710/77) , they say, is aligned with EU standards , ensuring that guides are well-trained and qualified . The new bill, however, threatens to ‘weaken’ these standards , potentially damaging the country’s reputation.

POXEN stresses that the current “tourist guide” definition is sufficient and compliant with EU regulation . POXEN and FEG have called on the government to reconsider the proposed changes. FEG President Efi Kalampoukidou underlines the need for consultation with POXEN before any changes are made.

The associations are calling for the withdrawal of the bill , requesting a meeting with Kefalogianni, and threatening further protests if changes are not made.

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A delicious visit to Athens' museums

Beautiful atriums and courtyards, balconies with breathtaking views and green gardens have been shaped as part of museum premises in Athens promise to offer you relaxing spots before or after your culture-oriented visits.

Athens Riviera

You don't need to get on a ferry to escape the bustle of the Greek capital: take a short bus ride and you'll find superb local beaches along the sheltered Saronic Gulf...

Museum cafés in Athens

LGBTQ+ Journeying to Athens

Filming in athens.

SUMMER HOLIDAY (1963)

Four London bus mechanics strike up a deal with London transport. They do up a double-decker London bus, drive it around Europe as a hotel and if they make it, they will in turn own and be in charge of a whole fleet. While on the road in France, they pick up three ladies whose car breaks down and offer to take them to their next singing job in Athens!

DIRECTOR: PETER YATES FILMING LOCATION: ATHENS

THE BOY ON A DOLPHIN (1957)

A sponge diver ( Sofia Loren) on Hydra island discovers a sunken ship filled with artifacts, including a priceless ancient gold statue of a boy on a dolphin. She and her boyfriend enlist the help of an American archaeologist, but her boyfriend can't afford the asking price and ends up turning to an art collector for help.

DIRECTOR: JEAN NEGULESCO FILMING LOCATION: HYDRA, ATHENS, RHODES, KORINTHOS, POROS, KALABAKA, DELOS, DELPHI, SANTORINI

IN THE COOL OF THE DAY (1963)

An English book publisher, who is taunted and tormented by a grudging, embittered, anti-social wife, falls hopelessly in love with a fragile American girl, who has been sheltered and protected to the point of absurdity by her adoring husband. The couple soon run off to Greece together to pursue their romance.

DIRECTOR: ROBERT STEVENS FILMING LOCATION: ATHENS, DELPHI

FOR THE LOVE OF BENJI (1977)

Even when he is supposed to be on holidays, Benji the dog is never far away from adventure. While traveling to Greece with his owners, Benji has a run-in with a secret agent (Ed Nelson), who hides something on him that a lot of unsavoury characters seem to want. Once in the foreign land, Benji becomes separated from his owners, and has to navigate his way through Athens with everyone chasing after him. All Benji wants is to be reunited with housekeeper Mary (Patsy Garrett) and the kids.

DIRECTOR: JOE CAMP FILMING LOCATION: ATHENS

AMERICA AMERICA (1962)

Somewhere around 1900, a young Greek man lives a miserable life in a small village in Turkey as a member of the Greek minority. When the oppression by the Turks increases, his father provides him with the family treasures and sends him to Constantinople. There, he is supposed to make money and get the family to join him. But his own dream is going to America...

DIRECTOR: ELIA KAZAN FILMING LOCATION: ATHENS

ATLAS (1961)

An evil king Praximedes is convinced to settle his dispute with his political rival by staging a battle to the death between their respective champions, and convinces superhero Atlas to fight for him. But Atlas eventually realises the king's true nature and turns against him...

DIRECTOR: ROGER CORMAN FILMING LOCATION: ATHENS

BACKFIRE (1964)

A gold smuggler hires our hero to transport a stolen fortune to a new hideout. The smuggler sends him moll to accompany (and spy on) the hero. The two set out for Beirut to get instructions as to where the gold is located. They travel throughout exotic southeast Europe and the Middle-East seeking further instructions, never realizing that they have had the gold with them all along...

DIRECTOR: JEAN BECKER FILMING LOCATION: ATHENS

GIRL ON THE BRIDGE (1999)

Adèle (Vanessa Paradis ) a waif who is unlucky in love decides to take her own life by jumping from a Paris bridge, when she gets a strange proposition from Gabor (Daniel Auteuil), a professional knife thrower. Together, their luck is unstoppable, and they have an almost psychic bond. But fidelity is not easy, even for those that are perfectly mached.

DIRECTOR: PATRICE LECONTE FILMING LOCATION: ATHENS

THE TWO FACES OF JANUARY (2014)

A con artist ( Viggo Mortensen)and his wife (Kirsten Dunst) find themselves in deep trouble in Greece after the former murders a detective. To escape from Greece, they must trust a stranger (Oscar Isaac) who is inherently untrustworthy.

DIRECTOR: HOSSEIN AMINI FILMING LOCATION: ATHENS, CHANIA, HERAKLION

IN THE FADE (2017)

Katja's life falls apart in the blink of an eye when two neo-Nazis kill her husband and 6-year-old son in a bomb attack. Her quest for justice soon pushes her to the edge as the two suspects stand trial for murder. The movie has won the Golden Globe Award for Best Foreign Language Film while Diane Cruger won the award of Best actress at Cannes Festival.

DIRECTOR: FATIH AKIN FILMING LOCATION: ATHENS

IT HAPPENED IN ATHENS (1962)

During the first modern Olympic Games in Athens in 1896, a poor shepherd decides to complete in them, while a glamorous actress promises to marry one of the winners of one of the games.

DIRECTOR: ANDREW MARTON FILMING LOCATION: ATHENS

JUPITER'S THIGH (1980)

A honeymoon turns into a breathless country chase for a police inspector and a researcher of ancient Greek civilization.

DIRECTOR: PHILIPPE DE BROCA FILMING LOCATION: KALABAKA, PARGA, CORFU, ATHENS

MALE HUNT (1964)

A Frenchman is getting ready to marry the woman of his dreams. He begins to have second thoughts though when his best friend, a sworn bachelor, tells him that women only use marriage to exploit men. Under that influence, he leaves for Greece on his own.

DIRECTOR: EDOUARD MOLINARO FILMING LOCATION: ATHENS, RHODES

MY LIFE IN RUINS (2009)

A Greek-American tour guide (Nia Vardalos) leads and assorted group of misfit tourists around Greece. In a hysterical clash of personalities and cultures, everything seems to go wrong.Until one day, a very special tourist (Richard Dreyfuss) shows her how to have fun and take a good look at the last person she'd ever expect to find love with: her quiet and sexy Greek bus driver (Alexis Georgoulis).

DIRECTOR: DONALD PETRIE FILMING LOCATION: ATHENS, OLYMPIA, DELPHI

NEVER ON SUNDAY (1960)

A look at the life of Ilya, (Mercouri) a carefree Greek prostitute, who lives in the port of Piraeus and meets an American scholar Holmes (Dassin), an American tourist and classical scholar who adores all things Greek. The two try to change each others' perception and way of living for the better. The movie won the Academy Award for Best Original Song (Manos Hadjidakis for "Never on Sunday").

DIRECTOR: JULES DASSIN FILMING LOCATION: ATHENS, PIRAEUS

NEW YORK STORIES (1989)

Τhree stories happening in New York. The first, by Scorsese, is about a painter who creates his works helped by high volume music and an attractive assistant; second, by Coppola, is about a rich and bold 12 years old who helps her separated parents to reconciliate; third, by Allen, is a witty piece of comedy about the impossibility of getting rid of the son's role. The one of Coppola includes a concert on top of the Acropolis Hill.

DIRECTOR: WOODY ALLEN, FRANCIS FORD COPPOLA, MARTIN SCORSESE FILMING LOCATION: ATHENS

A WOMAN AT HER WINDOW (1976)

The wealthy Austrian-born wife of a penniless Italian diplomat and playboy in 1936's Greece, amuses herself pursuing a shallow loveless affair with a nobleman. Her life is changed when she rescues a political activist she finds hiding beneath her window and falls in love with him...

DIRECTOR: PIERRE GRANIER- DEFERRE FILMING LOCATION: ATHENS

RAISE THE TITANIC (1980)

The American military is developing an experimental defence system that requires an extremely rare mineral in order to work. It is known that around the turn of the century a miner exported some of the mineral. Hopes are dashed they learn that he transported the mineral on the Titanic. But perhaps the Titanic can be salvaged...

DIRECTOR: JERRY JAMESON FILMING LOCATION: HYDRA, ATHENS

RUBY CAIRO (1992)

A young widow discovers that her late husband had stashed a fortune in secret bank accounts across Europe, and sets off to follow a trail of clues encoded in a set of baseball cards.

DIRECTOR: GRAEME CLIFFORD FILMING LOCATION: ATHENS

SIGNS & WONDERS (2000)

Alec (Stellan Skarsgard), an American living in Athens, leaves his wife (Charlotte Rampling) for another woman, Katherine (Deborah Kara Unger), but then tries to return to her over his guilt, but she's more interested in a Greek political activist (Dimitris Katalifos). He is under the influence of signs and premonitions with blue being his color, and yellow being the color of Katherine.

DIRECTOR: JONATHAN NOSSITER FILMING LOCATION: ATHENS

TEMPEST (1982)

A middle- aged architect is going through a difficult mi-life crisis. He abandons his wife, leaves New York, and moves to Greece with his teenage daughter. He meets a singer, they become lovers and they move to a Greek island. One day, a twist of fate brings his wife and her new lover to the island due to a shipwreck.

DIRECTOR: PAUL MAZURSKY FILMING LOCATION: ATHENS, PIRAEUS

THE 300 SPARTANS (1962)

In 480 BC Spartan king Leonidas led an extremely small army of Greek Soldiers (300 of them his personal body guards from Sparta) to hold off an invading Persian army more that 20 times as large. The actial heroism of those who stood (and ultimately died) with Leonidas helped shape the course of Western Civilization.

DIRECTOR: RUDOLPH MATE FILMING LOCATION: KORINTHOS, ATHENS

THE ANGRY HILLS (1959)

In 1941, an American journalist (Robert Mitchum) reporting from Greece is given a secret list og German collaborators to transport to British Intelligence headquarters. He is helped by Greek resistance fighters as he is pursued across the country by the Nazis...

DIRECTOR: ROBERT ALDRICH FILMING LOCATION: ATHENS

THE BURGLARS (1971)

A band of crooks, led by a professional jewel thief, break into a mansion on the outskirts of Athens to steal a priceless collection of emeralds. The robbery is a success, but the gang miss their escape transport out of the country. Meanwhile, their leader is pursued by a crooked police chief, who will stop at nothing to lay his hands on the stolen jewels...

DIRECTOR: HENRI VERNEUIL FILMING LOCATION: ATHENS, PIRAEUS, CORFU

THE GREEK TYCOON (1978)

She was the most famous woman in the world. He was a peasant, a pirate, a shark. The Greek Tycoon is the story of their fiery romance. Liz Cassidy, the unhappy widow of an assassinated American president, is pursued by womanising millionaire businessman Theo Tomasis, who proves to be very persistent. Starring Jacqueline Bisset, Anthony Quinn, Edward Albert and James Franciscus.

DIRECTOR: J. LEE THOMPSON FILMING LOCATION: CORFU, ATHENS, MYKONOS

THE ISLAND OF LOVE (1963)

When their gangster- financed B- movie flops, two conmen flee to Greece to escape the mobster who's after them. Once there, they work up another scam to open a resort and one of them falls for the gangster's niece.

DIRECTOR: MORTON DA COSTA FILMING LOCATION: HYDRA, SPETSES, ATHENS

THE LITTLE GIRL DRUMMER (2018)

Brilliant young actress Charlie strikes up an acquaintance with an intriguing stranger while on holiday in Greece, but it rapidly becomes apparent that his intentions are far from romantic.

DIRECTOR: PARK CHAN- WOOK FILMING LOCATION: ATHENS, NAXOS

THE OTHER SIDE OF MIDNIGHT (1977)

A beautiful French woman falls in love with a dashing American pilot. She expects him to marry her, but instaed he abandons her. She later becomes a successful actress and manoeuvres to ahve him hired as the private pilot of her wealthy Greek lover, only to rekindle their passion.

DIRECTOR: CHARLES JARROTT

THE ROAD TO CORINTH (1967)

During the Cold War in Greece, NATO radar and missile systems experience mysterious Robert Ford and his wife, Shanny (Jean Seberg), takes over the investigation despite the opposition of the head of the secret service, Mr. Sharps (Michel Bouquet). The latter orders the intelligence agent Dex (Maurice Ronet), a friend of Robert and Shanny, to monitor Shanny's whereabouts. The film is also known as "Who's Got The Black Box?"

DIRECTOR: CLAUDE CHABROL FILMING LOCATION: ATHENS

THE STEPS (1966)

An artist returns to Santorini, where she spent her childhood, to face the ghosts of her past and her present. Starring Irini Papa, Umberto Orsini and Takis Emmanuel.

DIRECTOR: LEONARD HIRSCHIELD FILMING LOCATION: SANTORINI, ATHENS

THE TRIP TO GREECE (2020)

When Odysseus left Troy it took him ten years to get back to his home in Ithaca. Steve and Rob have only six days on their own personal odyssey in THE TRIP TO GREECE. On the way they argue about tragedy and comedy, astronomy and biology, myth, history, democracy and the meaning of life!

DIRECTOR: MICHAEL WINTERBOTTOM FILMING LOCATION: LESVOS, HALKIDIKI, ATHENS, HYDRA, ITHACA

CHALTE CHALTE (2003)

This romantic Bollywood movie starring Shah Rukh Khan was extensively shot in the beautiful destination of Greece. Its famous romantic number, 'tauba tumhare yeh ishare,' was shot around Athens University, Lycabetos Hill, the Olympic Stadium and concludes on the picturesque island of Mykonos.

DIRECTOR: AZIZ MIRZA FILMING LOCATION: ATHENS, MYKONOS

TINTIN ET LE MYSTERE DE LA TOISON D'OR (1961)

The famous Belgian reporter Tintin, along with his dog Snowy (Milou) and Captain Haddock, sail to Greece in an old rust bucket called the Golden Fleece. Soon enough though, the ship's hidden secret gets them all in big trouble.

DIRECTOR: JEAN JACQUES VIERNE FILMING LOCATION: ATHENS, KALABAKA

THE SISTERHOOD OF THE TRAVELLING PANTS 2 (2005)

For the first time since their friendship began, four young girls are separated for a summer. One of them, Lena, visits her grandparents in Greece and meet Kostas, with whom she falls in love...

DIRECTOR: KEN KWAPIS FILMING LOCATION: SANTORINI

27 MISSING KISSES (2000)

A young woman's passion has a remarkable effect on a Russian village in this comedy-drama with fantasy elements. Sybill (Nino Kuchanidze) is a teenager who is sent to a small town in the country to spend the summer with her aunt. Despite her tender age, Sybill is ripe and sexually aware, and while the initial object of her attention is Alexander (Eugenji Sidichin), a widower in his early 40s, she instead pairs up with Mickey (Shalva Iashvili), Alexander's teenage son.

DIRECTOR: NANA DZHORDZHAZDE FILMING LOCATION: ATHENS, KALAVRYTA

40 CARATS (1973)

A forty-year-old conservative divorcee Manhattan realtor finds herself attracted (while on holidays in Greece) to a twenty-two year old New Yorker and they spend the night together. She then turns to New York and she is stunned to learn that he is her daughter's boyfriend. He then pursue her, and is uncertain of what to do...

DIRECTOR: MILTON KATSELAS

FANTASIES (1981)

Set on Mykonos Island, the story is about a sister (Bo Derek) and brother (Peter Hooten), who return home after years abroad. Falling under the island's erotic spell, the girl and boy discover that their love goes beyond filial. The incestuous nature of the story evaporates when it is discovered that the two aren't actually related after all.

DIRECTOR: JOHN DEREK

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