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YASU!! We are
so glad that you are interested in coming to our vibrant country.
Greece boasts an unrivalled legacy. But don’t expect your visit here to
be only a sober study of the ancient world. The Greek propensity for
partying dates back thousands of years to the God of Wine, Dionysus. One
of the main traditions is to have a spirited time (kefi) with your
friends (paraia). Greece, as part of the EU is a country of immense
history and diverse cultures influenced by its location at the junction
between the East and the West.
In the viewpoint of most, Greece is hailed by many as the “cradle
of
western civilization” and is where art became inseparable from life.
This is where the foundation of democracy, freedom of speech, the
Olympics, medicine, philosophy, and drama were founded. In one day, you
can step back 2,500 years as you walk through the Acropolis with its
commanding view. You’ll witness the architectural marvel, the Parthenon,
and the oldest theatre in the world, the Theatre of Dionysus. You can
drive to Cape Sounion and witness the Temple of Poseidon or see the
Temple of Olympian Zeus (700 years in the building). Additionally, you
can see the Olympic Stadium and/or Hadrian’s Arch which separated the
Greek from the Roman sides of Athens in ancient days. No trip is
finished without a trip to the “neighborhood of the Gods”, Plaka. Your
senses will come alive.
Athens takes its name from the Goddess of wisdom and knowledge, Athena.
It’s exciting to be here in historic Athens to witness why it was the
leading city of the world in the 1st millennium B.C. and has been
continuously inhabited for the last 3,000 years. (Interesting to know
that the size of ancient Athens in 500 B.C., during the Golden Age of
Enlightenment, was only about 2 kilometers from east to west and
slightly less from north to south, yet housed 1,000,000 in population).
The Greek people-weather-cuisine
Greeks
are passionate and proud about their motherland from it’s traditions,
culture and heritage to the music and food. Speaking of food, the Greek
cuisine is world famous for it’s freshness, simplicity and the great
taste. Try it. You’ll be eating the “original” Mediterranean diet. After
all, the word Epicurean and the first cook book came from Greece in 300
B.C. The Greek tapestry of character is from the blending of the
influences from countries such as Italy, Turkey, Persia and Arabia. The
weather is equally diverse, as it can be as hot as 110 F in the summer
and in the winter down to 35 F. No matter what you are wearing, bring
along comfortable walking shoes and, of course, a camera for Athens is a
photographers’ dream.
NOTES of Interest:
**Most places only take cash, not your credit card. Tips are usually
included in bills.
Greeks think it’s rude to rush you with a bill at a restaurant so you’ll
have to ask for it.
*Greek men are very much into their soccer games. The Greeks adore
children.
*227 out of the 2,000 Greek islands are inhabited. Only 78 islands have
more than l00 people living on them. Sixty (60%) of hotels in Greece are
found on the islands.
* Athens local time is 2 hours ahead of England, 7 ahead of N.Y. and l0
ahead of California.
Greece is situated between Italy and Turkey and is bordered by the
gorgeous Aegean, Ionian, and Mediterranean Seas. It is about the size of
England or the state of New York. The population in 2007 was
approximately 11,000,000 people. Athens, as well as each island, is a
vacation awaiting you filled with archeological sites, great food,
gorgeous nature, history, traditions, music and great strong Greek
characters all showcasing 4,000 + years of recorded history.
In one day you can only “sample” the glory that was and is Athens, so
you’ll have to plan to come back and let us show you real Greek
hospitality for your extended stay. The islands are waiting for you.
Kali Mera (Good Day)
Your Greece Cruise Excursions Team and Island Marketing Ltd.
Columns of Poseidon
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Caryatids at the Erectheion
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Ancient Agora Art
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Typical Plaka
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National Museum
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