The birthplace of philosophy and democracy, the land of the ancient gods and the Olympic Games, the citadel of art reflected in later eras – all this is Greece, which can be talked about endlessly. Its fabulous beaches, the atmospheric islands of the Ionian and Aegean Seas, and one of the best excursion programmes in the world attract tourists. Dozens of trips would not be enough even for a cursory overview of all the sights in Greece.

Mykonos

Mykonos is a popular resort for celebrities. It is the capital of the island of the same name, which is considered the most expensive resort in Greece. There are excellent beaches and luxurious hotels, of which, by the way, there are not many: reservations have to be made in advance, so even in high season there is no feeling of crowding. Mykonos has a star-studded, but the democratic and cosmopolitan atmosphere and the parties are world-famous. The white-washed windmills standing on the seashore are a trademark of the town. There are plenty of white houses in the city centre too, which makes the town light and incredibly picturesque. The most famous area is Alefkandra, nicknamed ‘Little Venice’ because of the miniature houses overhanging the water. There are also many churches in the city, with more than 350 in total on the island.

Athens

Everyone should visit Athens. The Greek capital is too huge, crowded, and dusty to be the ideal vacation destination. The fact that it is one of the oldest towns in the world and the origin of European civilization, democracy, philosophy, and the arts makes it well worth a visit. The world-famous Parthenon, the Agora, and the remnants of ancient Greek temples can be found atop the Acropolis hill, which overlooks the city. The 5th-century, 17,000-seat Dionysus Theatre, the well-preserved Temple of Hephaestus, and the ruins of the Temple of Zeus the Olympic, one of the most impressive ancient constructions, should also be visited by tourists. The Plaka, the city’s oldest neighbourhood and the finest site to stroll around an area that still exudes an air of antiquity, is located at the foot of the Acropolis. There are no ruins now, simply atmospheric homes that are filled with cafes, gift stores, and hotels thanks to meticulous restoration. Despite the lack of notable attractions, Plaka’s winding, convoluted alleyways are worth visiting to experience the feel of an ancient city.

Thessaloniki

Thessaloniki’s motto is relaxed. And in a city where every street goes to the sea, what else could life be like? In the confectionary capital of Greece, start the day right with some sweets, such as at one of the cafés by Aristotle Square. Then take a bike ride along the promenade and browse the shops on Tsimiski, Ermou and Egnathias. Festivals and ancient monuments have made Thessaloniki famous as a cultural capital and the bars, where the music doesn’t stop until dawn, have helped earn a reputation as the main party town in Greece. In the trendiest neighborhoods, Ladadika and Valaoritou, laughter echoes off the walls all night long as the sleepless in Thessaloniki flit from party to party. There are even bars on the water: the sunset over the White Tower is even more beautiful when viewed from the deck of a ship-bar with a glass of Greek wine.

Greece is a country where you can take pictures on your phone of locations from myths. Bill Murray performs on the stage of an ancient amphitheatre and monasteries inspire rock musicians. If you’re still in doubt that you and Greece are meant for each other, you’d better come and explore the popular and secret spots yourself. After that, it will be up to you to go where you need. Transfers Mykonos Airport will help you with this task. Or if you choose Thessaloniki for your journey, pre-book Thessaloniki Airport Taxi to make your trip more comfortable.