Greece Travel

Travel on a Rick Steves tour through Greece or Turkey for the very best value in a European vacation. Rick packages all his tours to include small groups, great guides, central hotels, all sightseeing, and memories to last a lifetime…

If you mention Santorini to most people they will often tell you how expensive it is, and is only a destination for those with money to burn or a newly joined couple intent on splashing out on their idyllic honeymoon. This is definitely true if you want to stay in the main towns of Fira or Oia and if…

Last week, I wrote an article called “Five Destinations to Visit for Under $30 USD.” One of the places I listed was Greece, which brought a lot of pleasantly surprised comments from readers. Most people never think of Greece as a cheap destination, lumping it in with the other eurozone countries as overpriced…

Destinations : Athens - Kusadasi - Patmos - Crete - Santorini - Athens 3 days touring on land and 3 days touring by boat is one of the most unique holidays you will ever take. This tour is a combination visit to Turkey and Greece, starting in the historically rich destination of Athens. Additional highlight…

With Greece on the brink of another economic collapse and indebted to impatient creditors, should travelers to the European nation be wary about their upcoming vacations? Hundreds of ATMs have reportedly run out of cash, as Greeks rush to remove their money from the country s shaky financial system…

As Sue Scanlon prepares to visit northern Greece this summer, she is keeping a close eye on the crippling financial crisis that has enveloped the historic Mediterranean nation. “We have completely rethought our spending options, ” said Scanlon, who lives in Worcester, Massachusetts, and works for student…

Greece is officially called the Hellenic Republic and is a country in Southwest Europe. Athens is the country s capital and also the largest city. Greece is strategically located at the crossroads of Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and Asia. This country also consists of eleven geographical regions:…

All four seasons offer enjoyable opportunities for visitors to Santorini, Greece. (Photo: Santorini, Greece image by AGITA LEIMANE from Fotolia.com ) Related Articles Half of the Greek economy is based on service sector and tourism industry employment, and many Europeans visit Greece during the summer…

Greek islands such as Rhodes are right off the Turkish coast and are easily reached by ferry. (Photo: Medioimages/Photodisc/Photodisc/Getty Images ) Related Articles As significant portions of both Greece and Turkey s coastlines front the Aegean Sea, traveling between the two countries can be incredibly…

I’m going to go out on a limb here and make a bold statement; every inch of Greece is beautiful – and not just your regular run of the mill beautiful, I’m talking jaw-droppingly, wow-inducing, mind-blowingly beautiful. How many other countries can say that? Of my two weeks in Greece this summer, I was…

If you’ve been following the news, you no doubt know of the financial troubles that have been happening in Greece. A few weeks ago, banks shut down (although they have since re-opened) and ATMs were given set caps of EUR 60 per withdrawal as the country attempts to dig out of its massive debt. And while…

The beauty of Greece speaks for itself. The name alone brings to mind images of gorgeous white buildings, heavenly islands, ancient ruins, delicious food and stunning beaches that shimmer as the sun slowly sets over the deep blue Mediterranean. With its obvious beauty paired with a deep-rooted history…

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Mykonos, Kusadasi, Patmos, Rhodes, Crete & Santorini plus Classical Greece optional extension 9 days from $2299 $1 per person, double occupancy* Athens, Mykonos & Santorini plus Classical Greece optional extension 11 days from $2599 $2299 Istanbul, Kusadasi, Santorini, Crete, Rhodes…

(Photo: Jonrawlinson: Flickr.com ) Related Articles Vacationing in Greece might not be a completely safe experience, but as long as reasonable precautions are taken, you have a good opportunity to have a great time and not be the victim of a crime. Greece, as an entry point to Europe from the Middle…