Tour to Greece - Greece Tours, Greece Tour Packages

Tour to Greece - Greece Tours, Greece Tour Packages

Greece is one of the world's most popular tourist destinations. Millions of tourists undertake a Tour to Greece each year. The nation received about 17 million visitors last year. It is a large number for a small country of 11 million citizens. The sheer number itself bears testimony to the immense popularity of Greece as a tourist destination. In the opinion of many, a Tour to Greece is one that people cherish for the rest of their lives.

Visitors are drawn to the country's beaches and reliable sunny summer weather, its nightlife, historical sites and natural beauty. Over 90% of visitors who come to Greece come from other European countries. Although in recent years there have been growing numbers of tourists from other regions of the world.

Many first-time visitors arrive on Greece Tour Packages with specific images in mind and are surprised to discover a country with such regional and architectural diversity. The famous whitewashed homes and charming blue-domed churches only characterize a specific region of the country (the Cycladic islands).

Architecture varies greatly from one region to the next depending on the local history. Visitors will find neoclassical architecture in the cities of Ermoupolis and Nafplio, Ottoman-influenced buildings in Grevená and Kozáni, whitewashed Cycladic homes on the island of Páros, and pastel-colored baroque homes and churches on Corfu.

The nation's terrain is just as varied as its architectural heritage: idyllic beaches, towering mountain ranges, wine-producing valleys, vast stretches of olive orchards in the south, and lush forests in the north. Greece's historical sights are just as varied. The country is littered with just as many medieval churches and castles as classical ruins and temples. Your Tour to Greece is sure to be a very enriching one.