When it comes to Greece, a lot of people just think about the beautiful islands. But I’ve spent some time seeing other parts of the country and love what’s on offer!

Michael Turtle – TIME TRAVEL TURTLE

Summer in Europe, and the Greek islands are one of the most popular destinations for people looking for a getaway. And there’s no doubt the blue waters and sunny beaches are one of the country’s treasures (if you can avoid the tourist crowds).

Many people skip the capital city of Athens but I think it’s a wonderful place, full of historical sights and friendly fun modern culture. Sure, it’s pretty hot in the height of summer but that means it’s a perfect place to visit off-season when other parts of Europe are too cold.

Of course, the Ancient Greek Empire was one of the most important in the story of humanity so it’s no surprise there are lots of other places across Greece that are worth visiting. Archaeological sites like Mycenae, Olympia, and Epidaurus are all fairly easy for visitors to access.

Regardless of whether you’re coming for a holiday or for the history, you’ll find Greece to be a generous country with plenty of surprises.

A 3-DAY ATHENS ITINERARY >> SEE THE BEST OF THE ANCIENT CAPITAL <<

There is so much to see in Athens that it can help to have a bit of a plan before you arrive. I’ve put together this 3-day itinerary for Athens that will take you to all of the best historic sites as well as a few other special places.

CLIMBING THE ACROPOLIS >> WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT SEEING THIS LANDMARK <<

You can’t go to Athens and not see the most famous sight in the city. In fact, I think that climbing the Acropolis is such a special experience, it’s worth going regardless of where you’re planning to visit in Greece.

THE BIRTHPLACE OF THE OLYMPICS >> VISIT THE HISTORIC SITE OF OLYMPIA <<

The Olympics is the most important sporting event in the world these days but thousands of years ago it was a very different affair. Here’s how you can visit Olympia and see the origin of the Olympics for yourself.

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