Greece is one of my all-time favorite travel destinations. Charming villages,tiny streets, a surreal white-blue architecture, crystal clear water, cordial greek mentality, and the most amazing food ever… A spirit of family and traditions is everywhere – Greece feels like home, no matter where you come from! There are so many top experience in Greece to put on you travel bucket list!
After all these years of traveling to this amazing country – let me sum up my top experiences that will make you fall in love with Greece!
If only the World wasn´t so big – I´d always end up somewhere in Greece… ok… I´m ready to go back to Greece every summer! I really do!
Nevertheless, it´s not only a matter of beautiful landscapes or delicious food. The achievements of Greek civilization in math, art and science fascinate me. Our modern alphabet, democracy, the Olympic Games, the eternal ideas of the Ancient Greek thinkers like Aristotle … even Ancient Greek Stories are still told today. And who doesn’t like films about superheroes and monsters?! All this can be traced back to the ancient culture that existed 3000 years ago.
Top Experiences to Fall in Love With Greece
1. Olimpia: Where it all started
First of all, let´s admit – Greeks changed sport. Olympia was famous beyond the Greek borders for hosting the Olympic Games every four years, starting in 776 BCE. It´s what inspired our modern Olympic Games which began in 1896.
And do you know where the marathons came from? The Greek legend tells that a soldier named Pheidippides, who fought at the battle of Marathon in 490BC, ran 26 miles to Athens to bring the news after the Greek victory.
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So, if you love sports and want to step back into its history – visiting Olimpia should absolutely be one of your top experiences in Greece. Can you imagine?! – It all started here.
And even though the Olympic Games stadium was smaller than I expected (honestly, if no one told me it was THE stadium – I’d never guess), but being able to visit the birthplace of the modern Olympic Games feels exciting anyway.


2. Athens: Visiting Acropolis
The universal symbol of the impressive Greek Civilization – what can you add to this?! Acropolis is one of the most impressive historical sites ever and one of the top experiences in Greece.
Although, during my first visit Athens has left me with mixed feelings. We´ve come across several demonstrations, and at some point I was having my doubts on whether it was my kind of city at all. Nevertheless, walking through the remains of all those temples definitely gave me some inspiration to dive into the history books and Greek Mythology. Besides, the views were simply wonderful. I wish I could travel back and explore Athenes off the beaten track.



3. Mykonos Lifestyle
Mykonos is definitely the fanciest island in Greece: everything is overpriced and yet you can’t help falling in love with those white houses. It is supposed to be a great place for parties&nightlife, which in our case was narrowed down to dining out ( I know, we are boring married couple: can´t help it).
And by the way, you know how Mykonos is famous for its beaches and blue see-through waters, right? Well, I stepped on a sea urchin there! So keep this in mind – you can’t swim everywhere (no matter how crystal the water looks) – check this list of the best Mykonos beaches before visiting!

4.Getting lost on Crete
Crete is quite important in Greek history, any ideas why? – Well, the almighty Zeus was born here. Therefore, aside from all the paradise beaches and charming little villages across the island – Crete is full of unique historic sites.
Moreover, once you drive away from the touristic places and big main cities – you still can discover the authentic Greek island lifestyle. I haven’t had this experience on any other Greek island. Maybe, cause Crete was the biggest: driving through all those mountain roads towards Kato Zakros (where we stayed) was an experience itself. A couple of times we stopped near old local villages with no tourists on the radar and at times it even felt like we time-traveled.
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If you plan to visit Crete, you should really do your research before going! There are simply so many great things to see and do in Crete. You’re be spoilt for choices, but unless you have several weeks for this trip – it´s unlikely you’d be able to see all of it.

5. Santorini: Views of a lifetime
Santorini is definitely one of the most romantic travel experiences around the world and OÃa is simply one of the most beautiful places I’ve ever been to. These views will leave you speechless, it’s one of those places you must see at least once in a lifetime.
Also, Santorini is known for some of the most beautiful sunsets across the globe. Long story short: I feel like words fail to describe places like Santorini or Mykonos. Fotos of white washed buildings and blue see-through waters do slightly better here.
Be careful with visiting during the peak season (or summer months). As one of the most romantic places around the world, Santorini constantly attracts crowds of tourists – you wouldn´t want this to kill the magic of this trip, would you?

6. 60 million-year-old rocks of Meteora
I don’t believe you´ve never come across a picture of Meteora in Central Greece. This UNESCO protected World Heritage site is a 4h drive from Athens, famous for its 60 million-year-old pinnacles of rocks. Monks lived here from the 9th century and by the beginning of the 14th century, monasteries were built. Can you imagine the unique atmosphere of this place?!
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The old magic of Meteora slightly reminds me of the Spanish Montserrat Monastery near Barcelona. Although Meteora definitely feels more ancient and spiritual, in my opinion. You know how you often feel the energy of a place and its either hit or miss: well, one quick glimpse is enough to fall enough with Meteora, I can assure you!

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OMG Greece is just so gorgeous isn’t it?! My grandparents had a house on Corfu, and we use to go up there every summer!! Hands down some of my favourite memories, and everyone is so lovely over there!! I have only ever been to Corfu, but I really REALLY want to go to both Santorini and Mykonos!! They look and sound SO BEAUTIFUL!! xx
It is such a beautiful country, especially when it comes to the islands! I´d love to visit Corfu one day: heard so many wonderful things about it!
I am dying to go to Greece! I have never seen a photo that isn’t beautiful! I heard in recent years, it has become less expensive to travel to the region. Did you find that to be true?
There is just so much to do there! And so much history! Oh, and the food? It must be to die for!
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I feel like Mykonos and Santorini are so popular between international tourists that prices there only keep growing every year! However, on the most of the less known islands the price/quality is generally better than anywhere in Europe!
And yes – food is my absolute favorite!
Greece is one of the places I want to travel to during my tour of Europe next year.
Your blog post has made me even more excited! Great images and a wonderful read.
Thank you, Lucia! Hope you get to visit Greece soon!
This trip to Greece looks absolutely amazing – I’ve always wanted to visit Athens and you’ve made me even more desperate to go now!
Heather xoxo
Thanks, Heather! 😉
We love Greece! We’ve been in Corfu, which was beautiful and this year will go to Athens. Our dream always was Santorini, hope we make it one day 😀
Sending all the love,
xx
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I hope to visit Corfu next time! Santorini is so beautiful -you´ll love it!
Greece is such a beautiful country. I love the greek islands for summer holidays and I visited many of them in the last years. Creta is fantastic and also Zante and Paros 🙂
Yiota
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So many amazing islands there, indeed!
I absolutely love Greece! Crete and Santorini are such gorgeous places. My boyfriend and I want to go to Mykonos in September for his birthday, it looks stunning! Fab post lovely! xx
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Thank you, dear! Hope you enjoy Mykonos!
Crete sounds like my kind of place 🙂 I don’t usually enjoy islands, but that’s usually because they tend to be super resort-y. If I have a chance to get away from that for a while, it’s perfect 🙂
Just curious, what about Athens made it seem like it wasn’t your kind of place?
I also try to avoid resorty places lol you just don´t get an authentic experience there!
Maybe, my high expectations are to blame here…but I felt like the city was dirty, crowded and in some areas even not quite safe! Not that Rome was too clean, but it had some special charm – which for me, was absent in Athens!
These are gorgeous places to check out in Greece! Wow, it’s amazing to see the remnants of the ruins of Olimpia and Athens! I like how it is radiating history from the pictures alone. The shores look great! Thanks for sharing these views :).
Nancy ♥ exquisitely.me
Thanks, Nancy! Greece has such an impressive history!
I loved Athens, but I didn’t get a chance to go to the islands. It is on my bucketlist for sure. Maybe I will do an island hopping cruise? Thanks for sharing on #TheWeeklyPostcard.
Cruise is the best way to see more islands – that’s for sure. However, I visited Santorini and Rhodes as a part of a cruise and next year – Crete and Mykonos, as a separate trip. And I really enjoyed the second more. You get to spend more time on each island and don´t check your clock every 15 min (or at least I do so lol) – just not to be late for a boat!
Greece looks amazing but always worried it will be to hot! Thanks for the short list.
It´s hot – especially, Athens! But on an island the sea breeze makes a big difference!
I want to go to Greece so badly, especially Santorini! It looks stunning! Thanks for sharing!
Thanks for stopping by!
Greece seriously looks so lovely. One of my friends just arrived in Crete for her honeymoon and I’ve been anxiously following along because everyone always talks about Santorini… but her pictures of Crete look GORGEOUS! I know my husband would love the ruin and the history too. I feel like there’s so much to see… I just need to figure out how to see it all. 😉
Crete is amazing! It´s really surprised me a lot – cause I visited after Santorini and I thought every next Greek island would pale in comparison lol
Another amazing island (1h 30 min flight from Crete) is Cyprus, I’ve been 3 times and can´t get enough https://atlifestylecrossroads.com/my-3rd-time-in-cyprus/
I was about to go on a trip to Greece this coming fall. Unfortunately it didn’t work out in the end, so I had to give it up. I hope I’ll visit Greece someday soon. I think I am the last person on Earth who didn’t. #TheWeeklyPostcard
Hope you’ll get to visit soon – Greece is amazing!
I want to go to Greece SO badly. Every city look so so so beautiful in it’s own way. I’m especially dying to check out Santorini!!
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Thanks, Kirsten! Santorini is one of these “once in a lifetime” places on this planet!
Greece has been on my bucket list (and Pinterest board!) for the longest time. One of my travel goals is to be on a Greek island with a glass of ice cold rose and a bowl full of olives and feta, lol. Thanks for this post, the pictures are beautiful and everything you’ve written certainly fuels my wanderlust!
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Thanks Sneha! The photos of Greek islands are also all over my social media – cause I just can´t get enough (even though I’ve been several times)!
I’ve never been to Greece but I always dreamt that one day I will be able to see it, especially Santorini and the meteora monasteries. Your trips seemed great!
Dorota
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Thanks Dorota! Every trip to Greece I’ve done so far was amazing!
Seems like Greece is trying to gain my attention every single day. I have been two times but want to go back with my husband. W have friends in Athens and really want to visit them. I know it is an incredible place to visit. There is so much to visit. Another magical place there is Meteora. #TheWeeklyPostcard
So much to visit indeed! Meteora is definitely a must!
Oh yesssss! Olympus, I would love to visit! I went to Athens for the Olympics and it was very special. I’ve also been to the tourist parts of Greece, Corfu and Rhodes and now I just want to island hop! Pinned to my Greek island hopping board … I don’t want to miss Olympus! #feetdotravel
Thanks Angie! Olympics in Athens must be such a unique experience!
wow, so gorgeous! I would love to visit one day. I really enjoyed your post.
Thanks Jennifer!
Greece is honestly one of my dream destinations to visit. It’s such a beautiful place <3
Such a beautiful country indeed!
Wow, I would love to visit Greece. Your blog has made me fall in love with it and gave me some great places to visit. Love your photos which made me feel like I was there viewing this beautiful country. Thanks for sharing! #feetdotravel
Thanks so much, Stephanie!
I concur, I absolutely love Greece. I’m yet to get to Mykonos and Crete, but the others on your list I’ve experienced. Athens is my favourite city alongside Istanbul and Beirut. It’s all about the history and culture, not to mention the food and hospitality.
I also love Istanbul and would love to visit Beirut one day! History, food, culture – everything is perfect about Greece!
Greece never ceases to amaze me, Anna. These are some very charming places. Greece is definitely easy to fall in love with. Which is the best summer destination to visit there?
I felt like islands are the best for summer, however if you could go in September – it´s much better! By the way, Athens is sooooooo hot to explore in the summer months. First time I’ve been to Rhodes and Santorini in July – you could imagine it was very touristic! Next year I went to Crete and Mykonos in September and it was way better!
Greece is on my bucket list — still haven’t been! My top choice of your 5 is Athens because of the history there. But I think Santorini would be more beautiful, with the iconic white on white buildings. If I get there, I would want to include all 5 of these places!
History in Athens is impressive indeed! But Santorini is also such a unique place!
Wow, it would be so hard to choose, with all Greece has to offer. I’d love to see all the history in Athens, then chill out on one of the islands. Wonderful photos! #TheWeeklyPostcard
Thanks Cynthia! Greece has so much to offer indeed!
I’ve only been to Athens of these places but I can’t wait to visit the islands one day. The photos of places like Santorini and Mykonos always have me wanting to head straight there. #TheWeeklyPostcard
So true! I’ve been and still get a wanderlust every time I see pictures of Santorini somewhere!
My goodness! Santorini is gorgeous!! Great photos, awesome post 🙂
Thank you!
Oh no, so sorry to hear you stepped on a sea urchin! Those things are really poisonous, aren’t they? How did you handle it?? Also, what is it about Athens that made you say it isn’t your kind of city?
You know, I thought I was going to die lol but apparently those in Greece were not dangerous ( I read all the information I could possibly find that night lol) And to my surprise the puncture wound disappeared quite soon! I’ve also heard anywhere else across the globe they are quite poisonous – I was lucky it happened in Greece!
And as to Athens – maybe, my high expectations are to blame here, but I felt like the city itself was quite dirty and even not safe in some areas! Didn’t feel any charm at all…
This is inspiration indeed to visit Greece. We’ve only visited Santorini and mykonos during cruise stops. We’d love tO return to explore more. Beautiful photoS!
Thanks Mary! Greece is such a great country to visit!
I love Greece
Yes! Same here! 😉
Oh my gosh, I had SO many reasons why I wanted to visit Greece and anyway and so this post has truly pushed me over the edge haha! Santorini looks sooooo dreamy….
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Greece is amazing indeed! And Santorini is simply one of these “once in a lifetime” places…
I badly wanted to visit this soon
Such an amazing art of God
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Jane | The Bandwagon Chic
It is for sure! Would love to visit again!
Gorgeous! I’ve always wanted to go to Santorini
Narhee
Santorini is beyond beautiful!
Santorini santorini santorini!!!! So pretty! Take me theree!
I wouldn’t mind visiting again myself! <3
I would love to visit Athens soon.
This is such a nice guide
Much Love,
Jane | The Bandwagon Chic
Thank you, Jane!
It is just beautiful. Fortunatly I have friends there eeheh. 🙂
Kisses
It´s always great to have locals to show you around!
Thanks for sharing your info. I really appreciate your efforts and I will be
waiting for your next post thanks once again.
Thank you!
Oh thanks for this guide. I have heard great things about Santorini. And yes it is truly incredible to see buildings that survived from the ancient eras truly. I would love to get here one day.
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Thanks, Allie!
I’ve only ever been to Halkidiki in Greece but Santorini is on my bucket list and I’d love to see historic Athens too! All of these ideas have given me itchy feet – I’m in desperate need of some travel!
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The photos of Greece always give me lots of Wanderlust as well!
Such beautiful photos ! I would love to visit Greece one day
Lesley Kim
Thanks, Lesley!
Such a charming place indeed. Your photos are stunning dear! Thanks for sharing!
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Thank you, Jessica!
Greece is one of my happy place in the world.. I was in Mykonos, Santorini, Create and Athens and I felt in love with all of them. I can’t decribe why the Greece is so charming… amazing photos btw 🙂
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Thank you! It´s two of us then lol I´m such a fan of Greece as well!
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The clean and tidy beaches of Greece spice up your trip and you can fully enjoy here.
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I also love Greece! Informative post, thanks 🙂
Thank you, Kate!