Greece

 Greece is a country in southeastern Europe with thousands of islands throughout the Aegean and

Ionian seas. Influential in ancient times, it's often called the cradle of Western civilization.

Athens, its capital, retains landmarks including the 5th-century B.C. Acropolis citadel with the

Parthenon temple. Greece is also known for its beaches, from the black sands of Santorini to the

party resorts of Mykonos.

Greece is famous for its ancient philosophers, like Plato, Pythagoras, Socrates, and Aristotle, to

name a few. It is known as the birthplace of democracy in the West; they invented the Olympic

Games and theater. Ancient Greeks invented monumental temples with Greek columns.

Greece shares land borders with Albania to the northwest, North Macedonia and Bulgaria to the

north, and Turkey to the northeast. The Aegean Sea lies to the east of the mainland, the Ionian

Sea to the west, and the Sea of Crete and the Mediterranean Sea to the south.

The interesting facts about Greece are Greece is one of the sunniest places in the world; The

Greek Isles are home to over 6000 beautiful islands, each island has a unique culture and

landscape, ensuring that every destination will bring a brand new adventure!; Greece is home to

18 UNESCO World Heritage Sites - Temple of Apollo, the Acropolis of Athens, and the

Medieval City of Rhodes; 80% of Greece is made up of mountains; Santorini has different color

beaches; Greece is the third largest producer of olives; Greece is home to more archaeological

museums; Greece has a diverse array of wildlife.

The Greece best cities to visit on the vocational trip:

 Athens is a capital city of Greece and mandatory stop to Greek history. It is known as the

foundation of democracy and philosophy and a home to monuments such as the

Acropolis, built in 13th century BC. It is the old town which is full of a cosmopolitan life

and a modern Greece to explore, full of restaurants, shops, and bars.

 Piraeus is a different port city and 10 km from the Capital city, it is the easiest base to

take a boat or ferry ride to nearby islands and spend the day on the beach.

 Corfu Town is an attractive city in Western Greece, with a charming historic center -

Venetian architecture and ancient churches as well as delicious restaurants and cool bars.

The main port is a place to take ferry rides to travel the beaches on the Northwest coast.

 Santorini is the romantic island has beautiful beaches to enjoy sunny days; archipelago is

one of the favorite traveler’s destinations in the world! The charming white houses with

blue domes and emerald pools give a charming and unique touch to this Island in the

Aegean Sea.

 Meteora is the most attractive city. The ancient Greek town is a rock formation which

reserves the facilities of Eastern Orthodox monasteries. The six monasteries dominate the

landscape that built on natural pillars and hill-like rounded rocks.

 Kalambaka has small waterfalls, caves, and hiking trails to enjoy nature, something for

the more adventurous traveler.

 Mykonos is a perfect destination for beach lovers - the peaceful natural scenery, fantastic

restaurants and bars to enjoy the lively nightlife. The plenty of souvenir shops, interesting

museums like the Archaeological Museum of Mykonos.

 Larissa is one of the major cities in Greece which has historic streets that occupied for

around 8,000 years like archaeological museum. The ancient theater and Neolithic

acropolis are also impressive sites to see.

 Thessaloniki is the second-largest city with the cultural capital visit art galleries, enjoy

the bustling nightlife, or participate in the festivals and events taking place over the year.

It’s a historical city with a cosmopolitan lifestyle and youthful energy. It has a large

student population: the city's three universities have a large student body of 100,000

people.

 Nafplio port has a strategic place in the blue sea of the region. There are three fortresses

to visit, to learn about the local history and admire the views. The Venetian and Ottoman

architecture are promenading in the charming Nafplio streets.

 Kavala is in Northern Greece and excellent place to visit as a gateway to the islands. The

city has a charming historic center and archaeological sites - The ancient citadel and

Ottoman. The beaches relax enjoy golden sands as well as crystal clear waters.

 Ioannina has an excellent location for day trips to the surrounding towns, like Meteora, or

Corfu Island. The beautiful Lake Pamvotida is with the nearby mountains as part of the

landscape.

 Rhodes Town has historical sites around the whole city, the Colossus - one of the world's

ancient wonders. The historical landmarks and fantastic beaches, you can enjoy the local

shops, bars, and restaurants.

 Kastoria is a destination for peace and tranquility - Orestiada Lake and is surrounded by

the Grammos and Vitsi Mountains; Byzantine chapels and churches; enjoy the trails and

waterfalls in the area.