Cheap Flights to Greece

Vacations to Ancient Greece

Greece is more than wonderful Mediterranean weather with beautiful scenery. Greece is considered the cradle of western civilization and the birthplace of democracy. Greek culture touches our lives from the words of medicine to Apollo and the Olympic Games. This traditional, Hellenistic civilization brought the world great philosophers, mathematicians and scientists. The most intriguing feature of Greece is its magnificent archaeological sites built in honor of their gods and royalty.

This cultural paradise has history from prehistoric times to the Archaic Period and beyond. Greece is home to many unique Hellenistic, byzantine, classical, and medieval monuments. There is so much culture in Greece that history books have been written on the subject.

Acropolis

One of the most famous sites is the Acropolis. This architectural masterpiece is awe-inspiring with the Temple of Athena Nike guarding the entrance. Once inside the great Acropolis site built in the classical Greek fashion, the Parthenon dedicated to the Greek goddess Athena is breathtaking.

Olympia

The wonder of Olympia holds the shrine of Zeus. The ancient Greeks believed that Zeus was the father of gods and men. His shrine rises predominantly above all else on Olympia. This ancient god was honored every four years with the Olympic Games.

Athena of Athens

The goddess of wisdom and war is Athena. Athena is the mythical daughter of Zeus alone. Greek mythology states that Athena sprung from Zeus as a full-grown woman dressed in armor. Athens is her city and the olive tree is her tree. Greek mythology describes how Athena won control of the City of Athens in a battle with Poseidon.

A flight to Greece is an exceptional vacation value. While in Greece, visitors enjoy ancient culture, mythology and architecture while learning about the scientists and philosophers who shaped future society.

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