Tourist Attractions in Greece
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The raised glass floor on the first level provides a excellent view of hollowed out sixth-century B.C. ruins.

The second level has an Archaic gallery complete with freestanding ancient statues of female figures.

The dictionary defines an acropolis as a fortified building on a hill near the center of a city or town.

The Acropolis of Athens does just that. It sits on Acropolis Hill about 500 feet above sea level and is the most honored building in Athens. After visiting the New Acropolis Museum you could round out your visit by visiting the Acropolis itself.

Today there is a mystery as to the location of the original, however, the work was so revered that there were many copies made. One of the very best copies is in the Milos Archeological Museum. Another interesting fact about the island is the Christian Catacombs which date back to the 3rd century AD. These are some of the few antique Christian ruins available in the world.

Milos Island is an extraordinary tourist location with more than twenty beaches which are accessible by land and if that’s not enough, there are about fifteen more which are accessible by sea.

Of the beaches accessible by land, some of the best are Konstantinos, Provatsa and Sikia. The island’s capital city of Plaka is a beautiful town located in the foothills which provides many remarkable views of the great scenery and the sea.

Mt. Olympus is accessible by bus or train to the closest town of Litohoro. This town has grown in time to be a tourist stop. There are many good climbing trails and no special experience or equipment is needed. For maps and information there is a special office in Litohoro.

Be sure to bring water and warm clothes for the higher altitudes. Refuges are available should you decide to stay overnight. Sorry, no hotels on the mountain.

Be sure to visit the Archeological Park and Museum at the foot of the mountain. There should be some information there regarding Alexander the Great’s visit to Mt. Olympus.

In the summer time there are festivals with plays performed at the restored ancient theatre. Remember, there is always the choice of using a professional tour group to guide your visit to Mt. Olympus

At many of the locations you can leave the boat to explore the towns for a few hours. The ships typically provide information, either verbal or written, regarding the boat’s location and what you are seeing at any given time.

Just about every large town or city in Greece has a day water cruise. These are quite popular with tourists who are a bit limited on vacation time. They are great because they are well explained by the guide and usually serve lunch.

For the vacationer with a craving for exploration, there are sailboat cruises of the Greek islands. These are certainly the most thrilling way to see the islands and understand the country.

Typically, the sailing captains allow a tourist with sailing experience to haul up the sail or take the wheel. You haven’t really lived ’til you’ve been rocked to sleep with the boat on anchor over night.

So, why not include a tour of the steps of Paul in your plans for a vacation in Greece. There are several ways to accomplish this goal. If you’ve had extensive travel experience you could go it alone or with a small group and act as your own guide.

Perhaps you feel the need for more guidance so you’ll look for a tour guide company. Choosing this method you will find several businesses, such as Boutros Tours, that specialize in Christian tours.

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