Historic tour in Athens and Santorini
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| Parthenon on Acropolis in Athens Greece. Image: layoverguide.com |
If you have a holiday to Bali, the last paradise then you need to enjoy a
holiday to Santorini and Athens. Two of the island is also beautiful and
amazing as Bali with all its uniqueness and their remarkable history.
After a wonderful holiday in Bali, you can continue your holiday to Athens,
also called the land of the Gods. We know Athens is the capital city of Greece.
In the north, Greece adjacent to several countries such as Bulgaria, Albania, and Macedonia. Meanwhile, in the east, Greece, and Turkey bordering the Aegean
Sea. This beautiful country is also one of the owners of the world's longest
line. Famous islands in Greece, among others Crete Island, Dodecanese, Cyclades, and the Ionian Islands.
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| Cruise in Athens. Image: familyholiday.net |
Greece is also loved by mountain climbers. Approximately 80 percent of
Greece consists of mountains and is considered a paradise by the enthusiast
mountaineers from around the world, and Olympus is the highest mountain. If you
love the sport of mountain climbing, then Olympus could be your destination.
Athens, the capital of Greece is famous for various historical relics; Athens
is also the center of economy, culture and politics in Greece. History also
notes that Athens is where the first Olympic games in the world. Athena is also
known as the origin of Western civilization (Europe) and influenced the
development of art, culture, and science in various nations in the world.
If you to Athens, make sure you visit the Acropolis. Some places that you
should visit in Athens, among others: Olympic Stadium, Temple of Athens,
Syntagma Square, the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, the National Library,
Hadrian's Arch, and of course Zeuz Temple, Panatheanic Stadium, Temple of
Athena and be sure to visit The Parthenon.
Santorini, enjoy
the best wine
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| Unique houses and buildings in Santorini. Image: travelandtweet.com |
In addition to Athens and Bali, you must not forget to visit Santorini, because Travel+ Leisure has crowned Santorini as the
"Best Island in the World". If you look at a map of the world,
Santorini is a circular group of volcanic islands in the Aegean Sea, about 200
kilometers from the Greek mainland.
Santorini covers only about 73 kilometers and only inhabited by 13,600 people and a group of the Cyclades islands.
Santorini is not only famous as a tourist destination, but you can also enjoy the
best wines on the island.
Besides having a famous wine industry, Santorini is also known for a
variety of historical sites and an important center of civilization in Europe.
If you are a fan of pasta dishes, then you should be familiar with fava beans,
and Santorini is an exporter of fava beans. The beans used in making pasta,
sauce, salad, stew, and risotto. You will also find various varieties of
watermelon and tomatoes and eggplant. Santorini is also a very typical cheese
because it is made from goat's milk dried, and cured in brine.
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| Red wine and romantic dining in Santorini. Image: salcoholidays.com |
The wine enthusiast and fans will be satisfied if you vacation in
Santorini. Enjoy white wines such as Assyrtiko, Santorini, Nykteri, Vinsanto
and Mezzo. If you prefer red wine then you can choose Brousko, Mavrathiro or
Caldera.
Some beautiful places, and points of interest in Santorini that you need to
visit include the white buildings, which look like snow on the hills. Other
cities of interest in the town of Oia Santorini, among others, which have a
blue-roofed White Church, and the Old Town. No one if Santorini is a tourist
destination attractive to drink wine, enjoy cheese and unique city.
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