Lonely PlanetSep 9, 2026
16 Best Things to Do in Greece
Traveling to Greece delivers in myriad ways: ancient history, stunning vistas from coastal cliff towns and the freshest food.
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- ancient OlympiaSightSite of the very first Olympic Games, with ruins of stadium and buildings.
- Elsewhere
- AcropolisAttractionAthens, GreeceQuintessential landmark of Western civilization, still spectacular after 2500 years.
- SantoriniSightThira, GreeceBelle of the Cyclades islands with famed sunsets and volcanic bowl.
- MeteoraSightKalabaka, GreeceSix ancient Orthodox monasteries seem like something from an epic movie.
- CreteSightHeraklion, GreeceGreece's largest island, offering unique cuisine and beautiful beaches.
- Palace of KnossosMuseumHeraklion, Greece4000-year-old Bronze Age capital, said to be the Minotaur's labyrinth.
- FalasarnaSightChania, GreeceBeach with soft cream sands on the island of Crete.
- ElafonisiSightChania, GreeceBeach with pink, coral-tinged arcs on the island of Crete.
- DelphiSightArachova, GreeceSanctuary of Apollo, once the bright light of the ancient Greek world.
- Byzantine upper townNeighborhoodThessaloniki, GreeceA Byzantine maze in Thessaloniki, rich with ancient history.
- Tomb of Philip II of MacedonMuseumVergina, GreeceMagnificent riches from ancient eras near Thessaloniki.
- Mt OlympusSightLitochoro, GreeceGreece's highest mountain and mythical home of the ancient Greek gods.
- Archaeological MuseumMuseumHeraklion, GreeceShowcases fascinating treasures of Minoan culture in Heraklion.
- PreveliSightRethymno, GreeceStunning beach on Crete backed by a palm forest and monastery.
- ZagorohoriaNeighborhoodIoannina, GreeceQuaint stone villages in the mountains, bases for hiking Vikos Gorge.
- Vikos GorgeTrailIoannina, GreeceSplendid natural landscapes in Northern Pindos National Park.
- Corfu TownNeighborhoodCorfu, GreeceA traveler's favorite on Corfu island with a Venetian fortress.
- ListonSightCorfu, GreeceScenic arcaded terraces in Corfu Town's Old Town.
- MystrasSightSparta, GreeceExtraordinary and important Byzantine city ruins in the Peloponnese.
- MycenaeSightMykines, GreeceImportant ruins in the Peloponnese, once ruled by Agamemnon.
- EpidavrosAttractionEpidaurus, GreeceAncient theater ruins in the Peloponnese.
- Mani peninsulaNeighborhoodAreopoli, GreeceWild territory in the Peloponnese, known for fortified towns.