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Officially the Hellenic Republic, Greece is one of the most popular tourist destinations worldwide. A country in Southeastern Europe lying at the juncture of Europe, Asia, and Africa; Greece is heir to the heritages of classical Greece, the Byzantine Empire, and Turkish Ottoman rule. It is regarded as the cradle of western civilization and the birthplace of democracy, Western philosophy, the Olympic Games, western literature, geography, political science (and all sciences in general), scientific principles and most importantly drama (including both tragedy and comedy). As a tourist in Greece you not only stand at a crossroads of significant cultures and civilizations but also encounter an evolutionary process of thought, influence, and experience.

The nation has the eighth longest coastline in the world while almost four-fifths of Greece consists of mountains or hills – there are more than three hundred rocky masses varying in elevation – making the nation one of the most favorable mountain holiday destinations in Europe. The Pindus Mountains form the backbone of mainland Greece while Mt Olympus is the highest and the mostfavored if you’re a fan of Greek mythology. Mountainous regions in Greece are renowned for their singular beauty and forests, which are among the oldest natural wooded lands in Europe. Many of these destinations are now designated as National Parks, ideal for winter or alpine tourism.

From beaches mountains, to UNESCO-classified Monuments of Cultural Heritage and journeys back in time –as clichéd as it sounds - there’s something for everyone in Greece. Some of the featured cultural and archaeological pieces of the country in the UNESCO catalogue are: the Monastery Complex of Aghio Oros (Mount Athos); The Acropolis of Athens; The Temple of Epicurean Apollo; Delphi; Mystras; the monasteries of Daphni (Attica) and Ossios Lucas (Central Greece); the archaeological sites of Mycenae and Tiryns; and Olympia. You must have heard or read about at least a few of these places. Now is the time to discover (for your own good) the genius-developing secrets of Greece. Your trip is likely to result in a revolution in any area of life that you have poured thought into for weeks, months, or even years. In fact, even as much as a week in Greece could do the trick!

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