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Greece has the longest coastline on the Mediterranean and somewhere between 1,200 and 6,000 islands depending on how an island is counted, of which 227 are inhabited. That figure is the whole planning problem. Around 10 million people live in the country's nine regions, and the three largest cities - Athens, Thessaloniki, Patras - are all on the mainland, while the 21 UNESCO World Heritage Sites are spread across mainland and islands alike. Most trips split accordingly: the mainland for antiquity and the mountains that fill the southern tip of the Balkan peninsula, the islands for the sea, with Crete, the largest of them, big enough to fill a week on its own.
Every city catalogued in this country so far, ranked by how much there is to see.
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Μητροπολιτικός Ναός Αθηνών
The Metropolitan Cathedral of Athens is the principal Orthodox cathedral of the Greek capital. Construction began in 1842 and was completed in 1862. It serves as the seat of the Archbishop of Athens and All Greece.
Παναγία Γοργοεπήκοος και Άγιος Ελευθέριος
Little Metropolis is a small Byzantine church situated in central Athens, near the Metropolitan Cathedral. The church is also known as the Church of St.
Παναγία Καπνικαρέα
The Church of Panagia Kapnikarea is a Byzantine-era church standing prominently on Ermou Street in central Athens. It dates to the 11th century, though portions may reflect earlier construction.
Άγιοι Απόστολοι
The Church of the Holy Apostles is a Byzantine-era church located in Athens, Greece. It stands within the Ancient Agora archaeological site, one of the most significant historical areas of the Greek capital.
Ιερά Μονή Ασωμάτων - Πετράκη
Petraki Monastery is a religious site located in Athens, Greece. It stands as one of the city's monastic establishments, contributing to the historical and spiritual landscape of the Greek capital.
Άγιος Διονύσιος
Άγιοι Θεόδωροι
Α' Νεκροταφείο Αθηνών
Αγία Τριάς
Παναγία Παντάνασσα
Άγιος Γεώργιος
Αγία Αικατερίνη
Άγιοι Ασώματοι
Μεταμόρφωσις του Σωτήρος
Αγία Ειρήνη
Μεταμόρφωσις του Σωτήρος
Ισλαμικό Τέμενος Αθηνών
Συναγωγή Μπεθ Σαλώμ
Άγιοι Ανάργυροι Κολοκύνθη
Παναγία Χρυσοσπηλιώτισσα
Συναγωγή Ετς Χαΐμ
Άγιοι Πάντες
Άγιος Αθανάσιος Κουρκούρης
Αγία Μαρίνα Θησείου
Άγιος Γεώργιος Καρύτσης
Αγία Ειρήνη
Άγιος Παύλος
Α' Ελληνική Ευαγγελική Εκκλησία
Άγιος Νικόλαος
Β' ΕΛΛΗΝΙΚΗ ΕΥΑΓΓΕΛΙΚΗ ΕΚΚΛΗΣΙΑ
Προφήτης Ηλίας
Ι. Ν. Αγίας Βαρβάρας
Παναγία Ρόμβη
Άγιοι Απόστολοι
Συνοδικό Παρεκκλήσιο Παμμεγίστων Ταξιαρχών
Αγία Τριάδα
Νέος Ναός Αγίων Ακινδύνων
Άγιος Λουκάς
Άγιος Σώστης
Αγία Σοφία
Αγία Δύναμις
Άγιος Γεώργιος
Άγιος Γεώργιος
Αγία Φιλοθέη
Άγιος Αρτέμιος
Άγιος Δημήτριος
Άγιος Δημήτριος
Άγιος Γεώργιος
Άγιος Ιωάννης Κυνηγός
Άγιος Λουκάς
Παλιά Εκκλησία Αγίου Μελετίου Σεπολίων
Αγία Τριάδα
Άγιος Παντελεήμων
Ναός Κοιμήσεως Θεοτόκου (Χρυσοκαστριώτισσα)
Νεκροταφείο Καισαριανής
Παναγία Γρηγορούσα και Παμμέγιστοι Ταξιάρχες
Άγιος Γεώργιος Κουταλάς
Αγία Βαρβάρα
Άγιος Κάρολος
Άγιος Κωνσταντίνος
Άγιος Διονύσιος
Άγιος Γεώργιος του Βράχου
Άγιος Ιωάννης
Άγιος Ιωάννης Θεολόγος
Άγιος Ιωάννης ο Θεολόγος
Άγιος Λάζαρος
Άγιος Νικόλαος Ραγκαβάς
Άγιος Φίλιππος
Άγιος Σπυρίδων
Άγιος Συμεών
Άγιοι Θεόδωροι
Αγία Άννα
Άγιος Αθανάσιος
Άγιος Δημήτριος
Αγία Ειρήνη
Άγιος Σπυρίδων
Γ' Ελληνική Ευαγγελική Εκκλησία Αθηνών
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Eight to twelve days can cover Athens, one mainland archaeological route and one island group. Every ferry leg consumes real itinerary time, so collecting ports across several island chains is poor use of a first visit.
Greece’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs provides the visa framework for entry. Passport nationality, stay length and the wider Schengen route determine whether an application is needed and where it must be lodged.
Athens is the main gateway, while ferries and domestic flights connect island groups and regional airports. Mainland buses and limited rail corridors require route-specific planning; ferry schedules should be rechecked close to travel.
April to June and September to October suit many archaeological and island itineraries without peak midsummer heat. Ferry exposure, island seasonality and mountain weather still vary by destination.
Greece prices transactions in euros (EUR). National card-acceptance and fee details are Not recorded in this bundle; confirm payment expectations with small accommodations, boat operators and remote businesses.
Greece uses 112 for emergency assistance and 230 V Type C and F sockets. A single nationwide tap-water recommendation is Not recorded, so use the relevant island or municipal guidance.
