| The drama and art that has surrounded Greece | | | | themselves. |
| persists today. The culture and values of its | | | | 3. Athens |
| people are amazing to interact with. Over 15 | | | | In the very cradle of human civilization, you can |
| million tourists are drawn to the country every | | | | take a helicopter tour of the beautiful landscape. |
| year. When going on holiday in Greece, you'll find | | | | The tour takes around 30 minutes and flies |
| that a good chunk of the important attractions | | | | everyday during daylight hours. The ride offers a |
| are in Athens but the countryside and outlying | | | | unique view of Athens landmarks and is |
| islands offer as much satisfaction. In this article | | | | considered by most photographers to be the best |
| are the top sights and sounds one should visit | | | | way to capture the essence of Greece. |
| when in Greece. | | | | 4. National Archaeological Museum |
| 1. The Acropolis | | | | You can catch all of the historical action here. Full |
| This building is huge and very recognizable. It | | | | suits of armor, a replica of the trojan horse, the |
| should be your first stop regardless of your | | | | war mask of Agamemnon, and more great 16th |
| planned activity list. The pantheon at mid day is | | | | century relics are available for viewing. This is |
| awe inspiring and at night you can catch a light | | | | known as one of the very best museums on |
| and sound presentation retelling all of the ancient | | | | earth. History buffs will be in their element here. |
| Greek gods. You really won't want to miss this. | | | | 5. Vindos Gorge |
| 2. Agora | | | | As the deepest canyon in the world, Vindos |
| A huge set of ruins in the valley beyond Acropolis. | | | | Gorge certainly is an eye opener. Climbing down |
| Famous philosophers Plato and Socrates taught | | | | to the bottom you will see all kinds of plants and |
| and deliberated here some 2,500 years past. The | | | | trees unique to the region. Although it can get |
| Temple of Hephaestos, imposing and | | | | really hot and humid, it gradually becomes cooler |
| well-preserved, stands on a low hill on the | | | | as you descend because the cliffs provide some |
| western side of the site. Some of the shrubs and | | | | means of shelter from the harsh elements. |
| trees in the area are as old as the ruins | | | | |