Greece offers much more than its most famous islands. Ancient sites, mountain landscapes, historic towns and mainland destinations provide alternatives to the classic beach itinerary.

15 Places to Consider

1. Athens: Ancient monuments, museums and urban culture.
2. Crete: Beaches, mountains, food and Minoan heritage.
3. Santorini: Caldera scenery, villages and volcanic landscapes.
4. Mykonos: Beaches, architecture and island atmosphere.
5. Corfu: Ionian scenery and historic town.
6. Rhodes: Medieval heritage, beaches and old town.
7. Naxos: Beaches, villages and mountain landscapes.
8. Paros: Villages, beaches and island activities.
9. Meteora: Monasteries and dramatic rock formations.
10. Delphi: Major archaeological and cultural site.
11. Olympia: Ancient sanctuary associated with the Olympic Games.
12. Peloponnese: Archaeology, beaches, mountains and historic towns.
13. Thessaloniki: Food, history and northern Greek culture.
14. Zakynthos: Ionian beaches and marine landscapes.
15. Epirus: Mountains, gorges, villages and outdoor activities.

Choose by Interest

Choose Athens and Thessaloniki for city culture, the Cyclades for island scenery, Crete and the Peloponnese for varied trips, and Meteora, Epirus or mainland regions for heritage and nature.

Continue with our Greece travel guide and Greece regions guide.

Official resource: Visit Greece.

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