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Greece country guide

4 questions, each answered from published authorities with the sources listed.

The Acropolis of Athens seen from the Theseion, with the Parthenon at the center and the Propylaea on the right above the ancient Agora — Photo: roger4336, via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 2.0 Author roger4336 · CC BY-SA 2.0 File source

When to visit 1

When is the best time to visit Greece for Athens?April to early June, or October, when the Acropolis Museum runs its summer schedule of 09:00 to 20:00 Tuesday to Sunday and the Acropolis itself can be climbed without…

Food and drink 1

What local dishes should I try in Greece, and where should I look for them?Eat the protected names — feta is a protected designation of origin registered to Greece, and the Mediterranean diet that frames it is inscribed on UNESCO's…

Places and experiences 1

What should a first-time traveler see in Greece beyond the obvious highlights?Meteora on the mainland and a working Cycladic port like Naxos — Greece has 20 properties on the UNESCO World Heritage List, and the monasteries balanced on Thessaly's…

Trip planning 1

How can I plan a memorable first trip to Greece without rushing?Allow for one mainland base and one island, and check your passport first — no visa is required for stays of 90 days or less, but the passport must carry three months'…

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