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Greece, for a discovery trip Greece is the witness that often the wonderful is at hand. On this earth shaped by centuries of history, secular monuments are majestically standing. In Athens, the country's capital, take the direction of the Acropolis where the most beautiful vestiges of the ancient city of Athens are concentrated. You will discover the temple of Athena, dedicated to the protective goddess of the city. By continuing your way, you will arrive at the Parthenon, and its majestic columns, masterpiece of architecture of the time. From there, you will have a breathtaking view of the whole city. But do not leave Athens without exploring its modern and more contemporary aspect. Take a look at the many galleries of the city to admire the artistic fiber of the inhabitants. Party until the end of the night in one of the city's nightclubs and taste local specialties. If the acropolis visit is not enough for you, and you want more monuments and historic sites, take the Peloponnesian road. You will discover the ancient city of Olympia where the first Olympic Games took place. In the old stadium, you can sit on the stands where the first supporters sat down, align yourself on the starting line like the athletes of yesteryear or imagine you in place of the judges by sitting on the bench that was intended. Also take advantage of the moment you spend in the Peloponnesis to visit Mystra where the frescoes of the ruined churches, the palace and the libraries testify to the cultural and artistic richness of the Byzantines. To finish in style a stay in Greece, take the road to the Hydra Island to enjoy the joys of water on one of the beaches with the wild beauty of Greece. Mykonos and its windmills, Santorini and its troglodyte villages with whitewashed walls and bright blue windows also welcome you for peaceful stays at sea. Greece: When to leave? To make the most of the Greek landscape and not be too jostled when visiting tourist sites, program your trip to Greece in the spring or fall. From Passover to mid-June, and mid-August to mid-October, all the conditions are met to make your stay in Greece an unforgettable moment. The temperatures are soft and the frequentation of the sites is quite suitable. If you only plan to visit the big Greek cities, then you can schedule your stay in winter, that is to say from November to March. In other parts of the country, the sites worthy of interest close their doors while waiting for sunny days.