NEW YORK, Sept. 25, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Greece is one
of the world's leading destinations with an estimated 30 million
visitors this year. Coming off the heels of a record summer,
Greece looks to position itself as
a "365 Days Destination." According to National Geographic
Traveler, who recently named Greece one of their Best Fall Trips of
2017, ''the best times to visit Greece are spring and
fall, because you'll find the best weather, blooming wildflowers
and hotel availability."
"With mild temperatures (70s Fahrenheit through November),
world-class accommodations, easy access with affordable direct
flights from the U.S., and unmatched history and culture, more and
more travelers are discovering that Greece is a year-round destination," said
Gregoria Kamaterou, Director North America, Greece National Tourism
Organization (GNTO). "Fall is an ideal time to visit Greece to enjoy all the country has to offer,
and we welcome travelers to discover the true meaning of Philotimo
by chatting with the locals, participating in the harvest, and
experiencing our natural beauty and vibrant culture."
Greece's Endless Summer
Offers Five Must See Experiences:
- Find Your Very Own Island Paradise – In autumn, enjoy
idyllic stretches of sand almost all to yourself when you head
south to Greece's southernmost
island Crete, where you will find beaches, ancient culture and
amazing gastronomic adventurers; Rhodes, where ancient history and
cosmopolitan culture meet; or action packed Karpathos, where
adrenaline seekers go to recharge.
- Get Your Hands Dirty During the Harvest: Greece is world-renowned for its olives and a
recognized leading producer. Today, special agrotourism
accommodation and programs are now available in
Evia, Lesvos, Crete, Paros, Kefalonia, Kalamata, and
more. These programs offer visitors memorable, first-hand
experience through the entire olive oil production process
including: environmental education, learning and applying ancient
harvesting techniques, and extraction.
- Travel the Wine Routes of Greece: Those who wish to learn
about the local methods of grapevine cultivation and life in the
Greek countryside can travel selected routes that pass through the
most picturesque viticultural areas and wineries. Visitors are
welcome to taste local wines, learn the methods for making Greek
wine, and to explore traditional villages. In the Peloponnese, the
wine routes run along Corinthia, Achaia, Ileia, Messinia, Laconia,
Arcadia, Argolida and Kythira Island. And in Macedonia, they pass by Kavala, Drama, Serres,
Halkidiki, Thessaloniki, Kilkis,
Pella, Florina, and others.
- Get off the Grid on The Menalon Trail: Greece is a hiking, mountain biking and rock
climbing paradise, with 80 percent of its terrain covered with
hills and mountains. The Menalon Trail, known as one of the
"World's Best Hikes" at 46.6 miles, takes you on a tour of some of
the most pleasant villages in the interior of little-visited
Peloponnisos. The path traverses scenic mountains, deep river
gorges, quiet monasteries, and includes a dip in the waters of the
Lousios River, where the fabled nymphs bathed the infant Zeus while
hiding him from his father, Kronos.
- Relive Ancient History – People from all over the world
come to see the origins of western civilization at Greece's more than 100 archaeological museums.
These offer visitors the opportunity to enjoy ancient Greek
treasures in almost every corner of the country: The
Acropolis Museum in Athens;
Archaeological Museum of Delphi, National
Archaeological Museum in Athens, Herakleion
Archaeological Museum in Crete, and Palace of the Grand Master of
Rhodes. In the fall you can explore these sites at your leisure in
pleasant weather.
Contact:
Greta Kamaterou
Director North America
Greek National Tourism Organization
(212) 421-5777
177598@email4pr.com
www.visitgreece.gr
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