Top of My Travel List: Greece

One destination that has always been on my travel radar is Greece. I can remember hearing about Greece from friends and family when I was younger. Over the years I have begun to hear more and more about it. I have dreamed of lounging on the gorgeous white sand beaches, sipping wine while viewing the sunsets in Santorini, and exploring the historical aspects of Greek history throughout the country. As such, there have been several occasions when I have looked into booking a trip to Greece. Unfortunately, between Nick's hockey schedule and the few months we have back in the U.S., I have not yet been able to visit this bucket list country and rather must dream of the day I do visit. Today, I'm going to look at the things I would most love to do while visiting Greece!

Santorini Sunsets

Santorini is definitely at the top of my list for Greece. If I only had one day to spend in the country, I think I would choose to spend it in Oia, one of the cities on the island of Santorini. Santorini is located in the Aegan Sea, and it is easy to imagine myself sipping wine while watching the sunset, or enjoying Oúzo by the sea.

Parthenon in Athens, Greece

Beyond the views, Greece has significant history to offer any visitor. With 17 UNESCO heritage sites, as a visitor to Greece you are never far from learning ancient history. The most famous UNESCO heritage site is certainly the Acropolis in Athens, featuring the Parthenon. The Parthenon dates back to 447 BC, and is known as one of the world's greatest cultural monuments.

beautiful beaches and landscapes

Mainland Greece and the Greek islands border the Ionian Sea, the Mediterranean Sea, and the Aegean Sea. No trip to Greece would be complete without at least a day spent lounging on the beach, taking time to cool off from the sun in the cool sea water. Speaking of the water… when visiting Greece, I am sure I will want to go sailing or on a cruise, using this as a method to hop between the mainland and explore the various Greek islands. Beyond just exploring Greece, I would also love to book a trip to Turkey for a day or two. With such close proximity, it would be the perfect opportunity to explore several new countries.

beautiful sunsets

Every evening, I would have set plans to watch the sun set over the sea, and reflect on my days spent relaxing and enjoying my time in Greece. Even just writing about Greece and looking at the stunning pictures has made me crave a day in the sun. For now, I will have to be content with researching my future trips, and living vicariously through friends and family's Greece holidays!

Have you ever been to Greece? Is it worth waiting for the warmer summer months, or should I just take the plunge and go during the cooler winter months?