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Top 50 Best Things to Do in Greece [2025]
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Acropolis of Athens
4.6
/5
1230 reviews
9.6
From AU$ 66.24
Based on 37,574 reviews
>100 km from downtown
Phone +30 21 0321 4172
Address: Athens 105 58, Greece
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-3 hours
Featured in 2025 Global 100 – Night Attractions
Highlights:
Surrounded by 46 Doric columns
Panoramic Athens & Aegean Sea
Saved by 537 users567 positive reviews
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The Acropolis is worth a visit. It is the greatest immortal work of ancient Greece and a world cultural heritage. It carries a heavy historical culture and can make tourists feel the vicissitudes of the millennium and the glory of ancient Greek civilization. - Parthenon: The core building of the Acropolis, built in the 5th century BC, is a prominent representation of ancient Greek architectural art. It adopts the Dorian column and has a unique modified design, such as the use of the column expansion outline, to make the temple both solemn and dynamic. The temple also features beautifully decorated sculptures surrounding Athena, adding to the architecture. - The Temple of Iriktion: unique architectural style, complementing the Parthenon. The six female statues in the south colonnade are perfect examples of architectural sculptures around the world, and these statues are not only beautifully shaped, but also bear the load-bearing function, showing the superb skills of ancient Greek craftsmen. - Athena Victory Temple: built to commemorate Athens' victory in the Persian War, the Nikki is a symbol of victory. Although the statue of the goddess no longer exists, the temple is in a great location, a good place to take pictures, and people can feel the courage and confidence of the ancient Greek people. - Great view: The Acropolis is located high in the hills, overlooking the entire city of Athens, with the Areopagos rocks to the west, the observation deck to the east and the wall to the south of the Parthenon all offering a very wide view.
It is an important historical heritage of ancient Greek culture and is worth visiting. If you go, it is best to learn about the culture in advance or find a guide. If you go by yourself, you will just take a quick look and may not be able to understand the interesting things in history. The only thing you need to pay attention to is not to bring any equipment related to commercial photography, which may be temporarily confiscated when you enter the park. Secondly, do not touch the marble, even if it is not fenced off. There are staff who are always watching and reminding tourists not to touch the marble.
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Santorini
4.7
/5
614 reviews
8.9
>100 km from downtown
Address: Santorini, Greece
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-3 days
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Highlights:
Aegean sunset in Oia village
Donkey rides & unique charm
Saved by 425 users235 positive reviews
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We experienced a comfortable tour for 3 days on the beautiful island. We drove to a lot of scenery. It was very easy to rent a car or scooter. Then you can go anywhere more convenient. Finally It was very unforgettable journey ☺️
I took a “Blue Star Ferries” from Athens to Santorini, which was a smooth and scenic journey lasting about 8 hours. The ride was comfortable, and it offered beautiful views of the Aegean Sea as we made our way to the island. Pro tips! use your student card and you will get 50% discount! thanks me later 😘
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Acropolis Museum
4.6
/5
336 reviews
8.5
From AU$ 43.55
Based on 38,195 reviews
Koukaki | >100 km from downtown
Phone +30-21-09000900
Address: Dionysiou Areopagitou 15, Athina 117 42, Greece
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 hours
Highlights:
Transparent floor overlooking excavation site
View Acropolis & stunning surroundings
Saved by 240 users201 positive reviews
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The biggest feature of the Acropolis Museum is its spatial design, which is equivalent to making the Acropolis as a whole a simple space. Standing in front of the huge glass curtain and looking at the ruins of the Acropolis, it feels like a spatial transformation. The sculpture art of ancient Greece is indeed beyond compare. My favorite is the Maiden Column of the Temple of Poseidon; it is said that the head of the family stopped in front of a sculpture for a long time when visiting the Acropolis Museum. It's a pity that my stay was too short. I suggest that you spend more time in the Acropolis Museum, at least half a day.
In order to appreciate and understand the Acropolis ruins in a targeted manner, I planned to visit the museum first and then the Acropolis. Although the museums are similar, the design and exhibits of the Acropolis Museum are unique, and there are many things worth savoring.
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Oia
4.7
/5
647 reviews
7.8
Oia | >100 km from downtown
Address: Οία 847 02, Greece
Recommended sightseeing time: 3-5 hours
Featured in 2025 Global 100 – Night Attractions
Highlights:
Seafood & sunset at oceanfront
Santorini's iconic blue & white church
Saved by 498 users157 positive reviews
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A spectacular sunset view that attracts tourists from all over the world. The best place to watch the sunset is from Oia Castle or the cliff edge.
beautiful to watch the sunset( cloudy when we go).
santorini is a beautiful place . amazing views.
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National Archaeological Museum
4.6
/5
154 reviews
7.5
From AU$ 28.65
Based on 8,193 reviews
Omonia | >100 km from downtown
Phone +30-21-32144800
Address: 28is Oktovriou 44, Athina 106 82, Greece
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-4 hours
Highlights:
360° view of Acropolis
Next to Athens Polytechnic
Saved by 119 users37% positive reviews
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A must-see when traveling to Greece! The museum has a rich collection of treasures from the fourth century, including stone carvings, pottery, bronze, gold, etc. It's worth a visit!
The Athens Archaeological Museum is the largest museum in Greece, with nearly 20,000 collections, covering artifacts from prehistory to late antiquity, and is a microcosm of ancient Greek civilization. It is worth a visit, but unfortunately there is no Chinese explanation... If you see a collection you like, you can only use translation software to understand the history...
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Parthenon
4.6
/5
460 reviews
7.4
From AU$ 66.24
Based on 17,660 reviews
>100 km from downtown
Phone +30 21 0321 4172
Address: Athens 105 58, Greece
Recommended sightseeing time: 1 hour
Highlights:
Masterpiece of Ancient Greek Architecture
Athens' panoramic city viewpoint
Saved by 353 users159 positive reviews
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Theater of Herodes Atticus and Caryatids and Parthenon
However, the Caryatids in the Acropolis are not authentic. The authentic ones are in the nearby Acropolis Museum and... the British Museum
Like most Greek temples, this temple was also used as a treasury.
1. It was built in 447 BC to replace the old Parthenon (destroyed by the Persians in 480 BC).
2. For a while, it was the treasury of the Delian League (which later evolved into the Athenian Empire).
3. In the 6th century AD, the Parthenon was converted into a church dedicated to the Virgin Mary (the original Athena was also a virgin).
4. In the early 1460s, after being conquered by the Ottoman Turks, it was used as a mosque.
5. It was used as a gunpowder magazine by the Turkish army in 1687 and was unfortunately severely damaged in an explosion.
6. By 1800, only half of the Parthenon statues survived. After obtaining approval from the Ottoman government, British Ambassador Sir Elgin began to transport half of the surviving statues back to Britain at his own expense starting in 1801, and they began to be exhibited in the British Museum in 1817.
Athens is a city with many cultural relics and historical sites, especially temples. We visited many temples in Greece and also visited famous temples on the islands when we took a boat tour of the Aegean Sea. Greece is still a very culturally rich tourist destination.
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Temple of Olympian Zeus
4.3
/5
281 reviews
7.0
From AU$ 44.12
Based on 4,662 reviews
Koukaki | >100 km from downtown
Phone +30 21 0922 6330
Address: Athens 105 57, Greece
Recommended sightseeing time: 0.5-1 hour
Highlights:
Ancient Greek pillars & glory
End of Doric architecture era
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Although it is a site under restoration, you can still feel the weight of history. The ticket inspector did not immediately recognize the admission voucher. He looked at it for a long time and asked why there was no price displayed. We explained and finally got in.
The scene must be watched with the background story, otherwise you will just be looking at a pile of stone pillars. The temple is built with limestone, and the roof is made of marble. It is supported by 34 Corinthian columns about 17 meters high, 13 long and 6 wide. There are exquisite marble carvings on the gables and the porch of the inner hall, and there are many Athenian-style statues on the eaves.
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Syntagma Square
4.4
/5
322 reviews
6.7
Based on 2,428 reviews
Syntagma Square | >100 km from downtown
Phone +30-21-03254708
Address: Pl. Sintagmatos, Athina 105 63, Greece
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 hours
Highlights:
12-foot-tall soldiers' monument
Watch Greek soldiers' changing ceremony
Saved by 116 users114 positive reviews
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The city center subway transfer station, the airport bus X95 terminal, watch the changing of the guard in front of the Capitol, there is a National Garden next to it, there are ruins of an ancient Roman bath, very close to the Acropolis, the old town at the foot of the mountain is worth a walk, there are many Portuguese streets and buildings like those in Macau.
Syntagma Square is the main square in Athens, the capital of Greece. It is located in front of the Greek Parliament and is named after the Greek Constitution approved by King Otto on September 3, 1843 after the uprising. The square is bounded by Vassileos Georgiou A Street in the north, Othonos Street in the south, Filellinon Street in the west, and Amalia Street in the east. Below the square is the subway station, and there are many outdoor cafes nearby, making it a popular gathering place in the city center. There are two green areas in the north and south of the square, planted with shade trees, and a large fountain in the center, where Athenians spend the hot summer.
The most attractive attraction on Constitution Square is the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in front of the Greek Parliament Building. This monument was built in 1928 to commemorate the unknown Greek heroes who died in the war to get rid of Turkish rule. The main body of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier is the relief of the unknown soldier, an ancient Greek warrior wearing a helmet lying on a stone slab. Two famous quotes are engraved on both sides of the relief: "This is the tomb of outstanding warriors from all over the world" and "This is the coffin of the unknown soldier". There are 11 place names engraved on the lower left of the relief and 12 place names engraved on the lower right. These place names are all places where the Greek army has fought with foreign troops in history. Every hour, the presidential guard changing ceremony is held in front of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier between the square and the parliament. On Sundays and official holidays, most of the guards participate in the changing of guard ceremony, accompanied by military bands.
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Megalo Meteoro Monastery
4.7
/5
34 reviews
6.4
Based on 5,703 reviews
73.9 km from downtown
Phone +30-24320-22278
Address: Kalabaka 422 00, Greece
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-3 hours
Highlights:
Overlook unique rocks & vast valleys
14th-century World Heritage monasteries
42% positive reviews
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Since the 5th century AD, monks have come to the mountains to practice. After hundreds and thousands of years of unremitting efforts, there were more than 20 monasteries in Meteora. With the hardships of the years, only six remain.
Everyone knows the idiom "castle in the air", but not everyone can see the hanging church with their own eyes, even tourists who have been to Greece. Chinese tourists are more likely to go to Crete Island or wander along the Aegean Sea, while the Meteora monasteries in the hinterland of central Greece are rarely visited by Chinese tourists. "Meteora" means "hanging in the air" in Greek, which is what makes the many monasteries in Meteora unique.
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Navagio
4.5
/5
87 reviews
6.4
Based on 8,023 reviews
>100 km from downtown
Address: Greece
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-3 hours
No.3 of Water fun & Cool Retreats in Greece
Highlights:
Boat ride & shipwreck exploration
Rusty ship: unique photo backdrop
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I was completely attracted by "Descendants of the Sun 🌞".
Shipwreck Bay, located in Zakynthos, Greece, is known as the paradise island. In 1983, the smuggling ship Panagiotis ran aground here while transporting cigarettes, so it was named "Shipwreck Bay".
Tips:
The best viewing time is from 11 am to 2 pm on the cliff of the observation deck. When looking for angles to take pictures here, be sure to pay attention to safety!
Shipwreck Bay is the most famous attraction on Zakynthos Island, Greece. Even if you have never been here, you must have seen it on TV, newspapers and magazines. In 1983, a smuggling ship Panagiotis ran aground here while transporting cigarettes. Since then, this place has been called "Shipwreck Bay". Under the cliff, on the seashore, with blue water and white sandy beach, a rusty old iron ship lies here, which indeed creates an extremely vivid and colorful picture.
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