Greece by Gunilla Leuterio

Welcome to Greece, the land watched over by the powerful Greek gods and goddesses. The Greek's passion for the art runs strong, for several large buildings and sculptures were made of entirely white marble that's all chiseled by two hands. Many of the famous historians, scientists, and mathematicians were from Greece such as Aristotle, and Plato. Several people from around the world were influenced by the Greeks and followed their creative mind. Come and venture beyond the land and islands that make this once great empire and civilization.

Cities

Many temples and old buildings are found throughout this land. Unfortunately, many of the once great architectures tumbled down to rumble due to the invasions, earthquakes, fires, and erosion. You won't be discouraged because you could still see the ruins and reenvision what could've been there thousands of years ago.

Athens

Athens, Greece is the main capital of today. Even when you are sight-seeing the city, you should still be on the lookout for danger. Since several places are made of marble, it can be very hazardous because it can get very slippery especially in the rain. Pickpockets are often present in the metro systems, so be very alert for your wallets and precious items.

When you step into Acropolis, you are visiting one of the wonders of the world. The famous attraction, the Parthenon, has pristine white marble to the touch and lifts your soul. The Parthenon absorbs the warm, enviting sun's colors and the gentle, mysterious moon's light. Tourists were enlightened by this inner power of the blessed gods.

Festivals

Hellenic Dancers

Hellenic Festival

The annual Hellenic Festival is Greece's most important cultural event. It lasts from late May to October. It contains international music, dance, and of course, theatre. It takes place at Odeon of Herodoes Atticus which is one of the world's most historic sites. This festival mainly celebrates the culture of Greece which is dance, art, music, and drama.

Art, Drama, Music

Theatre

For centuries, Greeks were excluding woman from sociaty making them second class to the men. They even exclude them to theatre and drama arts, so what do they do? The men performs the plays, but here's the catch, even the women parts. The audiences in Greece were packed with people attending theatre because they simply enjoy the entertainment. Even today, people in Greece would reenact the plays written centuries ago and act out the parts.

Currency

The currency for Greece is the euro. 1,000 U.S. dollars = 732.2 euros.

Airlines

Our next spot from Athens, Greece is Madrid, Spain.

The cost of flying from Greece to Spain ranges to about $850-$3,102.

The airlines that fly there are Alitalia, KLM Royal Dutch, Iberia, Czech, Lufthansa, Lot Polish, Swiss Intl, Air China, Air, France, SAS, Air Europa, Turish, Brussels, and Aeroflot airlines.

If you ever want to revisit Greece from San Jose, California, this is what you'll have in store for you.

The cost of flying from San Jose to Greece is about $820-$2,495.

The airlines there are United, Frontier Airlines, Continental Airlines, British Airways, American Airlines, Air One, Alaska Airlines, Aegean Airlines, Frontier Airlines, US Airways, Lufthansa, and more.

Car Rental

The cheapest car is the economy car with $47.50 as its daily rate.

The most expensive car is the midsize car with $74.65 as its daily rate.