After having spend time in and around Athens (link) we are headed for a few of the Greek Isles. With so many islands to choose from, which ones do you pick to visit? We had carefully researched and selected three of the nearly 2,000 Greek Islands. Our choices were based on geography: they had to be near Athens because of our limited time.
From Athena to Zeus: sightseeing in Greece
Even though we are relatively experienced travellers, planning our time in Greece was daunting. In most countries or cities there are a few major attractions that you know you ought to see. But the sights of Greece are overwhelming… In a country with this kind of history, what do you want to see in a few days? And how do you get around without speaking the language or being able to decipher the signs?