Be sure to visit the Kalambaka region to see the famous Meteora, then on to Delphi where you can explore the ruins of the acclaimed Delphi Theatre and Temple of Apollo. Continue your journey to Olympia, the cradle of the Olympic Games and, of course, you must visit the capital, Athens.
Would you like to experience the unique culture of this foreign land? Simply venture off the beaten path, where in appearance there is nothing to see, and you are likely to be welcomed in the traditional Greek fashion, known as philoxénia, the time-honoured tradition of the Greeks.
Explore Greece in your rental car
Make your travelling even more enjoyable by renting a GPS. You can drive without having to worry about getting lost! You should know that an international driver's licence is required to drive in Greece. Want to learn more? You'll find plenty of practical information here. In addition, we have prepared a list of things to do in the capital to start off your visit to Greece.
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| Capital: | Athens |
| Currency: | € (euro) |
| Official language: | Greek |
| Population: | 10 738 000 |
| Total area: | 131 957 km² |
| President: | Ekaterini Sakellaropoulou |
| Prime minister: | Kyriakos Mitsotakis |
| National motto: | Eleftheria i thanatos (Freedom or death) |
| Anthem: | Ymnos is tin Eleftherian (Hymn to liberty) |
| National day: | October 28th |
| Largest cities: | Athens, Thessaloniki, Piraeus, Patras, Heraklion |