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1 Greece: The land of Dreams
Snapshot In Greece all your thoughts or ideas can be materialized. Visit Rhodes if you seek for Medieval époque. Santorini is one of the TOP 10 islands of the world. Athens is a city that never sleeps. Go to Mykonos to meet the world wide Jet Set Crete is the largest island in Greece, mother of Minoan civilization. Travel to Kos , the birthplace of Hippocrates

2 In Greece, you are in a crossroad of colors and cultures
In Greece, you are in a crossroad of colors and cultures! Feel the strength of History and discover the evolutionary course of thoughts, influences and experiences. Greece is a country of beautiful contradictions, a constant journey in time. Walk through the olive groves, through archaeological sites; move to clusters of islands, go through beaches and mountains and explore the breathtaking scenery. For INCENTIVE: May till June, September For MICE: All Year Round. Low Season: During Winter time and July – August (Islands) April/May and end of September/October Greece has a Mediterranean climate with plenty of sunshine, mild temperatures and a limited amount of rainfall. For the first week of December forecast of 14-16ºC during the day, 8-9ºC at night, alternating sunny and little windy and light rain. Greece is a full member of the European Union since 1981 and its currency is the Euro. All major credit cards are widely accepted in Greece. Athens is less than four hours from UK and Europe. 39 airlines in the winter and 63 in the summer provide direct links to more than 110 cities worldwide The city itself s well –connected by an integrated public transport system. Greece follows the Schengen Agreement provision and the subsequent acquis concerning short term visa issues stays of up to three months in the Schengen area. Holders of regular passports from the rest of the world need a visa in order to visit Greece and the Schengen area. Athens is the city of ideas. Some of humanity’s most exciting ideas were born in Athens. It is probably the only place in the world where you can discover a city more than 2500 years old integrated into a contemporary metropolis. To make things even better, Athens offers a lively nightlife and let’s not forget the highly distinguished Mediterranean cuisine. Try it!

3 Thessaloniki / Halkidiki
Greece: Key destinations Athens With a recorded history of 3,000 years. The capital of Greece is a large modern city which houses about 40% of the Greek population. As such it is a busy city with lively streets, a full cultural calendar, and a healthy nightlife. Thessaloniki / Halkidiki Thessaloniki is the second largest town of Greece. A town with long history and rich culture, Thessaloniki Greece is an ideal city break and intermediate destination before heading to the beach resorts of Halkidiki. Mykonos Island Mykonos island is located almost in the center of the Cyclades complex. It is particularly famous for the cosmopolitan atmosphere, the exciting nightlife, the picturesque Cycladic architecture and the magnificent beaches that makes holidays in Mykonos a magnificent experience. Crete Island Crete is the largest Greek island of Greece, it keeps intact its unique character. Its long history has left evident marks on the greek island: Minoan palaces, Venetian towns, Medieval Castles, Ottoman mosques and Byzantine monasteries constitute the most important sightseeing. Greece is appealing to… Greece in facts About 7% of all the marble produced in the world comes from Greece. The world’s third leading producer of olives, the Greeks have cultivated olive trees since ancient times. Some olive trees planted in the thirteenth century are still producing olives. Thousands of English words come from the Greek language, sometimes via the Roman adaptation into Latin and then to English. Common English words from Greek include “academy,” “apology,” “marathon,” “siren,” “alphabet,” and “typhoon.” Greece has more than 2,000 islands, of which approximately 170 are populated. Greece’s largest island is Crete (3,189 sq. miles) Greece is the leading producer of sea sponges. If anything is God-given to the Greeks, it is their climate. The best time to visit most of Greece is outside the mid-July to end of August peak season, when soaring temperatures, plus crowds of foreigners and locals alike, can be overpowering. You won’t miss out on warm weather if you come in June or September, excellent times almost everywhere but particularly on the islands. Currency: Euro (€) EUR Capital: Athens Religion: Eastern Orthodoxy Population: Time zone: EET (UTC +2) EEST (UTC +3) Drives on the: Right Calling code: +30 Electricity: Electricity is 220 V/50 Hz. Plugs are the standard continental (DIN) type with two round pins.

4 Grand Resort Lagonisi 5*
Greece: Attractive venues SNF Cultural Center The SNFCC is the first private-public partnership of its type in Greece, and one of the most important civic projects ever undertaken in the country. Zappeion Megaron Hall The Zappeion is a building in the National Gardens of Athens in the heart of Athens, Greece. It is generally used for meetings and ceremonies. Pyrgo Petreza Chateau Petreza was initially constructed to host a family. Today is a venue used for any kind of social events (corporate events, conferences, art and culture events). Balux Prive The sense of exotic combined with the sea compose an appropriate image for a special event at an idyllic atmosphere, enjoying cocktails and unique flavors literally on the seashore. Greece: Attractive hotels Grand Bretagne 5* Located right next to Greek Parliament, in the center of Athens. One of the most elegant hotels in Greece. Grand Resort Lagonisi 5* Located right next to Greek Parliament, in the center of Athens. One of the most elegant hotels in Greece. Whyndam Grand 5* Just steps from Metaxourgeio Metro Station, the modern Wyndham Grand Athens boasts a rooftop pool and bar-restaurant with panoramic views over the Acropolis Amanzoe – 5* Discover Amanzoe, a luxury hilltop hideaway hotel surrounded by undulating olive groves on the unspoilt east coast of Greece's Peloponnese near Porto Heli. FRESH Ideas!


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