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A GAP YEAR IN GREECE

Greece

whitewashed wonders

Greece is a picture postcard paradise that oozes charm and character.

If you're into cobblestone streets and whitewashed houses, coupled with amazing seafood, Greek dancing and long hot nights in the bars and clubs - then you've probably found your very own piece of paradise.

Essential Info
Get by on: $38 - $57 per day 
What you’ll love Islands and ancient ruins.
Greek dancing. 
Fresh seafood. 

 What you’ll hate

 Retsina (wine made from pine resin. Yuk).
Too much garlic.
Everyone seems to smoke.
Cost of a beer $3 - $4
Must buy Olives (yum) 
Must do  Visit the old part of Athens - Plaka
Must Take Your camera - you'll get some amazing pictures.
Sightseeing with your ISIC At Ancient Agora of Athens - 50% off
Eat with your ISIC At Café Ole (Patra) - 10% off
Shop with your ISIC At Ozzi Jewellery (Various) - 15% off

Walk Athens' smoggy, dirty streets, fighting your way through the stray dogs and the piles of their natural consequence. Actually, give that a miss - instead check out the ancient splendour of the Acropolis, strole the winding streets of the surrounding Plaka and then dance until the early hours, enjoying traditional Greek hospitality (plate-smashing not included). But with that done, get out to see the islands; they have it all! Stunning and dramatic beauty on Santorini, Skiathos and Andros, and magnificent historical and religious architecture on Nafplio, Delos and many others; combine that with the ever-present sun, sea and sand for a magical Greek odyssey. The nightlife is just as eclectic, whether "glamming" it up on Mykonos, chilling out on Santorini or going for the all-out partying of Ios, Crete or Rhodes. And that's not to even mention the mainland. Bob Cohen - Leeds Vicar Lane

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While you're there

Don't Miss
It's impossible to have too much fun, that's the theory behind the brand new Contiki resort in Mykonos. Sun, fun and frolics from $339.
If you're thinking about island hopping during your gap year then join the queue. It has to be one of the most sociable and fun ways to take time out. Hop onto the local ferries and away you go.
Kick back and relax on a 9-day tour of the Mediterranean, including 7 days aboard the Royal Olympic cruise liner making stops in Corfu, Venice, Dubrovnik, Istanbul, Mykonos, and Santorini from $67 per day.
Spend 15 days visiting the ancient capital of Athens and the best Hellas islands. Relax and enjoy the golden beaches and numerous historical sights from just $38 per day.   
A splendid opportunity to discover the treasures of ancient Greece combined with 7 nights on Corfu, one of the loveliest of the Greek Islands from $95 per night.

Athens: If you're looking for a place in Athens, the recently renovated Plaka Hotel offers smart minimalist accommodation in the heart of the old town. Don't miss the views of the Acropolis from the roof garden - from $44/night.   Santorini: For a small, family feel with beautiful gardens set in a lovely Greek village - Pension George offers all this, plus it's only a short walk to Santorini's main town for those that want to check out the local nightlife.

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