Traveling to Greece

Spending Christmas and New Year's Eve in Greece was a wonderful way to end 2018! With a population of around 10 million, Greece is the cradle of Western civilization - every corner seems to whisper stories of ancient history.

Fun fact: Greece has more archaeological museums than any other country in the world, and the Parthenon has been standing for nearly 2,500 years.

What I Experienced

Visiting during the winter holidays meant fewer crowds at the major sites, which was a pleasant surprise. Athens was the main focus - the Acropolis rising above the city is truly breathtaking, especially at sunset. Walking through the Plaka neighborhood below felt like stepping back in time.

The drone captured Athens bathed in golden light - the city sprawling beneath dramatic sunset skies, orange and amber clouds stretching to the distant mountains. From above, you see how this ancient metropolis has grown across the Attic basin while still centering around the sacred rock of the Acropolis.

One highlight was visiting Cape Sounion to see the Temple of Poseidon perched on dramatic cliffs overlooking the Aegean Sea. I captured some drone footage there that remains among my favorite travel videos.

The Greek winter was mild and pleasant - perfect for exploring without the summer heat. The Christmas markets and holiday atmosphere added a special charm to the ancient streets.

Practical Notes

• Winter (December-February) offers mild weather and fewer tourists
• Athens can be explored in 2-3 days, leaving time for day trips
• Greek cuisine is incredible - don't miss moussaka, souvlaki, and fresh seafood
• The metro system in Athens is like an underground museum
• Greeks celebrate Christmas, but New Year's (Protochronia) is an even bigger celebration

These high-resolution aerial panoramas of Greece are available for purchase with commercial license - perfect for Mediterranean travel marketing, ancient history content, or dramatic sunset wall art.