If you choose to drive, the journey offers picturesque views of the Greek countryside, with olive groves and vineyards lining the route. Buses provide a convenient and affordable alternative ...

Talk of the Greek countryside instantly conjures up images of ancient monuments, blue seas and white houses scattered on island hillsides. Yet a big part of the country is made up of valleys, forests ...

Image caption, Ancient Greek ruins of the Temple of Apollo and theatre in the ancient town of Delphi. Most people lived in villages or in the countryside. Many Greeks were poor and life was hard ...