For many Greek people religion is very important and there are plenty of churches dotted around the

While many people come here and rent a car, Athens Greece is a very popular cheap hotel reservations destination and many visitors do not know as much about it as they might think. The Greek people do have a reputation for being warm and welcoming and they are very polite, so good manners are the order of the day wherever you go. Being friendly yourself means that whenever you need a helping hand there will be someone who is happy to help you out.
Depending upon where you are in Greece there may be a language barrier. If you are exploring rural areas you may find it hard to find an English speaker, but in the cities most people will know at least a few phrases of English. It can help a great deal to learn a few phrases in Greek. Being able to say 'please', 'thank you' and wish people a good morning in their own language is just good manners cheap hotel reservations and can help a great deal when meeting the locals.
For many Greek people religion is very important and there are plenty of churches dotted around the city. Visitors are welcome cheap hotel reservations to services – held in Greek of course! – and these are great places to find out a little more about the history and culture of the people.
Eating out in Athens Greece is very much a family affair. It is not uncommon to see large families eating together in the restaurants and trying the local cuisine is a must. If you opt to rent a car, Athens Greece has many different restaurants in many districts to choose from, so you have the opportunity to try a variety of dishes and restaurants during your stay. Of course you may find all kinds of food, American, Far East, European, Italian, Greek, seafood etc. Don t miss to taste the Greek salad , the tzatziki sauce , the moussaka and of course the Greek souvlaki (the Greek hamburger)!
Waiting staff in restaurants work very hard and tipping is commonplace. Tips can be anything from 5% to 20% depending upon the quality of the service received. It is a good idea to make sure that tips are always paid in cash otherwise the intended recipient may not get it.
Those who are exploring the city may find it hard to know where to start and with this in mind there are several different tourism offices to choose from. These can be found in the city center and they are a great place to pick up leaflets and maps and other information that is essential for those who want to find out more about Athens.
If you rent a car, Athens Greece is a great place when considering crime and safety. Crime rates are relatively low here and you can be sure that in most districts of the city you will be fairly safe. This is one of the main attractions for tourists, in addition to the great history cheap hotel reservations of the city, the variety of historical monuments and shops and the lively nightlife. Visitors to the city often return time and time again because there is so much to do that it cannot all be done in one journey and the warm welcome from the locals helps to make every visitor feel special.