One of the reasons that tourists visit Greece via Mykonos Airport is to see the historical sites. Although Greece is a great place to have a fun time on the beach, the historical sites are a popular attraction too.

Greek mythology gives us information on ancient Greece and in these modern times we can match some of the myths to the ruins left behind. Using reliable car hire services you can visit some of these historical sites.

Some great ruins to visit in Greece

The Acropolis - Located high above the city of Athens, the Acropolis holds quite a number of ancient Greek ruins. Many tourists use car hire services from Mykonos Airport to visit The Acropolis to explore these vast ruins. They want to see the Parthenon, the Temple of Athena, the Propylaia and the Erechtheion.
Temple of Apollo - You can also hire a car from Mykonos Airport and drive to Delphi. The ruins of the temple are on the slopes of the Parnassos Mountain. The Temple dates back to 7th century BC and only its foundations and columns survive today.
Brauron - Brauron is an ancient site located in Attica that was once a tribute to the Goddess Artemis. You will also find an extensive collection of artifacts found in these ruins at the Archaeological Museum of Brauron. When you visit these ruins, you will also learn something about the Cult of Artemis that once worshipped at this place.
Knossos - This Bronze Age archaeological site is sometimes called the oldest city in Europe. Rent a car and drive to Crete where the Knossos ruins are found. These ruins are quite popular and many people arrive at Mykonos Airport hoping to visit these ruins. The ruins are multi-storied and it’s a thrill to see the setting of the myth of the Labyrinth and the Minotaur.

There are many more ruins to admire in Greece. Many tourists visit this country via Mykonos Airport simply to see these ruins and learn more about Greek mythology.

Car hire services enable tourists to travel from one ruin to another as they are spread far and wide in Greece. Some people opt to use tours to visit the ruins in Greece. The problem with tours is that they do not allow tourists enough time to explore a ruin. It can also be uncomfortable when you have to share space with other tourists. Hence, rentals allow you to visit ruins and explore them at your pace.