Karpathos reached its height in 5-6 century A.D, during the times of the greatest power of ancient Greek civilization. Romans, Byzantines, Turks and Venetians visited the island. Each of these cultures has left its mark on the island. It is noteworthy that the island has only recently begun to attract tourists. Due to this fact, the life and customs of the inhabitants have preserved a special national colour, which hasn’t lost under the influence of modern culture.
The Greek island of Karpathos situated next to Crete is well-known to modern tourists. This is an amazing island that has experienced a lot of important historical stages for hundreds of … 
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Karpathos is a perfect place where you can introduce your child to Greek history. Small children and teenagers won't be bored here. Olympos is a village situated 65 kilometres from the city. … Open
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Be sure to visit picturesque villages near the capital of the island. Inhabitants of Menetes, Volada and Piles live according to old Greek customs and traditions. They are not interested in modern fashion and wear national costumes. People and houses create an amazing atmosphere.
Karpathos is a place where you can taste delicious Greek dishes and find a great number of taverns. Locals love to gather around the table with friends and family, enjoying food and drinks. … Open
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City tours, excursions and tickets in Karpathos Island and surroundings
Iconic cultural sights of Greece
In Thessaloniki, it's worth to look into the archaeological museum, which houses pre-historic artifacts and a large number of antiquities, including the golden head and the shield of the Medusa Gorgona. The museum dedicated to ancient Greek, Byzantine and post-Byzantine musical instruments has 200 different items that have been used for the last 4 thousand years. In the museum of Byzantine art, tourists can recreate a complete picture of the great state. Numerous Thessalonikan monuments of early Christian and Byzantine history are in the UNESCO World Heritage List. The Arc de Triomphe of Galerius, the Basilica of Saint Dimitrios of the 3rd century, and the Church of Saint Sophia of the 7th century are among them. There is an acropolis in Thessaloniki with the remains of the ancient Greek temples.
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