Or, in the memorable phrase of President Abraham Lincoln, democracy is government of the people, by the people, and for the people.

Democracy in Ancient Greece was very direct. What this means is that all the citizens voted on all the laws. Rather than vote for representatives, like we do, each citizen was expected to vote for every law. They did have officials to run the government, however.

The word “democracy” comes from two Greek words that mean people (demos) and rule (kratos). Democracy is the idea that the citizens of a country should take an active role in the government of their country and manage it directly or through elected representatives.

Greece is a very safe country to travel to. Tourists are unlikely to experience any crime or violence. The only concern is petty crime on the streets, but if you apply the basic precaution measures, your trip should go smoothly.

Yes, Greece is definately worth it! I would suggest choosing one or two islands. Meteora is somewhat far away from Athens, so if you go it will limit your time to see other places/islands. But, it was one of the most rewarding places I’ve been.

Although the prices aren’t dramatically different, Italy is slightly more expensive than Greece. Athens is a bit more affordable than Rome, and entertainment is also a bit cheaper in Greece. The cost of living in Italy is slightly higher than in Greece, and the of food and activities reflects this.

How much money will you need for your trip to Athens? You should plan to spend around €72 ($87) per day on your vacation in Athens, which is the average daily price based on the expenses of other visitors. Past travelers have spent, on average, €20 ($24) on meals for one day and €13 ($16) on local transportation.

The average price of a 7-day trip to Athens is $1,337 for a solo traveler, $2,401 for a couple, and $4,502 for a family of 4. Athens hotels range from $47 to $164 per night with an average of $87, while most vacation rentals will cost $130 to $380 per night for the entire home.