There are both similarities and differences between the tourist-attracting countries Italy and Greece. (1) , both the Italians and Greeks are friendly people. (2) , the cultural relics of both countries are fascinating: Rome's Colosseum and Athens' Parthenon are two of the world's great sights. Both countries offer comfortable tourist accommodations likewise. (3) , the luxury hotels in Rome and Athens are all excellent. (4) , there are important contrasts between Italy and Greece: (5) dining in Italy can be a memorable experience, food in Greece tends to be wholesome but plain. And the look of each country is different. The Italian countryside is green and lush. (6) , the Greek terrain is dry and desertlike, (7) the elegant Italians, the Greek citizen dresses and lives more simply (8) all these differences, a tourist can expect a delightful holiday in either country.