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.