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This cliff-topped village is at the pinnacle of the visual drama of Santorini, with its striking white-and-blue homes, windmills and churches.

The Parthenon – the iconic symbol of Greek culture and civilization – is just one of the many temples on the Acropolis that still inspire awe, 2500 years later.

Marvel at the steeped and spectacular design of this grand cathedral, which houses a number of important artworks within its massive main chamber. 

Pay homage to Thessaloniki’s patron saint, the Roman martyr Dimitrios, whose relics are held in this ancient church, which is considered one of the most important in the city.

Size mattered for the builders of this enormous Greek temple – Pisistratus, the Greek tyrant, and Roman Emperor Hadrian – and it inspires awe even in ruins.

Explore scenic mountains, gorges, villages and shoreline. View the lasting monuments that ancient Greeks built to honor their beloved gods. 

Picture sandy beaches backed by whitewashed homes rising up hillsides from small busy ports. Bright blue sky meets deep blue ocean, resulting in scenic beauty.   

The Parthenon – the iconic symbol of Greek culture and civilization – is just one of the many temples on the Acropolis that still inspire awe, 2500 years later.

Admire views over the Ancient Agora from this hill, the site where ancient murder trials were staged and where, according to the Bible, St. Paul preached.

This cliff-topped village is at the pinnacle of the visual drama of Santorini, with its striking white-and-blue homes, windmills and churches.

Explore scenic mountains, gorges, villages and shoreline. View the lasting monuments that ancient Greeks built to honor their beloved gods. 

One of Greece’s best-preserved monuments has served a variety of uses over the centuries. Now it stands more or less intact, a testimony to the ambition of the ancients.

One of Greece’s best-preserved monuments has served a variety of uses over the centuries. Now it stands more or less intact, a testimony to the ambition of the ancients.

Dating back to the 4th century B.C., these striking walls are a beautiful example of Thessaloniki’s ancient architecture and a reflection of the city’s long history.

Size mattered for the builders of this enormous Greek temple – Pisistratus, the Greek tyrant, and Roman Emperor Hadrian – and it inspires awe even in ruins.

One of Greece’s best-preserved monuments has served a variety of uses over the centuries. Now it stands more or less intact, a testimony to the ambition of the ancients.

Size mattered for the builders of this enormous Greek temple – Pisistratus, the Greek tyrant, and Roman Emperor Hadrian – and it inspires awe even in ruins.

Learn about the roots of Western civilization and build a nice tan on a Mediterranean island in this ancient southeastern European nation.

Situated by the water’s edge in Chania’s Venetian Port is a 17th-century multi-domed mosque that now serves as a venue for art exhibitions.

From the top of this Byzantine-style tower you can experience superb views of Rhodes Port and the historic landmarks of Rhodes City’s Old Town.

Marvel at the steeped and spectacular design of this grand cathedral, which houses a number of important artworks within its massive main chamber. 

This cliff-topped village is at the pinnacle of the visual drama of Santorini, with its striking white-and-blue homes, windmills and churches.

One of Greece’s best-preserved monuments has served a variety of uses over the centuries. Now it stands more or less intact, a testimony to the ambition of the ancients.

Crowded between some of Athens’ most iconic attractions are the narrow streets and squares of Monastiraki, where history, shopping and ouzo pleasantly blend.