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Home to the first modern Olympic Games, this gleaming white marble stadium has seen many victories, from ancient times to today.

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 ancient Greek city rises like a phoenix from the city center of modern Athens, lighting up at night in splendid glory.

This modern museum is labor of love that has taken decades to complete and accommodates millions of visitors each year.

From souvenirs and oddities to artisan craft and Greek pastries, this buzzing flea market is a great place to experience the local culture.

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

The ancient Greek city rises like a phoenix from the city center of modern Athens, lighting up at night in splendid glory.

Home to the first modern Olympic Games, this gleaming white marble stadium has seen many victories, from ancient times to today.

Home to the first modern Olympic Games, this gleaming white marble stadium has seen many victories, from ancient times to today.

From souvenirs and oddities to artisan craft and Greek pastries, this buzzing flea market is a great place to experience the local culture.

The rather plain exterior of this building belies its importance as one of the best-preserved ancient monuments in the city of Thessaloniki. 

Santorini’s capital is a picturesque tourist stop-off. It also provides magnificent views of the coast.

Visit the birthplace of democracy, where men first gathered as equals to make decisions about the fate of their growing city.

Browse a remarkable collection of Asian art, including ceramics and textiles, and marvel at one of Corfu Town’s most impressive architectural landmarks.  

This quirky museum is devoted to worry beads, a popular souvenir item in Nafplio, and displays examples made from amber, coral and bone. 

This quirky museum is devoted to worry beads, a popular souvenir item in Nafplio, and displays examples made from amber, coral and bone. 

One of Europe’s most important museums has five millennia of Cretan history on display, including the exceptional Minoan exhibit.

Don’t miss the chance to learn about Crete’s unique natural environment at this excellent modern museum.

This quirky museum is devoted to worry beads, a popular souvenir item in Nafplio, and displays examples made from amber, coral and bone. 

This quirky museum is devoted to worry beads, a popular souvenir item in Nafplio, and displays examples made from amber, coral and bone. 

Don’t miss the chance to learn about Crete’s unique natural environment at this excellent modern museum.

This quirky museum is devoted to worry beads, a popular souvenir item in Nafplio, and displays examples made from amber, coral and bone. 

In the warm waters between Greece and Turkey, these islands have beautiful scenery and pleasant towns that are ideal for relaxing vacations.