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North                    Bulgaria                 BLACK
                                                          Macedonia                                           SEA
                                                                                                       GREECE


                                              Albania                                                   MARMARA DENIZI
                                                              Thessaloniki           Samothrace
                                                            
                                                                                Thassos
                                                          Meteora
                                                                           AEGEAN SEA  Lemnos
                                          Corfu
                                                        GREECE
                                                                                          Lesbos
                                                                                  Skyros               Turkey
                                              Lefkada
                                                                                      Psara
                                            Cephalonia  Ithaca                            Chios
                                                                  Delphi
                                         Ionian Islands
                                                                         •  Athens    Andros   Samos
                                              Zakynthos   Olympia                    Tinos  Ikaria
                                                                    Nafplion
                                                                            Kea       Mykonos
                                                                                 Syros        Patmos
                                                                           Kythnos
                                         IONIAN SEA                    Hydra        Cyclades Islands  Leros
                                                                            Serifos  Paros  Naxos
                                                                              Sifnos           Dodecanese Islands
                                                                                           Amorgos  Kos
                                                                                       Ios
                                                                               Milos
                                                                                  Santorini  Astypalea
                                                                                
                                                                                                          Rhodes
                                                                     Kythira
                                                                                   SEA OF CRETE
                                                                                                      Karpathos
                                                                        Chania
                                                                                Heraklion  Hersonissos
                                                                             
                                                                                   Crete
                                                                                MEDITERRANEAN SEA
                                      INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
            GREECE


            With an ancient culture that significantly influenced the arts, language and philosophy, there is an abundance of things
            to see and do in this intriguing country. Friendly and passionate, the Greeks are always welcoming. Wherever you go in
            Greece, expect to be greeted like a long-lost friend.


             CYCLADES & DODECANESE                       CAPITAL CITY                        GREEK EATS
                     GREEK ISLANDS                          ATHENS                        CAFÉS, BARS, TAVERNAS
            Many of the islands are accessible by   The heart of Greece is a cosmopolitan   There is no shortage of great food and drink
            ferry from the Port of Piraeus (Athens)   capital, combining the old and new.   available in Greece. From the booming
            and cater to just about every budget.   Archaeological sites scattered throughout   coffee scene to low key tavernas, Greek
            Whether looking for a party, romance or   the city sit alongside brand new cultural   food is plentiful, fresh and tasty. Make sure
            an authentic taste of Greece, no trip is   centres and buildings. Locals and tourists   to chow down on souvlaki, moussaka, olives
            complete without a visit to one or more    alike linger over coffee at the Plaka and   and seafood, all washed down with ouzo,
            of the islands.                     watch the world go by at Syntagma Square.   metaxa or retsina.

               ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITES                       FESTIVALS                            BEACHES
                    ATHENS & ISLANDS                      NATIONWIDE                       THE GREEK ISLANDS
            This country is teeming with archaeological   Festivals dominate the Greek year, with   It’s practically unheard of to visit Greece
            sites and centuries-old ruins. The majority   the biggest being Greek Easter – a week   without including some serious beach time.
            of the famous sites such as the Parthenon,   long celebration. Try to include the Hellenic   The Aegean, Ionian and Mediterranean Seas
            Temple of Zeus and the Herodian Theatre   Festival into your summer itinerary, when   provide the ideal flop and drop destinations
            are located in Athens but historical sites   the Theatre of Epidavros and the Odeon   with postcard scenery and warm, blue
            can literally be found throughout the    of Herodes Atticus host the cultural events   waters. Try Shipwreck Beach in Zakynthos
            entire country.                     right in the centre of Athens.      or Balos Beach in Crete.
                      MUSEUMS                    HANDICRAFTS & SOUVENIRS                      ACROPOLIS
                 ATHENS & GREEK ISLANDS                ATHENS & SANTORINI                       ATHENS
            Delve into Greece’s fascinating history   Browse the Plaka for souvenirs and make   This ancient citadel sits high above Athens
            by visiting its many museums, including   sure to visit the Monastiraki Flea Market for   and can be seen from virtually every corner
            the National Archaeological Museum, the   leather, jewellery and antiques. Santorini   of the city. Accessing the site is a pleasant
            Acropolis Museum and the Byzantine and   is brimming with boutiques for unique and   walk from the Plaka and Monastiraki
            Christian Museum, all located in Athens.   one-of-a-kind clothing. Coffee, wine and   and rewards with incredible views of the
            Many islands such as Mykonos, Crete and   olive oil are also worth putting on your   Parthenon – once considered the world’s
            Rhodes have small but interesting museums.  shopping list.              most perfect building.


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