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Temple of Poseidon, Sounion                              Athens

       ANCIENT RUINS                                           ATHENS
       Greece offers a host of ancient ruins and archaeological sites. Athens is   This vibrant capital is the heart of Greece, combining the old and new.
       home to the famous Parthenon, Temple of Zeus and Acropolis. Delphi’s   Archaeological sites scattered throughout the city sit alongside new cultural
       Temple of Apollo, the ruins at Olympia and the Temple of Poseidon on Cape   centres and buildings. The Acropolis is positioned high above Athens and
       Sounion are some of most widely recognised attractions. Many sites can   can be seen from every corner of the city. Wander the old streets of Plaka,
       also be found on the Greek islands of Delos, Crete and Mykonos.  visit treasure filled museums and soak up the atmosphere in a street café.





















       Chania, Crete                                            Navagio Beach, Zakynthos

       ISLAND HOPPING IN GREECE                                HEAVENLY BEACHES
       Greece’s fabulous islands all offer a unique experience, from rest and   It’s practically unheard of to visit Greece without including some serious
       relaxation to all night partying. Accessing these islands is a breeze, with   beach time. The surrounding seas provide the ideal flop and drop
       ferry services connecting many of the islands within their main group. Since   destinations with postcard scenery and warm, blue water. With its white
       almost all ferries conveniently depart from Piraeus, just outside of Athens,   cliffs and iconic shipwreck visit Navagio Beach on Zakynthos. Balos Beach
       island hopping is a must for any Greek holiday itinerary.  in Crete beckons with its white sandy beach and turquoise water.


















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       Athens                                                   Meteora
       WINE & DINE                                             UNESCO SITES
       You’ll be in foodie heaven in Greece which offers a plethora of seafood,   There is no shortage of UNESCO World Heritage Listed Sites in Greece,
       regional specialities and decadent sweets. Whether fine dining or sampling   which is home to 18 sites including the instantly recognisable Acropolis
       street food, one thing is for certain, the food will be plentiful, fresh and tasty.   in Athens, the unspoiled Medieval City of Rhodes, the stunning natural
       Greece is well known for its diet rich in seafood, olives and vegetables and   landscapes of Meteora and Thessaloniki’s Paleo Christian and Byzantine
       don’t forget to sample Greece’s own brands of beer, wine and spirits.  monuments which are fine examples of early religious art.




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