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

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

The island capital is a cosmopolitan center that retains its traditional Greek charm.

Pretty whitewashed houses overlooking an azure ocean: This is coastal Greece at its most charming and romantic, especially at sunset.

Pretty whitewashed houses overlooking an azure ocean: This is coastal Greece at its most charming and romantic, especially at sunset.

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

The island capital is a cosmopolitan center that retains its traditional Greek charm.

Pretty whitewashed houses overlooking an azure ocean: This is coastal Greece at its most charming and romantic, especially at sunset.

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

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

This square was built in ancient times and remains at the center of political and social activity in modern Athens. 

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

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

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

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

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.

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

Admire the well-preserved fortifications of this Venetian fortress and then enjoy spectacular views of the wild beauty of Nafplio’s coastline.

Enjoy a short boat ride to this offshore Venetian castle, which affords superb views back to Nafplio and is the host of live music events. 

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

Walk along the covered promenades where affluent Athenians exchanged gossip, political news, and wares.

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

Walk along the covered promenades where affluent Athenians exchanged gossip, political news, and wares.