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Its capital Athens is a vibrant city. Cafes and gardens sit amongst major landmarks, overlooked by the amazing Acropolis. The city is also the perfect base for visiting the mainland or its diverse Island groups. Delphi Day Trip from Athens Explore one of the most famous sites of classical Greece on a day trip from Athens to magical Delphi. Famous for its theater, Temple of Apollo and ... Lato Boutique Hotel, Heraklion Situated exactly across the old city harbour offering spectacular panoramic views of the Venetian Fortress and the Mediterranean Sea, this boutique ... The New Acropolis Museum The prolonged wait for the opening of Greece?s New Acropolis Museum is almost over with the museum officially opening its doors this Saturday, 20th ... More Greece news 
Recommended Hotels Greece Featured sightseeing tours GreeceMore Greece Sightseeing Tours Events & Attractions The mainland is steeped in history. The Peloponnese is headlined by the fresco-adorned city of Mystras and ancient Olympia. Meteora in the North should not be missed, the monasteries are an extraordinary sight, built on top of huge pinnacles of rock. Travelling to the Cyclades by ferry and Island hopping is easy. Mykonos and Santorini have long been renowned for their beaches, great scenery and night-life. Santorini is arguably the most spectacular Greek Island. Its blue-domed roofs and black-sand beaches are only outdone by the breathtaking views of the Caldera. Having exported chaos, drama, tragedy and democracy before most nations were staying up late enough to want souvlaki, Greece boasts an unrivalled legacy. But don't expect a visit there to be a sober study of the ancient world - the Greek propensity for partying dates back to Dionysus. From smoggy Athens to blindingly bright islands, ancient fragments abound - the belly button of the cosmos at Delphi, fallen columns galore on the sacred island of Delos, frescoed Minoan palaces on Crete and even, quite possibly, the remnants of Atlantis at Santorini. Greeks are fierce guardians of tradition, but that doesn't mean they don't
know how to have fun. In addition, hot sun and limpid seas conspire to make
Greece a perfect place to relax. Whether you're supping in a beachside
taverna, sipping coffee in a shady plateia or disco-dancing till
dawn, chances are the gods already have you ensnared.
Delphi - Hordes descend on Delphi today, just as they once did to consult the oracle. Pronouncements about the future were given by the priestess in the Sanctuary of Apollo. There's also a theatre, marketplace, the Treasury of the Athenians, the Sacred Way, temples (including the Tholos, an unusual round temple) and the best-preserved stadium in Greece. more.... where to stay: Hotels Delphi Mycenae - This spot in the north-east Peloponnese was the centre of Greek civilisation during the second millennium BC. Today you can see the magnificent Lion Gate, the Treasury of Atreus, and the grave circles where treasures such as the Mask of Agamemnon and Cup of Nestor were unearthed. Find time for the amphitheatre at nearby Epidaurus. where to stay: Hotels Nafplion Knossos - It was here that King Minos, the Minotaur and Theseus performed their feats. Sir Arthur Evans unearthed this 3,000-year-old Minoan palace in northern Crete. Four wings are arranged around a central courtyard, containing the royal quarters, shrines and throne room. Gung-ho restoration aside, it's as near anyone has got to the spirit of this remarkable place. where to stay: Hotels Crete
Travel to Crete - The island of Crete is famous
throughout the world and is considered one of the finest holiday
destinations. It offers visitors a wide variety of unique features and
activities, such as exquisite Minoan sites, endless beaches, lush
countryside, charming villages, mouthwatering cuisine and the most
hospitable inhabitants.
Travel to Santorini - Santorini is
really a very unique island with its own character and style. The various
towns are built on the top of a cliff or even on the cliff itself. This is
one of the unique features of the island that you won't be seeing anywhere
else. Between its sublime views and its landscapes threatened by mass
tourism, the island of Santorini can be heaven or hell, depending on how you
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Thessaloniki - Thessaloniki Exhibition Centre - Municipal Art Gallery of Thessaloniki - Aristotle University of Thessaloniki - Aristotelous square - Ancient Agora Square - OTE Tower - Bus Terminal - Democracy Square - Platia Dimokratias - Ladadika - Thessaloniki Zoo - Thessaloniki Yacht Club - Harbour- Passenger Terminal - White Tower - Church of Aghia Sofia - Atatourk House - Church of Agios Dimitrios - The Arch of Galerius - Byzantine Walls - Galerius' Palace - Rotonda of St. George - Museum of Macedonia fight - Macedonian Museum of Contemporary Art - Thessaloniki Archeological Museum - Thessaloniki Cinema Museum - Sports Museum - Jewish Museum of Thessaloniki - Jewish Museum of Thessaloniki - Macedonian Museum of Contemporary Art - Atatürk Museum - Teloglion Foundation of Art - Thessaloniki Science Center & Technology Museum - NOESIS - Seih Sou Forest - Eleftherias Square car park - Harilaou (Kleanthis Vikelides) - Alexandreio Sport Palace - Thessaloniki Concert Hall - Thessaloniki central railway station