Athens is a majestic, ancient city where elegance meets grit: highways wrap around ruins, museums and galleries stand beside street art, and its legacy spans philosophy, drama and democracy. See the Acropolis and Parthenon, the Acropolis Museum, Mount Lycabettus views, and the Old Olympic Stadium. Beyond the center, beaches and temples line the coast. Slow down for Greek coffee and souvlaki.

Naousa, on the island of Paros, is a picture-perfect Cycladic harbour town where whitewashed houses, blue-domed churches and bougainvillea-lined lanes create an irresistibly Greek island scene. Wander the waterfront for seafood tavernas, cafés and lively evening atmosphere, or head beyond the town to discover golden beaches, hidden coves and the relaxed charm that makes Paros such a favourite in the Aegean.

Enter Souda Bay to reach Crete, Greece's largest island, a land of beaches, legends, landscapes, and luxury. Its vast natural harbor opens to museums, archaeological sites, and Venetian fishing towns. Souda also has major military history, with a NATO base and the Souda Bay War Cemetery. Enjoy white-sand beaches, olive oil, and Vilana wines. Visit Rethymnon's old town and fortress, Akrotiri's Arkadi Monastery, and Chania's beautiful Venetian harbor and old town.

The Peloponnese's Laconian plain stretches from Sparta to the port of Gytheion, a scenic harbor town of neo-classical houses on Mount Kourmaros. Known for its ancient theater, museum, beaches, and dining, it was once Sparta's naval base and trade port. Nearby sites include Kranae/Marathonissi, Mistra, and ancient Sparta.

Milos is a Greek island in the SW Cyclades, Aegean Sea, 86 nautical miles from Piraeus and midway to Crete. It covers 151 sq km with a 125 km coastline. Adamas, its main port, is a seaside village of white houses founded in 1835 by refugees from Sfakia, Crete. With its large, safe natural harbour and strategic position, Adamas became historically important. It has beaches, tourist services, old churches, and mining and ecclesiastical museums.

Explore Ephesus from Kusadasi, on the Turkish coast, just 10 miles inland. This UNESCO World Heritage site was once home to 150,000 people and is only about 20% excavated. See the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders, and the Library of Celsus, plus atmospheric ruins that host evening concerts. The museum displays 25,000 treasures. Afterward, enjoy kebabs or dolma, and Kusadasi's lively Aegean beaches, restaurants, and cafes.

Mykonos is a dazzling Greek island known for lively nightlife, superb food and wine, turquoise seas, whitewashed buildings, and iconic windmills. Explore Mykonos Town's narrow streets, artisan studios, bars, beaches, coves, and Little Venice sunsets. Rich in culture, legend, and enduring glamour, it remains a sought-after escape.

Athens is a majestic, ancient city where elegance meets grit: highways wrap around ruins, museums and galleries stand beside street art, and its legacy spans philosophy, drama and democracy. See the Acropolis and Parthenon, the Acropolis Museum, Mount Lycabettus views, and the Old Olympic Stadium. Beyond the center, beaches and temples line the coast. Slow down for Greek coffee and souvlaki.