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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.

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

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

Step back in time in this remarkably preserved piece of architecture, which has served as a Greek temple, a Christian church and a museum.

Visit Greece’s national academy to admire the neoclassical architecture of one of Athens\' most striking landmarks.

Step back in time in this remarkably preserved piece of architecture, which has served as a Greek temple, a Christian church and a museum.

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

Step back in time in this remarkably preserved piece of architecture, which has served as a Greek temple, a Christian church and a museum.

Picture sandy beaches backed by whitewashed homes rising up hillsides from small busy ports. Bright blue sky meets deep blue ocean, resulting in scenic beauty.   

In the ruins of this monument to knowledge, see the notches in marble where papyrus book rolls were once stored.

Visit the social heart of Nafplio to admire a legacy of neoclassical architecture, visit an archaeology museum and people-watch from a café patio.

This modern museum is labor of love that has taken decades to complete and accommodates millions of visitors each year.

Marvel at this elaborate two-storied double colonnade where the ancient Athenians shopped and socialized.

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

Visit Greece’s national academy to admire the neoclassical architecture of one of Athens\' most striking landmarks.