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Welcome to Greece 41 GREECE Nowhere else in the world are the grand sweep of history and the magnificence of nature so intertwined as in Greece. Journey to the birthplace of Western civilization: where the sparkling azure waters of the Aegean Sea create a beautiful backdrop to it all. Athens is a spellbinding destination, with the majestic Acropolis looking down upon the city. A thriving metropolis has risen around these treasured ruins, where the days of exploration through the remains of Greece's Golden Age lead to nights filled with fine cuisine, glittering nightclubs and soulful music. Other unforgettable mainland sites include Delphi, the imposing temple stunningly situated on the slopes of Mt. Parnassus, and Meteora's ageless monasteries, containing religious treasures of unsurpassed splendor. The Greek islands are famed for their glorious beauty, and capture the heart of all who visit. Each of the islands has its own distinctive character. Mykonos is a cosmopolitan jewel where days of endless sunshine fade into nights of unforgettable beauty. The relaxed pace of Santorini makes it the ideal romantic destination, with whitewashed homes and blue tile roofs gleaming in the Mediterranean sun. Rhodes provides the opportunity to walk through many centuries of history, while Crete is an oasis of stunningly diverse beauty. WELCOME TO PELOPONNESE Crete THESSALY STEREA ELLADA EPIRUS T U R K E Y B U L G A R I A F Y R M A C E D O N I A A L B A N I A Aegean Sea Sea of Crete Ionian Sea Mediterranean Sea Saronic Gulf Patmos Thira (Santorini) Rhodes Piraeus Mykonos Athens Gulf of Corinth C y c l a d e s 0 100 miles 0 100 km

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