Greece

Ancient treasures and modern wisdom await the traveler to Greece, a land where mysteries of the past linger next to a passionate contemporary culture. Long known as the birthplace of democracy and philosophy, Greece’s capital city of Athens offers a wealth of famous landmarks to experience, including the Plaka marketplace and the treasures of the Acropolis, including the Parthenon. Amazing feats like the temple at Delphi, the ruins of Mycenae and the Corinth Canal dot the olive-tree covered Greek countryside, while her many beautiful islands provide a paradise-like setting for sun, swimming and soaking up the good life.

Athens

Athens is one of the few cities in the world in which the installation of a modern metro system is regularly halted by important archaeological discoveries; the artifacts are now on display in its stations. Above the Athens skyline, the Acropolis reigns supreme: brightly lit by night, chock-full of awestruck tourists by day, it is but one of the many ancient and modern treasures that this versatile city provides.

Corfu

The “Emerald Island” is the most tropical of all the Greek isles. Cliffs of lush greenery and sloping hills plunge into sun drenched beaches and blue azure waters. Without losing its hospitable and entertaining character, this delightful island has more of a pastoral feel than the other, more arid, Greek islands such as Ios and Santorini. Several resorts are ideally tucked into the nooks of seaside hills - from popular and lively accommodations, such as the renowned Pink Palace, to more intimate and peaceful lodgings. You can always find something to suit your tastes/needs. Nightlife is mainly centered in town, so pretty much everyone’s there...meaning it can get somewhat raucous! Corfu is a little bit of everything for just about everyone.

IOS

Sort of like the never-ending Mardi Gras of the Mediterranean, Ios is a place where you party ‘til dawn and sleep it off on the beach with a beer in your hand. The small whitewashed town of Chora, perched high on a hill, is the center of it all. Lots of bars, cafés and nightclubs are clustered together amidst beautiful churches and squares. At night the small cobblestone streets are teeming with zealous partygoers from all over the world. During the day, relax on the beach or rent a small moped and tour the island taking in the magnificent views of the surrounding sea, cliffs and occasional palm tree.

Santorini

Hauntingly beautiful, Santorini is justifiably the most photographed of all the Greek islands. Its serene beauty and intrinsically Mediterranean flavor subtly and calmly seeps into your senses. The result of past volcanic eruptions created a dramatic jagged coastline contrasted by the deep blue Aegean Sea and sunny sandy beaches. Picture perfect whitewashed villages carved into steep cliffs sit atop some of the most spectacular views. There are different towns to check out, especially Ia (striking coastline and quaint village with museums, bars, cafés and beach) and Thira/Fira (magnificent architecture, bars, discos etc). Note that Santorini is the most southern of all the Greek islands (9 hour ferry ride from Piraeus).

Olympia

The sprawling ruins here are an UNESCO World Heritage site. They include the Olympic Arena and the Temple of Zeus, which once housed the colossal gold-and-ivory cult statue of Zeus (one of the seven wonders of the ancient world).