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Telling the story of one of the greatest cultural journeys in world history, the Acropolis Museum in Athens deserves to be at the top of your bucket list when you are in the Greek capital

Visiting Lindos in Rhodes, you’ll be inspired by the same aura felt by the ancients and the medieval knights that once used it as a base, before heading to the beach and enjoying an unforgettable sunset meal.

Having hosted the original modern Olympic Games in 1896 and been the site of athletic and cultural events in antiquity, the Panathenaic Stadium in Athens is packed with fascinating history and continues to be a part of the daily lives of Athenians

The Odeon of Herodes Atticus has been staging musical and theatrical performances – on and off – for two full millennia but audiences have never stopped being inspired by the iconic setting at the base of the Acropolis

A gem for art lovers visiting Athens, the National Museum of Contemporary Art addresses some of the biggest issues of our time through the works of leading international and modern Greek artists

Discover the splendour of Knossos Palace, near Heraklion, where the greatest civilisation of Minoan Crete ruled almost 4,000 years ago and where Theseus killed the legendary Minotaur in King Minos’ labyrinth

Within Karpathos’ mountainous interior are colourful villages that have preserved everything that is most traditional about the beautiful Dodecanese island in a wonderful capsule of authenticity

Visiting the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Delphi is to travel to the very core of mythical and spiritual ancient Greece and – according to legend – the centre of the world.

Add a splash of culture to your holidays in Crete at the Archaeological Museum of Chania, which explores the history of Greece’s biggest island from Prehistoric times to the 2-3rd Century AD Roman occupation

With generous cycle lanes in the main town, there’s no better way to discover Kos’ cultural and historical highlights than jumping on a bike.

Delve into the world of Ali Pasha, one of the most powerful rulers in Greece during Ottoman times, with a tour of the monuments and museums of Ioannina Castle in Epirus

One of Greece’s most culturally rich and green islands is also home to a wealth of villages. Whether you explore the coast or wine-growing foothills, prepare for an experience overflowing with authenticity.

Discover how some of the most ancient objects in the world are also amongst the most graceful, continuing to inspire fashion and design thousands of years after they were created.

A gem of a museum – and a dream that was more than 30 years in the making – allows us to enjoy the biggest names in Contemporary Art under one Athens roof.

The villages of Evritania overflow with everything magical about Central Greece – tradition, history, local products, mouthwatering dishes and lots and lots of greenery. And best of all, they’re an easy drive away from Athens or Thessaloniki.

Like settling down to a great book after watching a blockbuster, hopping between villages is the perfect follow-up to enjoying the lively atmosphere of the towns and beautiful beaches of Paros.

To find the source of Naxos’ delicious agricultural produce, head to the Temple of Demeter, the 6th-century BC sanctuary dedicated to the goddess of harvest and fertility…and a forerunner of the Parthenon.

Whether you’re looking for pockets of authenticity in which to unwind or an escape for activities in nature, the villages of Mt Olympus capture everything mythical about the legendary mountain of the gods in northern Greece.

Situated towards the end of Thessaloniki’s waterfront promenade, the White Tower and its fascinating museum are a fitting symbol of a famously free-thinking city

Telling the story of Crete, the Archaeological Museum of Heraklion brings to life more than 5,500 years of history, from Neolithic times to the Minoans and beyond

A boat trip to Spinalonga island, in Elounda’s Mirabello Bay, lets you explore not just a 16th-century Venetian fortress but the remains of Greece’s one-time leper colony in yet another example of Crete’s astonishingly diverse history

Housed in one of Athens’ most beautiful neoclassical mansions, the Benaki Museum of Greek Culture contains a unique collection of artwork and other exhibits from the very dawn of Greek history to the creation of modern Greece

With paintings by prominent Greek artists, the stunningly refurbished National Gallery of Athens is a must for art lovers visiting the city, tracing the evolution of modern Greece through art.

Opera House, National Library, Mediterranean garden, favourite escape of Athenians and much more… the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center (SNFCC) is a modern cultural gem of Athens

Discover the remnants of an ancient ecosystem that once flourished on Lesvos and now constitutes one of the largest petrified forests in the world.

It doesn’t matter how well you think you know Greece, if you haven’t visited the Apokoronas villages of Chania, you haven’t experienced Crete at its traditional best

Get a whole new perspective on Halkidiki by travelling to the birthplace of one of the Fathers of Western Philosophy – and test out a few of his theories along the way

Once the prized possession of the Byzantines and Genoese, the medieval villages of Chios tell a unique story of architecture, tradition, fortification and – above all – mastic production and other time-honoured crafts that await discovery.

Whitewashed splendour, masterpieces in clay, delicious food and all the wonder of the Cyclades islands await you in Sifnos’ postcard-perfect villages.

Built on a slope under the gaze of a Byzantine castle, Skyros’ small but lively main town has been happily holding on to its island ways whilst the rest of the world seems to have looked the other way.

Spreading from its Venetian harbour through a maze of alleyways and lively streets, Rethymno Old Town contains all the life, history and traditions of Crete’s third-largest city

Delve deep into the 1,000-year influence of Byzantium in Thessaloniki’s Museum of Byzantine Culture (including burial customs, defence systems, icons, engravings and more)

If you’re caught between wanting to spend the day on the beach and experiencing a bit of culture on Kos, then photogenic Agios Stefanos has you covered

The main town of Astypalea emits classic Cycladic charm everywhere you look – except that it’s not in the Cyclades at all and, once you’ve explored it, you’ll be overcome with a unique energy.

With world-class acoustics and an inspiring range of performances all year round, the Athens Concert Hall (Megaron) promises a cultural treat during your stay in the Greek capital

One of the most glorious sanctuaries of the ancient world, the birthplace of the Olympic Games is a cultural rite of passage in the Peloponnese.

One of Greece’s best-preserved archaeological sites, Ancient Messene combines the grandeur of Delphi with the natural beauty of Olympia.

Built to further the teachings of the father of medicine, Hippocrates, the Asclepion of Kos was the ultimate healing centre of the ancient world.

Using the Acropolis as your compass, a city of extraordinary contrasts and charms opens up beneath your feet

Take a journey to the capital of the ancient Kingdom of Macedonia and explore the burial chamber of Philip II, father of Alexander the Great, in this UNESCO-protected archaeological wonder just an hour from Thessaloniki

The Arkadi Monastery, near Rethymno, is a handsome example of Renaissance architecture from Crete’s Venetian rule, but it also hides tales of extraordinary sacrifice during the revolution against the Ottomans

Tinos is home to more than 40 villages of unspoiled beauty, with many carrying the torch of marble craftsmanship and other age-old traditions that have given the Cycladic island a matchless artistic flair

Step into the past and relive the history of the Greek refugees who settled in Kavala after the Asia Minor Disaster in 1922 and the subsequent population exchange with Turkey, helping to shape one of Greece’s most fascinating cities

Beautifully preserved Molyvos (or Mithymna) is one of Lesvos’ most charming settlements, with a Venetian castle, colourful houses, a picturesque harbour, Ottoman baths, a town beach and more to explore

The archaeological site of Philippi, near Kavala, has one of the richest histories of all ancient Greek ruins, playing a pivotal role in Macedonian, Roman and Early Christian history

Exploring the medieval Old Town of Rhodes is like stepping into a world of chivalry and knights, with castle walls and cobblestone streets… a scene that’s unlike any other on a Greek island

To explore Thessaloniki by foot is to hear an extraordinary story of diversity and culture from the buildings left behind by its inhabitants

There’s a Byzantine mysticism and Italian finesse to Patmos’ main town that reveal themselves with every step you take.

Take a tour of the Acropolis of Athens and discover why one of the greatest cultural landmarks of world history continues to emit a special energy over the city it has inspired for more than 2,500 years

Ancient Epidaurus is most famous today for giving us the best-preserved ancient Greek theatre, where productions still take place. But as the sick and wounded found out in antiquity, it was also an all-encompassing centre for healing, worship and sport.

The quaint little mountain settlements of Naxos stand ready to reveal all the authenticity of the island… one cobblestone at a time.

Through the intense colours, tastes and character of its villages, tiny Paxos shows that it’s so much more than an island of magical beaches and stunning scenery

Just a short drive from Athens is the 5th-century BC temple dedicated to the sea god himself, with an aura (and sunset) that continues to captivate visitors

The undoubted cultural highlight of a holiday in Mykonos, a boat tour to Delos allows you to discover the birthplace of the god Apollo and walk amongst the remains of a vast Greco-Roman settlement

Milos is an island full of Cycladic charm, with villages and seaside settlements that are postcard-pretty and filled with traditions

The Venetians’ grand fortification in Nafplio is also a landmark symbol of freedom for Greeks … and the ultimate hilltop lookout in one of Greece’s most romantic destinations.

All the history and charm of Crete are contained in Chania’s Old Town, with multicultural influences (Venetian, Ottoman, Jewish and more) on display alongside traditional tavernas and modern restaurants and a choice of waterfront cafes and bars.

Taking a walk around Athens is like visiting an open-air museum, with some of the most impressive ancient Greek monuments appearing at every turn. So put on a comfy pair of shoes and let’s set out to discover all those must-see Athens landmarks

Presenting some of the most important artefacts ever unearthed in the country, the National Archaeological Museum leaves no stone unturned in revealing the epic story of Greece’s history.

Whether you’re on a city break or a stopover on your way elsewhere in Macedonia or Halkidiki, a visit to the Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki is a must to understand everything about this famous land and its people.

From Venetian fortresses and British mansions to stately palaces and French esplanades, a walking tour around the Old Town of Corfu is like exploring an open-air museum