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Nature and culture lovers will adore discovering the hidden treasures revealed on the hiking paths of Thassos, one of the greenest Greek islands, in the northeastern Aegean

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

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

Whether you set out to see the highlights of Skiathos town in one stroll or spread the experience over your holiday, you’ll understand why it’s got the power to keep you away from the island’s world-famous beaches … for a while at least

Containing all the grandeur and character of its original design, the fully refurbished Agora Modiano (the central food market of Thessaloniki) is a treasure trove of local and international products and a must for foodies visiting Greece’s second city

Halkidiki is famous for its dreamy beaches and exotic sea, but look a little further and you’ll also find mountain and coastal villages packed with authenticity right the way through the year

Whatever the season, whatever your tastes, Kalamata is a city in the Peloponnese’s Messinian Gulf that has it all.

In whichever direction you look – to the cultural influences to the east and west, the mountains to the north or the sea to the south – Kavala offers visitors an intoxicating mix of experiences that are best revealed on foot.

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

Discover the wineries of Zante (Zakynthos) that offer wine-tasting and vineyard tours, promising to be among the most unexpected memories from your holidays in Greece

Perfect for picnics, strolls and jogs, Athens’ parks and hills offer a serene counterbalance to the energy and bustle of the city centre

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 a town unlike any other in the Cyclades, whose commercial and artistic flourishing in the 1800s can be felt everywhere as you wander its streets.

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.

If there’s a city that’s become synonymous with nightlife and entertainment, this is it. Thessaloniki’s diverse neighbourhoods keep finding new ways to enthral visitors, with everything from traditional tavernas to concept bars for every taste.

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

A famously welcoming and multicultural city, Thessaloniki reveals its unique identity with every bite you take

Behind the Instagrammable beauty of Mykonos’ main town beats a strong, authentic heart that you’ll adore discovering, reflecting everything magical about Greece’s Cyclades isles

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

From a Venetian castle that’s still full of life to enjoying a sneaky swim at the beach, exploring Naxos’ main town is the ideal way to understand an island that has it all.

Setting out on foot, you’ll discover that the main town of an island renowned for its love of fun and going out has an unexpectedly quiet side that you’ll adore getting to know.

There’s a picture-perfect beauty to Serifos’ main town, all the way from the castle-top views of the Aegean to the Cycladic architecture and bougainvillea-filled courtyards.

Apollonia takes everything most authentic and classy about Sifnos and presents it with classic Cycladic grace.

A wonderful antithesis to its popular and lively big brother, Antiparos – so close to Paros that you can be there in as little as 10mins – offers Cycladic beauty at its tranquil best.

Simple, stylish and still largely undiscovered by international visitors, Folegandros’ Hora scores highly on both the authenticity and cosmopolitan meter.

Doubling as the main town and port of Paros, Parikia hides many secrets that you’ll adore discovering on one of the most cosmopolitan yet traditional islands in the Cyclades

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)

The ultimate fortress town, Ano Syros allows you to explore a world of Cycladic architecture and Venetian charm, punctuated by magical views of the South Aegean.

Be transported to the days of colourful mansion houses and simple living on a boat trip to Symi, a tiny island with a grand past and an equally big appetite for life

A boat trip to tiny Halki from Rhodes introduces you to the smallest Dodecanese island, with aristocratic mansion houses, quaint alleyways and age-old simple island life

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.

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

Hiking along Santorini’s famous caldera or up to Santorini’s highest point is the perfect way to experience this island legend’s classic Cycladic villages, volcanic landscape and unique sunsets

Tradition and style go hand in hand as you explore Paros’ charming fishing village of Naoussa.

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

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

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.

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

Nothing shouts style and sophistication like a night out in Mykonos. Cocktails, seafood, beach bars and the finest cuisine await. Are you ready to release your inner celebrity with tips for where to enjoy the best nightlife in Mykonos?

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

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.

Whether you’re admiring the Venetian architecture or strolling along the waterfront, Nafplio’s Old Town is the perfect romantic getaway 2hrs from Athens.

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