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Athens and the Acropolis, The Historical Metropolis of Europe

Dating as far back as the 5th Century BC, Athens has had a long, fascinating history.  Throughout this 2,500 year old history a multitude of invaders have come and gone however, one constant remained; the city itself. The symbol of the city, the great Parthenon has long stood atop Mount Pentelicus in the Acropolis citadel, serving as a constant reminder of this ancient past. The capital of Greece has shortage of things to see and is often described as an open-air museum with an abundance of  UNESCO World Heritage Sites, neo-classical and art deco architecture as well as ancient monuments.

From Sparta to Olympia, discover the mythological charm of The Peloponnese Peninsula

The term Legend is often overused however, in this sense, cannot be overstated when describing this region. From this peninsula, Jason and the Argonauts set sail in search of the Golden Fleece; Helen, hailed the most beautiful woman in the world, fled for a young prince from Troy; The vicious Lion of the underworld wrecked havoc upon Nemea before being slain by Hercules. These are but some of the tales of this region that have stood the test of time. Discover what provoked such entrancing tales to emerge about this land by passing over Corinth Canal from Attica to Peloponnese and visit Epidaurus, Mycenae, Olympia to see such highlights as the Tomb of King Agamemmnon, the sanctuary of Asclepeios and the the birthplace of the Olympic Games.

Crossing the Charilaos Trikoupis Bridge to Mainland Greece

Connecting the Peloponnese Peninsula and the Greek mainland the Charilaos Trikoupis Bridge or the Rion-Antirion Bridge is one of the world’s longest multi-span cable-stayed bridges and longest of the fully suspended type, truly a feat of modern day engineering. This will be one of few modern day spectacles to see before heading back in the ancient world, full of tales of oracles, temples and wars. Delphi, the ancient home of the Pythia, also known as the oracle of Delphi, who resided in the temple of Apollo. Visit the remnants of this sanctuary, located on Mt. Parnassus near the Gulf of Corinth, to see where the most powerful people in the world flocked to hear of one woman’s divine vision that encapsulated leaders and undoubtedly influenced the course of Greek history.

Welcome to Thessaly, Greece; land of the Centaurs and birthplace of Achilles

Thessaly, according the Greek mythology was where the hero of battle of Troy, Achilles was born, the location of the battle between the Titans and the Olympian god took place and of course the land of the centaurs. However, here with stop offs in the towns of Lamia and Trikala, be sure to savour the unique local wines and taste the remarkable regional produce before experiencing spiritual elevation on Meteora (UNESCO World Heritage Site), the towering stone pillars on which 24 byzantine monasteries lie. Discover Mount Pelion, where the Centaurs roamed and the ancient Greek gods spent their summers.

Greek Macedonia; The Mountainous terrain of Alexander the Great

Bordering Albania to the north-west, Bulgaria to the north-east and the sovereign state of North Macedonia to its north, it is not hard to imagine how this region has become a melting pot of cultures. However, the central region of Greek Macedonia, lies the capital city of the region; Thessaloniki. A stunning port city on the Gulf of the Aegean Sea. Here, discover the array of culture left by former occupiers. The Romans, Byzantines and Ottomans certainly left their mark here. However, the highlights of this area are the former capitals of Macedonia, the ancient city of Aigai, now called Vergina is home to the tomb of Philip II of Macedonia, the father of Alexander the Great, as well as ancient Pella, the replacement capital to Aigai is considered to be the birthplace of Alexander the Great.