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Destinations in Greece

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Athens		Hotels
Corfu		Hotels
Corinth (Korinthia)		Hotels
Attica		Hotels
Cyclades (Kikladhes)		Hotels
Halkidiki (Khalkidhiki)		Hotels
Khania		Hotels
Rethymnon (Rethimni)		Hotels
Thessaloniki		Hotels
Zakynthos		Hotels

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Greece Overview

Greece is, of course, the land of ancient sites and architectural treasures—the Acropolis in Athens, the amphitheater of Epidaurus, and the reconstructed palace at Knossos among the best known. But Greece is much more: It offers age-old spectacular natural sights, for instance—from Santorini's caldera to the gray pinnacles of rock of the Meteora—and modern diversions ranging from elegant museums to luxury resorts. It can be bewildering to plan your trip with so many options vying for your attention. Take us along and we'll do the work for you. We've traveled the country extensively and chosen the very best that Greece has to offer. We've explored the archaeological sites, visited the museums, inspected the hotels, reviewed the tavernas and ouzeries, and scoped out the beaches. Here's what we consider the best of the best. Read More

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GORPtravel Adventure Trips & Guided Tours

Greek Island Bike & Sail
World Expeditions
from $2690, 8 days
In the South Aegean off mainland Greece is a group of more than 30 islands known as the Cyclades (pronounced Ki kla dez). Whitewashed houses with...
50+ Adventures - Ancient Greece - Islands, Myths and Legends
ElderTreks
from $6795, 17 days
Journey into the realm of the Gods - Athena, Apollo, Hercules, Poseidon and the mighty Zeus. Bring the mythology and legends of ancient Greece to...
Yachting in Greece - Exploring the Aegean Sea
ROW Adventures Intl Div.
from $1750, 10 days
Greece is a land of history, culture, nightlife and beauty. It's brought the world democracy, drama, philosophy, the Olympic Games, literature and...
Greek Islands Discovery
G.A.P Adventures
from $1949, 14 days
Imagine postcard perfect white washed villages carved into rugged island coastlines. Magnicicent beaches, taverna-lined harbours and ancient ruins of times gone past. All this is waiting to be explored as you discover the Greek Islands. ......
Crete Hike and Kayak
G.A.P Adventures
from $949, 8 days
Best way to avoid the crowds - take to the water! Enjoy the stunning scenery and friendly people of Greece's largest island, as we kayak and hike through the hidden gems of Crete. ......

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Attractions

National Archaeological Museum

The museum is 1/3 mile (10 min. on foot) north of Omonia Sq. on the road named Leoforos 28 Octobriou, but usually called Patission
44 Patission
Athens, Greece

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Renovated and expanded just before the 2004 Olympics, this is the museum to see if you only have... Read More

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