Sitting in the heart of a wooded park, the Acropolis of Athens is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most famous collections of buildings in the world. They include the Propylaea gateway, the Temple of Athena Nike and the greatest of the lot: the Parthenon.
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Mix beach life with nightlife in Mykonos, one of the most famous party places in Greece. Soak up the sun and cool off in the cobalt waters of Paradise Beach before the evening starts at the Beach Bar and ends in style in the Paradise Club Mykonos. And remember: if you tire of the late nights, there are a couple of thousand other islands just a boat ride away.
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Olympia’s Temple of Hera was the 8th century birthplace of the original Olympic Games. Visit today and you can either walk in the footsteps of the early Olympians among the temples and arenas, or go harder by hammering down challenging bike trails, kayaking nearby rivers or heading to the coast for some hardcore kiteboarding.
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At 14,5km, the Samaria Gorge is the longest in Europe and hiking it is one of most exciting things to do in Crete. Expect it to take between four and six hours, but you’ll be rewarded with incredible views, glimpses of rare animals and plants, and the grandeur of the Iron Gates, the narrowest part of the gorge. Step up to the challenge - you only live once!
Greek island hopping is classic part of any trip here and as the beating heart of the Cycladic islands, Mykonos, Santorini and Ios are all essential ports of call. Mykonos is the 24/7 party island, while the tumbledown white and blue villages of Santorini and spindly windmills of Ios are beautiful sights no traveller will ever forget.
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The Athens & Epidaurus Festival is a celebration of dance, theatre, music and the visual arts, and is one of the most famous cultural festivals in Greece. Events take place at venues right across the city, meaning you can get a dose of culture while seeing as many sights as possible. Job done.
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Basically crispy filo filled with seasoned spinach, feta and onions, this rich, authentic pastry is arguably Greece’s best street food.
The Greek answer to lasagne, this deliciously satisfying main course is comprised of layered ground lamb, sautéed aubergine, feta cheese and an assortment of traditional herbs and spices.
Crafted from grated courgette, crumbled feta, a blend of dill, mint and spices and a dash of ouzo, these fried patties are a lip-smacking Greece delicacy not to be missed.
Brimming with fresh vegetables and herbs, this nourishing bean soup is a national dish and vegetarian’s delight.
Got a sweet tooth? Say hello to your new favourite dessert, a rich, sweet combination of filo pastry and grated nuts drenched in honey and rosewater.
