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Learn about the roots of Western civilization and build a nice tan on a Mediterranean island in this ancient southeastern European nation.

The island capital is a cosmopolitan center that retains its traditional Greek charm.

Pretty whitewashed houses overlooking an azure ocean: This is coastal Greece at its most charming and romantic, especially at sunset.

Admire the well-preserved fortifications of this Venetian fortress and then enjoy spectacular views of the wild beauty of Nafplio’s coastline.

Pretty whitewashed houses overlooking an azure ocean: This is coastal Greece at its most charming and romantic, especially at sunset.

The ancient Greek city rises like a phoenix from the city center of modern Athens, lighting up at night in splendid glory.

The ancient Greek city rises like a phoenix from the city center of modern Athens, lighting up at night in splendid glory.

Pretty whitewashed houses overlooking an azure ocean: This is coastal Greece at its most charming and romantic, especially at sunset.

The ancient Greek city rises like a phoenix from the city center of modern Athens, lighting up at night in splendid glory.

The ancient Greek city rises like a phoenix from the city center of modern Athens, lighting up at night in splendid glory.

This modern museum is labor of love that has taken decades to complete and accommodates millions of visitors each year.

Step away from the crowds and visit this grand cathedral, seen by many as a symbol of the Cretan revolution.

This square was built in ancient times and remains at the center of political and social activity in modern Athens. 

This square was built in ancient times and remains at the center of political and social activity in modern Athens. 

The ancient Greek city rises like a phoenix from the city center of modern Athens, lighting up at night in splendid glory.

The island capital is a cosmopolitan center that retains its traditional Greek charm.

Step away from the crowds and visit this grand cathedral, seen by many as a symbol of the Cretan revolution.

The ancient Greek city rises like a phoenix from the city center of modern Athens, lighting up at night in splendid glory.

Imagine shopping where the ancient Greeks did, as you stroll through the remains of the former meeting center of Athens, composed of colonnades with marble columns.

This modern museum is labor of love that has taken decades to complete and accommodates millions of visitors each year.

The ancient Greek city rises like a phoenix from the city center of modern Athens, lighting up at night in splendid glory.

The ancient Greek city rises like a phoenix from the city center of modern Athens, lighting up at night in splendid glory.

Enjoy a short boat ride to this offshore Venetian castle, which affords superb views back to Nafplio and is the host of live music events. 

The ancient Greek city rises like a phoenix from the city center of modern Athens, lighting up at night in splendid glory.