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The Acropolis and the Parthenon
Built in the 5th century BC, the Parthenon and the Acropolis hill bring the political and cultural legacy of ancient Athens vividly to life.
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From the Acropolis of Athens to Santorini's caldera, from the windmills of Mykonos to long taverna evenings, Greece is an Aegean story right next door.
Greece opens the door to both the ancient world and the Aegean way of life. In Athens, the Acropolis and the Parthenon, the narrow lanes of Plaka and the Acropolis Museum, where excavations are visible beneath glass floors, turn the city into a discovery worth several days.
The Cyclades move to an entirely different rhythm. In Santorini you watch the sunset from Oia and Fira, perched on the rim of the volcanic caldera; in Mykonos you wander between the windmills and the sea-splashed balconies of Little Venice. Ferry and fast-boat connections make it easy to combine several islands on one route.
The islands are very busy in high summer, so for a calmer experience consider May to June or September to October. Comfortable shoes are essential for Santorini's steep, stepped lanes, and be prepared for crowds in Oia at sunset.
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Must-see highlights
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Santorini's caldera
White villages on the rim of a caldera shaped by a volcanic eruption, and Oia's celebrated sunsets.
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Mykonos
Windmills lining the hilltop, the sea-front houses of Little Venice and maze-like lanes make this the liveliest of the Cyclades.
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Cycladic architecture
Whitewashed walls, blue doors and shutters and bougainvillea-draped lanes: a photograph waiting around every corner.
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Aegean tavernas
Long seaside evenings over fresh fish, meze and olive-oil dishes, a table that will feel very familiar to Turkish palates.
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