Why visit Cyclades
On a quest to find the Greek islands of your dreams? Start, here, in the Cyclades. Rugged, sun-drenched outcrops of rock, anchored in azure seas and liberally peppered with snow-white villages and blue-domed churches, this is Greece straight from central casting, with stellar archaeological sites and dozens of postcard-worthy beaches. Throw in a blossoming food scene, some renowned party destinations and a good dose of sophistication, and you really do have the best of Greece’s ample charms.
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Dreams of Greece: 12 Days in Athens and the Cycladic Islands
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- 1 Adventuring through antiquity on a guided visit to the relics and ruins of the Acropolis
- 2 Cruising on a catamaran to the saturated blue waters of Galazia Nera
- 3 Witnessing an ethereal Naxos sunset from the iconic Portara gate
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