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The port of Folegandros Island photographed on July 1st, 2025 Greece. SIKINOS, GREECE

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Greece is ancient sun-bleached ruins piercing blue skies, the balmy Aegean lapping an endless coastline and a culture alive with passionate music, wonderful cuisine and thrill-seeking activities.

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Dreams of Greece: 12 Days in Athens and the Cycladic Islands

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1Adventuring through antiquity on a guided visit to the relics and ruins of the Acropolis
2Cruising on a catamaran to the saturated blue waters of Galazia Nera
3Witnessing an ethereal Naxos sunset from the iconic Portara gate

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Sanctuary of Apollo
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Ancient Olympia
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Ancient Messini
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Ancient Nemea
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Ancient Corinth
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Museum of the Kalavryta Holocaust
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Nestor’s Palace
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Spinalonga Island

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