Why visit Central Greece
Central Greece holds three utterly unmissable destinations. To the ancient Greeks, Delphi, the most visited, was the centre or 'navel' of the earth. It remains as magical as ever, with its superb archaeological site and magnificent scenery. The Meteora region, at the northwestern edge of the plain of Thessaly, is similarly breathtaking, with towering rocky outcrops topped by teetering monasteries (and rock climbers). And the beautiful Pelion Peninsula, beside the Aegean to the east, is criss-crossed with cobblestone paths that link lush mountain hamlets with beaches to rival the finest islands.
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Beyond Antiquity: Greek Wonders and Cycladic Shores in 10 Days
10 days / 9 nights
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- 1 Strolling along the Santorini shoreline on a sunset hike from Fira to Oia
- 2 Adventuring through antiquity on a guided visit to the relics and ruins of the Acropolis
- 3 Sampling Santorini's volcanic-made wines, from Vinsanto to Assyrtiko
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