Mykonos

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Mykonos is an ultra-popular island known for always being a good time.

Of course, theres more to the island than just parties.

Mykonos can be reached by a 45-minute direct flight.

Beautiful Mega Portokali beach on the east coast of Sithonia, Halkidiki, Greece

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Make your way to the stunning, romantic island of Corfu.

The community was home to theOracle of Delphi, which people from all over the Mediterranean traveled to see.

Its beloved by archeology buffs for itsAncient Theatre, built in the fourth century B.C.E.

alley in Mykonos with table and chairs

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to honor the god of medicine, Asclepius.

Today, it’s filled with ancient sites, including monuments and castles galore.

The area is made up of massive rock formations reaching toward the sky.

The famous Dimitrios Shipwreck near Gytheio

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Inside the gorgeous formations sitseveral monasteries, and the whole site is UNESCO-listed.

Thessaloniki

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Find an urban escape in northern Greece with a visit to Thessaloniki.

Olympia

Make one more historic stop atOlympia, this time for a lesson in sports history.

Kastro and its small Harbor, waves during a sunny day, Sifnos, Greece

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more than 2,700 years ago.

Visitors can see the ancient stadium and the temples of Zeus and Hera all in one trip.

A boat floating on clear blue water of Corfu

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View of the acropolis and the Athens cityscape

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Klima Tripiti Beach Milos Cyclades Greece

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Sanctuary of Athena Pronaia, Delphi, Greece

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The well-preserved ancient theatre of Epidaurus

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City center of Nafplio

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Monastery of Varlaam, Meteora, Greece

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Table in Greek tavern in Assos fishing village, Kefalonia island

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Aristotelous (Aristotle) Square in center of Thessaloniki, Greece

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A strip of land at the sea with umbrellas

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Olympia

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