Majestic and Modern. Everywhere you turn in Athens, you will be awestruck by the way the past and the present work together to create a city that is alive, bustling, and exciting. Athens, the capital city of Greece once thought to be protected by the goddess Athena, remains a magical, romantic place.

Always Fascinating. This Macedonian peninsula has all the makings of an exceptional tourism destination. With its mild, sunny climate, pine and olive tree-covered hills, fine beaches and exceptionally rich history – even by Greek standards – Chalkidiki has something for everyone. Visit rich archeological sites, tour traditional villages, go dancing in some of Greece’s hottest nightclubs, hobnob with the jet set on Greece’s most beautiful beaches, hike the back country with family or friends or indulge your love of water sports – all under almost perpetually sunny skies!

A Wondrous Isle. Zeus and his son Minos, legendary king of Crete, both sprung from this marvelous place. The ecosystem of Crete is unique, encompassing varied flora as well as animal species found only on this island. Vacationers adore its boundless beaches, numerous tavernas, and fascinating museums, and the more adventurous will try raki, a strong spirit made from grape must.

Ionian Islands (Corfu, Cefalonia, Zakynthos).  These luxuriously wooded islands are the most western European in flavour of all the Greek isles, residing approximately midway between Greece and Italy, and have been a popular vacation destination since antiquity. Corfu is probably the most well-known of all the islands, while Cefalonia, inhabited for over 50,000 years, boasts lively beach resorts and Mount Ainos National Park, and Zakynthos is a great place to rent a car and explore the island’s mountain villages, monasteries, and fabulous vistas.

The Quintessential Greek Island. As romantic as it gets, Mykonos is the most popular of all the Greek islands. The characteristic, dazzlingly white cube-shaped houses contrast strikingly with the intense blue and green of their wooden doors and shutters. Little winding streets, windmills, and smooth sand beaches complete the picture of the perfect island paradise.

The Greenest Isle. Naxos, the largest of the Cyclades, has all the wonderful features of some of Greece’s most popular islands, plus even more culture, history and living traditions, it remains relatively quiet, without the crowds some of the other islands experience during high season. This Mediterranean paradise has been inhabited since 3000 BC, ruled by a number of different occupying forces, including the Venetians and the Ottoman Empire, making it an exceptionally rich sources of archeological, architectural and cultural artefacts.

The Wonderful Cyclades. Well known for its nightlife, visitors to Ios bask in a festive atmosphere, as evident on the island’s golden beaches as it is in the nightclubs and open-air tavernas. Picturesque Paros abounds in pretty coves, miniature churches, narrow cobblestone streets and Byzantine monuments.

The Dodecanese Legacy. Kos was the birthplace of Hippocrates, the father of Western medicine. The island also witnessed the march of civilization from ancient Greece to the Byzantine Empire, the Crusades and the Ottoman Empire. Patmos, where John of Patmos wrote Revelations, is a key Christian pilgrimage site and a very pleasant place to visit. Finally, majestic Rhodes, whose port was once guarded by the Colossus, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world, offers a cosmopolitan atmosphere enriched by an astonishing blend of ancient and modern.

Rejuvenates the Soul. It is what many of us envision when we dream of Greece, and this fashionable island frequently surpasses the fantasy. Days on the island give way to nights of dramatic sunsets enjoyed from pleasant open-air cafés. Few sights are more memorable than the dazzling whitewashed buildings that sit perched on the rim of black volcanic cliffs.

Land of sunshine and history, with immaculate beaches and lively, cosmopolitan cities, Turkey gracefully straddles two continents. Statues, temples, theatres, agora, churches, mosques and palaces tell the tale of its storied past and refined people. Irresistibly exotic, Turkey’s awe-inspiring, multifaceted culture impresses all visitors, yet it is also a modern country that has much in common with its European neighbours. Savour this fascinating land and its way of life, the charming mysteries of the seraglio, and all the opulence of its rich Oriental heritage.