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Begin with a couple of days in Athens , home to some of the world's most important an-
cient sites and museums. Take in the markets, contemporary art scene and brilliant night-
life. From here catch a ferry to chic Mykonos , famous for its colourful harbour, bars and
beaches. Visit the tiny, sacred island of Delos on a day trip to explore its ancient ruins.
Hop on another ferry to spectacular Santorini . The dramatic, sheer cliffs of its volcanic
caldera offer an amazing perch for watching the sun sink into the sea. There are also ex-
cellent local wineries, fascinating ruins and volcanic sand lapped by the Aegean.
It's not far from here to Crete, where you should rent a car and before you do anything
else, head south to Elafonisi beach - Crete's most stunning stretch of sand. From there,
journey back up along the northern coast to charming Hania , with its beautiful harbour
and labyrinth of backstreets and then on to the capital Iraklio and the nearby magnificent
Minoan ruins of Knossos .
From Iraklio hop on a flight to cool, cultured Thessaloniki in northern Greece. Check
out the impressive Roman and Byzantine architecture, sample some Ottoman-inspired
cuisine (particularly the pastries!) and enjoy the vivacious arts scene. From here, work
off the pastries on the nearby slopes of Mt Olympus (2918m), Greece's highest peak and
first national park. You'll encounter a huge diversity of plant and bird life along these an-
cient trails. Next visit the mesmerising monasteries of Meteora , perched high on narrow
pinnacles of rock and once the home of hermit monks. Your last stop is at unforgettable
ancient Delphi , former home of the mysterious Delphic oracle and steeped in atmo-
sphere. From Delphi it's a short trip back to Athens.
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