Thousands of inlets and islands make up the archipelago known as the Greek Islands, whose landscape varies from sandy beaches and azure waters to heavily forested mountains.
Though only a fraction of the islands are populated, the region is rich in culture and history dating back thousands of years.
Ancient structures and ruins depict a civilization steeped in mythology and later transformed to Christianity.
The island of Crete is a popular destination and guests often visit the Samaria National Park and the Samaria Gorge within.
The gorge carved by a river winding through the White Mountains, is 16km in length from the park entrance to the shores of the Libyan Sea.
Guests witness the spectacular views from the top of the mountains to the bottom of the gorge.
Crete is home to numerous beaches including the unique palm forested Vai Beach and Matala Bay, which contains ancient man-made caves in the side of a mountain.
The palace of Knossos is an expansive Bronze Age site where an ancient Greek civilization once resided.
Preserved wall paintings depict the daily lives of these early people.
The Heraklion Archaeological Museum houses artefacts, some of which were created by the early masters and represent persons from mythological gods to historical figures including Alexander the Great.
Individuals enjoying Greek Islands holidays discover that Hippocrates, the father of modern medicine, was born and lived on the island of Kos.
The Hippocrates Plane Tree is believed to have been planted by the physician over 2000 years ago and under whose branches he taught medical students, and later the Apostle Paul would teach Christianity.
Asklepieios, the son of Apollo was honoured here with the construction of an Asklepieia, an ancient hospital and medical school, and is visited by thousands daily.
In recent years, the Hippocrates foundation was built and designed to carry on the traditional teachings of the country's first physician.
The island of Rhodes is a unique destination having modern villages and cities constructed around the medieval Old Town.
The original seven city walls still stand guarding the Palace of the Grandmaster.
The fortress was initially constructed in the 14th century, and was home to the crusading knights who protected the city, citizens and Christian pilgrims.
The palace is adorned with elaborate paintings, furnishings and the armoury, which contains the armour and weaponry used for defence.
The island also contains the remarkable Valley of the Butterflies, where thousands of the colourful insects regularly flock.
Though only a fraction of the islands are populated, the region is rich in culture and history dating back thousands of years.
Ancient structures and ruins depict a civilization steeped in mythology and later transformed to Christianity.
The island of Crete is a popular destination and guests often visit the Samaria National Park and the Samaria Gorge within.
The gorge carved by a river winding through the White Mountains, is 16km in length from the park entrance to the shores of the Libyan Sea.
Guests witness the spectacular views from the top of the mountains to the bottom of the gorge.
Crete is home to numerous beaches including the unique palm forested Vai Beach and Matala Bay, which contains ancient man-made caves in the side of a mountain.
The palace of Knossos is an expansive Bronze Age site where an ancient Greek civilization once resided.
Preserved wall paintings depict the daily lives of these early people.
The Heraklion Archaeological Museum houses artefacts, some of which were created by the early masters and represent persons from mythological gods to historical figures including Alexander the Great.
Individuals enjoying Greek Islands holidays discover that Hippocrates, the father of modern medicine, was born and lived on the island of Kos.
The Hippocrates Plane Tree is believed to have been planted by the physician over 2000 years ago and under whose branches he taught medical students, and later the Apostle Paul would teach Christianity.
Asklepieios, the son of Apollo was honoured here with the construction of an Asklepieia, an ancient hospital and medical school, and is visited by thousands daily.
In recent years, the Hippocrates foundation was built and designed to carry on the traditional teachings of the country's first physician.
The island of Rhodes is a unique destination having modern villages and cities constructed around the medieval Old Town.
The original seven city walls still stand guarding the Palace of the Grandmaster.
The fortress was initially constructed in the 14th century, and was home to the crusading knights who protected the city, citizens and Christian pilgrims.
The palace is adorned with elaborate paintings, furnishings and the armoury, which contains the armour and weaponry used for defence.
The island also contains the remarkable Valley of the Butterflies, where thousands of the colourful insects regularly flock.
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