Mediterranean

Athens, Greece (from Piraeus)

     

Welcome to the “Birthplace of Modern Democracy”, a city whose architectural, art and political triumphs are a universal legacy. Dominating the skyline, the ancient Acropolis is a monument to Western civilization. Discover its perfectly proportioned Parthenon, built during the Golden Age of Peracles, and the Ereichtheon with its maiden columns. Stroll through the ancient columns of the Stoa, where Plato once lectured. Then for lighter fare, come explore the twisting lanes and lively tavernas of the Plaka.


Highlights

ACROPOLIS
The Acropolis is the heart of classical Athens and the site of the Parthenon, the Propylea, the Temple of Athena Nike (or Wingless Victory), the Erectheion, and the Acropolis Museum.

ANCIENT CORINTH
Once the wealthiest and wickedest city in Greece, Corinth was evangelized by St Paul in the 1st century.

CORINTH CANAL
This 19th-century engineering marvel bisects the Peloponnesian peninsula and connects the Aegean and Ionian Seas.

DELPHI
Perched on the slopes of Mt Parnassus, the temple complex was home to the ancient world’s most revered prophetess.

NATIONAL ARCHAEOLOGICAL MUSEUM
The museum boasts important archaeological finds from all over Greece.

OLD OLYMPIC STADIUM
The site for archery competition and the finish of the marathon in the 2004 Olympics, the stadium originally hosted the first modern Olympics in 1896.

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