Greece, cradle of the Western civilisation, has a history stretching back four thousand years. Romans, Arabs, Venetians, Turks and the Byzantine empire have all left their mark since the time of Alexander the Great. Traveller Christina Chang visits mainland Greece; it's cosmopolitan and culturally rich capital Athens, and the Peloponnesian peninsula; while McCormick heads for the waters of the lonian and the Aegean Seas. Along the way: - Visit the Awe Inspiring Acropolis Overlooking Athens - Witness the Ancient Fire Walking Festival of Seres in Northern Greece - Visit the Most Southern Tip of Mainland Greece, Believed by the Greeks to Shelter the Entrance to Hades - Catch the Ferry to Hydra for the Celebrations of the Miaoulia Festival - Visit the Holy Isle of Patmos, the Party Island of Mykonos, the Ancient Island of Delos, and the Volcanic Island of Santorini - Trek Through the Spectacular Samaria Gorge in Crete
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