5th-century BCE temple ruins with Doric-style columns, offering sweeping views of the sea. THE ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITE OF SOUNION Walking tour of Poseidon’s Temple, last tour of our Greece trip.
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Santorini is one of the Cyclades islands in the Aegean Sea. It was devastated by a volcanic eruption in the 16th century BC, forever shaping its rugged landscape. The whitewashed, cubiform houses of its 2 principal towns, Fira and Oia, cling to cliffs above an underwater caldera (crater). They overlook the sea, small islands to the west and beaches made up of black, red and white lava pebbles. The Metropolitan Cathedral of Oia, Santorini
Knossos is the main Bronze Age archaeological site at Heraklion, a modern port city on the north central coast of Crete. The site was excavated and the palace complex found there partially restored under the direction of Arthur Evans in the earliest years of the 20th century. The palace complex is the largest Bronze Age archaeological site on Crete. It was the ceremonial and political center of the Minoan civilizations and culture. Settled as early as the Neolithic period, the name Knossos survives from ancient Greek references to the major city of Crete. This thrown was the original first settlement about 7000 BC. The first palace dates to 1900 BC
The Minoan civilization on the island of Crete dates back to 2700 BC. It represents the first advanced civilization in Europe, which left behind massive building complexes, tools, artwork, writing system. The civilization was rediscovered at the beginning of the 20th century through the work of British archaeologist Sir Arthur Evans. The name "Minoan" derives from the mythical King Minos and was coined by Evans, who identified the site at Knossos with the labyrinth and the Minotaur. The Minoan civilization has been described as the earliest of its kind in Europe and historian Will Durant called the Minoans "the first link in the European chain". Rhodes, the largest of Greece’s Dodecanese islands, is known for its beach resorts, ancient ruins and remnants of its occupation by the Knights of St. John during the Crusades. The city of Rhodes has an Old Town featuring the medieval Street of the Knights and the castlelike Palace of the Grand Masters. Captured by the Ottomans and then held by the Italians, the palace is now a history museum. Highlights of the island of Rhodes, The Lindos Acropolis, still standing after centuries! Aegean Sea has turquoise water. Donkey rides down for Somers, because that’s how it’s done in Rhodes.
Samos is a Greek island in the eastern Aegean Sea, separated from Turkey by the mile-wide Mycale Strait. It was the birthplace of mathematician Pythagoras and philosopher Epicurus, and is known for producing sweet Muscat wine. On the southeast coast, the remains of the ancient port of Pythagoreion include the underground Eupalinian aqueduct, built in the 6th century B.C. The mountain range in the background are the hills of Turkey
Night tour of Mykonos Mykonos is an island in the Cyclades group in the Aegean Sea. It's popularly known for its summer party. Iconic landmarks include a row of 16th-century windmills, which sit on a hill above Mykonos town.
Delphi is a town on Mount Parnassus in the south of mainland Greece. It's the site of the 4th-century-B.C. Temple of Apollo, once home to a legendary oracle. This extensive mountainside archaeological complex contains the remains of the sanctuaries of Apollo and Athena Pronaia, as well as an ancient stadium and theater. Delphi Archaeological Museum displays artifacts found among the ruins.
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