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Crete

Aerial view of the harbour in Rethymno, Crete, with boats gently bobbing along the waterfront, surrounding buildings lit at dusk, a lighthouse standing proudly on a stone pier, and a hilltop fort commanding the background.
02
Aug

Why You Must Visit Rethymno, Crete: A Complete Guide

2 August 2026,
Discover Rethymno, Crete's most authentic town. Fortezza, old town, beaches, and day trips from an anthropologist who's explored it firsthand.
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A secluded beach with turquoise water, surrounded by rocky cliffs, reminiscent of Heraklion's finest beaches. People are relaxing on the pebble shore under umbrellas.
29
Dec

Top 18 Heraklion Beaches: Ultimate Guide for 2026 Travel

29 December 2024
This guide provides all the essential information to choose the best Hydra beaches for your trip.
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Recent Posts

Surviving columns of the Palaestra at the Archaeological Site of Olympia
The Archaeological Site of Olympia: A Complete Visitor’s Guide to Ancient Olympia, Greece
11 August 2026
Doric temple of Segesta standing on a grassy hillside in Trapani province, Sicily
Segesta Sicily: Guide to the Ancient Temple and Theatre
28 July 2026
Archaeological site of ancient Pella in northern Greece, the birthplace of Alexander the Great
Pella, Greece: A Complete Guide to Ancient Pella, Birthplace of Alexander the Great
20 July 2026
Rows of re-erected marble columns at the gymnasium of ancient Salamis, Cyprus, with the Mediterranean behind
Salamis Cyprus: Guide to the Ancient City & Ruins
17 July 2026
Temple of Apollo at Ancient Corinth with Acrocorinth in background
Ancient Corinth & Acrocorinth: How to Visit (2026 Guide)
16 July 2026

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View of the Acropolis in Athens, Greece, at sunset. The Parthenon is visible at the top of the hill, surrounded by trees and ancient ruins.

The Cradle of Democracy: Ancient Athens Tour

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Crossroads of Empires: Archaeological Treasures of Cyprus Tour

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Ancient amphitheater with tiered stone seating and a central stage, surrounded by forested hills and mountains. Sparse visitors are scattered around the seating area and stage.

Ages of the Peloponnese Tour

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Two old, decaying wooden boats rest on dry land with grass growing inside, overlooking the sea and distant mountains under a clear blue sky—an evocative scene on a Sicily tour.

Malta and Sicily Tour: Sea Roads of the Old World

Sep 16-8 Oct 2027
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Valley of the Temples, Agrigento

Sicily Tour: From Ancient Temples to Baroque Towns

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Explore the ancient ruins of the Knossos Palace in Crete, Greece, with stone walls, red columns, and trees beneath a dramatic sunset sky—a must-see highlight on any Greece tour.

Secrets of the Labyrinth: Minoan Crete Tour with Santorini & Athens

12-24 October, 2026
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