The Peloponnese
Where Greek History Lives
The Peloponnese is the heartland of ancient Greece. Olympia — birthplace of the Olympic Games — Mycenae, Epidaurus, Sparta, Corinth: the names alone are a history of Western civilisation. Yet the Peloponnese is also a landscape of extraordinary natural beauty: the Mani peninsula, the Taygetos mountains, and the medieval city of Mystras.
The region's cuisine is among the finest in Greece — olive oil from Kalamata, wine from Nemea, citrus from Argolida, and the extraordinary cheeses of the mountain villages.
Thessaloniki
Greece's Second City
Thessaloniki is Greece's second city and, many would argue, its most interesting. Byzantine churches, Ottoman markets, Roman ruins, and a thriving contemporary culture coexist in a city that has been at the crossroads of civilisations for 2,300 years.
The city's food scene is legendary — Thessaloniki is widely regarded as the culinary capital of Greece. Its nightlife, music scene, and intellectual culture make it a destination in its own right.
Meteora & Epirus
The Mountains of Greece
Northern Greece offers a dramatically different landscape from the sun-bleached south. The Zagori region of Epirus — a network of 46 stone-built villages connected by ancient paths and arched bridges — is one of the most beautiful and least-visited areas in all of Europe.
Meteora's extraordinary monasteries perched atop towering rock pillars are among the most visually astonishing sights on earth.