At the height of spring, journey to four of the most beautiful of the Greek Islands, explore their ancient sites and picturesque villages, learn about their history, sample their cuisine, and meet the people who maintain local traditions amid the ever-changing world that surrounds them. Highlights include the Neoclassical architecture and verdant hillsides of Andros and Naxos, the Bronze Age site of Akrotiri on Santorini, and Crete's Minoan Palace of Knossos. Throughout this tour, you will encounter unique architecture, medieval village churches, rugged landscapes that produce some of the world's best olive oil, wines, and cheeses, and fascinating ruins that span the centuries from the prehistoric times to the Byzantine Empire.