Impressions of Life in Greek Islands

Step into the heart of Western civilization on a journey through Greece, a land where democracy, philosophy, and the arts were born. Begin in Athens, Europe’s oldest city, where ancient monuments stand amid a thriving modern metropolis. Then fly across the Aegean to Rhodes, the island of the sun god Helios and once home to the famed Colossus—one of the original Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.

From Rhodes, sail to the nearby islands of Symi, with its enchanting neoclassical harbor, and tranquil Chalki, a hidden gem untouched by time. Conclude your travels on legendary Crete, cradle of the Minoan civilization. Explore the evocative ruins of Knossos, stroll the Venetian lanes of seaside Rethymno, and savor the rich flavors of Cretan cuisine, birthplace of the Mediterranean diet.