Greece was one of 6 countries we visited during our 22 day cruise of the Mediterranean (2015)
Visiting the iconic Acropolis was another Bucket List tick.
Olympia is a small town in Elis on the Peloponnese peninsula in Greece, famous for the nearby archaeological site of the same name, which was a major Panhellenic religious sanctuary of ancient Greece, where the ancient Olympic Games were held
Gorgeous town of Nafplion
Hearty breakfast - room service on the cruise ship
Something that is unique to Greece are the Evzones and the Changing of the Guard at Syntagma Square, Athens which occurs every day, every hour on the hour
Our cruise ship Zuiderdam is dwarfed by Celebrity of the Seas
Beautiful island of Mykonos
Once upon a time, much of the industry on Mykonos was focused on grain production, specifically wheat. And today, although Mykonos is probably best-known for its nightlife (and strong winds), some of the ancient mills still exist as a testament to the rich past and history of the island.
The windmills were first constructed by the Venetians at some point during the 16th-century. Like many of the islands in modern day Greece, Mykonos once lay on an important trade route and its windy weather was perfect for operating windmills.
Island of Rhodes
Castle of Kritinia
Disembarking the cruise ship and heading to the idyllic island of Santorini
We chose the cable car to make our way to the top of the hill,
whereas others in our group chose the donkey ride.
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