Balancing on top of giant rock formations, the Byzantine monasteries of Meteora in Thessaly tower above their surroundings.
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One of the few ancient amphitheatres still staging productions today, the theatre at Epidaurus in the Peloponnese has hosted Greek drama for the past 2,500 years.
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The Cyclades archipelago shows Greek life at its best, with countless islands rising from the Aegean Sea and incredible architectural sites just metres from oceanfront restaurants.
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More than 3,600 years after an entire civilisation perished, its history lives on beneath the volcanic earth and shallow waters of Santorini.
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In general, the falling euro is good news for international tourists visiting countries such as Spain, Portugal, Italy, Greece and Ireland.
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Tour operators, who are targeting travellers with tempting offers, are hoping the 130 billion euro bailout for Greece will stabilise the economy and quell the violence.
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