GREECE: Birthplace of Western Civilization

Palace of Knossis – center of Minoan civilization

Oldest throne in Europe – circa 1700 BC

Lasithi Valley Walk

Imbros Gorge Walk

Imbros Gorge Walk

Our guide explaining the prehistoric explosion of Santorini

Frescos from 17th century BC archeological dig on Santorini

Gold figurine – 17th c BC

Scenes from Santorini walk

Scenes from Santorini walk

Crater on right, Aegean Sea on left

Scenes from Santorini walk

Looking into the sea-filled crater of Santorini from the rim

Peloponnesian walk to the ruins of Mycenae

Olives!

The face of rural Greece – 70+ years old and harvesting alone

Mycenae - home of Agamemnon

Lion’s Gate at Mycenae

Beehive tomb at Mycenae

The symmetry of Greek theater at Epidaurus

Lunch overlooking ruins of Corinth

(Bath)room with a view

The Parthenon in Athens

National Archeological Museum

Farewell to Greece