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Meteora means suspended in air. Hermit Byzantine monks in the ninth century first inhbited these mountains, living on fissures and caves along the rocks to spend time with God.

In the 14th century, these hermit monks built 20 different monastaries to get away from Turkish occupation. The tall cliffs were the perfect escape for these monks. At first only ladders and ropes were the only way to reach these monestaries. During the 1920s steps were carved out making it more accessible. Today only six monestaries remain. more…

Athens is the historical capital of Europe, with a long history, dating from the first settlement in the Neolithic age. In the 5th Century BC (the “Golden Age of Pericles”) – the culmination of Athens’ long, fascinating history – the city’s values and civilisation acquired a universal significance.

Over the years, a multitude of conquerors occupied Athens, and erected unique, splendid monuments – a rare historical palimpsest. In 1834, it became the capital of the modern Greek state and in two centuries since it has become an attractive modern metropolis with unrivalled charm. more…

Greece has always been associated with beauty and marvel. The Piraeus cruise destination situated near Athens is no exception. The port of Piraeus has easy docking facility for modern cruise ships which makes the Piraeus cruise destination very approachable.

What brings in most of the tourists on a vacation to the Greek port town of Piraeus are the marvels of Greece. Its old world architectural marvels and sights have since centuries bought in tourists. more…