Cyprus - Kourion, on the southwestern coast of Cyprus, was a renowned ancient city-state. Extraordinary Roman and early Byzantine ruins greet the visitor.
Crete - Greece's largest island regales visitors with a rich culture, wild natural beauty, and picturesque destinations, including Agios Nikolaos (pictured)
Zakynthos - The island is famed for an exquisite turquoise cove that embraces Navagio beach, the site of a 1980 shipwreck. The rusting hull is embedded in the sand.
Euboea - This verdant Greek island is appreciated for its mountainous landscapes, archaeological monuments, and thermal springs, among other enticing attractions.
Mallorca - Also known as Majorca, this Spanish Balearic island has Palma as its capital, a city dominated by the Moorish Almudaina royal palace and 13th-century Santa Maria Cathedral.
Corfu - Venetian, French, and British cultural influences have left their mark on this scenic Greek island. Corfu Old Town is a magical place to explore.