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Talk about ancient cultures. Here the Greeks created much of the foundation for our knowledge today. Athens and Istanbul are so historical, and the Greek islands are lovely vacation places. Travel them back packing by ferry boat. Mopeds can be rented very cheap on the islands and are great for getting around. Every sunset is incredible to be enjoyed over an outside dinner or glass of wine.

Cyprus

• Larnaca, Nicosia

Greek Islands

• Alonissos, Andros, Corfu, Folegandros, Hios, Ikaria, Ithica, Kithira, Mykonos, Naxos, Paros, Paxi, Samos, Samothrace (Samothraki), Symi, Thassos, Tilos, Rhodes, Santorini (Thera).   Crete - Festos, Knossos.

Israel

• Haifa, Jerusalem

Lebanon

• Beirut

Turkey

• Istanbul, Ankara

Cyprus

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Israel

Turkey

Lebanon