Второй по величине город Греции и столица Центральной Македонии Салоники (по-гречески правильнее «Фессалоники») сегодня — это культурная столица страны: город известен своими фестивалями и мероприятиями. Кроме того, это еще и город с более чем 3000-летней историей, где сохранились отпечатки Римской, Византийской, Оттоманской империй, а также когда-то доминировавшего здесь иудейского населения. Старый центр города, расположенный к северу от современного центра, чудом не пострадал при великом пожаре 1917 г. Ныне он внесен в Список всемирного наследия ЮНЕСКО.

Mykonos is a Greek island, part of the Cyclades, lying between Tinos, Syros, Paros and Naxos. The island spans an area of 85.5 square kilometres (33.0 sq mi) and rises to an elevation of 341 metres (1,119 feet) at its highest point. There are 10,134 inhabitants (2011 census), most of whom live in the largest town, Mykonos, which lies on the west coast. The town is also known as Chora (i.e. the Town in Greek, following the common practice in Greece when the name of the island itself is the same as the name of the principal town).

Bodrum is a famous Turkish resort on the Aegean Sea, located in the province of Mugla. The city is located in the extreme southwest of the country, on the coast of ancient Caria, which today is called the Turkish Riviera. Bodrum is perhaps the most international of all cities in Turkey. It is famous for its restaurants, night clubs, the atmosphere of eternal celebration and the bohemian lifestyle. This combination is especially attractive for young people from Europe and liberated Turks who come here in the summer to swim, soak up the sun, and “hang out” in open-air pubs, discos and bars. Curious tourists in these parts are attracted by the desire to get acquainted with the millenary history of the region, to see the ancient and medieval monuments located here.

Rhodes is the largest of the Dodecanese islands of Greece and is also the island group's historical capital. Administratively the island forms a separate municipality within the Rhodes regional unit, which is part of the South Aegean administrative region. The principal town of the island and seat of the municipality is Rhodes. The city of Rhodes had 50,636 inhabitants in 2011. It is located northeast of Crete, southeast of Athens and just off the Anatolian coast of Turkey. Rhodes' nickname is The island of the Knights, named after the Knights of Saint John of Jerusalem, who once conquered the land.

Historically, Rhodes was famous worldwide for the Colossus of Rhodes, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. The Medieval Old Town of the City of Rhodes has been declared a World Heritage Site. Today, it is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Europe. The name of the U.S. state of Rhode Island is thought to be based on this island.

Heraklion or Heraclion is the largest city and the administrative capital of the island of Crete. It is the fourth largest city in Greece. According to the results of the 2011 census, the population of the city proper was 166,209 inhabitants, the municipality's was 173,993 while the Heraklion urban area has a population of 225,574 and it extends over an area of 684.3 km2 (264.2 sq mi).

Heraklion is the capital of Heraklion regional unit.

The Bronze Age palace of Knossos, also known as the Palace of Minos, is located nearby.