Greece

Questar. Walk along paths at the Acropolis that were once trod by Socrates and other great philosophers. Explore the isle of Santorini with its famed Aegean architecture, and visit the picturesque windmills of Mykonos. In Crete, examine the ruins of Knossos, where the legendary King Minos lived. And in Delphi, learn of the oracles who foretold the future. Approximately 2 hours.

Vista Point. 26 Minutes. Dodecanese is the name of a group of Greek islands that is located in the south east of the Aegean just off the Turkish coast. It warrants more than its name of `Twelve Islands' as it contains more than nineteen inhabited and around fifty small uninhabited islands. K?s is the green pearl of the Aegean, an historic oasis beneath the Greek...

DVD. 7 Days. 52 Minutes. Dodekanissa is the name of a group of Greek islands that is located in the south east of the Aegean just off the Turkish coast and it contains more than 19 inhabited and around 50 small uninhabited islands. The island of K?s is known as the `green pearl of the Aegean', an historic oasis beneath the Greek sun. Although not...

DVD. The Treasures of Ancient Hellas. 56 Minutes. An impressive tour through the unique galleries of the museum of Epidaurus. Marble votive inscriptions of medicines and miraculous healing methods of Asclepius, as well as his real medical implements. Bas-reliefs and sculptures which adorned the Temple, restoration of the sides, restoration of part of the Doric Temple of Artemis with its triglyphs and metopes… partial restoration...

Global Treasures. 10 Minutes. South of the centre of Crete are the remains of a ruined basilica, the Christian remains of Gortys' former glory. For the construction of the basilica in the 6th and the 7th centuries many of the architectural elements of the surrounding ancient ruins were also used. During construction there was no lack of decorative old capitals, as Gortys was once one...

DVD. 45 Minutes. Originally created for IMAX theaters and narrated by Nia Vardalos, this fascinating and educational documentary explores the astonishingly rich history of ancient Greece. Using advanced archeological techniques, the film takes viewers onto a journey into the birth of western civilization, using gorgeous cinematography to capture the region's natural beauty and advanced computer graphics to recreate history.

DVD. 7 Days. 52 Minutes. Although Greece is the home of ancient gods, birthplace of European civilization and a country of great warriors and philosophers it is also a country of many islands with tiny villages and white houses, a deep blue sea and almost constant sunshine. Athens is a lively city set in historic surroundings. Unique among all other Greek temples is the Acropolis...

DVD. Cities of the World. 60 Minutes. Greece is the cradle of European civilization, a quarry of mythology and ancient relics. On the Chalkidiki Peninsula we can visit the city of Thessalonica, the beaches of Katerini and Paralia, and from the boat we can take a look at the mystical monastery republic, Athos. Near the legendary Olympus Mountain we can take a look at the...

DVD. Discover The World. 30 Minutes.This program looks at the people, history, culture and geography of: Greece.

DVD. Discover The World. 30 Minutes. This program looks at the people, history, culture and geography of: Greece.

DVD. The World Atlas. 103 Minutes. The Atlas steps into the digital age. A new one-of-a-kind World Atlas covering all parts of the globe with animated maps from Rand McNally and in-depth cultural and historical information. Each episode is dedicated to different countries, containing four distinct features - physical geography, political geography, popular locations, and thematic maps. The new digitally animated one-of-a-kind version of an...

DVD. Media Lab. 30 Minutes. Immerse yourself into the fascinating world of Greece.Sit back, relax and enjoy the feelings generated by this beautiful Greek scenery. Listen to the traditional music, watch the marvelous landscape that provides a harmonic ambience to relief the stress of modern life. The video was shot in Crete and Peloponnes.

DVD. The Greatest Journeys on Earth. 48 Minutes. Journeys to the Gods After having venerated the pagan gods of Antiquity, two thousand years ago Greece chose to convert to Christianity. From that time forward monks undertook the construction of imposing monasteries hidden away in unusual spots like the edges of cliffs, volcanic islands, or inaccessible rocky summits. Travelers who choose to visit Mount Athos, the...

This 2-disc set gives you the 4 newest, widescreen, hi-def "Rick Steves' Europe" TV shows covering Greece, Turkey and Portugal on a Blu-ray disc — plus a set of all 8 shows (old and new) on a DVD. It’s a great value, no matter what kind of player you own (or will own in the future)! Greece, Turkey & Portugal 2000-2014 will take you... On...

Global Treasures. 10 Minutes. Iraklion The picturesque harbor of Iraklion welcomes those arriving by ship at Crete's greatest city that is also the fourth largest harbor in Greece. In common with much of the history of this city, the imposing castle located at the harbour dates back to Venetian times and was built between 1523 and 1540. Today the archaeological search for ruins from the...

117 Minutes. Take a grand tour of the Old World with public radio's original Savvy Traveler, Rudy Maxa, host of the award-winning American Public Television series, Smart Travels, and contributing editor to National Geographic Traveler magazine. This DVD includes visits to: Athens and Delphi - Following a tour of Athens' historic sites, take a pilgrimage to the famed Oracle of Delphi, and visit a beautiful...

DVD. The Brewshow. 40 Minutes. Athens is one of the world's oldest cities with a recorded history of around 3,400 years. The city is widely referred to as the cradle of western civilization and the birthplace of democracy. Today it's got great craft beer too! Crete is the largest of the Greek Isles and is known for great food, music, wine, villages and of course,...

Global Treasures. 10 Minutes. Around 7 kilometers southeast of Heraklion on the Greek island of Crete, is the Palace of Knoss?s, the largest of all the Minoan palaces, located on the picturesque, partly tree-covered Kefala Hill. As parts of the palace have been rebuilt, its former splendour makes a visit to Knoss?s even more worthwhile. At the beginning of the 20th century, large scale excavations...

Vista Point. 26 Minutes. K?s is an historic island oasis beneath the Greek sun. Not the largest of the Dodekannissa Islands but certainly one of its most fascinating, with endless sandy beaches and an ancient heritage. The capital of the island is Chora K?s and for two thousand years it has been the nerve centre of the island. The city once suffered devastating earthquakes and...

Global Treasures. 10 Minutes. Its unique location is not the sole reason that the picturesque town of Lindos has become known as one of the most fascinating locations on the Greek island of Rhodes. Its narrow, intimate lanes are flanked by centuries-old houses, the former residences of captains, ship-owners and wealthy traders. During the Ottoman period Lindos was one of the country's most important ports...

DVD. Global Treasures. 10 Minutes. Situated in southern Libya is a remarkable, dried out river valley, the Wadi Matkhandoush. At first sight, although the valley looks rather insignificant, it actually contains a unique treasure of Mankind, a treasure that lay hidden for thousands of years until Italian archaeologist and palaeontologist Fabrizio Mori discovered many fascinating carvings in the region's rocks. Most of the images date...

DVD. Cities of the World. 60 Minutes. The Cyclades are the small group of islands surrounding Delos in the middle of the Aegean Sea. On these islands the Cycladic culture thrived well before B.C. This lifestyle is sought by the millions of visiting tourists: the narrow, winding alleys, the many characteristic Cycladic houses protected from the sun by venetian blinds and ornamented by geranium and...

DVD. Media Lab. 60 Minutes. In the South of Europe, the islands of Greece form the eastern border to Asia. The Peloponnese has much to offer culturally and as a reminder of our civilization and its ancient history. This is an area that brings the by-gone age to life and offers a different perspective on our own thinking. It brings the whole of civilization into...

Global Treasures. 10 Minutes. The 4000 year old ruins of the Minoan Palace of Phaistos are scattered over a wide area of a picturesque hillside on the island of Crete. The first archaeological excavations took place between 1900 and 1909 and it soon became evident that these ruins, as well as further discoveries of the Minoan Epoch that date from around 1900 B.C., were the...

DVD. Globe Trekker. 60 Minutes. Angela May's culinary journey through Greece takes her from the bustling capital of Athens, to historic Thessaloniki, and to the islands of Lesvos and Crete, on an exploration of Greece's delicious and healthy Mediterranean cuisine. The classical civilization of the Ancient Greeks still influences modern Greece, and in Athens, a melting pot of tastes and traditions, Angela is treated to...