Gay Greece: From Achilles to Alexander the Great and Beyond October 1-10 2025

Sparkling white island villages, set in a turquoise sea; fascinating ruins of ancient temples perched on rugged hillsides. Who needs an extra reason to visit Greece? But gay people, we have one: Greece is also the greatest country of gay history, the place where gay love had a central role in the cultural flowering that laid the foundations of Western culture.

This is where democracy was invented, along with philosophy, history, and the theater (both tragedy and comedy)—all products of a culture in which male-male love enjoyed the highest prestige. So come discover the roots of Pride on this eye-opening tour: enjoy the beauty, charm, and great art of one of the world’s most beautiful countries, while learning about the gay side of the glory that was Greece!

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