The legacy of ancient Greece is echoed in the country’s dramatic landscape and a trip to Greece today, especially during the hot summer months, often feels like a journey back in time. Rocky mountains and jagged cliffs plunge into the surrounding crystal clear Mediterranean waters. Dry valleys and expansive olive groves are sprinkled with mystical ancient ruins and the air vibrates with the pulsating call of a thousand cicadas. Even the savviest traveler cannot deny the air of mystery and natural beauty resonating in this awe inspiring nation.