AfarSep 1, 2026Go On Your Own Odyssey on This Epic Tour of GreeceA new Great Courses Journeys led by a classics professor explores ancient Greek myths and history from "The Odyssey." ...9 things in this storyAcrocorinthSightImposing acropolis towering above ruins.Corinth CanalSightConnects the Ionian and Aegean Seas.Ancient CorinthSightArchaeological site with Temple of Apollo.Gemelos TavernRestaurantRooftop tavern overlooking the archaeological site.ElsewhereThe Great Courses JourneysPlaceGreeceTour company foregrounding rigorous academics.Sanctuary of Asklepios at EpidaurusSightEpidaurus, GreeceHealth spa resort dedicated to the god of medicine.Semeli EstateRestaurantNemea, GreeceFounded in 1979, Semeli is a leading Greek winery and one of the country’s most significant wine-related developments.Treasury of AtreusSightMycenae, GreeceMycenaean beehive-tomb.Mycenaean citadelSightMycenae, GreeceRead the full piece at Afar →
Condé Nast TravelerJul 20Where Was The Odyssey Filmed? The Locations Christopher Nolan's Greek Epic Brings to LifeFor this latest adaptation of Homer's sweeping tale, cast and crew headed to an eclectic array of destinations including Greek, Italy, and Iceland.8 things in this storyAcrocorinthSightmonolithic site used for filming outside AthensElsewhereNestor's CaveSightPylos, Greecesite of Cyclops Polyphemus's cave adventureMethoni CastleAttractionMethoni, Greecelocation for Agamemnon's homecoming sceneSanta CaterinaSightFavignana, Italy15th-century castle on Favignana, epic landscapeDiamond BeachSightHofn, Icelandheavily-touristed black sand beach in IcelandHjörleifshöfði mountainSightReykjavík, Icelandremote beach location east of ReykjavikApollo's BeachSightReykjavík, Icelandwhite sand beach with lush fields in IcelandAit BenhaduNeighborhoodOuarzazate, MoroccoMoroccan village in Atlas Mountains, stood in for TroyRead the full piece at Condé Nast Traveler →
