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Watch: the Greek Islands with Julia Bradbury

When we're not out exploring Europe, we're at home watching or reading about Europe. Recently, we've been watching the great TV show, The Greek Islands with Julia Bradbury. Julia takes us off the beaten tourist trail and uncovers the hidden gems of the Greek Islands in gorgeous locations such as Corfu, Santorini, Crete and Rhodes.

Watch the YouTube episodes below and experience the Greek Islands for yourself with our comprehensive range of walking and cycling tours.

Here's the official synopsis:

The television presenter, whose mother is Greek, uncovers the hidden side of well-known Greek Islands going off the well-trodden tourist track to explore, immerse herself in local traditions and sample the food.

Happy watching!

Episode 1: Crete's Last Filo Pastry Master | Crete

> Watch on ABC iView | Australia only

Julia visits the picturesque, rustic and rugged island of Crete, exploring the Dikti mountains and its plateau of windmills, and visiting an island that used to be a leper colony.

> View Crete walking tours

Episode 2: Corfu: The Greek Island Riddled With Hidden Venetian Treasures | Corfu

> Watch on ABC iView | Australia only

Julia visits the lush Ionian island of Corfu, often called the least Greek of all the Greek islands. She discovers a little slice of Italy, and samples the delights of its cuisine.

> Visit Corfu on the Ionian Islands Cycle & Sail tour

Episode 3: Unexplored Santorini: The Unknown Rural Side Of The Glamorous Hot Spot | Santorini

> Watch on ABC iView | Australia only

Julia's journey brings her to the glamorous island of Santorini, where she discovers how one of the Aegean's poorest islands became a playground for the rich and famous.

> Visit Santorini on the Santorini and Crete Self Guided Walking Tour or the Santorini and Naxos On Foot Walking Tour

Episode 4: Secrets Of Skiathos: The Paradise Island | The Sporades

> Watch on ABC iView | Australia only

Julia's journey reaches The Sporades, best known for the backdrop of the movie Mamma Mia. She explores a secret world of hidden coves and samples sea urchins.

> View all Greek Islands walking and cycling tours

Episode 5: The Island Of Rhodes: World's Oldest Inhabited Medieval City | Rhodes & Symi

> Watch on ABC iView | Australia only

Julia arrives in the Dodecanese, a far-flung group of islands at the gateway between Europe and the East where she visits the medieval capital of Rhodes.

> Visit Rhodes on the 7 day Rhodes Self Guided Cycle Tour or the 15 day Rhodes & Lycian Coast Self Guided Cycle Tour

Episode 6: Mythical And Mysterious Chios, The Land Of Mastica | Chios

> Watch on ABC iView | Australia only

Julia reaches her ultimate destination, the island of Chios, where her family's story began. She's joined by her mother Chrissi and together explore the home of their ancestors.

> View all Greek Islands walking and cycling tours

Have you explored the Greek Islands yet? What did you make of it? Let us know in the comment section below.