Go beyond the bustling beaches and you’ll find a land of lakes, mountains and exhilarating outdoor adventure. This is Greece, but not as you know it. Kavala, Xanthi, Thasos and Samothrace may not spring to mind as your first ports of call on a trip to Greece, but these gems have charm in abundance. Here’s a two-week itinerary on how to make the most of a tour around the north of the country. Greece typically conjures up images of cerulean seas and idyllic powder sand beaches, but head inland from December to May and there’s a winter wonderland waiting to be discovered. This paid content article was created for the Greek National Tourism Organisation. It does not necessarily reflect the views of National Geographic, National Geographic Traveller (UK) or their editorial staffs.