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Minoan Magic: Knossos and Heraklion Sightseeing Tour |
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See the spectacular Palace of Knossos and enjoy shopping in bustling Heraklion
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Let the rich history of Greece captivate you on this tour that takes you back 5000 years into myths and legends and secrets of Europe’s oldest civilization, the Minoans. See the most famous and popular of all attractions in Crete, the Palace of Knossos.The Minoan Palace of Knossos is the largest Bronze Age archaeological site on Crete and was probably the ceremonial and political center of the Minoan civilization and culture. Take some time off for shopping at the colorful and goods-laden markets in Heraklion, Crete’s bustling capital.
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Spinalonga Island Tour with Cruise in Mirabello Bay
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...colony.Today, the unoccupied island with its abandoned fortress and small pebble beaches is one of the main tourist attractions in Crete. Enjoy a boat ride in one of Crete’s...
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Cruise to Turtle Island
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The magnificent Caretta-Caretta or otherwise called Loggerhead Turtles are Zakynthos’ most famous inhabitants. Set off on a fun-filled journey as you search for these rare creatures...
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Scenic Cruises in Greece: Onassis Cruise
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...resort, Nydri,and enjoy some free time here. The secluded and beautifully unspoilt island of Meganissi offers excellent photo opportunities. With its sandy bays enclosed by wooded...
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Sightseeing Tour of Idyllic Ithaca
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...full of history and myth, built in the shape of an amphitheatre around the largest natural harbour in Greece. Vathy is the largest village of Ithaca and has been the capital and...
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Sightseeing Tour to Ancient Olympia
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...after excavations were carried out here by the German archaeologist Ernst Curtius. Wander around the Olympic Village, including the running track and original Olympic Stadium where...
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Simply Corfu Sightseeing Tour: Achillion Palace, Paleokastritsa, Mouse Island
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...history and character of the island. Tour the lavish Achillion Palace, a modern marvel erected in the style of the ancients, which features an immortal statue of its namesake dying...
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Morning Photography Tour of Ancient Athens
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...is a photographer’s delight – the magnificent Acropolis, Roman ruins of temples and houses and the Tower of the Winds. This specially designed photography tours will...
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Night Sightseeing Tour of Athens
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...for the traditional ouzo, Greece’s national drink. Drive to the main Greek port of Piraeus, passing by the most important points of the city. Central Athens is dotted with...
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Exploring Greece’s Ancient Wonders: Sightseeing Tour of Delphi
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Explore ancient Delphi, where an archaeological site and a cosmopolitan town exist side by side. After the Acropolis, Delphi is one of the most important ancient relics in Greece....
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Saronic Islands Cruise - Tour from Athens
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...and Venetian buildings, picturesque villages and beautiful beaches. Discover the charms of the island of Hydra and enjoy a simple way of life which has not changed for many years....
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Athens City Sightseeing Tour
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Visit the famous sights in Athens and discover the fascinating history of Greece. The unique architecture of the Parthenon and other magnificent monuments on the Acropolis Hill...
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Athens Sightseeing Tour: Acropolis, Parthenon, Plaka
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Journey to the city of Athens— among the most hallowed sites of ancient civilization—where numberless histories hide among the ruins, waiting to be discovered. Feel the...
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Ancient Marvels of Greece: Sightseeing Tour of Mycenae and Epidaurus
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The sightseeing tour of the Argolis region reveals an intriguing aspect of Greek history.Greek treasures have been unearthed in the ancient city of Mycenae which dates back to...
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Evening Photography Tour of Athens
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...most important ancient cities of the world, is an experience that will thrill the senses. The delightful village of Plaka, with its numerous cafes and jewellery stores, nestles right...
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Excursion to Cape Sounion
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Lying at the southernmost tip of the Attica peninsula, Cape Sounion is one of the most beautiful and picturesque places in Greece. The Cape rises high above the serene Aegean Sea and...
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Santorini Underwater Safari
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Explore an underwater universe off the coast of Santorini, where mysterious plants shoot up from the depths and schools of fish swim by in a rush of harlequin colors. Learn the science...
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Across the Water to Turkey: Sightseeing Tour of Marmaris
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Just a breath from Greece, and a world away from the ordinary, Turkey dazzles with the charm of the ancients. Enjoy a beautiful boat ride across the Aegean and arrive in the mystical...
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Island Hopping:Sporades Islands, Skopelos, Alonissos
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Enjoy a day of fun in the sun on the beautiful Sporades Islands. Take a beautiful cruise on the Aegean Sea, climbing on deck to look for dolphins in the open waters. Walk through...
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Sightseeing Tour of Thira by Night
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Spend a memorable evening in Thira, the beating heart of lovely Santorini Island. A cozy, cobbled medieval town by day, Thira becomes an electric cosmopolitan center under the blanket...
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Ancient Delos
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...Temple of Apollo and feel the weight of ages in the sanctuary of Artemis. Walk through the crumbling walls of the ancient city, where trade flourished and political ideas were...
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Shopping Tour of Agios Nikolaos and Kritsa
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Shopping lovers will jump at the chance to explore a coastal town and hilltop village where the art, clothing, and food of Crete are on colorful display. Take a scenic drive through...
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Mykonos Island Tour
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Explore the incomparable island of Mykonos, a place of churches, beaches, and cosmopolitan verve. Visit a perched 15th century church on the grounds of a medieval fortress that...
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Captain Michalis Sunshine Cruise: Sithonia Peninsula, Turtle Island
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Hop on board Captain Michalis Sunshine Cruise for a day of fun and relaxation in the sun. Set sail on the emerald Aegean Sea in a majestic old galleon, admiring sovereign mountains,...
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Castaway Cruise to Gramvoussa
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Embark like a buccaneer of old for the pink sands and azure waters of Gramvoussa Island. Tour an ancient castle built by the Venetians that stood up to the invading Turks. Be riveted...
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Markets and Mountains: Nea Moudania, Holomondas Mountains, Halkidiki Region
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Tour the local markets and wooded mountains of the Halkidiki region. Walk through lines of vividly colored stalls in Nea Moudania, where all nature of local crafts and clothing ensure...
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Santorini Sunset Cruise
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Sail around the beautiful island of Santorini, molded by volcanoes and framed by staggering cliffs. Glide across the still waters of Aegean, where geologic pressures have conjured...
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Cruise to Mount Athos, the Holy Mountain
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...to be a part of Greece, Mount Athos is an independent monastic state. It is ruled by the 1700 monks who live in its 20 monasteries, some of which date back to the ninth century....
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Santorini Impressions
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The island of Santorini is torn from the pages of Greek history; life there moves with the graceful deliberation of clouds. Visit an 11th century church that has survived the invasions...
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Monasteries of Meteora
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Journey to Meteora—a place of pure devotion and isolation—where ancient monasteries are perched like coronets atop stark rock formations. Drive through the distinctive...
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Macedonia Experience: Philippi, Cave of Alistrati
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...history. Drive to the small village of Alistrati, where you tour a massive cave, looking up at the fearsome stalactites that hang from the ceiling.
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Discover Rhodes: Valley of the Butterflies, Kamiros
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...trees, and waterfalls where delicate satyrs and monarchs give themselves to the wind. Be mesmerized by the ancient ruins of Kamiros, once an agricultural mecca and the first Rhodian city to cut its own coins.
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Paradise Cruise: Dragonissi, Frangias, Kalo Livadi, Agari Bay
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This Aegean cruise curves in unison with the Southern coastline of Mykonos, taking you to all the most beautiful, out-of-the-way beaches the area has to offer. Get a taste of what...
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Simply Thassos: Panagia, Aliki
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...as to be invisible to the pirates that once roamed the surrounding seas. Tour a beautiful domed basilica with marble walls and a revered icon of the Virgin Mary. Venture to the peninsula...
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Music and Moonlight: Sunset Cruise around Skiathos
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...Be treated to live rebetiko music, a rootsy form of Greek folk that mesmerizes with its melancholy melodies and danceable rhythms. The blues on board will be complimented by the pink...
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Tale of Two-and-A-Half Cities: Rhodes, Lindos, Monte Smith
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...with time-tested fortifications that look out over a pure blue sea. Lindos is one of Greece’s most beautiful villages, and is affectionately called the “Jewel of Rhodes.”...
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Thessaloniki Delights Sightseeing Tour: White Tower, Basilica of St Demetrios
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Explore the cultural treasures and historical legacy of Thessaloniki in this sightseeing tour. See the hip, cosmopolitan face of Thessaloniki in a morning spent among its shops and...
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Corfu Sunset Tour
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Feel the spirit of Corfu—ancient and modern, classical and exotic, alluring and engaging—in this far-reaching tour. Sample the cosmopolitan flavor of Corfu Town, where potent Greek coffee is served up beneath colorful caf
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Hiking Along the Samaria Gorge
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The Samari
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Theo’s Boat BBQ: Kalamas Beach
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Treat yourself to a day of fun, food, and frivolity on the open seas, as Captain Theo and his crew whisk you away on a memorable cruise. Admire the beautiful Corfu coastline en route...
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One Way Private Transfer from Athens (Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Piraeus Port)
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Upon arrival at the Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport in Athens, a private and exclusive one-way transfer to the Piraeus Port and surrounding hotels awaits you. After clearing...
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One Way Private Transfer from Athens (Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Central Athens Hotels)
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...Opt for a luxury car (Mercedes-taxi) or a minibus. Sit back and relax on the hassle-free drive to your chosen destination.
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Ancient Corinth and Wine Tasting: Agora, Apollo Temple, Nemea
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...of viticulture and winemaking, refined over millennia, and sip some of Greece’s most legendary wines.
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An Evening of Greek Traditional Music and Dinner
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A superb evening for all the family, full of entertainment, free flowing wine and great local cuisine. This is a great opportunity to experience a night out Greek style. Listen to the sounds of the famous Greek bouzouki and learn how to dance like Zorbas!
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One Way Private Transfer from Athens Centre to Piraeus Port
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...Your English-speaking driver will pick you up from your hotel in central Athens. Pick your choice of transport. Opt for a luxury car (Mercedes-taxi) or a minibus. Sit back and...
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A Taste of Skiathos History: Wine and Brandy Tasting at Evangelistria
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Journey to a small corner of Greece untouched by modernity and get a taste of a simpler time. See a 10th century monastery embellished with colorful murals and admire the decorative...
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Western Crete Discovery Tour and Wine Tasting: Chania, Lake Kournas
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...accessories in Crete’s most fashionable city. Enjoy a tasting at one of Crete’s most celebrated wineries and stroll the shores of a vast lake enveloped by woods and mountains....
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Discover Kefalonia in a Day
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When it comes to sightseeing, Kefalonia, the largest of the Ionian Islands, has got plenty to keep your camera clicking. Topping the list has to be magnificent Myrtos Bay. If it...
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Lights of the Lanterns: Night tour of Rhodes
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Spend a perfectly peaceful evening on the streets of Rhodes, which shines quietly to the quiet sea. Uncover the secrets of this ancient city by touring places that are difficult to...
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Southern Exploration and Wine Tasting: Kefalonia, Sami
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...stone ruins of St George’s Castle, which once sheltered villagers from marauding pirates. Visit a Byzantine monastery where the remains of Saint Andrew’s right foot are...
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Thassos Sunshine Cruise
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Treat yourself to a sun-kissed cruise around Thassos Island. Get your very own Greek fishing reel and let it dangle lazily over the side of the boat as you soak in the soft sea breeze....
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Exploring Greece’s Ancient Wonders: Sightseeing Tour of Delphi
Explore ancient Delphi, where an archaeological site and a cosmopolitan town exist side by side. After the Acropolis, Delphi is one of the most important ancient relics in Greece. The Sanctuary of...
Hiking Along the Samaria Gorge
The Samari
Saronic Islands Cruise - Tour from Athens
Cruise the scenic Saronic Islands and discover vast expanses of sandy beaches set against dark forests. Relax on the verdant island of Aegina with its neoclassical buildings, narrow alleys and...
...Built by the Venetians, then occupied by the Turks, in 1903 the fortress was finally...
...most famous inhabitants. Set off on a fun-filled journey as you search for these...
...here. See the lush green mountainous landscape of Lefkas, considered the ‘Jewel...
...the aquamarine water leading to coves, bays and picturesque fishing villages....
...Olympia came to light after excavations were carried out here by the German archaeologist...
...light on the history and character of the island. Tour the lavish Achillion Palace,...
...Sea and see the flurry of activity in the narrow streets of the harbors. The tranquil...
...exist side by side. After the Acropolis, Delphi is one of the most important ancient...
...landscapes of the Poros Island or stroll along its secluded beaches. This serene...
...The unique architecture of the Parthenon and other magnificent monuments on the...
...numberless histories hide among the ruins, waiting to be discovered. Feel the wind...
...one of the most important ancient cities of the world, is an experience that will...
...most beautiful and picturesque places in Greece. The Cape rises high above the serene...
...shoot up from the depths and schools of fish swim by in a rush of harlequin colors....
...with the charm of the ancients. Enjoy a beautiful boat ride across the Aegean and...
...cruise on the Aegean Sea, climbing on deck to look for dolphins in the open waters....
...A cozy, cobbled medieval town by day, Thira becomes an electric cosmopolitan center...
...of these hallowed grounds, where disembodied ruins testify to a lost glory.See the...
...village where the art, clothing, and food of Crete are on colorful display. Take...
...cosmopolitan verve. Visit a perched 15th century church on the grounds of a medieval fortress...
...in the sun. Set sail on the emerald Aegean Sea in a majestic old galleon, admiring...
...Island. Tour an ancient castle built by the Venetians that stood up to the invading...
...lines of vividly colored stalls in Nea Moudania, where all nature of local crafts...
...Holy Mountain” where no females (not even female animals) and children are...
...with the graceful deliberation of clouds. Visit an 11th century church that has...
...monasteries are perched like coronets atop stark rock formations. Drive through...
...built by Alexander’s father, where a knowledgeable guide recalls the heights,...
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