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A Taste of Skiathos History: Wine and Brandy Tasting at Evangelistria |
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Retreat to the quiet forest where an ancient world of wine-making and reflection are kept alive
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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 flourishes at the Zoodohou Pigi church. The highlight of this tour is a trip to the Evangelistria monastery, where monks once pressed grapes into wine in the silent woods. Taste a truly vintage wine, which fell out of production more than a century and a half ago, and try the potent local brandy, which was first distilled by monks in the mountains of Macedonia. Enjoy a plate of fresh fruit and vegetables from the church garden to cleanse the palate, a subtle finish to a memorable evening of ancient tastes and perfect tranquility.
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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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...looks familiar it's because it landed a star role in the Hollywood movie 'Captain Corelli's Mandolin'. Lapped by clear blue waters and hugged by cliffs, it's one of the most photographed...
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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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...enshrined. Lunch in a picturesque port town where a Hollywood blockbuster was filmed and stop at a renowned wine factory for a sip of Greece.
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Thassos Sunshine Cruise
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...Moor near a charming beach and enjoy an indulgent afternoon of swimming and sunbathing. Bring along some snorkel equipment to plumb the depths or simply float on your back in the...
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Caldera Cruise in Santorini
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...will drop anchor between them as you enjoy a delectable lunch of barbequed pork souvlaki, salads, bread, and white wine. Stand at the mouth of a fearsome volcano and swim in natural...
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Skiathos by Sea: Lalaria, Kastro, Katigiorgis
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...village whose ruins allude to its former prominence. Have lunch in the shadow of towering mountain peaks in a small mainland village seldom seen by outsiders. Snorkel in the pure blue waters of the Aegean Sea and recline on the soft sands of a deserted island.
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Elafonissi Island Paradise
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Set sail for Elafonissi Island a Mediterranean paradise outside the traditional tourist pale. White sands and dunes flanked with lilies look out over turquoise waters beyond imagining....
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Island Hopping to Kefalonia
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...whose acoustics continue to amaze despite the passage of a million years. A row boat across Lake Melissani promises to be a surreal experience as the sun lights up this aquamarine...
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Sightseeing Tour to Enchanting Zante
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...pastures that, in spring, are a riot of wild flowers. Zakynthos has some stunning spots you can see during the tour, such as old churches dating back to the 14th century, small villages,...
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A Night Out in Zakynthos
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...bags swinging round your ankles, it's time to pull up a chair and have a spot of dinner at a little taverna. The evening ends in style with a sundowner harbour cruise. Sit back with a glass of wine and watch the reflection of the town lights dance on the water.
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Tinos Sightseeing Tour
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...fruit is transmuted to gold under a Grecian sun, and stop in the Bay of Panormos for a seaside lunch.
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Sun Cruise from Kefalonia
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...the underwater world without even getting your feet wet. Water sport enthusiasts will want to take this fabulous opportunity in order to try out snorkelling and compete to be the first...
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Albanian Adventure: Saranda, Butrint
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...wonderland has a dreamlike quality, as you tour an ancient fort and amphitheater and walk in the footsteps of numerous empires. Butrint was a thriving port city, commercial hub,...
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Symi Island Cruise
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...grace of the sea. Admire the colorful neoclassical mansions that cling to the hills and climb to a viewpoint overlooking the town where you can see the coves, inlets and cliffs...
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Minoan Magic: Knossos and Heraklion Sightseeing Tour
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...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...
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Spinalonga Island Tour with Cruise in Mirabello Bay
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...which has been a silent sentinel to the island’s chequered history. Built by the Venetians, then occupied by the Turks, in 1903 the fortress was finally converted into a leper...
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Cruise to Turtle Island
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...on this fascinating Turtle Island cruise. The loggerhead sea turtle known as the Caretta-Caretta has become an endangered specie that can only be found in the Mediterranean Sea....
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Scenic Cruises in Greece: Onassis Cruise
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...hillsides, it is a photographer’s paradise. Relax on board while learning of the history of the Papanikolis cave where submarines once were hidden during the war. This cruise is the perfect way to see some of the greatest sights of the Ionian Islands.
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Sightseeing Tour of Idyllic Ithaca
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...and modern day life, as you take in the outstanding scenery across the aquamarine water leading to coves, bays and picturesque fishing villages. Visit the capitol of Ithaca, Vathy,...
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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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...some of Athens’ most enduring landmarks on camera and preserve magical memories of this holiday.
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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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...The impressive sites of the Sanctuary are the Temple of Apollo, (where the Oracle would have sat), the gymnasium, and the ancient theatre. Explore the Archaeological Museum to get further insights into a civilization that shaped the future of humanity.
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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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...sculptures in the natural scenic surroundings of the Zappeion Gardens are a visual delight. Discover the majesty of the Royal Palace, the official residence of the president, and other interesting monuments during this Athens sightseeing tour.
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Athens Sightseeing Tour: Acropolis, Parthenon, Plaka
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...in Athens, where each stone tells a tale, and explore the unrivaled Parthenon, which commands the reverence of all who approach it. Wile away the afternoon in the old market of Athens, which offers no shortage of cozy restaurants and alluring shops.
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Ancient Marvels of Greece: Sightseeing Tour of Mycenae and Epidaurus
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...more than 2000 spectators, continues to host plays and festivals while the Corinth Canal shortens the voyage from the Adriatic to Piraeus by around 300 kilometres. For history buffs, this tour of Agrolis promises to captivate.
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Evening Photography Tour of Athens
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...when visiting a city. • Let each photograph speak its own story. Capture some of Athens’ most enduring landmarks on camera and preserve magical memories of this holiday.
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Excursion to Cape Sounion
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...The remains are perched on the headland, surrounded on three sides by the sea and offer one of the most picture-perfect sunsets in Greece. Enjoy a scenic drive to the Temple, and time at leisure to explore the area.
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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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...walk along Europe’s largest marina and a delicious lunch overlooking the harbor. Climb03 to the imposing Castle of Old Town, admiring courtyards bursting with flowers and indomitable ramparts that have weathered the storms of nature and man.
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Island Hopping: Sporades Islands, Skopelos, Alonissos
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...Alonissos, home to a marine refuge that abounds with rare plants and animals. Swim in the crystal waters of the local beach, recline on the pinkish sands, or take a bus to the old town for an additional charge.
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Sightseeing Tour of Thira by Night
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...palette of orange and pink to an Aegean canvas. A knowledgeable guide who knows Santorini inside and out will point you to all the best bars in the area, where you can get a taste of the island’s famous nightlife.
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Ancient Delos
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...the 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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...garments fill the streets and delight the senses. Climb by coach to the mountain village of Kritsa, where you will be drawn in by shops selling local handicrafts and art stores that give center stage to Crete’s masters of brush and clay.
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Mykonos Island Tour
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...most beautiful bays and beaches and stop at the Panagia Tourliani monastery, famous for its iconography from Florence. Snack on local fare for a true taste of the island and savor a drop of Ouzo, Greece’s most beloved liqueur.
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Captain Michalis Sunshine Cruise: Sithonia Peninsula, Turtle Island
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...by a Mediterranean sun. Don snorkeling gear and explore the depths near Turtle Island, then return to the boat for a sumptuous souvlaki lunch while the colorful crew on board provides the smiles.
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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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...Sway in time to the relaxing melodies of a local band while you pass the amphitheatric village of Oia, as the setting sun splashes steep rock faces with waves of orange and purple.
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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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...of the evocative Kasteli Ruins from atop the island’s highest point. Wind your way through the narrow alleys of Oia, whose streets read like a survey course in Greek architecture. Hunt for keepsakes in adorable shops, sip potent Greek coffee at a quaint caf
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Monasteries of Meteora
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...cliff-top monasteries, where Greek Orthodox monks and nuns once retreated in search of a perfect, untrammeled peace. Lunch on local fare in a quaint village and enjoy panoramas of cloud-splitting mountains.
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Macedonia Experience: Philippi, Cave of Alistrati
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...most of the known world. Take a ferry to the ruins of Philippi, built by Alexander’s father, where a knowledgeable guide recalls the heights, lulls, and declines of Macedonian...
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Discover Rhodes: Valley of the Butterflies, Kamiros
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...and be regaled with tales about the Knights of St. John, the ferocious protectors of the faith. Visit the enchanting “Valley of the Butterflies,” a sanctuary of streams,...
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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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...of Aliki and explore the Byzantine churches that look out over the water. Step inside an imposing monastery that seems shielded from time and see the venerable Mount Athos loom on the horizon.
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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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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
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...fortress which has been a silent sentinel to the island’s chequered history....
...of the Ionian islands’. It is the only island linked to mainland Greece...
...of ancient times and modern day life, as you take in the outstanding scenery across...
...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,...
...through the eyes of a local photographer. • Learn to have a sharper observation...
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