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Greece Tours and Attractions
Sail by high-speed catamaran to the beautiful Greek Island of Santorini where the day is yours to explore at leisure. Admire the contrasting beauty of the red and black rock cliffs, white washed houses and blue domes churches. While on the island take a quick cable-car ride or a slow donkey ride to the top for sightseeing or souvenir shopping. These are just some of the options available for you to choose from as the day is yours to explore the island at your own pace. Join this delightfully different tour and make this the most fulfilling and relaxing day of all.
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This is the perfect way to discover all the island of Kos has to offer in just one day! With the help of your official guide, you will learn about history, mythology and the way of life on the island. Your first stop will be Asklepeion, the medical treatment center of the father of medicine, Hippocrates. From Asklepeion, your tour continues to the village of Zia, located in the foothills of the mountain Dikaios (3.3 miles / 846 meters). This is a typical Greek village with small white houses and plenty of shops for handmade Greek products. From Zia, you will travel to Antimahia in the center of the island, where you will visit a windmill, before continuing to Kefalos. Kefalos is the last village in the south of the island and has a panoramic view over the bay of Kamari. Continuing to Kamari, you will have the opportunity to have a refreshing dip in the ocean before heading to Kardamena - the second biggest tourist resort on the island. You will have some free time to walk the small streets of the village, before returning to your hotel.
Enjoy the beautiful sunset from Zia before experiencing Greek food together with Greek music and Greek dancing. Good food, good company and good fun, all the ingredients for a great night out. Leaving your hotel at around 6:00pm for a short drive to Zia. Here you can enjoy the fantastic view over Marmari and Tigaki as the sun sets over the sea. Continue to a traditional Greek tavern, with a fantastic panoramic view, for dinner. As you dine on Greek dishes, a Greek dance show is performed for your entertainment. After dinner you are invited to join the fun and try your hand at Greek dancing. The performers will be there to instruct and guide you, but most of all ensure you have fun. At the end of the evening you will return to your hotel with memories of a fun night out in Kos.
Escape the modern world and take a four-day tour of the essential sites of classical Greece: Epidaurus, Mycenae, Nafplion, Olympia, Delphi and Meteora. You'll visit famous archaeological sites and museums, and experience the glory that was classical Greece. Highlights on your four-day tour from Athens include:
Corinth Canal
No visit to the town of Heraklion is complete without a visit to the "Ancient Palace of Knossos", the origin of the legend of the labyrinth, which dates back as far as 2000 BC. Spend a guided half day tour exploring this former residence of the legendary King Mino, situated in a small valley overlooking the river, only 3 miles (5 kilometers) from Heraklion town. The Palace itself was a multistoried structure with many floors, innumerable corridors and colonnades, excavated and reconstructed by Sir Arthur Evans in 1900. It was the political, economic and religious center of the glorious Minoan Dynasty.
A lazy day sailing the seas to the island of Kalymnos, and enjoying the relaxed atmosphere of the Greek Islands. Swim at the secluded beach of Nera and enjoy a BBQ picnic lunch on the beach. For your dash of culture for the day, visit Pothia to learn about natural sponges which are processed in the area. Sail from the port of Mastihari for approximately 45 minutes before disembarking at Nera on the island of Kalymnos. The island is known worldwide as the "Sponge Island", as you will find out later on in the day. However, now you have the opportunity to take a swim in the clear waters of secluded Nera beach. Relax while your BBQ lunch is prepared, or you can help out if you would like to. Enjoy your unforgettable lunch of Greek salad, octopus and Souvlaki while sipping Ouzo (the national drink of Greece) and wine. After lunch you will sail for a further 30 minutes to Pothia, the capital of Kalymnos. Arriving into the harbor you will see colored houses arranged on the hillside and the lively port area. It is in Pothia you will see for yourself how natural sponges are processed, and learn more about the history and technique of the local sponge fisherman. Enjoy your cruise back to Mastihari where the coach is waiting to return you to your hotel.
During your stay in Kos, you have the chance to visit another country. Turkey is only 45 minutes away, so why not jump on board and experience a little Turkish culture and hospitality at Bodrum. Most of your day is free to explore the small town at your own leisure. After passport control, you will board the boat for a pleasant 45 minute journey to Bodrum. This is a small town with a lovely marina and much history. Driving from the port to a small hill over the town, your informative guide will explain the history of the town. From the top of the hill you have a panoramic view over the harbor, beach and town. Continue to a large jewelry shop where you can see how all kinds of jewels are manufactured, and you have the opportunity to try out your haggling skills. You will be taken back into town where you have the rest of the day free to explore Bodrum. Your guide will be happy to steer you in the right direction if you are unsure of what you would like to do. Enjoy the time shopping and eating, or maybe with a visit to the castle. For a truly Turkish experience, you might like to visit a Turkish Bath for a little pampering. At 4 pm your boat departs Bodrum and returns to Kos, where the coaches are waiting to take you back to your hotel.
From the most southern city of Europe - Ierapetra - journey on a boat to the golden island 'Chrissi', also known as 'Donkey Island'. Chrissi Island is a desolate island where you can spend a very pleasant, easy day relaxing at your leisure. On the north coast, you will find beautiful beaches with lots of tiny shells and wonderful beaches with white sand. There is a possibility for lunch on this island in a very simple taverna - at your own expense.
Take a one hour cruise to the Dodecanese island of Nissyros and enter deep into the crater of the volcano where you can feel lava rumbling beneath your feet. A visit to the monastery of Panagia Spiliani is also part of your tour to Nissyros. One of the most interesting islands of the Dodecanese awaits you - Nissyros, the island of the volcano. Leave the port of Kardamena for a 1 hour cruise to Nissyros where the bus awaits your arrival to take you to the volcano, a short drive away. Your informative guide will be able to give you information about the volcano and the history of the island. In the crater of the volcano you will be able to feel the force of the lava rumbling deep beneath your feet. Witnessing the bubbling mud pools and steam geysers, you may think you have landed on the moon. Arriving back into the port you have the opportunity to visit the town of Mandraki. After a short walk through the narrow streets of blue and white painted houses, you can visit the monastery of Panagia Spiliani. This is one of the most beautiful monasteries in the Greek Islands. Returning to town you have time for lunch (not included) or some shopping, before embarking the boat at 4:00pm for your return to Kos.
Take a cruise from Athens to the fabulous Greek islands of Hydra, Poros and Egina for a relaxing day on the sea. With all your transport, transfers and lunch organized, you can sit back and enjoy your leisurely cruise with free time on each island to explore. After transferring from Athens to Piraeus by motor coach, you'll set sail for the island of Hydra, where you'll have free time for strolling, shopping and swimming. Next, it's on to the island of Egina, passing through the narrow strait separating the Peloponnesian coast from the island of Poros. Upon arrival in Egina (Aegina) you can either join an excursion to the Temple of Aphaia (cost not included) or take a walk around the main town. Egina is one of the Saronic islands of Greece in the Saronic Gulf. The lovely island is only 31 miles (50 kilometers) from Athens, and is a popular getaway for Athenians during the summer months.
After lunch served on board, you'll sail to Poros in the southern Agrosaronic
Gulf. You'll have free time to explore Poros - perhaps you'd like to visit
ancient Trizina, the ruins of the Russian Dockyard or take a romantic stroll in
the Lemon Forest. After sailing back to Piraeus port you'll be transferred to
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Delphi
Day Trip from Athens
Santorini
Island Day Trip
Full
Day Tour of Kos Island
Greek
Dinner and Dancing Show in Kos
4-Day
Classical Greece Tour: Epidaurus, Mycenae, Olympia, Delphi, Meteora
Ancient
Palace of Knossos Tour
BBQ
Picnic Lunch on the Island of Kalymnos
Full
Day Tour to Bodrum
Boat
trip to Chrissi Island
Full
Day Tour to the Volcanic Dodecanese Island of Nissyros
Hydra,
Poros and Egina Day Cruise from Athens