The
saying that Greece is the cradle of culture is not entirely wrong. On Crete, the
largest of the Greek islands just as in the rest of Greece you will find a host
of treasures from the country’s cultural history, not least the imposing
palace of Knossos, one of the island’s most captivating sights. This is where
the Minoan culture flourished in the years 1500-1400 BC.
Walking
about in the ruins at Knossos, you can almost feel how ancient history fades into
the myths that are also intrinsic to this place: the legend of the Minotaur in
the Labyrinth as well as King Minos and the young Daidalos, who defeated the monster
and won the young princess Ariadne. Indeed, Knossos is haunted by ancient gods
and heroes.
If
you are interested in history and culture, Crete is an ideal holiday destination.
The island is also a paradise for those more keen on seaside enjoyment and relaxation.
A very special experience awaits the adventurous traveller dedicating a day to
hiking through the 18-kilometre-long Samaria Gorge. Europe’s largest gorge,
the Samaria is a nature reserve with plant species unique anywhere in the world.
The hike may prove a trying experience, but if you tough it out you will be rewarded
with a well-earned dip in the Libyan Sea at the end.
Acropolis Walking Tour City: Athens - Duration: 3 hours One for all you History buffs - discover Athens' Ancient history on this fascinating city walking tour with your local guide. Venture inside the ancient Acropolis and admire just how this ancient monument towers above the city below. You'll also see such sites as the House of Parliament and the Plaka as you soak up the local scene. more...
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Athens Half-Day Sightseeing Tour City: Athens - Duration: 5 hours From the Acropolis to Omonia Square, you'll see all the famous sites of ancient and modern Athens on this comprehensive morning tour. Offering a perfect overview of the modern city, this guided tour will help you get your bearings if this is your first visit to Athens. more...
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Athens Hop-on Hop-off Tour City: Athens - Duration: 90 minutes Experience the essential introduction to Athens aboard a hop-on hop-off sightseeing tour. You'll see all the historical and modern sights of Athens in a comfortable and secure environment, with full commentary provided.
Stop at all the major sights dating from both ancient times and the present day including the Acropolis, Parthenon, New Acropolis Museum, National Archeological Museum and the Plaka! more...
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Athens Night Sightseeing Tour with Greek Dinner Show City: Athens - Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes Fuel your appetite with a night-time tour of Athens and its port, then relax with a Greek dinner show at a typical taverna in the renowned Plaka district. It's the perfect way to spend a night out on the town in Athens! more...
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Beach Park Yabanaki Half-Day Trip from Athens City: Athens - Duration: 3 hours Escape to the Beach Park Yabanaki on a half-day trip from Athens, and enjoy a summer experience just 45 minutes away from the city. Whether you're planning on relaxing on the sandy beach, or trying out the watersports activities, this family-friendly beach park will appeal to all! more...
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Cape Sounion and Temple of Poseidon Half-Day Trip from Athens City: Athens - Duration: 4 hours Take your own postcard-perfect snaps of Cape Sounion's Temple of Poseidon on a scenic afternoon trip from Athens. Cape Sounion is only 45 miles (70 kilometers) from Athens, making it the perfect lazy afternoon destination. more...
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Corinth Half-Day Trip from Athens City: Athens - Duration: 5 hours 30 minutes Got the morning free in Athens? Then why not take a relaxing tour to ancient Corinth? You'll tour Corinth's fascinating archaeological site and have breathtaking views of Corinth Canal and the Saronic Gulf. more...
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Delphi Day Trip from Athens City: Athens - Duration: 10 hours Explore one of the most famous sites of classical Greece on a day trip from Athens to magical Delphi. Famous for its theater, Temple of Apollo and ancient ruins, Delphi was considered the center of the earth and the universe, and played a central role in the classical Greek world. more...
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Greek Cooking Lesson and Dinner in Athens City: Athens - Duration: 3 hours Learn how to cook Greek style, with a Greek Cooking Lesson and Dinner in Athens at a cosmopolitan brasserie on Athens' trendy Valaoritou Street. Cook a 3-course feast from recipes handed down over the generations, then sit back to enjoy the mouth-watering Mediterranean cuisine youve created. more...
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Hydra, Poros and Egina Day Cruise from Athens City: Athens - Duration: 11 hours 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. more...
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Mycenae and Epidaurus Day Trip from Athens City: Athens - Duration: 10 hours Explore the remains of the ancient city of Mycenae a major centre of Greek civilization from 1600BC to 1100BC and visit the small village of Epidaurus famous in ancient times for being a place of healing. more...
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Skip the Line: Guided Tour of Athens New Acropolis Museum City: Athens - Duration: 2 hours Skip the line and take a walk through history on a guided tour of Athens' New Acropolis Museum. See the treasures of the ancient Athens Acropolis - the fortified natural defense which towers over the city of Athens and is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site. more...
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Wine Tasting and Ancient Corinth Day Trip from Athens City: Athens - Duration: 7 hours Combine traditional Greek wine with a little history of Ancient Greece on this day trip from Athens to a Greek vineyard and a visit to Ancient Corinth. more...
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