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 An
exceptionally picturesque island. On the south side of Nikolaos Bay -
which was a pirate stronghold in the 13th c. - is the little port of
Korissia, built on the side of ancient Korissia. There are remains of
the ancient town walls and a Sanctuary of Apollo. The famous lion -
carved from the native rock in the 6th c. BCE - can be seen just
north-east of Kea town. Another highlight is the beautiful anchorage of
Poleis. Vourkari is a small bay with many traditional taverns, small
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Confident
about its beauty and its finesse, with a harbor that is a landmark in Greek
history, Siros is ready to seduce and lure you
to its unique rhythm. The flight is but a few minutes by plane will bring
within approximately 30 minutes to this wonderful island, and offering you the
luxury to have ample time to explore it.
However throughout the trip, with the ship or the Catamaran (4 and 2 hours
corresponding) you will prepare yourself psychologically for the unique moments
that you will spend on the island that will surely remain unforgettable.
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One of
the biggest islands of Cyclades. It is
famous, among religious, for its huge Church of Panagia
(Virgin) which has a miraculous icon and is attracting thousands of pilgrims
from all over the country on the 15th of August, feast day of the Virgin. Its
traditional cuisine and way of life attract more tourists every year.
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The
most popular island
of Cyclades Group, famous
from the international jet set visitors and the celebrating atmosphere which is
overarching the island. A very active night-life in combination with beautiful
beaches and excellent restaurants.
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 Considered as one of the most beautiful island of the Cyclades.
Three bays cut deep inland - in the west the sheltered Paroikia Bay,
with the island's capital that serves as the main sailing port. In the north
the bay which shelters the little town of Naoussa,
which in Roman times was the island's main port for the shipment of Lychnites
marble; and in the east the flat Marmara bay.
Paros
is also known in Greece
for its ideal weather conditions for windsurfing. |
| Day 6 -- Paros - Koufonissia |
 Situated to the south east of its more illustrious neighbour Naxos. Koufonisia are two islands separated by a 200
metres straight. The upper populated island is one of the smallest islands in Cyclades. In spite of its size, Koufonisia does have
several tavernas and cafes together with some local art shops. You will find
the meals in local hostelries of a high standard, with fish in plentiful supply
courtesy of the home fleet. The island is small enough to walk around in the
morning. Beaches
are the big plus of Koufonisia.
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| Day 7-- Koufonissia - Amorgos |
The
secret jewel
of the Cyclades with high, craggy mountains
that cut sharply down to the sea. Sparkling turquoise shallow waters lap onto
fine sand or white pebble
beaches. The remains of several ancient
cities, extensive cemetery areas, finds of coins and rock inscriptions bear
witness to the importance of the island in Minoan and Hellenistic times as a
port of call on the sea route between Milos and the south-eastern Aegean.
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A
small island in the heart of the Cyclades. IOS
is said to be the island of youth, where young people from all over the world
meet and enjoy their summers. Ios is famous for its vivid nightlife with an
uncountable number of bars, cafés, clubs and restaurants and for its beaches
with crystal clear water. The little port
of Ios, with the domed Church of Ayia Irini (17th c.) lies in a sheltered
bay on the west coast of the island. One kilometre up the fertile Kato Kampos
Valley, conspicuously and
picturesquely situated on the hillside, is the chief place on the island, Ios.
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Many
reasons have made this island famous worldwide. Its great wines, the
international and local cuisine but most of all, the villages which are
situated on cliffs and offer breathtaking view over the submerged volcano. The
island also has impressive beaches with the sand of tour choice: black, red or
white! Thira together with the smaller islands
of Thirasia and Aspro are part of a volcanic crater, which has been engulfed by
the sea. In the centre are the Kammeni islands, the cones of later volcanoes,
which came into being in historical times. Hot springs and emissions of gas bear witness
to continuing volcanic activity.
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| Day 10 -- Santorini- Folegandros |
Folegandros is an island of the
south Cyclades. It took its name from the
mythical hero Folegandrus, son of King Minos of Crete.
In the last five years Folegandros has become a preferred destination for
tourists seeking quiet vacations. Many young people visit the island every
summer, since it offers the natural beauty of a cycladic island, along with the
marvelous view and beautiful beaches.
The following places are definitely worth visiting while you are on the island:Hora - The capital of the
island, built on top of a cliff and offering a breathtaking view of the Aegean. Karavostassis - The port of the
island and a modern resort village. Agali - A small fish village
ideal for quiet vacations. Vardia, Katergo, Agali, Livadi and
Agios Nicolaos beaches - They are the main beaches of the island.
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| Day 11 -- Folegandros - Milos |
Milos Greece is a wonderful island of the Cyclades, Aegean,
full of surprises, charms and beauties. It is mostly known for the Venus of
Milo (Aphrodite) and its rich natural resources. It is unique for its
astonishing lunar landscape which creates unbelievable and imposing rocky
formations coloured in deep red, brown or glimmering white. Those fantastic
hills and rocks are often emerging from a turquoise sea, boarded by fine
golden, white or grey sand. Villages and small towns are charming and very
attractive. The main town is Adamas.
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| Day 12 -- Milos - Serifos |
 Serifos is an island renowned for its excellent food and relaxed
atmosphere. Most of the anchorages in the south are now used by fish farms.
Moreover, apart from Livadi and the Monastery of the Taxiarchs in the north,
there is much to be seen. Its highest point is Mount Tourlos
with 483 m. The island's main sources of income are its modest agriculture and
its open-cast iron mines, which have been worked since ancient times
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| Day 13 -- Serifos - Spetses |
Spetses
is a beautiful island with rich vegetation and many pine trees. It has various
wonderful sandy beaches and lovely secluded bays. Its villages are picturesque
and authentic and its capital is a real architectural beauty full of two-storey
neoclassical houses with wooden balconies and coloured walls, and narrow
stone-paved alleys. Archaeological findings indicate that Spetses has been
inhabited since Early Bronze Age (also called first Hellenic Era, about 2500
BC). One of
the most famous heroes of the Greek Revolution was the Spetsiote female captain
Lascarina Bouboulina who took the command of her
husband’s fleet when he died, fought in many important battles and spent most of her forrtune to finance the war.
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| Day 14 -- Spetses - Hydra |
 Today,
Hydra is one of the most cosmopolitan points in the Mediterranean.
The fact that Hydra has a unique beauty in its architecture and its landscape,
taken together with its proximity to Athens and its important historical
interest, have gradually raised the island to the level of an international
tourist centre. Undoubtedly, Hydra is one of the most beautiful islands in Greece with a
unique atmosphere. Cosmopolitan, vibrant and lively, with trendy discos, bars
and clubs. Must see places: The Monastery of Pofitis Ilias (found in the early
19th century) at an altitude of 500 meters has an excellent view, Kamini the
little fishing village, Episkopi Hydra's pine forest (beginning to recover
after a fire), popular Molos for swimming, Bisti, Ag. Nikolaos and Limioniza
for swimming, Dokos an islet (1 hour's caique trip) made of a kind of marble
where Jacques
Cousteau discovered a 3,000 years
wreck. |
A
beautiful green island, laying at the southwest the Saronic Gulf and opposite
to Argolid in Peloponnese. Poros consists of
two smaller islands, connected by a bridge, Sferia, a small rocky island and
Kalavria, a larger and lusher island with green hills and beautiful coastlines.
Its main town and port of the island is built in amphitheatre form on the
slopes of a hill. Along the port there are a lot of cafeterias, restaurants,
tourist shops and many bars with foreign or Greek music. At the center of the
town is worth visiting the Archaeological museum and the island’s trademark the
"clock-tower". Do visit the famous lemon forest which stands opposite
on the coast of the Peloponnese and the temple of Poseidon.
Day 16-- Poros - Athens
The Capital of Greece.
Within the sprawling city of Athens it is easy
to imagine the golden age of Greece
when Pericles had the Parthenon (the most eminet monument of the ancient Greek
archtitecture) duilt. Athens is built around the
Acropolis and the pinnacled crag of Mt.
Lycabettus, which the
goddness Athena was said to have dropped from the heavens as a bulwark to
defend the city. The suburbs have covered the barren plain in all directions
and the city is packed with lively taverns and bustling shops. |
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