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FUN‐TASTIC ELAFONISSI

 

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The road to Elafonisi Beach going through Topolia Gorge is one of the most breathtaking road trips in Chania, with plenty of opportunities for photos of the Cretan mountains. The canyon of Topolia starts near the village of Strovles and it ends in the village of Topolia, where the rock walls are very high and steep. A large number of birds find shelter in the crannies, cracks and caves of the otherwise bare walls of the gorge.

Elafonissi is located 76km west of Chania in the southwestern most point of Crete. Elafonisi is an oblong, which often “breaks” in two parts by water giving the impression of being a separate island. Elafonissi is a “Natura 2000” protected area. The island is full of dunes with sand lilies and junipers (like‐cedar trees). The endangered turtles Caretta‐Caretta and several rare animals’ nest on the island and it is strictly forbidden to remove any plants, animals from the area. Exotic beach with white sand and turquoise waters, reminding of the Caribbean, are formed on either sides of the peninsula. The sand is pinkish in many places, taking its color from thousands of broken shells. Near the “breaking” point of the peninsula, the water does not exceed 1m, creating a small lagoon, ideal for children. You can easily cross the lagoon in order to reach the “island”, having your stuff with you, because the water is very shallow there. The eastern side of the beach, in front of the lagoon, is well organized and has the most people. There are umbrellas, showers, lifeguards, snack bars and changing rooms. TripAdvisor website has rated Elafonissi as the 11th Best Beach in the world for 2018.

Please note that Rubbish disposal and taking seashells from the Beach is strictly prohibited

BALOS & GRAMVOUSA

 

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Departing from the port of Kissamos and while sailing, you will admire a huge cave, that is believed to have been the ancient shipyard of “Tarsanas”. At the end of the Gulf you will notice an impressive geological phenomenon where, as a result of the passage of time, the western part of the island is rising, while the eastern part is sinking. This phenomenon was mainly created by catastrophic earthquakes that took place in 66 BC and 365 BC. According to scientific estimates, this geographical phenomenon still continues today, but at a much slower rate.

After approximately 1 hour, the boat arrives at the port of Gramvousa. The island’s eminent castle was built by the Venetians in 1579 at the highest point of the island, on top of a steep rock at a height of 137m. It is surrounded by a wall of 272m. It has a rough triangular shape, and each side is 1km in length. Gramvousa castle played an important role in the history of the region. The panoramic view, its majesty and the legend of the pirate’s hidden treasure, will tempt you to visit it. The walk takes approximately 20 minutes.

TIP!! You should first visit the Castle in Gramvousa and then swim in the cool water…!

Following the 2 hour visit to Gramvousa, the boat will depart for the lagoon of Balos, a journey of approximately 15 minutes. The boat will approach the side of the beach where disembarkation can take place directly on the area of the Lagoon. Your stay at the lagoon, where you can enjoy a fantastic swim, will last for about three hours.

Please note that Rubbish disposal apart from the designated areas is strictly prohibited

Food & Refreshments are Provided inside the vessel’s restaurants which is not included in the price

Please note that Boat Ticket & Municipality Fee are not included and are paid on the spot in cash

Discover LOUTRO BEACH

 

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The journey to Loutro is an unforgettable experience, offering breathtaking views of Crete’s rugged southern coast. Loutro is accessible only by boat or on foot, we will reach the beach by a scenic ferry ride from nearby Sfakia. The trip reveals stunning vistas of steep cliffs plunging into the deep blue waters of the Libyan Sea. The coastline is dotted with hidden coves, sea caves, and small, secluded beaches, creating a mesmerizing backdrop. The ferry glides past the charming fishing villages along the way, offering a glimpse into Crete’s rich past and traditional coastal life.

Please note that the boat ticket is not included and has to be paid on the spot in cash

Loutro Beach is a picturesque and tranquil seaside retreat in the charming village of Loutro, on the southern coast of Crete. Tucked between dramatic rocky cliffs and the crystal clear waters of the Libyan Sea, the beach boasts a peaceful atmosphere that is ideal for those seeking relaxation away from crowded tourist hotspots. Unlike many sandy beaches, Loutro Beach features smooth white pebbles that contrast beautifully with the vibrant turquoise and deep blue hues of the sea. The water here is exceptionally calm and clear, making it perfect for swimming, snorkeling, and paddleboarding. With no strong currents or large waves, it is also a great option for families with children. The beach is conveniently located near the village’s waterfront, where visitors can find a selection of traditional tavernas, cafés, and small shops. These establishments offer fresh seafood, Cretan specialties, and refreshing drinks, allowing guests to enjoy a meal with stunning sea views. While Loutro Beach is relatively small, it provides essential amenities such as sunbeds and umbrellas for rent, ensuring a comfortable experience. The absence of road access preserves the area’s untouched beauty, making it accessible only by boat or a scenic hike from nearby villages. This unique feature enhances its charm, attracting visitors who appreciate its serene ambiance, breathtaking scenery, and the slow, traditional pace of Cretan coastal life.

Tip! Boat rentals are available at an additional cost for trips to Marmara or Glyka Nera. For more details, please ask your guide.

 

FALASSARNA SUNSET

 

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Falassarna Beach is located in the western part of Cape Gramvousa. At the northern end of the beach there are the ruins of the ancient Grecoroman city of Falassarna. Falassarna bay is one of the most famous beaches in Greece, which has been awarded as the best beach of Crete and one of the 10 best beaches in Europe in the past. Falassarna spans a huge area and consists of five consecutive beaches, with the two most central being the most favorite. The main beach of Falassarna is called Pacheia Ammos . It is an exotic beach with a length of 1 breathtaking km and a width of 150m. This idyllic stretch of coastline offers visitors endless opportunities for relaxation, adventure, and exploration. With its crystal‐clear water and white sandy beaches, Falassarna is the perfect place to unwind and relax. Since the beach faces West, Falasarna is famous for its majestic sunset, which is considered the best in all Crete because of its unhindered horizon view, as visitors literally watch the sun dive in the sea.

Please note that Rubbish disposal and taking seashells from the Beach is strictly prohibited

 

PREVELI PALM BEACH

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Αlways check with the guide! Indicative Is there a place in Greece that combines a gorge, a river, a lagoon, a wonderful sand beach and a palm forest? The answer is positive and it is the Preveli beach. The beach is located at the exit of Kourtaliotis gorge, where the homonymous river ends. It is one of the most famous beaches of South Crete and receives thousands of visitors every summer.

Behind the impressive sandy beach begins the second largest palm forest of 40 hectares, which hosts the endemic Cretan palm tree of Theophrastus. Unfortunately, in the summer of 2010, 70% of this forest was burnt down. Nevertheless, natural reforestation proceeded quickly, the forest regained its character and the area is now protected by the Natura 2000 network. In the heart of the forest, the visitor loses the sense of time and space. You can follow the marked path (and itis advisable not to step off it) and enjoy pictures full of greenery and listen to the sounds of running water.

The river forms a small 500m long lake at its exit to the sea with year-round water. In the large swimming pools that form every now and then you can take a refreshing swim. A sandy beach is formed at the exit of the river with a pebbly bottom and the waters are very cool due to the river. In the eastern part of the beach there is an impressive rock in the sea that resembles a mast or a heart. As for the sandy beach, it has managed to maintain its naturalness as it has no umbrellas and sunbeds. There is of course a canteen where you can get the essentials but that’s the maximum service you’ll get here, hence make sure you’re organised.

Preveli is located about 35km south of Rethymno and 10km east of Plakias. Beach of Preveli, also known as Lake Preveli or Phoenix, is located at the exit of the imposing Kourtaliotis Gorge, where the Great River (“Megas Potamos” in Greek) flows. It is certainly one of the most famous beaches in south Crete, accepting thousands of visitors every summer. During the 60s and 70s, Preveli used to be a favorite destination for the hippies. On the banks of the Great River there is a large colony of “Theophrastus” palm trees, which give the region a sense of a tropical landscape. The river, forming a small lake, 500m long, before emptying into the sea, has water all year round. You can walk along the river, under the shade of palm and other trees, and start ascending in the beautiful canyon. You can swim in the cold ponds formed.in the gorge.. The beach is not well organized because the area is protected (belongs to NATURA network), without any umbrellas. Staying overnight is officially prohibited.

 

SAMARIA GORGE

 

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No holiday in Crete is complete without a trip through the 2nd longest gorge in Europe, the Gorge of Samaria. It is the longest and most imposing ravine in the Mediterranean. It is 16.5 kilometers in length from the position of Xyloskalo and terminates at Agia Roumeli in the Libyan Sea. We will arrive around 7 o’clock in the morning and after a short break you will start walking. Descending the 600 wooden steps you will be intrigued by the beauty and serenity of this massive gorge which is shadowed by the

You will come across the church of St. Nicolas, built on the ruins of an ancient temple. Afterwards you will reach “Portes” or “Iron Gates”, the narrowest pass of the gorge. The hike ends at Agia Roumeli.

 

Important Information

  1. Drink plenty of water (you can refill your bottle from springs inside the gorge)!
  2. Go slow in the first 2km of the walk & avoid stopping for a rest just below high cliffs
  3. Avoid resting for more than 15 minutes (especially if you are not used to this sort of walk) because your muscles will start to stiffen up and you will find it pretty hard to get going again.
  4. Whilst in the village of Samaria take a quiet walk around it, you will probably catch a glimpse of the kri‐kri’s. The young ones get used to seeing people every day and are not that shy.
  5. Always look where you are heading. When you want to look around, make sure you don’t block the path and then look.
  6. Halfway down the gorge lies the old village of Samaria. The village of Samaria has a telephone for communication with the police, a pharmacy, and two mules to transport injured persons.

 

Please note that the following are prohibited inside the gorge: radios, singing, excessive noise, disposal of rubbish in places other than those provided, smoking anywhere other than the rest points, consumption of alcohol.

 

WARNING! The trip is not recommended for any person, with a history of knee problems, high blood pressure, cardiac and pulmonary problems, for pregnant women and for anybody who suffers from vertigo/fear of heights. If still interested, please check “Samaria Easy Way”

 

SAMARIA EASY WAY

 

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If you are tired of walking but want photos for you Insta‐followers, If you do not feel like walking today but want to admire the terrific natural environment, If you want to live a superior experience without getting tired, then this excursion is made for you! We will arrive around 7 o’clock in the morning and after a breakfast you will have the chance to photo‐shoot the entrance of the gorge and admire the creation of the nature. The hiking escort will give you all necessary instructions and then he will enter the gorge with the rest of the group (you will meet again at Agia Roumeli). The driver will take you to the small village of Sougia where you embark on the boat to reach the village of Agia Roumeli which is the exit of the gorge of Samaria. You can walk until the exit of the gorge, to the “Iron Gates” or swim and have a lunch there until you meet with the rest of the group.

 

The gorge of Samaria is the biggest, most imposing and beautiful gorge in Greece and 2nd in Europe, and that is why it is internationally enown and mostly visited, since more than 300.000 people cross it each year. It has a wonderful landscape with rare geo‐morphological formations. It is a unique biotope with particular richness in fauna and flora. It has a rich mythology as well, that goes back to pre‐ historical years and a tumultuous history during the difficult years of Crete. Samaria Gorge was proclaimed National Park of the White Mountains of Crete in 1962 when a couple of local families were still living in the village of Samaria, in the middle of the gorge and who were mainly busy with cattle‐breeding and woodcutting. The surface covered at the time was 48.500 sqm., whereas the expansion of the Park today at 250.000 sqm. includes a remarkable part of the White Mountains.

The main fauna species is the world‐famous Cretan Chamois (wild goat ‐ CAPRA AEGAGRUS CRETICA), an extremely beautiful and dashing animal that has been preserved, is now living freely in the gorge of Samaria and in the three gorges parallel to it.

There is a total of 450 species of Cretan flora in the gorge, of which 70 are endemic, i.e. they grow in the gorge only. Among the well‐ known flora species, you find the perennial gigantic cypresses once used in shipbuilding and in the construction of the pillars of the Palace of Knossos by the Minoan Civilization.

 

IMBROS GORGE

 

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End of hiking at Komitades Village (depending on how fast you walk ± 2 1⁄2 hours)

Departure to Chora Sfakion.

Arrival at Sfakia where you can swim or enjoy a meal at the local taverns

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Imbros Gorge is in province Sfakia and is the second largest gorge in Crete, following Samaria Gorge. The picturesque scenery and its wilderness in combination with the low difficulty make the descent of Imbros ideal for families with children. The walking length of the gorge is 9 km and the course lasts about 2.5 hours. You can walk to the gorge all year round and it is definitely worth seeing.

During your descent you will meet various famous locations such as the “Airplane”, “Stenada”, “Mesofarango” and “Xepitira Arch”. Imbros gorge was the escape route for thousands of allied troops retreating from the north of the island. During the period of the battle of Crete in 1941 the troops headed for Chora Sfakion to be collected by ships.

From Imbros Village you will start hiking until “Komitades” village. You will meet traces of the old stone paved trail that was once the main passage from Sfakia to Chania.

After approximately 1 hour of walk into the gorge, you will reach the narrowest point of the gorge. The walls of the gorge are less than 2 meters apart and tower 300 m. above. At the end of the gorge, you will reach “Komitades” village, where the bus will take you to Chora Sfakion.

Chora Sfakion is the capital of the remote and mountainous region of Sfakia. The untamed landscape is combined with the quiet.

Charming seaside settlement. The sandy beach with the crystal‐clear blue waters is suitable for relaxation after hiking. A few coffee shops and taverns are located within and around the villages. In its northern neighbourhood, you will find the ruins of the venetian “Fortress of Sfakia” or “Castel di Sfacia or Sfachia” where you can get a panoramic view of Sfakia and admire the wilderness of the nature.

Please note that the following are prohibited inside the gorge: radios, singing, excessive noise, disposal of rubbish in places other than those provided, smoking anywhere other than the rest points, consumption of alcohol.

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TASTING TOUR

 

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In the village of Ano Vouves, you can admire the oldest recorded olive tree in the world, proclaimed as a natural monument. Although scientists can not be absolutely sure, its age is estimated between 3000 and 5000 years and still remains alive, fructifying until today. It had as a base a wild olive tree, and then became domesticated by humans via Tsounati variety. Its bole, chiseled by time as a sculpture, has a circumference of 12.5 meters and a diameter of 4.6 meters. Pnevmatikakis Winery is a family run winery in Kissamos, with many years of experience, expertise and extensive presence and contribution in Cretan wine making. You will have the chance to learn amazing things regarding the wine making tradition of Crete. Moreover, you will taste many varieties of locally made and awarded wine from the collection of the winery together with local delicacies that accompany these amazing spirits. Bear in mind that as the winery is open for families, kids are served with a special platter and drinks, selectively crafted by the winery family! After departure from Pnevmatikakis Winery we will visit a nearby beach in order to complement such a full and wonderful day.

Vouves Ancient Olive Tree & Winery

Explore the unique culinary paths of the Cretan culture. This excursion is a must for a closer look to the secrets of the traditional Cretan way of living where you will explore the traditional tastes of the Cretan nutrition.

Please note that SunBeds for the beach are not included and are optional

 

COOKING LESSONS

 

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After preparing the main dish and while we wait for it to cook, head out on a guided tour of the farm and our traditional house. You’ll discover our enchanting vegetable garden so you can see all the produce in season and take in the scents of the aromatic and therapeutic herbs. You can also admire the free‐range chicken and sheep before heading to the olive groves where you can learn about olive oil production. Lastly, we’ll head to the wine cellar for an entertaining wine tasting session to try a variety of bouquets, from some of oldest 20‐year‐old wines to our most recent production. Don’t forget to try our local spirit called Tsikoudia or Raki before passing by the wine press and ending the tour at the citrus orchard. At the end we’ll all sit down to try the different plates that we’ve prepared together, along with good local wine. If you’re looking for a healthy Mediterranean diet or have an appreciation of fine Cretan food, you’re going to thoroughly enjoy these traditional Cretan cooking lessons, complete with lots of food tasting and foodie strolls through the garden.

* Let us know if you’re vegetarian, vegan, lactose intolerant or have any special requests and we will do our best to settle everything!

Eleni and her mother Chrisoula are ready to help you prepare some fabulously tasty dishes made with hearty Cretan ingredients such as extra‐ virgin olive oil, fresh vegetables, local meats, delectable cheeses, aromatic herbs and a splash of wine.

We’ll also be there to reveal interesting information about the herbs of the island, including the therapeutic properties of olive oil and tips about the products we use.

 

ADVENTUROUS JEEP SAFARI – EXPLORE THE WHITE MOUNTAINS OF CRETE – CHANIA TOUR 1

 

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Combine a unique guided Jeep tour in White Mountains of Crete with panoramic views, traditional Cretan villages, learn the history and the traditions of the Island, and find out all about the lifestyle of a Cretan shepherd by exploring an original shepherd’s hut. Enjoy the unique view of Chania from above 1350m and meet the wildlife of Crete by the help of our premium expedition Jeeps, driven by expert English‐speaking escorts.

Please note this trip is not recommended for people suffering from car sickness, fear of heights or bumpy roads, disabled people or people with mobility problems, children under 7 years old or for any children & adults who for some reason could have issues joining a Jeep tour. Our amazing off‐road adventure starts after crossing the valley full of orange trees, avocados and vegetables gardens. Climbing up the foot of White Mountains and passing through Cretan villages getting the feeling of mountainous Crete we arrive in our

coffee stop to enjoy our morning break. Coffee or mountain tea will be offered for free to our guests enjoying the village life far away from mass tourism. Continuing our tour following the off‐road route up to the shepherd’s hut “Mitato”, far away from touristic areas, where only a 4‐wheel driver can approach, you will enjoy the magnificent panoramic view of northern Crete and, If we are lucky… eagles and wild goats will show up and give us a very good reason for some extra photo stops. A small rocky road will lead us up to our trip’s highest point 1350 meters in altitude in the heart of White Mountains of Crete, where you will find out all about the lifestyle of a shepherd, where the famous Cretan “Graviera” cheese was produced. On our way back we will enjoy the best panoramic view of Chania from above until we arrive at Therisso village and working up an appetite we visit a small traditional family Cretan tavern where we will be welcomed by the owner, to introduce us to Cretan cuisine with plenty of food, wine and warm Cretan hospitality. After our lunch break, we will follow the road through the amazing gorge of Therisso that will lead us to the city of Chania

 

ADVENTUROUS JEEP SAFARI – Oil & Wine Tasting – CHANIA TOUR 2

 

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Starting our Day trip Safari to Cretan culture we visit a modern Olive Mill for a guided tour around the olive oil production area and for an olive oil tasting experience learning everything about olive oil and consumption. Continuing our day tour a visit to a local winery is our second stop where we learn all about Cretan wines and tasting follows

to keep our mood alive. Following a route through Cretan villages our next stop takes place in an ancient olive tree which is 3000 years old and an exhibition on the history of olives. Working up an appetite we arrive at a small village tavern, where we introduce you to Cretan cuisine with plenty of food, wine and warm Cretan hospitality. On the way up to Mesavlia we cross the gorge of Deliana with its picturesque creek nestled amongst lush vegetation. There will be plenty of opportunities to take photos of sheep and goats on our way to the cavernous chapel of Ag. Paraskevi, where we will make a short stop. On the way back we will pass through cretan villages and olive grooves.

Please note this trip is not recommended for people suffering from car sickness, fear of heights or bumpy roads, disabled people or people with mobility problems, children under 7 years old or for any children & adults who for some reason could have issues joining a Jeep tour

Are you the type of wine drinker that despises the average and loves the extraordinary while searching for local tastes when travelling? Are you picky when you choose an olive oil?

You can explore our world of wine and Olive oils with one creative and adventurous tour around the mountains of Crete where you will have the chance to see from very close the process of making olive oil and wine.

You will also have the chance to taste extra virgin Cretan olive oil and also a variety of local varieties of wine, made with passion and care.

 

ADVENTUROUS JEEP SAFARI – SUNSET TOUR – CHANIA TOUR 3

 

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Premium Sunset Safari Tour in the inland of North West Crete… Experience

yourself in a romatic offroad route with the best panoramic view in a semi private tour up to 6 or 8 persons per vehicle.

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Our evening tour starts from Chania city center and touristic areas heading towards White Mountains through uncharted mountain routes. Our premium offroad vehicles driven by expert escorts will help you to enjoy the best panoramic sunset view of Northwest Crete from above.

Unpaved off‐road routes, wild and dense vegetation, non touristic places, unique panoramic views for sunset photo stops, combined with a wine tasting and a Cretan delicacies platter, are only some of our experiences that you will receive in a 4‐5 hours premium sunset safari tour.

After our off‐road exploration through orange and lemon tree valleys in Chania, we reach an amazing point in the hill of Vatolakkos at 700m altitude with the best panoramic view of Sunset and admiring the city below. After Sunset and continuing our road trip to Cretan Villages, full of amazing views and stories, we reach Manousakis Winery for wine tasting and Cretan delicacies platter.

After tasting our evening sunset tour comes slowly to an end driving back to our hotels full of memories, premium service and experiences, adventures and best panoramic views of Chania from above.

 

LEGENDARY KNOSSOS

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Knossos is the site of the most important and better‐known palace of Minoan civilization. According to tradition, it was the seat of the legendary king Minos. The Palace is also connected with thrilling legends, such as the myth of the Labyrinth with the Minotaur and the story of Daedalus and Icarus. The site was continuously inhabited from the Neolithic period (7000‐ 3000 B.C.) until Roman times. After its partial destruction in 1450 B.C., Knossos was settled by Mycenaeans from the Greek Mainland. The city flourished again during the Hellenistic period in 67 B.C. It was captured by the Roman Quintus Caecilius Metelus Creticus. Knossos was discovered in 1878 by Minos Kalokairinos. Arthur Evans conducted systematic excavations at the site between 1900 and 1931, bringing to light the palace, a large section of the Minoan city, and the cemeteries. The restoration of the palace to its present form was carried out by Arthur Evans. The interventions were mostly imposed by the need to preserve the monuments uncovered.

History is very much alive in the old town of Heraklion, just like in most Greek cities. From the old Venetian Harbour, the August 25th Str., leads to the old town’s centre. The central square while surrounded by cafes, stores and restaurants, is dominated by the fountain of the Lions, built by Morozini the venetian governor in 1628. The Town Hall, is today housed in the Venetian Loggia, a building from the same era and next to it, the plateau and the cathedral of Agios Titos an exceptional monument from the Byzantine era.From the central square the street of the “Central Market” ends at “Kornarou Square” with the coffee house, housed at “Koubes“ a Turkish fountain and next to it the “Bembo fountain” built by a Venetian nobleman. To the left “Averof Str.” leads to “Eleftherias sq.” , Heraklion’s main square where the Archaeological museum stands and to the right ‘Kyrillou Loukareos Str” leads to Agios Minas cathedral and Agia Aikaterini Museum. The archaeological museum is considered to be one of the most famous museums all over Europre and definitely worths a visit. All around the old part of the city, visitors can walk following the Venetian walls that meet at the old port and “Koules”, the fortress that dominates the old harbour of the city.of Minoan antiquities the world over.

Please note that all clients eligible for a Discounted entrance ticket to Knossos Palace, must show proper ID for verification of age & country origin

Please note that Entrance Fees are not included and are paid on the spot in cash

AMAZING GUIDING EXPERIENCE!! This trip is being made with whisper tour guiding system which provide a top class experience in guiding!

 

BREATHTAKING SANTORINI

 

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The human presence on the island seems to have existed since the middle of the 3rd millennium B.C. The excavation at Akrotiri has confirmed that man’s activity on the island continued until the eruption of the volcano in aroun 1600 B.C., which entirely buried the island beneath very thick layers of pozzolanic ash. Thera, became an important point on the communication route between the East and the West of that era and adopted the Phoenician alphabet for writing the Greek language. In Hellenistic times the island’s strategic position made Thera a precious base from which the warring campaigns of the successors of Alexander the Great were launched in the Aegean. Within the Roman Empire, it was nothing more than an insignificant small island. However, Christianity reached the island and an organized church already existed by the 4th century A.C. The name Santorini was given by the Crusaders after the church of Agia Irini (Santa Irene) which some say was at Perissa and others say was at Riva on Thirasia.

The present‐day crescent shape of the island is a consequence of the activity of the volcano in prehistoric times feeding the myth of th lost Atlantis. Santorini is essentially what remains of an enormous volcanic explosion dating back 3,600 years and which created the current geological caldera; a giant central lagoon, more or less rectangular, and measuring about 12 by 7 km, surrounded by 300 m high steep cliffs on three sides. The mild activity of the volcano after this major eruption has built up two small islands within the caldera, Palea and Nea Kameni visited by hundreds of people every day during the tourist season. The impressive caldera dominates the west part of the island while the marvelous dry climate and the almost continuous sunshine create year‐around conditions which are perfect for observation, photographs and videos under an extraordinary variety of natural lights and colors.

*Please note that the volcano tour is available after mid‐June (extra charge).

IMPORTANT!!!! Do not forget your Passport/ID as it is obligatory

 

INSPIRING MILOS

 

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Plaka Village

Plaka is the capital of Milos, located on a hill north of the Gulf of Milos, next to the villages of Plakes, Triovasalos, Pera Triovasalos, and Tripiti. It is one of the prettiest places on the island, known for its traditional Cycladic style. Walking through its narrow streets, you’ll see white houses with colorful windows and balconies decorated with bougainvillea flowers.

Pollonia Village

Pollonia, the second-largest village in Milos, is on the island’s northeast coast. It is a peaceful fishing village built around a small harbor. Along the shore, whitewashed houses keep the traditional Cycladic charm. Pollonia is known for its relaxing atmosphere, a nice beach, and a few places worth visiting.

One of the most iconic and photographed spots in Milos, is a must-visit for its otherworldly beauty. Located on the island’s north coast, this breathtaking landscape was formed by centuries of volcanic activity and relentless erosion from the wind and sea. The result is a series of smooth, chalk-white rock formations that resemble a lunar surface, creating a stark contrast with the deep blue waters of the Aegean Sea.
The area takes its name from Saracen pirates, who once used the bay as a strategic hideout. You can wander along the moon-like terrain, discovering natural rock bridges, sea caves, and crevices carved out by the elements. Despite the lack of shade, the allure of the scenery and the inviting sea make it a favorite spot for swimming and sunbathing. A narrow strip of sand at the end of the bay offers a small, sheltered beach ideal for relaxing after exploring.
Beyond its natural beauty, Sarakiniko holds remnants of Milos’ mining history—abandoned tunnels and caves hint at the island’s rich geological past

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