Crete & Santorini Explorer 8 days

Greece’s most beautiful islands are waiting to be discovered. Situated in the Aegean Sea, fascinating Crete and alluring Santorini epitomise the quintessential notion Grecian paradise. Crete is the largest and most southerly of the Greek islands, where the historic port town of Hania (Chania) is sure to delight with its tranquil old harbour, delightful Venetian Quarter and lively, colourful atmosphere. Crete has some of Europe’s most impressive gorges, resplendent with plane trees, Cyprus pines and maple trees. Stunning Santorini is probably Greece’s most beautiful island and features on many postcards and photographic works of art. Set on the cone of an ancient volcano created by an eruption over 3500 years ago, it is rumoured to be the site of the ‘lost city’ of Atlantis, mentioned in the works of the ancient Greek writer, Plato. The towns of Thira and Oia are spectacularly located on cliff tops that formed part of the rim of the caldera, whilst all the way below is the blue, shimmering sea.

Trip Highlights

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  Greece Restaurant

  

  Greece Cafes

  

  Greece Coast

  

  Greece Ancient Corinth

  

  Greece Small Church

  

  Greece Acropolis

  

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  Walk Agia Irini Gorge, Crete

  

  Consult the oracle, Delphi

  

  Walk through myths at Mycenae

  

  Wander through Hania, Crete

  

  Santorini’s wines

  

  Oia’s sunset, Santorini

  

  The monasteries of Meteora

  

  Explore the Lousios Valley, Greece

  

  Find the perfect Acropolis view

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Past Travellers' Ratings & Comments

• • five

  Trip leaders: Yanos our trip leader for Journey through Central Europe was excellent.  He is Hungarian and speaks excellent English, Czech, German, Hungarian and Polish so there were no language barriers during this trip.  Yanos had great suggestions on how to spend our free time and was happy to facilitate booking extra activities for us as a group or individuals.  He also gave us some insight into how the life has changed over the past 20 years for the people living in former communist countries in Central Europe as well as an overview of the history of the region over the past 1000 years.  Itinerary:  The Journey through Central Europe itinerary was very good, an extra night in Krakow would be the only change I'd suggest.  

  – Joanne, Camperdown, NSW, October 22nd 2009

• • five

  We had a wonderful trip - saw lots, learned heaps, met lovely people. Can't wait to go again.  Janos Ratkai was particularly good in his role of tour leader, combining the roles of guide, teacher and organiser most effectively. He was very aware of pertinient responsible tourism issues and very thorough in ensuring that the guests were able to attend all activities that interested them. Jonas was also very particular that the guests were able to travel safely around the different cities during their free time. His local knowledge was a great benefit and his enthusiasm for also learning more about the places we visited added to the positive atmosphere of the tour.  Please send me a copy of your new brochureso that my husband and I can do some planning for future travel.

  – Robyn, Glen Innes, NSW, October 25th 2009