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4DAYS AEGEAN ISLANDS CRUISE
(Mykonos, Patmos, Kusadasi, Rhodes, Heraklion, Santorini)

MYKONOS
Mykonos is world famous. It is the most cosmopolitan of the Greek Islands and attracts many visitors from all over the globe, including large numbers of artists and intellectuals.

PATMOS (The island of "Apocalypsis")
Patmos is well known for the monastery of St. John as well as for its sacred mystique atmosphere. The monastery of St. John is built within the walls of a strong fortification.

KUSADASI

A tour to nearby Ephesus should not be missed, for here history truly comes to life. Walking towards the ancient harbour, down a marble road rutted by the wheels of countless chariots, you pass architectural masterpieces like the Library of Celsus before arriving at the Great Amphitheatre where St. Paul preached. Enjoy free time in Kusadasi or get a cultural taste of Turkey by enjoying an exhibition of oriental carpets and jewellery.

RHODES
When gods divided the world among themselves, so an ancient legend goes, Helios (the sun god) noticed an island emerging from the sea. He was so fascinated by its beauty that he immediately asked Zeus whether he might have this island as his share. Rhodes was that island, an island that glided, and glides still, like a dolphin, over the waves in the transparent seas of the south - eastern Aegean, where West meets East.

CRETE
Crete is the land of Daidalos and Ikaros, of Minoan vases and frescoes ...the home of El Greco and Kazantzakis, Southernmost outpost of Greece and of Europe, the island of Crete was the cradle of Europe's oldest civilization, the brilliant Minoan maritime imperium which included the Cycladic islands, the Peloponesse and parts of Sicily, over three thousand years ago. It is the largest island in Greece and exhibits an astonishing range of natural contrasts: from dry, Rocky Mountains to valleys and hills carpeted in greenery. It is located in the crossroad of three continents and separates the Agean Sea from the Lybian.

SANTORINI
In Santorini, every single stone has its share of glory. A glory
arising from the grandeur of its landscape. What makes it so different from any other island is its imposing landscape, the caldera with its impressionistic contrast of colors, its terrifying birth....This is a small island, located at the south end of the Cyclades island complex.

MYKONOS

Mykonos is world famous. It is not a coincidence that this, the most cosmopolitan of all Greek islands, attracts so may visitors from all over the globe, including large number of artists and intellectuals.
Here, the steep mountains to be encountered in most of the Cyclades give way to low, rocky hills which combine with superb beaches to make up the landscape of the island. The capital, Hora, with its colorful harbor, in which little fishing boats nestle happily side by side with luxury yachts, presents quite a different picture from the majority of the Aegean islands towns. While it is unusual for Greek island villages to be built on naturally amphitheatrically sites, Mykonos is spread out over a flat area and conveys an impression of solid aesthetic cohesion.
Along the whitewashed streets brilliant white box – shaped houses stand with stepped walls for sitting on, wooden doors and windows and brightly coloured balconies. These are full of small but impressive churches, pretty little tavernas and shops selling souvenirs and other goods, and the overall sense is of being inside a film set.
Here lovers of the sea will find out – standing golden beaches such as Agios Stefanos, Psarou, Kalafatis Platis Gialos, Ornos, Elia and Panormos. Mykonos is a busy island with all the amenities of modern resort and with plenty to do – by day or night – for those who want to have a lively time. Yet visitors fond of more
peaceful holidays will still find quiet corners in which to relax.

PROPOSED HOTEL OF RESIDENCE MYKONOS THEOXENIA HOTEL (Cat De Luxe)

Mykonos Theoxenia reopens its doors and welcomes you in Mykonos! One of the boutique hotels in Greece with fresh, modern aesthetic and strong 60s glam elements is about to unfold its very best, in order to captivate you as the best of Mykonos’ hotels. The pleasure begins in its exquisite design, the discreet luxury and superb aesthetics and ends with the impeccable services in the comfortable, modern and luxury Mykonos hotel surroundings.
All 52 rooms of the hotel, exude an aura of unique aesthetics and good taste, which flirt spointedly with the characteristic "glam" culture and its discreet luxury, embracing the epitome of style. You may pick a room or a suite with a balcony or porch. Or choose a view over the sea or the garden. For those who desire the Aegean breeze caressing their face, we recommend a deluxe room right by the sea.
Elegant design, impressive fabrics with patterns inspired by the 60s, wooden floors, luxurious bathrooms with bathtub and/or shower with Jacuzzi, big balconies with a view, pergolas...are all at your disposal for a memorable stay.

Delphi Full Day
"... Now the serene sense is supping with the Gods"

This was the sense of the poet Angelos Sikelianos who, between 1927 and 1930, revived the Delphic Festival, in Delphi the centre of earth, wishing to "instill the forgotten Delphic watchword in all human souls".
Driving through the mountains we reach the little village of Delphi. We will visit the museum of Delphi with its spectacular findings including the world famous Charioteer, the Naxian Sphinx, the statue of Antinoos. We will wonder at the ancient sanctuary of Apollo, a place with history coming from Mythology with the oracle and the prophecy.
The guided visit to the archaeological site and the museum will travel us to ancient times. Lunch will take place in a local traditional restaurant in Arachova or Galaxidi, depending on the time schedule and then we will return to Athens.