MYKONOS - One of the most cosmopolitan islands in Greece. Enjoy wandering through the narrow, winding streets of this delightful seaside village with it's whitewashed houses, flowers and brightly painted shutters and doors. Stand beneath the windmills on the hill. Visit the archaeological museum and an old bakery still using 15th century wood-burning stove. Dine, Relax in a beautiful waterfront.
MYKONOS - This is the Ibiza of Greece with beautiful beaches are generally very busy with eccentric night life. Villages and hamlets scatter the hillsides with different architectural styles, flowers, blue windows and doors, hand painted streets, lots of little churches and wonderful restaurants and cafes that makes this area so unique.
MYKONOS - View from the top
KUSADASI, Turkey - The CELSUS Library once held over 12 thousand scrolls behind it's walls.
KUSADASI, Turkey - "The House of Virgin Mary" and "Ephesus". A Christian shrine in the vicinity of Ephesus. Some Christians and Muslims believe that Mary the mother of Jesus, was taken to this stone house by St. John following the crucifixtion of Jesus. Catholics believe that she lived there until her assumption into heaven. Other Christians recognize this spot as her burial place.
ISTANBUL - Blue Mosque regarded as one of the greatest masterpieces of Islamic architecture. Guest are expected to dress modestly and remove shoes before entering. Women must cover their heads when visiting.
ISTANBUL - Spice Market at The Grand Bazar. Surely you will find something shopping here - there are more than 4000 vendors selling everything from spices to furiture.
ISTANBUL - "Hagi Sophia" - The jewel of Turkey's Byzantine crown a former Basilica, later a mosque, and now a fascinating museum.
ATHENS (Piraeus), Greece - Athens was named according to the Greek mythology from competition that the goddess "ATHENA" had with "POSEIDON" about who would become protector of the city. The myth says that Poseidon gave a spring with water and Athena offered an olive tree as she touched the ground of the sacred rock of the
"ACROPOLIS". The people of Athens choose Athena as their protector and so the city was named after the goddess of WISDOM.
"ACROPOLIS". The people of Athens choose Athena as their protector and so the city was named after the goddess of WISDOM.
ATHENS - Our full day tour in Athens will include:
Syntagma Square and monuments, Parliment Building, Memorial to the Unknown Soldier, National Library, Presidential Mansion, Acropolis, Acropolis Museum and Plaka
Syntagma Square and monuments, Parliment Building, Memorial to the Unknown Soldier, National Library, Presidential Mansion, Acropolis, Acropolis Museum and Plaka
ATHENS - "Acropolis" here you can explore the ancient "High City" topped with marble temples dedicated to the city's goddess Athena and dating back to the Late Bronze Age.
SANTORINI, Greece - Visit the beautiful whitewashed hilltop towns of Oia and Fira and their breath-taking views of the caldera below. See the stunning artifacts in Fira's museum, including recent finds from the excavation of Akrotiri, thought by many to be the lengendary city of ATLANTIS. Stroll through the winding street with fantastic views around every corner.
SANTORINIO - Here you will be able to admire the beautiful old houses and the Venetian Fortress crowned by several churches with great panoramic views all around the coast.
SANTORINI - Beautiful little streets with colorful homes perched on hillsides.
SANTORINI - It"s the Greek Isle of everyone's DREAMS!
POMPEII and Mount Vesuvius - Once a thriving empire, the city of Pompeii had about 20,000 inhabitants in 79AD when it was completely covered in 30 feet of volcanic ash by the deadly eruption of Mount Vesuvius.
AMALFI COAST - Pretty villages of seaside villas, covered by orange blossom and roses. Enjoy a leisure drive along the coast with stops in Positano, Ravello and Sorrento.
AMALFI Coastal Drive - with it's magnificant views!
AMALFI COAST - a slow uphill drive along narrow roads, passing several vineyards and villas famous for it's breath-taking views, charming little streets and the natural beauty.