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Athens and the Greek Isles
The Splendor of Athens

The Splendor of Athens
"The glory that was Greece" is perhaps best symbolized by the Parthenon atop the Acropolis. This ancient structure overlooks Athens, a city full of history and mythology, worshiped by gods and by people as the center of learning, democracy, and power. Athens is considered the birthplace of Western civilization as it is the home of many scholars and philosophers of the antiquity. The most important civilization of the ancient world flourished here and its symbols can still be seen in some of the world's most recognizable sights. 

Santorini
Santorini
Santorini, or Thera, is a tiny Greek island in the Aegean Sea. Its crescent shape almost surrounds the crater (caldera) of an ancient volcano. Santorini and its islets are pieces broken off a volcano's rim, forming a multicolored circle around a seemingly bottomless blue lagoon. The cliff-faced island is one of the most spectacular sights in the world, and entering the bay of Santorini by boat is one of the most memorable travel experiences.The Santorini sunsets, considered the best in the world, add to the unsurpassed magic of the island. 
Mythical Atlantis

Mythical Atlantis
Atlantis - the oldest myth of mankind, the story about a prosperous land that disappeared without trace, sunk into the sea by the anger of gods - stands for the dream of the lost paradise. There is sufficient evidence to believe the connection between Santorini and the Atlantis myth. This speculation as well as Plato's description of Atlantis from 360 BCE was popularized by the History Channel's "Lost Worlds" series. According to Plato, Atlantis was a circular island inhabited by an immensely gifted, highly civilized, prosperous people. 

Crete

Crete
Crete, the largest island in Greece, is one of the most popular travel and vacation destinations. This southernmost island in Europe has a variety of natural features and historically significant sites. There are mountain villages, long sandy beaches, rocky bays, the fabled remains of the Minoan culture, old Venetian towns, quaint villages tucked in the foothills and the spectacular rugged mountains, plateaus and gorges. Crete is bathed in clear sunlight much of the year, and its climate is mild and pleasant. With its supreme quality... 

Palace of Knossos

Palace of Knossos
Knossos was undeniably the capital of Minoan Crete. It is grander, more complex, and more flamboyant than any of the other palaces known to us, and it is located about twenty minutes south of the modern port town of Iraklio. Knossos was inhabited for several thousand years, beginning with a neolithic settlement sometime in the seventh millennium BCE, and was abandoned after its destruction in 1375 BCE which marked the end of Minoan civilization. The first palace on the low hill beside the Krairatos river was built around... 

Lapped by the azure Ionian and Aegean seas, Greece is considered the cradle of Western civilization. From art to science and democracy to philosophy, the accomplishments of the ancient Greeks have shaped the foundations of Western civilizations. Meanwhile, both the Greek mainland and its 6,000 islands enchant with their unique beauty, archaeological treasures and the glittering aquamarine seas that surround them.  

GREECE 2024 / 2: DATES & COST 

September 3 - 13, 2024
11 Days / 10 Nights

This tour starts and ends in Athens

$6,360 per person/double occupancy
$1,980 optional single supplement
$400 additional day / per room (includes airport transfer)
Includes all fees and taxes

GREECE 2024 / 3: DATES & COST 

September 24 - October 4, 2024
11 Days / 10 Nights

This tour starts and ends in Athens

$6,200 per person/double occupancy
$1,980 optional single supplement
$400 additional day / per room (includes airport transfer)
Includes all fees and taxes

GREECE 2025 / 1: DATES & COST 

May 20 - 30, 2025
11 Days / 10 Nights
This tour starts and ends in Athens

$6,460 per person/double occupancy
$1,980 optional single supplement
$420 additional day / per room (includes airport transfer)
Includes all fees and taxes

Mythical Minos

The Myth of King Minos
5,000 years ago, around 3,000 BCE, people living on Crete developed an illustrious civilization which left the longest lasting influence on the character of the island: the Minoan Civilization. Named after the legendary King Minos, this was the first advanced civilization to emerge in Europe. According to Greek mythology, Minos was the son of Zeus and Europa and attained the throne with the help of Poseidon. By his wife, Pasiphae, he fathered Ariadne, Androgeus, Deucalion, Phaedra, Glaucus, Catreus, Acacallis, and other children. 

The Good Oil

The Good Oil
The pungent smell of wild mountain herbs and the satisfying smell of olive oil are the ones that visitors to the island never forget. Herbs and oil have been a part of life in the eastern Mediterranean since the beginning of civilization, and olive cultivation can be traced back 6,000 years. While we tend to think of olive oil as being just cooking oil, to the people of ancient civilizations it was almost inseparable from civilized life itself. It was used not only as food, but also in lamps to provide light, in tools for lubrication and for blending with herbs and essences to make fragrant oils. 

Greek Cuisine

Greek Cuisine
Cuisine is one of the highlights of visiting Greece. The Greek Mediterranean cuisine is based on olive oil, feta cheese, seafood, vegetables, and herbs that give the Greek cuisine its unique taste. The Greek climate is ideal for the local produce, including many colorful fruit. Many regions of Greece serve traditional foods and meals that are unique to those particular regions, and cannot be found anywhere else. Some of the unique Greek dishes are: Souvlaki made with pork meat, tzatziki, tomato and onions; Mousakas made... 

Vino Santo
Vino Santo
Santorini's arid, rocky soil has always produced excellent grapes, and the local wines are among the finest in Greece. The local wineries are especially proud of their Vinsanto, a wine which is named after the island: vino santo or wine of Santorini, although some believe that the name means "holy wine". Vinsanto is naturally sweet, with an unusual aroma dominated by aging, spices, honey, raisins and the lemon flower. The traditionally sweet taste is intense but balanced with acidity. The island also produces the unique...