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Getaway to Greece R E G C E E Getaway to Greece R E G C E E editorial Discover Greece Ι have the great pleasure and honor, together Discover a world where each with all the members of the Mideast Team, to present to you our very special edition color is a unique sensation! on Greece … Which country does not have buildings influenced by Greek architecture? Mideast offers you an Is there any museum that does not pride for its ancient Greek treasures? exclusive insight to Greece’s Greece is not only about 5.000 years of most beautiful destinations... History, Civilization, Culture, Philosophy, Sciences and Greek Mythology… It is not only care to join? the country that first practiced Democracy … where the Olympic Games began… and memories that only Greece can offer you… where historical leaders were born such If you still have not had the chance to visit as Alexander the Great and Leonidas of this great country, you should really do so at Sparta… It is not only the country of sunshine, your earliest convenience… As for those of green mountains, beautiful beaches, lovely you who have already visited Greece, we islands and Zorba the Greek … Or the know you would love to come back, reviving country of Byzantine churches, monasteries the memories you have warmly kept in your and Iconography…… It is also the ideal hearts. Make your decision today to visit our place to enjoy your time, have fun, live the 365day destination and let us take care of Greek way of cosmopolitan life, experience all the rest! Looking forward to welcome you the famous nightlife and fill your heart with to Greece, soon! Katerina Souha Mousbeh Owner & Managing Director 1 Index Book with someone who cares page 06 Casino page 50 Kalamata page 118 Getaway to Greece page 13 Athens page 53 Koroni – Finikounda – Methoni page 119 Greek Civilization page 14 Festivals & Cultural Events page 65 Kaiafas page 121 Mythology page 16 Museums, caves, lakes page 68 Katakolo, Olympia page122 Theater page 17 Entertainment page 69 Kylini page 123 Science & Philosophy page 18 One day tours page 75 Patras page 124 Legendary figures page 20 Two day tours page 79 Diakofto page 126 Athletics page 23 Multiday tours page 81 Kalavryta page 127 Hospitality page 25 Cruise itineraries page 87 Mountainous Arcadia page 128 Islands page 27 Saronic Gulf page 93 Mountainous Corinthia page 129 Traditional dancing page 28 Aegina page 94 Ancient Corinth page 130 Need to know page 29 Poros page 96 Isthums of Corinth page 131 Thematic Holidays page 33 Hydra page 97 Loutraki page 132 Family Holidays page 34 Spetses page 98 Cyclades page 135 M.I.C.E. page 35 Peloponnese page 101 Syros page 136 Luxury Holidays page 37 Porto Heli page 102 Andros page 137 Shopping page 38 New Epidavros and Ligourio page 103 Tinos page 138 Yachting & Sailing page 39 Epidaurus page 104 Mykonos page 139 Spa & Medical Tourism page 41 Tolo page 106 Paros page 149 Weddings & Events page 42 Nafplio page 107 Naxos page 150 Cultural Tourism page 43 Mycenae page 109 Koufonisi page 151 Pilgrim Tourism page 44 Monemvasia page 110 Amorgos page 152 Gastronomy page 45 Elafonisos page 111 Ios page 153 Entertainment page 46 Mani page 112 Santorini page 155 Ecotourism page 47 Mystras page 114 Folegandros page 161 Winter Holidays page 48 Taygetos page 115 Milos page 162 Carnivals page 49 Messinia page 117 Sifnos page 163 2 Serifos page 164 Thessaloniki page 222 Alonnisos page 279 Kythnos page 164 Chalkidiki page 227 Skopelos page 280 Kea page 165 Ouranoupoli page 230 Skiathos page 281 Crete page 167 Ionian Islands page 233 Thessaly page 283 Chania page 169 Kythira page 234 Volos page 284 Rethymno page 172 Zakynthos page 235 Pelion page 285 The Monastery of Preveli page 173 Kefalonia page 239 Lake Plastiras page 287 Anogia page 175 Ithaki page 243 Elati page 288 Heraklion page 177 Lefkada page 244 Pertouli page 289 Lasithi page 183 Paxi page 247 Kalabaka page 290 The Palm Tree forest of Vai page 187 Corfu page 248 Meteora page 291 Dodecanese page 189 Epirus page 255 North Greece page 293 Karpathos page 190 Igoumenitsa page 256 Kastoria page 294 Kastelorizo page 191 Zagorohoria page 257 Naousa page 295 Rhodes page 192 Ioannina page 259 Veria page 295 Kos page 200 Parga page 261 Pieria page 296 Kalymnos page 202 Preveza page 262 Elatohori page 297 Leros page 203 Central Greece page 265 Moutainous Pella and Kerkini page 298 Patmos page 204 Karpenisi page 266 Kavala page 299 Eastern Aegean page 207 Mountainous Nafpaktia page 267 Xanthi page 300 Ikaria page 208 Delphi page 268 Komotoni page 301 Samos page 209 Arachova page 269 Alexandroupoli page 302 Chios page 211 Euboea page 273 Contact Us page 303 Lesvos page 214 Chalkida page 274 Limnos page 216 Edipsos page 275 Samothraki page 218 Sporades page 277 Thessaloniki page 221 Skyros page 278 3 old traditional houses Amourgos Island Travel around Greece with Mideast as your guide! Greece’s Leading Destination Management Company by World Travel Awards 4 5 4 old traditional houses Amourgos Island Travel around Greece with Mideast as your guide! Greece’s Leading Destination Management Company by World Travel Awards 4 5 5 Book with someone who cares! Mideast Travel Worldwide operates successfully in the Greek tourism market since 1983. Starting from an agency specialized in trips from and to the countries of Middle East, the company has evolved to one of the greatest and most popular in the Greek tourism market, holding certifications from international organizations and a strong clientele comprising both corporate and individual clients. Today, Mideast offers its services worldwide, from its Head Office in Athens as well as from its three branches in Glyfada, Mykonos and Istanbul that operate since July 2014. Markets Staying true to its identity, Mideast keeps its specialization in the Middle East, the Gulf Area and North Africa. Furthermore, through its activity in major tourism markets globally and the knowledge that has been accumulated, the company is now also specialized in Turkey, C.I.S. as well as India, both for incoming tourism to Greece and for outgoing tourism from Greece. Mideast is also a strong player in the market of Bulgaria, besides Greece, providing mostly pilgrim services to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The 5 pillars of Mideast The corporate image of Mideast is complemented by its 5 pillars of activity: • Business & Leisure Travel in Greece and the World • Destination Management for all travel services in Greece - for foreign travelers • Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Events (M.I.C.E.) services all over the world • Luxury & Concierge Services worldwide 24/7 • Weddings & Events By using the most updated software systems, the company is able to provide a wide range of quality services directly and effectively. Handling tens of thousands of customers throughout its history, Mideast embodies the vision of a tourism company with customer- centric philosophy, whose center of attention is its customers’ needs. Mideast truly cares for its clients and this is also apparent in its corporate motto “We Care!” 6 Vision The vision of Mideast is to be the ultimate consultant of every traveler and the trusted partner of every professional, by pwroviding integrated high-level services, always with the incomparable care that derives from the name “Mideast”. Philosophy Since the beginning of its operation, Mideast Travel has been differentiated from the rest of the competition, through its activity, as the company with the most customer-centric philosophy, grace to the priority the company gives in servicing each and every client with extra care, always paying attention to completely satisfying their needs. Every year that passes by makes Mideast an even stronger and larger company, trustful for offering the most specialized solutions while at the same time leaves its personnel with more experience and sense of caring for each customer individually. Human Resources The strength of Mideast Travel lies in its more than 60 experienced professionals. Most of its executives have grown and evolved along with the company, contributing daily with their dedication and professionalism to the development and successes of the company. The constant training of its personnel as well as the enrichment of the team with new, dynamic people give Mideast the power to succeed even higher goals. The most important characteristics of its people remain their genuine courtesy, the quality of services they provide and their excellent communication skills grace to their fluency in Greek, English, French, Italian, Spanish, German, Arabic, Russian and Persian (Farsi) language. 7 Services Main Achievements • 24/7 Concierge Services • “Greece’s Leading Destination Management Company” Award by World Twravel Awards in 2014 • Organized and individual trips in Greece and abroad • “No 1 DMC in Greece” award by Starwood Hotels & Resorts • Cruises • Selected in 2012 as the official General Sales Agent of Iran Air in • Tickets issuance (air tickets, ferry tickets, train tickets) Greece for all airline’s tickets • Car, limousine and bus rentals • Voted as “The Most Popular Tour Operator in Greece” for 2011 and 2010 by the readers of Condé Nast Traveller Magazine • Jet, helicopter, luxury boats and yachts chartering • Distinction as one of the “Strongest Companies in Greece” for • Visa issuance, when possible 2010 and 2011 according to ICAP Credit Rating. • Organizing of Conferences, Exhibitions, Corporate Events, • Voted as one of the four (4) Best Tour Operators in Greece for Corporate Meetings, Incentives. 2010 and one of the six (6) Best Tour Operators in Greece for 2009, according to the readers of the Condé Nast Traveller magazine. • Planning and organizing of Weddings & Personal Events • DMC of major airlines of the Arabic world: Emirates Holidays, Etihad Airlines, Qatar Airways, Kuwait Airways, Air Arabia and Middle East Airlines, receiving multiple awards • Representatives of the Syrian Ministry of Tourism since 1985.
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