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Greek islands has drawn thousands of visitors for many, many years. While there are numerous islands to choose from, some have very limited number of hotels while others have a large accommodation selection for you to choose from. Much like a shopping trip we invite you to pick the experiences and islands you wish to visit and we'll design your holiday according to your needs and desires. When tailoring an itinerary for you our expert staff will assist you and recommend the best ferry or fight connection, will help you from choose between different hotels categories and styles, and offer advice about transfer options available on each island. You can book as little as one night on a selected island or we can prepare a comprehensive itinerary combining hotels, ferries, fights accommodation and transfers. You can mix and match transportation, hotels categories, transfers and select to book local tours or make your own sightseeing while on the island. Custom Made Itineraries We will assist in preparing any itinerary by recommending the best possible order, the time efcient ferry or fight connection and help to choose the hotels that meets your budget and expectations. We make sure your experience of Greece is exactly what you've dreamt of. Your itinerary may include several islands, the popular once as well as less touristy. You may mix hotels of diferent categories and style and make your own way to hotel on each island or we can arrange transfers for you. Hotels Our relationship with hotels (delete text) in Greece means that we can ofer you great selection of hotels at the competitive price. Although in the brochure you will fnd only small selection of hotels and apartment due to space limitation please note that we ofer other hotels as well hence if you did not fnd the hotel in the brochure please contact us as we may be able to book it for you at the competitive price. We also ofer accommodation on the other Greek islands which are not listed in the brochure due to lack of space. Ferry Options The ferry companies use many diferent type of vessels and there are also options as far as class of travel is concerned. There are ferries, high speed ferries, high speed catamarans also called fying cats, and fying dolphins or hydrofoils. Classes available are usually economy, aircraft type seats, frst class, business class and some vessels ofer inside and/or outside cabins. Not all styles and options are available for all destinations that is why the help of experience travel consultant is essential to assure the most suitable form of transportation. When preparing customise itineraries we will include cost of recommend ferry and can select the preferred class. We prebook all tickets and assure that the tickets are delivered to hotels while in Greece. In case of last minute schedule change we will assist in change and rebook alternative service if exist. Unique Experiences There are more than 1200 islands in Greece but only approx. 200 is inhabited. We invite you to explore the endless beautify of the islands as well as explore possibilities they ofer for alternative touring. We can arrange hiking, bird watching, cycling activities as well as windsurfng, sailing, diving or paragliding.We can include vineyards visit, horse riding or participation in special religious celebrations or festivals. Did you know that Island of Corfu for example has a 170years old tradition of cricket and there are 5 associations there and 2 pitches. Samaria Gorge in Crete is the amongst the most impressive gorges in Europe and the wide landscape variety and rare fora and fauna reward hikers with unforgettable experience. Let us take you to places such as Koufonisi, Schoinousa, Ithaki, Lesvos or Icaria for one in the lifetime experience. 86 GREECE TRAVEL CORPORATION – GREECE 2016 Greek Islands GREECE TRAVEL CORPORATION – GREECE 2016 87 Enigma Aressana Atlantis Hotel El Greco Panorama Asteras Villas Renos Kalisti Tzekos Athina Suites Loucas Santorini Santorini is the place to fall in love! It’s an island that has inspired poets and musicians with its breath taking sunsets and crystal waters rippling over the Caldera. With its whitewashed houses, blue-domed churches and never-ending vineyards, Santorini is Greece at its traditional best. Some theories state that Santorini was once part of the fabled lost continent of Atlantis - a fact which has provided inspiration to great many artists and writers. The black shining pebbles, the bizarre-looking land formations and the black, white and red sands all form to create unforgettable scenery. As evening approaches couples head to the beautiful town of Oia to secure their own romantic candle-lit table and watch the brilliant sun sink beneath the shimmering Aegean Sea. Unforgettable! How to Get to Santorini If Time Permits: From Athens: Drive through traditional architectural heritage villages of Finikia, Exo Gonia, • FERRY - from Piraeus Port - 10 hrs: Daily Megalochori, and Vlycha with its impressive Aspa formations. Visit one of the • AIR - 55min Few times a day island wineries and sample the local wines. Connection to other islands: • FERRY - to Ios (1hr), Naxos (3hrs), Paros (4hrs), Syros (5hrs) - Daily. Recomended Hotels: To Rhodes – 3 times a week (7hrs) Due to limited brochure space on following pages • HYDROFOILS - same as ferry but takes half the time. Sometimes change we present a selection of our recommended hotels at other island required. Also to Mykonos (3hrs), Heraklion (2hrs) - Daily in each category. Please keep in mind that some properties on the islands are usually described on websites as hotels while General Information others describe themselves as villas. There is often little diference between • Port: 10km from town them, and these names and descriptions can be misleading. Villas are not • Airport: 7km from town necessarily self-standing houses but just room types at the hotels. Websites • Oia: 12km from Fira or even some brochures don’t always give an accurate description of • Beaches: Distances from Fira - the hotels/villas, nor will they necessarily provide information regarding Kamari (8km), Perissa (10km) its view or distances. This could make a diference between a stunning • Main Town: Fira (Thira) or mediocre property. At Greece Travel Corporation we pride ourselves • Main Archaeological Site: Akrotiri on accurately describing the type and location of the properties we use, so you are assured of getting what is right for your needs. Please select from our recommended selection or contact us for more options. If you are Recommended Stay: unable or unwilling to climb dozens of stairs, we can recommend a suitable Minimum 3 night stay is recommended in property for you. order to see the main attractions and enjoy some free time, however 5-7 nights is Location! Location! Location! recommended for those who wish to relax. It is important to know that there are some loose terms used by hoteliers to describe their hotels and location. The island itself is fairly long and narrow Must See: with two distinctive sides. On one side are towns and villages on the edge of Santorini is famous for its spectacular sunset. It is this view as well as narrow the Caldera, on the other are black volcanic sand beaches. Although certain cobbled streets, traditional houses and numerous white churches with blue hotels on both sides ofer sea views, some can be at a great distance and have bells that attract large number of visitors. Take a sailing trip around volcano glimpses rather than views. Pictures that one usually see on postcards are and swim in the warm waters created by the hot springs on the sea bed. Or those of some of the beautiful hotels on the clifside. The most prestigious of visit one of the museums on the island. Visit Oia and discover the charm of these are on the caldera clifside facing the volcano and ofering caldera views. well-preserved captain houses, the wonderful view of the castle, and Ammoudi Most desirable location is prestigious Oia but also Fira (Thira) and nearby areas with its picturesque small tavernas or Acrotiri excavations. There are also the of Firostefani and Imerovigly are popular due to convenience for shopping, famous donkey rides zigzagging down the clif. For the faint hearted there is the nightlife and restaurants. Please keep in mind that Fira is very popular with day easier, but equally breathtaking option of the cable ride down the clif. visitors from cruise boats. 88 GREECE TRAVEL CORPORATION – GREECE 2016 Day Tours There are a variety of reasons why Santorini is one of the most popular Greek islands. Beside the dazzling panorama, magnifcent views and unforgettable sunsets this is an island which offers an assortment of treasures to discover. You can hire a car and explore the charming villages at your own pace, stop for wine tasting on the way, cook up a storm with one of our cooking classes, visit Acrotiri excavations, spoil yourself in one of the island’s excellent spas, go sailing in the spectacular caldera or simply join an organised island tour. We at Greece Travel Corporation have got just the right activities for you to ensure you can make the most of your stay. Bear in mind that Santorini is a small island and availability is limited at times. We don’t want you to miss out on once in a lifetime opportunities. We offer a large selection of optional tours, just contact our friendly staff for more information about additional tours and private yacht charter. Walking Tour of Fira Town Morning Island & Akrotiri Tour Full Day Departs Daily: 15 Apr-20 Oct 16 Departs: Daily except Mondays Depart in the morning at 10am for a 2 May-7 Oct 16 walking orientation tour of Fira that will Pick up from you hotel at 11am for start in front of the centrally located 11:30am departure, frst stop will be Atlantis Hotel.