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A Journey into Greece
Once the cradle of Western civilisation, Greece is equal parts idyllic and historic, boasting a realm of over 2,000 islands with tales and tastes to suit every palate. Yposkafa hotels (traditional cave dwellings), highly prized sea urchin roe drizzled in oil and lemon juice, marble metopes (carved rectangular architectural elements) atop temples depicting epic mythical battles. Take your pick.
On this mesmerising trip to Greece, we’ll take you exploring through the ancient architectural wonders of Athens, cooking (and tasting) delicious traditional delicacies in Sifnos, weaving through forests of stalagmites in Antiparos, discovering the red and white sands of Santorini, and sailing across the glittering Aegean Sea. Tempted? Let’s dive in.
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Athens
In the plain of Attica, Greece’s southernmost peninsula, you’ll explore the iconic city of Athens, named after Athena, the city’s legendary patron goddess. A capital of modernity and (ancient) history, the mighty Acropolis looks out across the street art havens of Psirri and Exarchia, retro open-air cinemas, and tucked-away subway tavernas serving up homemade specialities and rebetiko (Greek blues) music.
Sifnos
Having earned a reputation as the culinary capital of the Greek Islands, partly thanks to the legendary local chef Nikos Tselementes, Sifnos is a delight for all the senses. Wild Cycladic hills scented with sage and oregano, the liquorice bite of ouzo at the seafront tavernas of Vathi, and the crackle of sizzling chickpea fritters served in the clear-water bays of the Aegean. Take your pick.
Paros
Forming part of the Cyclades – a group of Greek islands where white-washed buildings look out across the glittering waters of the Aegean – Paros is known for its quarries of marble from which an estimated 80% of Greek antiquities were sculpted. For Greek historian Epiphoros, it was “the most prosperous and greatest of the Cyclades”. The Venetian castle of Kastro, the stalactite forests of Antiparos Cave, the bougainvillea-filled streets of mountainous Lefkes. We’ll show you them all.
Santorini
Equal parts iconic and breathtaking, the crescent-shaped island of Santorini provides a dazzling panorama of the Aegean Sea and the volcanic caldera that frames it. In this haven of relaxation, you’ll breathe in the views from every angle. Whether you’re soaking up the sun on your private veranda, exploring the Minoan site of Akrotiri, or strolling between the blue-domed churches of Fira.