Destinations
"It is good to have an end to journey towards, but it is the journey that matters in the end." - Ursula K. LeGuin
GREECE SUMMER 2008
DATES: From July 19th until the 2nd of August 2008
PRICE: $2800 CDN all included (except for the airfare) + $100 discount for groups of 2 or more
General Itinerary Part 1
Athens - Plaka and Monastiraki square, the famous changing of the guards, the Acropolis and the Parthenon, Athens National Gardens, amazing little restaurants hidden in the small streets of the ancient town right below the Acropolis, local discovery in the region and shopping on the last day of the trip.
Kefalonia - Multi-day catamaran excursion between the island of Kefalonia and Ithaca, discovery of small deserted and secluded beaches, swimming and snorkeling, BBQ on the sailboat, dinner in a coastal sailing village, Drogarati Caves, Myrtos Beach and tasting of all plates from the delicious cuisine of course.
General Itinerary Part 2
Crete - The magnificent trek down the Beautiful Samarian Gorge, small picturesque Chapels all along the coast, the charming tiny coastal village of Loutro (only accessible by boat), treks along the coast between villages and possibility of seeing many other impressive gorges, visit of Xania and it's unique labyrinth of streets, the excellent cretan cuisine and raki, trek to get to Elafonissi beach, sea kayaking, Heraklion museum and Knossos archeological site visit.
More details to come soon...