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The isles of Greece! the isles of Greece Where burning Sappho loved and sung, Where grew the arts of war and peace, Where Delos rose, and Phoebus sprung! Eternal summer gilds them yet, But all, except their sun, is set. Lord Byron
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Day 6:
The Island Zeus grew up on
Today you will get up early and walk to the port to sail by ferry to the beautiful Island of Naxos, where you will spend 2 nights, it is about a 5 hour ferry ride, before you leave you will find breakfast at one of the many bakeries at the port. This island (along with the 2 other islands you will visit are considered the most beautiful in the Aegean sea.
Upon approach you will see the Portara of Naxos (or the Great Door) a massive marble doorway that stands proudly as the jewel of Naxos. This island is also, according to Greek mythology, was where the young Zeus was raised in a cave on Mt. Zas. You will be staying in the delightful town of Naxos town (Chora) where your party will enjoy the sights, sounds, and tastes of this lovely island.
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Day 7:
Explore Naxos
In the morning you and the group will go on a road trip to discover an ancient ruins site and a visit a small village of the island, stopping along the way for whatever you come across that the group wants to explore. Later that evening your group can enjoy wandering the lovely town and fine it's hidden gems.
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Day 8:
Thera the Island of Beauty
In the morning you grab your bags and sail another few hours by ferry to the mystical island of Santorini, known to locals as Thera or Thira. When you arrive you will have a privae shuttle take you to your accommodations in Firastefani walking distance to Fira the main city, and also close to the beautiful town of Oia, easily reached by a scenic hike or bus. The island is known for its whitewashed mazes of streets and houses, that flow into each other, like someone poured a bucket of white paint over the towns. This was built this way to confuse pirates. It is also known of it's beautiful sunsets and laid back feeling, even the cats seem to be just laying in pure bliss, through the streets. You will spend 3 night here.
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Day 9:
Atlantis Found
Today you will take a bus to an ancient site of an archeological wonder, called Akortiri. Which according to some people could be the lost city of Atlantis.. This settlement was destroyed in the Theran eruption sometime in the 16th century BC and buried in volcanic ash, which preserved the remains of fine frescoes and many objects and artworks, similar to Pompei and Herculaneum. Akrotiri has been excavated since 1967 after earlier excavations on Thira.
Akrotiri is a wonder as its peak it was 4000 years old, and
some of the houses in Akrotiri are major structures, some amongst them three stories high. Its streets, squares, and walls were preserved in the layers of ejecta, sometimes as tall as eight meters, and indicating this was a major town. In many houses stone staircases are still intact, and they contain huge ceramic storage jars (pithoi), mills, and pottery. Noted archaeological remains found in Akrotiri are wall paintings or frescoes, which have kept their original color well, as they were preserved under many meters of volcanic ash. The town also had a highly developed drainage system and, judging from the fine artwork, its citizens were clearly sophisticated and relatively wealthy people. Pipes with running water and water closets found at Akrotiri are the oldest such utilities discovered. The pipes run in twin systems, indicating that the Therans used both hot and cold water supplies; the origin of the hot water probably was geothermic, given the volcano's proximity. The dual pipe system suggesting hot and cold running water, the advanced architecture, and the apparent layout of the Akrotiri find resemble Plato's description of the legendary lost city of Atlantis, further indicating the Minoans as the culture which primarily inspired the Atlantis legend.
Later that evening you'll venture to Oia another one of Thira's famous beautiful towns, for dinner, drinks, and maybe some lively music.
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Day 10:
Nomad Day
Today may hold a special surprise experience for the group. You'll find out what to pack the night before.
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Day 11-12:
Paros: The Birthplace of Venus de Milo
Today we sail by ferry to the island of Paros, another beautiful island with turquois waters and ancient history. This island is well known for it's marble quarries, of which the famous Aphrodite of Melos statue, you may know this statue by the romanized name, Venus de Milo.
These days in Paros are for relaxation. Carefree days to fall in love with the island.
There is one special time-traveling Nomad experience for the group to do this one os optional for the group.
The Island Zeus grew up on
Today you will get up early and walk to the port to sail by ferry to the beautiful Island of Naxos, where you will spend 2 nights, it is about a 5 hour ferry ride, before you leave you will find breakfast at one of the many bakeries at the port. This island (along with the 2 other islands you will visit are considered the most beautiful in the Aegean sea.
Upon approach you will see the Portara of Naxos (or the Great Door) a massive marble doorway that stands proudly as the jewel of Naxos. This island is also, according to Greek mythology, was where the young Zeus was raised in a cave on Mt. Zas. You will be staying in the delightful town of Naxos town (Chora) where your party will enjoy the sights, sounds, and tastes of this lovely island.
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Day 7:
Explore Naxos
In the morning you and the group will go on a road trip to discover an ancient ruins site and a visit a small village of the island, stopping along the way for whatever you come across that the group wants to explore. Later that evening your group can enjoy wandering the lovely town and fine it's hidden gems.
________________________________________
Day 8:
Thera the Island of Beauty
In the morning you grab your bags and sail another few hours by ferry to the mystical island of Santorini, known to locals as Thera or Thira. When you arrive you will have a privae shuttle take you to your accommodations in Firastefani walking distance to Fira the main city, and also close to the beautiful town of Oia, easily reached by a scenic hike or bus. The island is known for its whitewashed mazes of streets and houses, that flow into each other, like someone poured a bucket of white paint over the towns. This was built this way to confuse pirates. It is also known of it's beautiful sunsets and laid back feeling, even the cats seem to be just laying in pure bliss, through the streets. You will spend 3 night here.
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Day 9:
Atlantis Found
Today you will take a bus to an ancient site of an archeological wonder, called Akortiri. Which according to some people could be the lost city of Atlantis.. This settlement was destroyed in the Theran eruption sometime in the 16th century BC and buried in volcanic ash, which preserved the remains of fine frescoes and many objects and artworks, similar to Pompei and Herculaneum. Akrotiri has been excavated since 1967 after earlier excavations on Thira.
Akrotiri is a wonder as its peak it was 4000 years old, and
some of the houses in Akrotiri are major structures, some amongst them three stories high. Its streets, squares, and walls were preserved in the layers of ejecta, sometimes as tall as eight meters, and indicating this was a major town. In many houses stone staircases are still intact, and they contain huge ceramic storage jars (pithoi), mills, and pottery. Noted archaeological remains found in Akrotiri are wall paintings or frescoes, which have kept their original color well, as they were preserved under many meters of volcanic ash. The town also had a highly developed drainage system and, judging from the fine artwork, its citizens were clearly sophisticated and relatively wealthy people. Pipes with running water and water closets found at Akrotiri are the oldest such utilities discovered. The pipes run in twin systems, indicating that the Therans used both hot and cold water supplies; the origin of the hot water probably was geothermic, given the volcano's proximity. The dual pipe system suggesting hot and cold running water, the advanced architecture, and the apparent layout of the Akrotiri find resemble Plato's description of the legendary lost city of Atlantis, further indicating the Minoans as the culture which primarily inspired the Atlantis legend.
Later that evening you'll venture to Oia another one of Thira's famous beautiful towns, for dinner, drinks, and maybe some lively music.
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Day 10:
Nomad Day
Today may hold a special surprise experience for the group. You'll find out what to pack the night before.
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Day 11-12:
Paros: The Birthplace of Venus de Milo
Today we sail by ferry to the island of Paros, another beautiful island with turquois waters and ancient history. This island is well known for it's marble quarries, of which the famous Aphrodite of Melos statue, you may know this statue by the romanized name, Venus de Milo.
These days in Paros are for relaxation. Carefree days to fall in love with the island.
There is one special time-traveling Nomad experience for the group to do this one os optional for the group.
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