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Fair Greece! sad relic of departed worth! Immortal, though no more! though fallen, great!
Lord Byron |
Greece Also known as Hellas, is an ancient wonder of myth, history, and modern culture. It is an archeologist's dream, a foodie's paradise of delights for the palate, a modern and ancient cultural enjoyment, and ever present beauty, as it's landscapes, islands, and architecture capture moments to ember in your mind and soul forever.
Greece is steeped deep in ancient history, with an overwhelming amount of it's archeological sites being dedicated to Ancient gods, goddesses. heroes, and earliest teachers. Many of these heroes, were from stories passed down from almost 3000 years ago. However, this Journey is one that is a remembrance of a Hero of Greece, that was from a far off land and fell in love with the people, culture, history, and romance of Greece...
Lord Byron
Byron known for many things like, his hedonistic lifestyle, his amazing writings, great many loves, political career, and world travels. In Greece, he set aside his previously hedonistic-leaning lifestyle to be a true military leader, for the Greeks during the Greek war for Independence. In the face of factionalism and military ineptitude, Byron came into his own as a Spartan-like leader, training his troops valiantly and subsidizing the Greek cause despite being a foreigner. He would have spent every last dime to help them achieve their independence. Tragically he died in 1824, due to a case of extreme sickness and bloodletting. Due to his efforts, he is known to the Greeks as a great war hero.
This year is the 200th anniversary of his passing.
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The Journey
On this Journey you will see, the famous ancient sites that were dedicated to the ancient gods, a stop in Missolonghi where Byron died, and then sail off to the Cyclades isles, (Byron spent a deal of time on the islands as well) for a week of amazing sunsets, some more ancient ruins, small villages, and food of these "dripping with beauty islands," then set sail back to the mainland for a few more days of adventure.
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Arrival Day 1:
Arrival to Mythical Hellas
After you get through immigration, and get through customs. You will be greeted by your Nomad host upon arrival or a private driver with a sign with your name on it outside the exit doors from the immigration area, then whisked off by private car or Uber to your hotel in Aktaio (ancient name after the King, Athínai (the modern Greek name, ) but most people outside of Greece know it as Athens.
Depending on your arrival time, after checking into your hotel you will have time to get some dinner, some relaxation, and get sleep before your adventures the next day. If arrival is later in the evening , there will be food at the apartment, for you to enjoy.
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Arrival to Mythical Hellas
After you get through immigration, and get through customs. You will be greeted by your Nomad host upon arrival or a private driver with a sign with your name on it outside the exit doors from the immigration area, then whisked off by private car or Uber to your hotel in Aktaio (ancient name after the King, Athínai (the modern Greek name, ) but most people outside of Greece know it as Athens.
Depending on your arrival time, after checking into your hotel you will have time to get some dinner, some relaxation, and get sleep before your adventures the next day. If arrival is later in the evening , there will be food at the apartment, for you to enjoy.
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Day 2:
Exploring Ancient Aktaio
Today we will venture out in the city of Athens, and explore many of the great ancient sites, some of the sites include the Acropolis, the Agora, temple of Hephaestsus, etc...
We will enjoy the snacks and food that Athens has to offer, and make many stops to cafes for some wine or coffee. In the evening you will have a nice dinner at at a taverna and relaxing evening to prepare for the days ahead of you on the road to explore the southern mainland of Greece.
Exploring Ancient Aktaio
Today we will venture out in the city of Athens, and explore many of the great ancient sites, some of the sites include the Acropolis, the Agora, temple of Hephaestsus, etc...
We will enjoy the snacks and food that Athens has to offer, and make many stops to cafes for some wine or coffee. In the evening you will have a nice dinner at at a taverna and relaxing evening to prepare for the days ahead of you on the road to explore the southern mainland of Greece.
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