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An active and relaxing journey through the variety of cultural highlights and hidden secrets of Naxos and Paros, Delos, Mykonos and Santorini islands, which have preserved thousands of years of settlement history and a charm of their own.
An adventure trip for all ages, a balm for body and mind! During this 8 to 15-day trip we offer (depending on trip duration):
- Five guided cultural walking tours on Naxos (basic fitness is sufficient) during which we visit all the interesting monuments of the island, such as Byzantine churches, archaic temples, Venetian castles and in between we take enough time for meaningful encounters with the locals
- A boat trip to Delos and Mykonos
- A boat trip to Paros
- A boat trip to Santorini
- Learn the Greek alphabet and pronunciation
- Explanation of the ancient symbols of the Aegean mythology
- Acquaintance with traditional Greek herbal curing recipes
- Fun and cultural evenings with traditional music and folk dances
All this may sound like a lot, but we ensure a nice balance between free time and guided activities in order to meet the needs of the soul, emotions, mind and senses. On activity-free days you are able to visit other attractions or simply enjoy the unique beach and the turquoise sea in front of the hotel.
> Difficulty level: Low
> Travel dates of this holiday package: May to October
> Trip duration: Individual preference between 8 and 15 days For groups of 6 or more, a customized schedule is possible!
> Included services: - Accommodation (7 to 14 nights) including buffet breakfast in a 4-star hotel room with private shower, toilet, refrigerator, television, air conditioning, hair-dryer, safe, balcony or terrace, English-speaking reception. If you require lower-rated accommodation or camping, please specify this during the booking process.
> Welcome and farewell dinners
> Varied program including all excursions and activities as described in the itinerary depending on trip duration. Itinerary is subject to change.
> All entry fees and necessary local transfers - English speaking guide with local knowledge
Not included services:
> Arrival and departure tickets - Single room supplement - Lunch and dinner - Cancellation / health / accident insurance
Optional services: - Extra nights in the Cyclades (on Naxos, Paros or Santorini) - Possible reduction for children sharing parents' room - Half-board (regular or vegetarian) - Car rental: From 25 € per day - Motorcycle rental: From 10 € per day - Bicycle rental: From 5 € per day - Various activities: Tao Yoga, Qigong, horseback riding, diving, water sports, hikes, boat excursions, folklore evenings with Greek circle dances and music, Greek cooking - Massages: From € 50.00 per hour - Extra nights in Athens due to unfavourable arrival or departure times: From 30,00 € pp in a shared double room including breakfast, from 50,00 € in a single room including breakfast
Itinerary of the vacation package: "Enjoy nature and culture on the Cyclades" (subject to modifications)
> Day 1 - Upon your arrival on Naxos, we welcome you at the port /airport and drive you to the hotel -Free time to settle in - Welcome dinner and explanation of the whole program -Tips on how you could maximize sustainability whilst on holiday
> Day 2 - After breakfast guided city walk to Chora (the capital of the island) -Free time to stroll, swim and relax -In the evening we meet at the hotel to learn the Greek alphabet, so that you can read the street signs from the very next day!
> Day 3 - Meet on the beach before breakfast to learn the breathing exercises we will practice while hiking -Free time to stroll, swim and relax -DVD presentation and evening lecture on the culture, history and mythology of the Cycladic islands
> Day 4 - Cultural walk across four traditional mountain villages of Naxos: Visit a Byzantine church, a traditional pottery workshop, a traditional distillery and a traditional olive press. Free time to stroll, swim and relax
> Day 5 - Boat trip: Discovery of Delos and Mykonos islands: Delos: This small island is practically one big archaeological site with a museum and was once the spiritual center of Greece! Today it is one of the most important sights of Greece. Mykonos: Mykonos has a vibrant, exclusive atmosphere and is full of life day and night. Wish so much tension you will either love it or hate it, as there seems to be nothing in between! Nevertheless, the incomparably beautiful Mykonos Town and the island is full of the most beautiful beaches in Greece. Free time to stroll, swim and relax on Mykonos.
> Day 6 - Sunset Trekking: The excursion goes from Demeter temple high on the mountain to the beach in front of our hotel. Unique and unforgettable views across the sea!
> Day 7 - Day of leisure: Free time to stroll, swim and relax or even go on your own tour -Greek film evening (Farewell dinner for the participants of the 8-day vacation package)
> Day 8 - (Departure of the 8-day vacation package participants) Walking on Naxos: Leisurely swims and relaxation/breathing exercises through which we tune in with nature
> Day 9 - Day of leisure: Free time to stroll, swim and relax or even go on your own tour -Evening with traditional Greek folk dances
> Day 10 - Day of leisure: Free time to stroll, swim and relax or even go on your own tour
> Day 11 - Island hopping to Paros: Beautiful beaches, marble quarries and the beautiful Cycladic towns Parikia and Naoussa each year bring various crowds of tourists to the island. We avoid the crowds by visiting the remote mountain village Lefkes, walking on an unknown Byzantine path and swimming in the cove area.
> Day 12 - Walking on Naxos: Leisurely swims and relaxation/breathing exercises through which we tune in with nature -Greek music night
> Day 13 - Island hopping to Santorini: Take the bus tour of one of the most famous tourist destinations in Europe. This volcanic island of Santorini is world renowned for its unique landscape, its memorable sunsets, its thriving nightlife and its fine wine.
> Day 14 - Day of leisure: Free time to stroll, swim and relax or even go on your own tour -Farewell dinner
> Day 15 - Departure Daily schedule: 08:00-10:00 Rich breakfast buffet 10:00-21:00 - Cultural program with hikes and boat trips, plus you can enjoy daily free time for strolling, swimming and relaxation 21:00-23:00
Evening events around the Greek language, culture, mythology, music and folk dances
Responsible tourism: Travel and Do, as an international member of FAR, supports the preservation of the environment of the Mediterranean Sea by offering a percentage of its annual profit to the NGO Archelon, the Sea Turtle Protection Society of Greece.
Travel and Do Ilia Zervou 96 GR – 11144 Athens Tel: +30 6944 555 696
He has founded "HELLENIC TAO" to connect the Eastern healing arts with Hellas' beauty, light and spirit. He has also founded TRAVEL and DO, as a unique solution to his need to combine, explore, deepen and enjoy all the things he values in life and at the same time offer and share them with his closest friends and teachers, as well as with his guests from all over the world.
The non-flying alternative: You may reach the Greek islands without getting in an airplane! For this longer, but more environmental friendly, educational and adventurous way, you will first need to reach by road one of the eastern ports of Italy (Venice, Ancona, Bari or Brindisi). From there you get into one of the fast boats which connect Italy with Patras, the biggest western port of Greece. Travel time is between 12 and 33 hours, depending the route. From Patras you can easily reach Athens and its port Piraeus in less than 3 hours by car, bus or train. The route is picturesque and highly recommended to be explored, if you drive in a rented car and thus are free to spend some extra time on the way. Finally you continue to your end destination, Naxos Island, by boat.
By flying: There are charter flights departing from certain cities of Europe to the neighbouring islands of Mykonos and Santorin. There are direct charters from Gatwick and Manchester on Fridays (and scheduled services on Thursdays and Sundays from Gatwick) to Mykonos and direct charters on Tuesdays from Gatwick and Manchester to Santorini. From there you continue to Naxos by boat. It might be much easier though to catch a flight from almost any big European city directly to Athens and: a. further fly to Naxos using the Olympic Air or b. go to the port of Piraeus and then get a boat to Naxos (daily connections). If you decide to come to Naxos by boat over Athens-Piraeus, you should know that you will need about 2.5 hours after landing time to eat something, reach the port of Piraeus and buy your ticket without rush. Every 15-30 min. depart buses which connect the airport either with the port of Piraeus or with the city of Athens. Alternatively, in order to reach the port of Piraeus or any place in the city, one may use the Metro and the Subway. If boat travelling is not exactly your favourite way of travelling, then the Olympic Air will fast ( in 45 min.) and safely bring you from Athens to Naxos island. Early booking is advisable, as these air tickets are really hard to be found, all year round. Due to the unpredictable weather conditions on the Aegean Sea it is not advisable to plan to fly from Athens back home the same day you arrive by boat in Athens from the islands. So, please, plan at least one night overstay in Athens before your end departure date. In Athens we can free of charge suggest to you our favourite hotels to choose from.
Enjoy NATURE and CULTURE on the Cyclades
Provider:
Travel and Do
Location: Athens, , Greece
Location: Athens, , Greece
Participants:
15 or less
Phone: 00306944555696
Holiday / Activity Overview:
"What a paradise!" This is heard by visitors to the Aegean islands every day, especially during the incredibly beautiful sunsets. Would gods like Apollo, Demeter and Dionysus leave this paradise? Probably not! So join us on this journey and discover during our guided hikes, if not the gods themselves, their traces and feel their spirit throughout the Cyclades!An active and relaxing journey through the variety of cultural highlights and hidden secrets of Naxos and Paros, Delos, Mykonos and Santorini islands, which have preserved thousands of years of settlement history and a charm of their own.
An adventure trip for all ages, a balm for body and mind! During this 8 to 15-day trip we offer (depending on trip duration):
- Five guided cultural walking tours on Naxos (basic fitness is sufficient) during which we visit all the interesting monuments of the island, such as Byzantine churches, archaic temples, Venetian castles and in between we take enough time for meaningful encounters with the locals
- A boat trip to Delos and Mykonos
- A boat trip to Paros
- A boat trip to Santorini
- Learn the Greek alphabet and pronunciation
- Explanation of the ancient symbols of the Aegean mythology
- Acquaintance with traditional Greek herbal curing recipes
- Fun and cultural evenings with traditional music and folk dances
All this may sound like a lot, but we ensure a nice balance between free time and guided activities in order to meet the needs of the soul, emotions, mind and senses. On activity-free days you are able to visit other attractions or simply enjoy the unique beach and the turquoise sea in front of the hotel.
> Difficulty level: Low
> Travel dates of this holiday package: May to October
> Trip duration: Individual preference between 8 and 15 days For groups of 6 or more, a customized schedule is possible!
> Included services: - Accommodation (7 to 14 nights) including buffet breakfast in a 4-star hotel room with private shower, toilet, refrigerator, television, air conditioning, hair-dryer, safe, balcony or terrace, English-speaking reception. If you require lower-rated accommodation or camping, please specify this during the booking process.
> Welcome and farewell dinners
> Varied program including all excursions and activities as described in the itinerary depending on trip duration. Itinerary is subject to change.
> All entry fees and necessary local transfers - English speaking guide with local knowledge
Not included services:
> Arrival and departure tickets - Single room supplement - Lunch and dinner - Cancellation / health / accident insurance
Optional services: - Extra nights in the Cyclades (on Naxos, Paros or Santorini) - Possible reduction for children sharing parents' room - Half-board (regular or vegetarian) - Car rental: From 25 € per day - Motorcycle rental: From 10 € per day - Bicycle rental: From 5 € per day - Various activities: Tao Yoga, Qigong, horseback riding, diving, water sports, hikes, boat excursions, folklore evenings with Greek circle dances and music, Greek cooking - Massages: From € 50.00 per hour - Extra nights in Athens due to unfavourable arrival or departure times: From 30,00 € pp in a shared double room including breakfast, from 50,00 € in a single room including breakfast
Itinerary of the vacation package: "Enjoy nature and culture on the Cyclades" (subject to modifications)
> Day 1 - Upon your arrival on Naxos, we welcome you at the port /airport and drive you to the hotel -Free time to settle in - Welcome dinner and explanation of the whole program -Tips on how you could maximize sustainability whilst on holiday
> Day 2 - After breakfast guided city walk to Chora (the capital of the island) -Free time to stroll, swim and relax -In the evening we meet at the hotel to learn the Greek alphabet, so that you can read the street signs from the very next day!
> Day 3 - Meet on the beach before breakfast to learn the breathing exercises we will practice while hiking -Free time to stroll, swim and relax -DVD presentation and evening lecture on the culture, history and mythology of the Cycladic islands
> Day 4 - Cultural walk across four traditional mountain villages of Naxos: Visit a Byzantine church, a traditional pottery workshop, a traditional distillery and a traditional olive press. Free time to stroll, swim and relax
> Day 5 - Boat trip: Discovery of Delos and Mykonos islands: Delos: This small island is practically one big archaeological site with a museum and was once the spiritual center of Greece! Today it is one of the most important sights of Greece. Mykonos: Mykonos has a vibrant, exclusive atmosphere and is full of life day and night. Wish so much tension you will either love it or hate it, as there seems to be nothing in between! Nevertheless, the incomparably beautiful Mykonos Town and the island is full of the most beautiful beaches in Greece. Free time to stroll, swim and relax on Mykonos.
> Day 6 - Sunset Trekking: The excursion goes from Demeter temple high on the mountain to the beach in front of our hotel. Unique and unforgettable views across the sea!
> Day 7 - Day of leisure: Free time to stroll, swim and relax or even go on your own tour -Greek film evening (Farewell dinner for the participants of the 8-day vacation package)
> Day 8 - (Departure of the 8-day vacation package participants) Walking on Naxos: Leisurely swims and relaxation/breathing exercises through which we tune in with nature
> Day 9 - Day of leisure: Free time to stroll, swim and relax or even go on your own tour -Evening with traditional Greek folk dances
> Day 10 - Day of leisure: Free time to stroll, swim and relax or even go on your own tour
> Day 11 - Island hopping to Paros: Beautiful beaches, marble quarries and the beautiful Cycladic towns Parikia and Naoussa each year bring various crowds of tourists to the island. We avoid the crowds by visiting the remote mountain village Lefkes, walking on an unknown Byzantine path and swimming in the cove area.
> Day 12 - Walking on Naxos: Leisurely swims and relaxation/breathing exercises through which we tune in with nature -Greek music night
> Day 13 - Island hopping to Santorini: Take the bus tour of one of the most famous tourist destinations in Europe. This volcanic island of Santorini is world renowned for its unique landscape, its memorable sunsets, its thriving nightlife and its fine wine.
> Day 14 - Day of leisure: Free time to stroll, swim and relax or even go on your own tour -Farewell dinner
> Day 15 - Departure Daily schedule: 08:00-10:00 Rich breakfast buffet 10:00-21:00 - Cultural program with hikes and boat trips, plus you can enjoy daily free time for strolling, swimming and relaxation 21:00-23:00
Evening events around the Greek language, culture, mythology, music and folk dances
Responsible tourism: Travel and Do, as an international member of FAR, supports the preservation of the environment of the Mediterranean Sea by offering a percentage of its annual profit to the NGO Archelon, the Sea Turtle Protection Society of Greece.
Travel and Do Ilia Zervou 96 GR – 11144 Athens Tel: +30 6944 555 696
Guide / Holiday Course Tutor
Yannis Samsonidis, teaching in English and German, born in Greece in 1968, studied Photography and Civil Engineering. He has been studying the eastern internal martial arts since 1990 under various teachers. As a certified associate instructor of Master Mantak Chia's "Universal Tao System" he focuses his teaching on Conscious Breathing, Healing Sounds, Chinese Yoga, Qi Gong, Massage and Meditation. He is also a certified Thai Massage practitioner.He has founded "HELLENIC TAO" to connect the Eastern healing arts with Hellas' beauty, light and spirit. He has also founded TRAVEL and DO, as a unique solution to his need to combine, explore, deepen and enjoy all the things he values in life and at the same time offer and share them with his closest friends and teachers, as well as with his guests from all over the world.
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Pricing information
Detailed price information on request.Nature & Culture Breaks
- For the 8 day long version of the trip
- For the 15 day long version of the trip
- Single room supplement:
- Accommodation in a camping place for low budget travellers is possible too!
- Prices
- € 710,00 p.p. in 1/2 DR
- € 1,140,00 p.p. in 1/2 DR
- From € 20,00 per day
Your accommodation:
Our 4 stars hotel is situated on one of the cleanest, most beautiful and quiet beaches in Greece. An unpaved and not so busy road is separating our hotel from Plaka beach. Only a few meters away from the Hotel there is a public bus stop. The connection between our Hotel and Chora (island’s main city) is every 1h., thus you can easily arrange your own tours around the Island too!About the local area:
Plaka, the island’s most famous soft sanded beach, with its dunes and small trees is laved by the tirquaz Aegean Sea. Some spots are nudists' favourite, but the beach gathers families, singles and couples as well. The long extent of the beach makes it easy for you to find a nice place for sunbathing, gazing opposite at Glaronisia (islets) and Paros island.How to Get Here:
How to reach Naxos islandThe non-flying alternative: You may reach the Greek islands without getting in an airplane! For this longer, but more environmental friendly, educational and adventurous way, you will first need to reach by road one of the eastern ports of Italy (Venice, Ancona, Bari or Brindisi). From there you get into one of the fast boats which connect Italy with Patras, the biggest western port of Greece. Travel time is between 12 and 33 hours, depending the route. From Patras you can easily reach Athens and its port Piraeus in less than 3 hours by car, bus or train. The route is picturesque and highly recommended to be explored, if you drive in a rented car and thus are free to spend some extra time on the way. Finally you continue to your end destination, Naxos Island, by boat.
By flying: There are charter flights departing from certain cities of Europe to the neighbouring islands of Mykonos and Santorin. There are direct charters from Gatwick and Manchester on Fridays (and scheduled services on Thursdays and Sundays from Gatwick) to Mykonos and direct charters on Tuesdays from Gatwick and Manchester to Santorini. From there you continue to Naxos by boat. It might be much easier though to catch a flight from almost any big European city directly to Athens and: a. further fly to Naxos using the Olympic Air or b. go to the port of Piraeus and then get a boat to Naxos (daily connections). If you decide to come to Naxos by boat over Athens-Piraeus, you should know that you will need about 2.5 hours after landing time to eat something, reach the port of Piraeus and buy your ticket without rush. Every 15-30 min. depart buses which connect the airport either with the port of Piraeus or with the city of Athens. Alternatively, in order to reach the port of Piraeus or any place in the city, one may use the Metro and the Subway. If boat travelling is not exactly your favourite way of travelling, then the Olympic Air will fast ( in 45 min.) and safely bring you from Athens to Naxos island. Early booking is advisable, as these air tickets are really hard to be found, all year round. Due to the unpredictable weather conditions on the Aegean Sea it is not advisable to plan to fly from Athens back home the same day you arrive by boat in Athens from the islands. So, please, plan at least one night overstay in Athens before your end departure date. In Athens we can free of charge suggest to you our favourite hotels to choose from.
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