Three wonderfull days in Chania Crete

For business or for pleasure, Chania is always a great place to be. Thanks to its beautiful Venetian architecture of the Old Town and the picturesque harbor, the city of Chania is ideal for leisure walks along the waterfront, refreshing cocktails in the bars of Kum Kapi and delicious morning coffee overlooking the calm waters of the harbor. However, if you'd like to explore the wider area of Chania, 3 days is not much, but plan your stay wisely and you'll be amazed by all that beauty you'll come across.

Walking to discover Crete Island

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Discover the very best of Crete with hiking and trekking adventures. The best way to see some of Crete’s natural beauties is on foot. Explore the famous Samaria Gorge and Lefka Ori (White Mountains) in Chania or Psiloriti Mountain and Preveli Gorge in Rethymno as well as the lesser known gems that can only be found on a hike that goes off the well-worn track.

Santorini’s History & Attractions

Thanks to its imposing volcano right in the middle of the sea, Santorini is one of the most scenic and beautiful holiday destinations around the world. However, apart from natural beauty, Santorini also boasts a wide range of archaeological sites telling the story of this unique island.

How to spend a day in Patmos

Small yet absolutely beautiful, the island of Patmos is ideal for a relaxing holiday. Boasting a coastline of marvelous beaches and many quaint places to see, this island is a destination you'll hardly ever get bored in. Also, thanks to its proximity to other islands of the Dodecanese, Patmos can also be your starting point for a day trip in Leros, Kos or the smaller islets of Lipsoi and Fournoi.

Santorini for the Active Ones

If you are not the type of holidaymaker that just wants to lie on the beach and get all tanned, finally leaving a place without getting the most out of it, then Santorini will surely thrill you.

The Ancient Agora of Athens Greece

When you visit Athens, you must go to Plaka and especially to Aerides to experience old Athens.

"Agora" in Greek literally means "a place of gathering" and the Agora of Athens was the heart of Athenian life in Ancient times.

Discover Greece's Civilizations

Long before the ancient Greek philosophers and the battles of Athens and Sparta ever took place, more than a thousand years before these events, there was another powerful and intriguing civilization of Greece belonging to the Mycenaeans.

Admire the local Architecture of Patmos island

Although, one of the islands of the Dodecanese, Patmos features an architecture very similar to the Cycladic style. Whitewashed, stone-built houses with colorful windows and doors, and blue domed churches abound in the two traditional settlements of the island, Skala and Chora.

Join a day-trip to Cape Sounio Greece

Located around 65km from central Athens, Cape Sounio is a place of exceptional beauty thanks to the sparkling sea surrounding the area and the imposing Temple of Poseidon right on the edge of the cliff.

A luxurious step into the past!

Surrounded by a typical Mediterranean setting, Kinsterna Boutique Hotel is a historical mansion converted to offer excellent accommodation all year round.

Horseback Riding in Aegina

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There are few better ways to explore the beauty of Aegina than on horse. The island's coastal and wooded areas provide the perfect backdrop for experiencing adventure with one of nature's most majestic creatures.

Exploring The Striking Villages of Agistri

In the Saronic Gulf, just a breath's distance from the city of Athens, lies the island oasis of Agistri. The smallest nearby but one of the prettiest, it retains its charm, remaining unspoilt by mass tourism.

Olive Oil; The Essence of Crete

Do you know that the average Greek family consumes about 100 liters of olive oil per year? Luckily in Greece and especially in Crete olive oil is as plentiful as water. In fact, every authentic Greek recipe involves the use of lots of the ‘golden green.’

Discovering the Cave of Peramatos in Ioannina

One of the most impressive caves in Europe and the second largest in Greece is the Cave of Peramatos located 4 kilometres from the city of Ioannina. A mythical world beyond your imagination waits for you there to discover it.

Discover Crete’s hospitality

The island of Crete is famous for its food, its extensive history and its breathtaking green and blue landscape that stretches across the horizon. Crete is also famous for its friendly people; every single one has a story to tell and you won’t be short of invites to dinner, for coffee, for lunch or a snack.

Climbing the rocks of Kalymnos

Once famous for its trade in sea sponges, today Kalymnos is known as one of the very best rock climbing spots in the world. The colorful island lies about 340 km southeast of Athens and 150 km northwest of Rodos. Its rocky landscape has made it ideal for rock climbing. 

The Cradle For The Finest Vinsanto

Vinsanto is a symbol; there are few things that can better describe the true character of Santorini, than the island’s traditional naturally sweet wine that has always been connected with all aspects of life: hard work and knowledge that is transmitted from one generation to the next, prosperity, important occasions like births, graduations or marriages; welcoming dinners for the seamen and for relatives that live abroad; but also everyday moments of celebrating life and relaxing while watching this pure, amber colored wine reflecting the unique island light.

Must-see attractions in Athens

When it comes to classic attractions in Greece, Athens leaves most cities in the shade. The city’s ancient sights haven’t faded over all these years, despite the sun baking the Acropolis’ high, stony hill. Start your tour at the famous Acropolis Museum.

Crete’s Climate, Agriculture and Cuisine

Crete is in the Mediterranean climate zone and the city of Rethymno has a warm, temperate weather system buffeted by the Mediterranean Sea. Winters are calm, and although there is some rain, snow is rare is limited to the mountains. Summers are warm, usually very hot and very dry.

The Olive Tree in Ancient Athens

According to the stories of ancient Greece, the god of the sea Poseidon argued with Athena goddess of peace and wisdom over the ownership of a new city in Attica. It was decreed that whoever gave the most valuable give to its citizens could have control of the city. Poseidon used his trident to create a spring of salt water, while Athena used her spear to grow an olive tree from the ground. The people decided the olive tree was more valuable and so the city was named Athens in honour of Athena. Today the olive tree on the lower slopes of the Acropolis is said to be the very same one.

The olive tree is as old as Greece herself. For 10,000 years it has been a symbol of peace and wisdom and has appeared in poetry and writing back as far as the philosopher Homer. A crown made of olive branches was presented to Olympic champions, who were also gifted huge quantities of olive oil. Olive trees even had their own legislation. The Olive Protection Law was brought about by Solon. It said no more than two trees per year could be cut down in each grove. To go one step further, only virgins were allowed to cut down the trees.