Jewels of the Ionian - Cephalonia & Ithaka Departure date : Price €1035 per person (without flight) Single supplement €120
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Cephalonia and Ithaka are much greener than most Greek islands because they are situated off the north western coast of mainland Greece. In the wonderful light which falls on these islands, the green vegetation strikes a dramatic contrast with the shimmering sea. We will explore both these islands on foot, visiting pretty villages, secret chapels, ancient temples, castles and hidden coves. We will follow ancient mule tracks, passing through villages where we will sample the local delicacies and have the chance of swimming in the warm, turquoise waters of the Ionian sea.
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The tour
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Wonders of Zagori & the Ionian Departure date: Price: €1035 per person (without flight) Single supplement €120
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| This is a three-centre walking holiday starting from Aktion/Preveza airport on mainland Greece. The first three nights of the tour are spent on the small, fascinating island of Lefkada. |
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Getting there: |
New departure date : 5th to 12th June 2008
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| Lesvos is one of our favourite islands. It has remained very Greek in character and is largely unaffected by tourism. Eastern Lesvos is deliciously lush with olive groves, dense forests, cultivated fields, highland plateaus and interlaced by running streams and springs. Moving to the west the landscape is transformed: it becomes more arid, with sparse oak forest and in the far west it is more like a desert. There are the remains of a petrified prehistoric forest. In Spring, the island comes alive, carpeted with wild flowers it offers a temporary home to thousands of rare birds migrating northwards. It is a birdwatchers paradise. You will see many fascinating things during your stay here: impressive neoclassical mansions, roman aqueducts, Byzantine chapels and Turkish baths. Unlike many of the Greek islands, Lesvos has a wealth of traditional industries, which have been practised for centuries. Its distilleries produce some of the best ouzo in Greece.
We believe that you will be charmed and fascinated by an island that is just waiting to be discovered. Special aspects of this holiday
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| Walking grade two -- An average of four to six hours’ walking in a day with up to 500 metres of ascent or descent. The terrain is a mainly cobbled footpaths and dirt roads across fields and moorland. Price includes: Accommodation for seven nights with full board for the week; guiding and transport during the tour, including collection and return to the local airport. Prices does not include: Flight ticket; personal insurance; drinks during the tour; entrance to museums. |