One of the most interesting islands of the Dodecanese awaits you - Nissyros, the island of the volcano!

Leave the port of Kardamena for a 1 hour cruise to Nissyros where the bus awaits your arrival to take you to the volcano, a short drive away. Your informative guide will be able to give you information about the volcano and the history of the island.

In the crater of the volcano you will be able to feel the force of the lava rumbling deep beneath your feet. Witnessing the bubbling mud pools and steam geysers, you may think you have landed on the moon!

Arriving back into the port you have the opportunity to visit the town of Mandraki. After a short walk through the narrow streets of blue and white painted houses, you can visit the monastery of Panagia Spiliani. This is one of the most beautiful monasteries in the Greek Islands.

Returning to town you have time for lunch (not included) or some shopping, before embarking the boat at 4:00pm for your return to Kos.

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This is the perfect way to discover all the island of Kos has to offer in just one day! With the help of your official guide, you will learn about history, mythology and the way of life on the island.

Your first stop will be Asklepeion, the medical treatment center of the father of medicine, Hippocrates. From Asklepeion, your tour continues to the village of Zia, located in the foothills of the mountain Dikaios (3.3 miles / 846 meters). This is a typical Greek village with small white houses and plenty of shops for handmade Greek products.

From Zia, you will travel to Antimahia in the center of the island, where you will visit a windmill, before continuing to Kefalos. Kefalos is the last village in the south of the island and has a panoramic view over the bay of Kamari.

Continuing to Kamari, you will have the opportunity to have a refreshing dip in the ocean before heading to Kardamena - the second biggest tourist resort on the island. You will have some free time to walk the small streets of the village, before returning to your hotel.

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No visit to the town of Heraklion is complete without a visit to the “Ancient Palace of Knossos”, the origin of the legend of the labyrinth, which dates back as far as 2000 BC. It was the residence of the legendary King Minos and is situated in a small valley overlooking the river, only 3 miles (5 kilometers) from Heraklion town.

The Palace itself was a multistoried structure with many floors, innumerable corridors and colonnades, excavated and reconstructed by Sir Arthur Evans in 1900. It was the political, economic and religious center of the glorious Minoan Dynasty.

Complete your history lesson with a visit to the Archaeological Museum of Heraklion and admire the greatest collection of Minoan treasures and priceless exhibits in the world.

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A pleasant cruise to the volcanic island of Santorini, unique in both beauty and history. Begin with breakfast onboard and a short history of the island, during which you have the option to purchase a guided tour of Santorini.

Whilst on the island take a quick cable-car ride or a slow donkey ride to the top for sightseeing or souvenir shopping. These are just some of the options available for you to choose from as the day is yours to explore the island at your own pace.

Embark in the late afternoon for the return trip during which dinner is served and entertainment with folklore music and dancing makes for the perfect ending to a relaxed day in the Greek Islands.

Join this delightfully different tour and make this the most fulfilling and relaxing day of all!

Please note:
Departures from the Rethymnon and Georgioupolis areas use Rethymnon Port. Departures from Heraklion, Ierapetra, Aghios Nikolaos, Elounda and Kalo Chorio use Heraklion Port.

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The drive to the south of the island will leave you with a general impression of the traditional, untouched side of Corfu.

From Kavos port after a 25 minute boat ride, you will arrive at the pretty Mourtos beach on the mainland. This is where the Greek navy submarines kept themselves hidden during the Second World War.

You then sail further to the Rodia bay, with its blue azure lagoon waters. Here you will have time to enjoy swimming in the exotic waters or try your luck diving for a bottle of Champagne!

Next you will continue the cruise passing by countless small islands, a taste of paradise scattered in the sea, to the next stop, the Bay of Agia Paraskevi. Anyone who wishes for an unforgettable ocean experience has the opportunity to explore the underwater world with respirators and masks.

When you reboard the boat, a cold buffet lunch with tasty local specialties awaits. Following lunch, cruise trip will take you further up to the Greek mainland and make a stop at the village Sivota, a small fishing village favored by sailors for its small quiet bays.

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The impressive water park “Aqualand” is situated in the west of the island, in Agios Ioannis area.

With 125,000 square meters of surface, Aqualand offers you and your family countless activities in and out of water. An adventure of sun, water and endless games await you. You can slide in the cool waters from the diverse waterslides such as: the black hole, Kamikaze, the four twisters, crazy river, giant slides and there are also kiddy slides, especially for children.

Aqualand is proud to have one of the 3 largest wave swimming pools worldwide. The 5,000 square meter pool offers 7 different kinds of waves from 30 centimeters to 2.2 meters.

There are water games such as the Octopus, the Frog, Showering Mushroom and the brand new hurricane slide. You can have a light lunch, coffee or ice-cream and pastries in one of the snack bars spread throughout the park.

A great day for the whole family!

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Drive through Levadia and Arachova (famous for its bright multi colored carpets). Arrive in Levadia at 10:30am for about 20 minutes, then continue onto Delphi. Arrive in Delphi at 12:00pm (noon), the ancient sanctuary of Apollo.

Visit the Museum where you can see among other archaeological treasures, the unique bronze Charioteer, then proceed through the sacred way to the Athenian treasury.

This visit will end at 1:30pm, when you will drive to a hotel for lunch. Visit the Temple of Apollo and the Castalia Spring, before at 3:00pm, you return to Athens following the same route as the morning, with a stop again at Levadia.

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Enjoy a tour of Athens, combining many of the cities principal modern and classical sights.

Your tour includes an overview of the modern city and striking contrasts to the remains of its glorious past. Drive by the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in front of the Parliament House on Constitution Square, the Panathenian Stadium (site of the first modern Olympic Games in 1896).

See vistas of the Presidential Palace (ex Royal Palace), government buildings and elegant homes. Drive along Panepistimiou Avenue and view the Catholic Cathedral, the Academy, University, National Library and Omonia Square.

In contrast, you will visit the Roman Temple of Olympian Zeus and the crowning beauty and glory that was Athens, the Acropolis with its many monuments atop its rocky base, including the awesome Parthenon, the Propylaea, the Temple of Athena Nike and the Erechtheion with its Porch of Maidens. You also visit the Acropolis Museum.

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