GREEK ISLANDS - CRUISE FOR LESS "EURO"

GREEK ISLANDS in the Aegean Sea number over 2000 & GB's first encounter is on an EasyCruise “Life” Ship, an 8-day voyage around the most popular ones. This experience is ideal for a first inspection of a Greek Island as it allows you to identify the most appealing locations, which, for GB are in the following in order from the Cruise taken:

1. PAROS (10 hours from Pireus)

ACCOMMODATION – MIKES ROOMS & STUDIOS, in 2 locations, but best for GB's is on Bay front near Marina - Tele (+30) 22840 or 22856 – Mobile 693 2154257 – from E 18 in this small dorm complex with even smaller kitchen but it works & Mike is on hand to sort any problems.

FREE SIGHTS

1. OLD TOWN – myriad of traditional white painted houses & shops in cool narrow passageways
2. ANCIENT MARBLE QUARRIES – short Bus ride to see where Venus di Milo started & cave
3. ROSE GARDEN – special treat & surprise to see beautiful Roses inside Hotel Stella on Prom.

2. KOS (20 hours)

ACCOMMODATION – PENSION ALEXIS, 9 Irodotou & Omirou Street (just off the main Gullet Harbour) Tele (22420) 28798 – Email info@pensionalexis.com – E20 in open bedrooms with sep showers & wc. Looked after by Alexis or his delightful sister Sonia who shares her kitchen facilities. Outside front is a shaded garden veranda to rest & cool off.

FREE SIGHTS

1.DR. HIPPOCRATES PLANE TREE – son of original est. 600 years now propped up on poles
2.KNIGHTS CASTLE – from 1315 when the Knights of St John were looking for a new home.
3.KOS LETTUCE – yes! this is where this salad delight was first produced & still is.

3. KALYMNOS (18 hours)

ACCOMMODATION – HOSTEL PATRICK – looking out over the main Harbour but to book call at the Pension Patrick in front of the Sponge Museum in the Bay

FREE SIGHTS

1. POTHIA HARBOUR – colourful sailing yachts & tuna boat landings to behold
2. HILLSIDE CHURCH – climb to this icon shrine, a highlight on the approach to the Island
3. SPONGE FACTORY – once a thriving industry ended by blight, danger & restrictions

4. MYKONOS (13 hours)

ACCOMMODATION – HOTEL PHILIPPI 25 Kalorera Street, 84600 (right in middle of Town Centre) Tele 22890 –22294 – Email: chriko@otenet.gr – from E25 in this postcard location on this upmarket Town/Island, with all conveniences. Attached is a first class Greek style Restaurant.

FREE SIGHTS

1. CYCLADE WINDMILLS – icon structures allowing great photo landscape opportunities
2. KASRTO – tangle of dazzling white alleys run between cube shaped white washed houses
3. PELICANS – local celebrates who pester tourists for treats down by the sandy beaches

5. SYROS (9 hours)

ACCOMMODATION – No Hostels were sort here as this Island lacked initial appeal

FREE SIGHTS

1.APOLLO THEATRE – mini copy of La Scala Opera House in Milan, Italy
2. ERMOUPOLIS HARBOUR – surrounded by Café's & Shops, plus a major Ship Repair Yard
3. CATHEDRAL – high above the Town with a stunning viewpoint when you reach the top

NOTE 1 - SANTORINI is recognised as a Greek Island “Special” but it is so far away from Athens

NOTE 2 – EASYCRUISE adventure was excellent in every way from the Itinerary, Cabin, Food & Service & is Highly Recommended by GB 1

*Sir Stelios, Andrew – Cabin 4144 -Paula & Anton, Steve & Jenny, Stephen, Sonia (Kos) – Morris

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