From per adult
Excursions should be booked on the premises at the Discovery desk
Gregolimano
Greece Mediterranean and Atlantic coasts
Athenorama (1 day)
Athens: the cradle of democracy and philosophy, its conception of good and beauty has influenced the rest of the world for centuries.
Take your time to explore this city of contrasts, where eternal monuments rise from the sacred rock of the Acropolis, dominating the modern city sprawling at their feet. The city's numerous museums and lively shopping streets will give you more than enough to fill the day. Visit at your own pace, no guide.
Athens (1 day)
Recommended by the Discovery centre
The birthplace of European culture where mythology is intimately linked with history, Athens** illustrates the civilisations, myths and religions that blossomed in Greece for over a thousand years.
Mythology has it that the city was created by Cecrops, its first king, a being with the body of a serpent. Discover the past and present history of this eternal city with a panoramic tour. Admire the sacred hill of the Acropolis, the most significant ancient site of the Western world.
Crowned by the Parthenon, the largest marble temple ever built in Greece, it sheltered the immense statue of Athena Parthenos.
After lunch at the foot of the Acropolis, stroll along the narrow cobblestoned streets of the Plaka, the commercial centre of Monastiraki or Kolonaki, the city's most elegant area.
** UNESCO World Heritage site
For information:
● Cultural excursion
● Transport: 45-minute boat crossing and 2 hour 15-minute bus ride
Boat ride and mountain-bike ride (1/2 day)
Between its macadam roads and numerous trails suspended between the crystal clear sea and mountains, the island of Eubea is a magnificently beautiful site.
The boat takes you along the wild coastline to land on the beach at Faros, where you'll depart for the mountain bike ride.
Pedal along the coastal tracks between superbly arid landscapes, pines and oleander, past charming creeks with pebble beaches to Cavos, where you'll board the boat that takes you back to the Resort.
Boat trip and snorkelling (1/2 day)
Snorkelling provides a wonderful sensation of wellbeing: the water carries and soothes you as you explore the underwater life in the Gulf of the Island of Eubea.
A motor boat takes you along the eastern coast of central Greece to an underwater wreck near Lihadonesia and the marine park where you can observe numerous aquatic creatures and may be lucky enough to spot a Mediterranean seal. In the waters around Stroggili Island the light filters down into the water, producing unusual effects of colour.
Sunbathing and snorkelling for a perfect half day's excursion.
Delphi (1 day)
Recommended by the Excursions desk
The Ancient Greeks chose this site as "the navel of the world": legend has it that two eagles left from the ends of the earth to reach the centre and met here.
Perched like an eagle's nest above a ravine, Delphi** reached its peak in the 4th century BC when pilgrims consulted its oracle, reputed to express the words of Apollo. The colossal Temple of Apollo harboured philosophical maxims such as: "Know yourself..."
Admire the gracious rotunda of the sanctuary of Athena, the city's most remarkable monument, and the treasures housed in the splendid museum.
** UNESCO World Heritage site
For information:
● Cultural excursion
● Transport: 45-minute boat crossing and 1 hour 45-minute bus ride
Helicopter ride
NEW - Fly over the island of Eubea and transfer to Athens by helicopter.
Just off the Greek mainland, facing Attica and Beotia, the island of Eubea offers a fascinating panorama from the sky.
The helicopter is the ideal way to appreciate the beauty of the tiny villages clinging to the mountain sides and the superb beaches, among the most beautiful in the whole of Greece. Fly over huge olive groves, mountains swathed in mystery and crystal clear waters, before landing at Athens airport where you'll be taken by private car to the departure gate to take your international flight. Cascading emotions for an unforgettable experience during this half-hour flight over the magnficent landscapes of the north of Eubea Island and part of the continent.
Lihadonesia Island (1/2 day)
The second largest Greek island after Crete, the unspoilt coast of Eubea is a treausure trove just waiting to be explored.
You'll sail through the gulf of the island of Eubea, off the coast of Attica and Beotia, to St George.
You'll have time to stroll through this typical fishing village and meet the inhabitants. From the motor boat you can admire the coastline with its the wild countryside, and the dazzling colours of the sea, before the boat arrives at Lihadonesia, home to some fabulous legends. Swimming, and refreshments served on idyllic Monolia beach.
For information:
● Sports excursion
● Transport: 45-minute boat ride and a further 45 minutes sailing time
Skiathos (1 day)
With its lush vegetation and forest, the green of nature and blue of sea and sky reign supreme on the island of Skiathos.
One of the rare Greek islands that has never changed names, Skiathos is the smallest of the Sporadic islands (it has just one village, of the same name), but also the most cosmopolitan. Its golden beaches are reputed to be among the finest in Greece. You can stroll along the coastline covered with fragrant pine trees, shop in the narrow streets of the old town or simply swim and relax on one of the island's numerous beaches. An unforgettable day.
For information:
●Sports excursion
●Transport by boat
The Meteora monasteries (1 day)
Recommended by the Discovery centre
"Suspended in the air" is the best way to describe these monasteries perched at the summit of these celestial mountains, a unique natural phenomenon.
At the western tip of the plain of Thessalia, you suddenly enter an incredible world of mineral chaos. A majestic landscape of 24 rocky peaks like fingers pointing skyward, the Meteora** monasteries defy time. History seems to look down from these summits, where Byzantine monks took refuge 600 years ago, seeking solitude in proximity with the gods.
** UNESCO World Heritage site.
For information:
● Cultural excursion
● Transport: 45-minute boat crossing and 3 hour 15-minute bus ride