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Greek Islands Mykonos Paros Santorini Package

09/05/2012 Easytraveller No Comments Vacation Packages

Mykonos Paros Santorini the most famous Greek Islands. The cosmopolitan Mykonos, the picturesque Paros and the world known Santorini at your fingertips with this 12 days vacation or honeymoon package
Enjoy the nightlife in Mykonos and the sandy beaches, the clean beaches and blue Aegean Sea waters of Paros and the best sunset in Santorini and the Greek food in all islands.
Go very close to the Volcanic Islands opposite the Santorini and enjoy your swim during our Volcano Cruise.

DAY 1: ATHENS Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Balance of day at leisure.

DAY 2:ATHENS Morning sightseeing tour of Athens including all famous monuments: House of Parliament, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Adrian’s Arch, Temple of the Olympian Zeus, the Royal Palace, the Academy, the University and the National Library. Tour will end by visiting the Acropolis and the new Acropolis Museum, “State of the art” in museum construction and very rich in content. On Mondays the new Acropolis Museum is closed
Afternoon free to visit Plaka (The old Athens city) with lots of souvenir shops, restaurants and taverns. .

DAY 3: ATHENS-MYKONOS Early morning transfer to the pier to board the ferry to Mykonos. Upon your arrival on the island, transfer to your selected hotel.

DAY 4: MYKONOS Days at leisure in Mykonos to enjoy the sun, sea & the beauties of this unique island.

DAY 5: MYKONOS-PAROS Morning transfer to the pier to embark the ferry to Paros. Upon arrival, transfer to your selected hotel.

DAYS 6 & 7: PAROS Days at leisure in Paros, the island with the exquisite sandy beaches in crystal waters, the traditional villages with whitewashed cubic houses in narrow paved alleys contrasted with the many bougainvilleas and lovely chapels. Paros was known in antiquity for its fine marble. The main town is Parikia and one of the most cosmopolitan areas of the island is Naoussa.

DAY 8: PAROS-SANTORINI In the morning, transfer to the pier to board the ferry to Santorini. Arriving on the island you will be transferred to your selected hotel.

DAYS 9 & 10: SANTORINI Days at leisure at the most breathtaking island. Admire the town of Fira’s white-washed houses, narrow streets and open air cafes that cling to a steep cliff accessible by cable car or mule.
Enjoy a half day cruise (included in the package) to the small islands of Nea Kameni & Palea Kameni located inside the caldera and the Hot Springs with the green and yellow waters.

DAY 11: SANTORINI-ATHENS At the indicated time you will be transferred to the port to embark the ferry boat to Athens. Upon your arrival, transfer to your selected hotel.

DAY 12: ATHENS-AIRPORT According to your departure flight, you will be transferred to the airport.

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Istanbul City Break Package 5 days

20/04/2012 Easytraveller No Comments Vacation Packages

See the fascinating Istanbul in details, admire the glory of the past, see the modern life of Turkey and bargain in the Bazaars of the city

DAY 1: ISTANBUL: Upon your arrival you will be ransferred to your hotel. Balance of day at leisure.

DAY 2: ISTANBUL: After breakfast full day visit to Istanbul. Visits to the outstanding monuments of Ottoman & Byzantine Empires, the Roman Hippodrome, Hagia Sophia (closed on Mondays), Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, Soliman the Magnificent Mosque and Grand Bazaar with over 4000 stores. Lunch at local restaurant & back to the hotel at dusk.

DAY 3: ISTANBUL – BOSPORUS: Short cruise along the Bosphorus, the strait that separates Europe from Asia. Enjoy the view of the wooden villas, marble palaces and ancient fortresses. Landing on the European side & back to hotel.

DAY 4: ISTANBUL – TWO CONTINENTS: Afternoon departure for the intercontinental bridge of Bosporus,

to continue to the Camlica hill at the Asiatic part of Turkey and view the magnificent Istanbul panoramically. Then visit the Beylerbeyi Palace and a typical fish village along the coast of Bosporus with time at leisure for shopping.

DAY 5: ISTANBUL-AIRPORT: According to your departure flight, you will be transferred to the airport.

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Religious Tourism grows up in Turkey

07/04/2012 Easytraveller 2 Comments Travel News

Cultural, historical and religious wealth spots in Turkey offer all the major beliefs of the world as Islam and Christianity a great opportunity for visiting the country.
Religious tourism or pilgrim tourism in Turkey is growing in popularity. These tours are perfect for people who want to trace back the history of their religion, visit Biblical places and hear the legends related to the apostles. Many luxurious or even cheap holidays in Turkey include the following hot spots of religious tourism.

Hagia Sophia Church, Istanbul
Located in Istanbul, it is a legacy made for both Christian and Muslim culture. It was originally a church converted into a mosque by Sultan Mehmed the Conqueror. Here, you will see one of the most beautiful architectural designs. The magnificent dome will take your breath away as it is almost 56 meters high and 31 meters in diameter. It was included in UNESCO’s List of World Heritage.
Ephesus, Izmir
Located near the Aegean Sea, it is one of the greatest cities of the Greeks in Asia Minor. It is a sacred site for Christians due to its strong association with biblical figures such as Apostle Paul, John the Baptist and Mary. It is also a tourist attraction for travellers on Mediterranean cruises. It used to be home of the Temple of Artemis which is included in the Seven Wonders of the World.
Chora Church, Kariye Müzesi
Just like Hagia Sophia, Chora Church was also a church that was converted into a mosque. It is one of the most beautiful examples of a Byzantine church. Inside the building is a beautiful interior covered with fine mosaics and frescoes. These paintings are of religious figures such as Mary, Joseph and Moses.
Church of St. Peter, Antakya
Antakya or Antioch is the place where Peter lived. This small cave church is regarded as the world’s first church where saints named the new religion Christianity. It is believed to be carved by Peter himself. The church also includes pieces of floor mosaics and frescoes.
Pool of Sacred Fish, Urfa
Known as the place where King Nimrod attempted to murder Abraham by throwing him into a furnace. It was believed that with God’s will, fire turned into water and wood turned to carps. Here, you can enjoy the scenic beauty and appreciate the infrastructures that surround it.
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20-25% increase of inbound tourism to Greece from Israel for 2012

18/02/2012 Easytraveller No Comments Travel News

Greek National Tourism Organization participated in the 18th International Tourism I.M.T.M held on 14 and 15 February in Tel Aviv Israel. I.M.T.M. is the largest annual exhibition in the Eastern Mediterranean and takes place under the auspices of the Israeli Ministry of Tourism.
The large participation of both professionals and the public and the very positive reception of the Greek participation highlighted the dynamics of the Israeli market for Greek tourism, which reflected estimated growth in incoming tourism in the region of 20-25% for 2012.
The General Secretary of the G.N.T.O Mr. Koletsos gave a series of interviews to 8 journalists of Channel 2 in Israel’s state television, to the HAARETZ newspaper and to Channel 1 of the Israeli radio in Jerusalem, achieving maximum visibility and publicity of the competitive advantages offered by Greece as a tourist destination.
The full support of the mission of G.N.T.O offered ambassador to Israel, Mr. KyriakosLoukakis.
The Greek pavilion also visited the international basketball player Theo Papaloukas who supported our participation and lured crowds to visit.
It is widely believed that there is the need for planning and implementing actions for the transformation of the Israeli market in emerging market tank for Greek tourism

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That’s Greece vs That’s Not Greece

16/02/2012 Easytraveller 2 Comments Travel News

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One billion tourists worldwide in 2012

17/01/2012 Easytraveller 2 Comments Travel News

After an increase by 4% in 2011, according to the latest UNWTO World Tourism Barometer international tourist arrivals are on track to reach later this year.

“International tourism hit new records in 2011 despite the challenging conditions,” said UNWTO Secretary-General, Taleb Rifai. “For a sector directly responsible for 5% of the world’s GDP, 6% of total exports and employing one out of every 12 people in advanced and emerging economies alike these results are encouraging, coming as they do at a time in which we urgently need levers to stimulate growth and job creation,” he added.

Despite persistent economic uncertainty, tourist arrivals to Europe reached 503 million in 2011, accounting for 28 million of the 41 million additional international arrivals recorded worldwide. Central and Eastern Europe and Southern Mediterranean destinations (+8% each) experienced the best results. Although part of the growth in Southern Mediterranean Europe resulted from a shift in traffic away from the Middle East and North Africa, destinations in the Mediterranean also profited from improved outbound flows from markets such as Scandinavia, Germany and the Russian Federation.

“Travel facilitation is closely interlinked with tourism development and can be key in boosting demand. This area is of particular relevance in a moment in which governments are looking to stimulate economic growth but cannot make major use of fiscal incentives or public investment,” said Mr. Rifai.

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