Top Halkidiki Art & Culture - page 2

When your cruise ship docks on Rhodes, explore the island the easy way, with a private tour guide for your group of up to four people. You'll start with a pickup from the port, then travel around Rhodes on a route created by your guide to cover all the island highlights. Lindos village, the Acropolis of Rhodes, and St. Paul's Bay all feature on the route.

Travel from Thessaloniki Port to Vergina, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Greece’s most important archaeological destinations. Visit the remarkable Museum of the Royal Tombs of Aigai, an underground complex built around the original burial mounds of the Macedonian kings. Explore the royal tombs, including the one traditionally identified with King Philip II, father of Alexander the Great, and admire priceless gold treasures, weapons, and ancient frescoes brought to life by your expert guide. Continue to the archaeological site of Aigai, the first capital of the Kingdom of Macedon, and learn about the royal ceremonies and history that shaped the ancient world. Enjoy a short period of free time in Vergina village before relaxing on the return journey.

Enjoy your time in Rhodes Town with this guided tour of the shoreline. A professional, licensed, English-speaking guide will lead you on your adventure with full narration options available. While riding in a luxury minibus you'll see all that Rhodes town has to offer. Highlights of the tour include the Acropolis of Rhodes Town, St Paul's Bay and Rhodian Pottery Art. There are multiple photo opportunities throughout the tour.

Agion Oros (Holy Mountain), also known as Mount Athos, is located on the easternmost peninsula of Halkidiki in Northern Greece. It is a unique spiritual center dedicated entirely to prayer and worship. An Orthodox monastic state since 1054, has been self-governed since Byzantine times and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1988. It features 20 "sovereign" monasteries, along with sketae, huts, cells, and hermitages. All monasteries follow a coenobitic lifestyle, with shared liturgy, housing, meals and work. Governed by the "Holy Community" under the Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople, Mount Athos is accessible only to men, as the “AVATON” rule prohibits entry to women. The towering 2,033-meter peak of Mount Athos offers breathtaking views, while the lush slopes, ancient forests, and flowing waters create an enchanting natural setting. Its monasteries, with castle-like architecture, intricate woodwork, murals and psalmodies, embody centuries of art, history, and devotion.

The Odyssey was first composed in Homeric Greek around the 8th or 7th century BC; by the mid-6th century BC, it had become part of the Greek literary canon. In antiquity, Homer's authorship was taken as true, but contemporary scholarship predominantly assumes that the Iliad and the Odyssey were composed independently, as part of long oral traditions. Visit with us all the monuments and Highlights of Odyssey. Our Driver/Guide has great knowledge of Greek History and Odyssey!Walking to all the Historical places of Odyssey!

If you're in Rhodes on a cruise ship stop or for a short space of time, maximize your visit with a private tour of the island. Perfect for a small group of up to four people, this privately guided tour offers an itinerary that showcases the island highlights with a personal touch. Travel by luxury Mercedes-Benz vehicle, and enjoy a tour that's customized to your timings.

Instead of trying to work out how to see all the historic and cultural landmarks you’re interested in across Athens, on this full-day private tour, let a guide handle the finer details of your itinerary for you. Learn about ancient Greek mythology at the Temple of Olympian Zeus and the Acropolis, check out views of the city from Lycabettus Hill, sample authentic local food at Cape Sounio, and much more.

• Learn about the history of Thessaloniki • See the most popular attractions and sites of the city. • Enjoy free time for shopping and lunch in this multiethnic yet modern city.

Visit with us and follow up the Olympic Spirit, Greek Legends and Myths at the Amazing Ancient city of Athens with an Experienced Guide that will give you a good idea of History, Mythology and Ancient Olympic Games.All the highlights of Athens like Acropolis, Temple of Zeus ,Olympic Stadium ,Changing of the Guards and many more.Luxury Vehicle Mercedes-Benz with air condition and cold water for you. Get the Experience and live your Myth in Athens.

The amazing Mycenae 3.000 B.C its amazing you will get all the historical information from our driver/guide also the Corinthian Canal for Photos and Epidaurus Theatre from the 5 century B.C from Poliklitos. We will visit also Naflio the first Capital of Greece and Palamidi Castle. We can have lunch in Naflio in a traditional Greek Tavern. Enjoy the great views with our Driver/Guide and our Luxury fleet Mercedes Benz.

The private day tour from your hotel in Halkidiki to Thessaloniki, by a local guide, takes you to the city's most iconic landmarks. Begin with the renowned White Tower, followed by the Arch of Galerius and the Rotunda. Continue with a visit to the Heptapyrgion fortress in the Upper Town. After sightseeing, enjoy a traditional Greek lunch in the vibrant Ladadika district. Conclude your day with free time for shopping or leisure in the heart of the city.

Begin your shore excursion with a visit to the Archaeological Site of Dion, the sacred city of ancient Macedonia dedicated to Zeus. According to tradition, Alexander the Great offered sacrifices here before setting out on his campaigns, underscoring Dion’s importance as a religious and cultural center of the Macedonian Kingdom. Walk among the well-preserved remains of temples, baths, theaters, and ancient streets, gaining insight into daily life and ceremonial practices in antiquity. Continue to the on-site museum, where a rich collection of statues, mosaics, and everyday objects brings the city’s history to life. Highlights include the Hydraulis, one of the world’s earliest known musical instruments. After your archaeological visit, relax at a boutique winery set amid the scenic foothills of Mount Olympus and the Pieria Mountains. Enjoy a guided tasting of selected wines made from local and international grape varieties, accompanied by homemade regional delicacies.

Get to know the region better and discover what the local inhabitants do. Every country, every region, and even every village has its own history and its own olive varieties that have developed naturally there. Whether you're a connoisseur or a novice, become a professional olive oil taster. - How is olive oil produced? - How can I recognize a high-quality olive oil, and what are its characteristics? - Are there differences between olive oils? - Is olive oil healthy? - Which oil should I use in my cooking? - What should I look for when buying olive oil? - Why is olive oil expensive? Despite the high prices, not all olive oils are of high quality. After the seminar, you'll be able to distinguish between high-quality olive oils yourself, anywhere in the world. !!! German: Tuesday and Friday !!! !!! English: Monday and Thursday !!!