Sunday, May 23, 2010

Greece Holidays


A look at Santorini, Greece.


Greece is a great place to spend a vacation. There are many unique travel opportunities and inventive travel programs designed to give you a real authentic feel of life in Ancient Greece. Exploring the region’s ancient history and culture is ideal. Over 3,000 years ago the Mycenaeans created a civilization in Greece and left many ruins. Greece was home to great legendary characters like Achilles, Hercules, Homer, mythical Olympian gods, heroes, and emperors. Greece Athens & the Mainland (Eyewitness Travel Guides)


Santorini, Greece. In a picturesque village of Oia, 100 meters above the brilliantly blue caldera basin, an enchanting hotel hangs at the edge of the cliff overlooking the Aegean Sea and a montage of rustic white cottages, swimming pools, stairs, terraces, and bridges. The Katikies Hotel is a great place to start your vacation. The hotel has a charming and magical feel to it with breathtaking views of the caldera. Tranquil settings right off the private balcony, furnished with island antiques, 24 hour room service, air conditioning, outdoor Jacuzzi, swimming pools, sunbathing deck, The Pool bar, The Pool restaurant Kirini, The Katikies Gourmet Dinner Restaurant. SANTORINI Greece Poster Art By Nico Desyllas


There are many places to stay in Santorini, but the Katikies Hotel has all the amenities that you want, and vaulted ceilings, dark-wood floors, private terraces, spectacular views of the caldera, all mixed together with whitewashed houses. Many consider this a once in a lifetime experience to come to Katikies, Santorini, Greece for their honeymoon and vacation. Contact: katikies.com or katikies.reserve-online.net for travel/booking information.


Be sure to take it all in and visit the Greek countryside. There are many Greece Attractions to see and explore. The scenic coast of Turkey. The Greek food and festivals. The Greek wine and coffee. Dozens of good hotels exist on the beach. Every location complete with stunning scenery and dramatic beaches. The Greek climate is warm to hot and dry. The main attraction is the Santorini volcano which dominates the island. Tours cover every beautiful beach and the landscape is perfect for horse-riding, mountaineering, and rafting. The Food and Wine of Greece: More Than 300 Classic and Modern Dishes from the Mainland and Islands


Exploring Greece’s fascinating culture and history can start at Olympia. Come visit the site of the first ever Olympic games. See Rhodes, the Acropolis in Athens, Palace of Knossos and the National Archeological Museum, The Temple of Zeus, the city of Dion at the foot of Mount Olympus, and Delphi. Weather your destination leads you to Athens, Crete, Delos, Thessa or Santorini, be prepared to step into the land of mythology. Check out this site for more places to see in Greece at: http://www.ruba.com/Attractions-Greece . Frommer's Greece (Frommer's Complete) Frommer's Athens Day by Day (Frommer's Day by Day - Pocket) Frommer's Crete Day by Day (Frommer's Day By Day Series) Frommer's Cyprus Day By Day (Frommer's Day by Day - Pocket)

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