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Activity Level: E-M
Start / Finish: Athens / Athens
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Siga Siga
There’s no better way to see the Greek Islands than by boat—unless, of course, that boat is a private 15-stateroom ship that provides incredible access to less-touristed sites. B&R's Bespoke custom trip planners have access to several small ships to accommodate your group. Imagine a private ship, nimbly transports us from one charming port town to the next, where we disembark for a stroll or a bike ride through lush seaside hills. By day, you’ll bike and walk terraced hillside paths through whitewashed coastal towns to ancient ruins and hidden beaches beyond the reach of the big ships. By night, you’ll dine on freshly grilled fish while swapping stories and tilting glasses of ouzo with the fishermen who caught your dinner that day. An adventure so mythic, Poseidon is envious.
Here’s a sample of what you can expect on your custom-designed Bespoke Greek Islands adventure. Intrigued? Contact a Bespoke Trip Planner for further details.
Day 1 Visit the Benaki museum, home to historic manuscripts, icons and textiles
Day 2 Explore the Acropolis, Parthenon and the Theatre of Dionysius before boarding your private yacht
Day 3 Walk snaking seaside paths through the terraced hillsides of Sifnos
Day 4 Bike past ancient olive groves on the island of Paros
Day 5 Discover the volcanic island of Santorini—beneath which is hidden a preserved Bronze Age society
Day 6 Enjoy a traditional festival meal with our friend Giorgios at a seaside taverna
Day 7 Treat yourself to a plate of delicious grilled squid after a great bike ride around the island of Tilos
Day 8 Soak up panoramic views of Asia Minor as you hike across the flanks of the isle of Symi
Day 9 Disembark the your private yacht on Rhodes and khairete in Athens
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Hotel Grande Bretagne, Athens
Re-opening after a $70 million refurbishment, the Hotel Grande Bretagne is once again restored to its historic glory as Athens’ top hotel. Located right on Constitution Square, the hotel has welcomed royalty and dignitaries for over 130 years, and now complete with spa, swimming pools and exquisite banquet halls, we think it is the only place to stay in the city.
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Greg and Kathleen Hansen
Classic Greek Islands By Sea 2009
“The guides were excellent-definitely B&R professional as we’ve come to expect. They were nimble and creative when the weather necessitated an itinerary change and all three were energetic, friendly, outgoing, intelligent and informative."
Carol and Hank Hintermeister
Classic Greek Islands By Sea 2009
“It’s always the small details that set a trip apart and make it a truly memorable experience. We think B&R has got it right.”
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Easygoing to Moderate
This trip is rated Easygoing to Moderate, featuring two days with biking, and walking every day in the islands. There are many daily options, from longer rides to shorter strolls, fishing, snoozing, archaeological visits, swimming, shopping and snorkelling.
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 Eve MacDonald, archaeologist
A veteran B&R guide and researcher, Eve is our own in-house archaeologist (although technically, she’s rarely ever in-house). Holding a Ph.D. in ancient history and a master of Latin and Ancient Greek, she’s most at home digging through the past in the Mediterranean, especially Greece and Sicily. When she’s not busy teaching, Eve usually turns up on our Classic Greek Islands and Crete & the Peloponnese By Sea trips.
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