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1. Mykonos

   Mykonos, one of the fabled Cycladic Islands in Greece, offers something for almost everyone. Chill out and relax on the beach, hit up a local cafe or taverna, enjoy some authentic Greek cuisine in ‘Little Venice’, watch the sun set at the famous windmills, enjoy some watersports or hit up a club until the sun comes up. Only a plane trip or 3 to 6’ish hours ferry ride from Athens, Mykono... more »

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2. Santorini

   Blue domed churches, whitewashed houses, sheers cliffs that drop down to the indescribable azure blue of the Aegean Sea and sunsets that literally provoke a round of applause for mother nature and her emotive beauty. If this is what you’ve always dreamed of experiencing then Satorini is it. One of the most famous and perhaps the most romantic islands in Greece, Santorini is also nearby the Cycladi... more »

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3. Adriatic Ferry

   by – Matt Vernick, Tour Manager, Europe The Adriatic Ferry is an overnight ferry used on some tours in Europe, most typically on tours traveling to and from Greece. The Adriatic Ferries are owned and operated by various Greek ferry companies and accommodation on the Adriatic Ferry is in cabins that are quad share for Camping and Concept/Budget Tours and triple, twin or single share... more »

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4. Athens Airport

   More Tour and Travel Advice for Europe Contiki uses many different hotels in Athens and you should check your tour documentation for confirmation of your exact hotel. It is roughly 30€ in a cab from the airport to almost any of the hotels Contiki uses in Athens and Glyfada. Taxis can also become more expensive during the morning and evening due to peak hour traffic. The journey usua... more »

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5. Athens

   by – Matt Vernick, Tour Manager, Europe Athens (Greek: Athena) is an ancient city, whose establishment is lost in antiquity. It is unlike so many other ancient cities in that it is still a prominent and thriving center almost 6000 years after it was established. The capital of Greece is home to over half the country during the winters while in the summers is the hub and jumping off point for people h... more »

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6. Corinth Canal

   by – Paul Wormsbacher, Tour Manager, Europe The Corinth Canal is a man-made canal that separates northern Greece from the Peloponnese in the south. For thousands of years ships traveling from the Aegean Sea to the Mediterranean Sea had to take the days-long journey around the Peloponnese peninsula. The idea of digging a canal through the roughly 6.3 kilometer (4 mile) stretch of land... more »

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7. Corfu

   Corfu, one of the Ionian Islands of north-western Greece, is one of the largest islands and is also the greenest. No matter where you stay or what you do, visiting Corfu is a pure holiday. Chill out, relax by the pool while sipping a cocktail or get out and about to the beaches, party till the sun comes up or enjoy a laid back lunch after shopping in the Old Town. The attitude of the locals here in Corfu see... more »

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