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Islands Revelation 2014
The Greek Holiday Specialist
Established 51 Years
ABTA No.V219X
Islands Revealed
We believe the 36 islands plus unspoilt, traditional Halkidiki
featured in this brochure capture the quintessence of Greece
in all its glory.The heart of the sun shines on the glorious
beaches of Lemnos.The scenic core may be found in the
lush green hills of Ikaria.The peaceful spirit of Sikinos is
timeless.The winding, whitewashed alleyways on Patmos
are Greece personified.
Mykonos
Naxos
Paros
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GREEK ISLANDS REVEALED
Greek island images
are intense.
The light:
a potent mix of blue and
white dominating sea, sky
and structure.
The people:
their inimitable charm,
affability and independence
The food & wine:
delicate, unique.
The landscape:
majestic, untainted.
Paros
The antiquities:
magnificent, awesome.
This heady concoction
makes the Greek islands
unique as a holiday
destination. Each island has
its own character,
its own very distinct
personality.The extremes
are amazing.The vibrant,
up-market, non-stop
nightlife on Mykonos is
completely at odds with the
serenity of Astypalea.The
barren, lunar-like landscape
of northern Chios contrasts
completely with the pine
forests of Samos.
But whatever, the image,
whatever the character, we
believe that Greek Sun’s
in-depth local knowledge
and personal service
combined with complete
travel flexibility is hard to
beat when selecting a
holiday to some of the most
beautiful and unspoilt parts
of Greece.
We are ready and waiting for your call.
Greek Sun Holidays
1 Bank Street
Sevenoaks
Kent TN13 1UW
Tel: (01732) 740317 Fax: (01732) 460108
E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.greeksun.co.uk
ABTA No.V219X
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Contents
...No airport, no jumbo jets, just sandy beaches...
NORTH EAST AEGEAN
Chios – Sandy beaches, medieval
villages, off the beaten tourist track
(page 187)
Fourni – This former hidey-hole for
Algerian pirates offers seclusion and an
abundance of fish in the tavernas
(page 170)
Ikaria – Wonderful sand beaches and
majestic hills are just two of the scenic
attributes on this beautiful island
(page 174)
Lemnos – Yellow sand, few tourists,
charming archetypal Greek harbour town
and superb accommodation all available
on a direct flight (page 177)
Lesvos – This, the third largest island in
Greece, remains aloof of tourist culture
by virtue of the successful olive oil and
ouzo industries. With wonderful sights
and scenery spread far and wide, we
offer the choice to stay in more than one
centre (page 180)
Samos – Verdant hills, red-slate roofs,
delicious wine and the convenience of
direct charter flights (page 164)
CYCLADES
Amorgos – Impressive hilly terrain and
sandy beaches with tourists thin on the
ground (page 72)
Anafi – With magnificent sand beaches
and forbidding volcanic terrain, this small
satellite of Santorini may prove too
remote and quiet for some, but not us
(page 94)
Antiparos – The charming harbour town
with Venetian castle, excellent sandy
beaches and a warm welcome await
holidaymakers to this tiny islet, just one
mile from its bigger neighbour, Paros
(page 51)
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CONTENTS
Donoussa – Tranquil and remote, this
outpost of the Eastern Cyclades has all
the prerequisites of sandy beaches,
unspoilt Greek island community and
marvellous walks to ensure a peaceful
holiday (page 78)
Folegandros – With possibly the most
attractive hilltop village in Greece, this
long and mountainous island is a must
for all Grecophiles (page 96)
Iraklia – It is difficult to imagine a more
peaceful and remote holiday destination.
Few places to stay, few places to eat,
blissfully quiet, lovely beach and scenery.
Glorious walking (page 86)
Kimolos – This sleepy, tiny islet off Milos
is one of our more remote holiday
destinations where the simple joys of
sun, sea, sky and a modicum of facilities,
including sandy beaches, entice
(page 127)
Mykonos – White cubed architecture
combines with first class sandy beaches
and excellent accommodation on this
top-draw, brash, extroverted playground
of the Aegean (page 56)
Naxos – One of the most popular
destinations in our programme virtue of
superb, sandy beaches, interesting town,
great accommodation and the ability to
offer an interesting mix of activities
(page 32)
Paros – Cosmopolitan Naoussa, bustling
Parikia and quiet Piso Livadi/Logaras vie
for your attention on this ever-popular
island blessed with marvellous beaches
(page 42)
Santorini – This wonderful volcanic
island that boasts the spectacular town
of Thira and black sand beaches is truly
unique in the Cycladic firmament
(page 88)
Koufonissia – High quality beaches,
excellent accommodation, tavernas and
cafes vie for attention on what is
becoming quite a trendy, fashionable
destination (page 80)
Schinoussa – It is hard to understand
why such a charming, unspoilt island
with beaches, pretty village and lovely
walks, has been ignored by tourists.
Thank goodness we say (page 83)
Milos – A Greek Sun perennial. Colourful,
super sandy beaches with the
convenience of air travel all the way via
Athens a possibility (page 118)
Serifos – The island where one can
experience the wonderful blend of award
winning sandy beaches, magical Chora
and good tavernas (page 104)
Sifnos – No airport, no jumbo jets, just
sandy beaches, daunting barren hills and
delightful white cubed villages connected
by wonderful walks (page 108)
Sikinos – One of the least known
Cycladic Islands where secluded bays,
sandy beach and hilltop Chora all weave
their inimitable magic (page 102)
Tinos – A gem of hospitality, serenity and
stunning unspoilt villages and beaches
(page 64)
Leros – The deeply indented coastline of
this small and hilly island offers gentle
walks along eucalyptus lined avenues
and swimming from a myriad of deep
coves (page 161)
Lipsi – Not even listed in some weighty
guide books, this speck on the Aegean
map offers good beaches and a
charming harbour and Chora (page 150)
Patmos – The monastery of St. John,
the sandy beaches, the history and the
smiles all beckon (page 154)
DODECANESE
Astypalea – Butterfly-shaped, remote
and yet accessible by air via Athens,
Astypalea is the perfect spot to unwind
and soak up that quintessential Greek
island atmosphere (page 148)
Chalki – There are few smaller flecks
gracing the Aegean than diminutive
Chalki. Life is peaceful and unhurried,
centred round an enchanting harbour
(page 142)
Rhodes – The wonderful, medieval city
within Rhodes Town is flush with
monuments and attractions on the
grandest of scales. Our accommodation
is located to take full advantage of the
sightseeing possibilities in this particular
area (page 156)
Symi – There are few, if any harbours in
Kassos – Few if any islands offer
a warmer welcome. Remote, barren and
truly unspoilt, Kassos will satisfy the most
demanding expectations of mass market
escapism (page 138)
Kastelorizo – This austere eastern
outpost of the Greek islands is little
known or visited by mainstream tourism.
That said, Greek island cognoscenti will
be drawn like a magnet to this,
the smallest of the Dodecanese
(page 140)
The powerful historical past of this
northern mainland area of Greece
contrasts well with the excellent tourist
facilities, the two combining to offer a
unique Greek experience (page 192)
Greece that can match the stunning
beauty of Gialos on Symi. A lively water
front, with beautiful neoclassical buildings
Karpathos – Rugged beauty combined
with sandy beaches and charming town
and traditional village life (page 133)
HALKIDIKI
OTHER HOLIDAYS
rising above the still, azure waters of the
Athens Hotels (Page 212)
Aegean literally take one’s breath away
Excursions From Athens
(Page 211)
(page 130)
due to customer demand but little arm
Escorted Motorcoach Tours From Athens
(page 211)
twisting was required when we
Island Hopping (pages 12-31)
Tilos – Added to our programme in part
encountered castle-topped hills, quiet
beach areas and beautiful orchard-
Tailor-made holidays (pages 10-11)
carpeted valleys (page 144)
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Frequently Asked Questions
(page 213)
CRETE
Sitia – It is still possible to find
unexploited areas on this, the largest
British Airways Club Class Upgrades
(page 9)
island in Greece, and Sitia is the perfect
base to explore the eastern environs, yet
to be reached by the tentacles of
mass-market tourism (page 198)
Booking Conditions
(pages 214-215)
Booking Form (page 216)
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Our Ethos in Arranging
a Holiday to Greece
Who are we and what type of holidays do we offer?
60% of our clients rebook with us every year. You will know the
answer if you are included in this group. If you are not, read on...
“GREEK SUN HOLIDAYS?
NEVER HEARD OF THEM!”
Family owned and run, established
51 years and no large corporate axe
to grind sums us up nicely. Based in
The Haymarket, London SW1 for
24 years, we moved to Sevenoaks
in 1987.
OUR MAIN STRENGTH
When arranging a holiday to Greece,
it is you the individual who is the total
focus of our attention. Whereas the
vast majority of tour operators lump
individual bookings in with a large
mass of bookings, each and every
individual holiday that we arrange is
just that, individual and bespoke!
This means that Greek Sun clients
rarely feel part of a large group of
British tourists which is so often the
case on package holidays, even with
some of the smaller, specialist
operators. Whether it is the
scheduled flight or the taxi transfer or
discovering a plethora of nationalities
in your accommodation or resort
area, you will feel that you are on an
unpackaged package holiday!
OUR PERSONAL SERVICE
Most tour operators are encouraging
prospective clients to book their
holiday on-line to save costs. We are
the complete opposite! We believe
that speaking to someone with
personal knowledge of both
destination and accommodation will
always be preferable to trying to
decipher text on a computer screen.
Unlike most other tour operators,
when you telephone us you will not
be greeted by an automated voice.
Likewise, the frustrating experience
of having to negotiate the maze of
selecting umpteen options before
you speak to a human being is not
something that we will put you
through. Whether you are requesting
a brochure or checking availability of
a holiday, you will speak directly to
one of our experienced sales
personnel immediately. In fact, this
personal contact applies from the
moment you make the initial holiday
enquiry through to the moment you
return from holiday.
OUR DESTINATIONS
Sifnos
Not all Greek islands are the same.
We are quite unequivocal. If you want
to live it up on a cheap holiday, we
are the wrong company for you.
Many years ago, we positively chose
not to feature the mass-market
destinations favoured by the British
in Greece, and it is these destinations
that are cheap. Conversely, if you
dream of that unspoilt, deserted
beach and have particular holiday
requirements that would seem to fit
in with our ethos, then pick up the
telephone and talk to us. In the main,
we have selected some of the least
spoilt islands in Greece.
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OUR ETHOS
OUR INFINITE CHOICE
OUR ACCOMMODATION
The vast majority of tour operators
have restrictions on the day of travel
and how long the holiday will be.
For instance, you can only travel to
Mykonos on a Friday for 7 or 14
nights. All the holidays in this
brochure can be booked based on
daily departures for any duration.
You want a holiday departing on a
Friday returning on a Sunday for 9
nights? No problem for us!
The flexibility we offer does not end
here. There are endless possibilities
in combining our Greek islands.
With 51 years experience we know
all the permutations, so twin, multi
centre and island hopping holidays
are our greatest strength, especially
as all transfers and travel, including
ferry tickets, are included.
All our accommodation has been
selected by Mark or Nick Johnston.
Where we have the opportunity to
contract superior accommodation,
we will do so. Many if not most of our
properties now boast a swimming
pool and are air conditioned.
However, some of the more remote
islands have a limited choice of
accommodation. Unlike larger tour
operators, our accommodation is far
more likely to possess a
cosmopolitan atmosphere. It is not
unusual for our establishments to
accommodate different nationalities
and it is most rare for the British to
be in the majority.
OUR ASSOCIATES IN GREECE
We do not employ British Nationals
as representatives in Greece, so not
a red, green or yellow coat in sight!
Clients on our holidays are in the
care of local people who work in the
tourist industry. Over the years, our
clients have preferred this
arrangement.
Sifnos
OUR FINANCIAL SECURITY
OUR CLIENTS’ SATISFACTION
Oceanways Travel Services Ltd.
trading as Greek Sun Holidays holds
an Air Travel Organisers Licence
(ATOL) No. 0011. This was the
eleventh licence ever issued and
there is no other company with a
current, valid licence number lower
than our own! This licence means
that we are fully bonded and that
your money is safe. You are thus
assured of complete financial
protection. We are also full members
of ABTA (No. V219X).
It is only natural to be wary of
booking a holiday with a small familyrun tour operator like ourselves. The
millions of pounds spent on
marketing by large tour operators will
always create the impression that
they have the edge over the
minnows. However, we have
survived longer, 51 years to be
precise, than many large companies
including household names, in their
time, like Clarksons, Budget, Excel &
Intasun. The level of repeat business
that we achieve and the number of
personal recommendations that lead
to bookings for us mean that we
have no need to advertise other than
through our website.
Amorgos
We look forward to speaking to you,
fulfilling your holiday requirements
and arranging what should be a
holiday to remember in Greece.
Mark & Nick Johnston
Directors - Greek Sun Holidays
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Prices & Travel
Arrangements
HOW MUCH DO OUR
HOLIDAYS COST?
With the constant fluctuation in financial
and foreign exchange markets,
calculating the cost of a holiday, then
advertising it in a brochure which is
printed months before travel is no longer
an option. This is why so many tour
operators have now moved to a “fluid
pricing” strategy which means prices can
go up or down depending on extenuating
economic circumstances. For 2014,
Greek Sun Holidays will continue this
form of holiday pricing. What does this
mean?
PRICES AS SHOWN IN
THIS BROCHURE
Following every accommodation
description in this brochure is a small box
with “Guide Prices”. These prices are not
guaranteed as they are based on costs
when the brochure was printed in
October 2013. Included in these prices is
the most cost effective travel from the
U.K., details of which are shown on the
introductory section to each island.
THE PRICE YOU WILL PAY
To obtain an up to date price for a
particular holiday, including your
preferred travel arrangements, you will
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need to contact us by telephone, email,
fax or letter post. We guarantee a reply
with detailed itinerary and price within 48
hours. This price is then subject to our
booking conditions as shown on pages
214 & 215.
WHAT IS INCLUDED IN THE COST
OF OUR HOLIDAYS?
As well as your accommodation and the
services of our local representatives in
Greece, we include all the travel
arrangements on our holidays. Unlike
some of our competitors, every last air
and ferry ticket as well as transfers are
included in the holiday price. For
example, on our island hopping holidays,
our clients are met and transferred
everywhere. Likewise, all their
transportation from and to the mainland
as well as between the islands, whether
by air or sea, is included. It is worth
considering this when comparing prices
to Greece that include just a return flight,
short transfer and accommodation.
OUR ADVICE ON GETTING
THE BEST PRICE
Airlines try to entice custom by offering
big savings to clients who book early.
This is reflected in the cost of our
holidays, so clients who book early will
be paying less than clients who book late
PRICES & TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS
when the cost of airfares rise. Savings of
over £150 per person are not unusual if
you are able to book early. We never
discount our holidays nor do we offer
“late deals”.
OUR EXTENSIVE CHOICE OF
TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS
Over the years, we have tried every
which way to convey to our clients the
wide choice of travel we are able to offer
to Greece and the islands. In the past we
have even had a dedicated 32 page
travel arrangements brochure inserted in
our main brochure which, with hindsight,
was probably a mistake in that it
presented total information overload! We
will continue to offer minimum travel
information in our 2014 brochure and
there are good reasons for this. Quite
often there are so many permutations in
reaching the more remote Greek islands
that the best way to relay this information
to our clients is to discuss it on the
telephone. Our 51 years experience of
dovetailing Greek ferry schedules with
international and domestic air schedules
is second to none. The “Guide Prices”
advertised in this brochure are based on
the most cost effective travel from the
U.K., details of which can be found in the
introductory section to each island.
Choose how you fly to Athens & Thessaloniki with British Airways.
Ideal for leisure travel, British Airways offers an extensive schedule to a wide range of destinations,
flying to centrally located airports. You can choose the cabin to suit your budget.
Euro Traveller
Club Europe
• 31" seat pitch*
• Access to relaxing Club lounges with
complimentary snacks, wines and free WiFi.
• Complimentary snacks suited to the time of
flight, as well as free bar service.
• 34" seat pitch.*
• Professional and responsive crew.
• Comfortable leather seats with extra legroom.
• Conveniently timed flights to centrally-located
destinations.
• Spacious, private cabin at the front of the
aircraft.
• Save time by checking in online or at a checkin kiosk.
• Guaranteed window or aisle seat.
• Select your seat 24 hours in advance at no
extra charge.
• Selection of hot and cold dishes suited to your
flight time.
• Full complimentary bar, including champagne.
• Generous baggage allowance - take two bags
on board and check-in one piece of luggage
weighing up to 23kgs.
• Choice of online check-in and check-in kiosk.
*Seat pitch varies slightly depending on aircraft.
*Seat pitch varies slightly depending on aircraft.
• Check in two pieces of 23kg luggage at no
additional cost.
Exclusive Lounges
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Patmos, Skala
Infinite Possibilities
Tailor-made Holidays
TAILOR-MADE HOLIDAYS
There is no disputing Greek Sun
Holidays have established a
reputation as the number one tour
operator in the U.K. for tailor-made
holidays to the lesser-known Greek
islands. With our unparalleled
knowledge of Greece and our
complete flexibility on flights,
accommodation and transfers, we
can satisfy virtually any demand.
Just look at the 48 pre-arranged
island hopping holidays on pages
12-31! Like all our other holidays,
our tailor-made arrangements include
all travel, transfers and
accommodation so you have
complete peace of mind and no
unexpected, additional expense.
Group One
Group Two
Group Three
Just as Penzance and Aberdeen
would be difficult to combine, some
islands lend themselves better to
tailor-made arrangements than
others. However, there is no
minimum or maximum number of
islands that can be combined.
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INFINITE POSSIBILITIES
Group Five
Naxos, Paros,
Amorgos,
Donoussa,
Koufonissia,
Iraklia,
Schinoussa.
Group Six
Serifos, Sifnos,
Milos, Kimolos.
Group Seven
Samos, Fourni,
Ikaria.
Group Eight
Rhodes, Symi,
Leros, Lipsi,
Patmos.
Amorgos,
Astypalea, Naxos,
Paros.
Group Nine
Karpathos,
Kassos, Crete,
Rhodes, Symi.
Santorini, Anafi,
Folegandros,
Sikinos.
Group Ten
Crete, Santorini,
Mykonos, Paros.
You could opt for a simple two
centre holiday or the sky is the limit.
As a very rough guide, the following
groupings had the best transfer
connections in 2013 and are the
most commonly requested, but if
you are considering a combination
not shown below, just let us know
and we will run through the travel
logistics with you.
Group Four
Antiparos,
Mykonos, Naxos,
Paros, Santorini,
Syros, Tinos.
Santorini,
Amorgos,
Koufonissia.
Chios
So that we can provide you with a
detailed and accurate itinerary and
quotation, we will require the
following information which you
can convey to us by telephone,
email or fax. We prefer initial contact
by telephone as email and fax are,
in our opinion, not suited to the
lengthy and detailed discussions
required to arrange one of our
bespoke holidays.
1.
2.
How many of you will be
travelling. Please give ages
of any children.
The earliest date you can
travel out and the latest date
you can return.
Connecting Flights from
Local Airports
With single fares from as little as £10
per person (plus taxes), we can offer
connecting flights to London from
the following local airports:
Aberdeen, Belfast, Edinburgh,
Glasgow, Guernsey, Inverness,
Isle of Man, Jersey, Manchester,
Newquay & Newcastle.
Athens Stopovers
A stay in Athens can be included on
all our holidays. Hotel
accommodation can cost as little as
£30 per person per night, a very
3.
Your minimum & maximum
budget per person.
4.
From which airport(s) you would
prefer to travel.
5.
How many nights would you
like to spend in each location.
6.
Name the accommodation and
type of room for each location.
7.
Pre-requisites which are
absolutely 100% essential,
ie. no night flights.
8.
Your preferred method
(telephone, email or fax) we
contact you with the itinerary
and quotation.
cost-effective way of experiencing
the delights of this wonderful city,
steeped in ancient history. For further
details, please refer to page 212.
Amorgos
plan your holiday to Greece, just
send us an email with your
requirements and we will normally
have an answer for you within
48 hours.
Not Living in the U.K.?
Our web site www.greeksun.co.uk is
attracting interest from prospective
clients who live outside the U.K. and
would like to plan a visit to the Greek
islands. In the past few years we
have planned and booked holidays
for clients who live in Ireland, France,
Germany, The Netherlands,
Switzerland, the U.S.A., Australia,
Canada & South Africa. If you live
outside the U.K. and would like us to
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ISLAND HOPPING
Island Hopping
Holidays Made Easy
GREEK ISLAND-HOPPING HOLIDAYS
Over the past 51 years, Greek Sun Holidays has established
itself as the premier tour operator specialising in Greek Island
Hopping Holidays. We do not make this claim lightly as we have
personally field-researched all the itineraries on offer and can
therefore impart excellent personal advice in assisting you
choose the right mix of islands. The islands included on a Greek
Island Hopping Holiday can be remarkably varied but the whole
enterprise is governed by connections between the islands. To
this end, we have selected six island groupings, each of which
has favourable transport links.
These six are:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
The Central Cyclades.
The Western Cyclades.
The Southern Cyclades.
The Lesser-Known Cyclades.
The Eastern Aegean.
The Dodecanese.
A number of pre-arranged itineraries based on these groupings
are listed between pages 14 & 31. These are itineraries which
we recommend, but we must stress we are completely flexible
in the arrangements we can make. Therefore, if you are not
completely happy with a particular itinerary, we can tailor it to
your own requirements.
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ISLAND HOPPING
Our Island Hopping Holidays are incredible value for money.
All the following items are included:
1. International flights UK/Greece/UK.
2. You will be met on arrival at all destinations and transferred
to your accommodation. Likewise, when departing, you will
be transferred from your accommodation to all your points
of departure.
3. All accommodation as specified.
4. All ferry tickets.
5. All domestic flight tickets.
6. The services of our local agents.
The only extras you need worry about are your spending on
eating, drinking and other incidental expenses.
Last but not least, with your tickets you will receive further
information on your destinations by way of maps and/or guide
books.
So, let us take the stress and worry out of arranging your
next Greek Island Hopping Holiday by selecting one of the
many itineraries detailed in the next 18 pages.
ISLAND HOPPING
Paros
Kimolos
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ISLAND HOPPING
Sikinos
Southern Cyclades
ANAFI, FOLEGANDROS & SIKINOS
This grouping is probably the quietest island hopping combination we offer. Certainly, Anafi and Sikinos can count
themselves as totally unspoilt, with little to disturb the quest to relax and escape the stresses of everyday life on our
own small, crowded island. Folegandros is beginning to attain a certain trendiness but is none the worse for it in our
opinion as visitors benefit from good quality accommodation in or close to the spectacular Chora.
TWO CENTRE ISLAND
HOPPING HOLIDAYS
7 NIGHTS
ISLAND HOPPING CODE 01
FOLEGANDROS 3 NIGHTS
& ANAFI 4 NIGHTS
Day 1 Fly direct to Santorini and
continue by ferry to Folegandros
(50 mins.) for a stay of 3 nights at the
Polykandia Hotel including breakfast
(standard) or Fata Morgana Studios
(superior).
Day 4 By ferry to Anafi (4 hrs.) for a stay
of 4 nights at the Apollon Village Hotel
FOLEGANDROS 3 NIGHTS,
in a studio (standard) or an apartment
SIKINOS 3 NIGHTS, &
(superior).
SANTORINI 1 NIGHT
Day 8 By ferry to Santorini (1 hr. 40 mins.)
& flight home direct from Santorini.
Standard accommodation prices
from £894 to £971
Superior accommodation prices
from £947 to £1103
Polykandia Hotel including breakfast
(standard) or Fata Morgana Studios
(superior).
Day 4 By ferry to Sikinos (50 mins.) for
a stay of 3 nights at the Porto Sikinos
Hotel including breakfast.
Day 7 By ferry to Santorini (3 hrs.) for a
stay of 1 night.
Day 8 Flight home direct from
Santorini.
from £898 to £1021
from £943 to £1118
NOTE
These holidays can be extended to 14 nights.
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ISLAND HOPPING - SOUTHERN CYCLADES
ISLAND HOPPING
TWO CENTRE ISLAND
HOPPING HOLIDAYS
12 NIGHTS
ANAFI 5 NIGHTS, SIKINOS 6
NIGHTS & SANTORINI 1 NIGHT
continue by ferry to Anafi (1 hr. 40 mins.)
for a stay of 5 nights at the Apollon
Village Hotel in a studio (standard) or an
apartment (superior).
Day 6 By ferry to Sikinos (5 hrs.
10 mins.) for a stay of 6 nights at the
Porto Sikinos Hotel including breakfast.
Day 12 By ferry to Santorini (3 hrs.) for
a stay of 1 night.
Day 13 Flight home direct from Santorini.
Folegandros
from £1028 to £1190
from £1039 to £1233
THREE CENTRE ISLAND
HOPPING HOLIDAYS
14 NIGHTS
Day 10 By ferry to Anafi (5 hrs.) for a
stay of 5 nights at the Apollon Village
Hotel in a studio (standard) or an
SIKINOS 4 NIGHTS
& ANAFI 5 NIGHTS
40 mins.) & flight home direct from
continue by ferry to Folegandros (50
mins.) for a stay of 5 nights at the Hotel
Polykandia including breakfast (standard)
or Fata Morgana Studios (superior).
from £1088 to £1284
from £1174 to £1489
Day 15 By ferry to Santorini (1 hr.
Santorini.
THREE CENTRE ISLAND
HOPPING HOLIDAYS
21 NIGHTS
SIKINOS 7 NIGHTS & ANAFI 8
NIGHTS
Hotel Polykandia including breakfast
(standard) or the Fata Morgana Studios
(superior).
Day 14 By ferry to Anafi (5 hrs.) for a
stay of 8 nights at the Apollon Village
Hotel in a studio (standard) or an
Day 22 By ferry to Santorini (1 hr.
Santorini.
from £1273 to £1564
from £1381 to £1827
NOTE
All these holidays are flexible.
Prices can be adjusted to include any
number of nights in each destination
as well as substituting the above
accommodation with alternative
accommodation featured in this brochure or
on our website. Please contact us by
telephone for detailed information regarding
flights from the UK to/from Santorini.
Anafi
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ISLAND HOPPING
Paros, Naoussa
Central Cyclades
TINOS, MYKONOS, PAROS,
ANTIPAROS, NAXOS &
SANTORINI
TWO CENTRE ISLAND
HOPPING HOLIDAYS FOR
7 NIGHTS
Mykonos.
The name Cyclades probably derives
from the circle these islands form
around the ancient, sacred island of
Delos, birthplace of the God Apollo. It
is quite reasonable to say that the
Central Cyclades are in our opinion
the most satisfying archipelago for
island hopping. The reasons for this
are many, not least the excellent and
frequent transport connections
between these islands. The
concentrated cluster of these islands
may lead one to believe they share the
same characteristics, but not a bit of
it. Each has its own distinct traditions
and customs and the level of tourism
varies widely so déjà vu is not really a
problem for the visitor.
SANTORINI 3 NIGHTS &
MYKONOS 4 NIGHTS
from £1008 to £1194
from £1218 to £1544
Day 1 Fly direct to Santorini for a stay
of 3 nights at the New Haroula Hotel
including breakfast (standard) or the
Nomikos Villas with caldera view
including breakfast (superior).
Day 4 By ferry to Mykonos (2 hrs.
Madalena Hotel or Deliades Hotel both
Semeli Hotel including breakfast
(superior).
TINOS 3 NIGHTS & MYKONOS
4 NIGHTS
Day 1 Fly direct to Mykonos & continue
by ferry to Tinos (30 mins.) for a stay
of 3 nights at the Leandros Hotel
Onar Hotel (superior).
Common to all is the blinding-white
Cubist architecture and rocky, rather
arid scenery. However, even these
typical traits are offset by a myriad of
variations, be they the verdant valleys
of Naxos or the blue-domed churches
and ship-owners neo-classical
mansions on Santorini.
Tinos
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ISLAND HOPPING - CENTRAL CYCLADES
ISLAND HOPPING
Day 4 By ferry to Mykonos (30 mins.)
for a stay of 4 nights at the Madalena
Hotel or Deliades Hotel both including
breakfast (standard) or the Semeli Hotel
Mykonos.
from £995 to £1175
from £1131 to £1429
NAXOS 3 NIGHTS & PAROS
4 NIGHTS
Day 1 Fly direct to Santorini & continue
by ferry to Naxos (2 hrs.) for a stay of
3 nights at the Asteria Hotel including
breakfast (standard) or the Naxos
Resort Hotel including breakfast
(superior).
Day 4 By ferry to Paros (45 mins.) for a
stay of of 4 nights at the Parian Village
Hotel including breakfast (standard) or
the Agnanti Holiday Resort including
breakfast (superior).
Day 8 By ferry to Piraeus (4 hrs.
15 mins.) & flight home from Athens.
from £933 to £1065
from £1009 to £1214
NOTE
Paros
THREE CENTRE ISLAND
14 NIGHTS
SANTORINI 4 NIGHTS, NAXOS OR
PAROS 5 NIGHTS & MYKONOS
5 NIGHTS
Day 5 By ferry to Naxos (2 hrs.) or
Paros (3 hrs. 15 mins.) for a stay of
5 nights at either the Asteria Hotel
(standard) or the Naxos Resort Hotel
(superior) on Naxos or the Parian
Village Hotel (standard) or the Agnanti
Holiday Resort (superior) on Paros, all
including breakfast.
Day 10 By ferry from Naxos (1 hr.
25 mins.) or Paros (45 mins.) to
Mykonos for a stay of 5 nights at the
Madalena Hotel including breakfast
(standard) or the Semeli Hotel including
Mykonos.
from £1176 to £1499
from £1524 to £2084
ANTIPAROS 4 NIGHTS, TINOS
5 NIGHTS & MYKONOS 5 NIGHTS
Day 1 Fly direct to Mykonos & continue
by ferry to Paros (50 mins.) and then
local ferry (10 mins.) to Antiparos (cost
not included – about 2 each person) for
a stay of 4 nights at the Artemis Hotel
Kastro Hotel including breakfast
(superior).
Day 5 By local ferry (10 mins.) to Paros
(cost not included – about 2 each
person) and then ferry to Tinos (1 hr.
Leandros Hotel including breakfast
(standard) or the Onar Hotel (superior).
the Semeli Hotel including breakfast
(superior).
Mykonos.
from £1237 to £1526
from £1438 to £1869
Antiparos
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ISLAND HOPPING
Naxos
Central Cyclades continued
Day 11 By ferry (cost not included –
NAXOS 5 NIGHTS, PAROS
about 2 each person) to Antiparos
5 NIGHTS & ANTIPAROS 4 NIGHTS
FOUR CENTRE ISLAND
14 NIGHTS
Artemis Hotel including breakfast
(standard) or the Kastro Hotel including
continue by ferry to Naxos (2 hrs.) for a
stay of 5 nights at the Asteria Hotel
Day 15 By ferries first to Paros (cost
not included – about 2 each person)
Naxos Resort Hotel including breakfast
(10 mins.) and then Piraeus (4 hrs.
(superior).
stay of 5 nights at the Parian Village
from £1100 to £1344
from £1203 to £1540
SANTORINI 3 NIGHTS, NAXOS
3 NIGHTS, PAROS 4 NIGHTS &
MYKONOS 4 NIGHTS
Day 4 By ferry to Naxos (2 hrs.) for a
(superior).
(superior).
Mykonos.
from £1169 to £1488
from £1455 to £1986
Mykonos
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ISLAND HOPPING - CENTRAL CYCLADES
ISLAND HOPPING
FIVE CENTRE ISLAND
HOPPING HOLIDAY FOR
14 NIGHTS
3 NIGHTS, PAROS 3 NIGHTS, TINOS
2 NIGHTS & MYKONOS 3 NIGHTS
(superior).
Day 10 By ferry to Tinos (1 hr. 15 mins)
for a stay of 2 nights at the Leandros
the Onar Hotel (superior).
(superior).
Mykonos
Mykonos.
from £1190 to £1488
from £1456 to £1919
SEVEN CENTRE ISLAND
HOPPING HOLIDAY FOR
21 NIGHTS
4 NIGHTS, PAROS 4 NIGHTS,
ANTIPAROS 4 NIGHTS, TINOS
3 NIGHTS, & MYKONOS 3 NIGHTS
(superior).
Day 12 By ferry to Antiparos (cost not
included – about 2 each person)
Artemis Hotel including breakfast
(standard) or the Kastro Hotel including
Day 16 By ferries first to Paros (cost
not included – about €2 each person)
(10 mins.) and then to Tinos (1 hr.
15 mins) for a stay of 3 nights at the
Leandros Hotel including breakfast
(standard) or the Onar Hotel (superior).
(superior).
Mykonos.
from £1360 to £1763
from £1645 to £2206
NOTE
Naxos
flights from the UK to/from Greece.
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ISLAND HOPPING
Serifos
Western Cyclades
SERIFOS, SIFNOS,
KIMOLOS & MILOS
TWO CENTRE ISLAND
7 NIGHTS
Often overlooked as an islandhopping area, the Western Cyclades
are our second most popular area for
this activity and it is not difficult to
see why. The fantastic beaches of
Serifos, the justified reputation
Sifnos has attained as an up-market
Greek island destination, the remote
tranquillity of Kimolos and the
startling scenery of Milos all combine
to offer a unique blend of Greek
Island holiday life.
SERIFOS 3 NIGHTS & SIFNOS
4 NIGHTS
Day 1 Fly to Athens and continue by
ferry to Serifos (2 hrs. 35 mins.) for a
stay of 3 nights at the Maistrali Hotel
Indigo (superior).
Day 4 By ferry to Sifnos (25 mins.) for a
stay of 4 nights at the Nymfes Hotel
Niriedes Suites Hotel including
5 mins.) & flight home from Athens the
same day (July & August only). For
travel outside July & August, departure
from Sifnos will be on day 7 and an
overnight stay in Athens will be
reserved before flying home from
Athens on day 8.
from £1013 to £1079
from £1051 to £1243
Kimolos
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ISLAND HOPPING - WESTERN CYCLADES
SIFNOS 3 NIGHTS & MILOS
4 NIGHTS
ferry to Sifnos (3 hrs. 15 mins.) for a
Day 4 By ferry to Milos (1 hr.) for a stay
of 4 nights at the Santa Maria Village
the Melian Hotel & Spa including
Day 8 Flight home from Milos via
Athens.
from £974 to £1118
from £1137 to £1480
SERIFOS 3 NIGHTS & MILOS
4 NIGHTS
Indigo (superior).
from £921 to £1050
from £1027 to £1306
NOTE
THREE CENTRE ISLAND
14 NIGHTS
SERIFOS 4 NIGHTS, SIFNOS
5 NIGHTS & MILOS 5 NIGHTS
Indigo (superior).
Day 10 By ferry to Milos (1 hr.) for a
stay of 5 nights at the Santa Maria
Village Hotel including breakfast
(standard) or the Melian Hotel & Spa
Day 15 Flight home from Milos via Athens.
from £1125 to £1355
from £1370 to £1886
SIFNOS 5 NIGHTS, KIMOLOS
4 NIGHTS & MILOS 5 NIGHTS
ferry to Sifnos (3 hrs. 15 mins.) for a
Sifnos
Day 6 By ferry to Kimolos (1 hr.) for a
stay of 4 nights at the Kimolis including
breakfast (standard) or “Apomero”
at The Windmill including breakfast
(superior).
from £1176 to £1425
from £1390 to £1942
FOUR CENTRE ISLAND
14 NIGHTS
4 NIGHTS, KIMOLOS 3 NIGHTS &
MILOS 4 NIGHTS
Indigo (superior).
(superior).
from £1150 to £1373
from £1318 to £1819
ISLAND HOPPING
Day 4 By ferry to Milos (1 hr. 35 mins.)
for a stay of 4 nights at the Santa Maria
FOUR CENTRE ISLAND
21 NIGHTS
6 NIGHTS, KIMOLOS 4 NIGHTS &
MILOS 6 NIGHTS
Indigo (superior).
(superior).
from £1315 to £1647
from £1514 to £2304
NOTE
flights from the UK to/from Athens.
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ISLAND HOPPING
Koufonissia
Lesser-Known
Cyclades
IRAKLIA, SCHINOUSSA,
KOUFONISSIA, DONOUSSA
& AMORGOS
This group of 5 islands that lie to the
south of Naxos have become
increasingly popular with our clients
over the past few years. The main
reason, as seems to be the case with
many of our island hopping holidays,
is the ability to escape from the
mainstream tourist melee that seems
to engulf vast areas of southern
Europe. That said, with the exception
of Amorgos, these are all very small
islands and the scope for undertaking
many of the holiday activities that are
taken for granted in larger, more
developed areas is limited. On the plus
side, relaxation should come easily to
all that wend their way through this
part of the Aegean.
TWO CENTRE ISLAND
7, 8 & 9 NIGHTS
from £910 to £1031
from £957 to £1103
IRAKLIA 3 NIGHTS & DONOUSSA
SCHINOUSSA 4 NIGHTS &
KOUFONISSIA 4 NIGHTS
ferry to Schinoussa (6 hrs. 50 mins.) for
a stay of 4 nights at the Hotel
Iliovasilema including breakfast
(standard) or the Villa Ghrispos in studio
room without breakfast or a room with
Day 5 By ferry to Koufonissia (35 mins.)
for a stay of 4 nights in a room at the
Villa Ostria (standard) or the Nostos
Studios (superior).
Iraklia
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ISLAND HOPPING - LESSER-KNOWN CYCLADES
6 NIGHTS
ferry to Iraklia (6 hrs. 30 mins.) for a
stay of 3 nights at the Villa Zografos
Day 4 By ferry to Donoussa (2 hrs.
15 mins.) for a stay of 6 nights in a
studio room at the Pension Iliovasilema
Prices from £997 to £1146
ISLAND HOPPING
SCHINOUSSA 3 NIGHTS &
AMORGOS 4 NIGHTS
room without breakfast or a room
Day 4 By ferry to Amorgos (1 hr.
Filoxenia Hotel including breakfast
(standard) or the Aegialis Hotel
from £940 to £1055
from £975 to £1149
NOTE
THREE CENTRE ISLAND
10, 14 & 15 NIGHTS
IRAKLIA 5 NIGHTS, SCHINOUSSA
5 NIGHTS & KOUFONISSIA
5 NIGHTS
Day 6 By ferry to Schinoussa (10 mins.)
for a stay of 5 nights at the Hotel
Day 11 By ferry to Koufonissia
(35 mins.) for a stay of 5 nights in a
room at the Villa Ostria (standard) or
the Nostos Studios (superior).
Schinoussa
SCHINOUSSA 3 NIGHTS,
KOUFONISSIA 3 NIGHTS &
DONOUSSA 4 NIGHTS
SCHINOUSSA 4 NIGHTS,
KOUFONISSIA 5 NIGHTS &
AMORGOS 5 NIGHTS
(standard) or the Villa Ghrispos in a
studio room without breakfast or a
room with breakfast (superior).
Studios (superior).
Day 7 By ferry to Donoussa (1 hr.
ferry to Schinoussa (6 hrs. 50 mins.)
Studios (superior).
from £978 to £1129
from £1013 to £1183
from £1049 to £1282
from £1155 to £1464
from £1066 to £1314
from £1124 to £1405
Donoussa
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ISLAND HOPPING
Iraklia
Lesser-Known
Cyclades continued
FOUR CENTRE ISLAND
14, 15 & 16 NIGHTS
5 NIGHTS, KOUFONISSIA 4 NIGHTS
& DONOUSSA 3 NIGHTS
Day 10 By ferry to Koufonissia (35
mins.) for a stay of 4 nights in a room at
the Villa Ostria (standard) or the Nostos
Studios (superior).
from £1106 to £1362
from £1151 to £1440
4 NIGHTS, KOUFONISSIA 3 NIGHTS
& AMORGOS 4 NIGHTS
Koufonissia
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ISLAND HOPPING - LESSER-KNOWN CYCLADES
ISLAND HOPPING
Schinoussa
Studios (superior).
FIVE CENTRE ISLAND
HOPPING HOLIDAY FOR
21 NIGHTS
from £1706 to £1314
from £1150 to £1453
4 NIGHTS, KOUFONISSIA
5 NIGHTS, DONOUSSA 4 NIGHTS &
AMORGOS 4 NIGHTS
Studios (superior).
from £1225 to £1577
from £1298 to £1698
NOTE
flights from the UK to/from Greece.
Koufonissia
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ISLAND HOPPING
Symi
Dodecanese
RHODES, SYMI, LEROS, LIPSI,
PATMOS, KASTELORIZO,
KARPATHOS & KASSOS
The contrasts between these islands
are amazing. Fulfilling most holiday
requirements presents no problem
should one consider this grouping. A
stereotypical island hopping enquiry
that we receive on many occasions
encompasses the need for relaxation
but with the possibility to undertake
some sightseeing combined with
good access to restaurants/tavernas
and beaches. Rhodes certainly covers
the sightseeing remit, Symi &
Karpathos possess that illusive blend
of not too busy and not too quiet,
whilst, Kastelorizo, and Kassos will
sooth the jaded, world weary traveller.
Patmos is steeped in Christian history
whilst Lipsi is content to attract those
seeking an escape from the rat race.
Last but not least, Leros, an island at
odds with its near neighbours by
virtue of its lush landscape.
TWO CENTRE ISLAND
7 & 9 NIGHTS
from £887 to £955
from £1011 to £1174
RHODES 3 NIGHTS, SYMI
4 NIGHTS
Day 1 Fly direct to Rhodes for a stay of
3 nights at the Paris Hotel including
breakfast (standard) or the Avalon
Boutique Hotel including breakfast
(superior).
Day 4 By ferry to Symi (50 mins.) for a
stay of 4 nights at the Niriides
Apartments (standard) or the Iapetos
(superior).
ISLAND HOPPING - DODECANESE
RHODES 4 NIGHTS, CHALKI
3 NIGHTS
(superior).
Day 5 By ferry (1 hr. 20 mins.) to Chalki
for a stay of 3 nights at the Saint
Nicolas Hotel including breakfast
Day 8 By ferry to Rhodes (1 hr. 15 mins.)
& flight home direct from Rhodes.
from £925 to £965
from £1044 to £1186
Rhodes
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Day 8 By ferry to Rhodes (50 mins.) &
flight home direct from Rhodes.
ISLAND HOPPING
Tilos
KARPATHOS 4 NIGHTS, KASSOS
3 NIGHTS
Day 1 Fly direct to Rhodes and
continue by air to Karpathos for a stay
of 4 nights at the Blue Sea Hotel
Alimounda Mare Hotel on half board
basis (superior).
Day 5 Fly to Kassos for a stay of
3 nights at the Anagennisis Hotel
Day 8 Fly to Rhodes and continue on
RHODES 3 NIGHTS, TILOS
4 NIGHTS
PATMOS 4 NIGHTS, LEROS
3 NIGHTS
Day 1 Fly Direct to Rhodes for a stay of
(superior).
Day 4 By ferry to Tilos (1 hr. 20 mins.)
for a stay of 4 nights at the Irini Hotel
Ilidi Rock Hotel (superior).
Day 8 By ferry to Rhodes (1 hr.
Rhodes.
Day 1 Fly direct to Rhodes. Overnight
stay on Rhodes.
Day 2 By ferry (4 hrs. 55 mins.) to
Patmos for a stay of 4 nights at the
Skala Hotel including breakfast.
Day 6 By ferry (55 mins.) to Leros for a
stay of 3 nights at the Crithoni’s
Paradise Hotel including breakfast.
Day 9 By ferry (4 hrs.) to Rhodes.
Overnight stay on Rhodes.
Day 10 Flight home direct from Rhodes.
Prices from £1013 to £1133
from £977 to £989
from £1065 to £1180
from £898 to £931
from £1016 to £1125
PATMOS 4 NIGHTS, LIPSI 3 NIGHTS
RHODES 3 NIGHTS, KASTELORIZO
4 NIGHTS
(superior).
Day 4 Fly to Kastelorizo for a stay of
4 nights at the Kastellorizo Hotel
from £1014 to £1080
from £1103 to £1245
stay on Rhodes.
Patmos for a stay of 4 nights at the
Day 6 By ferry (25 mins.) to Lipsi for a
stay of 3 nights at the Rizos Studios
(standard) or the Aphrodite Hotel
Rhodes. Overnight stay on Rhodes.
Rhodes.
LIPSI 4 NIGHTS, LEROS 3 NIGHTS
stay on Rhodes.
Day 2 By ferry (4 hrs. 55 mins.) to Lipsi
for a stay of 4 nights at the Rizos
Studios (standard) or the Aphrodite
Hotel including breakfast (superior).
Day 6 By ferry (25 mins.) to Leros for a
stay of 3 nights at the Crithoni’s
from £986 to £1132
from £1017 to £1172
Kastelorizo
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ISLAND HOPPING
Karpathos - Kyra Panagia
Dodecanese continued
Day 9 By ferry (4 hrs.) to Rhodes.
Overnight stay on Rhodes.
Day 10 Flight home direct from Rhodes.
THREE CENTRE ISLAND
14 & 15 NIGHTS
from £1010 to £1104
from £1039 to £1142
KARPATHOS 5 NIGHTS, KASSOS
5 NIGHTS & KASTELORIZO
5 NIGHTS
Day 1 Fly direct to Rhodes and
SYMI 5 NIGHTS, KARPATHOS
5 NIGHTS & KASSOS 4 NIGHTS
continue by ferry to Symi (50 mins.) for
a stay of 5 nights at the Niriides
NOTE
Day 1 Fly Direct to Rhodes and
continue by air to Karpathos for a stay
of 5 nights at the Blue Sea Hotel
basis (superior).
Day 11 Fly to Rhodes and continue by
air to Kastelorizo for a stay of 5 nights
at the Kastellorizo Hotel including
breakfast.
from £1334 to £1418
from £1444 to £1657
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ISLAND HOPPING - DODECANESE / EASTERN AEGEAN
(superior).
then continue by air to Karpathos for a
stay of 5 nights at the Blue Sea Hotel
basis (superior).
from £1189 to £1272
from £1333 to £1569
ISLAND HOPPING
5 NIGHTS & KASTELORIZO
5 NIGHTS
(superior).
basis (superior).
breakfast.
from £1353 to £1484
from £1497 to £1781
FIVE CENTRE ISLAND
HOPPING HOLIDAY FOR
21 NIGHTS
5 NIGHTS, KASSOS 4 NIGHTS,
KASTELORIZO 4 NIGHTS &
RHODES 4 NIGHTS
(superior).
basis (superior).
breakfast.
Lipsi
Day 18 Fly to Rhodes for a stay of
(superior).
from £1583 to £1723
from £1837 to £2226
SEVEN CENTRE ISLAND
HOPPING HOLIDAY FOR
22 NIGHTS
SYMI 4 NIGHTS, PATMOS 3
NIGHTS, LIPSI 3 NIGHTS, LEROS
3 NIGHTS, RHODES 3 NIGHTS,
KARPATHOS 3 NIGHTS & KASSOS
3 NIGHTS
(superior).
Day 5 By ferry to Patmos (4 hrs.
Day 8 By ferry to Lipsi (25 mins.) for a
stay of 3 nights at the Rizos Studios
(standard) or the Aphrodite Hotel
Day 11 By ferry to Leros (25 mins.)
for a stay of 3 nights at the Crithoni’s
Day 14 By ferry to Rhodes (4 hrs.) for a
stay of 3 nights at the Paris Hotel
Avalon Boutique Hotel including
Day 17 Fly to Karpathos for a stay of
3 nights at the Blue Sea Hotel including
breakfast (standard) or the Alimounda
Mare Hotel on half board basis
(superior).
from £1530 to £1720
from £1704 to £2066
NOTE
flights from the UK to/from Rhodes.
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ISLAND HOPPING
Fourni
Eastern Aegean
SAMOS, FOURNI, IKARIA
Although not one of the largest
archipelagos, the Eastern Aegean
islands have much to offer, not least,
greener landscapes than most Greek
islands with scenery to match. Samos
has access to some amazing sites, in
particular the neighbouring island of
Patmos, steeped in Christian history
and Ephesus on the Turkish mainland.
Both tiny Fourni and lush Ikaria remain
untainted by the inexorable advance
of the tourist seeking home from
home. This mix will probably suit the
island hopper seeking the most
diversity from their travel amongst the
unspoilt Greek islands.
SAMOS 3 NIGHTS & IKARIA
4 NIGHTS
Day 4 By ferry to Ikaria (2 hrs. 20 mins.)
for a stay of 4 nights at the Hotel Cavos
Bay including breakfast (standard) or
the Erofili Beach Hotel including
Day 8 By ferry to Samos (2 hrs. 5 mins.)
and flight home direct from Samos.
Day 1 Fly direct to Samos for a stay of
3 nights at the Athena Hotel including
breakfast (standard) or the Olympia
Village Apartments (superior).
from £974 to £1070
from £1074 to £1186
TWO CENTRE ISLAND
7 NIGHTS
Ikaria
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ISLAND HOPPING - EASTERN AEGEAN
ISLAND HOPPING
Samos
SAMOS 3 NIGHTS & FOURNI
4 NIGHTS
Day 4 By ferry to Fourni (2 hrs. 55 mins.)
for a stay of 4 nights at the Toula
Studios (standard) or the Archipelagos
THREE CENTRE ISLAND
14 NIGHTS
SAMOS 7 NIGHTS, IKARIA
3 NIGHTS & FOURNI 4 NIGHTS
from £903 to £987
from £1003 to £1120
Day 15 By ferry to Fourni (1 hr.) for a
stay of 7 nights at the Toula Studios
(standard) or the Archipelagos Hotel
Day 22 By ferry to Samos (3 hrs.
30 mins.) and flight home direct from
Samos.
from £1140 to £1407
from £1394 to £1795
Day 11 By ferry to Fourni (1 hr.) for a
stay of 4 nights at the Toula Studios
IKARIA 4 NIGHTS & FOURNI
3 NIGHTS
Day 1 Fly direct to Samos and continue
by ferry to Ikaria (2 hrs. 20 mins.) for a
stay of 3 nights at the Hotel Cavos Bay
Erofili Beach Hotel including breakfast
(superior).
Day 4 By ferry to Fourni (1 hr. 5 mins.)
for a stay of 4 nights at the Toula
Studios (standard) or the Archipelagos
from £958 to £1042
from £988 to £1189
(standard) or the Archipelagos Hotel
Day 15 By ferry to Samos (3 hrs. 30
mins.) and flight home direct from
Samos.
from £1056 to £1237
from £1280 to £1481
THREE CENTRE ISLAND
21 NIGHTS
SAMOS 7 NIGHTS, IKARIA
7 NIGHTS & FOURNI 7 NIGHTS
NOTE
NOTE
flights from the UK to/from Samos.
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CYCLADES
Naxos Town
Naxos
... A magnificent swathe of
golden yellow sand...
On our most recent visits to Naxos, we
were amazed how much there is to see
and do on this, the largest island in the
Cyclades. From the quaint, narrow
alleyways of Chora in the main town, to
the gorgeous empty, sandy beaches of
the west coast and wonderful views
from the summit of Mount Zas, Naxos
offers considerable holiday scope.
A good place to start is the Kastro in old
Chora. The narrow, fragmented covered
streets with many twists and turns
reveal dead ends, corbels and
balconies. Beautiful churches vie with
attractive courtyards and mansions
festooned with flowers. The
archaeological museum is home to
artefacts from as early as the 3rd
millennium BC. Getting lost is not
an option, as all paths and roads will
eventually lead steeply down to the
harbour front. Although not eyecatchingly attractive as some Cycladic
port town promenades, Chora does
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possess many excellent tavernas, with
evening revelry limited to plenty of cafes
and bars. A short stroll from the harbour
front, over a small headland and you
reach the sandy, town beach of Agios
Georgos. Carpeted with beach
umbrellas and loungers at the town end,
more seclusion is assured if one
continues to amble round the long
sweeping, sandy bay, passing various
watersports possibilities along the way
including waterskiing and windsurfing.
South of Chora, the Naxos coastline is
dotted with superb, sandy beaches.
Agios Prokopios is one such area,
linked to Chora by a regular bus service
taking about 10 minutes. A magnificent
swathe of golden yellow sand is fringed
by a good selection of eating and
drinking establishments. Water sports
enthusiasts will not be disappointed,
nor will beach-lovers who will be able
bask in the neighbouring sandy bays of
Agia Anna and Plaka both of which
have their own microcosm of tourist
facilities, including tavernas, cafes and
mini-markets.
The asphalted road southwest of Chora
is gateway to mile upon mile of sandy
beaches. On each subsequent visit to
this area, it never ceases to amaze us
how the great travelling public have not
caught wind of this gem. If your idea of
a great holiday is lazing on Caribbean
style beaches, snorkelling among rocky
outcrops, exploring shallow rock pools
and eating in secluded, tree shaded
tavernas, you will not be disappointed.
Keen windsurfers are even considered
as Mikri Vigla bay has a windsurfing
school based there. The more
adventurous will consider hiring a jeep
and continuing further south on nonasphalted roads to even more secluded
bays and beaches.
Space does not allow us to detail all the
other attractions on Naxos, be they
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beautiful villages, monasteries,
churches or hill paths (Mount Zas at
1,004 metres is the highest peak in the
Cyclades), but we do include a free
island map, subject to availability.
TWIN CENTRE & ISLAND
HOPPING
Naxos can be combined with Amorgos,
Antiparos, Astypalea, Athens,
Donoussa, Folegandros, Iraklia,
Koufonissia, Milos, Mykonos, Paros,
Santorini, Schinoussa and Sikinos.
EXCURSIONS & ACTIVITIES
Naxos offers a very wide programme of
excursions and activities. Coach tours
around the island are the easiest way to
appreciate the ancient monuments and
natural beauty of Naxos. There is also a
walking tour of the Venetian Castle in
Chora. The more active may want to
join one of the 4 walks with guide. The
areas of Naxos that are included in
these walks are the Olive Groves of
Tragea, the river of Kinidaros, the
villages of central Naxos and the area of
Sangri with its Venetian towers and
temple of Demeter. Exploring by
mountain bike is another possibility with
4 routes to choose from. A horse riding
centre is based in Kastraki offering
everything from 4 hours riding in the
Kastraki area (beginners are welcome)
to more adventurous journeys for 1 or 2
days. Out on the water, windsurfing,
water-skiing and jet skiing are all readily
available. Boat excursions are also
numerous. Daily caique boats visit the
virgin beaches of southeast Naxos
which are inaccessible by land whilst
larger vessels visit Mykonos/Delos,
Paros, Santorini and Koufonissia/Iraklia.
TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS
Guide prices are based on flights from
London Gatwick to Santorini. Travel
between Santorini and Naxos is by ferry
(2 hrs.). Please contact us for details of
the many alternative permutations of
travel from the U.K. to Naxos.
CAR HIRE
Please contact us for prices.
FREE ISLAND MAP
We will include with your tickets a free,
comprehensive map of the island(s) you
are visiting, subject to availability.
Agios Prokopios
Plaka
Speak to us on 01732 740317
E-mail [email protected]
Visit greeksun.co.uk
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Hotel Nissaki
A consistent best seller since its
introduction to our programme
Hotel Nissaki
Agios Georgos Beach,
Chora, Naxos Island
Hotel - Breakfast included
Rooms & Suites for 1, 2, 3 or
4 persons
Transfer from the port: 3 mins.
Beach: Walk 1 min.
Shops/tavernas: Walk 5 mins.
Where does one start with one of
our most popular accommodations?
A consistent best seller since its
introduction to our programme in 1979,
our previous descriptions of the Hotel
Nissaki needed no artistic license in
persuading holidaymakers that this was
their number one choice. So why do so
many return year after year? We are sure
that the location directly on sandy Agios
Georgos beach, just a few minutes’ stroll
from the harbour front of Chora is the
main plus point. But this fact alone would
not be enough if the accommodation and
facilities were not up to scratch,
especially as the hotel has an official
four stars rating. Standard bedrooms
are spacious, the en suite bathroom
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containing both bath and shower.
All these units are air-conditioned and
come equipped with a fridge, LCD
satellite TV, DVD/CD player, safe-box,
hairdryer, espresso coffee machine,
bathrobe/slippers and pool view. The
superior suites are larger, adding an open
plan living area. In some of these
accommodations there is a sea view
from the balcony/terrace. There are
also “Two Room” suites with separate
bedroom and lounge area, the latter able
to accommodate 2 persons on sofa
beds. These units have either sea or pool
view. “Family Rooms” with pool view
have two bedrooms connected by an
interior door. Both bedrooms have their
own bathroom. The front of the hotel is
occupied by the hotel’s own taverna
with tables and chairs spilling onto Agios
Georgos beach, scene of spectacular
sunsets and romantic, moonlit sea. The
freshwater swimming pool, surrounded
by sun loungers and umbrellas, is tucked
away discreetly behind the main hotel
building. It is this impressive CV that
has convinced many prospective
holidaymakers that Hotel Nissaki is the
right accommodation choice for them.
Guide Prices
July & August
June & September
Rest
7 Nights
£1282
£1080
£999
14 Nights
£1886
£1457
£1285
Prices shown are per person based on 2 persons sharing one standard
room with breakfast including all flights, transfers and ferry tickets.
Astir of Naxos Hotel
Small enough to offer
very personal service
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Astir of Naxos Hotel
Agios Georgios Beach,
near Naxos Town, Naxos Island
Rooms for 1, 2 or 3 persons
Beach: Walk 4 mins.
In common with many of the properties we seek for inclusion in
our programme, the Astir of Naxos is small enough to offer very
personal service whilst simultaneously making available first
class facilities. Likewise, it is always a bonus if both beach and
local shops and hostelries are within easy striking distance, in
this case only 4 and 15 minutes respectively. Of the hotel’s 26
bedrooms, 15 have sea view, the balance offer a countryside
aspect. All are air-conditioned and all include a fridge, hairdryer,
satellite TV and balcony or terrace. The large (300 sq. metres),
freshwater swimming pool and jacuzzi impressed us, as did the
elegant lounge, bar and reception area. 2014 will be the twelfth
year that owners Georgos and daughter Evangelia will welcome
Greek Sun clients. For those seeking a small hotel of quality in
or close to Naxos Town, the Hotel Astir of Naxos presents very
good value for money.
Guide Prices
July & August
June & September
7 Nights
£1083
£979
Rest
£908
14 Nights
£1454
£1239
£1089
Prices shown are per person based on 2 persons sharing one room with
breakfast including all flights, transfers and ferry tickets.
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Naxos Resort Hotel
A prime location just 50 metres
from Sandy Agios Georgos beach
Naxos Resort Hotel
Beach: Walk 1 min.
Operational since summer 2005, the four
star Naxos Resort Beach Hotel has
already built a solid reputation for
superior service and standards. A prime
location just 50 metres from Sandy Agios
Georgos beach and 10 minutes stroll
along the promenade into Naxos Town
only adds to the property’s desirability.
All 90 bedrooms are air-conditioned and
include bathroom, fridge, safe box, hair
dryer, satellite TV, internet access and
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balcony or terrace. Standard rooms
overlook the gardens whilst sea view
rooms command a premium. In addition
to the hotel pool, other facilities include
the “Ariadne” restaurant, “Mythos” bar
and pool snack bar. An additional charge
locally allows guests to utilise the spa
centre which includes Hamman bath,
sauna and jacuzzi.
This hotel is open all year and is already a
great favourite with many of our clients.
Guide Prices
July & August
June & September
Rest
7 Nights
£1088
£1003
£900
14 Nights
£1465
£1289
£1072
room with garden view and breakfast including all flights, transfers and
ferry tickets.
Hotel Asteria
10 minutes stroll to the
quayside of Naxos Town
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Hotel Asteria
Agios Georgos Beach, Chora, Naxos Island
Rooms & Suites for 1, 2 or 3 persons
Beach: On the beach.
This 2-3 star, family owned and run property has a most favoured
position directly on sandy Agios Georgos beach and yet is only
10 minutes stroll along the promenade to the main waterfront
and quayside of Naxos Town. All 38 bedrooms, many with sea
view, have a bathroom, fridge, air-conditioning unit, TV, safe box
and balcony or terrace. Breakfast is taken either in the dedicated
area inside the hotel or outside on the sea facing terrace which is
just paces from the beach. No prizes for guessing what most
guests elect to do. Drinks and snacks are available at the hotel’s
café/snack bar. This hotel offers excellent value for money for
those seeking beachfront location.
Guide Prices
July & August
June & September
Rest
7 Nights
£1011
£917
£872
14 Nights
£1297
£1104
£1011
Sun Beach Studios
& Apartments
Sand, sand & more sand!
Sun Beach Studios & Apartments
Agios Georgos Beach, near Naxos Town, Naxos Island
Self-catering:
Studios for 1, 2 or 3 persons
Apartments for 3, 4 or 5 persons
Beach: Walk 1 min.
Gorgeous Agios Georgos beach, sand, sand & more sand,
is just 50 metres or so from this accommodation and Naxos
Town is a mere 10 minutes walk away. With just four studios
& four apartments, both categories profit from larger than usual
living quarters all of which are air-conditioned. All 4 studios
incorporate a bedroom/kitchenette, TV, safe box, shower, wc
and balcony or terrace. The apartments add a second bedroom
and some have two balconies. Previous clients have always
rated this accommodation highly, not least because of the
superlative beachfront location.
Guide Prices
July & August
June & September
Rest
7 Nights
£962
£879
£846
14 Nights
£1191
£1020
£955
Prices shown are per person based on 2 persons sharing one studio
including all flights, transfers and ferry tickets.
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Galaxy Hotel
Friendly hotel, ideal for a
relaxed, informal holiday
Galaxy Hotel
Rooms for 1, 2, 3 or 4 persons
Beach: Walk 3 mins.
Located just 100 metres from long,
sandy Agios Georgos beach, the Galaxy
is a friendly hotel, ideal for a relaxed,
informal holiday. The close proximity
of Naxos Town means that all the most
important holiday necessities are within
easy reach. All 54 bedrooms provide
shower/wc, balcony or terrace, satellite
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TV, air-conditioning, fridge, safe box and
hair dryer. Standard rooms face the
surrounding hotel garden whilst superior
rooms benefit from a view to the pool
and/or sea. The open plan bar, lounge
and reception area leads directly to the
swimming pool and outdoor bar area
which faces the coastline. As one of our
best selling properties on Naxos, clients’
2013 questionnaires gave Galaxy Hotel a
glowing report.
Guide Prices
July & August
June & September
Rest
7 Nights
£1150
£1008
£932
14 Nights
£1600
£1301
£1140
Liana Hotel Studios & Apartments
Cafes and tavernas are
just a short meander away
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Liana Studios & Apartments
Agios Prokopios, Naxos Island
Self-catering - Breakfast included
Standard studios for 1 or 2 persons
Large studios for 2 or 3 persons
Apartments for 2, 3, 4 or 5 persons
Beach: Walk 1 min.
Just 10 paces from the front of Liana’s attractive garden and
you are on sandy, Agios Prokopios beach! The 22 well
furnished, air-conditioned accommodation units include
bedroom/kitchenette, satellite TV, shower/wc, hair dryer and
balcony or terrace, some with view of the Liana’s own
swimming pool, some with sea view. Split between standard
studios, large studios and apartments, the large studios add
a single bed and the apartments a living room with 2 or 3 sofa
beds. Cafes and tavernas are just a short meander away whilst
the neighbouring bays of Agia Anna and Plaka with equally
appealing sandy beaches are within walking range. Local
buses make regular journeys to Naxos Town, just 15 minutes
away. The owner Antonis looks forward to welcoming our
clients in 2014.
Guide Prices
July & August
June & September
7 Nights
£1038
£919
Rest
£871
14 Nights
£1352
£1103
£1004
Prices shown are per person based on 2 persons sharing one studio with
breakfast and pool view including all flights, transfers and ferry tickets.
Liana Hotel
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Aegean Land Hotel
Just 50 metres from the long,
sandy beach of Plaka
Aegean Land Hotel
Plaka Beach, Naxos Island
Standard rooms for 1 or 2 persons
Suites for 1 or 2 persons
Beach: Walk 1 min.
This superb hotel is just 50 metres
from the long, sandy beach of Plaka.
All 52 standard rooms, 4 suites and
3 apartments are furnished to a high
standard, befitting a four star
establishment as are the hotel facilities
which include a swimming pool, pool bar,
gym and sauna. A pleasant breakfast
room and lounge area complements
these amenities. All accommodation is
air-conditioned and includes a balcony or
terrace, satellite TV, internet access, safe
box, hydro-massage shower, hair dryer,
bathrobe/slippers and mini-bar. The
suites include a small, open-plan lounge
area whilst the apartments have the living
area separate from the bedroom. With
plenty of local tavernas as well as the
facilities of neighbouring Agia Anna being
within walking distance, the combination
of high quality accommodation and super
location are attractive incentives to
holiday at the Aegean Land.
Guide Prices
July & August
June & September
7 Nights
£1175
£1012
Rest
£928
14 Nights
£1643
£1298
£1121
Plaka
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Athina Studios
& Apartments
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Excellent accommodation
for a beach based holiday
Athina Studios & Apartments
Plaka Beach, Naxos Island
Studios for 1 or 2 persons
Beach: Walk 1 min.
These 18 studios and 3 apartments are located directly by the
beautiful sandy beach of Plaka on the west coast of Naxos. All
units come equipped with bedroom/kitchenette, shower/wc, TV
and balcony or terrace and are air-conditioned. Standards of
furnishings are high and fully justify their ‘A’ category status.
The spacious area between accommodation and beach is
divided between colourful vegetation and an attractive
swimming pool. Local cafes, tavernas and shops are just a
stroll away with the neighbouring beach resort areas of Agia
Anna and Agios Prokopios also within walking distance. Local
buses take just 15 minutes into Naxos Town and stop close by
the accommodation. One cannot finish without mentioning
Athina herself, the epitome of Greek hospitality.We believe
Athina to be excellent accommodation for a beach based
holiday in relaxing surroundings.
Guide Prices
July & August
June & September
7 Nights
£1007
£916
Rest
£853
14 Nights
£1278
£1091
£958
with garden view including all flights, transfers and ferry tickets.
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Paros
Parikia
...the heady cocktail of sandy
beaches and simple tavernas
Paros is, and has been for many a year,
one of our most popular destinations and
it is not difficult to see why. Great sandy
beaches, excellent accommodation and
much of interest to see and do is a potent
holiday combination. The travel
arrangements are also relatively civilized
as there are fast connections with the
mainland and Santorini.
Our accommodation and destination
portfolio on Paros encompasses all
aspects of the Greek island holiday
spectrum. Close to cosmopolitan
Parikia, the main town and port of the
island, we offer a quiet, beach based
holiday in a hotel as individual and
exclusive as we have encountered in
Greece plus a lovely, family-owned hotel
in a fantastic location. Parikia itself wears
two hats. The modern, busy, harbour
front lined with shops, cafes and
tavernas contrasts sharply with the old
town where peaceful, narrow, cobbled
streets lead to beautiful Byzantine and
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Venetian churches, monasteries and the
island’s archaeological museum. After
dark, top notch restaurants in beautiful
garden settings vie for business with
typical, Greek tavernas whilst a handful
of low-key bars and clubs attract the
younger element.
With one of the most stunning harbour
enclaves in Greece, Naoussa may seem
one-dimensional. Not a bit of it, although
you may be drawn back to this area
again and again, especially to one of the
excellent fish tavernas when the light
begins to fade.
The town’s colourful principle
thoroughfare acts as the main artery to a
myriad of narrow, whitewashed streets
where getting lost is solved by stopping
at a cosy bar for a few minutes or more.
By day, the lures of a sandy beach or
exploring the island by car are both
attractive possibilities.
Logaras & Piso Livadi are situated in
adjacent bays on the southeast coast of
the island. There is little to disturb the
heady cocktail of sandy beaches and
simple tavernas in an area that has
changed little since we first introduced it
more years ago than we care to mention.
Choose to stay put and take up
residency will result in extreme chill-out.
Local bus transport or car hire are the
only means of escape.
Finally, the small fishing village of
Ambelas is the quietest of our four
bases on the island. Naoussa is just 3
kilometres away and is linked by local
bus that runs 3 or 4 times a day.
However, there is no real need to venture
away from the village unless the handful
of tavernas, mini-market and 3 decent
beaches cramp ones style.
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TWIN CENTRE & ISLAND HOPPING
Paros can be combined with Amorgos,
Antiparos, Astypalea, Athens, Crete,
Donoussa, Folegandros, Iraklia,
Koufonissia, Mykonos, Naxos, Santorini,
Schinoussa & Tinos.
windsurfing and kiteboarding. Yachts
from 30 to 131 feet are available for
charter either by the hour or by the day.
Finally, a horse riding centre offers a
variety of trail rides including riding
lessons for beginners.
A coach tour of Paros takes in all the
main sights including a traditional winery.
Excursions by sea include
Delos/Mykonos, Santorini, Naxos and
Iraklia/Koufonissia. Scuba diving is
possible at 2 PADI certified centres.
Other water sports include surfing, waterskiing, wakeboarding, kneeboarding,
TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS
between Santorini and Paros is by ferry
(3 hrs. 15 mins.). Please contact us for
details of the many alternative
permutations of travel from the U.K. to
Paros.
Naoussa
CAR HIRE
Daily hire from £22. Weekly hire from
£151. Please contact us for exact prices.
FREE ISLAND MAP
Logaras
Krios Beach Parikia
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Hotel Agnanti Holiday Resort
Exquisite furnishings combine
Cycladic and antique elements
Hotel Agnanti Holiday Resort
Near Parikia, Paros Island
Rooms and suites for 1, 2, 3 or
4 persons
Breakfast included
Transfer from airport: 20 mins.
Beach/tavernas: Walk 5 mins.
Town shops/tavernas: Water taxi
10 mins.
Just once in a while, even after 50 years
in the business, we find something a bit
special. Attention to detail is not always
a Greek strong point. Broad brushstrokes
normally suffice, but not at this hotel.
From the moment one enters the
reception area, unobtrusive
sophistication exudes. Exquisite
furnishings combine Cycladic and
antique elements throughout this public
area of the hotel and are mirrored in each
individually decorated bedroom. No two
bedrooms are the same with all fixtures
and fittings of the highest quality. In all
there are 45 rooms and suites in the
hotel. All 45 rooms and suites are air
conditioned and include a balcony or
terrace (most with sea view), satellite TV,
free wireless internet, safe box, shower or
bath, hair dryer, slippers, mini bar, iron
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and kettle with complimentary tea and
coffee ingredients. The superior rooms
have larger bedrooms and a spacious
veranda whilst the junior suites are
located on the upper level of the hotel
and add a separate living room. Family
rooms have two separate bedrooms (one
double and one twin). The deluxe suite is
the most luxurious accommodation
Agnanti has to offer and includes a large
terrace, private garden and private
swimming pool and jacuzzi as well as a
separate living area. The facilities on offer
to the Agnanti’s guests are of equally
high standard. The pool area in front of
the hotel which includes a waterfall,
freshwater swimming pool and jacuzzi
surrounded by sun umbrellas and
loungers, is dominated by a pool bar
located in a cave! It is here that a
substantial buffet breakfast is provided
for guests each morning and where
snacks are on offer throughout the day.
Guests are welcome to make use of the
hotel’s one tennis court and table tennis
is also a possibility. There is also free
internet access from the hotel’s computer
station. On those evenings that guests
elect to stay in, the hotel restaurant offers
a choice of both local and international
dishes. Supplement for half board is £13
each person each night. Sandy, Krios
beach, which fronts 2 tavernas, is only
5 minutes’ walk away and the large,
interesting town of Parikia can easily be
reached by the hotel bus (twice a day) or
the caique boat service from Krios beach
(10 minutes costing about £1) which runs
every 30 minutes depending on the
season. In our opinion, this hotel comes
very highly recommended and is
extremely good value for money.
Guide Prices
July & August
June & September
Rest
7 Nights
£1135
£1021
£947
14 Nights
£1554
£1316
£1161
Parian Village Hotel
Wonderful views over
the bay of Parikia
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Parian Village Hotel
Parikia, Paros Island
Beach: 100 metres.
Even though there is a wealth of 3 star accommodations in the
Parikia area, the Parian Village’s location and standards
establish it as our first choice and many clients who holidayed
there in 2013 tend to agree with us if their questionnaires are
anything to go by. This superior 3 star establishment consists of
28 air-conditioned bedrooms spread between 4 hotel sections.
All rooms include mini fridge and balcony or terrace. Included
breakfast is taken on the terrace with wonderful views over the
bay of Parikia. These same views also compliment the hotel’s
swimming pool which is located at the very front of the hotel
complex and is reached by steps from the hotel’s
accommodation areas. Finally, and crucially for us, the location
of Parian Village with beach and all the amenities of dynamic
and interesting Parikia close by, sets the seal on this
accommodation.
Guide Prices
July & August
June & September
7 Nights
£969
£871
Rest
£854
14 Nights
£1195
£991
£959
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Kanale’s Hotel
The location of the hotel
is difficult to fault
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Kanale’s Hotel
Naoussa, Paros Island
Standard rooms for 1, 2 or 3 persons
Superior rooms for 1, 2 or 3 persons
Junior suites for 1, 2, 3 or 4 persons
Penthouse suite for 2 or 3 persons
Self-catering:
Suites for 3, 4, 5 or 6 persons
Transfer from the airport: 30 mins.
Beach: 100 metres.
The Kanale’s Hotel complex is one of Naoussa’s most attractive
‘A’ class establishments. Since it was originally constructed in
1991, the hotel has undergone a number of changes and
refurbishments which have added to the character. The location
of the hotel on a landscaped, hillside plot right by sandy Piperi
beach is difficult to fault, especially as guests can stroll into
nearby Naoussa in 10 minutes. Most of the 34 air-conditioned
accommodation units have their own balcony or terrace,
satellite TV, mini-fridge and are split between standard rooms
with bathroom, superior rooms which are larger and in a better
location, junior suites which add a lounge area with sofa beds,
and the penthouse suite which has a jacuzzi and wonderful sea
view. These accommodations are all linked to the main
reception area and other public areas by steps. A supplement is
charged for rooms with sea view. The hotel restaurant offers a
good selection of both Greek and international dishes, with no
additional charge for the super views of Piperi bay. The unusual
layout of the hotel swimming pool with its small bridge and
jacuzzi section is quite eye-catching. We have noticed an
increase in demand for this type of superior accommodation
from our clients.
Guide Prices
July & August
June & September
Rest
7 Nights
£1093
£951
£911
14 Nights
£1455
£1156
£1074
Piperi Beach
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Captain Dounas
Apartments & Studios
A perennial favourite with a
number of our regular clients
Captain Dounas
Apartments & Studios
Self-catering:
Apartments for 3 or 4 persons
Beach: Walk 7 mins.
Self-catering accommodation with a
swimming pool within walking distance
of an excellent beach (7 minutes) and
interesting town (12 minutes) sums
up this small group of 10 studios,
2 standard apartments and one large
apartment. Rooms are a generous size
and all are air-conditioned. Sea view
accommodation carries a supplement.
The studios consist of one bedroom,
shower, wc, kitchenette and balcony
or terrace with sun umbrella, table and
chairs. The standard apartments have
the same accommodation but add a
small lounge with two sofa beds.
Breakfast is an optional extra and is
taken in the pool bar area. Finally, a top
floor sundeck with sun loungers and
umbrellas commands super sea views
and will oblige the ultra lazy not wishing
to walk to the beach. There are minimarkets and tavernas in the vicinity
of this accommodation should one prefer
not to walk into Naoussa itself. Part of
our programme now for many, many
years and a perennial favourite with a
number of our regular clients.
Guide Prices
July & August
June & September
Rest
7 Nights
£1051
£900
£900
14 Nights
£1353
£1051
£1051
with pool view including all flights, transfers and ferry tickets.
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Albatross Bungalows
Our past clients have
been very happy indeed
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Albatross Bungalows
Logaras, Near Piso Livadi, Paros Island
Beach: Walk 4 mins.
In our opinion, this is the best accommodation you will find in,
or close to Piso Livadi. The efficiency and dedication of owner
Stella ensures that our past clients have been very happy
indeed with the accommodation and facilities here, many
choosing to return. You would think the secluded location,
being only 11 minutes' walk from Piso Livadi, and the
closeness of sandy, “Blue Flag” Logaras beach (4 minutes’
walk) reason enough for choosing the Albatross Bungalows.
However, the accommodation itself is nicely designed with 36
well furnished rooms, all with air-conditioning, shower, wc,
hairdryer, satellite TV, mini-bar and sea or hill facing balcony or
terrace. Contained within the main building are a small
reception area, breakfast room, terrace and lounge. An
impressive swimming pool fronts the accommodation. Here,
sun beds and umbrellas complement the nearby pool bar
where refreshing drinks and snacks are served for most of the
day. This area also benefits from free Wi-Fi internet access.
Keen sun worshippers will take to the coastal tracks and make
for Molos and Chryssi Akti, both princes among Cycladic
beaches. Local buses operate to Parikia (via Lefkes), Naoussa
and Drios. With its proven track record we have no hesitation in
recommending this accommodation for a relaxing beach based
holiday within easy walking distance of the quaint fishing village
of Piso Livadi.
Guide Prices
July & August
June & September
Rest
7 Nights
£1046
£924
£892
14 Nights
£1364
£1088
£1027
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Kalypso Hotel
Delightful interior courtyard
surrounded by foliage
Kalypso Hotel
Beach: On beach.
It will take just about 10 minutes to walk
from Agia Anargiri beach, location of the
family-run Kalypso Hotel, to the centre of
Naoussa. Tamarisk trees are the only
obstacle between the hotel and the
sandy beach and inviting sea. One of the
hotel’s most charming features is a
delightful interior courtyard surrounded
by foliage and overlooked by an
attractive mezzanine balcony. Cocktails
are available from the adjacent bar area
where light lunches, snacks, ice cream
and buffet breakfast is also offered. More
tamarisk trees shade the pleasing outside
terrace where sun-loungers take
advantage of appealing views of the bay.
The hotel consists of 41 air-conditioned
accommodation units all of which
provide bedroom, shower/wc, satellite
TV, fridge (on request), hair dryer and
balcony or terrace most with a sea view.
Free WiFi is provided for all guests but
there is a charge for internet access.
Guide Prices
July & August
June & September
Rest
7 Nights
£1011
£954
£887
14 Nights
£1276
£1162
£1023
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Margarita Studios,
Apartments & Suites
Sandy beaches are just
a short walk away
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Margarita Studios, Apartments & Suites
Ambelas, Paros Island
Self-catering:
Suites for 2, 3 or 4 persons
Beach: About 200 metres.
Mini-market/tavernas: Walk 5 mins.
Owned and run by the Fyrogeni family, the Margarita consists
of 15 air-conditioned accommodation units which include
studios, apartments and suites. Ambelas village, its petite
fishing port and the three local sandy beaches are all just a
short walk away. Owner Stella has an impressive CV when one
considers she started the business back in 1989, thereafter
adding little touches to enhance the accommodation and then
adding the swimming pool in 2004. As representative for Paros
at travel conventions and fairs around Europe, she is extremely
knowledgeable about the travel industry. The list of facilities
available to guests includes the aforementioned fresh water
swimming pool which also includes a children’s pool and
hydro-massage. Sun beds, umbrellas and pool/beach towels
are all available to residents as is free Wi-Fi access. Margarita’s
own on-site taverna is a big hit with both residents and locals
alike with mostly locally sourced ingredients prepared by
“Mama Margarita”. Cookery classes are available at certain
times of the year. Please contact us for further information
regarding this. Divided between three buildings, Margarita
offers studios, apartments and suites all of which contain
shower/wc, safe box, TV, hairdryer, kitchenette, mini bar and
balcony or terrace. The studios are located on the first and
second floor of the main building and most have a distant sea
view. The apartments are located to the rear of the main
building and add a separate lounge/bedroom area with one
or two beds. Finally, the top of the range suites which are both
spacious and elegantly furnished are located in the same area
as the apartments and consist of one bedroom with king size
bed and one lounge area with two sofa beds and kitchenette.
A warm Greek welcome awaits at Margarita.
Guide Prices
July & August
June & September
Rest
7 Nights
£990
£891
£875
14 Nights
£1231
£1027
£995
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Antiparos
Antiparos
...wonderful, vibrant air of a
small, compact Greek harbour
It took us 40 years arranging holidays to
Paros before we belatedly travelled the
narrow channel that separates the island
from its little sister Antiparos. The journey
takes just 10 minutes and the water is
only 4 metres deep but for some
inexplicable reason we had remained
rooted to the spot on Paros!
waterfront. Delve inside the village and all
manner of delights await. The two main
squares are linked by archways, one the
perfect spot to enjoy a coffee under an
enormous eucalyptus, the other the
starting point of the old village wall and
castle built in 1440 and designed to
protect the inhabitants from pirate raids.
Having visited Antiparos for the first time
in 2003, we wish we had made the effort
many moons ago. The established
sophistication of Paros gives way the
moment you set foot on dry land from the
landing barge-ferry that shuttles back
and forth all day between the two islands.
The village of Antiparos, Kastro, has that
wonderful, vibrant air of a small, compact
Greek harbour. Tavernas, hotels, cafes
and shops lie concertinaed along the
Venture away from the village and both
beach lovers and walkers will be spoilt for
choice. Antiparos is noted for its superb
sandy beaches, and safe swimming.
There are a handful of beaches within
easy walking distance of the village and
even the more far flung coves and bays
are accessible seeing as the island is only
12.5 km long and 5.5 km wide. One such
area is Agios Georgios on the southern
coast of Antiparos. Located opposite
Despotiko island, Agios Georgios with its
sandy beach, translucent waters, handful
of tavernas and tranquillity is a gem.
Antiparos can be combined with
Amorgos, Paros, Astypalea, Athens,
Crete, Donoussa, Iraklia, Koufonissia,
Mykonos, Naxos, Santorini, Schinoussa,
& Tinos.
Trips that must not be missed include a
visit to the cave at Agios Ioannis where
spectacular formations of stalactites and
stalagmites are the main attraction and a
super day trip by caique around the
island including lunch and time to swim
and visit some of the many coastline
beaches and caves. It is also possible to
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Kastro
nip across to Paros to pick up the
excursions to Santorini, Delos, Mykonos,
Tinos & Koufonissia. There are two sea
kayaking concerns, one based near
Antiparos Town and one in Agios
Georgios. Both offer fantastic, guided
tours exploring the Antiparos coastline
and the best part is no previous sea
kayaking experience is necessary. One
can explore sea caves and fossil beds
and there is always the possibility of
encountering seals and turtles. With
lunch on an unspoilt beach and time for
snorkelling, these activities are really
Psaralyki Beach
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Antiparos
super value for money. It is also feasible
to scuba dive on Antiparos. A fully
qualified PADI dive centre offers courses
for all abilities from beginners right up to
“Divemaster” certification. Exploring the
island’s reefs with visibility of 30 to 40
metres is a truly astounding experience.
All the above activities and excursions
can be arranged by our local agent and
representative.
TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS
between Santorini and Antiparos is by
ferry first to Paros (3 hrs. 15 mins.) and
then a short hop to Antiparos (10 mins.).
Please contact us for details of the many
alternative permutations of travel from
the U.K. to Antiparos.
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Kouros Village
Amongst the elite band of
accommodations
Kouros Village
Kastro, Antiparos Island
Rooms for 1 or 2 persons
Self-catering:
Apartments for 2, 3, 4 or
5 persons
Beach: Walk 3 mins.
Built on a small peninsular overlooking
the harbour and bay of Antiparos, Kouros
Village can count itself amongst the elite
band of accommodations on the Greek
islands that have easy access to beach
and village. No lengthy walks, no
transport required, just walk down the
front steps and depending on whether
you turn left or right, you will hit the
sand in 3 minutes and the cafes and
tavernas in 4 minutes! Another positive
aspect of this accommodation is that
there is little or no passing motor traffic in
front, so often the bane of Greek
lodgings. There are four different types
of accommodation, the most modest
being bedrooms with bathroom, most
with balcony or terrace and sea view.
All these rooms also include a fridge.
Studio accommodation is similar, adding
a kitchenette, all with balcony or terrace
and sea view. Apartments are the
same as the studios but add a second
bedroom. Finally, the suites have one
bedroom plus a living room with sofa
beds. All accommodation is airconditioned and most surrounds the
swimming pool, the focal point of
Kouros Village life. In the evening, the
twinkling backdrop of Antiparos harbour
lights is the perfect accompaniment to
a pre-dinner aperitif.
Guide Prices
July & August
June & September
Rest
7 Nights
£985
£912
£880
14 Nights
£1226
£1078
£1013
room including all flights, transfers and ferry tickets except
Paros/Antiparos/Paros costing about 2 each person each way
as these tickets cannot be purchased in advance.
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Artemis Hotel
The Artemis is both
traditional and modern
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Artemis Hotel
Beach: Walk 4 mins.
A contradiction in terms maybe, but we found the Artemis to be
both traditional and modern. Traditional in the warm family
atmosphere and welcome from Eleni the owner. Similarly, the
brilliant white cubed structure is so symptomatic of Cycladic
architecture yet the facilities, including air-conditioning, fridge
and television in all bedrooms, are of course of the modern age.
The panoramic span of the village and Antiparos bay extend
from the hotel frontage, a pleasing view to accompany both
breakfast on the garden terrace and evening aperitifs on ones
balcony. All 30 bedrooms have en-suite facilities and a balcony
or terrace. Rooms with sea view carry a supplement. Snacks
are available at the hotel café and bar. Walking to the beach will
only take 4 minutes, with shops, cafes and tavernas one minute
closer. We are pleased to report a trend of repeat clients to this
lovely, small and friendly hotel.
Guide Prices
July & August
June & September
Rest
7 Nights
£998
£938
£908
14 Nights
£1254
£1134
£1074
room with breakfast including all flights, transfers and ferry tickets
except Paros/Antiparos/Paros costing about 2 each person each way
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Kastro Hotel
The hotel is 200 meters
from Psaralyki Beaches
Kastro Hotel
Self-catering – Breakfast included
Suite for 2, 3 or 4 persons
Beach: Walk 3 min.
Shops/tavernas: Walk 1 min.
Located in the Kastro area of Antiparos,
which is 800 meters from the port and
200 meters from the main square, the
Kastro Hotel offers a mix of
accommodation. There are 7 standard
rooms of which 2 have garden views and
5 sea views, two studio rooms with sea
view, 2 apartments with garden view,
4 apartments with sea view and one
suite. Standard garden view rooms have
bedroom, bathroom, air conditioning,
fridge, hairdryer, satellite tv and a balcony
or terrace. The sea view standard rooms
have the same facilities but without
satellite tv, but do have a two ring
cooking unit for basic cooking. The sea
view studio rooms have the same
facilities as the standard garden view
rooms but with a kitchenette included.
The garden view apartments are open
plan with a double bed and a sofa bed,
sleeping up to three persons (an extra
bed can also be arranged). Sea view
apartments have bedroom with
bathroom, lounge with sofa bed (this can
covert to two beds), satellite tv, kitchen,
air conditioning, a second bathroom,
hairdryer and balcony/terrace. There is
also a suite which has the bedroom on
an upper level (reached by internal
staircase) living room with sofa beds on
the ground floor, satellite tv, air
conditioning, hair dryer, kitchen and
veranda with sea view. The whole hotel
has been fitted out with quality
furnishings. Magda and Markos will be
your hosts during your stay. Facilities of
the hotel include swimming pool with bar,
pergola where breakfast is taken,
reception area including a lounge and
wifi. The hotel is 200 meters from
Psaralyki Beaches and 200 meters from a
wide choice of eating and drinking areas
around the main square of Antiparos.
Guide Prices
July & August
June & September
Rest
7 Nights
£988
£941
£911
14 Nights
£1232
£1140
£1080
room with breakfast including all flights, transfers and ferry tickets except
Paros/Antiparos/Paros costing about 2 each person each way
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Mykonos Town
Mykonos
...opulent jewellery shops, plush
restaurants, great tavernas...
The mix of different ages, backgrounds
and lifestyles of our clients that regularly
return on holiday to Mykonos year after
year never ceases to amaze us. Maybe
even we, after 51 years in the business
should know better! The fact is, quality
will always attract a fair slice of the cake
and Mykonos has never believed in small
portions! This does however mean that
prices are generally quite a bit higher
than on other islands.
It is easy to see why the island is so
popular with the quality conscious. Base
yourself in Mykonos Town and you will
find yourself in possibly the most
attractive Cycladic settlement in the
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Aegean. Narrow, spotlessly clean,
whitewashed alleyways (another ancient
ruse to try and confuse the attacking
pirates) are home to opulent jewellery
shops, plush restaurants, great tavernas
and cafes and a varied choice of very
exuberant, sophisticated clubs and bars
that rarely close before dawn. All paths
lead down to the harbour which is just as
eye-catching as the interior, especially
the 100 metres stretch known as “Little
Venice” where the join between sea and
buildings is difficult to distinguish.
The harbour is the springboard for a
number of very interesting excursions to
neighbouring islands including Delos,
Tinos, Naxos, Syros and Paros. Ancient
Delos is a must, with ruins dating back to
the seventh century BC.
The two other major factors that have
contributed to Mykonos’ popularity are
the superb, sandy beaches (Ornos, Platy
Gialos and Agios Ioannis are just three of
the many to choose from) and the
standard of accommodation, most of
which these days is either ‘A’ grade or
deluxe hotels.
So there you have it. An upmarket, lively
island with great beaches, great
excursions and great accommodation for
deep(ish) pockets.
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Mykonos Town
Mykonos
Mykonos can be combined with Athens,
Crete, Folegandros, Milos, Naxos, Paros,
Santorini & Tinos.
Only a short boat ride away from
Mykonos is the island of Delos, known as
the Sacred Island of Antiquity and
birthplace of Apollo. The entire island is
an archaeological monument with
remains dating from Neolithic to Roman
times. The indoor archaeological
museum is one of the best in Greece. In
addition to Delos it is also possible to
book day trips to both Santorini and
Tinos. A coach tour of Mykonos takes in
most of the main beaches, the Monastery
of Panagia Tourliani and finishes with a
walking tour of Mykonos Town itself.
Active souls can off road in jeeps on a
150 kilometre rugged terrain “safari”,
horse ride or take to the sea and jet-ski,
water-ski or windsurf. Finally, there is a
PADI dive centre at Paradise beach
offering courses for beginners right
through to experienced divers.
TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS
Guide prices are based on flights direct
from London Gatwick to Mykonos.
the U.K. to Mykonos.
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Hotel Deliades
Situated in a quite
wonderful position
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Hotel Deliades
Ornos, Mykonos Island
Transfer from the airport: 15
mins.
Beach: Walk 2 mins.
We are always on the lookout for small,
boutique hotels of quality and the Hotel
Deliades with just 30 rooms and suites
certainly fits the bill. Situated in a quite
wonderful position overlooking Ornos
Beach, this hotel prides itself on the
personal service it can offer within the
framework of an informal, friendly
atmosphere. The standard of
accommodation is first class with many
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of the stylishly furnished bedrooms
featuring beamed ceilings. All bedrooms,
including standard 'Mykonos' rooms, are
air-conditioned and have satellite TV,
mini-bar, safe deposit box and hair dryer.
Superior 'Ornos' rooms are on a higher
floor with better views and include a
sitting area. There are two types of suite,
'junior Ornos Suites' with open plan
bedroom/lounge area and the more
expensive 'Mykonos Suites' with
separate bedroom and lounge area plus
two bathrooms. Hotel facilities are
impressive. American breakfast is taken
in the cosy restaurant. The outdoor
swimming pool includes a ‘spa corner’
and there is a small hotel gym. It will only
take a couple of minutes to walk to all the
facilities of Ornos, including beach, cafes,
tavernas and shops. Local buses take
only 10 minutes or so to reach Mykonos
Town and run until very late. The dilemma
of trying to find first class hotel facilities
whilst avoiding large, first class hotel
impersonality is solved by holidaying at
the Hotel Deliades. This hotel has been
highly recommended by our clients in the
past twelve years.
Guide Prices
July & August
June & September
Rest
7 Nights
£1140
£990
£869
14 Nights
£1729
£1427
£1186
room with breakfast including all flights and transfers.
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Madalena Hotel
Wonderful views towards the
town of Mykonos
Madalena Hotel
Mykonos Town, Mykonos Island
Beach: Bus 10 mins.
towards Mykonos Town whilst further
outdoor seating is available around the
small swimming pool which includes
hydro massage. A further terrace
adjacent to the bar and reception area is
where breakfast is served, again with the
same wonderful views towards the town
of Mykonos.
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With colourful Mykonos main harbour
front just five minutes walk to the south,
we are very pleased to offer this small,
comfortable hotel. Access to the hotel is
from the main coastal road and includes
quite a few steps. Having undergone an
extensive renovation recently, this familyrun establishment consists of 26 airconditioned bedrooms all with
shower/wc, mini fridge, satellite TV, free
wi-fi, safe box, bathrobes, coffee and tea
making facilities and balcony or terrace,
many with sea view. The two hotel
terraces have a most pleasant aspect
July & August
June & September
Rest
7 Nights
£1119
£974
£884
14 Nights
£1687
£1397
£1216
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Semeli Hotel
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A very short stroll from
restaurants, tavernas,
bars and nightlife
Semeli Hotel
Standard rooms for 1, 2 or 3 persons
Superior rooms with spa for 1, 2 or 3 persons
Junior suites with spa for 1, 2 or 3 persons
Beach: Walk 15 mins.
Located in the Rochari area of Mykonos Town, just a very short
stroll from restaurants, tavernas, bars and nightlife, an old
Mykonian mansion, now the hotel restaurant, was the original
building around which this four star hotel has developed and
grown into a cluster of two storied buildings. The majority of
Semeli’s 60 air-conditioned rooms are standard or superior
bedrooms, all elegantly appointed and all with bathroom, small
sitting area, satellite TV, hairdryer, safe box, mini bar, balcony or
terrace and use of both pool towels and bathrobes. Superior
rooms face the sea and superior rooms with spa add a mini
spa/jacuzzi. An additional living room differentiates the junior
suites from other accommodation. The hotel facilities include a
reception and large lounge area, the restaurant 'Thioni' (try the
grilled sea bass with dill sauce) which we are told has a very
good reputation locally and a swimming pool with adjacent
pool bar where snacks and drinks may be purchased during the
day. The hotel’s spa area which offers facial and body
treatments also includes a sauna, jacuzzi and gym all of which
are charged extra.
Guide Prices
July & August
June & September
Rest
7 Nights
£1518
£1246
£1065
14 Nights
£2483
£1940
£1578
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Hotel Adonis
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Overlooking the famous
windmills to the west
side of Mykonos Town
Transfer from port: 4 mins.
In a wonderful, slightly elevated position, overlooking the
famous windmills to the west side of Mykonos Town, it only
takes a few minutes to walk the short distance from the Adonis
to the edge of Mykonos Town. Megali Ammos beach is a little
further, about 13 minutes’ walk, but many choose to take the
bus to the superb beaches at Platy Gialos and Ornos. All 24
bedrooms are air-conditioned with flat screen satellite TV, WiFi
access, safe deposit box, minibar, hairdryer, beach towels,
shower, wc and balcony or terrace with sea or garden view as
standard. Hotel facilities include a small restaurant and bar.
Guide Prices
July & August
June & September
7 Nights
£1155
£959
Rest
£869
14 Nights
£1759
£1367
£1186
Prices shown are per person based on 2 persons sharing a standard
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Manoulas Beach Hotel
Just a very short stroll from
sandy Agios Ioannis beach
Agios Ioannis Beach,
Mykonos Island
Beach: Walk 2 mins.
Tavernas: Walk 2 mins.
Shops: Bus 15 mins or walk 20 mins.
Located just a very short stroll from
sandy Agios Ioannis beach, the
Manoulas Beach Hotel ticks all the Greek
island boxes for a successful beach
based holiday. The views over Agios
Ioannis Bay are notable as are the
accompanying sunsets. If you time it
right, a drink by the hotel’s freshwater
swimming pool or dinner by the beach
in the hotel’s restaurant will make the
setting sun seem even more stunning.
The pool bar area with views over the
Aegean is the designated area for the
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buffet style breakfast in the mornings.
Other daytime hotel facilities include a
tennis court and gym. All of the hotel’s 77
bedrooms are well furnished and are
equipped with air-conditioning, hair dryer,
satellite TV, safe box, and balcony or
terrace facing the sea. Most standard
rooms face the sea. Superior rooms have
guaranteed sea view and a lounge area.
Frequent public buses operate from the
stop close to the hotel in to Mykonos
Town, the journey taking only 15 minutes.
Guide Prices
July & August
June & September
Rest
7 Nights
£1155
£929
£808
14 Nights
£1759
£1306
£1065
Fidelis Villas
at Andromeda
Residence
Mykonos Town
Fidelis Villas at Andromeda Residence
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An air of peace and
tranquillity pervades
the whole complex
Self-catering:
One bedroom apartments for 3 or 4 persons
Two bedroom apartments for 4, 5 or 6 persons
Once you enter the spacious grounds of this property,
surrounded by high walls, it is difficult to believe that you are
virtually in the centre of one of the brashest, most extroverted
towns on the Greek Islands. An air of peace and tranquillity
pervades the whole complex even though tavernas,
restaurants, bars and all manner of night entertainment are only
minutes’ walk away. Likewise, bus transport to the gorgeous
beaches is also close at hand so you really do have the best of
all worlds at the Andromeda in Mykonos Town. The Fidelis
Villas comprise studios and apartments. The studios have
bedroom, shower, wc, hair dryer, kitchenette, telephone,
satellite TV, balcony or terrace and are air-conditioned. In
addition to this, the one bedroom apartments add a lounge
area with sofa beds whilst the two bedroom apartments add an
additional bedroom. In total there are 24 accommodation units
split between 6, two-storey buildings thus giving the overall
impression of a villa complex. Last but not least, the Fidelis has
a super swimming pool with attractive terrace and pool bar. We
consider this accommodation and the facilities it offers to be
one of the best in the centre of Mykonos Town.
Guide Prices
July & August
June & September
Rest
7 Nights
£1095
£839
£793
14 Nights
£1638
£1125
£1035
room including all flights and transfers.
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Porto Beach
Tinos
Fat livestock, working windmills
and dovecotes...
We believe Tinos to be one of the best
kept secrets in the Cyclades. Whilst
Mykonos, Naxos, Paros & Santorini grab
the major share of foreign tourists, Tinos
is by far the most popular destination for
Greek tourists who come to visit Tinos
Town, location of the famous
Neoclassical Church of the Panagia and
the miraculous Icon of the Virgin Mary
located therein. From the expansive main
waterfront of Tinos town, lined on the one
side by a myriad of cafes, tavernas and
shops and on the other by yachts and
excursion boats, two streets lead up to
the church, in turn lined with shops and
stalls selling all manner of souvenirs and
devotional articles. But there is more to
Tinos Town than the church. Relax on a
sun bed beneath a sun umbrella on the
sandy, town beach, browse the local
farmers’ market in Pallada or seek out a
trinket or two at Tinos flea market. Tinos
Town is noted for its cuisine, so “foodies”
will be in their element with many
tavernas and restaurants offering quite
outstanding fare.
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We elect to accommodate most of our
island hopping clients in Tinos Town as
this allows them to maximise the limited
time they have on the island. However,
those committed to a longer stay will
probably prefer to holiday in our
accommodation located in the Porto
area, a 15 minutes’ bus ride or a 10
minutes’ drive south east of Tinos Town.
Porto’s coastline boasts three
consecutive stretches of sandy beach
commencing with Agios Sostis, then
Skilandari and finally Porto beach itself.
All offer the proverbial crystal clear
waters, safe swimming and views across
to Mykonos. Excellent accommodation,
a mini-market and a handful of tavernas
are the extent of development here
although we did notice some beach
loungers and umbrellas on our last visit!
Coastal walks in this region are superb
with the pristine sand of Pachia Ammos
about 55 minutes walk to the north east.
Many of our clients choose to hire a car
during all or part of their stay. This
enables them to explore at least half a
dozen other beaches dotted around
Tinos’ coastline as well as the villages of
the interior. The latter are worth a special
mention as they rank among some of the
most attractive villages in the Cyclades.
In particular, the beautiful village of
Pyrgos with its shaded main square is
top of most visitors list. Located right in
the middle of Tinos’ marble-quarrying
district, the village is home to local
artisans renowned throughout Greece for
their skill in sculpting marble. One can
visit the numerous marble workshops
and sculpture studios in the village as
well as the magnificent new “Museum of
Marble Crafts”. Another area of interest is
the villages around Exobourgo
“mountain”. Possibilities here include a
visit to the fortified architecture, narrow
alleyways and 3 springs of Dio Choria,
experiencing views across the island to
Mykonos, Naxos and on a clear day
Santorini from Exobourgo village itself
and not forgetting visits to the Jesuit
Folklore museum and Ursuline Convent
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in Loutra. Armed with a map and good
walking shoes, it is possible to visit the
Tiniot villages of Exobourgo by using
many of the old trails that still exist. One
last characteristic that Tinos is noted for
are the distinctive and ornate dovecots
that dot the landscape.
Tinos Town
Tinos can be combined with Athens,
Mykonos and Paros.
As far as we are aware, Tinos is the only
island in Greece where one can take
lessons in marble sculpting. These
courses offer both beginner and
professional alike the same level of
individual assistance in an informal studio
atmosphere. The same principles for
beginner and expert alike are applied at
the island’s scuba diving centre. More
conventional ways of passing ones
holiday time can be had by joining the
guided coach, walking or open top selfdrive jeep tours of the island and taking
to the sea to visit neighbouring Syros and
Delos/Mykonos.
TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS
Guide prices are based on flights direct
from London Gatwick to Mykonos. Travel
between Mykonos and Tinos is by ferry
(30 mins.). Please contact us for details of
travel from the U.K. to Tinos.
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Church of the Panagia
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Altana Hotel
A chic, yet relaxing
environment
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Altana Hotel
Near Tinos Town, Tinos
Mini suite for 1 or 2 persons
Junior suites for 2, 3 or 4 persons
Romantic suite for 2 persons
Altana suite for 2, 3 or 4 persons
Beach: Walk 4 mins.
The newly built Altana Hotel belies its
3-star status. In our opinion, this hotel
offers discerning guests an exceptional,
value for money boutique hotel
experience as the owners have gone to
great lengths to create a chic, yet relaxing
environment. The hotel is located on the
main road leading out of Tinos, just a
short stroll from Stavro beach to the west
and less than one kilometre to town in
the east. The 12 accommodation units
are split between 5 standard rooms,
one mini suite, four junior suites, the
‘Romantic suite’ and the ‘Altana suite’.
All units are air-conditioned and include
bedroom, bathroom, hair dryer, safe box,
wireless internet access, fridge, TV and
balcony or terrace (one room has a
shared terrace) with sea or inland view.
The mini suite with double bed adds a
kitchenette and has a veranda with
pergola and inland view. The junior suites
also have one double bed, inland view
and further add a lounge area with sofa
beds. The large balcony with sun
loungers of the ‘Romantic’ suite has sea
view, the lounge area is larger and
additional extras include bathrobes and
slippers. Finally, the Altana suite is the
largest accommodation on offer with an
additional bathroom and balcony. The
hotel terrace with sea view is the perfect
location to start your day with a leisurely
breakfast which in addition to the usual
buffet fare includes bacon & eggs.
Guide Prices
July & August
June & September
Rest
7 Nights
£1005
£959
£944
14 Nights
£1276
£1186
£1156
Hotel Leandros
A small, family-run
hotel close to tavernas
Hotel Leandros
Tinos Town, Tinos Island
Nestling in a quiet side street in the heart
of Tinos Town, the Hotel Leandros is a
small, family-run hotel close to tavernas,
cafes and other sights of Tinos Town.
The strengths of this accommodation
rest in the simplicity, cleanliness, location
and above all else, genuine friendliness
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of the owners. Having said this, all 11,
air-conditioned rooms are well equipped
with bathroom, TV, fridge and hair-dryer.
Although there are only four rooms with
private balconies, the hotel does have
attractive common verandas where
breakfast is taken. We and our past
clients found the atmosphere at Hotel
Leandros very pleasant indeed.
Guide Prices
July & August
June & September
Rest
7 Nights
£959
£913
£861
14 Nights
£1184
£1092
£990
Onar Hotel
One of the best hotels
in Tinos Town
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Onar Hotel
Tinos Town, Tinos Island
Hotel
Self-catering:
One word epitomises this accommodation and that is “STYLE”.
Located in one of the side streets off the main coastal road, just
a few minutes walk into town, the boutique Onar hotel
impresses on many levels. One can understand the artistic
licence in the décor and furnishings when one realises the
owner also owns and runs a high-end ladies fashion shop in
town. Meticulous attention to detail, vibrant colours and high
quality fixtures and fittings make this one of the best
accommodations in Tinos Town. The conversion from the
original residential dwelling is masterful but does mean there
is little uniformity in the make-up of accommodation units.
One constant thread in addition to the bedroom is the
bathroom, mini-fridge, TV, free wireless internet access and airconditioning. Likewise, with the exception of just one bedroom,
all come equipped with a small kitchenette unit suitable for
preparing light snacks. Outdoor seating varies from private
balconies to the use of common space, in particular a large
terrace by the small swimming/plunge pool and jacuzzi (open
15/05/14-15/09/14). By the same standard, views can vary
considerably. It is therefore not surprising that the units with the
best outdoor seating and views command the higher prices.
As only 2 of the 16 accommodation units bare any similarity, it
is probably best if you contact us by telephone for a more
in-depth breakdown based on your requirements should this
accommodation be of interest to you.
Guide Prices
July & August
June & September
Rest
7 Nights
£1050
£989
£959
14 Nights
£1367
£1246
£1186
room including all flights, transfers and ferry tickets.
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Porto Raphael Studios
& Apartments
In our opinion probably the best
accommodation in Porto
Porto Raphael Studios & Apartments
Porto, Tinos Island
Self-catering:
Apartments for 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 or
6 persons
Beach: Walk 6 mins.
Set in some wonderful gardens, this
property oozes quality. The local bus for
Tinos Town departs just 30 metres away
and Porto beach is little further being just
100 metres or so from the entrance to
Porto Raphael. Recent renovations have
made this a highly desirable residence,
in our opinion probably the best
accommodation in Porto. The three
separate buildings house a total of
30 air-conditioned units the smallest
of which are large studios that include
a bedroom/sitting area/kitchenette, TV,
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shower/wc and balcony or terrace facing
the sea. One bedroom apartments add a
separate lounge area, the two bedroom
apartments add a second bedroom.
Finally there is a larger two bedroom
apartment which has two bathrooms.
There is no additional charge for the
views over Porto Bay from the on site
Porto Raphael taverna plus breakfast can
be provided if requested for an additional
charge. So to summarize, this is high
grade accommodation set in an attractive
garden setting close to a sandy beach
and resort amenities.
Guide Prices
July & August
June & September
Rest
7 Nights
£1089
£983
£923
14 Nights
£1436
£1225
£1104
Prices shown are per person based on 2 persons sharing one studio room
Porto Vidali Studios
& Apartments
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There are tavernas and
a mini market within
easy walking distance
Porto Vidali Studios & Apartments
Porto, Tinos Island
Self-catering:
Porto beach can be reached in about 10 minutes from this
accommodation which consists of 8 air-conditioned
accommodation units including 5 one bedroom apartments
plus 3 studios. The local bus stop for Tinos Town is about 200
metres away and there are tavernas and a mini market within
easy walking distance. Quality furnishings and generous room
sizes are apparent with the added advantage of universal sea
facing aspects. Two of the apartments are located on the top
floor, the other three on the middle floor with the three studios
on the ground floor. Standard to all units is a bedroom/
kitchenette, shower/wc and balcony or terrace. The apartments
add a lounge area with two sofa beds.
Guide Prices
July & August
June & September
7 Nights
£938
£893
Rest
£893
14 Nights
£1134
£1044
£1044
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Drossoulitis Studios
& Apartments
Perfect beach front location
Drossoulitis Studios & Apartments
Porto, Tinos Island
Self-catering:
Apartments for 1, 2, 3 or
4 persons
The perfect beach front location is just
one of Drossoulitis’s favourable
attributes. There are three buildings
containing 17 air-conditioned
accommodations in total. The building
closest to the sea incorporates three one
bedroom apartments plus four, two
bedroom maisonettes. Just behind this
building but still facing the sea, the
second building contains three, first floor
studios plus three ground floor one
bedroom apartments. The last building
does not face the sea and is home to
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four, ground floor studios which face the
surrounding gardens. All rooms are
furnished to a high standard and contain
a bedroom/kitchenette, shower/wc, TV
and balcony or terrace. One bedroom
apartments add a separate lounge area
and in the maisonettes, the lounge area is
on the ground floor with the bedroom on
the top floor. Other facilities available to
guests include a small café and the use
of sun beds and umbrellas on the beach.
Porto Beach
Guide Prices
July & August
June & September
Rest
7 Nights
£968
£905
£905
14 Nights
£1195
£1068
£1068
Prices shown are per person based on 2 persons sharing one, ground
floor studio room including all flights, transfers and ferry tickets.
Nostos Studios
& Apartments
The local “Gialos”
taverna is close by
Nostos Studios & Apartments
Porto, Tinos Island
Self-catering:
The beach front location is first-rate as are the accommodation
standards which include decent sized rooms and good quality
furnishings. Eating out presents no problem either as the local
“Gialos” taverna is close by, so all the basic holiday essentials
are provided for. There are two buildings with six studios plus
six apartments in the larger of the two plus one studio and two
apartments in the other smaller structure, all of which face the
sea. Air conditioned bedroom/kitchenette, shower/wc, TV and
balcony or terrace is standard to all with a lounge area the only
difference in the apartments. Sun beds and umbrellas are
available for hire on the beach. For an extra charge, Nostos
offers breakfast in high season.
Guide Prices
July & August
June & September
Rest
7 Nights
£923
£893
£878
14 Nights
£1104
£1044
£1014
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Aegiali
Amorgos
...a landscape as rich in
beauty as in its history...
“Amorgos is a remarkably unspoiled
island at the south-eastern edge of the
Cyclades group, where traditional
customs are still inextricably interwoven
into a landscape as rich in beauty as in
its history.” So says a locally produced
tourist guide, and you know what... it’s
true! But seriously, Amorgos really is a
wonderful holiday destination with
fantastic opportunities to walk, visit
beautiful villages and interesting historical
sites, paint, photograph and observe
local nature. If this sounds too good to be
true, read on.
The Aegiali gulf is our holiday base, to be
precise, the small village and the island’s
second port of Ormos Aegiali,
dramatically surrounded by magnificent
hills carpeted with wild flowers and rare,
endemic herbs. Two, tree-lined, sandy
beaches stretch to the west of the village
which is home to a handful of fishing
caiques. Village amenities are not
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sophisticated with a handful of tavernas
and a small general store being more
than adequate considering ones holiday
needs on such an island. Walkers will be
in seventh heaven. A network of donkey
tracks links the three stunning villages of
Langada, Tholaria and Potamos,
renowned for their traditional
architecture. Along the way, one can
explore deep gorges, historical churches,
Byzantine monasteries and beautiful
chapels, all surrounded by stunning
scenery.
Further exploration of this hilly island is
essential. Hikers will relish the trek along
the 16 kilometres old road from Aegiali to
the brilliant-white village of Chora.
Alternatively, hire a car and travel along
the decent asphalted road. Chora is a
beautiful place with views to both the
east and west coast of Amorgos. 40
churches, shaded squares and narrow
lanes lie beneath the dominant Venetian
Castle in this must see location. A visit to
the village’s Archaeological Museum will
complete a memorable day.
If Amorgos does have one claim to fame,
it is the astonishing, one thousand-yearold Monastery of Hozoviotissa, an
amazing union of nature and art. This
eight floor building known as “the
monastery of the one wall” is
embosomed in the rock face, 300 metres
above the deep blue sea. This is all quite
extraordinary, as are the stunning, holy
icons that can be viewed within the
confines of the monastery.
The island’s main port of Katapola is also
worthy of mention. Linked to Aegiali by
both a 25 kilometres asphalted road and
ferries, the vibrant, busy waterfront, lined
with cafes and tavernas will provide a
welcome resting place for an hour or two
before making the journey back to Aegiali
by land or sea.
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Aegiali
Amorgos can be combined with Astypalea, Athens, Donoussa,
Folegandros (from mid-June), Iraklia, Koufonissia, Milos (from
mid-June), Mykonos (from mid-June), Naxos, Paros, Santorini
(from mid-June) & Schinoussa.
Local agencies offer an air-conditioned coach tour of the island
including Hozoviotissa Monastery, Chora, tower of Arkesini,
and ancient Minoa plus walking tours. Divers will be delighted
to note that there is a PADI dive centre based in Aegiali.
TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS
Guide prices are based on flights from London to Athens. Travel
between the mainland and Amorgos is by ferry (7 hrs. 40 mins.).
Please contact us for details of the many alternative
permutations of travel from the U.K. to Amorgos including flying
to Santorini instead of Athens.
Aegiali
CAR HIRE
Daily hire from £31. Weekly hire from £212. Please contact us
for exact prices.
FREE ISLAND MAP
We will include with your tickets a free, comprehensive map of
the island(s) you are visiting, subject to availability.
Aegiali
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Hotel Aegialis
One of the best accommodations
on the island of Amorgos
Hotel Aegialis
Aegiali, Amorgos Island
Superior rooms for 1, 2 or
3 persons
Family suites for 2, 3 or 4 persons
Honeymoon suite for 2 persons
Transfer from Aegiali port: 3 mins.
Transfer from Katapola port: 20 mins.
Where does one start in describing what
we consider to be not only one of the
best accommodations on the island of
Amorgos, but also one of the best
located accommodations in our
complete Greek islands holiday
programme. Without doubt, it is the Hotel
Aegialis’ amenities that set it apart from
other accommodation on Amorgos. The
hotel’s 50 bedrooms are split between 5
blue and white buildings. We can offer
standard rooms, superior rooms, family
suites, a stunning, luxury suite known as
the honeymoon suite and exclusive
rooms. All accommodation is airconditioned, faces the sea, has en-suite
facilities, TV, small fridge, hair dryer, safe,
bathrobes, pool towels and a balcony or
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terrace with table and chairs. Superior
rooms are considerably larger than the
standard rooms, have more modern
furnishings and come with both a larger
bathroom and balcony or terrace. Family
suites further add a lounge area with sofa
beds whilst the honeymoon suite has two
bathrooms, one with a jacuzzi spa, a
separate lounge with sofa beds, a
bedroom with canopied, king-size bed
and three private verandas. Exclusive
rooms differ from the superior rooms in
benefiting from a king-size bed, walk-in
closet, lounge area and large outdoor
terrace with sea view. Before we move on
to describe the hotel’s facilities, we must
comment on the hotel’s location which
has an overriding influence on everything.
As stated in our introduction to Amorgos,
Aegiali is dramatically surrounded by
magnificent hills. The view from virtually
every part of the Hotel Aegialis takes in
this breathtaking view. Whether you are
sitting on your balcony, having breakfast,
lunch or dinner on the hotel’s main
terrace or lounging around the outdoor
swimming pool, the truly stunning view
towards the village over the bay of Aegiali
is ever present. Having already
mentioned the outdoor swimming pool,
other facilities include an outdoor pool
bar, restaurant and lounge as well as a
very impressive, fully equipped Laion Idor
Thalasso Spa & beauty centre which
occupies a whole building on its own.
The ground floor area, which includes
indoor pool, sauna, jacuzzi and gym, is
free to hotel guests. The treatment area
on the first floor is charged extra. Please
ask for a full list of available treatments.
To walk down to the village will take
about 10 minutes but the journey back
will take longer due to the incline. On the
way into the village one skirts a sandy,
tree-lined beach and in the opposite
direction to the village a second, smaller,
sandy beach is about 20 minutes’ walk
away from the hotel. The
Giannakopoulos family, Irini, Nikitas,
Stamatis and Kaliovi are most hospitable
and will welcome advising you on the
wonderful, local walks & hikes to be had
from the hotel. They are indefatigable in
their enthusiasm for their home island
and want nothing more than to share that
same enthusiasm with their guests. A
very warm welcome awaits. Please note
that this hotel is open all year!
Guide Prices
July & August
June & September
Rest
7 Nights
£1204
£1120
£1002
14 Nights
£1615
£1446
£1211
Lakki Village
Located directly on the
sandy beach of Aegiali
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Lakki Village
Breakfast included
Self-catering:
Superior Apartments for 2, 3 or 4 persons
Maisonette for 2, 3 or 4 persons
The Lakki Village is located directly on the sandy beach of
Aegiali, approximately 300 metres from the village of the same
name. A variety of simple but tasteful accommodation is offered
in the 18 buildings that make up the Lakki Village. Superior
rooms include air-conditioning, fridge, satellite TV, safe box, hair
dryer, bathroom and balcony or terrace. Studios add a
kitchenette whilst the standard apartments add a second
bedroom. Superior apartments have just the one main bedroom
but include a separate bedroom with lounge area. Finally, the
maisonette occupies two floors with open-plan kitchenette and
bedroom on the ground floor and separate bedroom with
lounge area on the first floor. An attractive swimming pool with
terrace is located behind the sea front taverna and bar area. A
traditional welcome awaits from Niki Gavalas and family.
Guide Prices
July & August
June & September
Rest
7 Nights
£1087
£960
£930
14 Nights
£1379
£1126
£1066
Prices shown are per person based on 2 persons sharing one superior
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Hotel Yperia
The Yperia has already
established an impressive
repeat clientele
Hotel Yperia
Beach: Walk 5 mins.
Operational for only the past five years,
the Yperia has already established an
impressive repeat clientele, evidence if
need be that the hotel offers both quality
and high standards. Owner Antonis is not
resting on his laurels though, striving to
improve his establishment wherever
possible. There are only 18 rooms in
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the hotel, 9 of which are classified as
standard, 7 as superior and there are
2 rooms anomalously suitable for both
family and honeymooners! All bedrooms
are air-conditioned and include a
shower/wc, hair dryer, TV, fridge, couch
or chairs, safe box and balcony or
terrace. Superior rooms overlook the pool
area and have the benefit of a full sea
view whilst standard rooms overlook the
village and port area with a restricted sea
view. A sea-facing terrace adjacent to the
small pool and surrounding paved area
where sun beds and umbrellas are
available to residents, is venue for the
prime, buffet breakfast. Finally, the hotel
offers its guests free Wi-Fi and LAN
connection.
Guide Prices
July & August
June & September
Rest
7 Nights
£1111
£1020
£990
14 Nights
£1428
£1247
£1186
Hotel Filoxenia
Small and friendly,
village hotel
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Hotel Filoxenia
Beach: Walk 5 mins.
With the enviable accolade of achieving very high satisfaction
ratings from our clients in 2013, the hotel’s third year with
“Greek Sun,” we have no hesitation in recommending this
establishment. Maintained to a high standard by owners Nikitas
and wife Galina and belying its age of eleven years, we are very
pleased to offer this small and friendly, village hotel. Being just
a stones throw from the heart of Aegiali, the Filoxenia is most
conveniently located for shops, cafes and tavernas. The seafacing terrace, “Sunset” café and bar offer guests a perfect
view of the setting sun as do all ten air-conditioned bedrooms
which include shower/wc, fridge, TV, balcony or terrace and
a very favourable grade of furnishings.
Guide Prices
July & August
June & September
Rest
7 Nights
£1073
£952
£940
14 Nights
£1359
£1118
£1094
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Agios Stavros
Donoussa
...the quintessence of peaceful,
unspoilt Greek island holiday life...
Many of our clients holiday in Greece
every year and have done so for
countless years. For those of you who
can remember the Greek islands in the
late seventies and early eighties and
hanker for those halcyon days, Donoussa
may be the answer to your dreams. From
the moment the beautiful harbour village
of Agios Stavros comes in to view as the
inter-island ferry rounds the headland,
hearts start beating faster in anticipation
and memories come flooding back of the
Greek islands in bygone times. The lovely
sandy beach, the whitewashed village
walls overrun with bougainvillaea, the
picturesque tavernas and little shops all
make Agios Stavros port special. Dinner
in one of the tavernas by the beach is
priceless, virtue of the sun setting in the
most fantastic display of colour.
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The rest of Donoussa is equally
enthralling. Walkers will be rewarded in
their efforts. Several excellent beaches,
including Kendros (20 minute walk) and
Livadi and the unspoilt rural communities
of Mirsini and Kalotaritissa (about an
hour’s walk to each) are within striking
distance for the enthusiast. However, in
2008 the islanders introduced a bus
service which makes use of the newly
asphalted road connecting Agios Stravros
with the outlying villages. All in all, we are
very taken by Donoussa and feel it
captures the quintessence of peaceful,
unspoilt Greek island holiday life.
Donoussa can be combined with
Amorgos, Astypalea, Athens, Iraklia,
Koufonissia, Naxos, Paros & Schinoussa.
Caique boats to the beach at Livadi.
TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS
London to Athens. Travel between the
mainland and Donoussa is by ferry (6 hrs.
45 mins.). Please contact us for details of
travel from the U.K. to Donoussa.
FREE ISLAND MAP
Pension Iliovasilema
Wonderful, panoramic
sea views
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Pension Iliovasilema
Agios Stavros, Donoussa Island
Pension - Breakfast included
Beach: Walk 2 mins.
Kendros
Tourist accommodation is very, very thin on the ground on
Donoussa. In high season, the risk of sleeping on the beach is
a reality if one should turn up ‘on spec’ hoping to arrange
accommodation. The Iliovasilema is located on the southern
promontory of Agios Stavros bay. The cluster of rooms number
15 in total. Rooms are quite basic, very simply furnished and
have a bedroom, en suite shower and wc, fridge and a balcony
or terrace some of which are shared. Most rooms also have
coffee making facilities. Studios are open-plan with a
kitchenette and the apartments add a second room with 2 sofa
beds. Free WiFi internet access is available. One can eat in the
accommodation’s own taverna which commands wonderful,
panoramic sea views.
Agios Stavros
Guide Prices
July & August
June & September
7 Nights
£1018
£967
Rest
£932
14 Nights
£1230
£1133
£1068
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Koufonissia
...one of the smallest islands
in the Cyclades...
Situated to the southeast of its more
illustrious neighbour Naxos, Koufonissia
is two islands separated by a 200 metre
straight. The upper, low, flat, populated
island is one of the smallest islands in the
Cyclades with an area of just 3.5 square
kms. and a population of 284. In spite of
its diminutive size, Koufonissia is
becoming quite a trendy place to visit by
virtue of its high quality beaches and
cosy island atmosphere. With the largest
fleet in Greece in direct proportion to the
population, fishing is the main, year
round occupation on the island.
Testimony to its growing popularity,
Koufonissia does have many restaurants,
tavernas and cafes together with some
local art shops and a post office. We
found the meals in the local hostelries to
be of a high standard with fish in plentiful
supply courtesy of the home fleet. There
is no possibility of car or bike hire as the
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only asphalted roads are in and around
the village. Anyhow, the island is small
enough to walk around in one morning.
Beaches are the big plus on Koufonissia.
There are 4 really superb stretches of
sand within a thirty minute walk of the
village.
Koufonissia can be combined with
Amorgos, Athens, Donoussa,
Folegandros, Iraklia, Milos, Mykonos,
Naxos, Paros, Santorini & Schinoussa.
Excursion boats to various beaches
including lower Koufonissia island where
there is a sandy beach and high quality
taverna. On certain days of the week it is
possible to make day trips to Iraklia,
Naxos and Schinoussa using the local
ferries.
TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS
London to Santorini. Travel between
Santorini and Koufonissia is by ferry (1 hr.
travel from the U.K. to Koufonissia.
FREE ISLAND MAP
Villa Ostria
Just five minutes from the
town beach and tavernas
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Villa Ostria
Koufonissia Island
Hotel
Self-catering:
Studio for 1, 2 or 3 persons
Superior Studio for 2 or 3 persons
Beach: Walk 5 mins.
Nikitas Simos’ accommodation at the Villa Ostria is kept in
tip-top condition. There are 3 types of accommodation on offer
with 10 standard bedrooms, one studio and one superior studio
all of which have shower and wc, balcony or terrace, fridge,
safe-box, fan and breakfast catering facilities. The studio
additionally has a lounge/kitchenette area which is separate in
the superior studio. Breakfast can be taken at the neighbouring
Annabil café and paid for locally. A bar and small reception with
exchange facilities conclude this very comfortable and
recommended accommodation which is situated just five
minutes from the town beach and tavernas.
Guide Prices
July & August
June & September
7 Nights
£988
£898
Rest
£868
14 Nights
£1200
£1019
£958
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Koufonissia
Nostos Studios
Close to both beach
and village life
Nostos Studios
Koufonissia Island
Self-catering:
Studios for 1, 2, 3 or 4 persons
Beach: Walk 5 mins.
Guide Prices
July & August
June & September
7 Nights
£1079
£1003
£958
14 Nights
£1381
£1230
£1139
studio including all flights, transfers and ferry tickets.
The seven, open-plan, traditional Nostos
Studios are divided between two
buildings and are close to both beach
and village life. Each studio includes a
kitchenette, hairdryer, TV, shower/wc and
balcony or terrace with sea view. Three of
the studios are large enough
to take an extra bed and accommodate
three persons, the remaining four are
even larger and can accommodate up
to four persons. All seven units are
air-conditioned and are well furnished in
the simple, traditional Cycladic style with
blues and whites the dominant colours.
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Tsigouri Beach
Schinoussa
Charm, unspoilt, even dreamy...
When it comes to travel and the Greek
islands, guide books rarely agree and
quite often have a completely contrary
view to our own. Schinoussa however,
seems to attract the same plaudits from
us all. Charm, unspoilt, even dreamy are
just some of the epithets showered on
this diminutive island in the eastern
Cyclades.
The Lilliputian port of Mirsini is the
island’s gateway. The principal village,
Chora, is only 15 minutes’ walk away.
The one main street in the village is home
to the usual mix of tavernas (four at the
last count), cafes, mini-markets and
residential dwellings. From here, various
donkey tracks lead to umpteen beaches
that vary in consistency from pebble to
gritty sand. The nearest of the dozen or
so beaches that are worth frequenting is
Tsigouri taking about 10 minutes down
and 20 minutes back up to Chora,
depending on the number of breathers
you take!
Walkers will relish the paucity of
motorised transport on Schinoussa,
taking to the tracks and venturing further
afield to beaches such as Psili Ammos,
Fikio & Bazeou, but be sure to take food
and water with you as there are no
tavernas in these areas. Schinoussa has
rated very highly as a destination on a
consistent basis, based on our clients
returned questionnaires.
TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS
mainland and Schinoussa is by ferry (6
hrs. 50 mins.). Please contact us for
permutations of travel from the U.K.
to Schinoussa.
FREE ISLAND MAP
Schinoussa can be combined with
Amorgos, Athens, Donoussa, Iraklia,
Koufonissia, Naxos & Paros.
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Hotel Iliovasilema
Super view of the sea and
the neighbouring islands
Hotel Iliovasilema
Chora, Schinoussa Island
terrace. 10 of the rooms also have a
distant sea view. The super view of the
sea and the neighbouring islands
accompanies your breakfast, taken on
the hotel terrace. Two beaches are within
reasonable walking distance, Tsigouri
being 10 minutes away but allow a
further 5 minutes at least to Livadi beach.
Guide Prices
Located on the edge of Chora village,
just a few minutes’ walk to the nearest
tavernas, this hotel has 29 airconditioned rooms all with bedroom,
shower, wc, fridge, TV and balcony or
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July & August
June & September
7 Nights
£1003
£928
Rest
£913
14 Nights
£1230
£1079
£1049
Villa Ghrispos
Just a short stroll from
the beach
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Villa Ghrispos
Tsigouri Beach, Schinoussa Island
Self-catering:
Apartment for 2, 3 or 4 persons
Beach: Walk 1 min.
This delightful establishment is owned by Georgos Ghrispos
and is split between the original hotel building close to the
waterfront and the newer part of the hotel about 40 metres
above. Both parts of the hotel are just a short stroll from
the beach. The older part of the hotel building consists of
8 bedrooms all equipped with air-conditioning, shower/wc,
satellite TV and mini-fridge. 5 of these rooms have sea view, 2
have side sea view and one has garden view. All but 2 of these
8 rooms have a private balcony or terrace, the two without
sharing one large balcony. The newer section of the hotel
consists of 4 rooms, 5 studios one apartment and one suite.
All are air-conditioned, with private balcony or terrace and sea
view. Likewise, all come equipped with shower/wc, LCD
satellite TV, mini-fridge, bathrobes and slippers. Studios add
a kitchenette, whilst the apartment further adds an
interconnecting bedroom. The suite consists of one bedroom
plus a lounge. Breakfast is not included for guests staying in
the studios and apartments. The village of Chora can be
reached on foot up quite a steep track in about 20 minutes. The
wonderful, seafront location of this accommodation is worthy of
mention as is the Villa’s own taverna, the tables of which line
the large terrace facing the sea, all tempting inducements to
choose this accommodation for a relaxing holiday.
Guide Prices
July & August
June & September
Rest
7 Nights
£1003
£889
£889
14 Nights
£1230
£1000
£1000
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Agios Georgios
Iraklia
For the jaded, desperate to escape
the pressures of modern living...
Iraklia is the southern most island of the
eastern small Cyclades. Measuring just
19 sq. km., it is possible to walk the
entire length of the one, 3.5 km. asphalt
road which runs from Agios Georgios, the
port of arrival, to Chora, also known as
Panagia the town of “Our Lady”. For the
jaded, desperate to escape the pressures
of modern living or if one is just tired of
the conventional destinations in the
eastern Mediterranean, this island has to
be a strong contender. However, do not
expect this solitude to come with such
creature comforts as taxis, or a wide
choice of shops and tavernas although
there is now a bus that runs 3 times a
day from the port to Chora and back
except on Sunday. With just 100
permanent residents, there is certainly no
problem switching off and relaxing on
Iraklia. One can visit sandy, Livadi beach,
the best on the island and sit in tavernas
shaded by pine trees in Agios Georgios.
Maybe the walk on the surviving mule
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path from Agios Georgios along the west
coast to the cave with stalactites near
Vourkaria Bay will lure the more sprightly.
After exploring the cave to a depth of 120
metres one can continue on the path to
sandy, Alimia beach.
Iraklia can be combined with Amorgos,
Athens, Donoussa, Koufonissia, Naxos,
Paros & Schinoussa.
Occasional caiques to beaches and
Schinoussa island.
TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS
mainland and Iraklia is by ferry (6 hrs. 30
mins.). Please contact us for details of
travel from the U.K. to Iraklia.
FREE ISLAND MAP
Villa Zografos
Situated atop a hill with
quite stunning views
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Villa Zografos
Livadi, Iraklia Island
Virtually equidistant from the port of Agios Georgios and
the hilltop town of Chora, Villa Zografos is situated atop
a hill with quite stunning views of the Aegean and the
neighbouring islands of Schinoussa and Koufonissia. 5 of the 6
bedrooms have en suite shower and wc, fridge, TV, safe-box,
coffee making facilities, terrace with table and chairs
and the above mentioned, breathtaking views. The 6th room
differs only in adding a small bedroom with a single bed.
All rooms are air-conditioned. Breakfast is included, served
in the terraced garden that fronts the accommodation.
The owners are Yiannis and Evi who can, subject to mutual
agreement, provide free transportation in their vehicle to Agios
Georgos and Livadi. The gorgeous sandy beach of Livadi can
be reached on foot in about 15 minutes. A very small collection
of shops can be found in Chora and Agios Georgios if required,
the latter offering a choice of tavernas. It really is difficult to
believe that such tranquillity and seclusion can be found in the
heart of the Aegean Sea.
Guide Prices
July & August
June & September
7 Nights
£1079
£958
Rest
£943
14 Nights
£1381
£1139
£1109
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Thira
Santorini
...the beauty of its location is
unsurpassed in Greece.
Also known as Thira, Santorini is an
island of extremes. How else could you
describe a place where the inhabitants
have built towns on a cliff's edge
hundreds of feet above the sea, where
the beaches are black and where
smouldering volcanoes lay only a short
boat ride away? These unique attributes
attract a steady stream of cruise ships
and holiday jets making Santorini one of
our busier island destinations. In spite of
the crowds, Santorini remains an
absolutely stunning island with its white
villages clinging to the volcanic cliffs,
views to die for and quite amazing
sunsets.
The geological origins of Santorini as we
know it today are well documented. In
1450 BC this volcanic island erupted thus
forming the crescent shaped caldera.
Overlooking this caldera, all with equally
spectacular views, we have selected
three areas for our accommodation.
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Thira is the island’s capital and as such
is the most busy and commercialised.
That said, the domed churches, barrelroofed cave houses, hotels, bars and
restaurants that have been terraced into
the lip of the caldera are captivating in
their quite astounding locality. Away from
the rim of the caldera, the town has
several excellent museums, many trendy
shops and a staggering choice of places
to eat and drink, many staying open into
the small hours. Without doubt, Thira is
the best base to explore Santorini as a
whole. An excellent bus network
connects Thira with all the main towns,
villages and tourist attractions including
the black pebble beach areas of Perissa
and Kamares as well as the amazing
Minoan archaeological site at Akrotiri.
Most of the organised excursions also
emanate from Thira. Imerovigli is only a
couple of kilometres north of Thira,
connected by a cliff-top path. In common
with Thira, this area commands the same
caldera views but is less busy. With its
own restaurants, cafes and shops,
Imerovigli is self sufficient in holiday
facilities. The same spectacular footpath
that skirts the caldera and connects Thira
and Imerovigli then runs to the north of
the island to Oia. Designated a traditional
settlement, Oia’s white and pastelcoloured houses with red pebble walls
cling to the cliff face along with the
famous Skafta cave houses, blue-domed
churches and ship-owners neo-classical
mansions. Shops, cafes, bars and
restaurants are plentiful. This
combination makes Oia a fine and quieter
alternative to Thira but being so far north
does make it that more difficult to explore
Santorini as a whole.
Wherever you choose to stay on
Santorini, the view will stay with you
forever.
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Thira
Santorini can be combined with Amorgos, Anafi, Antiparos,
Athens, Crete, Folegandros, Koufonissia, Milos, Mykonos,
Naxos, Paros, Sikinos & Tinos.
A wide selection of coach and boat trips are offered including
land based excursions that visit the excavations at Akrotiri,
swimming at Perissa and a wine tasting experience at one of
the wine making companies based on the island. Sea
excursions include the islets of Nea Kameni and Palia Kameni
where one can swim in the hot springs and the neighbouring
island of Thirasia. Our local agent will also be able to assist you
in booking scuba diving, mountain biking, horse riding, sea
kayaking and various watersports.
Thirastefani
TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS
Guide prices are based on direct flights from London Gatwick
to Santorini. Please contact us for details of the many
alternative permutations of travel from the U.K. to Santorini.
CAR HIRE
for exact prices.
FREE ISLAND MAP
Oia
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Nomikos Villas
The 180 degree vista that
greets the eye is mesmerising
Nomikos Villas
Thirastefani, near Thira,
Santorini Island
Beach: Bus 15 mins.
This accommodation possesses one of
the most spectacular positions in Greece.
Situated on the edge of the caldera, just
north of Thira, the 180 degree vista that
greets the eye is mesmerising. To the
north the mirror image of cliff-top Oia, to
the south the cascade of Thira, to the
west the smouldering craters of Thirasia,
Nea Kameni & Palia Kameni, in all, a
totally awesome sight. Built into the cliff
face, the Nomikos Villas consist of 15
air-conditioned studios and apartments.
Standard studio accommodation
includes a bedroom/kitchenette and
shower/wc whilst the standard
apartments add a lounge with sofa beds.
Both these types of unit are adjacent to
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the pool/communal terrace area and do
not have their own private balcony or
terrace. A balcony or terrace is available
in most of the superior studios which
carry a premium. All the accommodation
faces towards the sea as do the small
swimming/plunge pool and wonderful
terrace and bar. All take full advantage
of their precipitous perch with quite
amazing sunsets. Devoid of roads, with
access only by paths, this area, known
as Thirastefani, is generally quiet. Thira
itself is reached via the cliff-top path
or the coastal road, both taking about 1015 minutes on foot. Local buses take 15
minutes to travel across the island to the
nearest beach at Monolithos. Nomikos
Villas is definitely one of the jewels in our
accommodation crown. We defy you
to find a more romantic, breathtaking
and stunning holiday location in the
Greek islands.
Guide Prices
July & August
June & September
Rest
7 Nights
£969
£921
£834
14 Nights
£1398
£1301
£1126
studio room with breakfast including all flights and transfers.
New Haroula Hotel
Only 300 metres or so
from the centre of Thira
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New Haroula Hotel
Thira, Santorini Island
Beach: Bus 20 mins.
Situated away from the main road but only 300 metres or so
from the centre of Thira, the New Haroula is perfectly located to
take advantage of this busy, vibrant town with its large selection
of cafes, shops, restaurants and tavernas. All 49 bedrooms are
air-conditioned and contain a TV, fridge, shower or bath, wc
and balcony or terrace with most overlooking the hotel’s
swimming pool. A large lounge and bar area front the hotel.
Guide Prices
July & August
June & September
Rest
7 Nights
£843
£767
£722
14 Nights
£1145
£994
£903
Hotel Santorini Palace
Geared to make the
most of your holiday
Hotel Santorini Palace
Thira, Santorini Island
mins.
Beach: Bus 15 mins.
We consider this to be one of the best
value first class hotels on Santorini. From
the moment one steps into the opulent
reception area, this establishment, with
its grand Cycladic style, is geared to
make the most of your holiday on
Santorini. All 95 bedrooms and suites are
large, airy, with bathroom, hair dryer,
fridge and are air-conditioned.
The position of the hotel, about 10-15
minutes’ walk south of Thira, is as good
as can be without actually being on the
caldera’s edge, situated no more than 2
minutes’ walk away. A large swimming
pool and pool bar occupy a sizeable area
that overlooks the surrounding
countryside and distant sea. The hotel
restaurant is where you partake of your
included buffet breakfast before
venturing out to visit the many special
sights of Santorini. A day on one of the
black pebble beaches may interest you,
in which case hop on one of the
municipal buses from the bus station in
Thira and trundle through the vine
carpeted countryside for 40 minutes or
so to Perissa or Kamares. A dip in the
hotel pool upon your return is the perfect
prelude to another magnificent Santorini
sunset on the edge of the volcano.
Guide Prices
July & August
June & September
Rest
7 Nights
£951
£831
£758
14 Nights
£1362
£1120
£976
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Pegasus Suites
The views are staggering from any
of Pegasus’ many vantage points
Pegasus Suites
Imerovigli, Santorini Island.
Breakfast included
Studios & Suites for 1, 2, 3, 4 or
5 persons
Beach: Bus 15 mins.
Accommodation with views of the
caldera carries a premium and Pegasus
Suites is no different in this respect.
However, this accommodation does have
the edge on many of its neighbours in
respect of quality, which is first class. All
16 units are air-conditioned, have a sea
facing terrace and come equipped with
satellite TV, free ADSL internet
connection, pool and beach towels, CD
player, safe-box, mini-bar, hair-dryer,
bathrobes and slippers. Of course, the
views are staggering from any of
Pegasus’ many vantage points. Standard
studios include an open-plan bedroom
with sitting area, shower/wc and terrace
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with sea view. Superior studios have a
larger bedroom with queen-size bed. The
“Classic Studio” adds an outdoor, heated
jacuzzi. The suites all differ in one way or
another. As there are 11 different types of
suite, please contact us for more
information and prices. Built into the
cliffside, all accommodation is linked by
steps with the lowest tier given over to
the pool and pool bar. Breakfast can be
taken by the pool or served on ones
terrace. In summary, this is elegant,
superbly situated accommodation.
Guide Prices
July & August
June & September
Rest
7 Nights
£1154
£1048
£1009
14 Nights
£1766
£1555
£1476
Nikos Villas
Jaw-dropping views
over the caldera
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Nikos Villas
Oia, Santorini Island
Standard apartments for 2, 3 or 4 persons
Superior apartments for 2, 3 or 4 persons
Honeymoon suite
Beach: Car 10 mins.
This accommodation excels on so many levels. The location
is quite superb with both jaw-dropping views over the caldera
plus the convenience of Oia’s shops, tavernas and cafes
being within sauntering distance. The standard of all 32
accommodation units easily warrants the official ‘A’ category
status with all fixtures, fittings and furniture of a high standard.
In similar fashion, the hotel’s facilities outstrip many of its
contemporaries, virtue of a larger than average pool and
spacious reception/lounge/breakfast area. Studios have the
standard bedroom/kitchenette with shower/wc and balcony
or terrace layout. Standard apartments add a lounge with sofa
bed(s), this being larger in the superior apartments and even
larger in the suites which are enormous. All accommodation
has satellite TV and safe-box and is air-conditioned, some also
have caldera views. Buffet breakfast is included and snacks
and drinks are available at the pool bar. Last but not least are
the care and attention shown to detail in providing first rate
accommodation for their guests and the warmth and hospitality
shown those same guests by Nikos and his family. In Nikos’
own words, courtesy of their prospectus, “with respect to the
history and the tradition of our land, we restored the already
existing cave houses and have extended our hotel area,
so as to be able to offer all the contemporary services”.
Guide Prices
July & August
June & September
Rest
7 Nights
£1215
£1215
£1154
14 Nights
£1873
£1873
£1752
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Klissidi Beach
Anafi
...pumice blanketed, majestic former
berth of the legendary Argonauts.
If you are seeking genuine, unspoilt
Greek island life, Anafi is the one! Sail
directly east from Santorini for about 100
minutes and you will hit this pumice
blanketed, majestic former berth of the
legendary Argonauts. Being one of the
least accessible islands of the Cyclades,
Anafi does not offer large hotel
accommodation, excursions by
motorcoach or clubs. Instead, one can
experience the delights of Agios
Nikolaos, the small, cliff-backed port of
arrival with its couple of tavernas and
café and the truly unspoilt hilltop Chora,
just a short bus ride (4 km) from Agios
Nikolaos. With only a few tavernas,
bakery, small shops and post office, your
weekly visit to the out of town
hypermarket at home will become a
distant memory as you stroll the
enchanting, narrow alleys of Chora. If you
prefer not to travel by bus, a 1.5 km
donkey track is still used by enthusiastic
walkers. The string of beaches that run
the length of the south coast of Anafi are
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nothing short of impressive. From the
cliff-sheltered sands at Agios Nikolaos, a
short walk leads east to Klissidi, 200
metres of gently shelving, fine sand, one
taverna and the location of our
accommodation. Even more splendid are
the dune backed sands of Roukounas,
an hours walk east of Klissidi. Monastiri
beach and the coves of Katalimatsa are
even further east but all within walking
distance. If you are feeling lazy, a small
excursion boat operates between Agios
Nikolaos & Monastiri from where it is
possible to walk to the Monasteries of
Zoodogou Pyrgi & Panaghia
Kalamiotissa. We hope that Anafi’s
unspoilt character is retained. In spite of
a government building restriction order
for the Chora we cannot help wonder
how long the island will resist the
onslaught of increasing numbers,
especially as the island is now feted in a
number of guide books. There is of
course one simple answer. Go now
before the situation changes!
Anafi can be combined with Athens,
Folegandros, Naxos, Paros, Santorini &
Sikinos.
Caiques from Agios Nikolaos port to
Monastiri beach.
TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS
Guide prices are based on direct flights
from London Gatwick to Santorini. Travel
between Santorini and Anafi is by ferry
(1 hr. 40 mins.). Please contact us for
Anafi.
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Apollon Village Hotel
The antipathy of large, high-rise
holiday accommodation
Self-catering:
Apartments for 1, 2, 3 or 4
persons
Beach: Walk 3-10 mins.
Shops: Walk 30 mins. or bus 4 mins.
With just 5 rooms, 2 studios and 12
apartments, Apollon Village Hotel
(formerly Villa Apollon), owned and run by
the delightful Loudaros family of Mum,
Dad, two daughters and son, is the
antipathy of large, high-rise holiday
accommodation. The sandy, tamarisk
shaded beach of Klissidi is between 3
and 10 minutes’ walk, depending on
which accommodation you have chosen,
down quite a steep path. The only other
facilities in the immediate area are one
taverna close to the beach and the
Apollon Village’s own coffee shop where
the home made cakes are a triumph.
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Apollon Village Hotel
Klissidi, Anafi Island
The walk along the coastal path to the
port of Agios Nikolaos will take
approximately 20 minutes whilst the bus
for Chora stops just a short walk from the
accommodation. Eschew the bus and
walkers will benefit from the pleasing 30
minute stroll to Chora, with views to
match. All rooms offer a bath or shower,
wc, fridge, TV, telephone, hair-dryer,
balcony or terrace and all but one have
sea view. Studios, all with sea view, add
kitchenette facilities. The 12 apartments,
all with superb sea view, are only eight
years old, very spacious and open plan
with a living area containing two sofa
beds. All accommodation is airconditioned. Keen walkers will head east,
eager to explore the super beaches at
Katalimatsa, Roukounas and Monastiri.
Both Anafi and Apollon Village Hotel have
received very high customer satisfaction
ratings in the years that we have featured
them and we have no hesitation
whatsoever in recommending them to
our clients, many of whom have made
their views very clear by returning in
consecutive years after their initial visit.
Guide Prices
July & August
June & September
7 Nights
£935
£875
Rest
£871
14 Nights
£1116
£1011
£1007
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Hora
Folegandros
...Hora... one of the most beautiful,
traditional villages of its kind...
Port of arrival on Folegandros is
Karavostasis, which experienced a
generous makeover in summer 2008 and
now boasts an attractive waterfront with
cafes and tavernas. Two beaches
straddle the finger of land that
accommodates the port and its environs,
the more westerly of the two being
superior. After undertaking a short
transfer of 10 minutes, you alight in the
cliff-top village of Hora, a completely
different world. It is no exaggeration to
describe Hora as one of the most
beautiful, traditional villages of its kind in
the Greek islands. Non-essential traffic is
barred from the inner village. Cafes and
tavernas abound and prosper in this
unusual environment, their location
beneath almond trees and adjacent to
the village church adding to the
attraction. The village itself is perched on
a sheer cliff, some 700 feet above the
sea. The views are superb, exaggerated
more so when the effort is made to climb
that bit higher on the path from the village
to the church of Kimisis Theotokou.
Karavostasis
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Local transport is restricted to the bus
service between the port, Hora and the
island’s only other settlement, Pano
Meria. Along the way a stop is made at
Agali Beach in Vathy Bay. From here it is
possible to follow the coastal path to a
second excellent beach at Agios
Nikolaos. In fact, walkers will take full
advantage of the many mule tracks that
criss-cross the island, legacy of the days
when the cultivation of barley was the
local economy’s mainstay.
Hora
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Hora
Folegandros can be combined with
Amorgos, Anafi, Athens, Koufonissia,
Milos, Mykonos, Naxos, Paros, Santorini
& Sikinos.
Caique excursions around the island and
to the beaches. Superb walking.
TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS
from London Gatwick to Santorini.
Travel between Santorini and
Folegandros is by ferry (50 mins.). Please
contact us for details of the many
the U.K. to Folegandros.
Hora
CAR HIRE
One can rent cars, pushbikes and
mopeds locally.
FREE ISLAND MAP
Hora
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Hotel Polykandia
A super hotel in a beautiful,
traditional village
Hotel Polykandia
Hora, Folegandros Island
Standard rooms for 1 or
2 persons
3 persons
Junior suites for 1, 2, 3 or
4 persons
Self-catering:
3 persons
Junior suites for 1, 2, 3 or
4 persons
Beach: Bus 10 mins.
In our opinion, this is probably one of the
best value hotels in the village of Hora. A
very attractive swimming pool and
terrace is centrepiece to the hotel’s
facilities. The accommodation includes 8
standard rooms all with air-conditioning,
fridge, hairdryer, satellite TV, safe box and
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balcony or terrace and 17 larger superior
rooms four of which include a
kitchenette. Two of the 3 junior suites
have two bedrooms (one double and
one twin), kitchenette and 2 bathrooms,
the third differs only by having one
bathroom. A pleasant lounge area, bar
and breakfast room, where buffet
breakfast is included in your holiday
price, constitute the public rooms.
Alternatively, breakfast al fresco is
possible on the pool facing terrace. The
hotel is very conveniently situated for the
main village square which is only 3
minutes’ walk or so away. The bus that
connects Hora with the beach at Agali
commences its journey about 2 minutes’
walk from the hotel. Hora on Folegandros
is one of the very few villages in Greece
that does not permit through traffic, a
great advantage to the Hotel Polykandia.
Likewise, the benefit to the village in the
evenings is most marked with the
tavernas and cafes flourishing in this
traffic-free zone. All in all, a super hotel in
a beautiful, traditional village.
Guide Prices
July & August
June & September
Rest
7 Nights
£1010
£898
£894
14 Nights
£1296
£1064
£1060
Vardia Bay Studios
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Located on the headland
overlooking the port of
Karavostasis
Vardia Bay Studios
Karavostasis, Folegandros Island
Standard studios for 1 or 2 persons
Superior studios for 1, 2 or 3 persons
Transfer from the port: Walk 4 mins.
Beach: Walk 3 mins.
Located on the headland overlooking the port of Karavostasis,
the Vardia Bay is a set of 17 well maintained, attractive and
good quality studios and 4 apartments. Standard studios are
located on the ground floor with side sea view whereas the
superior studios and apartments are on the first and top floors
with full sea view. All rooms have bathroom, hairdryer,
kitchenette, balcony or terrace and are air-conditioned.
Apartments add a living room with two sofa beds. Within the
local area there are mini markets, cafes and tavernas, and if you
want to reach Chora there is a frequent bus service which runs
quite late in the evening. The shingle beach on either side of the
headland is only a 3 minute walk from the studios. Clients
staying at Vardia Bay have free use of the Chora Resort
swimming pool.
Guide Prices
July & August
June & September
7 Nights
£1100
£896
Rest
£856
14 Nights
£1493
£1059
£976
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Chora Resort
Just 5 minute’s walk from
the village centre
Chora Resort
Standard rooms for 1 or
2 persons
3 persons
Junior suite for 1, 2, 3 or 4
persons
Suite for 2, 3 or 4 persons
Beach: Bus 10 mins.
Occupying 3,500 square metres of land
on the edge of the hilltop Hora, just 5
minute’s walk from the village centre, the
Chora Resort Hotel proved a great
success with our clients in 2013. There
are 24 rooms in total, all of which include
air-conditioning, direct dial telephone,
hairdryer, internet access, satellite
TV/DVD player, mini bar, safe box and
balcony or terrace. Room types include 2
100
standard rooms located on the ground
floor with side sea view and smallish
terrace, 15 superior rooms located on the
first and second floors with full sea view
and a jacuzzi bath plus junior suites &
suites that can accommodate up to four
persons. The facilities are impressive,
including a 500 square metres pool and
adjacent bar/children’s pool, the Pirotira
restaurant (inside and outside dining
available), a well equipped fitness room
and a luxurious spa area with jacuzzi,
sauna and treatments that include
massage, aromatherapy, hammam etc.
The hotel reception will confirm treatment
costs. The hotel also offers cars for hire.
We received very favourable reports from
clients who holidayed here in 2013.
Guide Prices
July & August
June & September
Rest
7 Nights
£1320
£1053
£972
14 Nights
£1969
£1400
£1228
Fata Morgana Studios
One of the best locations
on the island
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Fata Morgana Studios
Self-catering:
Beach: Bus 10 mins.
These 14 studios, in our opinion, have one of the best locations
on the island. Perched on the edge of the cliff and offering
marvellous sea views, this accommodation which includes a
swimming pool is most definitely in the upmarket bracket. The
interiors are attractively decorated in island style, with white
and pastel colours prominent. The open plan, spacious
bedrooms which incorporate a small lounge area all of which
are air-conditioned, include TV, kitchenette, hair dryer, safe and
en suite shower and wc. All rooms have a balcony or terrace, all
face the sea and many enjoy stunning sea views. This same
view from the poolside terrace and bar accompanies breakfast
which can be ordered during ones stay as an additional extra.
Hora’s main square is only a short stroll away as are many
super, unspoilt hiking trails. One excursion idea is to take the
bus down to the port of Karavostasis where, in fine weather,
excursion boats depart for the cave of Chrisospilia. Known as
‘the Golden Cave’ after the colour of the stalagmites and
stalactites, this is Folegandros’ most famous sight. Last but not
least, the owner Fani and her team are determined to ensure
that their guests have a truly memorable holiday.
Guide Prices
July & August
June & September
7 Nights
£1204
£1035
Rest
£985
14 Nights
£1717
£1361
£1256
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Alopronia
Sikinos
...a million miles from
mass-market tourism...
This remote Cycladic island, tucked
between Ios and Milos, is one of the
quietest, most secluded Greek Islands
you could wish to find. The port area of
Alopronia (sometimes called Skala) is
where you will be staying. Two or three
tavernas and a lovely beach (mostly
sand) are close to your accommodation.
The noticeable absence of the usual
swarm of motor-bikes, the scourge of so
many a Greek Island, is a godsend. Ultralazy days pottering between
beach/taverna/accommodation can be
punctuated by a caique trip to the beach
of Agios Nikolaos (subject to demand).
Undoubtedly, you will wish to visit the
fortress hill village of Hora/Kastro which
is connected to Alopronia by a local bus
service. Set upon a ridge overlooking the
sea, this charming settlement with 2
tavernas, a post office and delightful
main square is a million miles from massmarket tourism. A further hour on foot to
the west and a partly ruined monastery,
formerly a look-alike Roman temple
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which later metamorphosed into a
Christian church, will materialise in the
heat haze. Walking back down to Skala
from Hora/Kastro can take an hour, but
the magnificent scenery and views are
worth it.
Sikinos can be combined with Anafi,
Athens, Folegandros, Milos, Naxos,
Paros, Santorini & Sifnos.
Caiques to the beach.
TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS
Guide prices are based on a direct flight
from London Gatwick to Santorini. Travel
between Santorini and Sikinos is by ferry
Sikinos.
FREE ISLAND MAP
Porto Sikinos Hotel
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Highly recommended for
a peaceful holiday in
unspoilt surroundings
Porto Sikinos Hotel
Alopronia, Sikinos Island
Beach: Walk 2 mins.
In our opinion, Porto Sikinos is far and away the best
accommodation on Sikinos. All 18 rooms are beautifully
furnished, the hotel itself built in traditional style on the hillside
overlooking the beach at Alopronia. Air-conditioning, bathroom,
TV, fridge and balcony or terrace are standard in all rooms.
Beach, taverna and mini-market are all within 200 metres of the
hotel as is the bus stop for Kastro/Chora. Breakfast can be
taken in either the dedicated interior dining area or on the
outside terrace. Porto Sikinos comes highly recommended for a
peaceful holiday in unspoilt surroundings.
Guide Prices
July & August
June & September
7 Nights
£1007
£894
Rest
£886
14 Nights
£1339
£1090
£1082
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View from Chora
Serifos
...towering hills of Serifos flecked
with white, sugar-cube houses...
Serifos, just 2 hrs. 20 mins from Piraeus
by fast ferry, is a small island of bare hills,
fertile valleys and long, sandy beaches.
The small, cosy port of Livadi is where all
ferries dock. Set in a deep cut bay and
with its pine-fringed beach backed by
cafes, tavernas and tourist
accommodation, Livadi is home to most
of the island’s tourist facilities including
a bank and shops. Livadaki, a better
tamarisk-shaded sandy beach, lies a
short walk to the west of the harbour,
offering snorkelling possibilities, watersports and a taverna. Overlooking all this
is the appealing, dazzling white Chora,
set high above Livadi on a steep hillside.
Quiet and atmospheric, Chora can be
reached by using either the municipal
bus or walking the cobbled 2 kilometres
mule path. With breathtaking views
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across the valleys below, Chora’s
alleyways lead to several tavernas near
the village’s central square. All is topped
by a ruined 15th century Venetian Kastro.
Serifos’ most recent claim to fame is that
one of its beaches, Psili Ammos, was
voted as one of Europe’s most beautiful
beaches in the Sunday Times. This
sheltered, white sand beach with its two
excellent tavernas can be reached by
walking 50 minutes north of Livadi. There
are at least seven more beaches dotted
around the island, a reward to keen
walkers seeking seclusion. One can also
hire cars locally.
Serifos can be combined with Athens,
Kimolos, Milos & Sifnos.
There is a scuba diving centre offering a
wide range of diving programmes.
TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS
mainland and Serifos is by ferry (2 hrs. 20
travel from the U.K. to Serifos.
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Hotel Maistrali
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The epitome of a simple,
family-run, small Greek
island hotel
Hotel Maistrali
Livadi, Serifos Island
Family Room for 2, 3 or 4 persons
Beach: Walk 1 min.
Thankfully, Serifos is an island where tourist accommodation is
most definitely thin on the ground. We say thankfully because,
being such a small island, a large influx of tourists would
destroy the very reason why the discerning Grecophile finds
Serifos so attractive. The Maistrali Hotel, on the edge of Livadi,
is the epitome of a simple, family-run, small Greek island hotel.
It has the position right on the seafront. It is within walking
distance, 5 minutes max, of the tavernas and cafes and
regardless of whether you have a room at the front (sea facing)
or the back (Chora facing) the view from your balcony makes
your evening aperitif extra special. 25 of the 26 rooms have
shower, wc and balcony. The odd one out is a family room with
2 bedrooms, fridge, shower, wc and balcony. All rooms are airconditioned and include a fridge, hair dryer, TV and safe box.
Breakfast is served either in the designated breakfast room or
on the sea facing terrace. Sea view rooms carry a supplement.
Hotel Maistrali
(bottom right)
Guide Prices
July & August
June & September
Rest
7 Nights
£1010
£959
£959
14 Nights
£1191
£1062
£1062
room with breakfast and Chora view including all flights, transfers and
ferry tickets.
Psili Ammos Beach
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Niovi Studios
Wonderful panoramic views
of both beach and village
Niovi Studios
Family Room for 2, 3 or
4 persons
In our opinion, Niovi fully justifies its
official ‘A’ class categorization judging by
the glowing reports we received from
clients who holidayed here in 2013.
Located on the south side of Livadi Bay
with wonderful panoramic views of both
beach and village, it will only take about
10 and 25 minutes respectively to walk to
these two areas. Niovi and one adjacent
property are the only buildings in the area
so it is generally peaceful and quiet.
There are 8 air-conditioned studios in
total, all with shower/wc, kitchenette, TV,
hairdryer, balcony or terrace and super
sea view. Two units contain twin beds,
the rest are with double bed. There is one
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large family room which is open plan and
can accommodate up to 4 persons. All
bedrooms are beautifully decorated with
exquisite homemade touches. Free
internet access is available to guests. A
small, sea-facing café area is where the
included buffet breakfast is laid out each
morning. This is where we introduce
Toula and family who make this
accommodation extra special. The warm
welcome that awaits guests is assured.
Toula’s baking expertise is on show every
morning at breakfast when fresh bread,
pies, biscuits and cakes take pride of
place amongst the other locally sourced
items. All in all, a very special start to the
day! It is worth noting that Toula’s
husband is chef at “Stamatis” taverna in
Livadi, known for its excellent local
dishes.
Guide Prices
July & August
June & September
Rest
7 Nights
£1207
£1017
£975
14 Nights
£1617
£1205
£1116
Indigo Rooms
& Apartments
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Beach, shops, tavernas
and cafes are all just a
few minutes walk away
Indigo Rooms & Apartments
Self-catering
Beach: Walk 2 mins.
Indigo is one of the top accommodations in Livadi. An
additional major benefit is the very central location it
commands. Beach, shops, tavernas and cafes are all just a few
minutes walk away. All four rooms and seven apartments are
tastefully furnished, air-conditioned and well equipped. Rooms
are located on the ground floor and include shower/wc, satellite
TV, wi-fi, LAN, safe box, fridge and small terrace. The standard
apartments are also on the ground floor, adding a living area
with sofa beds and kitchenette. Superior apartments are on the
top floor offering the same facilities as the standard apartments
but with a large veranda. Free pushbike hire is included for
Indigo clients. One will normally find owners Petra or husband
Eddie at reception. If not there, then certainly in one of their
other business concerns on Serifos, be it the close by “Indigo
Café” where breakfast can be purchased, “Indigo Bakery”,
“Indigo Mini-market” or “Barbara’s” souvenir shop.
Guide Prices
July & August
June & September
Rest
7 Nights
£1067
£1009
£940
14 Nights
£1315
£1188
£1040
Livadi
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Faros
Sifnos
...mantle of cubed, Cycladic houses
stretches across the terraced hills...
Sifnos today is a quiet, hilly island in the
western Cyclades. A combination of
superb beaches, interesting inland
villages, great walking possibilities, lovely
churches and a bus service that is
second to none on the smaller Greek
Islands means any Grecophile worth his
or her salt should seriously consider a
holiday here. We have chosen 4 different
locations for our accommodation: the
main port and village of Kamares with its
hustle and bustle, the beautiful beach
area of Platy Gialos, the small, friendly,
coastal village of Vathy, and finally, the
charming hilltop town of Apollonia.
Short of arranging a private helicopter,
Kamares is the only seaborn arrival and
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departure point on the island. As such,
the fascinating comings and goings of
ferries, pleasure craft and fishing vessels
is one of the most enjoyable Greek
dramas to view from the shaded
waterfront cafes. The sandy, town beach,
a wide selection of tavernas and good
bus connections with other parts of the
island make this village, which is
surrounded by imposing, high hills, a
lovely place to stay.
The traditional hilltop village of Apollonia
is quieter than Kamares but is at the
heart of Sifnian life. This mantle of cubed,
Cycladic houses stretches across the
terraced hills, criss-crossed by an
intricate crochet of telephone poles and
wires silhouetted against the deep blue
sky. Some of the best tavernas on Sifnos
and shops are to hand as are bus
connections to the coastal regions with
their magnificent beaches, most just 15
minutes away. Many of the best walks on
the island emanate from Apollonia.
Situated at the southern tip of the island,
Platy Gialos has one of the best beaches
on the island as well as waterfront
tavernas and local shops.
Finally, Vathy is the smallest and quietest
of our four locations on Sifnos. One long
sandy beach, a handful of tavernas and
the usual smattering of village shops are
the extent of tourism here.
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Kamares
Sifnos can be combined with Athens, Kimolos, Milos & Serifos.
Walkers will relish the opportunity to discover great swathes of
the island on the 4 different guided walks. A lot of fun can be
had taking Greek folk dancing lessons and attending Greek
cookery classes. All these activities are offered by our local
agent and can be booked (if available) after you arrive on
Sifnos. Subject to local, domestic ferry schedules, it is possible
to visit Milos for the day.
TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS
Guide prices are based on flights from London to Athens. Travel
between the mainland and Sifnos is by ferry (2 hrs. 50 mins.).
Please contact us for details of the many alternative
permutations of travel from the U.K. to Sifnos.
Chrysopigi
CAR HIRE
for exact prices.
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Platy Gialos
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Elies Resort (bottom centre)
Elies Resort
The amalgamation of traditional Cycladic
architecture and luxurious interiors produces
the ultimate in relaxation
Elies Resort
Vathi, Sifnos Island
Superior rooms for 1 or
2 persons
Junior suites for 2 or 3 persons
Suites with private pool for 2 or
3 persons
Beach: Walk 2 mins.
Elies is the only deluxe establishment on
Sifnos, designed to provide a most
memorable holiday experience. The
highest operating and quality standards
are combined to please the more
discerning client. Set in 50,000 square
metres of gardens and olive trees, the
hotel is directly by the beach at Vathy,
just a few minutes’ walk from the cafes
and tavernas in the old fishing village
itself. A bus service connects Vathy with
the rest of Sifnos. The amalgamation of
traditional Cycladic architecture and
luxurious interiors produces the ultimate
in relaxation. There are a total of 33
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accommodation units at Elies located in
15 buildings. The standard rooms with
veranda and sea view, some partial, are
air-conditioned and include satellite TV
with in-house films, telephone with
internet access, mini-bar, CD player, safe
deposit box and hairdryer. Other extras
comprise bathrobes, pool & beach
towels. Superior rooms and junior suites
add a sitting area, again some with partial
sea view, whilst the suites include a large
lounge/living area. There are 3 types of
villa, “Junior”, “Senior” & “Executive” all
with private pool. Please contact us for
full details of these accommodation units.
The hotel facilities are equally impressive
with all interior areas air-conditioned.
Pride of place goes to the Olympic size
swimming pool and the adjacent pool
restaurant and bar where a full,
homemade, hot and cold buffet breakfast
enhanced with specialities from Sifnos
and accompanied by chilled
“champagne” is provided daily. One can
also dine at the same pool restaurant for
lunch or dinner, the latter taking the form
of BBQ and buffet. To complete the
dining experience, Mediterranean and
Greek cuisine are favoured at the
“Gastronomic” restaurant located
adjacent to the main lounge and bar.
The hotel’s health and spa facilities
include massage rooms, jacuzzi,
manicure and pedicure, aromatherapy
and Turkish bath, all by appointment. A
gym with Cybex equipment can be used
free of any charge by all guests. The hotel
also has its own tennis court. Finally, a 33
feet speed boat (25 knots speed) along
with skipper is available for hire to
explore remote coves and beaches
around the island.
Guide Prices
July & August
June & September
Rest
7 Nights
£1636
£1409
£1409
14 Nights
£2538
£2045
£2045
Petali Hotel
Terrific views of the
surrounding countryside
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Petali Hotel
Apollonia, Sifnos Island
Apartment for 2, 3 or 4 persons
Beach: Bus 10 mins.
Built in 1996, the Petali Hotel is in our opinion one of the best
accommodations on Sifnos. The hotel is located in the Pano
Petali hilltop region of Apollonia about 250 metres (quite a few
steps to negotiate) from the village centre. Commanding terrific
views of the surrounding countryside and villages, the hotel is
popular with walkers as many footpaths lead from Apollonia
into the neighbouring hills. This small, intimate hotel has just
four small buildings containing 23 rooms. The 9 standard, airconditioned bedrooms all have en suite facilities, satellite TV,
mini-bar, safe-deposit box, hair dryer, internet access and
balcony or terrace. A lounge area with sofa bed is added to the
6 superior rooms which is larger in the junior suites. The lounge
area with 2 sofa beds in the 5 suites is separate from the
bedroom. The one apartment is similar to the suites but has a
separate kitchen. Hotel facilities include a swimming pool and
jacuzzi with adjacent snack bar, a lounge area and an outdoor
restaurant (operational July & August only). Buffet breakfast is
included in the holiday cost. The hotel is open all year.
Guide Prices
July & August
June & September
Rest
7 Nights
£1277
£1109
£1046
14 Nights
£1736
£1372
£1272
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Margado Hotel
Commanding, panoramic views
and peace and quiet
Margado Hotel
Kamares, Sifnos Island
Beach: Walk 8 mins.
Built in 1996, the Margado Hotel is
located at one of the highest points of the
village of Kamares, 100 meters above
sea level, and is accessed by quite a
steep road from the harbour front of
Kamares. This will only take about 12
minutes on foot so the commanding,
panoramic views and resulting peace and
quiet are worth the effort. All bedrooms
include shower/wc, fridge, TV, balcony or
terrace, face the sea and are air-
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conditioned. The rooms on the top floor
are larger than the standard rooms with
better views and carry a supplement.
There is also a detached maisonette,
styled as a traditional dovecot consisting
of a living room on the ground floor with
one sofa bed and a bedroom with double
bed on the top floor which opens on to a
large terrace with sea view. A recent
refurbishment in 2008 added a swimming
pool and poolside snack bar. Breakfast is
included and the hotel possesses a small
lounge. Free Wi-Fi internet access is
available on the premises.
Guide Prices
July & August
June & September
Rest
7 Nights
£1122
£1013
£1013
14 Nights
£1423
£1163
£1163
Nymfes Hotel
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Just 300 metres or so
from the nearest shops,
cafes and tavernas
Nymfes Hotel
Suite for 2 or 3 persons
Beach: Walk 3 mins.
Built in 2006, the Nymfes Hotel is located in the Agia Marina
part of Kamares, close to the village’s sandy beach and just 300
metres or so from the nearest shops, cafes and tavernas. The 9
bedrooms and 2 suites are all tastefully furnished and include a
number of atmospheric touches courtesy of the hotel owner’s
talent as a ceramist. Air-conditioning, TV, mini bar, fridge, safe
box, wall-mounted PC socket, shower/wc and balcony or
terrace are standard to all accommodation units. All but one of
the rooms faces the village and sea, the odd one out with view
to the village and surrounding countryside. The hotel’s
reception and small lounge opens onto a pleasant terrace
which also serves as the buffet breakfast area. The swimming
pool is adjacent to this part of the hotel, surrounded by easy
chairs, umbrellas and loungers.
Guide Prices
July & August
June & September
Rest
7 Nights
£1120
£1040
£1040
14 Nights
£1404
£1230
£1230
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Alkyonis Villas
Just 100 metres or so from the
long sandy beach of Kamares
Alkyonis Villas
Self-catering:
Apartments for 1, 2, 3, 4, or
5 persons
Beach: Walk 2 mins.
This superior, air-conditioned
accommodation is located just 100
metres or so from the long sandy beach
of Kamares and consists of seven
studios, five standard apartments, one
superior apartment and one apartment
with two bedrooms. Local cafes,
tavernas and shops are all conveniently
close by. Studios have an open-plan
bedroom and lounge with two sofa beds,
shower, wc, kitchenette and balcony or
terrace. The standard apartments have
one bedroom, a separate lounge with
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two sofa beds, shower, wc, kitchenette
and balcony or terrace. The one superior
apartment is on the top floor and is larger
than the standard apartment having a
very large living room. With 80 square
metres of space, the apartment with two
bedrooms is the most spacious
accommodation Alkyonis has to offer.
Situated on the top floor, this
“penthouse” accommodation includes
two bedrooms (one with double bed, one
with twin beds), a large living room, two
bathrooms, kitchen, and a large living
room with two sofa beds. All rooms face
the sea and a well tended, colourful
garden area. Very suited to
holidaymakers seeking beach and village
life in close proximity.
Guide Prices
July & August
June & September
Rest
7 Nights
£1120
£1004
£1004
14 Nights
£1404
£1152
£1152
Sifnaika Konakia Pension
Conveniently close to
the sandy beach
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Sifnaika Konakia Pension
Pension - Breakfast items included
Self-catering – Breakfast items included
Beach: Walk 3 mins.
Great thought has gone into the design, decoration and
furnishings of this traditional accommodation. The five rooms
and three studios of Sifnaika Konakia were originally completed
in 2003 and are conveniently close to both the sandy beach
and village of Kamares. All the accommodation is first rate, airconditioned and equipped with TV, coffee and tea making
facilities, fridge, hairdryer, safe box and balcony or terrace,
most with views of the attractive surrounding gardens and
Kamares Bay’s stunning sunsets. Studios have the additional
facility of a small kitchenette. All rooms and studios are stocked
on a daily basis with continental breakfast items which guests
can then prepare for themselves, as and when they like. Free
Wi-Fi internet access is available throughout the premises.
Guide Prices
July & August
June & September
Rest
7 Nights
£1060
£992
£974
14 Nights
£1289
£1143
£1104
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The Niriedes Suites Hotel
Breakfast is served overlooking the splendid
panorama of Platy Gialos Bay
The Niriedes Suites Hotel
Platy Gialos, Sifnos Island
Hotel/Self-catering - Breakfast
included
Standard suite for 1 or 2 persons
Superior suites for 2, 3 or
4 persons
VIP suites for 2, 3 or 4 persons
Beach: Walk 4 mins.
The stunning location of this
establishment is matched by the quality
of hotel facilities and accommodation,
reflected in its ‘A’ category classification.
Perched precariously on the northern
hillside which eases down into Platy
Gialos itself, there are four tiers to the
hotel housing a total of 2 VIP suites, 6
superior suites and just the one standard
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suite. All rooms are air-conditioned either
through wall ducts controlled by a
centralised hotel unit or individual units
and are fitted with cable TV, PC socket,
safe box, hair dryer and kitchenette. The
suites are decorated in different styles so
no two are the same, but all fixtures and
fittings are of the highest standard and
each unit comprises of one bedroom and
a living room. The difference in categories
of suite is based on size and view.
The more you pay, the larger the room
and the better the view! The charming
reception and small lounge area leads
to a terrace where breakfast is served
overlooking the splendid panorama of
Platy Gialos Bay. The possibility to have
breakfast on ones private balcony is
offered for no additional charge. Snacks
and refreshments are offered throughout
the day on the terrace or by the small
swimming pool which also overlooks
the bay.
Guide Prices
July & August
June & September
Rest
7 Nights
£1371
£1247
£1079
14 Nights
£1923
£1654
£1333
suite with breakfast including all flights, transfers and ferry tickets.
Irini Villa
Just 350 metres from
the sandy beach
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Irini Villa
Platy Gialos, Sifnos Island
Breakfast included
One superior room for 1, 2 or 3 persons
One family room for 2, 3 or 4 persons
One standard apartment for 2 or 3 persons
One superior apartment for 2, 3, 4 or 5 persons
Beach: Walk 3 mins.
Set in a quiet olive grove, just 350 metres from the sandy
beach, the Irini Villa is superior accommodation consisting of 10
air-conditioned units including six standard rooms, one superior
room, one family room, one standard apartment and one
superior apartment. All units, including the standard rooms
some of which have sea view, have a bedroom, shower, wc,
hairdryer, fridge, TV, safe-box and balcony or terrace. The family
room is located in an elevated position on the ground floor,
adding a living room with 2 sofa beds. This accommodation
has a view to the pool area. The open-plan superior room,
located on the top floor with sea view, adds a lounge area with
one sofa bed. The standard apartment is on the top floor with
sea view and has a fully equipped kitchen and small living area
with one sofa bed. Finally, the top floor superior apartment with
sea view has two bedrooms (one double and one twin), living
room with two sofa beds and kitchen. Breakfast is included for
all staying at Irini Villa. Other facilities include a swimming pool,
small lounge and bar.
Guide Prices
July & August
June & September
Rest
7 Nights
£1113
£999
£999
14 Nights
£1363
£1117
£1117
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Paleochori
Milos
...the island of one hundred beaches...
Known locally as the island of 100
beaches, this 161 square kilometres of
multi-hued, volcanic rock certainly knows
how to spoil committed beachcombers.
On a 14 night holiday, it is quite feasible
to visit a different beach each day, many
set in quite astounding locations with
dramatic rock formations including caves
and arches as backdrop. The volcanic
pumice dunes at Sarakiniko that
surround a small beach could be from
the moon and are just one example of the
spectacular stretches of sand on the
island, some of which can only be
accessed from the sea. We would
suggest booking a ticket on one of the
round-the-island cruises that make a
point of allowing time to swim and relax
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in these same places. We guarantee you
will be amazed!
But Milos is more than just beaches and
spectacular coastal scenery. The port of
Adamas has become a favourite
destination with the Athenian
cognoscenti and we really are quite
amazed and somewhat disappointed that
foreign holidaymakers are not aware of
this gem. Two bays flank the meandering
waterfront lined with cafes, tavernas and
a myriad of shops. A pre-dinner stroll by
the quayside reveals luxurious cruisers
bobbing up and down on the gentle
swell. It is easy to travel around the
island. A comprehensive bus network
connects Adamas with the main tourist
beaches such as Paleochori and
Provatas whilst also linking other
communities in nearby, hilltop Plaka and
coastal Pollonia which is further away in
the north. A day in Plaka offers
panoramic views, the possibility to visit
the archaeological and folklore museums
and to eat very well in a classy taverna.
Pollonia’s quaint little harbour lies
adjacent to a superb tree-fringed, sandy
bay. A handful of local shops, excellent
holiday accommodation and first class
tavernas are the mainstay of this up and
coming resort area. One can visit the
neighbouring island of Kimolos for the
day from Pollonia as the local ferry takes
only 30 minutes to make the short
crossing.
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Milos can be combined with Amorgos, Athens, Folegandros,
Kimolos, Koufonissia, Mykonos, Naxos, Santorini, Serifos &
Sifnos.
The most popular trips without any doubt are the excursions
by boat around the coastline of Milos. The more adventurous
will try a full day sea kayaking (no experience necessary). Sea
caves, natural arches and passages, rock gardens, huge cliffs,
secluded coves, deserted beaches and small islets are all on
the itinerary and still there will be time to swim, snorkel and
picnic. A day trip to Kimolos is easily arranged based on the
short ferry hop from Pollonia.
TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS
Guide prices are based on flights from London to Athens.
Travel between the mainland and Milos is either by ferry (4 hrs.)
or flight (40 mins.). Please contact us for details of the many
alternative permutations of travel from the U.K. to Milos.
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Santa Maria
Village Hotel
A quiet location, only thirteen
minutes walk to Adamas town
Santa Maria Village Hotel
Adamas, Milos Island
One bedroom suites for 2 persons
Two bedroom suites for 2, 3 or
4 persons
Maisonettes for 2, 3 or 4 persons
Beach: Walk 5 mins.
Situated in a quiet location, only thirteen
minutes walk to Adamas town and 5
minutes to the beach, this superior, three
star hotel is one of the premier hotels on
Milos. Rooms are spread over 7 buildings
and consist of 40 standard rooms (30
with garden view and 10 with pool and
distant sea view), 4 suites and 2
maisonettes. All accommodation units
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have satellite TV, fridge, hairdryer,
balcony or terrace, are well furnished and
are air-conditioned. There are two, one
bedroom suites with separate lounge
area and kitchenette where one sofa bed
can accommodate 2 persons. The other
suites add a second bedroom (both with
double bed). The ground and first floor of
the two, split level maisonettes are
connected by an internal, circular
staircase. Both living room (with one
sofa bed for 2 persons) and kitchen are
on the ground floor with the bedroom
and bathroom upstairs. A breakfast room
with pleasant garden terrace and
pool bar are the hotel’s public areas.
Guide Prices
July & August
June & September
Rest
7 Nights
£1069
£921
£888
14 Nights
£1414
£1118
£1052
Villa Notos
The heart of Adamas is
just a short wander away
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Villa Notos
Self catering:
Standard studios for 1, 2 or 3 persons
Deluxe studio for 2 or 3 persons
Penthouse apartment for 2, 3, 4 or 5 persons
Beach: Walk 1 min.
We have received high praise indeed from clients who have
holidayed here and in our opinion this approval rating is
completely justified. Villa Notos is located at the northern end of
Milos’ sea front and consists of just 6 spacious accommodation
units, 2 studios, 2 junior suites, 1 deluxe studio and one
penthouse apartment. The 2 basic studios are located on the
first floor and share one veranda. The larger, junior suites with
small lounge area and sofa bed are located on the ground floor,
each with sea view veranda, one of which is on a higher level
and separated from the studio itself. The deluxe studio
occupies a prime location on the second floor with a large,
private terrace and wonderful sea view. Finally, the two
bedroom penthouse apartment with small lounge area and sofa
bed, as the name would suggest, is on the top floor and has a
sizeable veranda with equally superb sea views. All the
accommodation is traditionally designed and furnished to a
high standard. Included in the standard fixtures and fittings are
bedroom with queen size bed, bathroom, hair-dryer,
kitchenette, TV, safe box, slippers, coffee making facilities and
air-conditioning unit. Breakfast is available, served in your room
or on your veranda/terrace and charged extra locally. The heart
of Adamas is just a short wander away. Early booking,
especially in high season, is essential.
Guide Prices
July & August
June & September
Rest
7 Nights
£1070
£943
£888
14 Nights
£1417
£1164
£1052
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Alba Studios
Very conveniently situated in the heart of Adamas
Alba Studios
Self catering - Breakfast included
Beach: Walk 3 mins.
Built in 1996, these 4 studios, all of
which are air-conditioned, have received
excellent reviews from our clients.
Two studios contain a queen size bed,
TV, shower/wc and kitchenette and share
a terrace. The remaining two add
a partitioned lounge area with sofa bed
and also share a terrace.
Accommodation with sea view is
available on request.
An enriched continental breakfast
including home made jam or marmalade,
local honey, hot croissants and tea or
coffee is included and served as you
wish either in your room or on the
terrace. The furnishings are a mixture of
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modern and traditional styles and of high
quality. The accommodation is very
conveniently situated in the heart of
Adamas with all the facilities of this
interesting town within very easy walking
distance.
Guide Prices
July & August
June & September
Rest
7 Nights
£1029
£954
£904
14 Nights
£1336
£1185
£1085
studio with breakfast including all flights, transfers and ferry tickets.
Kostantakis Bungalows, Studios & Suite
Within easy walking distance
of local amenities
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Kostantakis Bungalows, Studios & Suite
Pollonia, Milos Island
Bungalows for 1, 2 or 3 persons
Superior studios for 1, 2 or 3 persons
Self catering
Junior suite for 2, 3 or 4 persons
This small, some would say cute, complex of 6 bungalows, 2
superior studios and one suite was built in 1999 and offers
accommodation of high quality, all within easy walking distance
of local amenities. Contained in each air-conditioned
accommodation unit are TV, sofa, shower/wc, hair dryer and
balcony or terrace. Superior studios add a single bed and a
lounge area. Finally, the spacious suite has a separate living
room with 2 sofa beds and kitchenette. Most units have a
distant sea view. In addition to their accommodation, the
Kostantakis family also owns its own farm of 50,000 square
metres close by. Guests staying at their accommodation are
welcome to visit the farm which cultivates tomatoes, potatoes,
cucumbers, eggplants, peppers, melons and watermelons. Feel
free to mingle with the farmers, try the produce and say hello to
the chickens, ducks and rabbits. In addition to this, the
Konstantakis vineyard produces grapes that are then fermented
to make their own unique wine “Kostantakis” which is then
stored in the farm’s cellars.
Guide Prices
July & August
June & September
7 Nights
£1024
£911
Rest
£885
14 Nights
£1315
£1089
£1038
Prices shown are per person based on 2 persons sharing one bungalow
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Kapetan Tasos Suites
The long, sandy beach, tavernas and cafes are
between 5 and 10 minutes’ walk away
Kapetan Tasos Suites
Self-catering:
Mini suites for 1 or 2 persons
Superior suite for 2, 3 or
4 persons
Recent renovations have transformed
Kapetan Tasos to accommodation of a
high standard. There are eleven suites in
total which includes 6 mini suites, 4
suites and one superior suite. All are airconditioned and include a walk-in
shower, kitchenette, satellite flat-screen
TV, Wi-Fi internet connection,
bathrobes/slippers, hairdryer and safe.
The mini suites are located on the ground
or first floor with queen size bed plus one
sofa bed suitable for a child. Each has a
private patio or veranda overlooking the
garden or sea. The 4 suites are larger
with a separate lounge that can
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accommodate two persons on sofa
beds. These units are located on all three
levels, that is elevated ground floor, first
floor and top floor with varying views to
garden and sea (please contact us for
further information). The top floor is
where the superior suite is located.
Panoramic views of both the sea and
Pollonia from its three verandas, two
bedrooms, a large lounge and fully
equipped kitchen differentiate this unit
from all others at Kapetan Tasos. A minigym and small, semi-indoor swimming
pool are available to Kapetan Tasos’
guests. Breakfast, though not included in
the price, is offered for an additional
charge locally and is served on your
veranda until 14.00! . The long, sandy
beach, tavernas and cafes of Pollonia are
really no more than between 5 and 10
minutes’ walk away. Likewise the
ubiquitous mini-market is similarly
located for your self-catering needs.
The busy harbour of Adamas is a short
bus ride away, so all four points of the
Milos compass are within striking
distance should you tire of the tranquillity
that is Pollonia.
Guide Prices
July & August
June & September
Rest
7 Nights
£1216
£1002
£913
14 Nights
£1699
£1270
£1092
Prices shown are per person based on 2 persons sharing one mini suite
Melian Hotel & Spa
...fusion of style,
comfort and elegance.
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Melian Hotel & Spa
Rooms and suites for 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5 persons
Open since 2008, this small, luxury, boutique hotel has the
reputation of being the best on Milos. Occupying a secluded
location to the west of Pollonia, the Melian offers seventeen
individually designed rooms and suites all of which are tastefully
decorated and furnished. Handcrafted furniture, luxurious ensuite bathrooms and uninterrupted views of the sea from each
private terrace and balcony confirm the fusion of style, comfort
and elegance. There are seven standard, air-conditioned rooms
(the hotel classifies them as superior) located on the first and
second floors all with queen-size iron beds, mini bar, safe, 32”
LCD TV, internet access (charged additionally), walk-in shower,
hairdryer, bathrobes and slippers. The remaining 8
accommodations vary from the standard rooms as follows:
2 penthouse superior rooms on the second floor which add a
sofa bed and can accommodate up to 3 persons.
3 junior suites on the ground floor which add single and double
sofa beds and can accommodate up to 3 or 4 persons.
1 junior deluxe suite on the ground floor (larger than the
standard junior suite) which adds a double sofa bed and can
accommodate up to 4 persons.
2 deluxe suites on the first floor (one with sofa bed) which have
large, private terraces and outdoor Jacuzzis and can
accommodate 2 or 3 persons.
1 honeymoon suite on the top floor with very large private
terrace and outdoor Jacuzzi.
1 family apartment on the first floor with two separate bedrooms
each with en-suite bathroom and one with sofa bed, very large
private terrace and outdoor Jacuzzi. This can accommodate up
to 5 persons.
The hotel’s welcoming reception area opens out on to an open
air, sea-facing terrace with easy chairs, loungers and Jacuzzi.
The hotel offers treatments in its mini spa area including body
massage, body treatments, face treatments, manicure, pedicure
and waxing. This area also includes a Jacuzzi, Hammam and
nearby mini gym. There is a wide choice from the hotel’s
breakfast menu which is served between 08.30 and 11.00 and
includes marmalades, jams, local honey, pastries and breads,
cereal, yoghurt, eggs, cheeses and various hot and cold
beverages.
Guide Prices
July & August
June & September
Rest
7 Nights
£1457
£1237
£1080
14 Nights
£2181
£1741
£1427
(superior) room with breakfast including all flights, transfers and ferry
tickets.
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Salt
...what really dominates the senses
at Salt is the sea.
Salt
Rooms & units - Breakfast included
for 1, 2 or 3 persons
Salt opened its doors to the public for the
first time in June 2011. In common with
its name, the one colour that dominates
this accommodation is white, even down
to the white, wooden floorboards in each
of the 10 accomodation units.
This combined with other effects which
include pebbles, wood, shells and
wooden pergolas with white curtains,
gives the whole area a very natural feel.
But what really dominates the senses at
Salt is the sea. A narrow strip of land is all
that separates the two with all units
benefiting from full or side view. There is
little variation in what the air-conditioned
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units contain. Each is named after one of
the beaches on Milos and standard to all
is a king-size bed plus sofa bed as well
as a terrace or balcony. They are very
well equipped with bathrobes/slippers,
hairdryer, safe box, fridge, microwave,
kettle, toaster and blender as well as
glasses, cutlery and crockery. Contact
with the outside world is available to
guests if they choose through satellite TV
with USB and laptop port and free Wi-Fi
connection. There is also an ipod charger
with speakers. A traditional Greek
breakfast including homemade jams,
fresh bread, pies and croissants is
included daily. Pollonia’s sandy beach
and tavernas are only a short walk away.
Guide Prices
July & August
June & September
Rest
7 Nights
£1202
£1073
£994
14 Nights
£1671
£1412
£1255
Prices shown are per person based on 2 persons sharing one unit with
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Psathi
Kimolos
...the perfect place to chill out...
Since our instigation in 1963, we have
lost count the number of times we have
been the first British tour operator to offer
holidays to a particular destination in
Greece. Whilst many have gone on to sell
their soul to the mass market, there is
very little chance of this ever happening
on Kimolos. Firstly, the only really
practical way you can get there is by
using neighbouring Pollonia on Milos as a
stepping stone and even then, the ferry
has space for only about 70 people,
docking at the only port, Psathi. Quite
simply, a sandy beach, three tavernas
and a café are all there is to Psathi, the
perfect place to chill out. It takes about
20 minutes to walk, or one can travel on
the local mini-bus, up to the relatively
large hilltop town of Chora. Here, local
shops including an excellent bakery (ask
for “pitta ladenia” which is pie stuffed
with sun-dried tomato, onion, dill and
capers) can provide for all self-catering
needs or one can eat in one of the local
hostelries before visiting the beautiful
cathedral of Theotokos Odigitria. Here, a
15th century icon salvaged from a
shipwreck as well as many 17th century
icons can be viewed in ornate
surroundings. The medieval Venetian fort
of which the “Kastro” or inner fort still
contains dwellings that bear coats of
arms and carved lintels is not far from the
cathedral as is the Folk History Museum.
The hamlet of Alyki takes about
40 minutes to walk from Chora and there
are a number of deserted beaches dotted
around the island which vary in quality
from coarse sand to pebbles. Alyki is the
closest but a little further west and the
better beaches of Bonatsa and Kalamitsi
are well worth the foot slog. Hikers will
attempt to reach Palaiokastro which, at
370 meters, is the highest point on the
island!
Kimolos can be combined with Athens,
Milos, Serifos & Sifnos.
It is possible to visit Milos for the day by
using the local ferry that links Kimolos
and Milos (crossing time 30 mins.).
TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS
mainland and Kimolos is by ferry (7 hrs.)
or ferry to Milos (4 hrs.) or air to Milos
(45 mins.) and then ferry to Kimolos
(30 mins.). Please contact us for details of
travel from the U.K. to Kimolos.
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Kimolos
Kimolis
Both welcoming
and of high quality
Kimolis
Psathi/Chora, Kimolos Island
Breakfast included
Beach: Walk 7 mins.
Just 7 minutes walk from Psathi and 18
minutes walk from Chora, Kimolis is well
placed for daily commuting on Kimolos!
The husband and wife owners Katerina
and Petros have gone to great lengths in
making Kimolis both welcoming and of
high quality. This philosophy extends to
all facets of their establishment,
especially the accommodation,
irrespective of whether one stays in one
of the seven rooms on the ground floor or
one of the two suites on the first floor.
Likewise, the effort that goes into
providing guests with a wonderful
breakfast every day, including up to 17
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different items many of which are home
made including omelettes, adds to that
sense of personal care. With the
exception of one room which has twin
beds, all other rooms have a double bed.
Four of these have sea view and can
accommodate a third person on a sofa
bed. The remaining three rooms have
side sea view. The “Kimolis” and
“Arzentiera” suites add a separate
living/dining room with kitchen and sofa
beds to accommodate 2 additional
persons. All nine accommodation units
are air-conditioned and include satellite
LCD TV, mini bar/fridge, hairdryer, safe
box, wi-fi, slippers, tea & coffee making
facilities and balcony or terrace with
views over Psathi bay. A few days here
and you will become part of the family!
Guide Prices
July & August
June & September
Rest
7 Nights
£1040
£916
£916
14 Nights
£1337
£1118
£1118
The Windmill
Dramatic, sweeping,
panoramic views
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The Windmill
Psathi/Chora, Kimolos Island
Accommodation for 1, 2, 3 or 4 persons
An exceptional location perched on the headland above the
bay of Psathi with dramatic, sweeping, panoramic views to
both the sea and Chora is the defining element of The Windmill.
Of course, this does mean that guests need to negotiate a path
which is quite steep in places, but we consider this a small
price to pay. The windmill itself dates from 1852 and remains
one of the few authentic, traditional windmills in Greece today.
Recently renovated to create an elegant, boutique-style hotel,
the small scale, traditional design combined with the
aforementioned location guarantees a quite unique holiday
experience. There are only 5 accommodation units. All are airconditioned and include double or queen size bed, en-suite
bathroom, satellite flat screen TV with USB port, Wi-Fi internet
connection, pre-stocked mini bar, safe, hair dryer and balcony
or terrace. All 5 units are named and include the following
variations:
“Apomero” is located on the east side of The Windmill on the
ground floor with a view to Chora.
“Aloni” is located on the ground floor with sea view.
“Agnantio” is located on the top floor of The Windmill and has
the best sea view.
“Apagio” is located on the ground floor with sea view and
includes a living room with two sofa beds.
“Strogilo” is the largest accommodation with one bedroom and
bathroom on the ground floor connected to a second bedroom
and terrace with sea view on the first floor by an internal stone
staircase. Each room has its own entrance.
Continental breakfast is served in the hotel’s café/bar located in
front of The Windmill with splendid views of the sea, Chora and
the surrounding countryside. Light snacks are available at other
times of the day as are drinks from the bar in the evening when
the same fantastic view is made even more special by the lights
of Psathi and Chora.
Guide Prices
July & August
June & September
Rest
7 Nights
£1090
£1001
£969
14 Nights
£1437
£1259
£1196
Prices shown are per person based on 2 persons sharing “Apomero”
with breakfast including all flights, transfers and ferry tickets.
The Windmill (top right)
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Symi
...The port area is both lively
and cosmopolitan...
In our opinion, there is no other harbour
town in Greece that can match Symi for
natural beauty. The two parts that make
up Symi town are the port area of Gialos
and the hillside area above of Chora. The
two parts are linked by a ‘street’ of 375
steps!
The port area is both lively and
cosmopolitan. The constant comings and
goings of all manner of watercraft from
simple fishing caiques to large interisland ferries makes for a constantly
changing tableau. Flitting between the
many shops selling traditional local crafts
is a pleasure but it is in the evening that
Gialos is at its best. Simple tavernas,
posh restaurants and bars all light up the
spectacular waterfront as the sun fades.
Chora offers a handful of alternative
eating establishments.
As a quieter, alternative base, we have
chosen the neighbouring bay of
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Nimborios which used to be the main
port of Symi in ancient times. This
delightful area is blissfully ignored by all
except the cognoscenti. A cluster of seafront houses, one taverna and two small
pebble beaches are the extent of
development here. Gialos can be
reached either by the water taxi which
runs 3 or 4 times a day, or on foot which
takes about 30 minutes. Alternatively, car
hire is a possibility.
Daytime activity alternates between
relaxing in Nimborios, pottering in Gialos,
beachcombing and walking. There are a
number of beaches including Nanou &
Marathounda that can be reached by
using the local caiques departing each
morning from Gialos. The neighbouring
island of Sesklia is also served in a similar
manner. There are many interesting walks
which include wonderful scenery and
beautiful monasteries and keen walkers
will be pleased to know that with all
holidays booked for 7 nights or more on
Symi, we include a free walking book and
map of Symi written by Lance Chilton.
Symi can be combined with Athens,
Leros, Lipsi, Patmos, & Rhodes.
Caiques to various beaches. Day trips to
Rhodes.
TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS
from London Gatwick to Rhodes. Travel
between Rhodes and Symi is by ferry (50
travel from the U.K. to Symi.
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Niriides Apartments
Peaceful, attractive setting,
with beautiful views of the sea
Niriides Apartments
Nimborios, Symi Island
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Self-catering:
Standard apartments for 1, 2, 3 or 4 persons
Superior apartments for 1, 2, 3 or 4 persons
Villa for 2, 3 or 4 persons
Beach: Walk 3 mins.
Shops/tavernas: Water taxi 15 mins.
Owned and run by the charming, extremely hospitable
Georgos, the 10 Niriides apartments plus one villa are excellent
accommodation in a peaceful, attractive setting, right by and
with beautiful views of the sea. Nimborios bay is dotted with
private villas and other residential properties, has two small
pebble beaches and one taverna. A taxi boat links the bay with
Gialos 3 or 4 times a day in high season, but Georgos will often
act as guest’s private taxi service when mutually convenient.
Car hire is also an option. For an additional charge, breakfast is
offered under the fir-shaded terrace and dinner presents no
problem to this resourceful proprietor should guests prefer not
to eat out. In other words, guests are treated in a warm
traditional, way and become part of the family if they so
choose. An attractive bar is located on the same terrace, further
enhancing the sociability of this establishment which is seeing a
healthy return of repeat visits from guests. With the exception
of 3 apartments that do not have a sea view, all the
accommodation’s 11 units face the sea. 8 standard apartments
consist of one bedroom, a separate lounge/kitchenette area
with 2 sofa beds, en suite shower/wc and balcony or terrace.
3 of these units are on the ground floor, the remainder on the
top floor. The two superior apartments which are larger and
better furnished are located on the top floor. The sole villa is
split-level with a lounge area, kitchen and bathroom on the
ground floor and a bedroom with balcony on the top floor.
All accommodation is air-conditioned.
Guide Prices
July & August
June & September
Rest
7 Nights
£934
£888
£841
14 Nights
£1161
£1067
£974
apartment including all flights, transfers and ferry tickets.
Niriides Apartments (middle left)
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Iapetos Village Hotel
Just a few minutes walk from
the vibrant quayside of Gialos
Iapetos Village Hotel
Gialos, Symi Island
Maisonettes for 2, 3, 4, 5 or
6 persons
Taverna: Walk 4 mins.
Shops: Walk 4 mins.
Having opened only six years ago in
2008, the four star Iapetos Village is one
of the best hotels on Symi and is well
located just a few minutes walk from the
vibrant quayside of Gialos. The hotel’s 28
neo-classical accommodation units
surround a pleasant garden area and
swimming pool, the latter covered by a
most unusual and attractive wooden roof
as required by local planning regulations
and benefiting from complimentary sun
beds, towels and parasols. A pool bar is
positioned between the garden area and
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the swimming pool. The 14, split level
maisonettes consist of an open-plan
lounge area with sofa bed and bathroom
downstairs and a bedroom with double
or twin bed plus one additional single
bed upstairs. Further amenities in the
maisonettes include satellite LCD TV,
a hair-dryer, tea/coffee making facilities
and a safe box. All other accommodation
is on the one level with open-plan
bedroom with double bed, lounge area
with sofa bed, bathroom and balcony
or terrace. The amenities in this
accommodation do not differ from the
maisonettes and all of Iapetos Village’s
accommodation is air-conditioned.
Some units include kitchenette.
Guide Prices
July & August
June & September
Rest
7 Nights
£1019
£954
£892
14 Nights
£1339
£1209
£1085
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Kyra Panagia
Karpathos
...fascinating mix of medieval
and modern...
With mountains rising above 1,200
metres, forested areas and excellent
beaches, Karpathos has some of the
most attractive and dramatic scenery in
the Greek islands. We feature three very
different parts of the island. Firstly,
Karpathos Town or Pighadia as it is
often known, is the main centre of
population. Excellent tavernas, cafes and
shops, a picturesque waterfront full of
character and a long sandy beach are the
mainstays of the town’s attractions.
Close to Karpathos Town is our second
holiday base, Amopi Bay. One of the
best beaches on the island and a fair
smattering of tavernas and
accommodations make Amopi quieter
than Karpathos Town. The eastern
coastline of Karpathos is blessed with
many fine beaches, one of the best being
at Kyra Panagia. 150 metres of fine
shingle bleeds into a brilliant, turquoise
sea. The low-key tourist infrastructure
includes a handful of tavernas and minimarket. Finally, the tiny village of Lefkos
and neighbouring Potali Bay on the west
coast are firm favourites with many of our
clients who pursue off the beaten track
locations. Four excellent beaches, half a
dozen tavernas and a few shops are the
dizzy heights of Lefkos’ & Potali Bay’s
tourist development. There are many
charming villages that are worth visiting,
thus warranting the hire of a car.
Adorning the lee of a ridge 9 km. west of
Pighadia lies the vine-covered streets of
Menetes. We would also suggest viewing
the tiny fishing village of Finiki, the
stepped alleys of Mesohori and the oasis
town of Pyles. Most spectacular though
is the northern village of Olymbos which
is best reached by excursion boat to
Diafani and then local bus. This living
museum of music, peasant dress, crafts
and dialect is a very strange and
fascinating mix of medieval and modern.
The traditional village of Olymbos and
excursion boats from Pighadia and
Amopi to various gorgeous beaches.
TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS
between Rhodes and Karpathos is by
flight (35 mins.). Please contact us for
Karpathos.
CAR HIRE
FREE ISLAND MAP
Karpathos can be combined with Athens,
Crete, Kassos and Rhodes.
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Blue Sea Hotel (large building at foot of hillside)
Blue Sea Hotel
...set in a peaceful olive grove.
Blue Sea Hotel
Amopi, Karpathos Island
Beach: Walk 3 mins.
Nicos & Huguette Maloftis, also own and
run the well known Golden Beach
taverna which Blue Sea guests are
welcome to use. This has a fine
reputation for traditional dishes with a
superlative position right on Amopi
Beach.
Guide Prices
The Blue Sea Hotel in Amopi is set in a
peaceful olive grove, approximately 100
metres from the beautiful, sandy beach of
Amopi. Karpathos Town is a short 10
minute bus or taxi ride away. Blue Sea
has 27 rooms of which 21 face the sea,
the remainder with mountain view and
afternoon sun. Every bedroom is airconditioned (an additional charge is
made locally) and offers a fan and fridge
in addition to the standard shower, wc
and balcony or terrace. The reception/bar
area is spacious with an adjoining large,
open-air balcony where guests can
breakfast or have drinks. The owners,
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July & August
June & September
Rest
7 Nights
£943
£943
£943
14 Nights
£1129
£1129
£1129
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Potali Bay
A superior beach of sand
and shingle is very close
Potali Bay
Potali, Karpathos Island
DODECANESE
Self-catering:
Beach: Walk 1 min.
Tavernas: On site restaurant
Shops: Walk 20 mins.
After eight successful years running the Potali Bay restaurant,
the Konstantinidis family branched out and opened the
Potali Bay Studios and Maisonettes. This is accommodation
of a high standard as you will see from the photos on this page.
The 10 impressive studios all include a bedroom,
lounge area/kitchenette, shower/wc and sea facing balcony or
terrace. Within the air-conditioned accommodation are satellite
TV (extra charge locally), wi-fi internet access and safe box. The
2 maisonettes are split level, the ground floor given over to a
lounge and kitchen with stairs leading to an upper level of
bedroom and bathroom. A superior beach of sand and shingle
is very close to the accommodation plus the nearest minimarket can be reached on foot in less than 10 minutes. A wider
choice of beaches, tavernas and shops are available in Lefkos,
20 minutes walk away. We are confident that the combination
of quiet location and superb accommodation are a winning
formula at Potali Bay.
Guide Prices
July & August
June & September
7 Nights
£939
£924
Rest
£924
14 Nights
£1095
£1065
£1065
including all flights and transfers.
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Kourka Studios
Ruby-red roses and gargantuan
geraniums...heather-clad hills.
Kourka Studios
Lefkos, Karpathos Island
Self-catering:
Beach: Walk 5 mins.
Named after the area of Lefkos Bay
where it is situated, this simple
accommodation consists of 6 groundfloor studios and 3 first-floor studios.
Each open-plan bedroom and kitchenette
has an en suite shower room with hand
basin and wc. The ground floor studios
each include a small terrace whilst each
of the upper floor accommodations has a
balcony. All the studios have the use of a
table and chairs, catch the morning sun
and have a side view of the sea that is
literally just across the road. The main
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beach of Lefkos Bay is only a few
minutes', 5 at most, walk to the north.
The nearest tavernas are also located in
this area. The owner of Kourka, Georgos
Lykos, also owns the small mini-market
that is adjacent to this accommodation.
O.K., so it's not Sainsburys but anywhere
that sells fresh fruit, whisky, ice-cream
and chocolate chip cookies can't be bad.
Last but not least, the flower beds
surrounding Kourka are wonderful.
Ruby-red roses and gargantuan
geraniums were but two that we
recognised, providing suitable contrast
to the heather-clad hills behind Kourka.
Guide Prices
July & August
June & September
Rest
7 Nights
£879
£872
£866
14 Nights
£974
£962
£950
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Alimounda Mare Hotel
Fantastic location directly
on sandy Pighadia beach
Alimounda Mare Hotel
Karpathos Town, Karpathos Island
DODECANESE
Hotel - Half board basis
Rooms for 1, 2 or 3 persons with side sea view
Rooms for 1, 2 or 3 persons with sea view
Junior suites for 1, 2 or 3 persons with mountain view
Executive suites for 1, 2 or 3 persons with sea view
Beach: On the beach
This new, first class hotel is maybe at odds with the type of
accommodation we would normally incorporate in our holiday
programme. However, if one combines the lack of superior
accommodation in and around the Karpathos Town area with
the undoubted value for money that this hotel offers, we felt it
was worthy of inclusion. There is no doubting the fantastic
location of the hotel directly on sandy Pighadia beach and just
10 minutes walk round the bay to the main harbour. Combine
this attribute with well equipped, air-conditioned
accommodation including satellite TV, mini bar, hairdryer, safe
box, internet connection, coffee & tea making facilities,
bathrobes and slippers, pool and beach towels as well as a
private balcony or terrace we believe Alimounda Mare will be a
success. There are 244 guest rooms in total. Standard rooms,
some interconnecting, have either a side sea view or full sea
view which carries a supplement. Suites are much larger with
an open plan lounge area. Hotel facilities include a restaurant, a
bar, outdoor snack bar, spa area which includes a gym,
hammam, sauna and jacuzzi and an outdoor swimming pool.
A full American breakfast and buffet dinner is included in the
holiday price.
Guide Prices
July & August
June & September
Rest
7 Nights
£1278
£1187
£1097
14 Nights
£1799
£1618
£1437
room with side sea view on half board basis including all flights
and transfers.
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Kassos
Kassos
...welcomed with great
friendliness by the local people...
With a population of just 1,200 and
covering a meagre 48 square miles,
Kassos is one of the few Greek islands
that can still truly combine a warm
welcome and very little tourist
development.
remoteness of the surrounding
countryside where olive groves, citrus
fruit trees and small farms are
interspersed between the villages of
Panagia, Arvanitohori and Poli which are
linked by rough roads.
Of the 5 villages on the island, the largest
and main port is Phry. This rather
ramshackle collection of dwellings has
little natural charm although the tiny
harbour for caiques is a delight and part
of the main waterfront has been
redeveloped and given a new lease of
life. The main attraction in Phry has to be
the tavernas. An abundance of fresh fish
is supplied by the island's own small
fishing fleet. Otherwise you will be
welcomed with great friendliness by the
local people, as tourists are a rarity.
Beach lovers will make the short boat
journey to the neighbouring islet of
Armathia which has a fine, sandy beach.
A short walk across the bay and the tiny
inlet of Emborio with its beach, tavernas
and bobbing caiques comes into view.
Walkers will revel in the gaunt
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Kassos can be combined with Athens,
Crete, Karpathos & Rhodes.
Excursion boats to beaches.
TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS
between Rhodes and Kassos is by flight (1
hr. 10 mins.). Please contact us for details
of the many alternative permutations of
travel from the U.K. to Kassos.
FREE ISLAND MAP
Emborio
Borgianoula Apartments
Situated right by the sea
at Emborio
Borgianoula Apartments
Emborio, Kassos Island
These six apartments are situated right by the sea at Emborio,
only a few minutes' walk along the coast road into Phry. Each
large air-conditioned apartment consists of a bedroom, shower,
wc, kitchenette and balcony or terrace facing the sea. With
easy access to the pebble/sand beach of Emborio, this
accommodation is sure to suit the seekers of tranquility on
a lesser-known Greek Island. Your hosts, the Manoussos family
of husband, wife and son, are also our local agent. A more
charming, hospitable family would be difficult to find. Without
doubt, over the years, they have added to our clients’
appreciation and enjoyment of holidaying on Kassos.
DODECANESE
Self-catering:
Beach/taverna: Walk 1 min.
Guide Prices
July & August
June & September
Rest
7 Nights
£974
£937
£930
14 Nights
£1158
£1088
£1081
Prices shown are per person based on 2 persons sharing one apartment
Anagennissis Hotel
Enviable location right on
the waterfront of Phry
Anagennissis Hotel
Phry, Kassos Island
mins.
Beach: Walk 7 mins.
Considered by many to be the best
accommodation on Kassos, the Hotel
Anagennissis is long established and
commands an enviable location right on
the waterfront of Phry, bordering the
“Heroes of Kassos” square. The ten airconditioned bedrooms in this traditional
hotel have all been recently renovated
and offer good quality accommodation.
Although all rooms have a balcony, only 4
overlook the harbour front and sea, thus
offering the possibility of observing the
interesting comings and goings of a small
Greek island port. All rooms benefit from
the use of a fridge, internet access and
satellite TV. With the beach at Emborio
only 7 minutes walk away and local
shops, cafes and tavernas all in the
vicinity of the hotel, there is no need for
independent transport. Last but not least,
the owners of the hotel who are also our
local representatives, namely the
Manousos family, have their premises on
the ground floor and are available for
friendly advice on places to go and
things to do. Included breakfast is taken
in the café located behind the hotel.
Guide Prices
July & August
June & September
Rest
7 Nights
£958
£927
£920
14 Nights
£1124
£1066
£1059
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Kastelorizo
...fantastic views ... to peaceful monasteries
and the ancient citadel
Kastelorizo, the smallest of the
Dodecanese islands, is the most eastern
island of Greece, barely one nautical mile
from the Turkish mainland. First
impressions are important, and we were
immediately entranced by the attractive
harbour front of the main town. Lined by
elegant mansions, cafes, tavernas and
shops, closed to any form of traffic with
more than 2 wheels and surrounded by
imposing hills that are unusually floodlit at
night, we were captivated. Although
Kastelorizo is devoid of beaches, it is
possible to swim from the rocks at Agios
Stefanos, 40 minutes walk north of town,
and the main harbour is unpolluted, so a
quick dip from the terrace of the Hotel
Kastellorizo is also possible. An
abundance of marine life including monk
seals will interest those keen on
snorkelling. Walkers who hike the zigzag
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set of stairs to the heights above town
will be rewarded with fantastic views of
the Turkish Anatolian coast. Onward
paths from here continue to peaceful
monasteries and the ancient citadel of
Paleokastro. Boat trips from the main
harbour include the stalactite infested
grotto of Perasta, the islet of Rho and a
fascinating day trip to Kas in Turkey.
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Kastelorizo can be combined with
Athens, Karpathos, Kassos & Rhodes.
Boat trips around the island of
Kastelorizo, to the neighbouring islet of
Rho and to Kas on the Turkish Mainland.
TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS
between Rhodes and Kastelorizo is either
by flight (40 mins.) or ferry (2 hrs. 20
travel from the U.K. to Kastelorizo.
ISLAND MAP
Unfortunately, there is no map
commercially available for Kastelorizo.
Hotel Kastellorizo
Located just 10 metres
or so from the sea
Hotel Kastellorizo
Kastelorizo (Megisti) Town
Kastelorizo Island
View from hotel
Located directly on the quayside path, just 10 metres or so
from the sea, the Hotel Kastellorizo is in our opinion the best
accommodation on Kastelorizo. Seeing as the same quayside
path is too narrow to admit vehicles, traffic noise is not a
problem. Likewise, the opportunity for a quick dip from the
quayside steps is possible. The hotel’s five traditional buildings
blend in beautifully with the pastel hues of neighbouring
waterfront edifices. The hotel has just 12 accommodation units
split between studios, junior suites and maisonettes. All are airconditioned, some have sea view and all are equipped with
kitchenette, safe-box, TV and hair-dryer. Studios are open plan,
the suites add a living area and the maisonettes are split-level
with bedroom upstairs and living area/kitchenette downstairs.
Hotel amenities include a small pool for adults, small children’s
pool, bar and mini-market.
DODECANESE
Hotel/Self-catering - Breakfast included
Junior Suites for 2, 3 or 4 persons
Beach: Walk 1 min.
Hotel Kastellorizo (on right)
Guide Prices
July & August
June & September
7 Nights
£1116
£1030
Rest
£1023
14 Nights
£1505
£1329
£1322
studio with breakfast including all flights and transfers except for
transfer Kastelorizo Airport/hotel/Kastelorizo airport by airport bus
taking about 10 minutes each way and costing about 6 each person
each way payable locally.
Hotel Kastellorizo (on right)
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Chalki
...island of peace and friendship...
In 1983, UNESCO designated Chalki as
the “island of peace and friendship”.
Never has a title been so apt. With just
300 or so permanent inhabitants, no large
hotels and just 25 square kilometres, this
limestone speck to the west of Rhodes
should satisfy the annual search for
Greek island escapism.
Emborio is the island’s only town and
port of arrival. Quaint and traditional, the
distinctly Italian-looking houses, Town
Hall and graceful bell towers are arranged
in ascending tiers around the sweeping
bay. The seafront is home to a very
reasonable choice of tavernas and cafes
interspersed by a handful of minimarkets, bakery, bars and a few gift
shops that sell craftwork and jewellery.
A wander amongst the cobbled,
whitewashed alleyways away from the
waterfront will bring visitors into contact
with the local population who still go
about their daily lives, be it fishermen
mending their nets or local craftsmen
renovating original Venetian villas.
It has to be said that Chalki is not
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blessed with the pick of beaches in
Greece. The best is probably Pondamos,
a gentle stroll 15 minutes to the west of
the village. Here, a meagre strip of
shingly sand and small pebbles is made
considerably more acceptable by
stunning surrounding scenery and a
waterside taverna. In contrast, it must be
said that Chalki is blessed with stunning
landscapes that will perfectly
complement gentle ambles as well as
keen hiking. These vistas are made easily
accessible if one uses the asphalted road
that runs for 7 miles west of Emborios.
The old, pirate-proof village of Chorio is
only about an hour away from Emborios
and it is well worth climbing a path for 10
minutes or so from here up to the old
crusader castle to take in the most
wonderful views. More intrepid walkers
will venture further west to the Monastery
of St. John although it is also possible to
make this visit as part of a low key
excursion. An excellent walkers’ map can
be purchased on Chalki which details all
these walks plus other exciting walking
possibilities to the north of the island.
Chalki can be combined with Karpathos
& Rhodes.
Minibus from Emborio to beaches and
excursions to Chorio and Monastery of
St. John. Caiques, excursion boats and
taxi boats from Emborio to beaches and
caves on the south coast as well as the
neighbouring, deserted island of Alimnia.
Day trips to Rhodes by using the
scheduled ferry services.
TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS
between Rhodes and Chalki is by ferry (1
hr. 15 mins.). Please contact us for details
of the many alternative permutations of
travel from the U.K. to Chalki.
FREE ISLAND MAP
St. Nicolas Hotel
Super views across the
bay to the village
St. Nicolas Hotel
Emborios, Chalki Island
DODECANESE
Rooms for 1, 2, or 3 persons
Suite for 2 or 3 persons
Taverna: Walk 4 mins.
Shops: Walk 4 mins.
The quality of the St. Nicolas Hotel in association with the
peace and tranquillity of Chalki island is a winning combination.
Located at the far western extremity of Emborios’ bay, the St.
Nicolas is the only 4-star accommodation on Chalki. All 19
rooms are air-conditioned and include bathroom, balcony or
terrace with sea view, flat-screen satellite TV, fridge and internet
access. One suite adds a small lounge area with one single
sofa bed. The expansive, sea-facing terrace that fronts the
hotel also has super views across the bay to the village and is
the perfect place to enjoy breakfast which is normally served
between 08.00 and 11.30. Light lunches and dinner are also
normally available. Meals are based on typical Mediterranean
cuisine. Steps from the hotel terrace lead down to decking from
where it is possible to swim. Sun beds and large parasols are
also available. Other hotel amenities include a lounge area, bar,
small dining area and roof terrace.
Guide Prices
July & August
June & September
7 Nights
£968
£931
Rest
£880
14 Nights
£1233
£1163
£1066
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Livadia
Tilos
...The rather wild and mountainous
scenery is ideal for walkers...
For such a small island (63 sq km) Tilos
has a lot to offer and over the years has
established a loyal clientele that returns
year after year. The population of just 300
zealously protects the island’s
environment resulting in a great variety of
bird (102 species), plant and insect life.
The rather wild and mountainous scenery
is ideal for walkers and there are two
official walking guides on the island
though many will opt to venture out on
their own making use of the excellent
local walking guide pamphlet which
includes 9 walks. With the scent of wild
herbs such as rosemary, oregano, thyme
and basil in the air, wonderful views and
maybe a break in the journey on one of
the island’s beaches, these walks will not
disappoint. Our accommodation is
located in the port area of Livadia which
benefits from a sweeping, pedestrianised
waterfront, home to a healthy selection of
tavernas, cafes and small shops where a
warm welcome awaits. Tamarisk trees
shade the pebble beach which laces
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much of this horseshoe bay. The sleepy
village of Megalo Chorio is linked to
Livadia by the island bus which then
continues on to sandy Eristos beach. On
a Sunday, this same bus normally makes
the journey to the beautiful Byzantine
monastery of Agios Pandeleimonas.
Concealed just below one of the highest
locations on the island amidst tall
cypress and plane trees, the monastery
was constructed in 1470 in honour of
Saint Pandeleimonas. Car hire can be
booked locally as well as local boat trips.
Tilos can be combined with Rhodes &
Karpathos.
Walking & boat trips.
TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS
between Rhodes and Tilos is by ferry
(1 hr. 20 mins.). Please contact us
for details of the many alternative
permutations of travel from the
U.K. to Tilos.
FREE ISLAND MAP
Eleni Beach Hotel
Livadia beach is just paces
from the Eleni’s front steps
Eleni Beach Hotel
Livadia, Tilos Island
The superb beach front location is this hotel’s main feature.
Pebbly, Livadia beach is just paces from the Eleni’s front steps
which lead up to the main reception and lounge area. The four
accommodation buildings contain 37 air-conditioned
bedrooms, 30 of which have full sea view, the remaining 7 a
side sea view. All rooms contain a fan as well as a small fridge
and a balcony or terrace is standard. Breakfast is served on a
shady terrace overlooking the beach where the hotel offers all
its guests free use of sun beds and umbrellas. To walk along
the promenade into the heart of the village will take about 10
minutes although there are tavernas and cafes nearby. The
enviable position of this hotel means that the accommodation
is invariably in high demand and thus requires early booking to
ensure availability. Eleni Beach Hotel boasts an astounding
number of repeat customers, testimony to how well amiable
host and owner Michalis runs the hotel.
DODECANESE
Shops: Walk 2 mins.
Guide Prices
July & August
June & September
Rest
7 Nights
£763
£748
£718
14 Nights
£965
£917
£857
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Ilidi Rock Hotel
A spectacular position on the
hillside overlooking Livadia port
Ilidi Rock Hotel
Hotel/Self-catering
Grand suites for 2, 3 or 4 persons
Shops: Walk 8 mins.
Occupying a spectacular position on the
hillside overlooking Livadia port, the Ilidi
Rock is in our opinion the highest
standard of accommodation on Tilos.
The hotel is connected to the village by a
paved, coastal path with a stroll time of
about 8 minutes. Before reaching the
hotel, offshoots of this track descend
further to the hotel’s two man-made
beaches both of which offer sun beds
and umbrellas. On entering the hotel,
a large reception, lounge and bar area
opens on to a sea facing terrace with
super views across the sea towards
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Livadia. Other hotel facilities include free
Wi-Fi access and the use of a fitness
room. All types of accommodation are
spacious, well furnished and decorated
to a high standard. Studios comprise
twin or double bedroom, kitchen/dining
area with hob/oven and fridge,
shower/wc and hairdryer. Junior suites
are larger than the studios and the
apartments add a separate living room
with two sofa beds. Top of the range are
the two suites (one a Honeymoon Suite)
which are the most commodious and
luxurious including a double bedroom,
large separate living room and a large
roof top terrace. All accommodation
faces the sea and guests can opt for airconditioning by paying a charge locally
direct to the hotel.
Guide Prices
July & August
June & September
Rest
7 Nights
£799
£775
£759
14 Nights
£1040
£971
£938
Irini Hotel
Close to both beach
and village
Irini Hotel
DODECANESE
Tavernas: Walk 1 min.
Shops: Walk 1 min.
Concealed behind beautifully lush shrubbery, close to both
beach and village, the small and friendly Hotel Irini is an ideal
base to make the most of ones stay on Tilos. All 23 bedrooms
contain a ceiling fan, fridge, hairdryer, kettle, shower/wc and
balcony or terrace with either sea or mountain facing views. Airconditioning is also available in all rooms but there is an
additional charge for this locally of 7 per night. Décor and
furnishings are simple but attractive and quite tasteful. A
charming reception area leads through to the breakfast area
and two, out-door, garden terraces, an alternative venue for
ones included continental breakfast. As far as we are aware, the
Irini Hotel swimming pool is the sole pool on Tilos. The hotel’s
horticultural extravaganza is common to this area with hibiscus,
rose, palm and banana trees commonplace. Sun beds and
umbrellas are provided on the surrounding paved area. Owner
Ilias and his family look forward to welcoming Greek Sun
Holidays clients in 2014.
Guide Prices
July & August
June & September
7 Nights
£742
£725
Rest
£709
14 Nights
£916
£872
£839
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Skala & Chora
Astypalea
...cubic houses clinging to the
hillside below the Venetian castle...
Butterfly-shaped Astypalea can be
excused its identity crisis. Officially
belonging to the Dodecanese, this most
westerly island of the archipelago would
feel more at home geographically in the
Cyclades. The main port area of Skala
certainly has a Cycladic feel, with typical
whitewashed, cubic houses clinging to
the hillside below the Venetian castle that
dominates the skyline of hilltop Chora. As
a spot to quietly unwind and soak up
some Greek island atmosphere, free from
crowds, Astypalea is perfect. Skala and
Chora are linked by a steep flight of
steps, a less arduous meander along the
narrow road or a very short bus ride. On
turning the final bend into Chora, a
splendid, small main square flanked by a
line of windmills greets the eye. The
infrequent ferry and domestic air
connections from the mainland to
Astypalea makes little impression on
tourist numbers and has spared the
island from falling prey to any dramatic
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tourist development. The simple
pleasures of tavernas and cafes in both
Skala and Chora are the limit to evening
entertainment, preceded by the ever
popular “volta” when the locals have their
pre-dinner stroll along the attractive
harbour front. Try the local dish of
astakomakaronadha made with honey,
fish and lobster. Quite delicious. Daytime
activity is limited to beach and walking. A
20 minute walk from Skala and the
shingle beach of Livadia, one of the best
on the island complete with tavernas and
shaded by tamarisk trees, beckons. The
same bus that links Skala and Chora
continues to Livadia. A number of other
beaches both to the south (Vatses and
Kaminakia) and north (Analipsi) are
accessible by excursion boat from Skala.
Astypalea can be combined with
Amorgos, Athens, Donoussa, Naxos and
Paros.
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Caique excursion boats from Skala to
various beaches.
TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS
mainland and Astypalea is either by air
(55 mins.) or ferry (9 hrs. 45 mins.). Please
the U.K. to Astypalea.
CAR HIRE
Cannot be reserved in advance but is
available locally.
FREE ISLAND MAP
Kilindra Studios, Maisonettes & Suites
Kilindra commands spectacular sea views
in the direction of Livadia beach
Kilindra Studios, Maisonettes & Suites
Chora, Astypalea Island
In our opinion, this is one of the best quality accommodations
on Astypalea. Located on the hillside below the castle of Chora,
Kilindra commands spectacular sea views in the direction of
Livadia beach. Consisting of 3 standard studios, 4 traditional
maisonettes and 1 suite, all eight accommodation units are
furnished to a high standard. With the centre of Chora just a
stroll away and Livadia beach an amble down the quiet coastal
road or a very short bus ride away, there is no real need for
independent transport. Likewise, Skala is reachable on foot in
about 15 minutes the other side of the hill, although it may take
you longer to walk back due to the incline. The lure of the
swimming pool and dazzling sea view terrace are great
attractions. The adjacent, enclosed and wooden-decked
breakfast area boasts an equally impressive vista. No two
accommodation units are the same but all are air-conditioned,
include a kitchenette and have facilities that include satellite TV,
CD player, safe box, hair dryer and bath robes. Plaudits have
been numerous from past clients.
DODECANESE
Livadia Beach
Guide Prices
July & August
June & September
7 Nights
£1091
£1046
Rest
£985
14 Nights
£1423
£1332
£1212
studio with breakfast including all flights and transfers.
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Lipsi
...relaxing, unwinding on what
remains an unspoilt Greek Island
Situated in the Dodecanese only 50
minutes by ferry or 25 minutes by
hydrofoil from Patmos, Lipsi, or Lipsos as
it is sometimes known, is the largest of
the minor islands to the north and east of
Patmos. Most of the inhabitants live
around the pretty little harbour and it is
here that you will find what few facilities
exist on the island including a handful of
tavernas, mini-market, post office and a
couple of cafes. Beaches are generally
not crowded and sandy, none more than
an hour’s walk from the village. The
nearest, Lendou, is only a few minutes'
walk from the harbour whilst Kambos,
Plati Gialos, Monodendri and Katsadia lie
further afield and involve some footwork.
Boat trips to neighbouring Marathi,
Patmos and Leros are all possibilities but
in the main this is very much a relaxing,
doing little, unwinding holiday on what
remains an unspoilt Greek Island.
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Lipsi can be combined with Leros,
Patmos, Rhodes, Samos & Symi.
As well as visits to Patmos and Leros,
there are local excursion boats that
undertake day trips to the surrounding
islets of Makronissi, Marathi & Arki
including stops for swimming. Marathi in
particular has a lovely, sandy beach and
a few tavernas. Otherwise, walking to
some of the more remote beaches can
be very rewarding.
TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS
from London Gatwick to Samos or
Rhodes. Travel between Samos or
Rhodes and Lipsi is by ferry (4 hrs.
45 mins & 4 hrs. 25 mins. respectively).
the U.K. to Lipsi.
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Niriedes Villas
Exclusivity of holidaying
in a private, detached villa
Niriedes Villas
Lipsi Village, Lipsi Island
DODECANESE
Self-catering:
Villas for 2, 3 or 4 persons
Beach: Walk 8 mins.
Named after the nymphs Amfitriti, Thetis, Psamathia, Galatia
and Akeanos, Niriedes Villas offers guests the exclusivity of
holidaying in a private, detached villa. A fully equipped kitchen,
table and chairs, lounge area, fireplace and satellite TV is all
located on the ground floor. Four of the villas also have the
bathroom downstairs. On the top floor is the bedroom, with one
of the villas having two bedrooms. One of the villas has the
bathroom upstairs. All villas are air-conditioned and have a very
pleasant patio area downstairs plus a balcony on the top floor.
With beach, shops and tavernas all within easy walking
distance, this accommodation scores heavily on quality and
location. Poppy Ladavou and her daughter Maria are on hand
to ensure your stay is as comfortable as possible. Early booking
essential, especially in high season.
Guide Prices
July & August
June & September
7 Nights
£1142
£999
Rest
£974
14 Nights
£1571
£1249
£1209
Prices shown are per person based on 2 persons sharing one villa
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Rizos Studio Apartments
Spacious and beautifully decorated
with replica island furniture
Rizos Studio Apartments
Lipsi Village, Lipsi Island
Self-catering
Studio Apartments for 1 or
2 persons
Beach: Walk 8 mins.
We are really delighted to include these
six, traditional studio apartments in our
programme. This stylish accommodation
is both spacious and beautifully
decorated with replica island furniture
complementing the glistening, local stone
flooring. Colourful Greek trinkets abound,
with similar items available in owner Anna
Rizo’s shop in the village. Husband
Manolis operates day trips on his vessel
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“Anna Express” to neighbouring islands.
The nearest beach, “Lendou”, minimarket, cafes and tavernas are all just a
short stroll from the accommodation.
With many regular clients who return year
in, year out, this accommodation is in
high demand and warrants early booking.
Standard to each air conditioned unit is a
bedroom area, attached lounge area,
shower/wc and kitchen/diner with fridge,
hob, kettle and toaster. There is also an
electric iron and hairdryer.
Guide Prices
July & August
June & September
Rest
7 Nights
£1019
£960
£925
14 Nights
£1276
£1156
£1091
Aphroditi Hotel
Studios & Apartments
Lendou beach is just paces
from the hotel’s entrance
Aphroditi Hotel Studios & Apartments
Lendou Beach near Lipsi Village, Lipsi Island
DODECANESE
Beach: Walk 1 min.
A better location on Lipsi would be hard to imagine with
Lendou beach just paces from the hotel’s entrance and the
main waterfront of Lipsi Village a short walk away along the
coast. Owned and run by the Mavrakis family of Michali, Irini,
Manolis and Georgos, the Aphroditi consists of 22 studios all
with bedroom/kitchenette, TV, shower/wc and sea-facing
balcony or terrace. The 6 apartments add a separate lounge
area with 2 sofa beds. All accommodation is air-conditioned,
spacious and furnished to a high standard. Hotel facilities
include a reception area/lounge, bar/café and sea-facing
terrace.
Guide Prices
July & August
June & September
7 Nights
£1002
£950
Rest
£914
14 Nights
£1234
£1133
£1065
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Patmos
...the fascinating and mysterious alleyways of old Chora...
Known as the Jerusalem of the Aegean,
Patmos is famous as the island where St.
John wrote the Book of Revelation. This
most northerly island in the Dodecanese
archipelago is an attractive mix of small
hills and beaches tucked away within the
folds of an unusually long and intricate
coastline.
DODECANESE
Skala is the island’s port and main town.
Stretching round a wide, sheltered bay,
exclusive gift shops and boutiques lend
the place a smart, up-market feel. Plenty
of waterfront tavernas and cafes do a
roaring trade, especially when the cruise
ships dock. This same waterfront is the
beach caiques departure point and every
morning between 10.00 and 10.30 the
exodus begins to various bays, islands
and islets. The fine sands and sweeping
dunes of Psili Amos, the multi-coloured
pebbles of Lampi and sleepy Marathi islet
are all possible destinations. Larger
vessels journey across to Lipsi, an island
of green hills dotted with blue and white
chapels.
An old, cobbled pathway leads up from
Skala to Chora, site of the famous
monastery. Along the way, it is possible
to visit the Holy Cave of the Apocalypse
where it is believed St. John dictated the
holy book to his disciple Prochoros after
his arrival on the island in AD 95. Once at
the top of the pathway, panoramic views
down to Skala and across to Samos &
Ikaria are reward for ones efforts. The
monastery itself was founded in 1088
and is one of the most important places
of worship among both Orthodox and
Western Christian faithful. Its religious
treasures include a 12th century icon of
St. John located in the monastery’s main
church. Chora itself is a maze of dazzling
white, narrow lanes and home to over 40
chapels and sea captains’ mansions.
It is quite feasible to walk the paved
coastal road from Skala south to Grikos.
Gently undulating and shaded by trees
part of the way, this pleasant 55 minutes
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stroll reveals some of the splendour of
Patmos’ coastline. Alternatively, the local
bus makes the same journey and
continues on up to Hora. Grikos itself
possesses one of the best beaches on
the island, a handful of tavernas and
lovely scenery.
Patmos can be combined with Athens,
Leros, Lipsi, Rhodes, Samos & Symi.
Guided tours of the Holy Cave of the
Apocalypse and the monastery. Caiques
to beaches and day trips to Lipsi & Leros.
TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS
Rhodes and Patmos is by ferry (3 hrs.
40 mins. or 5 hrs. respectively). Please
the U.K. to Patmos.
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Hotel Skala
Considered by many of
our clients to be the best
hotel in Skala
Hotel Skala
Skala, Patmos Island
DODECANESE
Beach: Walk 2 mins.
Established for many years now, the Hotel Skala is considered
by many of our clients to be the best hotel in Skala. All 78 airconditioned bedrooms have shower, wc, mini-bar and balcony,
the hotel itself is set back only very slightly from the main
waterfront, concealed by the front rank of buildings. The hotel
really is in the perfect position if you like all the attractions of an
interesting harbour town on your doorstep. Tavernas, cafes and
shops are all within 100 metres of the stone-arched entrance to
the Skala, likewise the quayside with a colourful line of caiques
that depart daily for beaches and neighbouring islands for day
trips. For relaxation purposes, the Skala has an attractive
swimming pool and a delightful bougainvillea-shaded terrace.
In fact, the shrubs and plants that grace the grounds are a
wonderful sight. One section of the hotel is criss-crossed a la
noughts and crosses, a lattice with vivid, rich, purple
bougainvillea. A large reception and lounge area leads on to the
breakfast area where buffet breakfast is included in your holiday
price. There is a small, sandy, town beach only 100 metres or
so from the hotel.
Guide Prices
July & August
June & September
Rest
7 Nights
£1054
£973
£927
14 Nights
£1355
£1184
£1093
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Rhodes Town
Rhodes
...rooms filled with exquisite
mosaics and opulent furnishings...
We do not suppose for one minute that a
typical Greek Sun client will be interested
in having a holiday in one of the large,
anonymous beach resort areas of
Rhodes. However, if the thought of taking
a short break in accommodation close to
the wonderfully preserved, medieval city
of Rhodes Town or combining this with a
stay or stays on other islands appeals,
read on.
We have purposely selected our
accommodation to complement and
maximise the time spent on Rhodes to
visit the compact, walled medieval city,
the nucleus of Rhodes Town. As a legacy
of the crusading Knights of Saint John,
this area was their main operational base
from 1309 to 1522. Space does not allow
us to catalogue and detail all the
monuments worth visiting, but just the
names evoke strong images. Medieval
engravings on the exterior and interior
marble staircase leading to rooms filled
with exquisite mosaics and opulent
furnishings can be studied at The Palace
of the Grand Masters. Passing along the
Street of the Knights, first the
Archaeological Museum, then the
Decorative Arts Collection and then the
Byzantine Museum are all essential
places to visit. We could go on. Needless
to say, a decent guide book will be
required to maximise ones stay.
Hire a car for a day or two and one can
visit the beautiful, traditional, unspoilt
villages in the interior of Rhodes Island.
Steer well clear of the mass market,
beach resort areas, head inland and the
hilly, wooded interior will reveal such
delights at Platania and Apollona as well
as temples and monasteries.
Rhodes Town
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Rhodes Town
Rhodes can be combined with Astypalea, Athens, Chalki,
Chios, Crete, Halkidiki, Karpathos, Kassos, Kastelorizo, Leros,
Lesvos, Lipsi, Patmos, Samos, Santorini, Symi & Tilos.
Rhodes offers many possibilities for excursions and activities,
the most popular with our clients being the half day “City Tour”
with guide which concentrates on the sites within the medieval
city. Other land based excursions include Lindos and a full day
visiting the traditional villages inland. Day trips by boat are
extensive including a 5 hour cruise of Rhodes’ coastline
including beautiful bays and beaches, Marmaris in Turkey and
the islands of Symi, Kos, Kalymnos, Leros, Lipsi, Patmos,
Kastelorizo and Tilos. All manner of water sports are available
including scuba diving.
Rhodes Town
TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS
Guide prices are based on flights direct from London Gatwick
to Rhodes. Please contact us for details of the many alternative
permutations of travel from the U.K. to Rhodes.
CAR HIRE
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Rhodes Town Beach
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Avalon Boutique Hotel
An intimate, medieval retreat located within the
fortress walls of the imposing Old Town of Rhodes
Avalon Boutique Hotel
Rhodes Old Town, Rhodes Island
Rooms & suites for 1 or 2 persons
Avalon Boutique Hotel is an intimate,
medieval retreat located within the
fortress walls of the imposing Old Town
of Rhodes, just a stones throw from the
Grand Master’s Palace and Knights’
Street. The hotel itself is a unique
medieval structure with modern features
and high quality services. Each of the
hotel’s 6 suites are uniquely designed
and decorated. Modern, fine quality
textiles blend in harmony with antique
pieces and the medieval ambience. The
veranda to most accommodation units
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overlooks either the port of Rhodes or the
medieval city itself. Individually controlled
air-conditioning, double glazed windows,
telephone, tea/coffee making facilities,
wi-fi internet connection, flat screen
satellite TV, mini-bar, bathroom, hair dryer
and bath robes and slippers are standard
to each suite. Four of the suites feature a
fireplace, ideal for a winter break seeing
as this hotel is open year round. A
delightful courtyard is where guests may
breakfast whilst the hotel’s a la carte
restaurant is located in the dome room
where soft-toned stone walls, warm
candlelight and fresh blossoms all
combine to make for a special evening.
Guide Prices
July & August
June & September
Rest
7 Nights
£1230
£1230
£1018
14 Nights
£1866
£1866
£1444
suite with breakfast including all flights and transfers.
Nikos Takis
Fashion Hotel
A heightened,
oriental atmosphere
Nikos Takis Fashion Hotel
DODECANESE
Rooms & suites for 1, 2, 3 or 4 persons
Experience the magic of “One Thousand & One Nights” in one
of this hotel’s extraordinary, brightly coloured 3 rooms or 4
suites, all of which reflect a heightened, oriental atmosphere.
Created by the well known Greek fashion designers Nikos and
Takis who have personally designed the interior, the hotel’s
location is hard to fault being just a few steps from the Grand
Master’s Palace and Knights’ Street. Dating from about 1870,
the building was originally owned by a rich Turkish Sultan who
would bring his own harem to the medieval city of Rhodes each
summer. The three standard, air-conditioned rooms include a
bathroom with shower, bathrobes/slippers, and hair dryer,
satellite TV, DVD/CD player, safe, wi-fi internet access, and
mini-bar. The single junior suite adds a lounge area with sofa
bed whilst the 2 superior suites have a larger lounge area with 2
sofa beds. These three suites include a jacuzzi in the bathroom.
The master suite has a brass, king sized bed, kitchenette and
large lounge area with one sofa bed. The bathroom includes a
steam shower. The hotel operates a strictly non smoking policy
in all rooms and indoor areas.
Guide Prices
July & August
June & September
7 Nights
£984
£837
Rest
£785
14 Nights
£1416
£1120
£1016
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Paris Hotel
Located in the medieval part
of Rhodes Town
Paris Hotel
One suite for 1, 2 or 3 persons
One VIP suite for 1, 2 or
3 persons
The 2-star Paris Hotel is located in the
medieval part of Rhodes Town, just a
short walk from the harbour and close
to the Palace of the Knights. The 14
standard, air-conditioned
accommodation units have bathroom,
fridge, hair dryer and TV. The 2 studios
add a kitchenette and DVD/CD player.
The standard suite further includes a
mini-bar and lounge area whilst the VIP
suite additionally includes a jacuzzi and
balcony with garden view. Buffet
breakfast can be taken either outside on
the garden terrace or inside in the
dedicated area for breakfast. A couple of
minutes walk and you enter the tourist
part of the medieval city with a vast
choice of restaurants, tavernas, cafes
and shops. An ideal base for making the
most of sightseeing possibilities in
medieval Rhodes Town.
Guide Prices
July & August
June & September
Rest
7 Nights
£803
£787
£770
14 Nights
£1054
£1021
£988
Rhodes Town
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Leros
...barren hills and fertile valleys
of oak, eucalyptus and pine...
preserved, traditional villages in the
Greek islands, Aghia Marina enjoys a
stunning amphitheatre setting in the hills.
The coastal walk north from Aghia Marina
to Alinda Bay only takes 25 minutes.
Recognised as the longest-established
resort on Leros, Alinda’s wide choice of
eating establishments and shingle beach
are the mainstay of attractions although
one can also visit the 1943 Allied War
Graves Cemetery close to the south end
of the beach and the historical museum
housed in the Bellini mansion. Included
amongst the exhibits in the museum are
items of folklore interest, archaeological
finds from Neolithic and Bronze ages as
well as military exhibits from World War
Two. Wedged between Alinda (15
minutes walk) and Agia Marina (10
minutes walk) lies Crithoni Bay. Here, little
disturbs the tranquillity although there
were two tavernas on our last visit should
the wander to the busier northern or
southern bays be too exacting. Coastal
walkers will venture south of Platanos to
attractive Pantelli and Vromolithos Bays,
both of which possess beach and eating
establishments.
Leros can be combined with Athens,
Lipsi, Patmos, Rhodes, Samos and Symi.
Bus tours of the island and day trips to
Patmos, Lipsi & Kalymnos. Leros’ seabed
is dotted with the wrecks of numerous
World War Two warships. The local diving
centre offers the possibility to explore
these highly atmospheric areas of the
seabed.
DODECANESE
9 miles long and 4 miles wide, the barren
hills and fertile valleys of oak, eucalyptus
and pine of Leros slope down to a deeply
indented coastline of secluded beaches
surrounded by numerous islets. Leros is
by no means a typical Greek island.
Italian rule between the two world wars
has bequeathed the island a distinctive
Italian feel with colourful, 1930s buildings
and wide, tree-lined boulevards the most
obvious signs of this influence. The main
port of Lakki on the west coast manifests
these characteristics more so than any
other town on Leros but it is the stretch
of coastline in the east between Alinda in
the north and Platanos in the south that
we have chosen to accommodate our
clients. Platanos, also known as Chora,
straddles two hills, one of which is
crowned by a Knight’s castle.
Neoclassical buildings are draped along
this ridge which drops down, seamlessly
to the island’s second port of 19 C. Aghia
Marina. An attractive waterfront with
small quay, several tavernas, shops and
pebble beach should not distract visitors
from exploring the rest of the village
inland. Considered to be one of the best-
TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS
Rhodes and Leros is by ferry (6 hrs.
5 mins. or 4 hrs. respectively). Please
the U.K. to Leros.
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Aghia Marina
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Crithoni’s Paradise Hotel
Located very close to the sea
in Crithoni Bay
Crithoni’s Paradise Hotel
Crithoni, Leros Island
Transfer from Lakki port: 10 mins.
Transfer from Aghia Marina
port: 3 mins.
In our opinion, this is the best hotel on
Leros by virtue of both location and
standards. Even though there are 132
rooms, 2 suites and a VIP villa divided
between three separate buildings, each
consisting of three stories, the hotel does
not suffer from the big, impersonal hotel
syndrome. Standard bedrooms have
either a mountain or sea outlook, the
latter costing a little more. Please contact
us for prices and details of either the
junior or superior suites, likewise the
VIP villa. All air-conditioned bedrooms
include an en-suite bathroom plus
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balcony and are furnished to a high
standard containing a mini-bar, satellite
TV, internet access and hair dryer.
Subject to availability, there is a choice of
non-smoking rooms. Located very close
to the sea in Crithoni Bay, the hotel is
very conveniently wedged between Aghia
Marina to the south and Alinda to the
north. The former is 10 minutes walk
away, the latter, with its cafes, tavernas
and long sand and shingle beach, takes
just 5 minutes longer. The hotel’s facilities
match the superior standards of the
accommodation and include a swimming
pool, pool bar, café, restaurant, gym,
sauna/jacuzzi and large lounge area.
Car hire and island tours can be arranged
through the hotel’s in-house agency.
Guide Prices
July & August
June & September
Rest
7 Nights
£1004
£966
£931
14 Nights
£1230
£1162
£1097
room with inland view and breakfast including all flights, transfers and
ferry tickets.
Marilen Hotel
Set in well kept gardens
above Alinda Bay
Marilen Hotel
Alinda, Leros Island
DODECANESE
Hotel - Self-catering
Transfer from Lakki port: 10 mins.
Transfer from Aghia Marina port: 4 mins.
Beach: Walk 5 mins.
Over the years, the Marilen Hotel became quite a favourite
amongst British holidaymakers who visited the island under the
auspices of now failed operators. We are very pleased to renew
the hotel’s relationship with guests from Britain and the owner
Dimitris likewise looks forward to welcoming them. Set in well
kept gardens above Alinda Bay, the Marilen consists of 16
studios and 14 apartments. All 30 units, split between six
separate buildings, include a bedroom, shower/wc and balcony
or terrace with views over Gourna Bay. The interiors are nicely
furnished and have recently been completely renovated. All
now benefit from air-conditioning plus satellite TV, internet
connection and kitchenette. The apartments also include a
lounge area with sofa beds. The hotel reception, lounge area
and terrace are housed in a separate building and one can pay
extra locally for breakfast. Similarly, car hire and excursions can
be arranged. We must not forget to mention the attractive
swimming pool and pool bar. There is the possibility that the
latter may operate only in high season.
Guide Prices
July & August
June & September
Rest
7 Nights
£1062
£949
£911
14 Nights
£1363
£1115
£1044
Alinda
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Kokkari
Samos
...carpeted with thick pine forests
and wild flowers...
NORTH EAST AEGEAN
With 100 miles of coastline, many
beaches, craggy highlands, burbling
brooks by traditional villages, picturepostcard seaside villages and ports and
access to some of the most imposing
ancient sites in the eastern Aegean,
Samos can truly claim to offer something
for everyone. With direct flights from
London Gatwick , these many delights
can be reached in just under four hours.
By the same token, the benefit of an
international airport does mean that
Samos is one of the more busy islands
in our programme.
You will find Greek Sun’s accommodation
in two completely different areas of
Samos, all with their own character and
ambience. On the north coast, Kokkari is
probably the most attractive coastal
village on Samos. Three pebble beaches,
a delightful waterfront lined with colourful
cafes and tavernas and some of the best
walking possibilities in the hilly hinterland
make this area the first choice of many.
The more sheltered Limnionas on the
south west coast, by contrast, is a very
peaceful holiday location. The beach is,
in our opinion, one of the best on Samos
and there is little tourist development to
spoil the wonderful scenery of Mount
Kerkis, the lower slopes of which offer
more wonderful walking opportunities.
Dining is limited to 4 tavernas and the
local mini-market provides most other
holiday essentials.
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Limnionas
By far the most popular excursion is the
guided tour to the magnificent ancient
city of Ephesus in Turkey which dates
from the 11th century BC and uses the
Turkish port of Kusadasi as its gateway.
Other possibilities include a splendid day
trip to the neighbouring island of Patmos
and a jaunt across to the islet of
Samiopoula where beach and taverna
await. Water sports facilities are low-key,
the most organised being a windsurfing
base at Kokkari. Tours of Samos island
are arranged by coach, guide included.
TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS
from London Gatwick to Samos. Please
the U.K. to Samos.
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NORTH EAST AEGEAN
Samos can be combined with Athens,
Chios, Fourni, Ikaria, Leros, Lesvos, Lipsi
& Patmos.
Votsalakia
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Hotel Athena
20 paces from the front door and you
are on the main beach of Kokkari
Hotel Athena
Kokkari, Samos Island
Beach: Walk 1 min.
20 paces from the front door of the Hotel
Athena and you are on the main beach of
Kokkari surrounded by colourful sun
beds, umbrellas and surfboards. If you
prefer pebbles on the beach rather than
sand, this beach is ideal and stretches
nearly all the way to the main waterfront
promenade of Kokkari about 10 minutes’
walk away. As a base to explore the rest
of Samos, the Hotel Athena enables you
to take advantage of a good bus network
and all the main excursions, including
Patmos & Ephesus in Turkey, are
possible. Shower, wc and balcony or
terrace are standard in all 43 rooms at the
Hotel Athena with air-conditioning offered
for an additional charge, payable locally.
You will be offered a buffet breakfast
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during your stay and we are sure you will
take the opportunity to meet other guests
over a drink in the hotel bar or lounge or
on the terrace. We are very pleased to
offer this hotel which boasts a swimming
pool. A free copy of Lance Chilton’s
“Walker’s Map & Book” is included
with your tickets subject to availability.
We have many repeat customers at the
Hotel Athena!
Guide Prices
July & August
June & September
Rest
7 Nights
£828
£789
£731
14 Nights
£1003
£925
£810
Olympia Village
Apartments
Located in the heart of
Kokkari, just a short
stroll from the beach
Olympia Village Apartments
Kokkari, Samos Island
Self-catering:
Standard apartments for 1, 2 or 3 persons
Superior apartments for 1, 2 or 3 persons
Beach: Walk 4 mins.
NORTH EAST AEGEAN
In spite of the name, guests are not expected to be athletes,
although the generally fit will greatly benefit from the marvellous
walks in the vicinity of Kokkari detailed in the free copy of
Lance Chilton’s “Walker’s Map & Book” which we provide with
your tickets free of charge subject to availability. Located in the
heart of Kokkari, just a short stroll from beach, cafes, tavernas
and shops, this is quality accommodation, in our opinion one of
the best in Kokkari. Designed to resemble a small village, the
accommodation units are linked by pathways leading to small
courtyards resplendently festooned in all manner of beautiful,
colourful flowering plants and shrubs including vivid
bougainvillea. There are 13 apartments which include an open
plan bedroom and lounge area with sofa bed, bathroom and
balcony or terrace. Superior apartments have been recently
renovated and include better furnishings. All units are airconditioned and include satellite TV, hair dryer and safe box.
Breakfast can be provided for an additional charge locally.
Guide Prices
July & August
June & September
7 Nights
£925
£925
Rest
£925
14 Nights
£1196
£1196
£1196
apartment including all flights and transfers.
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Ioanna Apartments
Ioanna Apartments
Limnionas, Samos Island
Self-catering:
Beach: Walk 5 mins.
NORTH EAST AEGEAN
Set amongst olive and pine trees for shade and privacy, these
six delightful apartments were established in 2002 and are
owned and run by the hospitable Ioanna Giorgoulis who lives
on site. Each apartment consists of a spacious, open-plan
room combining a living area and bedroom area. The living area
has a large, comfortable, fixed seat that can double as an extra
bed, a kitchenette which includes a kettle, and a coffee table. A
half wall divides the living area from the bedroom area where
there is a choice of twin or double bed.
The en-suite bathroom is fully tiled with shower, basin and wc.
An iron and hair dryer are also provided. Air-conditioning is
available for an additional charge paid locally. Doors from the
living area open out onto a private terrace with table and chairs.
All holiday prerequisites are within walking distance. The
excellent sand and shingle beach is 5 minutes stroll away with
both mini-market and tavernas even closer. Car hire is easily
arranged if guests wish to venture further than the immediate
vicinity. Having already established a loyal and satisfied repeat
clientele, it is absolutely essential to book early for this
accommodation as many prospective clients were left
disappointed in 2013 with no availability when they enquired.
Guide Prices
July & August
June & September
Rest
7 Nights
£806
£776
£776
14 Nights
£948
£887
£887
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Limnionas Bay
Village Hotel
A super location in
relation to the beaches
Limnionas Bay Village Hotel
Limnionas, Samos Island
Villa for 4 persons
Beach: Walk 3 mins.
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The trend to offer hotel facilities in conjunction with self-catering
accommodation gathers apace in Greece and Limnionas Bay
Village Hotel joins our select number in this respect. The three
types of accommodation on offer consist of studios,
apartments and a solitary detached villa. With the exception of
the latter, all are located in several, low-rise buildings within
easy reach of a sheltered beach, mini-market and local
tavernas.
Irrespective of the type of accommodation, all units include a
bedroom/kitchenette, bathroom and balcony or terrace. Also
included are satellite TV, and air-conditioning for which an
additional charge is made locally. Apartments add a separate
lounge area with sofa beds and the suites a jacuzzi bathtub.
Villa Nikos is a detached building adjacent to the swimming
pool which consists of two bedrooms, a lounge area, bathroom
and balcony/terrace. In addition to the swimming pool already
mentioned, there is a reception area, seasonal pool bar, hotel
taverna and indoor bar. Breakfast is a buffet affair, served on
the hotel’s shaded terrace.
Guide Prices
July & August
June & September
Rest
7 Nights
£845
£830
£815
14 Nights
£1026
£996
£966
breakfast including all flights and transfers.
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Fourni
..wonderfully vibrant in the
traditional Greek way...
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A cheerful port area, a number of
beaches, very little accommodation and
some excellent tavernas sum up what
you can expect on Fourni. Believe us,
there is very little else on this most
unspoilt of unspoilt, lesser-known Greek
Islands. The village of Fourni is
wonderfully vibrant in the traditional
Greek way. Locals scuttle around
conducting their day-to-day business,
most of which is linked to the fishing fleet
based at Fourni. The resultant prices for
fresh fish and shellfish (especially lobster)
in the tavernas is a fraction of what you
would expect to pay on other islands.
Fourni can be combined with Athens,
Ikaria & Samos.
Such is the temptation and reputation of
the tavernas on Fourni that locals from
Water taxis to beaches and walking.
Ikaria, Patmos and Samos make the trip
to sample the culinary delights on offer.
Away from the village the island is almost
deserted. Secluded coves and bays are
within walking distance, one of the best
being lovely Kampi complete with a
taverna that overhangs the sandy beach.
The 20 minutes it takes to reach Kampi is
nothing to what the more intrepid walkers
will undertake in reaching some other
gloriously remote areas of the island.
NORTH EAST AEGEAN - FOURNI
TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS
from London Gatwick to Samos. Travel
between Samos and Fourni is by ferry
Fourni.
CAR HIRE
Car hire is not available but moped hire
can be arranged locally.
FREE ISLAND MAP
Archipelagos Hotel
...probably the best
on this small island
Archipelagos Hotel
Fourni Village, Fourni Island
Beach: Walk 2 mins.
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Opened in late 2007, this 12 room hotel, located at one end
of the sea front is probably the best on this small island. With
Stamatoula and her brother Manolis, who also run the local
pharmacy, overseeing this high quality accommodation,
Archipelagos has been a popular inclusion to our programme
with many favourable comments regarding the standard of
accommodation and location from clients who have chosen to
holiday here. All rooms face the sea and have air-conditioning,
fridge, TV, bathroom with bath and a pleasant balcony.
The hotel has an indoor bar and a small restaurant offering
local and international dishes.
Guide Prices
July & August
June & September
7 Nights
£1117
£942
Rest
£912
14 Nights
£1428
£1078
£1017
Fourni
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Rena Studios (middle right)
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Rena Studios
Delightful studios overlooking
Kampi Bay and Kampi beach
Rena Studios
Kampi, Fourni Island
Self-catering:
Beach: Walk 5 mins.
These seven delightful studios overlook
Kampi Bay and Kampi beach. Access to
both the beach and the path to Fourni
Village are by numerous steps. All rooms
have a full sea view except one room
with a slightly restricted view. The size
of the rooms is very favourable and all
bedrooms have en suite shower and wc,
a kitchenette and balcony. The lovely,
tree-shaded shingle/sand beach at
Kampi is but 5 minutes’ walk whilst
Fourni village is approximately 15
minutes' walk away. The two tavernas by
the beach have a superb position, taking
full advantage of this blissfully unspoilt
part of the island.
Guide Prices
July & August
June & September
Rest
7 Nights
£968
£908
£892
14 Nights
£1119
£998
£968
Rena Studios (top right)
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Toula Studios
front of Fourni village
Toula Studios
Fourni Village, Fourni Island
Self-catering:
Beach: Walk 1 min.
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These 14 air-conditioned studios are located directly on the
front of Fourni village by the village beach but away from
the quayside. 10 of the studios have sea view and all have
bedroom, shower, wc, kitchenette and balcony. The local
tavernas and cafes of Fourni village are but a stroll away
from this accommodation. Returned clients’ questionnaires
rate this accommodation highly.
Guide Prices
July & August
June & September
7 Nights
£957
£897
Rest
£881
14 Nights
£1108
£987
£957
Fourni
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Ikaria
...small villages clinging
precariously to their footholds
on sheer slopes...
Blessed with superb beaches and
breathtaking scenery, notably the pine
covered hills and untamed ravines, Ikaria
also possesses quaint, unspoilt villages
and superior tourist accommodation.
Situated between Samos in the east and
Paros in the west, Ikaria is a long and
narrow island 21 miles in length and
between 3 & 5 miles wide. The coastline
is tortuous, quite often dropping
dramatically straight to the sea with most
of the small villages clinging precariously
to their footholds on the sheer slopes.
However, Greek Sun Holidays features
accommodation in an area where the
terrain does not confront the local people
or visitors with such problems. The
village of Armenistis with its magnificent,
sandy beaches and sleepy, relaxed
atmosphere lies beneath fine wooded
scenery on the north west coast of Ikaria.
A small, picturesque harbour, surrounded
by a handful of tavernas and cafes is as
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exciting as it gets in Armenistis. Car hire
is a positive consideration during your
stay on Ikaria. There are a number of
lovely villages as well as the scenic
splendour of the interior of the island
worth exploring.
Ikaria can be combined with Athens,
Fourni and Samos.
Walking to the inland “Rahes” hamlets
from Armenistis has become increasingly
popular. Locally printed guide maps now
offer visitors the opportunity to explore
this beautiful area on foot. Longer hikes
are also possible including the descent of
Halaris canyon and crossing the island to
Manganitis. A lazier way to see the island
is to take one of the organized bus
excursions, one of which includes dinner
in the Rahes hamlet of Christos.
NORTH EAST AEGEAN - IKARIA
TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS
from London Gatwick to Samos. Travel
between Samos and Ikaria is by ferry (3 hrs.
travel from the U.K. to Ikaria.
CAR HIRE
FREE ISLAND MAP
Hotel Cavos Bay
The most magnificent
sea views
Hotel Cavos Bay
Armenistis, Ikaria Island
Transfer from Agios Kyrikos port: 60 mins.
Transfer from Evdilos port: 15 mins.
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Cavos Bay is one of our most popular accommodations and it
is not difficult to see why. The position is superlative with only
the sea-dashed rocks providing a barrier to the Aegean. The
two-minute walk into the village of Armenistis is the least you
would wish when the sun sets and you head for the tavernas.
The further 10 minutes to the fantastic, fine white sand beach is
hardly a hardship. The hotel’s small reception area leads into
the bar area which in turn is adjacent to a large airy lounge.
Rarely-closed French doors open onto a verandah which
claims the most magnificent sea views. These same sea views
plus stunning sunsets are shared by the hotel’s breakfast area
which is one floor below. Last but not least, the lower, open air
terrace with swimming pool, sun beds, umbrellas and tables &
chairs offers you both relaxation and activity with the same
wonderful sea views. The hotel’s 40 standard bedrooms all
come with shower, wc, fridge, ceiling fan, hairdryer and balcony
or terrace. Also available are a handful of studios which add a
kitchenette. Satellite TV and air-conditioning are standard
equipment in all the accommodation, the latter being available
only in the hottest months. Cavos Bay can lay claim to many
repeat customers from Greek Sun, some of whom have
holidayed there annually for many years.
Guide Prices
July & August
June & September
Rest
7 Nights
£1055
£975
£960
14 Nights
£1240
£1080
£1050
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Erofili Beach Hotel
Superb location overlooking
the long sandy beach of Livadi
Erofili Beach Hotel
Armenistis, Ikaria Island
Transfer from Agios Kyrikos
port: 60 mins.
Transfer from Evdilos port:
15 mins.
A superb location overlooking the long
sandy beach of Livadi on the edge of
Armenistis is just one of the many
favourable characteristics of this superior
hotel, one of the best on Ikaria. An air of
quiet sophistication is supported by
excellent amenities including an outdoor
swimming pool, lounge area, bar and
terrace. A further unusual feature is an
indoor, salt water therapy pool and
jacuzzi, although the hotel does make an
additional charge locally for this amenity.
The comfortable bedrooms are all
air-conditioned and are equipped with
mini-bar, TV, safe, en suite shower and
wc and a balcony. Most also have a
fantastic sea view. A very short walk
to a gorgeous sandy beach and a two
minutes’ walk to the village offer guests
the ideal holiday setting.
Guide Prices
July & August
June & September
Rest
7 Nights
£1186
£1020
£990
14 Nights
£1503
£1171
£1111
Erofili Beach Hotel (central building)
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Lemnos
..bobbing caiques bathed in the
light of surrounding cafes..
of golden sand, although only 2 km.
south of Myrina, is a quite different area.
The beach itself is superb with very safe
swimming due to the gently shelving
sandbanks. Eating establishments are
not as numerous as in Myrina but there is
a very reasonable choice including 3
beach tavernas and 2 in the village at the
last count. Outside Myrina and Plati, the
island of Lemnos is mostly given to
agriculture with corn fields and cattle
occupying large areas in equal measure.
There are however more remote, glorious
beaches and villages worth exploring if
you hire a car.
day journeys with good food and local
wine on the former and just refreshments
on the latter. Once a week, there is a
guided tour of the neighbouring islands
of Samothraki and Agios Ephstratios.
The water shy will probably join the
ubiquitous tour of the island by coach or
weekly walking excursions from Agios
Dimitrios to Kondias.
TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS
Guide prices are based on a charter flight
direct from London Gatwick to Lemnos.
Lemnos can be combined with Athens.
Water sports enthusiasts are very well
looked after with sailing boats and
motorboats available for hire as well as
the possibility to water-ski and windsurf.
Anglers will be interested in the fishing
excursions which operate some
evenings. Boat trips include full and half
CAR HIRE
the U.K. to Lemnos.
FREE ISLAND MAP
NORTH EAST AEGEAN
It is indeed rare for a Greek island with an
airport to remain untainted by mass
tourism, in fact, we cannot think of any
other destination in Greece that is so
easy to reach and yet has managed to
retain that heart, soul, spirit, whatever
you want to call it, of Greek island life.
That life is centred round the main town
and port, Myrina. Although Myrina
contains all the essential prerequisites of
Greek island holiday life, that is 3 good
sandy beaches, and a wide choice of
tavernas, cafes and shops, it also has the
perfect counterbalance of going about its
daily business, almost oblivious of the
minority tourists. Therefore, life is low-key
in spite of a bewildering array of local
shops and markets tucked away in the
warren of backstreets. The town’s scenic
nucleus has to be the old harbour,
especially in the evening when the floodlit
Byzantine castle, perched on a craggy
promontory between two of the town’s
beaches, looks down benevolently on the
bobbing caiques bathed in the light of
surrounding cafes and tavernas. The
village of Plati and its bordering crescent
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Villa Aphrodite
Plati Beach is no more
than 4 minutes’ walk away
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Villa Aphrodite
Plati Beach, Lemnos Island
Standard rooms for 1, 2 or
3 persons
3 persons
Breakfast included
Beach: Walk 4 mins.
There is only one way to describe this
accommodation, super! The geraniumlined entrance is flanked on the one side
by lawns dotted with massive terracotta
urns and on the other by the Villa’s own
swimming pool and pool bar. Sun beds,
umbrellas, tables and chairs surround the
pool where snacks and drinks are
available at lunchtime and in the evening.
All 30 rooms in the Villa come with
remote control air-conditioning and are
double glazed to keep them lovely and
cool. Most face towards the sea and all
include bath or shower, wc, fridge and
balcony or terrace with table and chairs.
Superior rooms are located on either the
first or top floor with sea view. This
accommodation is more spacious than
the standard rooms and boasts a higher
standard of fixtures, fittings and designer
furniture including flat-screen TV,
excellent bathroom and granite-tiled
floors. There are three suites at Villa
Aphrodite. One is located on the top floor
of the new wing with partial sea view, two
bedrooms (one double and one twin) and
two bathrooms. Both suites in the original
building have two bedrooms, one with
kitchen plus one bathroom, the other with
two bathrooms. Public areas include the
reception which offers currency
exchange, car hire, excursions and
general friendly advice and the breakfast
Guide Prices
July & August
June & September
Rest
7 Nights
£819
£715
£659
14 Nights
£1099
£851
£809
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area where a hearty buffet selection
awaits you every morning. The massive
expanse of sandy Plati Beach is no more
than 4 minutes’ walk away whilst in the
opposite direction, the quaint village of
Plati, with its tavernas and shops, is a
short, pleasant stroll up the hillside
behind the Villa. Myrina will take you
about 35 minutes on foot or is a short taxi
ride. Last but not least there are your
hosts, the indefatigable Peter and
Aphrodite. They know all there is to know
in making their guests welcome. This
accommodation receives one of our
highest customer satisfaction ratings and
comes highly recommended.
Sotiris Studios
& Apartments
Very quiet with one of the
best beaches on the island
Sotiris Studios & Apartments
Myrina, Lemnos Island
Self-catering:
Beach: Walk 5 mins.
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The surrounding area of these studios and apartments is,
in our opinion, very quiet with one of the best beaches on the
island, Riha Nera, a five minute stroll away. Here you will
experience the finest grains of golden sand and some of the
best swimming on Lemnos. The town of Myrina with its wide
selection of tavernas, cafes and shops, is about 15 minutes’
walk along the coast road although there are other tavernas
close by. All units have a bedroom with kitchenette, bathroom
and balcony or terrace and are air-conditioned. The apartments
add a second bedroom. With very pleasant views over Myrina
by virtue of its position on the hillside, and free use of the Villa
Aphrodite’s swimming pool at Plati, this accommodation is
most suitable for a beach-based holiday but within striking
distance of an interesting town.
Guide Prices
July & August
June & September
7 Nights
£775
£730
Rest
£715
14 Nights
£971
£881
£851
Riha Nera Beach
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Agios Issidoros
Lesvos
NORTH EAST AEGEAN
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...oak and pine forests to stark,
apocalyptic, parched, boulder-strewn hills.
Where does one start describing
Greece’s third largest island? In fact, how
does one ‘visit’ and do justice to an
island that can boast medieval and
Ottoman architecture including castles
from the late 14th century, not to mention
the varied scenery that shifts from vast
olive groves (some over 500 years old) to
oak and pine forests to stark,
apocalyptic, parched, boulder-strewn
hills. Then there are the beautiful inland
monasteries, the equally alluring hillside
villages or the wonderful coastal regions
where our accommodation is located.
Frankly, not a fraction of this island can
be visited on a standard 7 or 14 night
single centre package holiday because
the distances involved in getting around
are totally prohibitive. Better, we believe,
to have at least a two centre, or even
better still, three or four centre
arrangement thus enabling you to really
see the whole of this enchanting Greek
island. For this reason, all our holidays on
Lesvos include car hire. We will of course
defer if you prefer a single centre
arrangement, and we will include
standard transfers if you prefer not to
drive, but you will miss a great deal.
Our accommodation on Lesvos is based
in three main centres plus the island’s
capital and port Mytilini which is where
we will start. We would describe Mytilini
as stimulating. Straddling a promontory
capped with an impressive castle, this
busy harbour town’s skyline is dominated
by the pineapple-domed church of Agios
Theodoros and is full of friendly locals
and hardly any tourists. Immersing
yourself in local Greek life comes easily
here.
By complete contrast, a drive one hour
and forty minutes north west of Mytilini
will reveal Molyvos, Lesvos’ most
famous village and tourist capital. It is
easy to see why Molyvos is so attractive
to the holiday maker. The small, taverna
and café lined fishing port can adorn any
picture postcard with ease. Likewise the
backdrop of red-roofed mansions that
cover the hillside and secret narrow, vineshaded alleyways which in turn contain a
myriad of shops and tavernas that snake
ever upwards to the Genoese fortress.
Sigri, on the extreme western coastline
of Lesvos, is a one hour 20 minutes drive
south west of Molyvos. Whereas Molyvos
is the island’s tourist capital, Sigri is a
quiet haven, attracting far, far fewer
visitors by virtue of its seclusion. A small
port, home to the local fishing fleet and
overlooked by an Ottoman castle,
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a smattering of low key tourist
accommodation, the obligatory handful
of tavernas and shops and a tree-fringed,
sheltered sandy beach are what visitors
can expect.
Last and far from least, we introduce
Plomari and its neighbouring hamlet of
Agios Issidoros on the south coast, two
hours and 25 minutes drive time from
Sigri. Plomari and Agios Issidoros
manage to combine the best attributes of
Mytilini, Molyvos and Sigri. Plomari itself
is sustained by a vibrant economy
anchored on the local ouzo distillery and
farming and has little need of tourism,
though visitors are made extremely
welcome. The town’s scenic appeal is
centred on the attractive harbour and
tree-shaded, café-lined promenade. A
pebble/shingle beach is located just 10
minutes walk from the town centre. Walk
25 minutes along the coast road to the
east of Plomari and one enters the small
tourist hamlet of Agios Issidoros. Here,
there is a more conventional but low key
tourist atmosphere. A long pebble/
shingle beach is the area’s mainstay
attraction along with a reasonable
selection of tavernas, cafes and local
tourist shops.
Molyvos
Lesvos can be combined with Athens, Chios, Crete, Lemnos,
Rhodes & Samos.
Molyvos
From Molyvos there are a number of boat trips including the
short hop across to Pergamon in Turkey. If you tire of driving
or have chosen not to have car hire, some of the local
traditional villages are included in bus tours as well as Mytilini.
Molyvos is also home to a diving school that welcomes both
beginners and experienced divers alike. Sigri and Plomari/Agios
Issidoros are not so organised when it comes to such activities,
but with your own car it is possible to make your own day trips
whether it be to a beautiful monastery, traditional village,
Petrified Forest or deserted beach.
TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS
Guide prices are based on a charter flight direct from London
Gatwick to Lesvos. Please contact us for details of the many
alternative permutations of travel from the U.K. to Lesvos.
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Space limits us in doing justice to all Lesvos has to offer. A
good guide book is essential if one is to maximise ones stay,
especially if you take our advice and move around. If this option
is of interest to you, read our details in the “Fly-drive” itinerary.
This may give you a more informed idea of what to expect.
Sigri
CAR HIRE
Car hire is included in the cost of your holiday. If you would
prefer to have transfers, please contact us for the adjustment
in price.
FREE ISLAND MAP
We will include with your tickets a free, comprehensive map
of the island(s) you are visiting, subject to availability.
Plomari
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Hotel Delphinia
Located amid an amazing 355,000
square metres of natural park land
Hotel Delphinia
Molyvos, Lesvos Island
Bungalows for 1 or 2 persons
Beach: Walk 1 min.
Located on the outskirts of Molyvos amid
an amazing 355,000 square metres of
natural park land, the Hotel Delphinia is
one of the town’s first hotels. There are
68 standard bedrooms in the main hotel
building, many of which overlook the sea.
The hotel’s reception, lounge area and
restaurant are also located here. The 57,
stand alone bungalows are located to the
south of the main hotel building. Each
contains two accommodation units, one
on the ground floor and one on the first
floor with the latter commanding a
premium. Both standard bedrooms and
bungalows are air-conditioned and
include a mini-bar, satellite TV and
balcony or terrace. In front of the hotel’s
main building, a large, sea-facing
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veranda is where most guests opt to
breakfast from the extensive buffet
although there is the option of eating in
the restaurant area or having the meal
delivered to your bungalow free of
charge. In addition to the hotel swimming
pool, the Delphinia has four floodlit tennis
courts as well as table tennis.
Guide Prices
July & August
June & September
Rest
7 Nights
£953
£861
£843
14 Nights
£1302
£1119
£1083
room with breakfast including all flights and car hire.
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Sandy Bay Hotel
Commanding views over
the coastline of Agios Issidoros
Sandy Bay Hotel
Agios Issidoros, Lesvos Island
Beach: Walk 5 mins.
We believe first impressions are very
important in assessing holiday
accommodation. Having traipsed round
the Greek islands for 33 years on an
annual basis, our gut reactions have
stood us in good commercial stead.
We would be very surprised indeed if the
reaction of prospective clients differed
from our own high opinion when first
arriving at Sandy Bay. With commanding
views over the coastline of Agios
Issidoros, the hotel is located at the top
of the hill that rises above the hamlet and
will take about 5 minutes to walk down to
the beach and slightly longer back due to
the incline. Perfectly manicured lawns
ring the main hotel building that houses
the reception area, comfortable
lounge/bar and adjacent restaurant.
The standard of furnishings in all 50
bedrooms and bathrooms is high, each
with their own TV, air-conditioning, hair
dryer, safe box and sea facing balcony.
A quality buffet breakfast with hot and
cold fare is a good start to the day and
can be taken either in the restaurant area
or outside by the pool. The hotel also
provides guests with drinks and snacks
throughout the day as well as dinner if
required, specialising in freshly prepared
local dishes. We would recommend
booking two places on the hotel’s own
caique “Aspasia” which operates day
cruises along the beautiful south coast of
Lesvos. We cannot finish without
introducing you to Pandelis who owns
and runs the hotel. His hands-on
approach is very plain to see and is one
of the main reasons why our write up is
so positive. A warm welcome awaits in
this very well run, hotel.
Guide Prices
July & August
June & September
Rest
7 Nights
£874
£825
£795
14 Nights
£1145
£1047
£987
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Sigri Studios
& Apartments
Just a few minutes walk
from the beach
Sigri Studios & Apartments
Sigri, Lesvos Island
Self-catering:
One bedroom apartments for 1, 2 or 3 persons
Two bedroom apartments for 2, 3 or 4 persons
Beach: Walk 4 mins.
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These basic, simply furnished studios and apartments are
centrally located in the village of Sigri just a few minutes walk
from beach, tavernas and mini-market. All accommodation
units contain a bedroom, kitchenette, en suite shower/wc and a
balcony. The one bedroom apartments add a small lounge area
with sofa bed and the two bedroom apartments a further
second bedroom.
Guide Prices
July & August
June & September
Rest
7 Nights
£793
£774
£755
14 Nights
£982
£944
£908
including all flights and car hire.
Hotel Pyrgos
The most distinctive
hotel in the Mytilini area
Hotel Pyrgos
Mytilini, Lesvos Island
Beach: Car 10 mins.
Without doubt, this is the most distinctive hotel in the Mytilini
area. Not only is the edifice a converted mansion, but the
interior period furnishings are totally over-the-top kitsch in an
effort to replicate a 19th century atmosphere! This said, each of
the 12 air-conditioned rooms is extremely comfortable,
containing satellite TV, mini-bar and hair dryer. As one enters
the hotel along the sweeping staircase and through the
supporting colonnade, a small reception area leads to the
breakfast room and small outdoor terrace. The main waterfront
of Mytilini with its shops, tavernas and cafes is about 15
minutes away on foot.
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Guide Prices
July & August
June & September
7 Nights
£983
£927
Rest
£927
14 Nights
£1363
£1252
£1252
Mytilini
As intimated in our introduction
to Lesvos, we advocate staying
in more than one location so as
to maximise the time one can
spend visiting the many
attractions of Lesvos and
minimising the time travelling.
To this end, we would suggest
the following itinerary,
but as with all our holiday
arrangements, these are not
written in stone and can be
changed at will, including the
accommodation.
Day 1 – Travel on the flight of your choice
from the U.K. to Lesvos, Mytilini. You will
be met and shown to your hire car (Kia
Picanto or similar – upgrades available).
Hire includes inlimited mileage, collision
damage waiver and all taxes but not
personal accident insurance which can
be added locally. Drive (1 hr. 40 mins.) to
Molyvos where accommodation will be
reserved at the Delphinia Hotel for
5 nights.
Day 2 – Acclimatise by walking in and
around Molyvos. The climb between
sturdy, red-tiled houses and the
Byzantine-Genoese castle can be
interrupted by a coffee stop in one of the
many hillside cafes offering wonderful
views over the Aegean Sea. Lunch in one
of the many harbour front tavernas is a
delight and can prelude a lazy afternoon
on Molyvos’ small, pebble/shingle beach.
Day 3 – We would suggest visiting the
area around Mount Lepetymnos (968
metres) today. First stop may be the
thermal baths at Loutra Eftalou where the
hot pool (water changed twice daily)
under the Ottoman-era domed structure
is a comfortable 39-41 degrees
centigrade. One can cool down
afterwards on the long pebble beach of
Agia Anariri. The exquisite hillside village
of Sykamnia is a must on today’s itinerary
with maybe a coffee in one of the 2
traditional coffee shops with views across
to Turkey. Skala Sykaminias, probably the
most picturesque fishing village on
Lesvos would be our choice for a long,
lazy lunch. The villages of Klio, Pelopi
and Ipsilometopo then follow in quick
succession on your return to Molyvos.
Day 4 – Neighbouring Petra, just 5km
due south of Molyvos with its long sandy
beach and Anaxos just a little further
south with an even better beach may be
combined with the inland village of Petri
for a lazy, relaxing day.
Day 5 – Combine a ramble along one on
Mount Lepetymnos’s network of trails
with a visit to the attractive inland village
of Mandamadhos and the nearby
monastery of Taxiarhis which contains an
icon dedicated to Archangel Michael
made from mud and the blood of monks
slaughtered in a massacre.
NORTH EAST AEGEAN
Lesvos Fly-drive
Day 6 – This morning’s 1 hr. 20 mins.
drive to Sigri passes through some bleak,
wild and rugged scenery. Your base in
Sigri will be the Sigri Studios with
accommodation reserved for 3 nights. A
lunch break in one of the tavernas
overlooking the attractive bay may
precede a lazy afternoon on the village’s
sandy beach.
Days 7-8 – There are a number of places
worth visiting in this western part of
Lesvos on these two days. There is the
Petrified Forest, the beautiful settlement
of Vatoussa and the monasteries of
Perivolis and Ipsilou. If the sea beckons,
then the fishing hamlet of Gavathas or
the more touristy resort of Skala Eressos
are also possibilities. Alternatively, one
can chill out in Sigri.
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Day 9 – The 2 hrs. 25 mins. drive from Sigri to Plomari/Agios
Issidoros can be broken en route with a stop in the beach resort
Skala Kalloni before continuing along the gulf of Gera and
through oak forests before journeys end at the Sandy Bay Hotel
in Agios Issidoros. Accommodation with breakfast will be
reserved for 4 nights.
Day 10 – Saunter into Plomari for the day. Lunch either along
the tree-shaded waterfront or just off the bustling, main town
square before relaxing on the nearby beach.
Day 11 – A visit to this region has to include the most attractive
hill town on Lesvos, Agiassos. Nestling in a remote, forested
valley under the summit of mount Olymbos (967 metres), its
narrow, cobbled streets, shops selling ceramic
and wooden souvenirs, 12th century church and old bazaar
all enchant the visitor. A lunch stop here can precede a visit
to the Mylelia water mill where one of the mills has been
restored to working order and is shown to visitors by
the keeper.
Molyvos
NORTH EAST AEGEAN
Day 12 – Today, the long shingle/pebble beach of Agios
Issidoros will be a tempting incentive to relax or maybe spend
the day visiting the spa village of Vrissa with its natural history
museum and the beach resort areas of Vatera and Skala
Polichnitou.
Day 13 – It is an easy one hour drive from Plomari to Mytilini.
Your accommodation for the last 2 nights is the Hotel Pyrgos
with buffet breakfast included. After settling in to your hotel, an
orientation stroll around the town centre is a good idea and can
precede lunch in one of the many tavernas that ring the
colourful, main waterfront.
Day 14 – Visits to the Byzantine-Genoese-Ottoman fortress,
church of Agios Theodoros, Byzantine Art Museum and the two
galleries that house an excellent archaeological collection can
all be included on today’s agenda. A last, al fresco dinner
concludes your Lesvos odyssey.
Day 15 – Fifteen minutes is all it takes to drive from Mytilini
to the airport for your flight home to the U.K..
Sigri
Guide Prices
14 Nights
July & August
June & September
Rest
£1138
£1034
£1001
Prices shown are per person based on 2 persons sharing one room
Molyvos
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NORTH EAST AEGEAN - LESVOS / CHIOS
Plomari
Mesta
Amazing, bustling, vibrant Chios Town...
30 miles long and 12 miles wide is a fair
size for a Greek Island. Positioned
between Samos and Lesvos in the north
east Aegean, the island’s scenic
contrasts are marked. The north is rocky
and barren, almost lunar in appearance,
whilst the south is lush and carpeted with
citrus groves. Chios is not an island to
while away your time on the beach,
although there are plenty to choose from.
No, Chios is there to be explored and
discovered. Amazing, bustling, vibrant
Chios Town with its grand church,
museums, library, shaded squares,
markets, shops and busy harbour.
Medieval Mesta with earth-coloured
vaulted narrow streets. Startling Pyrgi
where the houses and church are
decorated in a strange black and white
geometric design. Sleepy and strangely
elegant Kardamyla, home to wealthy
shipping magnates. The rural outposts of
hilltop Volissos and nearby Limnos are a
million miles away from hustle & bustle as
is the almost landlocked harbour village
of Emborios on the south coast. It all
adds up to one of the most beautiful,
interesting and diverse Greek Islands you
could wish to visit.
FREE ISLAND MAP
NORTH EAST AEGEAN
Chios
Chios can be combined with Athens,
Lesvos, Rhodes & Samos.
Boat excursions to Cesme in Turkey and
the neighbouring islet of Inousses.
TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS
London to Athens with same day
connecting flights to Chios. Please
the U.K. to Chios.
CAR HIRE
Pyrgi
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Hotel Kyma
This is not a typical,
small Greek hotel
Hotel Kyma
Chios Town, Chios Island
Beach: Walk 3 mins.
NORTH EAST AEGEAN
Built originally in Chios Town in 1917 as a
private villa for the wealthy ship owner
Yiannis Livanos, the 15-room Hotel Kyma
was extended between 1968 and 1972
when a further 44 rooms were added. As
you enter the hotel through heavy and
imposing wood-panelled doors and
climb the marble steps into the reception
area you soon realise that this is not a
typical, small Greek hotel. The yellowed
hosts. All rooms have shower or bath,
wc and balcony and the hotel is perfectly
placed to take advantage of the good
bus network that fans out to all four
points of the compass. The wonderful
monastery of Nea Moni is one of the
“must visit” places. It is rightly famous
for the most wonderful medieval mosaics
and is situated in a secluded, wooded
setting in the hills directly above Chios
Town. A holiday at the Kyma is a Greek
Island holiday with a difference.
Guide Prices
July & August
June & September
Rest
7 Nights
£884
£832
£832
14 Nights
£1087
£982
£982
Hotel Kardamyla
Positioned on its own beach
Hotel Kardamyla
Kardamyla, Chios Island
Beach: Walk 1 min.
When faced with the problem of where to
accommodate their friends they were
unable to squeeze into their own luxury
villas in Kardamyla, the wealthy ship
owning families of Chios had the perfect
solution. They built their own hotel in
1971 called rather unimaginatively the
Hotel Kardamyla. Since then, the hotel
has changed ownership and now the
same Spordilis family that owns the Hotel
Kyma in Chios Town also owns the Hotel
Kardamyla. Positioned on its own beach,
all 32 rooms have shower or bath, wc
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prints that hang from the walls depicting
life on Chios in bygone times and the
massive crystal chandelier suspended
above the ornate, sweeping, marble
staircase are immediately apparent and
lend a slightly faded but decadent air to
the hotel. As you lean back and stretch
over your coffee at breakfast time in the
adjacent lounge area, you are confronted
by a most unusual fresco that covers the
ceiling and depicts former owners of the
villa/hotel and places in Europe that they
liked to visit. This same lounge area,
where buffet breakfast is offered and
included in your holiday price, opens
onto a small sea-facing terrace with easy
chairs. Owned and run by the Spordilis
family, you are made most welcome. In
fact they really are the most hospitable
and balcony. Most residents take their
buffet breakfast on the terrace
overlooking the tree-shaded beach, but
there are tables and chairs inside, next to
the bar area, if preferred. A large lounge
and reception area occupies the
remainder of the ground floor while the
first and second floors are where the
bedrooms are situated. The village of
Kardamyla itself is nothing short of
charming. Elegant, pastel coloured
waterfront villas, a small village square
and a handful of tavernas and shops is
the extent of development here where to
walk from one end of the village to the
other takes no more than 15 minutes.
Guide Prices
July & August
June & September
Rest
7 Nights
£898
£884
£884
14 Nights
£1101
£1073
£1073
NORTH EAST AEGEAN - CHIOS
Hotel Kardamyla (building on the left)
Two Centre
Holidays on Chios
As both the Hotels Kyma & Kardamyla
are owned by the same family, there is
the possibility to split your stay on Chios
at no additional cost except for transfers
which are paid locally. On arrival on
Chios, advise the owners how many
nights you would like to stay in each
hotel and it will be arranged accordingly,
subject to availability.
Emborios Bay Hotel
The volcanic,
black pebble beach
of Mavra Volia is just
a short walk away
Emborios Bay Hotel
Emborios, Chios Island
Self-catering:
Beach: Walk 5 mins.
NORTH EAST AEGEAN
The peaceful south east coastal village of Emborios is the
location of these 24 studios. Emborios itself has been inhabited
since the 6th century B.C. and consists of just the two
tavernas, one café and a mini market all of which are close to
the Emborios Bay Hotel. Similarly, the volcanic, black pebble
beach of Mavra Volia is just a short walk from the
accommodation. The well appointed open-plan, air-conditioned
bedroom/kitchenettes include satellite TV, safe-box, shower/wc
with hair-dryer and balcony or terrace. Hotel facilities include a
pleasant lounge, breakfast room and swimming pool. Our
clients have conveyed excellent reports on this accommodation.
Guide Prices
July & August
June & September
Rest
7 Nights
£1007
£919
£884
14 Nights
£1304
£1129
£1059
studio with breakfast including all flights and transfers.
Emborios
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Chios Fly-drive
Without doubt, the best way to appreciate the
beauty and interests of Chios is to have your own
car. There follows a suggested itinerary but this is
flexible and the number of nights can be changed
in accordance with your own wishes.
Day 1 – Travel from the U.K. to Chios. You will be met and
transferred to the Hotel Kyma in Chios Town where
accommodation is reserved for 2 nights including breakfast.
Mesta
NORTH EAST AEGEAN
Day 2 – Free to explore Chios Town. Maybe start at the
northern end of the harbour where the imposing, medieval walls
of the old Castro enclose the old town. Move on to the old
mosque and then the archaeological museum.
A second museum in the town library contains island costumes
and crafts. Tree shaded Vounaki Square is the perfect place for
a coffee and a spot of people-watching before you head back
to the hotel. The wide harbour-front promenade is the place for
a pre-dinner stroll prior to selecting a taverna or restaurant, of
which Chios Town has many.
Day 3 – Car hire commences this morning at the hotel.
Your group ‘A’ car (Fiat Panda or similar) includes unlimited
mileage, third party liability insurance and all taxes but not
personal accident insurance or collision damage waiver which
can be arranged locally. The coastal road south gives way to
peaceful rural scenery and a maze of unspoilt villages. A good
morning-coffee stop is the tranquil seaside village of Komi
before you continue on to the startling black pebble beach at
Emporio where a break for lunch may be in order. Delightful
Pyrgi is definitely worth an hour or two to explore and must not
be left off your itinerary. The delightful central square with
galleried kafeneion and imposing xysta-decorated church is the
hub of the village. The houses which line the narrow alleyways
leading from the square are equally striking, the xystaembellished faces garnished with tomatoes and other home
grown vegetables hung in the sun to dry. You continue to the
medieval village of Mesta where accommodation is reserved for
this night. Dinner in the small, ancient walled square will be one
of the highlights of the day.
Pyrgi
Chios Town
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NORTH EAST AEGEAN - CHIOS
Chios Fly-drive
Day 4 – The best part of the morning will be taken wandering
the ancient, narrow streets of the fortress-village Mesta, built to
withstand the attacks of pirates in the 14th & 15th centuries.
Then it is back on the road which begins to veer to the north
and then skirts Chios’ wonderful, virgin west coast. The rural
landscape of southern Chios gives way to the foreboding hills
of the north as you pass lovely Lithi bay and head inland to the
extraordinary deserted hilltop village of Anavatos. Steep paths
lead to the fortress and church that crown this ghost village, a
climb well worth the exertion. More stunning countryside and
hills lead you to the main settlement of north-west Chios,
Volissos. This hillside village is at the foot of yet more medieval
fortress walls and is where you will spend the next two nights.
Your accommodation will probably be one of the most unusual
on Chios as you will stay in one of the old houses that have
been painstakingly restored.
Emborios
NORTH EAST AEGEAN
Day 5 – The wild and windswept north-west corner of Chios
has some of the most striking scenery of the island. The villages
of Pirama, Parparia, Ag. Gala and Kourounia follow each other
in quick succession as you negotiate numerous hairpin bends
on the circular route that takes you back to Volissos. Traffic on
Chios is generally extremely light but up here you are lucky to
see another vehicle in motion for some considerable time.
Day 6 – A relatively short drive across the centre of Chios brings
you to the peace and tranquility of Kardamyla where you have
two nights including breakfast at the Hotel Kardamyla to relax.
Day 7 – Time to explore the eastern coastline between
Kardamyla and Chios Town with attractive seaside villages like
Langada and Deskalopetra only a short drive away.
Day 8 – Car hire terminates at Chios Airport. Return to the U.K.
from Chios.
Pyrgi
Guide Prices
7 Nights
July & August
June & September
Rest
£967
£911
£903
Prices shown are per person based on 2 persons sharing one room
Chios Town
Volissos
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Neos Marmaras
Halkidiki
...attractive coastlines, quaint villages
and a powerful, historical past.
NORTH EAST AEGEAN
Halkidiki
Three fingers of land separated by two
massive, horseshoe-shaped bays form
the peninsular known as Halkidiki. It is a
region vastly rich in beautiful landscapes,
attractive coastlines, quaint villages and a
powerful, historical past. The western
prong, known as Kassandra, contains the
most tourist development whilst Sithonia,
the central finger of land, is less
developed. Athos is the furthest east and
is home to the holy mountain of the same
name where monasteries occupy remote
locations on high cliffs. From our
accommodation bases on Kassandra
and Sithonia or as part of a separate flydrive itinerary, it is also possible to visit
the northern region of Halkidiki, a vast
area that lies between Thessaloniki and
the Halkidiki peninsulars. The traditional
village of Arnea and the main town of the
region Polygyros, both of which nestle
close to the Holomondas mountains that
rise to 1165 metres are included in this
programme. With wonderful views, dense
forests and a variety of national parks,
this is an area of outstanding beauty.
Kassandra
As we say, this is the most popular region
of Halkidiki in terms of numbers of
visitors with the east coast being the
busier of the two. We have steered clear
of the mass market tourist areas and
chosen the charming east coast village of
Afitos as our base, a village that has
retained its allure and character and is
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HALKIDIKI
one of Halkidiki’s most traditional villages.
Within the cobbled streets of Afitos one
will find the temple of Ammon Zeus
Dionysos, a Byzantine church and plenty
of tavernas and cafes with excellent
views across to Sithonia with the summit
of Mount Athos visible on a clear day. A
sandy beach is located about 10
minutes’ walk from the centre of the
village. It is possible to visit all the
attractions of Kassandra from Afitos.
Numerous sandy beaches, a wine factory
and the natural hot baths of the spa town
Loutra are all within range.
Sithonia
More rugged, better cultivated and less
developed than Kassandra, the pine
forested slopes, olive carpeted coastal
groves and small sandy inlets of Sithonia
bestows the area a completely different
feel to its western neighbour. The
accommodation base we have chosen
on Sithonia is Neos Marmaras, located
on the west coast. This small fishing port
has a fine selection of cafes and tavernas
and a small, sandy beach. The longer
sandy beach of Paradissos is about 15
minutes’ walk away. Like Kassandra, it is
possible to drive around the peninsular
from Neos Marmaras. The eastern
coastline is very undeveloped but it is
possible to take daily excursions from
Agios Nikolaos to view the monasteries
of Mount Athos from the sea.
TWIN CENTRE & COMBINATIONS
Halkidiki can be combined with Athens,
Chios, Crete, Lemnos, Lesvos, Mykonos,
Rhodes, Samos and Santorini. It is
possible to arrange two centre holidays
combining Kassandra and Sithonia. A
stay in Thessaloniki itself can also be
arranged.
TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS
London Gatwick to Thessaloniki. Please
the U.K. to Halkidiki.
CAR HIRE
Car hire is included in the cost of your
holiday. If you would prefer to have
transfers, please contact us for the
adjustment in price.
FREE MAP
comprehensive map of Halkidiki, subject
to availability.
Kriopigi
Halkidiki Fly-Drive
Day 1 – Travel on the flight of your choice
from the U.K. to Thessaloniki. You will be
met and transferred to the City Hotel in
central Thessaloniki where
accommodation will be reserved with
breakfast for 2 nights. If you arrived early
this afternoon, maybe stretch the legs
with a walk along the seafront
promenade to the famous White Tower,
graceful symbol of the city and home to a
small exhibition of its own varied history.
There is no shortage of places to eat this
evening, particularly in the bazaar and
trendy Ladhadhika areas both of which
are an easy walk from the hotel.
Day 2 – Take full advantage of the buffet
breakfast at the City Hotel this morning
as a full days sightseeing lies ahead. The
beautifully refurbished Archaeological
Museum is without doubt the city’s
leading museum. Prehistoric, Hellenistic
and Roman exhibits take pride of place.
Of equal merit, are Thessaloniki’s
Byzantine churches and in particular Agia
Sofia with its splendid mosaic of the
“Ascension” and Agios Dimitrios with its
multicoloured marble columns and
astonishing fifth and seventh-century
mosaics. Though not in the same league,
the Museum of Byzantine Culture
displays early Christian tombs and
graves featuring wall paintings. All these
museums and churches are within
walking distance of the City Hotel.
Day 3 – Today’s drive to inland Halkidiki
will only take between 2 and 4 hours
depending on how many diversions are
made, so there is no need to rush
breakfast. Take delivery of your hire car at
the hotel this morning at a time of your
choosing and then head south. The
urban sprawl of Thessaloniki soon gives
way to a pleasant, agricultural landscape
and then the foothills of the
Cholomontas. Optional diversions off the
main route include the villages of
Peristera including its beautiful
Monastery and Vavdos, the highest
village in Halkidiki with marvellous views
over the plain of Galatista & Vasilika. A
suitable lunchtime stop may be
Polygyros, the capital of Halkidiki.
Standing at a height of 500 metres, one
can clearly see the three prongs of
Halkidiki from this vantage point. Before
leaving, take the opportunity to visit the
town’s Archaeological Museum, home to
artefacts from Prehistoric days through to
the Roman period. On leaving Polygyros,
the road snakes ever higher into the
Cholomontas with numerous roadside
stops available to appreciate the views
before journeys end in the traditional
village of Arnea. Your accommodation for
the next 3 nights is the amazing early
nineteenth-century traditional inn
“Alexandrou”. With its restaurant serving
local specialities, atmospheric rooms
furnished with antiques and village centre
location, this is accommodation of
quality.
HALKIDIKI
The following itinerary offers an
intriguing taster of the many
diverse characteristics and
sceneries that make us this
region. The culture of
Thessaloniki, the wonderful
landscapes and traditional villages
of inland Halkidiki and the
coastal splendours of Kassandra
and Sithonia all combine to
weave their magic. As with all our
holiday arrangements, this
itinerary is flexible and can be
changed as required.
Day 4 – After a wonderful homemade
breakfast, we would suggest a day in the
locality. One can visit the Mansion of
Arnea which is now home to the village’s
Historical & Folklore Museum, view the
village’s 30 stone fountains and maybe
undertake a leisurely walk in the fresh air
of Mount Cholmontas’ pine forest. Megali
Panagia is one of the oldest villages in
Halkidiki and is only a short drive from
Arnea as is the village of Stagira,
birthplace of the ancient philosopher
Aristotle.
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Day 5 – The monasteries of holy Mount Athos and the secular
beach resort area of Ierissos would be our suggestion today.
The drive south to Ouranoupoli should take no more than one
hour and it is from here, normally at 10.30, that the three-hour
cruises depart. These modern craft skim along the Athonite
coast, one of the most spectacular coastlines in Greece on
whose slopes are gathered some twenty monasteries. On your
return journey to Arnea, one can laze away a few hours either
on the beach or in a local hostelry in Ierissos.
Neos Marmaras
Day 6 – A short drive south to Neos Marmaras with the
possibility en route to visit 2 early Christian basilicas, namely
the chapel of St. George and the basilica of Elia.
Accommodation will be reserved at the beachfront Hotel Bara
in neighbouring Paradissos for 4 nights. A reconnaissance
meander along this coastline is essential. After all, with so much
choice, where is one to eat this evening?
Day 7 – Maybe a well earned day of relaxation on the beach.
Day 8 – May we suggest a very short drive north to the
traditional village of Nikiti this morning. On arrival, an orientation
stroll of beach and village may be a good idea as the two areas
are very different, the former quite modern, the latter very
traditional. One needs to cross the main road that straddles the
two areas to reach the traditional village where some buildings
date from as early as 1830. In particular, the church of St.
Nicetas and the cemetery chapel are worth visiting.
Nikiti
Day 9 – A circumnavigation of the Sithonia peninsular will reveal
wonderful beaches (our favourite is Toroni), exquisite churches
(St. Athanasius at Sykia in particular) and peaceful villages like
Sarti on the east coast with its magnificent views across the
Sigitikos Gulf to Mount Athos.
HALKIDIKI
Day 10 – Todays drive takes us round the Gulf of Kassandra,
over the canal of Potidaia and onto the Kassandra promontory.
A short diversion across to Sani on the west coast makes a
good lunch stop en route. Our final destination is the stunning,
traditional village of Afitos, located on the east coast on a high
ridge above the sea. Accommodation will be reserved at the
comfortable Hotel Stratos for 5 nights. Dinner tonight in a
classic Greek taverna located in one of the many narrow side
streets is a delight.
Thessaloniki
Days 11, 12, 13 & 14 – Four days to relax and explore. The
church of St. Dimitrius and the Folk Art Museum in Afitos village
plus the wonderful beach located below the village require no
transport. Other must see locations include the 19th century
coastal village of Kryopigi and Kassandrino, located inland
amongst pine forest. The coastline of Kassandra possesses an
embarrassment of beaches. Of particular note would be
Polychrono, Pefkochori, Fourka and Nea Skioni.
Polygyros
Guide Prices
14 Nights
Day 15 – The drive north to Thessaloniki airport will take about
2 hours. Return to the U.K. on the flight of your choice.
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HALKIDIKI
July & August
June & September
Rest
£1221
£1145
£1119
Hotel Bara
Directly on the sandy
beach of Paradissos
HALKIDIKI
Hotel Bara
Paradissos near Neos Marmaras,
Sithonia Peninsular, Halkidiki
Drive from airport: 90 mins.
Beach: Walk 1 min.
This is an extremely well run, small, family
owned hotel directly on the sandy beach
of Paradissos. All 20 rooms are well
presented and come with air-conditioning
(extra payable locally), fridge, TV, safe
box and balcony or terrace. Guests can
choose to have breakfast either in the
breakfast room or outside on the seafacing terrace. Facilities include a
swimming pool and adjacent, sea-facing
terrace with bar. The feedback we have
received from previous visitors has been
most favourable.
Paradissos Beach
Guide Prices
July & August
June & September
Rest
7 Nights
£909
£860
£860
14 Nights
£1233
£1141
£1141
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Hotel Afitis
sandy beach of Afitos
Hotel Afitis
Afitos, Kassandra Peninsular, Halkidiki
Drive from the airport: 75 mins.
Beach: Walk 1 min.
This four star hotel is located directly on the sandy beach of
Afitos, just 10 minutes’ stroll up the hill which is steep in parts,
to the traditional part of the village. All 80 bedrooms are airconditioned, furnished to a high standard and include
bathroom, hair dryer, beach towels, mini-bar, satellite TV and
balcony or terrace with sea or hill view. The fresh water hotel
swimming pool and adjacent bar, jacuzzi and restaurant are
directly on the beachfront. Breakfast is offered as a buffet in the
poolside taverna. Other hotel facilities include a tennis court
(additional charge applies locally) and relaxing lounge areas.
Local practitioners offer watersports from the beach which also
has sun beds and umbrellas for rent. Overall, this is a very
comfortable hotel in a peaceful location yet within easy reach
of Afitos village.
Guide Prices
HALKIDIKI
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July & August
June & September
Rest
7 Nights
£1273
£1082
£992
14 Nights
£1962
£1585
£1404
HALKIDIKI
Afitos Beach
Hotel Stratos
Centrally located in the village of Afitos,
just 10 minutes’ walk from the beach
The three star Stratos is centrally located
Hotel Stratos
Afitos, Kassandra Peninsular,
Halkidiki
in the village of Afitos, just 10 minutes’
walk from the beach. All 32 rooms are airconditioned (extra charge locally) and
contain TV, fridge and balcony or terrace.
The swimming pool has the added facility
HALKIDIKI
Standard rooms for 1, 2 or
3 persons
Drive from airport: 75 mins.
of a pool bar. The hotel has a pleasant,
family-run feel and will suit those wanting
to be near the centre of this wonderful
traditional village.
Guide Prices
July & August
June & September
Rest
7 Nights
£880
£813
£799
14 Nights
£1175
£1042
£1018
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Crete
...amazing cloisters festooned
with beautiful flowers...
CRETE
There may have been a few raised
eyebrows from our regular clients when
they saw that Crete had been reintroduced to our programme after so
many years. Surely, such a destination
does not fit our profile. Certainly, pick up
any of the large tour operators’ brochures
and their destinations in Crete are the last
places we would consider. Sitia,
Palekastro, Agathias & Kouremenos on
the other hand are far enough away from
the international airports to have escaped
the net and therefore have retained their
charm and character.
Sitia is the main port and town of the
eastern extremity of Crete. The frenetic
lifestyle of its more famous westerly
neighbours has escaped this charming,
cosmopolitan town. A lively waterfront
has many excellent tavernas and cafes.
These, together with a long, sandy beach
where water sports are offered are the
mainstay of holiday life and will be more
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than enough to keep most holidaymakers
occupied. An interesting aside are the
town’s folklore and archaeological
museums.
As we include car hire in our holiday
arrangements, this will enable you to
explore a little further afield. A short drive
away is The Monastery of Toplou. Famed
for its eighteenth century icon, it is the
amazing cloisters festooned with
beautiful flowers that most visitors
remember. A little further and the
renowned beach of Vai which adorns
many a publicity shot of Crete, virtue of
its astonishing grove of palm trees, will
come into view. There are many other
excursion possibilities to keep the
restless happy.
19 kilometres east of Sitia lies the
charming, unpretentious village of
Palekastro. We fell in love with this area
the moment we first visited. The village
itself oozes charm and character, the
main square lined with cafes, tavernas
and the village church. Wedding feasts
are a common sight in the square during
the summer with all-comers welcome.
The coast is just a little further east from
the village and can be walked in about 30
minutes. Here, a series of sandy beaches
including Kouremenos and Chiona offer
super swimming, a wind-surfing school
and some truly excellent tavernas.
Agathias is a small village of some 200
inhabitants. It is located between
Palekastro village and Chiona Beach. Its
main features are old, narrow streets and
traditional houses and tavernas.
Sitia & Palekastro/ Kouremenos /
Agathias can be booked as a two centre
and can also be combined with Athens,
Halkidiki, Karpathos, Kassos, Mykonos,
Rhodes, Santorini and Paros.
Sitia
There is a windsurfing school at Kouremenos/Chiona. Mountain
bikes can be hired in Palekastro Village and there are many
walking paths in the Palekastro area. Our local agent will be
happy to provide you with local maps for these two activities.
TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS
Guide prices are based on a flight direct from London Gatwick
to Heraklion. Please contact us for details of the many
alternative permutations of travel from the U.K. to Crete.
CAR HIRE
Included in the holiday price.
FREE ISLAND MAP
Chiona
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Porto Belis House
The sandy beach of Sitia
is literally paces away
Porto Belis House
Sitia, Crete
Self-catering:
Drive from Heraklion airport:
1 hr. 45 mins.
Beach: Walk 2 mins.
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Located on the main waterfront of Sitia,
the sandy beach of Sitia is literally paces
away from this accommodation.
Likewise, shops, cafes and tavernas are
also very close by, so all the main holiday
essentials are well covered. The standard
of accommodation in this small, family
house is good, being well furnished in
a modern style inspired by the
predominant blue and white colours of
the Aegean. Accommodation is on the
first and top floor with 3 different types
on offer. There are 2 apartments, one with
sea view, both with bedroom (double
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bed), lounge/kitchenette with 2 sofa
beds, shower/wc and balcony. There
are 2 open plan studios both with
bedroom/kitchenette/living area,
shower/wc, balcony and sea view.
Finally there are 4 bedrooms all with
shower/wc, fridge and balcony.
Accommodation without sea view has
a pleasant aspect to the garden of the
house. There is a charge locally for use
of the air-conditioning. We cannot finish
our description without mentioning the
owner Georgos, a super guy who really
does try very hard to make his guests
stay enjoyable. He also happens to be
our agent on the island, so guests will
benefit from his in-depth knowledge of
this part of Crete, a place where he was
born and has lived all his life.
Guide Prices
July & August
June & September
Rest
7 Nights
£845
£820
£805
14 Nights
£1028
£979
£952
room including all flights and car hire.
Flisvos Hotel
Views looking out
over the sea
Flisvos Hotel
Sitia, Crete
Drive from Heraklion Airport: 1 hr. 45 mins.
Beach: Walk 2 mins.
All that was said regarding the location of Porto Belis House
applies to this “B” class hotel as it is just 50 meters or so
nearer the harbour of Sitia. The 21 rooms are split between
two buildings. Views from the rooms have 3 different aspects
looking out over the sea, the hotel garden or the town &
mountains. All bedrooms are equipped with private facilities,
TV, fridge, hair dryer and balcony and are air-conditioned for
which there is an additional charge, payable locally. A
delightful, cosy, sunlit garden splits the hotel’s 2 buildings
and is a peaceful place to enjoy an ice coffee or maybe a
warm cup of Cretan tea. Stroll from the garden to the hotel
entrance and one passes through the reception area, lounge
and breakfast lounge. The genuinely welcoming hotel owners
are Yiannis and his sister Roula.
Guide Prices
July & August
June & September
7 Nights
£869
£838
Rest
£820
14 Nights
£1072
£1012
£979
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Sitia Bay Apartments
High quality accommodation
very close to the beach
Sitia Bay Apartments
Sitia, Crete
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Hotel
Self-catering:
Drive from Heraklion airport:
1 hr. 45 mins.
Beach: Walk 1 min.
The Sitia Bay Apartments are located
within 30 meters of sandy Sitia beach,
just a very short stroll from the cafes,
shops and tavernas of Sitia itself and
is by far the best self-catering
accommodation in Sitia. Built on three
floors and surrounded by impressive
gardens, there are 13 studios and
9 apartments all containing an
air-conditioned open/plan
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bedroom/kitchenette, shower/wc, TV
and sea facing balcony or terrace. The
bedroom in the apartments is separate
from the living area which has a sofa bed
that can sleep two. All accommodation
units are furnished to a very high
standard. To the rear of the studios and
apartments, a secluded, walled garden
and swimming pool with hydro-massage
offers an attractive area for guests to
relax. This same pool boasts a water
ozonator which purifies the water and
reduces the use of chemicals by up to
70%. This is high quality accommodation
very close to the beach and amenities of
a largish, interesting town.
Guide Prices
July & August
June & September
Rest
7 Nights
£1030
£952
£897
14 Nights
£1425
£1266
£1157
studio including all flights and car hire.
Aeolos Studios
Set in a wonderful,
peaceful setting
Aeolos Studios
Agathias/Palekastro, Crete
Self-catering:
Drive from Heraklion Airport: 2 hrs.
Shops: Drive 4 mins.
Located in olive groves, about 25 minutes walk south of
Palekastro village and about 15 minutes walk east of Agathias
village, this accommodation is of a high standard set in a
wonderful, peaceful setting. Sandy, Chiona beach with its
3 excellent tavernas, will take about 10 minutes to walk to
whilst there is a wider choice of eating establishments in both
Palekastro and Agathias villages. Two small terraces house the
6 studios all of which overlook the enticing swimming pool
which is surrounded by a terrace with sun beds and umbrellas.
Each of the air-conditioned studios is open plan and comprises
a room with twin beds, a divan, simple kitchenette unit, en suite
shower/wc and a terrace shaded by bougainvillea draped
trellis. The hire car included in the holiday cost will be a great
advantage in exploring the wider area of this delightful, unspoilt
part of Crete.
Chiona
Guide Prices
July & August
June & September
Rest
7 Nights
£920
£874
£874
14 Nights
£1204
£1111
£1111
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Kouremenos Beach
Grandes Apartments
Set in the unspoilt
Cretan countryside
Grandes Apartments
Kouremenos Beach, Crete
Self-catering:
Drive from Heraklion airport: 2hrs.
Beach: Walk 1 min.
Tavernas: Walk 1 min.
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Set in the unspoilt Cretan countryside, these 3, single storey,
one bedroom apartments are just 70 meters or so from the
sand/shingle beach of Kouremenos. The owners of Grandes,
Manolis and Evangelia, also own their own beach taverna.
Variety is offered by a second taverna close by and walkers will
not flinch at the 30 minutes or so through olive groves to reach
the village of Palekastro where shops, cafes and a wider choice
of tavernas are to hand. A similar time strolling along the coast
to the neighbouring bay of Chiona will be rewarded virtue of an
excellent meal at the water’s edge in one of the 3 superb
tavernas. All 3 apartments have one bedroom which is
air-conditioned, a separate lounge/kitchenette area with 2 sofa
beds, shower/wc and a lovely, trellis shaded terrace which
faces the beach, sea and distant Grandes islands after which
the accommodation is named.
Guide Prices
July & August
June & September
Rest
7 Nights
£971
£895
£856
14 Nights
£1307
£1153
£1075
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Kouremenos Villas
Uninterrupted views
over Kouremenos Bay
Kouremenos Villas
Kouremenos, Crete
Self-catering:
Standard apartments for 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5 persons
Superior apartments for 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5 persons
Drive from Heraklion airport: 2 hrs.
Beach: Car 2 mins.
Shops: Car 3 mins.
Tavernas: Car 2 mins.
Set on a hillside and enjoying uninterrupted views over
Kouremenos Bay as well as the lush olive groves that fringe the
shore, these apartments are approximately 1400 metres from
the long sand/pebble beach of Kouremenos and 3 km from
Palekastro village. There are 10 apartments in total, split equally
between 2 buildings. The 5 standard apartments are located in
the complex’s original building. All have a bedroom, separate
open-plan living area/kitchenette with sofa beds, shower/wc
and balcony or terrace with magnificent views. Two of these
apartments have an additional separate bedroom. The 5
superior apartments are located in a separate, two-storey
building above the standard apartments, are larger and have
even better, panoramic views. All have a bedroom, separate
open-plan living area/kitchenette with sofa beds, shower/wc
and balcony or terrace. One of these apartments has an
additional separate bedroom. All the Kouremenos apartments
are air-conditioned in the bedrooms only. Last but not least, the
inviting swimming pool is located in front of the standard
apartments and we cannot finish without mentioning the truly
hospitable owners Yiannis and Aspasia who live on-site.
Guide Prices
July & August
June & September
Rest
£935
£895
£868
£1235
£1153
£1099
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7 Nights
14 Nights
apartment including all flights and car hire.
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Elia Studios
A wonderful hillside setting
Elia Studios
Agathias, Crete
Self-catering:
Drive from Heraklion Airport:
2 hrs, 30 mins.
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This set of 6 studios has a wonderful hillside setting and is
located adjacent to the small, traditional village of Agathias.
From this vantage point, the view from Elia Studios spans olive
groves and the bays of Chiona and Kouremenos with their
pebble and sand beaches respectively. Paved staircases and
paths link the individual studios and the surrounding area is
decorated with flowers and rock gardens. Each studio has a
bedroom with an extra sofa bed, kitchenette, bathroom, air
conditioning, balcony or terrace, internet connection and all
apart from one of the studios, distant sea views. Breakfast can
be arranged and taken on your balcony or terrace for an
additional charge. There is a path to Agathias, taking about 5
minutes and a further 500 meters to Palecastro for a wider
selection of cafes and tavernas.
Guide Prices
July & August
June & September
Rest
7 Nights
£881
£838
£826
14 Nights
£1093
£1012
£990
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Palekastro
Marina Village Hotel
The beach of Chiona is
a ten minute walk away
Marina Village Hotel
Chiona Beach area, Crete
Drive from Heraklion Airport: 2hrs, 30 mins.
Nestling in lush olive groves, the Marina Village Hotel has 28
rooms divided into 5 separate buildings on two floors. Each unit
has a bedroom, bathroom, satellite TV, telephone, hairdryer, air
conditioning (mid June to mid September – for exact dates
please contact us), fridge, safe box (extra charge) and balcony
or terrace. Breakfast is taken in either a covered area
overlooking the swimming pool, or outside on the pleasant
shaded terrace. Snacks can also be prepared during the day
and during high season the pool bar is in operation. Other
facilities the hotel offers include free wi-fi connection and a
tennis court (the hotel can supply equipment if required). The
pebble beach of Chiona is a ten minute walk away where there
are three tavernas to choose from. Also within walking distance
are the villages of Agathias and Palecastro.
Guide Prices
July & August
June & September
Rest
7 Nights
£881
£862
£862
14 Nights
£1126
£1087
£1087
Prices shown are per person based on 2 persons sharing one bedroom
with breakfast including all flights and car hire.
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Palekastro Villas
Peaceful location is ideal
for relaxation
Palekastro Villas
Kouremenos, Crete
Self-catering:
Detached Villas with Private Pool for 1, 2, 3 or
4 persons
Drive from Heraklion Airport: 2 hrs. 30 mins.
Beach: Walk 1 min.
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Situated close to Kouremenos beach, these three detached
villas, each with private pool, are surrounded by attractive
gardens of mostly lawns and olive trees. Two of the villas enjoy
sea views, the other part sea view. Each of the individual
swimming pools is enhanced with sunbeds, umbrellas, table
and chairs and a barbeque. The cosy villa interiors are
furnished in a modern style and include an open-plan living
room with satellite TV and sofas plus a kitchen with four-ring
hob, full oven, fridge-freezer, dishwasher and washing machine.
Two of the villas have two bedrooms, one with double bed plus
one with two single beds. The third villa has an open plan
sleeping area with one double bed and two single beds on the
mezzanine level. Air conditioning is available in the bedrooms
and living area, and all three have bathroom with shower and
wc. The villas’ peaceful location is ideal for relaxation with two
good tavernas on the beach of Kouremenos just a short walk
away. These villas come highly recommended.
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Guide Prices
July & August
June & September
7 Nights
£1204
£1055
Rest
£949
14 Nights
£1772
£1473
£1262
Prices shown are per person based on 2 persons sharing one villa
Istron Bay Hotel
Located in a stunning
position above the
spectacular bay of Istron
Istron Bay Hotel
Istron (near Agios Nikolaos), Crete
Hotel - Half board
Junior Suites for 2 or 3 persons
Drive from Heraklion Airport: 1 hr. 15 mins.
Beach: Walk 2 mins.
Shops/tavernas: Car 2 mins.
This internationally renowned, deluxe establishment is located
in a stunning position above the spectacular bay of Istron, 14
kilometres east of the popular resort of Agios Nikolaos and just
1 kilometre from Istron village. Like many top hotels, Istron Bay
has excellent facilities but what sets it apart from so many of
these anonymous establishments is the family ownership which
imparts both traditional Greek hospitality and informality.
The hotel’s 142 bedrooms are split between standard
rooms, superior rooms, junior suites and apartments. All
accommodation units are stylish with furnishings and fittings in
keeping with a deluxe hotel. Air-conditioning is standard to
all units as are satellite TV, mini-bar, safe-box (extra charge),
hair-dryer and balcony or terrace. Pool & beach towels are
provided free of charge. Superior rooms add a small living area
with sofa bed. Junior suites are even more spacious with a
larger living area. Finally, the apartments (one bedroom and one
living room with kitchenette facilities) offer the choice of either
maisonette style or two rooms with connecting door. Guests
accommodated in the superior rooms, junior suites and
apartments may, if they so choose, take dinner in the “Meltemi”
gourmet restaurant. The 4 floors of the main building are
connected by lift service.
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The large (340 square metres) sea water swimming pool is
located in front of the main building, surrounded by lush garden
terraces. The adjacent pool bar offers drinks and snacks. The
hotel reception, main restaurant, lounge, bar and terrace are all
located in the main hotel building.
A long sand/shingle beach is reached by a number of steps
from the hotel. Sun beds and umbrellas, beach bar, daytime
taverna and evening a la carte restaurant are all first class
facilities in this particular area as are the water sports, including
scuba diving. Elsewhere, the hotel has a tennis court, mini-club
for 4-7 year olds which is free to guests, baby listening service
and organized activities such as aerobics, nature walks, shiatsu
and Greek dancing. Some of these activities are at extra cost.
Guide Prices
July & August
June & September
Rest
7 Nights
£1134
£1055
£1010
14 Nights
£1633
£1473
£1383
room on half board basis including all flights and car hire.
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Athens
...you cannot escape antiquity in
this busy... capital of Greece...
Cities don't come more steeped in
history than Athens. Whether it be the
2,500 year old Parthenon at the
Acropolis, Byzantine churches or the
Roman Agora, you cannot escape
antiquity in this busy capital of Greece.
We would suggest a visit to the labyrinth
of narrow streets below the Acropolis that
is Plaka, an attractive area of cafes,
tavernas and tourist shops. Ten minutes
walk to the north and you are in
Syntagma Square, the Piccadilly Circus
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of Athens. Here, the Presidential Palace
is the venue for the Greek equivalent of
'changing of the guard'. The pavement
cafes of Kolinaki Square and the steep
pine-clad hill of Lykabettos will almost
certainly feature in your sightseeing but
top of the list is the new National
Archaeological Museum, the biggest and
best museum in the whole of Greece.
Athens is a great base for spreading your
wings and taking in the magnificent
sights at Cape Sounion, Delphi, Corinth,
Mycenae, Epidaurus and the Meteora.
You will find details of these in the
“Athens Excursions” section on the next
page. Some of the holidays in this
brochure include overnight stays in
Athens. On these holidays we include the
Jason Inn Hotel, but you can substitute
any other hotel we feature on page 212 at
the appropriate supplement. You may
also extend your stay in Athens. This
arrangement will require a special
quotation.
Athens Excursions
As part of your stay in Athens, we can offer any of the following pre-booked excursions.
All bookings must be made at the original time of booking your holiday. Excursion
bookings made after we issue our original holiday confirmation may incur an
administration charge.
1. Athens Sightseeing - Daily commencing at 09.00 and terminating 13.00 Cost £52 per person.
This tour gives you the opportunity to observe the striking contrasts that make Athens
such a fascinating city. An expert guide will take you to see the centre of the city
including Constitution Square (Syntagma), the House of Parliament, the Memorial to the
Unknown Soldier, and the National Library. The drive down Herod Atticus Street reveals
the Evzones Guards in their colourful uniforms and the Presidential Palace. On your way
to the Acropolis you will see the Panathenaic Stadium where the first Olympic Games of
the modern era were held in 1896, the Temple of Olympian Zeus and Hadrian's Arch. On
reaching the Acropolis you will visit the museum and the architectural masterpieces of
the Golden Age of Athens including the Propylaea, the Temple of Athena Nike, the
Erechtheion and the Parthenon.
Athens
2. Cape Sounion - Daily commencing at 15.30 and terminating 19.30 Cost £31 per person.
Drive along the coastal road, past the beach resort areas of Glyfada, Vouliagmeni and
Varkiza to the most southern point of Attica, Cape Sounion, where the white marble
pillars of the Temple of Posseidon stand. After visiting the temple, you have time to walk
at leisure on the rocky promontory of Sounion.
3. Delphi (One Day) - Daily commencing at 08.15 and terminating 18.30 Cost £75 per person including lunch.
Drive through the fertile plain of Boeotia, crossing the towns of Thebes, Levadia &
Arachova (short stop) to Delphi, the centre of the ancient world whose prestige
extended far beyond the boundaries of the Hellenic world. Here, on the slopes of Mount
Parnassus in landscape of unparalleled beauty and majesty, lie the ruins of the
Sanctuary of Apollo Pythios. You will visit the Treasury of the Athenians, the Temple of
Apollo and the museum which contains such masterpieces of ancient Greek sculpture
as the bronze Charioteer and the famous athlete Aghias.
4. Argolis (One Day) - Daily commencing at 08.15 and terminating 18.30 Cost £75 per person including lunch.
The coastal road leads north to your first stop at the Corinth Canal. Continue to
Mycenae and visit the Lion's Gate, the Cyclopean Walls and the Royal Tombs etc. The
picturesque town of Nafplion nestling below the mighty ramparts of the Palamidi
Fortress precedes the highlight of the day in Epidaurus where you will visit the 4th
century B.C. theatre famous for its astonishing acoustics.
Delphi
Escorted Motorcoach Tours
What better way to visit the sites of history and legend than on an organised,
professionally escorted motorcoach tour? The following tours, all originating and
finishing in Athens, can be incorporated in most of our holiday itineraries:
1. Delphi (Two Days) - Daily commencing at 08.15 and terminating 18.30 (2nd Day) Cost £118 per person on half board.
Day 1 - Drive through the fertile plain of Boeotia, crossing the towns of Thebes, Levadia
& Arachova (short stop) to Delphi, the centre of the ancient world whose prestige
extended far beyond the boundaries of the Hellenic world. Here, on the slopes of Mount
Parnassus in landscape of unparalleled beauty and majesty, lie the ruins of the
Sanctuary of Apollo Pythios. You will visit the Treasury of the Athenians, the Temple of
Apollo and the museum which contains such masterpieces of ancient Greek sculpture
as the bronze Charioteer and the famous athlete Aghias. The afternoon is free in Delphi.
Overnight in Delphi in one of the first class hotels.
Day 2 - Morning free in Delphi before returning to Athens after lunch.
2. Argolis (Two Days) - Daily commencing at 08.15 and terminating 18.30 (2nd Day) Cost £118 per person on half board.
Day 1 - The coastal road leads north to your first stop at the Corinth Canal. Continue to
Mycenae and visit the Lion's Gate, the Cyclopean Walls and the Royal Tombs etc.. One
of the first class hotels in the picturesque town of Nafplion nestling below the mighty
ramparts of the Palamidi Fortress is your overnight stay.
Day 2 - Morning free in Nafplion. Lunch precedes the highlight of the day in Epidaurus
where you will visit the 4th century B.C. theatre famous for its astonishing acoustics.
3. The Meteora Monasteries (Two Days) - Every Tuesday & Thursday commencing at
08.15 and terminating 18.30 (2nd Day) - Cost £136 per person on half board.
Day 1 - This morning you will travel directly to Delphi where you will have 2 hours at
leisure before continuing to Kalambaka for dinner and overnight accommodation in first
class hotel accommodation.
Day 2 - This morning you will visit Meteora and admire the 600 year old monasteries
perched atop huge rocks and containing priceless historical and religious treasures.
Later today, return to Athens via Trikala, Lamia, Thermopylae & Kammena Vourla.
4. Delphi & The Meteora Monasteries (Three Days) - Every Monday & Wednesday
commencing at 08.15 and terminating 18.30 (3rd Day) - Cost £229 per person on half
board.
Day 1 - As day 1 on the Delphi Two Days.
Day 2 - Morning free in Delphi. Continue to Kalambaka for dinner and overnight
in first class hotel accommodation.
Day 3 - As day 2 on the Meteora Monasteries Two Days.
5. Classical Tour (Three Days) - Daily except Wednesday, Friday & Sunday
commencing at 08.45 and terminating 19.00 (3rd Day) - Cost £229 per person
on half board in first class hotel accommodation.
Day 1 - Leave Athens by the coastal road to the Corinth Canal (short stop).
Drive on and visit the Theatre of Epidaurus famous for its remarkable acoustics. Then
proceed to the town of Nafplion (short stop) before driving to Mycenae
to visit the Archaeological Site and the Tomb of Agamemnon. Then depart for Olympia
through the central Peloponnese and the towns of Tripoli and
Megalopoli. Dinner and overnight in Olympia, the cradle of the Olympic Games.
Day 2 - Visit the Sanctuary of the Olympian Zeus and the museum. Drive north through
the plains of Eliad and Achaia to Patras and then across the magnificent bridge over the
"Little Dardanelles" and on to Delphi for dinner and overnight.
Day 3 - This morning, visit the Sanctuary of Apollo Pythios and the museum before
returning to Athens.
6. Classical Tour & The Meteora Monasteries (Four Days) - Every Monday, Tuesday,
Thursday & Saturday commencing at 08.45 and terminating 19.00 (4th Day) - Cost £386
per person on half board in first class hotel accommodation.
Days 1-2 - As per days 1-2 on Classical Tour (Three Days).
Day 3 - This morning, visit the Sanctuary of Apollo Pythios and the museum before
continuing to Kalambaka for dinner and overnight in first class hotel accommodation.
Day 4 - As day 2 on the Meteora Monasteries Two Days.
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Athens Hotels
Subject to availability, we can
arrange accommodation at any
of the following Athens hotels:
HOTEL N.J.V. ATHENS PLAZA
Located on Syntagma Square (the Athens
equivalent of Piccadilly Circus) the deluxe
Hotel Plaza has 182 rooms all of which
are air-conditioned and sound-proofed,
have radio, direct dial telephone, mini bar
and television with in-house video.
Restaurants and bars in the hotel offer a
wide range of cuisine and drinks. One of
the top hotels in Athens. Supplement
from £26 per person per night.
HOTEL DIVANI ACROPOLIS PALACE
The deluxe Divani Acropolis Palace is
situated in the shadow of the Acropolis,
close to intriguing Plaka. Syntagma
Square is within walking distance and
public transport, including the metro
system, is close to hand. There are two
large, elegantly furnished and decorated
lobbies as well as a unique
archaeological feature with Themistocles
wall tastefully incorporated in the hotel’s
architectural design. All 253 rooms have
individual temperature control, satellite,
cable and pay-TV, mini-bar, safe deposit
box, hairdryer, balcony and are sound
proofed. Many have a breathtaking view
of the Acropolis. The Divani is one of the
few hotels in Athens with its own
swimming pool. An American breakfast
buffet is included. The indoor Aspassia
restaurant or the open air Socrates Roof
Garden restaurant with Acropolis views
offer dinner. Supplement from £17 per
person per night.
HOTEL ASTOR
The 133 bedroom Hotel Astor is an 'A'
category hotel less than five minutes walk
from Syntagma Square. The hotel offers
exceptional value for accommodation so
close to the heart of Athens. All rooms
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have telephone, radio, TV and are airconditioned. Other amenities include a
bar and restaurant. Your breakfast is
taken in the roof garden restaurant with
stunning views of the Acropolis.
Supplement £9 per person per night.
HOTEL TITANIA
The 'B' grade Hotel Titania is situated in
Panepistimiou Street, about 10 minutes',
walk to Syntagma, the main square of
Athens. All 398 rooms are air-conditioned
with shower or bath, wc, mini-bar and
satellite TV. An American buffet breakfast
is standard fare for all and the hotel
restaurant offers a variety of delicious
Greek specialities and international
dishes. The roof garden bar and
restaurant has panoramic views of both
the Acropolis and Lycabettus Hill.
Supplement from £6 per person per night.
JASON INN HOTEL
The 'B' category Jason Inn Hotel is
situated close to the old market place
of Athens, 'The Agora' and facing
Kerameikos. Both the Acropolis and the
Athens Flea Market are within walking
distance. All 57 bedrooms have en suite
facilities and include air-conditioning,
mini-bar, colour TV, hair dryer and direct
dial telephone. The hotel facilities include
a coffee shop, restaurant and bar. No
supplement.
SOFITEL ATHENS AIRPORT HOTEL
If an overnight stay is required en route to
your final island destination or on your
way home to the U.K. and you do not
want to transfer in and out of Athens city
centre, we are offering our clients
accommodation at the 5 star Sofitel
Athens Airport Hotel. The hotel is very
conveniently located just 100 metres or
so from the airport arrivals terminal.
Assuming you will be happy with one of
the elegant, extremely well furnished and
comfortable standard bedrooms, of
which there are 283, you can expect
satellite & cable TV, mini bar and
luxurious bathroom including hair dryer.
Two restaurants, an indoor swimming
pool, a fitness centre, and two bars
complete the hotel facilities. A full hot
and cold buffet breakfast is included
during your stay. Supplement from £40
per person per night.
HOTEL ATHENS GATE
Located in the historic district of Athens,
directly opposite the Temple of Olympian
Zeus and Hadrian’s Gate, the Hotel
Athens Gate is no more than 500 metres
from both Syntagma Square and the
Acropolis and 100 metres from the new
Acropolis Museum. Fully renovated in
2007, the hotel has 7 floors and 99 airconditioned rooms all of which are
equipped with 27” LCD TV, mini bar, safe
box and hair dryer. The roof garden bar
and a la carte restaurant have magnificent
views of the Acropolis whilst the lobby bar
and cafeteria serves drinks and snacks.
Breakfast included. Supplement from £26
per person per night.
AMALIA HOTEL
Having undergone complete renovation
in 2006/7, the Amalia Hotel now offers
four star superior luxury in the heart of
this historic city. Overlooking the
Parliament building and National Gardens
is without doubt a prime location as most
ancient, cultural and shopping addresses
are within walking distance including the
Acropolis and Plaka. All 98 spacious
bedrooms and suites offer quality,
modern furnishings as well as a private
safe, satellite and pay TV, airconditioning, mini-bar and luxurious
bathrooms. The Chrysalis Lobby Lounge
offers light snacks and drinks. Breakfast
included. Supplement from £26 per
person per night.
Your Questions Answered
How to book
After selecting your Greek Sun holiday, telephone or
visit our shop in Sevenoaks to check the availability.
Having ascertained the availability of your chosen
holiday, or an acceptable alternative, we will hold the
holiday for you for one week by which time we must
receive a completed booking form and deposit. Please
read the booking conditions carefully before signing the
booking form. We also accept bookings from selected,
independent travel agents. We do not sell holidays
through the large travel agency chains.
Who looks after you in Greece
Over the past 51 years we have selected some of the
best local agents to look after you in Greece. However,
most Greek Sun clients are very independently minded
and do not appreciate the usual hard-sell image
portrayed by representatives abroad. We therefore
instruct our agents to be available when needed, but
otherwise remain unobtrusive. If you are expecting the
red coats, singing on the bus and your hand being held
for 2 weeks, you are definitely looking at the wrong
brochure.
IMPORTANT NOTE: All special requests including
special in-flight meal requests, additional baggage
allowance requests, special accommodation requests,
executive lounge bookings, car hire reservations and
pre-booked excursions from Athens must be made by
you at the original time of booking your holiday. All
special requests made after you receive your original
written holiday confirmation may incur an administration
charge.
Your financial security
Oceanways Travel Services Ltd. trading as Greek Sun
Holidays holds an Air Travel Organisers Licence (ATOL)
No. 0011. This was the eleventh licence ever issued and
there is no other company with a current, valid licence
number lower than our own! This licence means that we
are fully bonded and that your money is safe. You are
thus assured of complete financial protection. We are
also full members of ABTA (No. V219X).
When we are open
Our business hours are:
Monday - Friday: 09.00 - 17.00
Saturday: 09.00 - 14.00 (October, November 1, 8 & 15 in
2014 & December 24 in 2013 closed)
Sunday & bank holidays: Closed
Out-of-season facilities
It is sometimes the case that at the beginning and at the
end of the season, not all facilities are operating in
Greece. This may restrict your choice of places to eat,
not all shops may be open, swimming pools may not be
available and other facilities like watersports etc. may
not be operational.
Who to speak to at Greek Sun
When telephoning us or making a personal visit to our
shop, you will speak to one of the Johnston family, all of
whom know the Greek Sun programme in detail. Mark
and Nick Johnston have between them 76 years in the
travel industry of which 67 years have been devoted to
Greece.
What happens after you have booked
Upon receipt of your booking form and deposit we will
write to you and confirm your holiday arrangements. We
would like final payment no later than 8 weeks before
departure. This final payment date will be shown on
your original holiday confirmation.
What your holiday price includes
• Return air flights to Greece as described
• All airport taxes and airport service charges
• V.A.T
• In-flight meals and/or refreshments if included on
your chosen flight(s)
• All travel within Greece including flights, transfers
and ferry tickets
• Accommodation and meals as specified
• Services of our agents in Greece
What your holiday price does not include
• Insurance
• Transport between your home and U.K. airport
• Drinks, meals (unless specified) and all other
personal expenditure
• Any additional government tax levied after you have
booked your holiday
• Some very minor ferry transfers where tickets cannot
be booked in advance
What will be included with your tickets
Unlike many tour operators, we believe in giving you too
much information rather than too little. Therefore, in
addition to the usual air tickets, you will receive a
detailed, personalised travel itinerary which will give you
flight times, flight numbers and ferry times (if
applicable). The names and telephone numbers of our
agents in Greece are provided in a separate booklet that
also includes other holiday information. We will also
include free of charge and subject to availability a
detailed map.
Child discounts
These vary from holiday to holiday so please contact us
to check prices. We do not offer free child places.
The Greek Sun ethos
Our holidays are different to holidays offered by the
large, mass-market tour operators. If you have become
accustomed to holidaying in hermetically sealed, home
from home type environments and feel uneasy when
not travelling as part of a large group of British tourists,
our holidays may not suit you. We have purposely
sought "off the beaten track" destinations in Greece
and more often than not, that is what you will
experience on one of our holidays with all the vagaries
that can sometimes come attached.
A few facts of holiday life
These days, most holiday brochures have pages and
pages of what to expect when travelling to a foreign
country. We could easily fill three pages warning you
that a donkey may bray in the field next to your
accommodation, that the water for your evening shower
may be only lukewarm because cloud blocked the
sun's rays reaching the solar panels or that a small
lizard may sneak in below your patio door during the
night. The fact that you must take care whilst riding a
moped seems obvious. Frankly, such advice is
somewhat insulting to the intelligence of the clients who
travel on our holidays and is a waste of good brochure
space. However, if there is any matter that would
seriously concern you on holiday, please make this clear
to us at the time you make your holiday booking.
Greek domestic transport
In many cases, our holidays are dependent on local
ferries, hydrofoils, catamarans and domestic air travel.
Very occasionally, ferries and flights are subject to delay
and cancellation and schedules have been known to
change at the drop of a hat. Our holidays are planned
with 51 years' knowledge of Greek ferry and flight
schedules. With such experience we normally get our
travel arrangements exactly right and we have
remarkably few problems considering the complexity of
some of our holiday itineraries, but there are occasions
when even our experience is not enough to overcome
high winds, broken down vessels or personnel on strike.
In such circumstances one has no choice but to be
flexible and patient whilst our local agents make
alternative arrangements for you. If you are likely to get
hot under the collar whilst awaiting a delayed ferry or if
late schedule changes alter your original itinerary,
maybe the remote Greek Islands are not for you! When
travelling in Greece, it definitely helps to take a laid-back
attitude to the occasional inadequacies you may
encounter.
And finally...
Our one main aim as a specialist tour operator is for you
to have a great holiday. With 51 years under our belt, we
think we have a proven track record in providing
excellent, value for money holidays to lesser-known
Greece. Why not give us a try?
IMPORTANT NOTICES
Prices
Unfortunately, it is inevitable that some of the prices or
details contained within this brochure may have
changed since the brochure was printed. You will be
informed of any changes to any of the relevant details
within this brochure when you book either with your
travel agent (selected agents only) or direct with
ourselves, as part of our commitment to quality
customer service.
Data Protection
In order to process your booking and to ensure that
your travel arrangements run smoothly and meet your
requirements, we and your travel agent need to use the
information you provide such as name, address, any
special needs/dietary requirements etc. We take full
responsibility for ensuring that proper security measures
are in place to protect your information. We may pass
the information on to the relevant suppliers of your
travel arrangements such as airlines, hotels, transport
companies etc. The information may also be provided
to security or credit checking companies, public
authorities such as customs/immigration if required by
them, or as required by law. Additionally, where your
holiday is outside the European Economic Area (EEA),
controls on data protection in your destination may not
be as strong as the legal requirements in this country.
We will not however, pass any information onto any
person not responsible for part of your travel
arrangements. This applies to any sensitive information
that you give to us such as details of any disabilities, or
dietary/religious requirements. (If we cannot pass this
information to the relevant suppliers, whether in the EEA
or not, we cannot provide your booking. In making this
booking, you consent to this information being passed
on to the relevant persons). Your data controller is Greek
Sun Holidays. You are entitled to a copy of your
information held by us. If you would like to see this
please contact Greek Sun Holidays.
Health Information
At the time of going to press, no vaccination certificates
were compulsory for entry to Greece. More information
on health and health care abroad is available on the
NHS website. Medical treatment in Greece is expensive
so please make sure you are adequately insured.
Passports & Visas
Every international passenger requires a valid passport
issued by the government authority of their country. At
the time of going to press, the following requirements
apply to British citizens. 1. For British citizens, a
standard 10 year British passport is required which
must be valid for at least six months after the date of
arrival back in the UK. Visitors passports are no longer
issued. 2. A visa is not required to stay in Greece of up
to three months duration. It is essential for non-British
passport holders and non-British citizens to check
requirements for entry to Greece with the passport
office or the Embassy of Greece. We cannot accept
responsibility for extra expenditure if you do not have
the correct documents to travel.
Foreign Office Advice
The Foreign & Commonwealth Travel Advice Unit issues
information about holiday destinations. This information
is available on the internet under the address
www.fco.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/greece
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Booking Conditions
Your contract is with Oceanways Travel
Services Ltd. trading as Greek Sun
Holidays, a member of ABTA.
1. Your Holiday Contract
When you make a booking you guarantee that you
have the authority to accept and do accept on
behalf of your party the terms of these booking
conditions. A contract will exist as soon as we issue
our confirmation invoice. This contract is made on
the terms of these booking conditions, which are
governed by English Law, and the jurisdiction of the
English Courts. You may however, choose the law
and jurisdiction of Scotland or Northern Ireland if
you live there and wish to do so.
(If you had not seen these terms and conditions
when you made your booking and you are not
happy to proceed with the booking now that you
have seen them please return all documentation to
us or to your travel agent, within 7 days of receiving
these booking conditions. Your booking will be
cancelled and your monies will be returned in full,
provided you have not commenced your travel.
This clause does not apply if your booking was
made within 10 weeks of travel).
2. Your Financial Protection
We provide full financial protection for our package
holidays, by way of our Air Travel Organiser's
Licence number 0011. When you buy an ATOL
protected flight or flight inclusive holiday from us,
you will receive an ATOL Certificate. This lists what
is financially protected, where you can get
information on what this means for you and who to
contact if things go wrong.
We will provide you with the services listed on the
ATOL Certificate (or a suitable alternative). In some
cases, where we aren't able to do so for reasons of
insolvency, an alternative ATOL holder may provide
you with the services you have bought or a suitable
alternative (at no extra cost to you). You agree to
accept that in those circumstances the alternative
ATOL holder will perform those obligations and you
agree to pay any money outstanding to be paid by
you under your contract to that alternative ATOL
holder. However, you also agree that in some cases
it will not be possible to appoint an alternative
ATOL holder, in which case you will be entitled to
make a claim under the ATOL scheme (or your
credit card issuer where applicable).
If we are unable to provide the services listed (or a
suitable alternative, through an alternative ATOL
holder or otherwise) for reasons of insolvency, the
Trustees of the Air Travel Trust may make a payment
to (or confer a benefit on) you under the ATOL
scheme. You agree that in return for such a payment
or benefit you assign absolutely to those Trustees
any claims which you have or may have arising out
of or relating to the non-provision of the services,
including any claim against us, the travel agent (or
your credit card issuer where applicable). You also
agree that any such claims may be re-assigned to
another body, if that other body has paid sums you
have claimed under the ATOL scheme.
3. ABTA
We are a member of ABTA, membership number
V219X. We are obliged to maintain a high standard
of service to you by ABTA’s code of conduct. We
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can also offer you an arbitration scheme for the
resolution of disputes arising out of this contract.
The scheme is arranged by ABTA and administered
independently. It is a simple and inexpensive
method of arbitration on documents alone with
restricted liability on you for costs.
The upper limit on claims is £5,000 per person and
£25,000 per booking form. The scheme does not
apply to claims which are solely in respect of
physical injury or illness or their consequences. It
can however deal with claims which include an
element of minor injury or illness subject to a limit
of £1,500 on the amount the arbitrator can award
per person in respect of this element. Your request
for arbitration must be received by ABTA within
eighteen months of the date of return from holiday.
For injury and illness claims, you can request the
ABTA Mediation Procedure and we will have the
option to agree to mediation.Further information on
the Code and ABTA’s assistance in resolving
disputes can be found on www.abta.com.
4. Your Holiday Price
We reserve the right to alter the prices of any of the
holidays shown in our brochure. You will be advised
of the current price of the holiday that you wish to
book before your contract is confirmed.
When you make your booking you must pay a
deposit. You will be advised how much this is at
time of booking. The balance of the price of your
travel arrangements must be paid at least 8 weeks
before your departure date. If the deposit and/or
balance is not paid in time, we shall cancel your
travel arrangements. If the balance is not paid in
time we shall retain your deposit.
The price of your travel arrangements was
calculated using exchange rates quoted in the
“Financial Times Guide to World Currencies” on
13 September, 2013 when the Euro was 1.1966
and the U.S. Dollar 1.5866.
Changes in transportation costs, including the cost
of fuel, dues, taxes or fees chargeable for services
such as landing taxes or embarkation or
disembarkation fees at ports and airports and
exchange rates mean that the price of your travel
arrangements may change after you have booked.
However, there will be no change within 30 days of
your departure.
We will absorb and you will not be charged for any
increase equivalent to 2% of the price of your travel
arrangements, which excludes insurance premiums
and any amendment charges. You will be charged
for the amount over and above that, plus an
administration charge of £1.00 per person together
with an amount to cover agents’ commission. If this
means that you have to pay an increase of more
than 10% of the price of your travel arrangements,
you will have the option of accepting a change to
another holiday if we are able to offer one, (we will
refund any price difference if the alternative is of a
lower value) or cancelling and receiving a full refund
of all monies paid, except for any amendment
charges. Should you decide to cancel, you must do
so within 14 days from the date of your final
invoice. We will consider an appropriate refund of
insurance premiums paid if you can show that you
are unable to transfer or reuse your policy.
Should the price of your holiday go down due to
the changes mentioned above, by more than 2% of
your holiday cost, then any refund due will be paid
to you. However, please note that travel
arrangements are not always purchased in local
currency and some apparent changes have no
impact on the price of your travel due to
contractual and other protection in place.
All monies you pay to the travel agent are held by
him on behalf and for the benefit of the trustees of
the Air Travel Trust at all times. This is subject to the
agent's obligation to pay it to us for so long as we
do not fail. If we fail, any money held at that time by
the agent, or subsequently accepted from you by
him, is and continues to be held on behalf of and for
the benefit of the Trustees of the Air Travel Trust
without any obligation to pay that money to us.
5. If You Change Your Booking
If, after our confirmation invoice has been issued,
you wish to change your travel arrangements in any
way, for example your chosen departure date or
accommodation, we will do our utmost to make
these changes but it may not always be possible.
Any request for changes to be made must be in
writing from the person who made the booking or
your travel agent. You will be asked to pay an
administration charge of up to £50 each person,
and any further cost we incur in making this
alteration. You should be aware that these costs
could increase the closer to the departure date that
changes are made and you should contact us as
soon as possible.
Note: Certain travel arrangements (e.g. Apex
Tickets) may not be changeable after a
reservation has been made and any
alteration request could incur a
cancellation charge of up to 100% of
that part of the arrangements.
6. If You Cancel Your Holiday
You, or any member of your party, may cancel your
travel arrangements at any time. Written notification
from the person who made the booking or your
travel agent must be received at our offices. Since
we incur costs in cancelling your travel
arrangements, you will have to pay cancellation
charges as follows:
Period before departure
in which you notify us
Cancellation Charge
More than 56 days
Deposit only
56-43 days
40% of holiday cost
or deposit if greater
42-29 days
50% of holiday cost
28-15 days
60% of holiday cost
14-8 days
80% of holiday cost
7 days or less
100% of holiday cost
Note: If the reason for your cancellation
is covered under the terms of your
insurance policy, you may be able
to reclaim these charges.
7. If We Change or Cancel Your Holiday
As we plan your holiday arrangements many
months in advance, we may occasionally have to
make changes or cancel your booking and we
reserve the right to do so at any time. Changes - If
we make a major change to your holiday, we will
inform you or your travel agent as soon as
reasonable possible if there is time before your
departure. You will have the choice of either
accepting the change of arrangements, accepting
an offer of alternative travel arrangements of
comparable standard from us if available (we will
refund any price difference if the alternative is of a
lower value), or cancelling your holiday and
receiving a full refund of all monies paid. In some
cases we will also pay compensation (see below).
These options do not apply for minor changes.
Examples of minor changes include alteration of
your outward/return flights by less than 12 hours,
changes of aircraft type, change of
accommodation to another of the same or higher
standard, changes of carriers. Please note that
carriers such as airlines used in the brochure may
be subject to change. Cancellation - We will not
cancel your arrangements less than 8 weeks before
your departure date, except for reasons of force
majeure or failure by you to pay the final balance.
We may cancel your holiday before this date if, e.g.
the minimum number of clients required for a
particular travel arrangement is not reached. If your
holiday is cancelled, you can either have a refund
of all monies paid or accept an offer of alternative
travel arrangements of comparable standard from
us, if available (we will refund any price difference if
the alternative is of a lower value). In some cases
we will pay compensation (see below). Insurance If we cancel or make a major change and you
accept a refund, we will consider an appropriate
refund of your travel insurance premiums if you can
show that you are unable to transfer or reuse your
policy. Compensation - If we cancel or make a
major change we will pay compensation as detailed
below except where the major change or
cancellation arises due to reasons of force majeure.
The compensation that we offer does not exclude
you from claiming more if you are entitled to do so.
If We Cancel or Make
a Major Change To
Your Holiday
Period before departure
in which we notify you
Amount you will
receive from us
More than 56 days
Nil
56-43 days
£15
42-29 days
£20
28-15 days
£25
14-8 days
£30
7 days or less
£40
Force Majeure: We will not pay you
compensation if we have to cancel or change
your travel arrangements in any way because of
unusual or unforeseeable circumstances
beyond our control. These can include, for
example, war, riot, industrial dispute, terrorist
activity and its consequences, natural or
nuclear disaster, fire, adverse weather
conditions, epidemics, pandemics and
unavoidable technical problems with transport.
8. If You Have A Complaint
If you have a problem during your holiday, please
inform the relevant supplier (e.g. your hotelier) and
our local representative immediately who will
endeavour to put things right. If your complaint is
not resolved locally, please follow this up within 28
days of your return home by writing to our
Customer Services Department in Sevenoaks
giving your booking reference and all other relevant
information. Please keep your letter concise and to
the point.
It is strongly recommended that you
communicate any complaint to the supplier of
the services as well as to our representative
without delay and complete a report form
whilst in resort.
If you fail to follow this simple procedure we will
have been deprived of the opportunity to
investigate and rectify your complaint whilst you
were in resort and this may affect your rights under
this contract. Please also see clause 3 above on
ABTA.
9. Our Liability to You
If the contract we have with you is not performed or
is improperly performed by us or our suppliers we
will pay you appropriate compensation if this has
affected the enjoyment of your travel
arrangements. However, we will not be liable where
any failure in the performance of the contract is due
to: you; or a third party unconnected with the
provision of the travel arrangements and where the
failure is unforeseeable or unavoidable; or unusual
and unforeseeable circumstances beyond our
control, the consequences of which could not have
been avoided even if all due care had been
exercised; or an event which we or our suppliers,
even with all due care, could not foresee or
forestall.
Our liability, except in cases involving death, injury
or illness, shall be limited to a maximum of two
times the cost of your travel arrangements. Our
liability will also be limited in accordance with
and/or in an identical manner to
(i) The contractual terms of the companies that
provide the transportation for your travel
arrangements. These terms are incorporated
into this contract; and
(ii) Any relevant international convention, for
example the Montreal Convention in respect of
travel by air, the Athens Convention in respect
of travel by sea, the Berne Convention in
respect of travel by rail and the Paris
Convention in respect of the provision of
accommodation, which limit the amount of
compensation that you can claim for death,
injury, delay to passengers and loss, damage
and delay to luggage. We are to be regarded as
having all benefit of any limitation of
compensation contained in these or any
conventions.
You can ask for copies of the transport companies’
contractual terms, or the international conventions,
from our offices here in Sevenoaks.
Under EU law (Regulation 261/2004) you have
rights in some circumstances to refunds and/or
compensation from your airline in cases of denied
boarding, cancellation or delay to flights. Full
details of these rights will be publicised at EU
airports and will also be available from airlines.
However, reimbursement in such cases will not
automatically entitle you to a refund of your
holiday cost from us. Your right to a refund and/or
compensation from us is set out in clause 7. If any
payments to you are due from us, any payment
made to you by the airline will be deducted. This
clause does not apply to any separate contracts
that you may enter into for excursions or activities
whilst on holiday.
10. Prompt Assistance In Resort
If the contract we have with you is not performed or
is improperly performed as a result of failures
attributable to a third party unconnected with the
provision of the services, or as a result of failures
due to unusual and unforeseeable circumstances
beyond our control, the consequences of which
could not have been avoided even if all due care
had been exercised, or an event which we or our
suppliers, even with all due care, could not foresee
or forestall, and you suffer an injury or other
material loss, we will offer you such prompt
assistance as is reasonable in the circumstances.
11. Passport, Visa and Immigration
Requirements
Your specific passport and visa requirements, and
other immigration requirements are your
responsibility and you should confirm these with
the relevant Embassies and/or Consulates. We do
not accept any responsibility if you cannot travel
because you have not complied with any passport,
visa or immigration requirements.
12. Excursions
Excursions or other tours that you may choose to
book or pay for whilst you are on holiday are not
part of your package holiday provided by us. For
any excursion or other tour that you book, your
contract will be with the operator of the excursion
or tour and not with us. We are not responsible for
the provision of the excursion or tour or for
anything that happens during the course of its
provision by the operator.
This brochure is our responsibility, as your tour
operator. It is not issued on behalf of, and does
not commit the airlines mentioned herein or any
airline whose services are used in the course of
your travel arrangements. Please note that in
accordance with Air Navigation Orders in order
to qualify for infant status, a child must be under
2 years of age on the date of its return flight.
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Your Personal Details
Your Holiday Details
References
Name:
Address:
Greek Sun Holidays Booking Reference No.:
Greek Sun Holidays Personal Reference:
Travel Agent’s Reference:
Travel Agent’s ABTA No.:
Flight Details
Tel. No. (Day):
Date
From
To
Flight No.
Depart
Arrive
Mobile No.:
Tel. No. (Evenings):
Contact Tel. No. Within 24 Hours Of Travel:
Fax. No.:
Email Address:
Have You Travelled With Greek Sun Holidays Before?
Where Did You Hear About Greek Sun Holidays:
Passenger Details
Title
First Name
Surname
Accommodation Details
Age
D.O.B.
Island
Name
Arrival
Departure
Room Type
Board
Special Requests:
Insurance
Car Hire
You must be insured before going on holiday. Please complete the following:
I have taken insurance which includes a 24 hour emergency and repatriation service.
Group
Commence
Date
Time
Terminate
Place
Date
Time
Days
Place
My Insurers are:
Policy No. (if applicable):
24 hour Emergency No.:
Signed:
Payment
Details
Pre-bookable Excursions & Tours
£
Date
Details
Deposit (quoted at time of booking)
Full holiday amount for bookings made
within 8 weeks of departure
Other
Signature Of Party Leader
Total
Please read our Booking Conditions on pages 214 & 215 before signing. If under 18 years
Method Of Payment
Please find enclosed our cheque made payable to
"Greek Sun Holidays" for the following amount
I accept the Booking Conditions detailed in this brochure which form part of this contract.
We accept Internet Banking payments. Please credit the following account:
Greek Sun Holidays
Sort Code: 60-19-02
Account Number: 25832808
IBAN number: GB48 NWBK 6019 0225 8328 08
Please quote your booking reference number when making the payment
We accept payment by credit, debit or charge card. There is no additional charge for payment
by debit cards but as the credit card companies charge for their service, we must levy a charge of 2%
for all credit cards on top of the quoted holiday cost. You will be advised of this at time of booking.
Name As Printed On The Card:
Start Date:
End Date:
Issue No.:
Last 3 digits on back of card:
Signature:
Card No.
of age, this should be signed by a parent or guardian. On behalf of the above named persons,
Date:
Name:
Signed:
ABTA No.V219X
All the flights and flight-inclusive holidays in this brochure are financially
protected by the ATOL scheme. When you pay, you will be supplied
with an ATOL Certificate. Please ask for it and check to ensure that
everything you booked (flights, hotels and other services) is listed on it.
Please see our booking conditions for further information or for more
information about financial protection and the ATOL Certificate, go to:
www.atol.org.uk/ATOLCertificate
(A division of Oceanways Travel Services Ltd)
Greek Sun Holidays, 1 Bank Street,
Sevenoaks, Kent TN13 1UW
Telephone: (01732) 740317 Fax: (01732) 460108
www.greeksun.co.uk E-mail: [email protected]
For reservations: Telephone: (01732) 740317 Fax: (01732) 460108

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