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Thursday, May 7, 2026 |
Athens, Greece |
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9:00 PM |
Athens, the capital and largest city of Greece, is also one of the world's oldest cities with an unparalleled history that spans around 3,400 years. Experiencing long periods of sunshine throughout the year, and known as "the cradle of Western civilisation", it is a 'must-see' destination for world travellers. The city contains a fascinating variety of different architectural styles, ranging from Greco-Roman through Neo-Classical, to Modern. Read more about Athens, Greece
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Friday, May 8, 2026 |
Mykonos, Greece |
7:00 AM |
5:00 PM |
Mykonos is the principal town of the island of the same name, which is part of the Cyclades, and could well be described as the most sophisticated of the Greek Islands. Visited by innumerable international celebrities - you may even see some enjoying a coffee on the sidewalk - it is not surprising that it is considered by many to be one of the top tourist destinations in the world. It is also an island with beautiful landscapes, scores of churches, some fascinating monuments, and windmills. Read more about Mykonos, Greece
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Saturday, May 9, 2026 |
Santorini, Greece |
8:00 AM |
10:00 PM |
Santorini is a small, circular archipelago of volcanic islands located in the Aegean Sea, about 200 km from Greece's mainland. It is essentially what remains of an enormous volcanic explosion some 3500 years ago, which destroyed the earliest settlements on what was formerly a single island, and which resulted in the creation of the current geological caldera. Take the cable car to view the beautiful panorama of Santorini. Read more about Santorini, Greece
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Sunday, May 10, 2026 |
Heraklion, Crete, Greece |
7:00 AM |
5:00 PM |
Heraklion is the largest urban centre in Crete, the capital of the region, and the economic centre of this Greek Island. It is a town with modern buildings, but it is probably the surrounding area of amazing beaches, delightful villages, and impressive gorges that accord it its popularity. Heraklion is home to some of Greece's most important archaeological sites. Read more about Heraklion, Crete, Greece
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Monday, May 11, 2026 |
Fethiye, Turkey |
7:00 AM |
5:00 PM |
Fethiye, set on a wide bay strewn with many islands, is a Mediterranean resort city in the Aegean region of Turkey. Its magnificent beaches and crystal blue waters, as well as the rich evidence of ancient cultures, are most inviting. Read more about Fethiye, Turkey
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Tuesday, May 12, 2026 |
Bodrum, Turkey |
7:00 AM |
5:00 PM |
Bodrum Peninsula is located in the Aegean region of Turkey. The Aegean Coast is an extraordinary place, with its immense unspoilt coastline and warm climate which offers all year round sunshine. The place where the first Christian Church was built, and where the art of wine making was developed, it boasts astonishing historical sites and natural wonders that rival any other place in the world. Read more about Bodrum, Turkey
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Wednesday, May 13, 2026 |
Izmir, Turkey |
8:00 AM |
5:00 PM |
Izmir is located along the outlying waters of the Gulf of Izmir, by the eastern side of the Aegean Sea, part of Turkey's magnificent coastline that abounds in vast pristine beaches surrounded by olive groves, rocky crags and pine woods. The city comprises a range of architecturally diverse buildings that result in distinct historic neighbourhoods such as Basmane, Alsancak and Bornova, all of which are of great interest. The beautiful marble Izmir Clock Tower surrounded by four fountains, and the Agora Open Air Museum of Izmir, with well-preserved remains of ancient Smyrna, should not be missed. Read more about Izmir, Turkey
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Thursday, May 14, 2026 |
Chios, Greece |
7:00 AM |
5:00 PM |
Chios, the fifth largest of the Greek islands, is the main town on the island of the same name and is situated in the Aegean Sea just off the Turkish coast. Welcome to Chios, a hidden treasure, waiting to be discovered. Fragrant and hospitable all year long, together with the smaller islands, Oinousses and Psara, it offers delightful images and experiences. Read more about Chios, Greece
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Friday, May 15, 2026 |
Kavala, Greece |
7:00 AM |
5:00 PM |
Kavala is the principal seaport of eastern Macedonia, at the northern end of the Aegean Sea. It is the second largest city in northern Greece. Kavala is not as crowded as the famous sights in central and southern Greece, and the climate in Kavala is much milder. Read more about Kavala, Greece
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Saturday, May 16, 2026 |
Limnos |
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Sunday, May 17, 2026 |
Istanbul, Turkey |
7:00 AM |
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Istanbul (Byzantium from 660 BC, Constantinople from 330 CE, and Istanbul since 1930) is the largest city in Turkey and the fifth largest city proper in the world. It has dominated the Straits of Bosphorus, in the NW of the country, for 25 centuries, and as Constantinople was the capital of the Eastern Roman Empire. It was a metropolis of stunning splendour when the great capitals of Europe were mere villages and is the only metropolis in the world that is situated on two continents. Read more about Istanbul, Turkey
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