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We say good bye to you here as you make your way to either the Port or Airport to continue on with your journey. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a5eb32aeba58dd2920d11/1552379975789-GTIHQLH21S8AYOGDN0D8/IMG-20180813-WA0006.jpg Sailing Itinerary 2022 Stop 2 - Agni Bay to Parga Today we leave Corfu and head over to historical Parga, a beautiful town which is sure to delight with its narrow alleyways and bustling harbour front. During our days sailing you will have ample opportunity to swim in secluded bays, sun bake and relax. This is what our sailing holiday is all about. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a5eb32aeba58dd2920d11/1552381177941-VO9MQRB1TU25663JR3R7/IMG-20180815-WA0011.jpg Sailing Itinerary 2022 Stop 4 - Parga to Paxos Weather depending, we hope to get to the delightful port of Gaios where you will be treated to one of the most picturesque and quaint towns of the Ionian. Stroll the promenade or sit at a cafe and watch the world go by. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a5eb32aeba58dd2920d11/1552380929358-UEQIBOHVAVJE1V4NW736/IMG-20180815-WA0001.jpg Sailing Itinerary 2022 Stop 6 - Anti Paxos to Lakka Today we sail around the island of Paxos with its rugged coastline and hidden caves. We will have ample opportunity to swim, relax and explore this coastline in the bluest water you have ever seen. We will make our way to the quaint port town of Lakka where we have a surprise in store for our dinner. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a5eb32aeba58dd2920d11/1552380065909-NYREJW3LFKL2MYOSBU8O/IMG-20180815-WA0004.jpg Sailing Itinerary 2022 Stop 3 - Parga We have a surprise in store for you today as we take you inland to the mystical Acheron river in Glyki. For those who are able, we will walk through this magical river where you will trek and swim as far as you dare. You MUST have swimwear, towel and sunblock and stout shoes that WILL get wet. We return to Parga late in the day and enjoy all that this town has to offer. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a5eb32aeba58dd2920d11/1552380578492-75XM26MGS8T91D9IBO5W/IMG-20180815-WA0003.jpg Sailing Itinerary 2022 Stop 7 - Lakka to Old Corfu Town We set sail this morning back to the island of Corfu. We will stop along the way and swim and relax in gorgeous secluded bays before arriving at the base of the Old Fort where we will moor for our last night. We will take you to our favourite rooftop restaurant in the old town for our farewell dinner with the most spectacular view over Corfu and the Ionian Sea. Wander the ‘Liston’ and the Old towns alleyways before heading back to our yacht for the last night under the illuminated Fort. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a5eb32aeba58dd2920d11/1552380985088-B5JSKJI7T6J5A507AH00/IMG-20180815-WA0021.jpg Sailing Itinerary 2022 Stop 5 - Gaios to Anti Paxos Our highlight today is the beach stop at the beautiful Anti Paxos. This is our families favourite destination of the Ionian sea. Feast at the beachside taverna on freshly bar-b-qued octopus. We promise it will not disappoint, and swim in the most crystal clear water you have ever seen. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a5eb32aeba58dd2920d11/1552379821564-MXFSAQW8Z00MEOX6I1E5/IMG-20180812-WA0006.jpg Sailing Itinerary 2022 Stop 1 - Corfu to Agni Bay Late this afternoon, we will pick you up and take you to the Gouvia Marina on the island of Corfu and board our comfortable Catamaran, our home for the next 7 nights. 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Hidden away in the unique region of Mani is the coastal village of Limeni. Traditional and preserved by the Hellenic Ministry of Culture it is a place where history, breathtaking views and natural beauty collide. The inviting sparking blue waters contrast with the inhospitable dry rocks, where tower houses dating from the 18th century literally hang on the edge. The Mani Peninsula has a long reputation of fierce independence, the legends say that their ancestors were the original Spartans who escaped over the mountains to avoid Roman rule. Due to their isolation the Mani people remained essentially cut off from the rest of the world, turning to piracy and being the last of the Greeks to convert from paganism to Christianity around 900 A.D. In modern times their independence and pride led to powerful families laying brutal vendettas on other clans which gave rise to the famous towers you will observe in the area. In 1878 the national government reduced the local autonomy of the Mani, and the area gradually became a backwater. It was not until the 1970s, when the construction of new roads supported the growth of the tourist industry, that the Mani began to regain population and become prosperous. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a5eb32aeba58dd2920d11/1511070233901-P06RSRCKNOP2UIIR41SS/P1011016.JPG Road Itinerary 2022 Stop 12 - Nafplio As we drive to our next stop you will be treated to majestic coastal views that we believe rival any of the Great Ocean Roads we’ve seen. Nafplion is a world apart from Kyparissi where the bustle and energy is tangible in the most popular city of the Peloponnese. The town was the capital of the First Hellenic Republic from the start of the Greek Revolution in 1821 until 1834. Historically a strategic seaport ruled by many empires, the Venetians had the greatest impact on the architecture of the town leaving behind colourful Mansions lining the cobblestone streets that lead to large open public squares. Even the Greeks recognize that Nafplio is the most beautiful of all mainland cities with Athenians flooding in on weekends to shop at the boutique stores and pose in the cafes where there is a sophisticated atmosphere. Nafplio has developed a reputation for the manufacture of traditional worry beads, the national pastime of greeks. These are not the cheap plastic tourist ones that you may see in kiosks, but exquisite works in amber, horn, and coral. It's well worth checking out the many Komboloi shops who stock an endless array of worry beads, they make great gifts! You can walk or take the taxi up to the high fortress above Nafplio where there are wonderful views or take a quick tour around the bay on one of the boats from the Port. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a5eb32aeba58dd2920d11/1511069676292-45T06V5GKQPLVEB1W4GU/P1010709.JPG Road Itinerary 2022 Byzantine city of Mystras Mystras was considered the ‘wonder of the Morea’ in Medieval times and it's not hard to understand why today. This bustling town developed down the hillside from a fortress built in 1249 by the prince of Achaia, at the top of a 620 m high hill overlooking Sparta. The Franks surrendered the castle to the Byzantines in 1262 and it became the centre of Byzantine power in southern Greece. Since then it has been ruled by Despots, Turks and the Venetians. As the centre of Byzantine power, Mystras quickly attracted inhabitants and institutions including many monasteries, churches, libraries and palaces. The art in the city influenced Byzantine and Post-byzantine works and the city is a wonderful example of Byzantine urban design and architecture. After 1834 the inhabitants of Mystras gradually started to move to the modern town of Sparta leaving only the breath-taking medieval ruins, standing amidst the beautiful landscape. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a5eb32aeba58dd2920d11/1511069024493-A0LYAH188B5UWFL575VE/fullsizeoutput_14.jpeg Road Itinerary 2022 Stop 9 - Diros Caves Today we travel to the Diros caves, a hauntingly beautiful underground wonderland. These caves contain some of the oldest burial sites discovered in Europe and are believed to have been the genesis of the mythology of Hades. Hop in a gondola and let the expert guides lead you deep underneath a watery labyrinth of caves where earliest man once dwelled and where discoveries are still being unearthed by archaeologists today. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a5eb32aeba58dd2920d11/1511070052750-71Q20Z9LMVW3E0SJLEJQ/P1011085.JPG Road Itinerary 2022 Stop 14 - Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus and Asklepieion The Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus was dedicated to the Greek God of medicine, Asclepius and is considered by many to be the most perfect ancient Greek theatre with regard to acoustics and aesthetics. It is also remarkably well preserved and gives you a true sense of how people would have enjoyed the dramas and plays acted out thousands of years ago. If you can manage to score a spot in the centre of the theatre stage your friends should be able to hear you speaking all the way at the back of the auditorium, even with the crowds of chatting tourists milling about. At a maximum capacity of 13,000 to 14,000 spectators, the theatre hosted music, singing and dramatic games that were included in the worship of Asclepius. It was also used as a means to heal patients, since there was a belief that the observation of dramatic shows had positive effects on mental and physical health. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a5eb32aeba58dd2920d11/f571009e-0712-45e5-9277-476c26048209/fullsizeoutput_bf.jpg Road Itinerary 2022 Stop 5 - Dimitsana Dimitsana is a secluded and picturesque town in the centre of the Peloponnese. It's old world charm allows you to step back in time when you wander through the mansion-lined cobblestone streets and drink coffee at the old Kafenion overlooking the spectacular gorge. During the Greek War of Independence Dimitsana played an important role in the revolution with its gunpowder mills. Home to the first library in Greece a large part of its library's books were destroyed, as Greek warriors used the pages to package the gunpowder that won their independence from Turkish rule. For this reason Dimitsana has been called "The Nation's powder keg". https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a5eb32aeba58dd2920d11/1511068344164-IARAYJHPVI9N97JW7IPU/fullsizeoutput_12.jpeg Road Itinerary 2022 Stop 15 - Hydra Today we drive to Metoxi where we will park our van and take a water taxi to the Island of Hydra. You will love this picture perfect island with plenty of donkeys but no cars allowed! We will have 2 nights here to relax. Hydra is a beautiful small island with a unique Harbour front and a gorgeous swimming spot we promise you will never forget. It was a bohemian hotspot during the 50's and 60's with many famous artists and musicians residing here. Leonard Cohen bought a house in Hydra when he was a young man and spent many of his early years living and writing his poetry there. You can find it if you search around the white washed walls, it has two big grey doors, brass handles and a bougainvillea climbing up the side. Today the island has many restaurants cafes where you can sit and watch the Euro elite disembark their multi-million dollar yachts. Keep a look out for the old laconic harbour master. You should see him walking around the port juggling incoming boats, barefooted with golden skin and an untamed beard. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a5eb32aeba58dd2920d11/1553487024266-DBW1OSZFFS1NRLBBKK4S/IMG_5641.JPG Road Itinerary 2022 Stop 1 - Corinthia Spend the first few days relaxing on the Corinthian Gulf, the local holiday hotspot for Athenians. With miles of beach cafes and restaurants you can sit back and relax in front of the brilliant blue water and let us show you the Ancient Greek ruins in the surrounding Sicyon region. These ruins are still virtually untouched by tourists and Archeologists alike. We will also visit the Corinth Canal and have a traditional meal in our small hometown village. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a5eb32aeba58dd2920d11/1511065102620-4RQJ00BFH7ABLHP2RMA9/P1010567.JPG Road Itinerary 2022 Stop 6 - Loussios Gorge and Monastries We will visit the Loussios Gorge where the Monastery of the Philosopher and St John are clinging precariously to the side of cliff faces. The Philosphou Monastery was founded in 967 AD and served as a way to secretly educate and preserve greek culture and religious customs while under occupation by the Ottomans. When arriving at the monastery you may be provided with some traditional Greek Coffee and a sweet by a friendly Orthodox Priest who will allow you to quietly look around the grounds and observe some of the old religious paintings inside an old prayer room dug out of the cliff. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a5eb32aeba58dd2920d11/1510658972159-VS5COQALZA9QDO6NJT0D/478128329_6a95f6e0d9_b.jpg Road Itinerary 2022 Stop 4 - Kalavrita This morning we say goodbye to Corinthia and drive to Diakopto where we will board the old cog railway to Kalavrita. This train ride takes us on a rack and pinion railway through the amazing Vouraikos Gorge to Kalavrita, a pretty town in the mountains who's population was devastated by the Nazi occupation during World War Two. After a brief visit to a memorial for the victims of the Massacre of Kalavryta we will continue on to lunch at a riverside restaurant nearby at Planitero, famous for trout. After our meal we will arrive in the town of Dimitsana positioned at the entrance to the spectacular Lousios Gorge. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a5eb32aeba58dd2920d11/1511065465278-5YR4Y9QZYA6WH7VEGV5M/P1010727.JPG Road Itinerary 2022 Stop 7 - Sparta Today we leave Dimitsana and slowly meander our way through quaint villages and countryside to Mystras, a Unesco World Heritage Byzantine town built in 1249 above Sparta. We will stop and have coffee or lunch at some of these cute towns. On the road to Mystra you may observe the ruins of Megalopolis, an ancient city left to decay with little fanfare, creating an odd juxtaposition with the billowing coal plants in the background. When we arrive you will enjoy the boutique accomodation which has a small pool to cool off in and many spots to admire the famous valley of Sparta while enjoying a sunset drink. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a5eb32aeba58dd2920d11/1511065975909-BG7U9CFUDA3BA8WEVEFR/P1010942.JPG Road Itinerary 2022 Stop 11 - Kiparissi Today we will take it easy as we meander to our 'vacation' within our vacation stopping on the way for lunch at the very small seaside village of Gerakas. We will spend 2 nights in the lovely Kyparissi, a place which is considered one of 'The Most Beautiful Villages in Greece'. Despite many write-ups in travel magazines praising its charm and beauty, Kyparissi has remained virtually untouched due to its remote location. A favourite holiday escape for those few in the know including George. H Bush, Prince Charles and the late Lady Diana, until recently Kyparissi was only accessible via boat. However, even since the construction of new roads the vast distance from any major cities means that tourists in this town are few and far between. Perhaps the biggest drawcard of this village is the serene atmosphere where you'll feel like a local... it seems like all anyone does here is swim, eat, drink and have long siestas in the warm afternoon. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a5eb32aeba58dd2920d11/1511067617025-MWE9ZTNDLHIBVPMJUD28/fullsizeoutput_a.jpeg Road Itinerary 2022 Stop 10 - Monemvasia This morning we will slowly drive to the romantic Monemvasia. This hidden "fortress town" is a citadel perched on a monolithic rock who's name derives from two greek words combined; moni (single) and emvasis (entrance). Once inside the walls, the houses, churches and winding alleys which were built by the Byzantines and Venetians are easily explored by foot. Without a doubt one of the great charms of Monemvasia is that there are no cars or motorbikes, due to the narrow entranceway. We suggest an early morning hike to the upper town which now lays mostly in ruins but offers interesting history as well as spectacular views of the restored village below and the glistening mediterranean sea. We will show you the swimming spot in town where you can relax and sunbake and afterwards enjoy a cocktail at one of the many lookouts which have been converted into bars. When the crowds leave at the end of the day you really feel like you have the whole town to yourself so enjoy a sunset dinner and afterwards a romantic evening stroll back to your accomodation. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a5eb32aeba58dd2920d11/1511064157519-60E4VQ25GT6X9XXBL698/P1010225.JPG Road Itinerary 2022 Stop 2 - Ancient Corinth Visiting Ancient Corinth and the Acrocorinth above is a must do for any history buff. One of the most important cities of the Ancient world, ruins still stand and have been excavated to give a real sense of what life would have once been like for the famous personalities such as Diogenes the Cynic and the Apostle Paul who resided there. The towering Acrocorinth above is a medieval fortification which lends itself to spectacular views and a fascinating walk through the impressive walls towering above. The Museum located on-site in Ancient Corinth is nicely curated and worth investigating as there are many well preserved Roman and Greek sculptures, pottery and art. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a0a5eb32aeba58dd2920d11/1511064279158-A1I7GPFT16M2WMDH2L2F/P1010317.JPG Road Itinerary 2022 Stop 3 - Nemea Wine region /Ancient Nemean Historical Sites On the last day of your stay in Kiato we will travel through the 'Corinth Wine Road' with tastings at 2 wineries and an organised lunch at a winery in the Nemean region. 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