The island of Rhodes
The unusually interesting and surprising excursion to the island of Rhodes.First of all, this trip to the capital of the island-city of Rhodes is one of the NC in the Mediterranean, where the confluence of eastern and western culture, and where you can see the ancient Olympic stadium and gothic palaces, Byzantine churches and mosques grey.Palace Great Master remind you of the romantic knight times, Port-of Mandraki once vozvyshavshemsya here legendary Colossi.Another route leading to Mount Filerimos jousting with the churches and ruins of the temple Pallady and remarkable Babochek Valley, full of millions of tiny krasno-zolotistyh and gentle creatures.Enchanting landscapes occur to you in the ancient Lindose with its medieval castle and ancient Acropolis and the Seven Sources protected under the arches and pine trees.
Athens
During the bus tour visitors will become familiar with the legendary Athens, unique city, which borders antiquity and modernity, a Byzantine church in memory XIX century.Experienced guides will tell on the stages eventful history of the Greek capital.The historic city centre is very compact and fits into pyatiugolnik for conditional peaks which can be taken : Area Omonia, Syntagma square, the temple of Zeus at the intersection of streets and Amalias Avenue Singru, plays Iroda Attica ground subway stations and Thissio.The borders of the pentagon Athens existed 1500 years until the 1960s, had not yet begun violent urbanization Greece.Tourists show the best-known attractions in the city :Olympic temple of Zeusbelomramorny Olympic Stadium, which in 1896 conducted the first modern Olympic Games were revivedPalace of Parliamentexcellent ensemble of buildings at the University of Athens, the Academy of Sciences and the National Library and other достопримечательности. Visit "crown jewel" - the ancient Acropolis in Athens, with its famous temples fifth century BC and museum tour ends.(The tours of the Acropolis at 4:00).At the tourists familiarity with the city may continue during walking tours of the city centre with a visit to ancient Rome and Agora.You will be able to walk into the Place, the old district of Athens, where the souvenir shops and many taverns.The Acropolis and all roads rounded staircase to mirror shine kicked thousands of fans a great Greek civilization.So the tour is best to wear comfortable shoes and not to dance.
Around Athens
Athens located in the side of the three mountains, which has called the Lekanopedio, "tazik-ravnina".GUIMET - "barometer" Athens : If the clouds at the top of the mountain is usually means it will be cloudy and it rained.From the east Athens covers Mount Pendeli (ancient Pendalikon -1007 m) with illustrious marble stone.Of pendeliyskogo marble built Acropolis.North Athens Parnita surrounding mountain (1413 m).Lovers of nature, the players in the card, rock climbers, grasses, herbs, incurable romantic and simply curious, they all find ourselves at Parnite something.The highest mountain of Attica is covered with pine forests, extending to the territory of more than 300 km.2, and vegetation, which can be seen in a 818 different types of herbs and plants (1 / 6 flora country).Mount Penteli significantly less than Parnita, but no less worthy of your attention.Penteli rich greens and sources, famous for its marble and the history and form, with its top open to the town and to Evbeysky Gulf, as uvlekatelen that type of Parnity.Mount Penteli anciently famous for its marble. In Your visit to the famous monastery of Daphne.Ancient myths, classical and Byzantine periods of Athenian history represented here in this unusually strong combination that visitor Athens is bound to visit the monastery.Dafni Monastery is the most important Byzantine monument in the vicinity of Athens, and its mosaic recognized masterpieces of the golden age of Byzantine art.
The three islands (Aegina, Poros, Hydra)
Buses take tourists from hotels centre of Athens and brought to the port Trocadero, in a comfortable cruise ship.The crew has been welcomed guests and starts engaging vessel.At each of the islands ship makes stops.Aegina, in ancient times its capital was a major trading port, and then some time was the capital of the Greek State.This is a famous spa of its pistachios and products from clay.There remain well-preserved, a famous temple goddess Athens-Afai, where you can tour bus at the time of the ship.Church of St. Nektariya in the centre attracts many pilgrims from Greece and other countries.Poros, where a first Navy arsenal independent Greece.Poros is a very beautiful island.Stand on the hill, you can enjoy the view of the Peleponnese and citrus groves, alternate with pine woods. Hydra, Saronic Islands, a charming little island, devoid of vehicles.The surprisingly fresh and transparent air, filled with open aromas.Hydra, Saronic Islands is the Homeland kuptsov-sudovladeltsev and loved resting place of artists, intellectuals.The island has retained its strong national fabric.On board the boat for you will be lunch, and on the way back, folklore program.At the end of the cruise tourists bring to the hotel.
Meteor
"Meteor" in Greek-glide "in the clouds".Meteor is a unique corner of the planet, which, while outside the Halkidiki peninsula, easily accessible to tourists who vacation in hotels peninsula.This is a unique place - fantastic convent State based on the slopes of giant rocks, grand dedicated to the creator of heaven, a non-transferrable paradoxical sense, linking a fear and admiration.It was unique monastic state created among majestic rocky landscape, the numerous monasteries on the stone pillars.Monasteries built on top of these cliffs, is a beautiful Byzantine art pieces.Here is the heart and soul of Greece.The standard tour of the Meteor begins early in the morning.Bus passes Thessaloniki, and it further, by the mining complex with a top Olympus, through beautiful river valley Tembi, in the town of Larisa and Trikala, in central Greece.Apogee is raising excursions to the Rock and visit the "Meteor" Paryaschih monasteries.The programme of visits to two monasteries.Meteor-miracle of nature, in which you can believe only saw with his own eyes.Here Orthodox evident truth : Monastery, the seat of ground earth and the sky, the monastery is the beginning incomprehensible indefinitely, thus continuing prayers come as soon as the way to God, hence easier to eternity.Previously, the Meteor under monasteries and places were occupied all the surrounding hills, caves and rock shelters.Now there are eight monasteries, of which six are open to the public.Monastery of the Holy Trinity other less frequented by tourists, on the edge of the road was difficult to park a bus, trail harder and longer. Monastery of the Holy Trinity, like others, is open from 9.00 am to 18.00 with a break at 2:00 (monks holidays).Monastery of the Great Meteor "closed on Tuesdays, the Monastery of St. Stephen on Mondays.Monastery of St. Varlaama-Fridays.Are Meteor in two convents - Russana and Saint Stephen.In monasteries "Great Meteor" and the St. Nicholas for the construction of a small fee (800 drachmas).This is due to maintenance of museums and secular officials.
Thessaloniki
The sightseeing tour will be possible to the capital of Macedonia, the city of Thessaloniki.Thessaloniki, the second largest city in Greece, named after the sister of Alexander the Great, and founded in 315 BC.This major cultural and commercial center exemplifies the power and glory of the Macedonian dynasty, and Thessaloniki Roman Emperor Gallery elected place his residence.But not only glorified heathen ancient capital of Macedonia.Here, the apostle Paul preached, one of the four authors of the Gospel and Christian patron city is St. Dmitry, who had in the city of martyrdom.The city is located on the shores of the Gulf Termaikos.Airless streets bustle ovevaet fresh breath of the sea.Life in the second largest city in Greece at all times from hurting key.Splendour Boulevard Tsimishi known for its fashionable shops. Among the sights you see :Top city and castle walls, where you can enjoy a beautiful view of the city of Thessaloniki.White tower, built in the XV century and a symbol of the city.Tower was built to repel enemy attacks from the sea.Triumph arch of the Roman Emperor Gallery with wonderful sculptures on the theme wins the Emperor.Church of St. Dmitry Salunskogo, patron of Thessaloniki, the largest in the whole of Greece.Rotonda with the famous mosaic floors.And, of course, the monument of Alexander the Macedonian.Before the trip you will be able to visit shops and stores the city.
Delphi
The bus tour to the famous Mount Parnas.Path to Delphi, located on its slopes, lies in the picturesque village of Arahova that its famous handmade carpets and other crafts products.Originally, Delphi had shrine earth goddess Gaia.Later Apollo killed a dragon Python and founded its Oracle, which reported zhritsa-proritsatelnitsa Pifiya predictions that were considered infallible.Nature and ancient ruins are mixed here miraculously, emphasizing the beauty of each other.Tourists can á Kastalskogo water source (to give, rejuvenating), see "Enterprise" Earth and admire the ancient statues in the archaeological museum, among them the unique bronze Auriga fifth century BC. At Mount Parnasos magnificent scenery are among the ruins of Apollo Pifeyskogo Shrine.On entering the sacred road starts.There is a treasure, where the gifts were stored in ancient Greek cities that translating Apollo for the accurate prediction.Center-the temple sanctuary of Apollo.Here between columns once and glory legendary Pifiya, izrekavshaya on behalf of the god Apollo their mysterious predictions.In this temple and was stone-omfalos, symbolizing the centre ground.Via the ancient theater, you guide to the stadium, rebuilt the Romans.Offers a vivid panorama of Delph and its environs.The theater and the stadium in ancient times were Pifiyskie game shows and events in honor of Apollo.The ancient Romans dislikes were podvypivshim "fans".This is related to an ancient inscription, which prohibited, under threat of fine wine to bring to the stadium.
Holy Mount Athos
The trip to the Halkidiki would have to visit the richest in the world Byzantine Museum.Holy Mount Athos, one of the holy places, not only Greece, but of the entire world, living monument to the Byzantine culture.This is a unique monastic republic, situated on the eastern "finger" Halkidiki peninsula, the peninsula of Mount Athos.In monasteries collected untold wealth, jewelry, icons and manuscripts.For nearly a thousand years, a law that prohibited women walk in the Holy Land Athos.At the height of Athos monasteries were built in 1940, had about 40,000 monks.The existing 20 monasteries, home to about 2,000 brothers.Men who wish to visit the Holy Athos monasteries, it allowed only with special permission. Others finish their trip to Uranopolise-holy city.Tour begins at Athos on a small wharf Holy Virgin, which is to Sitonii.Naval ship will take you to the shore of St. Athos.Opatovický along the west coast of the peninsula, you will have the opportunity to enjoy the unique images of Aghion Oros monasteries built in wilderness about 10 centuries ago.
Island Santorin (Tyre)
Santorin-island, which foreign tourists have heard prior to the arrival in Greece.The wonders of nature is a kind of the hallmark of the Greek island.Santorin, perhaps, the most romantic Greek island.All it oveyano mystery : the history of the island and White houses along the coast, and the silent meandering streets, and the eternal night sleeping volcano that gave life of the island.The island is famous for its picturesque landscape, clean sea and the wonderful beaches, towns and villages.Nobel laureate poet Odisseas Elitis compared doused bright sunshine and Call White House islands of stone horses with vzdyblennoy mustelids.But life in the narrow village streets and roads to private homes, in countless churches, windmills, houses are, of course, people who live here.Local residents, with their unique perception of life - also one of the reasons for the extraordinary appeal of the island.Like all Islanders, the people of Santorin highly cherish the laws of hospitality, creating a remarkably friendly and warm atmosphere.The name of the island "Santorin" involves myriad legends : one called the lost Atlantis, others Pompeii Aegean.Today's Santorin, a powerful volcanic explosion, which occurred at about 1450 BC.Extinct volcano, or rather what is left of it, the last time AaBbCc in 1950, causing a severe earthquake. A summer vacation at Santorin quite problematic : generally hotels are already booked for March and find a free room is very difficult.But to complete the impression many visitors consider it their duty to at least a "check" on the island, pobrodiv during the day on intricate labyrinth of streets Santorina terrace, or Tyre, as they are called, and the capital of the island, the island itself.Where you will be able to see the red-colored beaches, white or black?And where else in the world can try to find the legendary treasure Atlantida?
Cape Sounion
This trip to the southern tip of Attica.The road runs through the "Athens" Riviere-Coasts and the suburbs : Glifade, Vulyagmeni, Varkize further on the excellent scenic route along the Gulf coast of the Aegean Sea.You car or bus, you almost always will see the vast, a shining horizon blue sea.At the end of the road for the last curve road, the travelers called a fabulous view of the ruins of the temple of the sea god Poseidon, which is hovering over the sea, while at the top of a high cliff Cape.Here guests up to the temple and are able to enjoy a magnificent view of the sea.It is always adventure tourists.The temple colonnade ball blazing sun every day disappears in the sea : the sun god Helios.According to a legend, a wish ends at the temple at sunset-will be required.The tavern at the beach, just below the temple, you can try this delicious Greek fish restaurants, has just recovered from this same sea.
Upward
Kastoriya city is the administrative centre of the field with the same name.The city is one of the most remarkable and beautiful cities of Western Greece.Built on the shores of Lake charming Orestiada, he thrilled tourists with its ancient narrow streets, Byzantine churches and monasteries.Through a special program for the protection of the environment quality in the lake was improving steadily.Priozerny city is in the form of modern Venice, with one difference : Venice is the city for water and upward-town surrounded by water.The city and its environs are about seventy churches and post-vizantiyskoy Byzantine era, built from the beginning IX by the end of XIX century.Most of them are decorated with frescos of immense beauty.The small church encountered at every step, there is a mysterious Stygian.The narrow window sparingly miss sunlight Southern sun damage medieval frescoes.Trips to the church can be combined with a walk to the sea.Along the coast is a broad boulevard with a lot of cafes and shops.Hence the beautiful view of the sea and mountains, wooded parks and trees.The ancient and modern buildings in the city centre are artsy labyrinthine lanes. Upward is home furniture.High art and love masters of the craft to skornyazhnomu far beyond the country, and turned the city into the world center of fur products.So, in memory of Kastorii necessarily get a little modest souvenir-good consciousness, which will remind you of Greece many snow days.Prices in shops Kastorii you happy surprise.Luxury long norkovuyu consciousness can be purchased for as little as 1,000 dollars.And on his return to Russia proudly walk around Togovomu Center "Okhotny Ryad", which is the same coat would cost much, much more.Примечание для мужчин: Уважаемые мужчины! Мечтали бросить к ногам любимой шубу – так вот вам прекрасный шанс. При виде такого многообразия шуб, ваша дама наверняка потеряет голову. Но платить за ее «небольшой сувенир» придется скорее всего именно вам. Поэтому не теряйте голову, не нервничайте, сдержанно отвечайте на эмоциональные вопросы вашей спутницы, спокойно сидите на уютном диванчике и пейте греческий кофе. Как только из вороха мехов будет извлечен окончательный вариант мехового чуда, смело сажайте вашу даму на диван и пусть теперь она спокойно сидит и пьет кофе, а лучше греческий коньяк. Дальше ваше соло – торгуйтесь! Торговаться греки умеют не хуже, чем турки или египтяне. Терпеливо выслушайте про злую жену, семерых детей от пятого брака, больную зятененавидчеством тещу, ненормальную сестру, плохое правительство, высокие налоги, неурожай нутрий, поголовное и похвостное облысение енотов. Спокойно выслушайте все это, посочувствуйте и назовите цену гораздо ниже той, которую вы предложили в самом начале. Известны случаи, когда цена скидывалась до 1000 долларов за две шубы. Так что дерзайте.
Олимпия
Олимпия лежит в тени эвкалиптов и пиний недалеко от нового городка Олимпия, где вас ждут рестораны, кафе, сувенирные лавки и магазины. Здесь, на холмистых просторах, у слияния рек Альфиос и Кладеос, состоялись первые Олимпийские игры. О проведении в Древней Греции Олимпийских игр упоминают многие мифы и легенды. Древнегреческие предания связывают их возникновение с именами мифических героев Пелопса и Геракла. Более поздние предания указывают, что в 884 году до н.э. между Ифитом и Ликургом – правителями греческого государства Элиды и Спарты – было заключено соглашение о регулярном проведении в Олимпии общегреческих праздников, посвященных Зевсу олимпийскому. Олимпия объявлялась священным местом, и всякий, кто нарушал ее неприкосновенность вооруженным вторжением, объявлялся богоотступником. Текст договора Ифита и Ликурга был высечен на металлическом диске, который хранился в Олимпии. Лучшее время для паломничества к руинам древней Олимпии – раннее утро или поздний вечер. Чтобы как следует осмотреть обширные раскопки и музеи, вам потребуется целый день. Миновав современные ворота, вы увидите «Гимнасиум» и «Палестру», где в древности тренировались атлеты, борцы и мастера кулачного боя. В центре священной рощи Альтис, обнесенной стеной, высились храмы Зевса и его супруги Геры. Сегодня в траве белеют огромные, высеченные из известняка «барабаны» - фрагменты колонн храма Зевса. Их высота достигала 10 метров. Фронтоны храма украшали скульптурные мраморные группы. Когда-то здесь находилась колоссальная статуя Зевса из дерева, золота и слоновой кости работы Фидия, считавшаяся одним из семи чудес света. В храме проводились чествования олимпиоников – победителей Олимпийских игр. Из ветвей священных оливковых деревьев, которые росли рядом, делали праздничные венки для победителей. Излюбленная тема видовых открыток – колонны храма Геры. Храм этот, один из древнейших в Греции, был возведен в VI - VII веках до н.э. и стоял у подножия холма Кроноса. Сегодня, как и в древности, у храма зажигают олимпийский огонь. Отсюда он совершает свое путешествие до места проведения очередных Олимпийских Игр. От храмов Зевса и Геры дорога ведет прямо к арке входа на Олимпийский стадион. В древности с земляных трибун за выступлениями атлетов наблюдали 45 тысяч зрителей. Каменные трибуны предназначались для судей и почетных гостей. Сохранились и линии старта и финиша для состязаний в беге на одну стадию (192, 27 м).
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