Athens and Crete
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Athens and Crete

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Created: Monday, July 22, 2024
Ref ID: 10393627
Total price From US$3,077
Created: Monday, July 22, 2024
Destinations: Athens, Crete Island

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22 Nov
Transport from Beirut to Athens
Departure
Middle East Airlines
Middle East Airlines Middle East Airlines - ME251
08:15 - Beirut, Rafic Hariri Intl (BEY)
10:15 - Athens, Eleftherios Venizelos Intl (ATH)
2h 0m 1 PC Nonstop
Transport:  ME251
Cabin Class: Economy
22 Nov
1. Athens
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About the destination: Athens takes its name after the goddess of wisdom Athena, who is celebrated by the magnificent Acropolis, which overlooks the modern, cosmopolitan city that Athens is today. Athens is one of the world’s oldest cities and it is the birthplace of western philosophy, democracy and theater. Up to this date, the Greek capital remains a major worldwide centre of culture, with its historic centre, iconic classical sites and museums filled with ancient Greece artefacts. The Acropolis, crowned by the emblematic Parthenon, has been proclaimed a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Cars were banned from the historic centre, which has become the most striking pedestrian promenade in Europe. In this archeological Park, visitors will witness the contrasting nature of this ancient metropolis being able to visit the New Acropolis Museum, a high-tech modern structure with light and airy exhibition spaces as well as the National Archaeological Museum, the largest archeological museum in Greece built in the 19th century and devoted to ancient Greek art. The Acropolis and Mount Lycavittos, the city’s highest points, are used as orientation since they are visible from most places in the Plaka, the old historical neighborhood. The Plaka is under the Acropolis and stretches almost to Syntagma, home of to the Greek Parliament. For a taste of the hedonistic Athenian lifestyle one should visit Monastiraki, where locals go to eat, drink and mingle. The night time belongs to Psirri, a vibrant neighbourhood known for its bars, live music venues and exciting nightclubs. Southeast of the city centre, a glorious stretch of coast affords dreamy views over the glistening blue Aegean Sea. Surely few European capitals can claim sandy beaches and clean water for swimming within such easy access. Athens therefore offers the best of both worlds – a fantastic city break as well as a lazy beach holiday. Athenians are surprisingly friendly and outgoing and their enthusiasm for life’s pleasurable pursuits is so infectious that even the stiffest traveler will take time out for endless coffees and evening strolls, dine out until late and enjoy the city’s nightlife, long after the rest of Europe has gone to bed.
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24 Nov
Transport from Athens to Crete Island
Aegean Airlines
Aegean Airlines Aegean Airlines - A3300
08:05 - Athens, Eleftherios Venizelos Intl (ATH)
08:55 - Heraklion, Nikos Kazantzakis (HER)
50m Nonstop Fare: Light
Transport:  A3300
Cabin Class: Economy
Fare Name: Light
24 Nov
2. Crete Island
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About the destination: Crete is the largest and most populous of the Greek islands, and the fifth-largest island in the Mediterranean Sea, after Sicily, Sardinia, Cyprus, and Corsica. Crete forms a significant part of the economy and cultural heritage of Greece, while retaining its own local cultural traits. Crete is one of the most popular holiday destinations in Greece. The tourist attractions include the archaeological sites of the Minoan civilisation, the Venetian old city and port of Chania, the Venetian castle at Rethymno, the gorge of Samaria, the islands of Chrysi, Elafonisi, Gramvousa, and Spinalonga and the Palm Beach of Vai, which is the largest natural palm forest in Europe.
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25 Nov
Tickets
Discovering Chania and 7 Traditional Cretan Villages - Half-Day Tour
Discovering Chania and 7 Traditional Cretan Villages - Half-Day Tour
4 Entrances ( Per person: 4 )
6 hours English 09:00 Small Group Tour
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27 Nov
Transport from Crete Island to Beirut
Return
Sky Express
Middle East Airlines
Multiple airlines Multiple airlines
08:00 - Heraklion, Nikos Kazantzakis (HER)
13:00 - Beirut, Rafic Hariri Intl (BEY)
5h 0m 1 PC 1 Stop
GQ
GQ Sky Express - GQ 211
08:00 - Heraklion, Nikos Kazantzakis (HER)
08:50 - Athens, Eleftherios Venizelos Intl (ATH)
Transport:  GQ211
Cabin Class: Economy
2h 25m - Connection in Athens, Eleftherios Venizelos Intl (ATH)
ME
ME Middle East Airlines - ME 252
11:15 - Athens, Eleftherios Venizelos Intl (ATH)
13:00 - Beirut, Rafic Hariri Intl (BEY)
Transport:  ME252
Cabin Class: Economy
Total price From US$3,077
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