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<b><span style="color: black; font-family: "georgia"; font-size: x-large;"><span lang="EN" style="font-size: 21.5pt; font-weight: normal;">THE G A S T R A: </span></span></b><span style="color: black; font-family: "century gothic"; font-size: small;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal;">In Ancient Greece “gastra” was a food preparation concave utensil.</span></span><span style="color: black; font-family: "georgia"; font-size: x-large;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 21.5pt; font-weight: normal;"><u></u><u></u></span></span></h1>
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<i><span style="color: black; font-family: "century gothic"; font-size: small;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 12pt;">When cooking food in the <u></u><u></u>United States<u></u><u></u> and many other countries, people use the resources that are available to their market.<u></u><u></u></span></span></i></div>
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<i><span style="color: black; font-family: "century gothic"; font-size: small;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 12pt;">That means they use their stovetops, ovens, and occasionally the gas or charcoal grills that they may have outside.<u></u><u></u></span></span></i></div>
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<i><span style="color: black; font-family: "century gothic"; font-size: small;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 12pt;">In <u></u><u></u>Greece<u></u><u></u> there are plenty of modern kitchens of course that are equipped in the same way as these kitchens, but that’s not the only way Greek people cook.<u></u><u></u></span></span></i></div>
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<i><span style="color: black; font-family: "century gothic"; font-size: small;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 12pt;">Old traditional cooking methods are still commonly used, mostly in the villages and mountain areas.<u></u><u></u></span></span></i></div>
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<b><span style="color: black; font-family: "century gothic"; font-size: small;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal;">One of the different methods people still use to cook in Greece – especially in Epirus and Northern Greece is the GASTRA, </span></span></b><span style="color: black; font-family: "century gothic"; font-size: small;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal;">a mobile oven I can say, a concave tin structure which had a handle so that it could be lifted and moved around when it is not hot.</span></span><i><span style="color: black; font-family: "century gothic"; font-size: small;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; font-size: 12pt;"></span></span></i><span style="color: black; font-family: "century gothic"; font-size: small;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal;"><u></u><u></u></span></span></h1>
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<b><span style="color: black; font-family: "century gothic"; font-size: small;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal;">With simple ingredients as wheat, corn, flour and salt and a pan on coals, covered by the all-purpose gastra, namely a metallic lid that converts a simple pan to an improvised oven, they cook not only pies, but also made bread and any kind of meats, greens and pulses.<u></u><u></u></span></span></b></h1>
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<b><span style="color: black; font-family: "century gothic"; font-size: small;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal;">When the fire diminished t he gastra is placed on top with food or bread, covering it with the ashes and burning coals were put around and on top of it, sealing the mobile oven.<u></u><u></u></span></span></b></h1>
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<b><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "century gothic"; font-size: small;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal;">Cooked in the old day’s <em><i><span style="font-family: "century gothic";"><span style="border: 1pt none windowtext; font-style: normal; padding: 0cm;">gastra</span></span></i></em></span></span></b><span class="m_-3131383561314398833apple-converted-space"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "century gothic"; font-size: small;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; font-size: 12pt;"> </span></span></span><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "century gothic"; font-size: small;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal;">oven with a bell-shaped lid that fit over a round baking pan, pies and foods doesn’t require a proper stove, any kind of electric energy and just a match or a lighter to be able prepare and cook your own bread and food.<u></u><u></u></span></span></h1>
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<b><span style="color: #ff6600; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: x-small;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 10pt;">Presented by Marketing Division of Porto Club Vacations<u></u><u></u></span></span></b></div>
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<span style="color: #ff6600; font-family: "cg times"; font-size: large;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 18pt;">January 2017, Newsletter No.02 Special edition Vol.5<u></u><u></u></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: red; font-family: "century gothic"; font-size: medium;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; text-transform: uppercase;">PORTO CLUB VACATIONS</span></span><span style="color: red; font-family: "century gothic"; font-size: large;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 19pt; text-transform: uppercase;"> </span></span><img class="CToWUd" height="29" id="m_576189371989920535m_818344960753309926m_-5298437888187253334m_-8529303172225714769m_3167199758640523091m_5181134254878445100m_965678434939630956m_-1606537343202504274m_-4165559177177754946m_-2993614073152336150m_-5913684778325635445m_-4453832031511815414_x0000_i1025" src="https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/?ui=2&ik=3d1cca0a7e&view=fimg&th=159602129de0af5e&attid=0.2&disp=emb&realattid=16510037e21fde2a_0.1&attbid=ANGjdJ9u6vipBk1kXj1La99P6NW6xakaRay7dxz0BjWJWGNPCe7tJRASDb0FVqr3EwWpQBCt1ogLPHOL4kBoEHHiXsLahqSQ0fyBt_OLPkt-InoupDco7EjgUpfdzcY&sz=w36-h58&ats=1483619763627&rm=159602129de0af5e&zw&atsh=1" width="18" /> <u></u><span style="color: red; font-family: "century gothic"; font-size: medium;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; text-transform: uppercase;">PORTO</span></span><u></u><span style="color: red; font-family: "century gothic"; font-size: medium;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 14pt; text-transform: uppercase;"> CLUB TRAVEL<u></u><u></u></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "arial"; font-size: xx-small;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 7.5pt; letter-spacing: 2.25pt;">28, Efodou street, 71303 Heraklion – Crete – <u></u><u></u>GREECE<u></u><u></u><u></u><u></u></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "arial"; font-size: xx-small;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 7.5pt; letter-spacing: 2.25pt;">Tel.+30 2815 002754 Cell phone: +30<u></u><u></u></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "arial"; font-size: xx-small;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 7.5pt; letter-spacing: 2.25pt;">Email</span></span><b><span style="color: black; font-family: "arial"; font-size: x-small;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 10pt; letter-spacing: 2.25pt;">: <a href="mailto:info@portoclub.gr" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank"><span style="color: black;">info@portoclub.gr</span></a></span></span></b><span style="color: black; font-family: "arial"; font-size: xx-small;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 7.5pt; letter-spacing: 2.25pt;"><u></u><u></u></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: silver; font-family: "times new roman";"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 48pt;">Exploring <u></u>Crete<u></u>…</span></span><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 36pt;"><u></u><u></u></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="color: silver; font-family: "arial"; font-size: x-large;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 22pt;">Individual Tailor made Cycling travel package<u></u><u></u></span></span></b></div>
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<span style="color: #ff6600; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: x-large;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 22pt;">12 Days /11 Nights<u></u><u></u></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #ff6600; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: small;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12pt;">All inclusive basis exclusive cycling vacations in <u></u>Crete<u></u><u></u><u></u></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #ff6600; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: small;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12pt;">A special deal for the Cycling Community for only:</span></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: #ff6600; font-family: "matura mt script capitals";"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 36pt;">2.235</span></span></b><span style="color: #ff6600; font-family: "matura mt script capitals"; font-size: x-large;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 22pt;">Euro</span></span><b><span style="color: #ff6600; font-family: "matura mt script capitals";"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 36pt;"><u></u><u></u></span></span></b></div>
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<u></u><b><span style="color: navy; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: small;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 12pt;">CRETE</span></span></b><u></u><b><span style="color: navy; font-family: "verdana";"><span lang="EN-GB">: 12 DAYS / 11 NIGHTS<u></u><u></u></span></span></b></div>
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<span style="color: navy; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: xx-small;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 9pt;">PRICE PER PERSON: </span></span><b><span style="color: navy; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: x-small;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 11pt;">2.235 Euro</span></span></b><span style="color: navy; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: xx-small;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 9pt;"> / sharing double Based on minimum 2 people (size of group 2 – 7 people)<u></u><u></u></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: navy; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: xx-small;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 9pt;">Single occupancy: Add 296 Euro<u></u><u></u></span></span></div>
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<u></u><span style="color: navy; font-family: "symbol"; font-size: xx-small;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 9pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span></span></span><u></u><span style="color: navy; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: xx-small;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 9pt;">11 nights hotel accommodation / double occupancy on bed & breakfast basis using fine 3*** hotels / A class inns / traditional homes<u></u><u></u></span></span></div>
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<u></u><span style="color: navy; font-family: "symbol"; font-size: xx-small;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 9pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span></span></span><u></u><span style="color: navy; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: xx-small;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 9pt;">1 full day walking tour the gorge of <u></u><u></u>Samaria<u></u><u></u> (Escorted – guided)<u></u><u></u></span></span></div>
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<u></u><span style="color: navy; font-family: "symbol"; font-size: xx-small;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 9pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span></span></span><u></u><span style="color: navy; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: xx-small;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 9pt;">9 days cycling tour of <u></u>Crete<u></u> (50 – <u></u>80 km<u></u> per day depending biker level)<u></u><u></u></span></span></div>
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<u></u><span style="color: navy; font-family: "symbol"; font-size: xx-small;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 9pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span></span></span><u></u><span style="color: navy; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: xx-small;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 9pt;">9 days bikes rental (helmets included)<u></u><u></u></span></span></div>
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<u></u><span style="color: navy; font-family: "symbol"; font-size: xx-small;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 9pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span></span></span><u></u><span style="color: navy; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: xx-small;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 9pt;">9 days chartered mini bus with English speaking driver known of the region and the cycling needs as back up service. Vehicle follows the group all the way carrying groups luggage’s as well fresh water, bars, snacks, energy drinks, spear parts, tools and first aid.<u></u><u></u></span></span></div>
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<u></u><span style="color: navy; font-family: "symbol"; font-size: xx-small;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 9pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span></span></span><u></u><span style="color: navy; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: xx-small;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 9pt;">MEALS: Day 2 Breakfast. Starting from day 3 ALL INCLUDED: ALL meals. Breakfasts / Lunches / Dinners / Snacks / Refreshments.<u></u><u></u></span></span></div>
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<u></u><span style="color: navy; font-family: "symbol"; font-size: xx-small;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 9pt;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span></span></span><u></u><span style="color: navy; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: xx-small;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 9pt;">TICKETS: Flight tickets: <u></u>ATHENS<u></u> / CHANIA (Connected flight ) day of arrival + HERAKLION /<u></u><u></u>ATHENS<u></u><u></u> (Connected flight) day of departure (day 12)<u></u><u></u></span></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: maroon; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: x-small;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 11pt;">ITINERARY<u></u><u></u></span></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="color: navy; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: xx-small;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 9pt;">DAY 1.</span></span></b><span style="color: navy; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: xx-small;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 9pt;"> Arrival <u></u><u></u>Athens<u></u><u></u>. Connected flight <u></u><u></u>ATHENS<u></u><u></u> / CHANIA-CRETE. Arrival. Reception at the airport. Transportation to the hotel. Accommodation Chania.<u></u><u></u></span></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: navy; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: xx-small;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 9pt;">DAY 2.</span></span></b><span style="color: navy; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: xx-small;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 9pt;"> <u></u>SAMARIA<u></u> GORGE: Escorted walking tour / passing the gorge of <u></u><u></u>Samaria<u></u><u></u> (<u></u>18,5 km<u></u> walk). Accommodation Chania. (Breakfast)<u></u><u></u></span></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: navy; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: xx-small;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 9pt;">DAY 3.</span></span></b><span style="color: navy; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: xx-small;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 9pt;"> <b><u>BIKING 1rst day:</u></b> WEST CRETE REGION OF CHANIA: CHANIA – ARGIROUPOLIS. <b>(<u></u>60 KM<u></u>)</b>Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner<u></u><u></u></span></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: navy; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: xx-small;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 9pt;">DAY 4.</span></span></b><span style="color: navy; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: xx-small;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 9pt;"> <b><u>BIKING 2<sup>nd</sup> day:</u></b> <u></u>WEST CRETE<u></u> REGIONS OF CHANIA + RETHYMNON: ARGIROUPOLIS – RETHYMNON: <b>(<u></u>36 KM<u></u>)</b> </span></span><span style="color: red; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: xx-small;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 8pt;">This day we do a shorter biking tour to control the level and strength of the bikers after the first long ride. When bikers are in good shape and able to ride long distances then we follow the itinerary as program. If not we change it to their level</span></span><span style="color: navy; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: xx-small;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 9pt;">. Accommodation RETHYMNON. (Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner)<u></u><u></u></span></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: navy; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: xx-small;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 9pt;">DAY 5.</span></span></b><span style="color: navy; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: xx-small;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 9pt;"> <b><u>BIKING 3<sup>rd</sup> day:</u></b> <u></u>WEST CRETE<u></u>: REGION OF RETHYMNON: RETHYMNON / AGIA GALINI <b>(<u></u>67 KM<u></u>)</b>Accommodation AGIA GALINI (Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner)<u></u><u></u></span></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: navy; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: xx-small;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 9pt;">DAY 6.</span></span></b><span style="color: navy; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: xx-small;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 9pt;"> <b><u>BIKING 4<sup>th</sup> day:</u></b> CENTRAL SOUTH CRETE: AGIA GALINI / <u></u>SIVAS<u></u>: <b>(<u></u>36 KM<u></u>)</b> Accommodation<u></u><u></u>SIVAS<u></u><u></u>. By cars visit the monastery of ODIGITRIAS, A short trekking the gorge of AGIOFARAGO and swim at the clear waters of the sandy beach (Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner)<u></u><u></u></span></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: navy; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: xx-small;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 9pt;">DAY 7.</span></span></b><span style="color: navy; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: xx-small;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 9pt;"> <b><u>BIKING 5<sup>th</sup> day:</u></b> CENTRAL SOUTHERN CRETE: <u></u><u></u>SIVAS<u></u><u></u> / KERATOKAMBOS <b>(<u></u>56 KM<u></u>)</b>Accommodation KERATOKAMBOS. (Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner)<u></u><u></u></span></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: navy; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: xx-small;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 9pt;">DAY 8.</span></span></b><span style="color: navy; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: xx-small;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 9pt;"> <b><u>BIKING 6<sup>th</sup> day:</u></b> CENTRAL – EASTERN SOUTHERN CRETE: KERATOKAMBOS – IERAPETRA: <b>(<u></u>42 KM<u></u>). </b>Accommodation IERAPETRA (Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner)<u></u><u></u></span></span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10383056811974134883noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1767011316176783923.post-75076592961138996112016-03-27T05:00:00.000-07:002016-05-09T17:06:35.529-07:00 Ellen Shaffer Niccolai Block- PORTO CLUB<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">We cannot say enough good things about our recent trip to Crete and the hospitality shown by Mr. Giorgos (George) Portokalakis and Anastasia Fryganaki (owner of the Kouriton House country mansion where we stayed).</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">What a rare treat this was. We found George to be so knowledgeable about the history of his beautiful island of Crete and its traditional cuisine.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Each morning, he painstakingly created a different breakfast that included a vast array of delicious food; truly a "wake-up feast." He would then take us out to explore the different cities and hidden mountaintop jewels while providing an excellent narrative of what we were about to see.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Giorgos took us to unique and wonderful spots for lunch, took us to sample Cretan cheese and wine, to bakeries that offer the most amazing bread and to local markets where we could purchase the freshest ingredients to use at night.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">The nights were special as well because that is when George shared his culinary expertise with us, giving us "hands-on" lessons on preparing the delicious and oh-so-healthy Cretan cuisine. We learned so much in such a short time ... how to make fish soup, moussaka, pastitsio, shrimp saganaki, and a multitude of pork dishes, just to name a few.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">George was attentive to our every need and even surprised us with a few mementos of our trip to take home.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Arrive with a hearty appetite and plan to eat (and drink) really well! We so enjoyed our time with both George and Anastasia and look forward to the time we shall meet them again.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Thank you George for making our first visit to Crete such a memorable one!</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="color: #64522f;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">TRANSPORTATION pick up from HERAKLION AIRPORT/PORT and drop off at <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:placename w:st="on">HERAKLION</st1:placename> <st1:placetype w:st="on">AIRPORT</st1:placetype></st1:place> / PORT</span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: 'Century Gothic'; font-size: 9pt;">As Crete boasts of the unique culture and cuisine and </span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: 'Century Gothic'; font-size: 9pt;">Cretans</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: 'Century Gothic'; font-size: 9pt;"> </span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: 'Century Gothic'; font-size: 9pt;">knows</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: 'Century Gothic'; font-size: 9pt;"> </span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: 'Century Gothic'; font-size: 9pt;">that</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: 'Century Gothic'; font-size: 9pt;"> </span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: 'Century Gothic'; font-size: 9pt;">they</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: 'Century Gothic'; font-size: 9pt;"> </span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: 'Century Gothic'; font-size: 9pt;">have</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: 'Century Gothic'; font-size: 9pt;"> </span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: 'Century Gothic'; font-size: 9pt;">the</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: 'Century Gothic'; font-size: 9pt;"> </span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: 'Century Gothic'; font-size: 9pt;">finest</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: 'Century Gothic'; font-size: 9pt;"> </span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: 'Century Gothic'; font-size: 9pt;">gastronomical</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: 'Century Gothic'; font-size: 9pt;">, </span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: 'Century Gothic'; font-size: 9pt;">tasty</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: 'Century Gothic'; font-size: 9pt;"> </span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: 'Century Gothic'; font-size: 9pt;">and</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: 'Century Gothic'; font-size: 9pt;"> </span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: 'Century Gothic'; font-size: 9pt;">healthy</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: 'Century Gothic'; font-size: 9pt;"> solutions </span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: 'Century Gothic'; font-size: 9pt;">proved</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: 'Century Gothic'; font-size: 9pt;"> </span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: 'Century Gothic'; font-size: 9pt;">and</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: 'Century Gothic'; font-size: 9pt;"> </span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: 'Century Gothic'; font-size: 9pt;">signed</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: 'Century Gothic'; font-size: 9pt;"> </span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: 'Century Gothic'; font-size: 9pt;">by</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: 'Century Gothic'; font-size: 9pt;"> </span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: 'Century Gothic'; font-size: 9pt;">the</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: 'Century Gothic'; font-size: 9pt;"> </span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: 'Century Gothic'; font-size: 9pt;">medical</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: 'Century Gothic'; font-size: 9pt;"> </span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: 'Century Gothic'; font-size: 9pt;">science</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: 'Century Gothic'; font-size: 9pt;"> </span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: 'Century Gothic'; font-size: 9pt;">society</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: 'Century Gothic'; font-size: 9pt;"> (Cretan
Traditional Mediterranean Cuisine and Nutrition), this weekend food and wandering break is an
excellent way of experiencing the all the aspects in one + one exciting day
out. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; font-family: 'Century Gothic'; font-size: 9pt;">Spend two fabulous days discovering
the sights, sounds and flavours of <st1:place w:st="on">Crete</st1:place>. </span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: 'Century Gothic'; font-size: 9pt;">Tastes unique, mouth watering and above all, all those
given with a smile coming deep from their heart…</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; font-family: 'Century Gothic'; font-size: 9pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; font-family: 'Century Gothic'; font-size: 9pt;">You will experience the best street food of Heraklion,
the beautiful sight of the <st1:placetype w:st="on">palace</st1:placetype> of <st1:placename w:st="on">Knossos</st1:placename>, the delightful taste of Cretan Shepherds
traditional cuisine in the mountains of <st1:place w:st="on">Crete</st1:place>.
This unforgettable journey into the cultural and gastronomic heart of <st1:place w:st="on">Crete</st1:place> will satisfy every appetite.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #990000; font-family: "Century Gothic"; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Price per person: </span></b><b><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #990000; font-family: "Century Gothic"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">$498</span></b><b><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #990000; font-family: "Century Gothic"; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #990000; font-family: "Century Gothic"; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Based on minimum: 2
persons <o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="color: #990000; font-family: "Century Gothic"; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">NOTICE: Week
end can be extended as many days as visitors wish. Each extra day charged </span><b><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #990000; font-family: "Century Gothic"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">$249<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
<pre style="background: #F7F7F7; line-height: 10.9pt; text-align: justify;"><span class="tourlabel"><b><span lang="EN-GB" style="color: #198cc3; font-family: "Century Gothic"; font-size: 9.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">On Your Dates:</span></b></span><span class="apple-converted-space"><span lang="EN-GB" style="color: #333333; font-family: "Century Gothic"; font-size: 9.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"> </span></span><span lang="EN-GB" style="color: #333333; font-family: "Century Gothic"; font-size: 9.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">Email us with your desired date. (<b>All Year round)<o:p></o:p></b></span></pre>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Century Gothic"; font-size: 9.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">Additional information: minimum participation 2
persons<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #198cbe; font-family: "Century Gothic"; font-size: 9.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">NOTICE: <o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span lang="EN-US" style="color: grey; font-family: "Century Gothic"; font-size: 9.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">SOLO TRAVELERS
CAN BOOK THE TOUR ON PRIVATE - TAILOR MADE BY PAYING THE COST OF TWO PERSONS.</span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="color: grey; font-family: "Century Gothic"; font-size: 9.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"> When you book, reserve space for two
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<b><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #198cc3; font-family: "Century Gothic"; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Inclusions: </span></b><b><span lang="EN-GB" style="color: #198cc3; font-family: "Century Gothic"; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: 'Century Gothic'; font-size: 9pt;">1 </span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: 'Century Gothic'; font-size: 9pt;">night hotel accommodation at A Class **** hotel/ double occupancy on Bed
& breakfast basis <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: 'Century Gothic'; font-size: 9pt;">2 days exclusive English speaking host and
driver for the city walks and the cultural drives in <st1:place w:st="on">Crete</st1:place></span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: 'Century Gothic'; font-size: 9pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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included</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: 'Century Gothic'; font-size: 9pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: 'Century Gothic'; font-size: 9pt;">Transportation airport / port hotel by
arrival and hotel / airport – port by departure </span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: 'Century Gothic'; font-size: 9pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: 'Century Gothic'; font-size: 9pt;">4 </span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: 'Century Gothic'; font-size: 9pt;">meals: Rich, unique, tasty, traditional, natural, healthy, in local
traditional restaurants </span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Century Gothic"; font-size: 9.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">generally cooked by local
farm house ladies using old traditional methods</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Century Gothic"; font-size: 9.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Century Gothic"; font-size: 9.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Coffees / mountain teas / local spirits – Raki / home
made free chemical wines / home made sweets and spoon sweets during the tasting
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<b><span lang="EN-GB" style="color: #198cc3; font-family: "Century Gothic"; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">Gratuities/tips<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Century Gothic"; font-size: 9.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">In <st1:place w:st="on">Crete</st1:place>, tipping
drivers, guides, etc. is customary but not mandatory. Our guides, host, driver,
etc. all happily accept tips, but they are never expected. We have seen guests
leave huge tips for our staff, and we have seen guests leave no tip at all.
Either way, both of those guests are equally appreciated.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="color: #333333; font-family: "Century Gothic"; font-size: 9.0pt; font-style: normal; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-style: italic;">Sample delicious bites of meats and cheese <o:p></o:p></span></address>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="color: #333333; font-family: "Century Gothic"; font-size: 9.0pt; font-style: normal; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-style: italic;">Experience the mouth watering “loukoumades: the local honey puffs <o:p></o:p></span></address>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="color: #333333; font-family: "Century Gothic"; font-size: 9.0pt; font-style: normal; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-style: italic;">Try the unique bougatsa from a local pastry shop<o:p></o:p></span></address>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="color: #333333; font-family: "Century Gothic"; font-size: 9.0pt; font-style: normal; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-style: italic;">Try a unique Galatoboureko from a local pastry shop<o:p></o:p></span></address>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="color: #333333; font-family: "Century Gothic"; font-size: 9.0pt; font-style: normal; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-style: italic;">Visit a local family run cheese shop to enjoy cheese with a shut of
raki and taste unique small production special matured Cretan cheeses<o:p></o:p></span></address>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="color: #333333; font-family: "Century Gothic"; font-size: 9.0pt; font-style: normal; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-style: italic;">See Heraklion ruins, the </span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Century Gothic"; font-size: 9.0pt; font-style: normal; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-style: italic;">cathedral of the city Saint
Minas, and then the Morozini fountain at the heart of the city, the Venetian <st1:placetype w:st="on">church</st1:placetype> of <st1:placename w:st="on">Saint Marcus</st1:placename>
/ now gallery, the <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:placetype w:st="on">church</st1:placetype>
of <st1:placename w:st="on">Saint Titus</st1:placename></st1:place>.<o:p></o:p></span></address>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Century Gothic"; font-size: 9.0pt; font-style: normal; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-style: italic;">A
visit to the <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:placetype w:st="on">palace</st1:placetype>
of <st1:placename w:st="on">Knossos</st1:placename></st1:place> (Entrance fees
– guiding are extra)<o:p></o:p></span></address>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Century Gothic"; font-size: 9.0pt; font-style: normal; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-style: italic;">A
visit to a bee keeper place and tasting of honey comb, mountain herbal tea and local pancakes with honey<o:p></o:p></span></address>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Century Gothic"; font-size: 9.0pt; font-style: normal; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-style: italic;">A
visit to the women cooperative work shop at <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:placetype w:st="on">village</st1:placetype> of <st1:placename w:st="on">Marathos</st1:placename></st1:place><o:p></o:p></span></address>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Century Gothic"; font-size: 9.0pt; font-style: normal; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-style: italic;">A
visit to the forgotten monastery of Halepa<o:p></o:p></span></address>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Century Gothic"; font-size: 9.0pt; font-style: normal; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-style: italic;">A
visit to the <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:placetype w:st="on">village</st1:placetype>
of <st1:placename w:st="on">Drossia</st1:placename></st1:place> and having
lunch with local specialties and grilled meats </span><span lang="EN-GB" style="color: #333333; font-family: "Century Gothic"; font-size: 9.0pt; font-style: normal; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-style: italic;"><o:p></o:p></span></address>
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<b><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #198cc3; font-family: "Century Gothic"; font-size: 9.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">Day 1. Saturday:<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: 'Century Gothic'; font-size: 9pt;">We pick you up from the <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:placetype w:st="on">airport</st1:placetype>
of <st1:placename w:st="on">Heraklion</st1:placename></st1:place> or port or
your hotel when you are already being in the city. We drive to the center of
the city and the tour start from the
heart of the city and come to the PLATIA KORNAROU </span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: 'Century Gothic'; font-size: 9pt;">with </span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: 'Century Gothic'; font-size: 9pt;">first visit a small family run shop
selling small quantities but high quality cheeses and taste few of them with a
shut of Raki. </span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: 'Century Gothic'; font-size: 9pt;">The owner-cheese maker will welcome us
with a variety of Cretan cheese to taste and they will talk to us about the
various ways each one is produced. We will taste few different kinds of
cheeses as fresh soft white goat cheese called Mizithra, and same cheese matured
few months called anthotyros as well as Graviera, the Cretan, Gruyere, and Kefalotyri
both made from lamb and goat milk fresh and matured older cheeses with a
stronger taste as well</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: 'Century Gothic'; font-size: 9pt;"> </span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: 'Century Gothic'; font-size: 9pt;">Next break
just opposite to drink a cup of Greek coffee the traditional way cooked in hot
sand. Keep walking the central market and stop for an OUZO (anise) with MEZE
(small bites –like tapas - accompanies the spirit) at one of the traditional
Mezedopolion of the street. We will be part of the local noisy people. Visit the cathedral of the city Saint Minas,
and then the Morozini fountain at the heart of the city, the Venetian <st1:placetype w:st="on">church</st1:placetype> of <st1:placename w:st="on">Saint Marcus</st1:placename>
/ now gallery, the <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:placetype w:st="on">church</st1:placetype>
of <st1:placename w:st="on">Saint Titus</st1:placename></st1:place>. </span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: 'Century Gothic'; font-size: 9pt;">We do a break
for </span><em><b><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: 'Century Gothic'; font-size: 9pt;">mesimeriano</span></b></em><span class="apple-converted-space"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: 'Century Gothic'; font-size: 9pt;"> </span></span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: 'Century Gothic'; font-size: 9pt;">the Greek “lunch,” Americans usually treat “lunch” as
the sober half hour with which they break up their work-day. The Greek</span><em><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: 'Century Gothic'; font-size: 9pt; font-style: normal;"> </span></em><span class="apple-converted-space"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: 'Century Gothic'; font-size: 9pt;">mesimeriano</span></span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: 'Century Gothic'; font-size: 9pt;">, on the other hand, rarely begins before two in the
afternoon and often lasts for a couple of hours because of the </span><span class="apple-converted-space"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: 'Century Gothic'; font-size: 9pt;">Mezedes</span></span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: 'Century Gothic'; font-size: 9pt;">, the appetizer-sized plates of <st1:country-region w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Greece</st1:place></st1:country-region>, which
are ordered in abundance </span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: 'Century Gothic'; font-size: 9pt;">with a variety of dishes that highlight Cretan and Greek cuisine.</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: 'Century Gothic'; font-size: 9pt;"> </span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: 'Century Gothic'; font-size: 9pt;">and shared around the table. This occasion for
drinking and dining is treated as a ritualized occasion for pleasure, sustained
conversation and relaxation.</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: 'Century Gothic'; font-size: 9pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: 'Century Gothic'; font-size: 9pt;">We end our walk after lunch visiting and
taste the famous <b><i>“loukoumades”</i></b> (Cretan style doughnuts sprinkled with honey and
sesame) </span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: 'Century Gothic'; font-size: 9pt;">there are just amazing. When you put them
in your mouth they are just a fried little ball, but when you bit them the
honey come flooding out over your tongue. </span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: 'Century Gothic'; font-size: 9pt;">Lastly a visit to the best small pastry
shop in the city. <b>Gloria:</b> Artistic
feeling + imagination + pure fresh ingredients = fascinating the palate in
taste and quality elevating your senses to heaven: We taste the: Galatoboureko:
custard cream and filo pastry in syrup and: trigono:: cheese cream and filo
pastry in syrup. Incredible taste never have taste anything like that!! Drive
you to the hotel and leave you relax taking a nap and get ready for the dinner.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: 'Century Gothic'; font-size: 9pt;">We will come and pick you up at 8, 30 pm
for joining a dinner Cretan style at Petoussis place. The menu includes some of
the most popular dishes as “gamopilafo (rice pilaf cooked in lamb broth),
antikristo (lamb cooked the Cretan shepherds paradila style facing the fire),
fried zucchinis and zucchini little pies, and bekri meze (pork bites cooked in
wine) and their special garlic bread (something like a tasty garlic flavor
pizza) accompanied with local wine and raki. We drive you back to the hotel to
spend the night in the city of <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:city w:st="on">Heraklion</st1:city></st1:place>.
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="background: white; color: #333333; font-family: "Century Gothic"; font-size: 9.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">We come and pick you up from your hotel at 9 AM<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="background: white; color: #333333; font-family: "Century Gothic"; font-size: 9.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">We start our day visiting the most important
archaeological site on Crete, the Minoan <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:placetype w:st="on">palace</st1:placetype> of <st1:placename w:st="on">Knossos</st1:placename></st1:place>,
the mythical Labyrinth. Concentrating on the prehistoric era of the island,
revealing its unique historic course and penetrating into its ancient
prehistoric cult, arts and ritual practices, we will be visiting an amazing
area of 22. 000sq meters. The visit takes an hour and a half. Ending the visit
our tour will continue driving west about
30' min drive from Knossos to the little kafeneion of DOXA to </span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Century Gothic"; font-size: 9.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">visit the place of a bee keeper and learn about traditional methods of
bee-keeping employed here to make organic, additive free local honey. The
owners are two brothers who have been bee-keepers their whole lives, inheriting
the business from their father. At the cafe, you will have the opportunity to
take honeycombs straight from the beehive, learn about the bees and beekeeping
as well as <span style="color: navy;">having </span>the local pancakes known as
tiganites served with honey and cheese pies along with raki or mountain herbal
tea. Next stop the near <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:placetype w:st="on">village</st1:placetype>
of <st1:placename w:st="on"><span style="color: navy;">Marathos</span></st1:placename></st1:place><span style="color: navy;"> </span>to visit the women’s co-operative work shop where
the residents make unique and incredibly artistic pastry breads called
Xompliasto. Keep driving west in the mountains
and we're off to lunch at the finest restaurant on the island at <b>Drossia</b>.
The restaurant is family owned; they also own the entire valley around it. At
this delightful restaurant, they serve only what they grow themselves. This is
a most authentic experience of real Cretan hospitality. A visit to the
forgotten monastery of Halepa before we drive back to Heraklion airport / port
where our wek end ends. Thank you for being here. KALO TAXIDI <span style="background: white; color: #333333;"><o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
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George Portokalakishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09535012257288703149noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1767011316176783923.post-48437797651265738912015-10-04T22:23:00.001-07:002015-10-04T22:23:44.595-07:00WALKING AND TASTING FOOD TOUR OF HERAKLION<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="color: #ff9900; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 18pt;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">For those who have already booked their
trip to <st1:place w:st="on">Crete</st1:place> and wish a daily break doing
that like best: WALKING AND TASTING GREAT FOODS </span><i style="font-weight: normal;"><o:p></o:p></i></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="color: #00adef; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'; font-size: 20pt; font-weight: normal; text-transform: uppercase;">HERAKLION NEVER TASTED SO GOOD...<o:p></o:p></span></h2>
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<b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">Half a day</span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS"; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"> <b>food walk and taste in Heraklion</b>
<b>walking the
streets of the city </b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS';">and meet
nutritional wanderings elevating the palate to heaven!! <o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="color: #453a3a; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS';">Heraklion has
a unique Foodie culture and an irreverent charm; our 3- hour walking food tour
allows you to experience local epicurean vibes by tasting delicious food and
discovering culture and entertainment.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="color: #333333; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS';">This, 3-hour tour combines fascinating culture and
history, ancient architecture and delicious tasting along with the stories that
inspired them. Our food and cultural walking tour is suitable for ages -1.5
Mile Walk. <b><i>Book your tour at the beginning of your stay so you will be informed of
all the best eateries and hot-spots of the city.</i></b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="background: rgb(241, 245, 245); color: #323232; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS';">Join this
walk to sample the fantastic array of multicultural dining that <st1:place w:st="on">Crete</st1:place> has to offer. We will take you to several unique
Ouzo and Raki places, Pastry, Cheese and coffee shops to try a variety of
delicious foods while learning about their cultural background.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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authentic local cuisine. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS';">Explore unique tastes on this walking and tasting tour
of Heraklion. Join the real daily lifestyle the people of Heraklion live.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="color: #121212; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'; font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: small;">Take a
leisurely stroll through the heart of Heraklion city.<br />
Taste a variety of delicious food and cookies, cheeses and other goods from
local food places, restaurants and little family run shops.<br />
Learn the unique history and culture of this historical town. <o:p></o:p></span></span></h3>
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<b><span lang="EN-GB" style="color: #198cc3; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'; font-style: normal;">Highlights:<span style="font-size: 10pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></b></address>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="color: #333333; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'; font-style: normal;">Sample delicious bites of meats and cheese <o:p></o:p></span></address>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="color: #333333; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'; font-style: normal;">Experience real <st1:street w:st="on"><st1:address w:st="on">Greek
street</st1:address></st1:street> food pita gyros and souvlaki<o:p></o:p></span></address>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="color: #333333; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'; font-style: normal;">Experience the mouth watering “loukoumades: the local honey puffs <o:p></o:p></span></address>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="color: #333333; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'; font-style: normal;">Try the unique bougatsa from a local pastry shop<o:p></o:p></span></address>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="color: #333333; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'; font-style: normal;">Try a unique Galatoboureko and baklava from a local pastry shop<o:p></o:p></span></address>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="color: #333333; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'; font-style: normal;">Visit a local family run cheese shop to enjoy cheese with a shut of
raki and taste unique small production special matured Cretan cheeses<o:p></o:p></span></address>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="color: #333333; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'; font-style: normal;">See Heraklion ruins, the </span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'; font-style: normal;">cathedral of the city Saint
Minas, and then the Morozini fountain at the heart of the city, the Venetian <st1:placetype w:st="on">church</st1:placetype> of <st1:placename w:st="on">Saint Marcus</st1:placename>
/ now gallery, the <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:placetype w:st="on">church</st1:placetype>
of <st1:placename w:st="on">Saint Titus</st1:placename></st1:place>.</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="color: #333333; font-family: "Trebuchet MS"; font-size: 9.0pt; font-style: normal; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-style: italic;"><o:p></o:p></span></address>
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<pre style="background: #F7F7F7; line-height: 10.9pt;"><span class="tourlabel"><b><span lang="EN-GB" style="color: #198cc3; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS';">Where</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="color: #198cc3; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS';">:</span></b></span><span class="apple-converted-space"><span lang="EN-GB" style="color: #333333; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS';"> </span></span><span lang="EN-GB" style="color: #333333; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS';">Entrance of Archaeological Museum of Heraklion (exact location will be given upon booking)</span><span class="tourlabel"><b><span lang="EN-GB" style="color: #198cc3; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS';"><o:p></o:p></span></b></span></pre>
<pre style="background: #F7F7F7; line-height: 10.9pt;"><span class="tourlabel"><b><span lang="EN-GB" style="color: #198cc3; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS';">Time:</span></b></span><span class="apple-converted-space"><span lang="EN-GB" style="color: #333333; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS';"> </span></span><span lang="EN-GB" style="color: #333333; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS';">9:30AM and 5, 30PM on select days -Tour departs promptly at scheduled time. Duration 3 hrs-allow 15 min. grace period. </span><span class="tourlabel"><b><span lang="EN-GB" style="color: #198cc3; font-family: "Trebuchet MS"; font-size: 9.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><o:p></o:p></span></b></span></pre>
<pre style="background: #F7F7F7; line-height: 10.9pt; text-align: justify;"><span class="tourlabel"><b><span lang="EN-GB" style="color: #198cc3; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS';">Cost:</span></b></span><span class="apple-converted-space"><span lang="EN-GB" style="color: #333333; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS';"> </span></span><span style="font-size: large;"><span class="apple-converted-space"><b><span lang="EN-GB" style="color: #c00000; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS';">Semi tour:</span></b></span><span class="apple-converted-space"><span lang="EN-GB" style="color: #c00000; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS';"> </span></span><b><span lang="EN-GB" style="color: #c00000; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS';">75€</span></b><span lang="EN-GB" style="color: #333333; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS';"> </span></span><span lang="EN-GB" style="color: #333333; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'; font-size: 9pt;">and </span></pre>
<pre style="background: #F7F7F7; mso-line-height-alt: 10.9pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span lang="EN-GB" style="color: #c00000; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS';">Private tour</span></b><span lang="EN-GB" style="color: #c00000; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS';">:<b>105€</b></span></span><span lang="EN-GB" style="color: #333333; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'; font-size: x-large;"> </span><span style="color: #c00000; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS';">(minimum 2 people) </span><span style="color: #333333; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'; font-size: 9pt;">all prices are per person </span></pre>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS';">Additional information: minimum participation 2
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CAN BOOK THE TOUR ON PRIVATE - TAILOR MADE BY PAYING THE COST OF TWO PERSONS.</span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="color: grey; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS';"> When you book, reserve space for two
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS';">We start from the heart of the city and come to the
PLATIA KORNAROU where first visit a small family run shop selling small
quantities but high quality cheeses and taste few of them with a shut of Raki.
Next break just opposite to drink a cup of Greek coffee the traditional way
cooked in hot sand. Keep walking the central market and stop for an OUZO
(anise) with MEZE (small bites accompanies the spirit) at one of the
traditional Mezedopolion of the street. We will be part of the local noisy
people walking / talking / arguing.
Visit the cathedral of the city Saint Minas, and then the Morozini
fountain at the heart of the city, the Venetian <st1:placetype w:st="on">church</st1:placetype>
of <st1:placename w:st="on">Saint Marcus</st1:placename> / now gallery, the <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:placetype w:st="on">church</st1:placetype> of <st1:placename w:st="on">Saint Titus</st1:placename></st1:place>. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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famous “loukoumades” (Cretan style doughnuts sprinkled with honey and sesame) Lastly
a visit to the best small pastry shop in the city. Gloria: Artistic feeling +
imagination + pure fresh ingredients = fascinating the palate in taste and
quality elevating your senses to heaven: We taste the: Galatoboureko: custard
cream and filo pastry in syrup and: trigono:: cheese cream and filo pastry in
syrup. Incredible taste never have taste anything like that!!<span style="font-size: 9pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span class="large2"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: 'Arial Black'; font-size: 13pt;">THE ICON</span></b></span><span class="large2"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: 'Arial Black'; font-size: 13pt;"> </span></b></span><span class="large2"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: 'Arial Black'; font-size: 13pt;">PAINTING</span></b></span><span class="large2"><b><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: 'Arial Black'; font-size: 13pt;"> &
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<b><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: 'Arial Black'; font-size: 16pt;">A R T I S T B I O G R A P H Y</span></b><b><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 16pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'; font-size: 16pt;">The Cretan icon
painter </span><b><i><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'; font-size: 16pt;">Dimitrios E.
Manousakis</span></i></b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'; font-size: 16pt;"> born and grew up in Heraklion, <st1:place w:st="on">Crete</st1:place>.
Since his young age he showed a talent for Art, mixed media and especially
painting. At the age of 15 Icon painting gain him. He began his studies at the </span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'; font-size: 16pt;">Cretan Byzantine school of icon
painting and at the same time was
experimenting with various ways of painting, as well as studying them. (Icons,
frescoes, paintings, portraits etc.) Always experimenting, he traveled for some
time as a seaman in ships throughout the world. He extended his experiences and
art techniques studying icon painting at the Mount Athos and other parts of <st1:country-region w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Greece</st1:place></st1:country-region>.
Sometime later his dwellings stop. He
return back to <st1:place w:st="on">Crete</st1:place> got married and sets up
his own icon painting workshop. During his pursuits he got a great knowledge of
wood and woodcarving, <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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complicated and intricate woodwork to accompany his icons, giving them
uniqueness. He almost always uses mahogany for his icons or old wood which he
seeks, finds and restores. In his restoration he follows the shape and the
water marks of the wood and creates the icon giving shape to the saint or the
overall picture of the icon. He has created icons / frescoes for a large number
of churches throughout <st1:place w:st="on">Crete</st1:place>. Base of paints: </span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'; font-size: 16pt;">avgotempera (egg yolk, vinegar and dry paint). Cloth: Campoto / cotton.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'; font-size: 16pt;">Today he lives and works in the <st1:placetype w:st="on">village</st1:placetype> of <st1:placename w:st="on">Tylissos</st1:placename>,
Heraklion, <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:city w:st="on">Crete</st1:city>, <st1:country-region w:st="on">Greece</st1:country-region></st1:place>.<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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Adventure!!!</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 18pt;"> A
combination of </span><span lang="EN-US" style="color: red; font-family: Arial; font-size: 18pt;">Educational travel</span><span lang="EN-US" style="color: red; font-family: Arial; font-size: 18pt;"> </span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 18pt;">Visiting archaeological sites </span><span lang="EN-US" style="color: red; font-family: Arial; font-size: 18.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; text-shadow: auto;">Cultural
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Trip to Greece </span><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #525000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 18.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; text-shadow: auto;">ART</span><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #525000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 18pt;"> </span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 18pt;"> Experiencing the Art of Iconography and
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and accommodation on board at DLX or A2 Cabin (double outside cabin with shower
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to the painting studio and cultural drives in <st1:place w:st="on">Crete</st1:place>
for 5 days<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 16pt;">We</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 16pt;"> will be waiting for you at the <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:placetype w:st="on">Airport</st1:placetype> of <st1:placename w:st="on">Thessaloniki</st1:placename></st1:place> upon your arrival.
Reception at the airport and transportation to the hotel in Thessaloniki Centre<span class="apple-converted-space">. </span>Later in the afternoon we can make our
first walk in the city and have dinner at a local “tsipouradiko” with variety
of traditional specialties. Accommodation <st1:city w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Thessaloniki</st1:place></st1:city>.
Depending the time of arrival: (Lunch / dinner)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="color: #4a71a9; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Day 2: Philippi/Kavala</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="color: #003399; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><br />
</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #373737; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 16pt;">After breakfast we drive to Kavala, following the
Egnatia highway, built on the path of the Roman ‘Via Egnatia’. Arriving Philippi
we visit the archaeological site of Philippi, i.e. the ‘Forum Romanum’, ruins
of the two early Christian Basilicas (the prison where St. Paul was held and
preached in 50 AD), as well as the ancient Greek theatre. </span><span lang="EN-GB" style="background: rgb(237, 237, 237); color: #373737; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 16pt;"> </span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 16pt;">Ending
the tour at Philippi<span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial;"> drive to </span>Kavala is <st1:country-region w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Greece</st1:place></st1:country-region>'s
prettiest mainland port with a most elegant harbour for lunch.. Paul landed
here with his disciples, Timothy and Silas. Luke, the Evangelist, also came
here from <st1:place w:st="on">Troas</st1:place>. This ancient city of <st1:city w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Neapolis</st1:place></st1:city> was later
renamed Chiristoupoli because it was the first European city to accept
Christianity. Imagine walking on the same sod as these men of the Bible! We
will see the Roman Aqueduct and the ruins of the Acropolis in this beautifully
located city, known since the 5th century as Kavala. Continue on to <st1:place w:st="on">Philippi</st1:place> where Paul preached his first evangelical sermon
and baptized the first Christians on European soil. We will view the baptismal
site where <st1:country-region w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Lydia</st1:place></st1:country-region>
surrendered her life to Christ and visit a crypt dating from the Roman period
that is thought to have served as a prison for Paul. See the famous Acropolis,
the Market Place, Basilica, and the Theatre. We drive to Drama for the night. <span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial;">Accommodation Drama (Breakfast / lunch / dinner)<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 16pt;">We travel
to Chalkidiki<span style="background: #F6F7F0;"> to the village Ouranoupolis for
a boat trip along the coast line of <st1:place w:st="on">Mount Athos</st1:place>
the unique autonomous monastic community internationally recognised as a
sanctuary of the Orthodox Christian faith </span><span style="background: white;">where
they can view the unique landscape and the magnificent architecture of the
monasteries</span><span style="background: #F6F7F0;">. </span></span><strong><span lang="EN-GB" style="border: none windowtext 1.0pt; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-weight: normal; mso-border-alt: none windowtext 0cm; padding: 0cm;">Departure time is 10:30 </span></strong><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 16pt;">and
the cruise lasts ca. 3 hours. The ship heads to the south western part of the
peninsula and in ca. 10 minutes; it reaches the sea-borders of the monastic
state and its territory. From there, it arrives in ca. 15 minutes in the area
of the first Russian cloister and after sailing by unique beaches, it arrives
in the area of the first monastery, Iera Moni Dochiariou, in ca. 40 minutes.
Another 7 monasteries follow then, as well as the Holy Mount’s central port, Daphni,
and finally the cloisters, small villages, where groups of monks live in every
house. Ending the boat trip break for lunch and. Drive to Thessalonica.
Accommodation Thessalonica</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span><st1:city w:st="on"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 16pt;">Thessaloniki</span></st1:city><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 16pt;"> is <st1:country-region w:st="on">Greece</st1:country-region>’s
second largest city and the capital of <st1:country-region w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Macedonia</st1:place></st1:country-region> (also voted “Best
Mid-Sized European city for human capital and lifestyle” by Financial Times in
2014). It offers a rich cultural and historical heritage as well as a
cosmopolitan café life. We will visit some of the splendid churches as well
including the Byzantine <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:placetype w:st="on">church</st1:placetype>
of <st1:placename w:st="on">St. Dimitrios</st1:placename></st1:place>.
Naturally, there’s also time to enjoy the shopping and cafés downtown. <span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial;">What do you get when you combine Greek coffee,
pastries and breads, sweets, Meze, and ouzo? The best introductions into Greek
cuisine and culture, all on this tasty <st1:city w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Thessaloniki</st1:place></st1:city>
tour. </span></span><b><span lang="EN-GB" style="color: #cc3366; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 16pt;">We taste<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><em><span style="font-style: normal;">koulouri</span></em><span class="apple-converted-space"><i> </i></span>and<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><em><span style="font-style: normal;">bougatsa </span></em>While<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><em><span style="font-style: normal;">koulouri</span></em><em> </em>is a
fairly plain (but nonetheless delicious!),<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><em><span style="font-style: normal;">bougatsa </span></em>can be filled with almost
anything – cream, spinach, cheese, mince and much more. With both breads having
a history that dates back to the Byzantine A tour of the Modiano Market with
charming paved alleys, hundreds of people and fresh vegetables, fruits, fish,
meat, spices, dairy, homemade products, and many local specialties filling the
stalls and “Meze” lunch at Modiano. The tour could not end without a visit to
one of the city’s oldest confectioneries for a sample of<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><em><span style="font-style: normal;">siropiasta</span></em>.
These syrupy sweets are still made from the original recipes that Greek
refugees brought with them during the1920s from <st1:city w:st="on">Istanbul</st1:city>
and Asia Minor, the perfect <st1:city w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Thessaloniki</st1:place></st1:city>
food to finish off this tour (and aid your digestion!). Evening dinner will be on to <st1:street w:st="on"><st1:address w:st="on">Athonos Square</st1:address></st1:street>, and be amazed by
beautiful scenery that compliments the numerous old-world ouzeris and small
taverns. Visit one of the best ouzeris in the city and taste<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><em><span style="font-style: normal;">meze</span></em><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>accompanied with<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><em>ouzo</em><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>or<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><em><span style="font-style: normal;">tsipouro</span></em><em> - </em>some
flavours you won't be forgetting in a hurry, that's for sure! Accommodation <st1:city w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Thessaloniki</st1:place></st1:city><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 16pt;">The New
Testament books of I & II Thessalonians will come alive to us today. Visit
the old city ramparts; the newly excavated Forum, St. George Church, an ancient
Roman monument which was transformed into a church; and the Galerios Arch which
rises over the famous Via Egnatia. We will see two of the beautiful basilicas
in the city of St. Demetrius, dedicated to a distinguished member of the Roman
army and a martyred Christian convert, and St. Sophia. Our next stop the ancient site of Pela
[Alexander’s capital] and its famous mosaics. Go on direction Veria to view the
Bema surrounded by newly placed mosaics of Paul and the plaque of scripture
regarding the "more noble" church. We also visit King Phillips tomb
in Vergina. Keep driving south west direction Meteora. Arrival late afternoon.
Accommodation at the little city Kalambaka at the slopes of Meteora. Dinner at
local restaurant. Accommodation Kalambaka. (Breakfast / lunch / dinner)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span class="MsoHyperlink"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 16pt;">Meteora where the fantastic and breathtaking
Byzantine monasteries are perched on top of huge grey and reddish pillars.
Monks seeking isolation and spiritual salvation first built those monasteries
in the 14th century. They are veritable Byzantine museums exhibiting superb
icons, old manuscripts and unique mosaics and frescoes. </span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 16pt;">Break
for lunch and direction south to <st1:place w:st="on">Delphi</st1:place> where
we overnight. Accommodation <st1:place w:st="on">Delphi</st1:place>. (Breakfast / lunch / dinner)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<st1:place w:st="on"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 16pt;">Delphi</span></st1:place><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 16pt;">-the
ancient sanctuary of Apollo. We will gain a greater understanding of the Greek
religious heritage and their influence on the early Christian church. We visit
the museum where we will marvel at the site of the Charioteer, a bronze statue
so delicate we will see his eyelashes. We will see the <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:placetype w:st="on">Temple</st1:placetype> of <st1:placename w:st="on">Apollo</st1:placename></st1:place>
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Delphi and Continue our journey direction <st1:city w:st="on">Piraeus</st1:city>
the <st1:placetype w:st="on">port</st1:placetype> of <st1:placename w:st="on">Athens</st1:placename>
where we take the ferry to <st1:place w:st="on">Crete</st1:place>. Break for
lunch on our way. Arrival at the <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:placetype w:st="on">port</st1:placetype>
of <st1:placename w:st="on">Piraeus</st1:placename></st1:place> late
afternoon. Embarkation. Night ferry trip to Heraklion – <st1:place w:st="on">Crete</st1:place>. Dinner on board. Accommodation on board.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 16pt;">After arrival, today’s
excursion takes you to <st1:city w:st="on">Knossos</st1:city>, an ancient
palace and must-see archaeological site of <st1:place w:st="on">Crete</st1:place>.
After visiting the 3500 year old site of <st1:city w:st="on">Knossos</st1:city>,
you’ll head to Heraklion and visit the archaeological <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:placetype w:st="on">museum</st1:placetype> of <st1:placename w:st="on">Heraklion</st1:placename></st1:place>.
Ending the visit we take a walk through the city taking a gastronomic tour of
all the best local food places and vendors. A light lunch will be served
accompanied by chilled white wine before ending our gastronomic walking tour to
taste the famous loukoumades – Cretan style doughnuts sprinkled with honey and
sesame. After the walking tour and lunch you’ll head to <em><span style="font-style: normal;">visit the artist at his studio,
have a first touch of the place, and do all preparation for the coming day.
Dinner at a local restaurant with local traditional specialties. Accommodation <st1:place w:st="on">Crete</st1:place>. (Breakfast / lunch / dinner)</span></em></span><em><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 16pt; font-style: normal;"><o:p></o:p></span></em></div>
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Kali Limenes / South central <st1:place w:st="on">Crete</st1:place>. After <st1:city w:st="on">Rome</st1:city> where justice let him free, he first gone to <st1:country-region w:st="on">Spain</st1:country-region> and then came back to <st1:place w:st="on">Crete</st1:place>
at the Roman capital city Gortys where the first Christian church started.
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wrecked, Gortys, the ruined capital city of the Roman province. You’ll see the
impressive amphitheatre and the Basilica of St Titus before driving west to the
archaeological site of Phaestos – the second most significant site of the
Minoan civilisation. Phaestos is an ancient palace and you’ll also see the site
of the ancient city is was located in offering a detailed insight into ancient
life. Stop off in the fishing <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:placetype w:st="on">village</st1:placetype>
of <st1:placename w:st="on">Kokkinos Pyrgos</st1:placename></st1:place> for
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Back to Heraklion. Today we will live the joy of the Cretan dance </span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 16pt; letter-spacing: 0.1pt;">by
teachers with many years' experience. Depending the time of the holiday we join
</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 16pt; letter-spacing: 0.1pt;">individual
or group classes.</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 16pt; letter-spacing: 0.1pt;"> </span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 16pt;">Accommodation Heraklion.
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an island with deeply rooted religion, it has developed a rich art culture in
iconography. The stories of the Books of the Bible are presented on the
Byzantine icons of the churches and the monasteries all over the island. On the
courses you will learn the whole procedure of creating a Byzantine icon, from
the preparation of the wood to the final writing of the saint's name. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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course start. No matter if it’s the first time you do painting or you are
already a painter your self we find a way to have an enjoyable and creative
day. First part of the course takes 2 hours. Break for lunch at a near small
village in a nice traditional tavern with local specialties. Second part of the
lesson takes 2 more hours and ending for today we do a slow drive and a visit
to </span></em><span lang="EN-GB" style="color: navy; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 16pt;">Marathos </span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 16pt;">to
visit the women’s co-operative work shop at the <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:placetype w:st="on">village</st1:placetype> of <st1:placename w:st="on">Marathos</st1:placename></st1:place>
where the residents make unique and incredibly artistic pastry breads called
Xompliasto and taste as well just cooked Cretan cookies. </span><span lang="EN-GB" style="color: navy; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 16pt;">Ending the visit</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 16pt;">, you’ll visit a bee keeper and
learn about traditional methods of bee-keeping employed here to make organic,
additive free local honey. The owners are two brothers who have been
bee-keepers their whole lives, inheriting the business from their father. At
the cafe, you will have the opportunity to take honeycombs straight from the
beehive, learn about the bees and beekeeping as well as enjoying the local
pancakes known as tiganites served with honey and cheese pies along with raki<em><span style="font-style: normal;"> and early afternoon back to the
hotel. Dinner at Heraklion sea front restaurant. Accommodation <st1:place w:st="on">Crete</st1:place>. (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner) <o:p></o:p></span></em></span></div>
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<em><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 16pt; font-style: normal;">After breakfast we go to
the studio. </span></em><span lang="EN-GB" style="background: white; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 16pt;">Classes will be ± 3 1/2 hours every morning.</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="background: white; color: #2d3e46; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 16pt;"> </span><em><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 16pt; font-style: normal;">The today’s
second class of icon painting will keep 3 hours. When lesson ends, we do a
mountain driving and go for lunch in the picturesque, authentic <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:placetype w:st="on">village</st1:placetype> of <st1:placename w:st="on">Drossia</st1:placename></st1:place> (where they serve only what they
grow on their own land, including the wine). On a relaxed way we enjoy the
specialities they offer and early afternoon we drive back to Heraklion visiting
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</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 16pt;">After breakfast <em><span style="font-style: normal;">we go to the studio. </span></em><span style="background: white;">The class is private so that individual attention can
be given to you only!</span></span><span lang="EN-GB" style="background: white; color: #2d3e46; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 16pt;"> </span><em><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 16pt; font-style: normal;">The today’s third class of
icon painting will keep 3 hours and ending the paintings </span></em><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 16pt;">takes a drive through the
vineyards and small villages of the Rethymnon region.<br />
Visit the 16th century monastery of Arkadi, and Margarites – a small village
famous for producing ceramics. Next you’ll visit the city a Rethymnon a
city seeped in history and an attractive place to wander through its narrow
streets and marvel at Venetian and Turkish architecture that house its
restaurants, cafes and shops. After browsing the shops we do a break for
lunch. After lunch you’ll return to Heraklion
Dinner at traditional restaurant at the heart of the city. You’ll enjoy local
specialties along with some raki and local wine. (Breakfast / lunch / dinner)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 16pt;">After breakfast <em><span style="font-style: normal;">we go to the studio. The today’s
class focuses on woodcarving and </span></em>you will learn how to handle your
carving tools in the wood; from roughing out the beginnings of your project to
the final delicate detailing. Wood carving is a skill that incorporates the
body to better assist your hand control of the gouges. Class takes 3 hours.
Ending the class we say good by to the artist and </span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 16pt;">clime up direction Anogia and the
plateau of Ida. Break at the mountain small <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:placetype w:st="on">church</st1:placetype> of <st1:placename w:st="on">Saint Iakinthos</st1:placename></st1:place>
(the Orthodox Saint of love / St Valentine) and the stoned small shepherd
buildings called mitata. Lunch at the <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:placetype w:st="on">village</st1:placetype> of <st1:placename w:st="on">Anogia</st1:placename></st1:place>.
Back to Heraklion and the <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:placetype w:st="on">port</st1:placetype>
of <st1:placename w:st="on">Heraklion</st1:placename></st1:place>. Embarkation
and night ferry trip to <st1:city w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Piraeus</st1:place></st1:city>.
Accommodation on board. (Breakfast / lunch / dinner)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="color: #7f0000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 18pt;">Tour for people who don’t like commercialized tours! <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: 'Book Antiqua'; font-size: 14pt;">The tour
we offer is unique, unconventional vacation for soft adventurous. </span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: 'Book Antiqua'; font-size: 14pt;">We use very fine hotels, always in the best
location.</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: 'Book Antiqua'; font-size: 14pt;"> </span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: 'Book Antiqua'; font-size: 14pt;">The meals are in fine local restaurants. We go to famous places; we visit
over 20 museums, </span><span style="font-family: 'Book Antiqua'; font-size: 14pt;">archaeological
and historical sites during the tour. We also go out of </span><span style="font-family: 'Book Antiqua'; font-size: 14pt;">“tourist
zones´ places, meeting locals who aren’t trying to sell to you </span><span style="font-family: 'Book Antiqua'; font-size: 14pt;">something
and just having fun.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: 'Book Antiqua'; font-size: 14pt;">With </span><i><span lang="EN-GB" style="color: #4f2700; font-family: "Book Antiqua"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Porto Club</span></i><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: 'Book Antiqua'; font-size: 14pt;"> you can combine your love at
cooking and your love to travel into one amazing experience. This itinerary
includes the world-famous sites of Classical Greece, as well as little-known
treasures. It covers sacred ancient and Christian sites of <st1:city w:st="on">Mycenae</st1:city>
and the theatre of Epidaurus, ancient <st1:city w:st="on">Olympia</st1:city>
and <st1:place w:st="on">Delphi</st1:place> and the holly rocks of Meteora, art
and history of the places as well as the culture and nutrition. We believe that
the most authentic way to experience and understand the heritage of Greek
Culture/ Religion/ Nutrition / History/ Way of life and its People, is in the
company of a local scholar, walking through streets which are alive with
religion, art and history, immersing in the architecture, learning about the
life, traditions, and customs of Greek people, past and present.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: 'Book Antiqua'; font-size: 14pt;">You will sample some of the
finest meals as well as fruit and vegetables in the world. You will drink
selected spirits (ouzo – raki - tsipouro) and wines that will elevate your
spirit and help you relax, and relish the excellent traditional cooking in some
of the less obvious restaurants that we will point you out. We can promise you
we will not be part of any tourist trail or the “sheep following” mentality. Our
aim has always been to offer quality not quantity, so </span><i><span lang="EN-GB" style="color: #4f2700; font-family: "Book Antiqua"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Porto Club</span></i><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: 'Book Antiqua'; font-size: 14pt;"> remains small but
perfectly formed. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<i><span lang="EN-GB" style="color: #4f2700; font-family: "Book Antiqua"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><b>We are in this business because we love
our land and its culture. Our work consists of sharing our passion and
knowledge with others. </b></span></i><i><span lang="EN-GB" style="color: #4f2700; font-family: "Book Antiqua"; font-size: 18.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><b>Our guests!!!</b></span></i></div>
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the fun!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="color: #4f2700; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 20pt;">A combination of</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="color: #4f2700; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 36pt;"> <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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- Culture - Cooking <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="color: silver; font-size: 36pt;"><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Religion
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="color: #4f2700; font-family: DWHelvetia50-Normal; font-size: 32pt;">Experience an amazing world<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="color: #4f2700; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 13.5pt;">1</span><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #4f2700; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 13.5pt;">3 nights hotel accommodation</span><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #4f2700; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 13.5pt;"> / double occupancy on bed & breakfast basis (fine located A Class 4****
& 5***** hotels ), </span><span lang="EN" style="color: #4f2700; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 13.5pt;">12</span><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #4f2700; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 13.5pt;"> days English speaking private driver, 12 days
private A/C vehicle</span><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #4f2700; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 13.5pt;">, </span><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #4f2700; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 13.5pt;">Fuel, Road taxes,
Drivers accommodation and meals, All transportations Athens and Crete, Flight
and ferry tickets in Greece, All breakfasts all lunches and dinners as per
program</span><span lang="EN" style="color: #4f2700; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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double occupancy at DLX 5***** hotel for 2 nights (day 1 and 13)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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the morning (private car, driver and
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hotel / port by departure<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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luxury suites **** at Rethymnon double occupancy for 1 night<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Reception at the airport. Transportation to the hotel. Dinner at the
hotel. Accommodation Royal Olympic 5***** <st1:city w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Athens</st1:place></st1:city>
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pick you up and do <st1:city w:st="on">Athens</st1:city> city tour including
Acropolis and the new <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:placetype w:st="on">museum</st1:placetype>
of <st1:placename w:st="on">Athens</st1:placename></st1:place>. End around
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– <st1:place w:st="on">Crete</st1:place>. </span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11pt;">Upon arrival at the Heraklion air</span><span lang="EN" style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11pt;">port, you will be met by your
Cretan host and driver George and before being driven for the 70 minute
transfer to the Thalori Resort first take you to local restaurant for dinner
with a variety of local food. Accommodation Thalori resort. </span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11pt;">(Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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breakfast and ready to explore the south-central part of the island with your
host George Today we’ll visit Gortys, the ruined capital city of the Roman
province </span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11pt;">Including an impressive theatre, the Basilica of St.
Titus the eponymous saint</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11pt;"> </span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11pt;">converted the island to
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Ending the visit drive west and the <st1:placetype w:st="on">palace</st1:placetype>
of <st1:placename w:st="on">Phaestos</st1:placename>
the second most significant archaeological site of the Minoan civilization Phaestos is located at the southern region of
the <st1:placetype w:st="on">prefecture</st1:placetype> of <st1:placename w:st="on">Heraklion</st1:placename> in the <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:placetype w:st="on">valley</st1:placetype> of <st1:placename w:st="on">Messaras</st1:placename></st1:place>. The site of the ancient city
is very impressive and the palace compound, although not as extensively
restored as the compound of <st1:city w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Knossos</st1:place></st1:city>,
offers a detailed insight of the everyday life of such a historically remote period.
According to mythology the king of Phaestos
was Radamanthes brother of king Minos of Knossos, and superior judge of the
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Stop off in the fishing <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:placetype w:st="on">village</st1:placetype>
of <st1:placename w:st="on">Kokkinos Pyrgos</st1:placename></st1:place> for
lunch and enjoy local specialties – or freshly caught seafood </span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11pt;">at
the sea front restaurant of Kokkinos Pyrgos </span><span lang="EN" style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11pt;"> After lunch you’ll head back to the Thalori complex
and head to the kitchen for your first cooking class. </span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11pt;">The
today’s cooking class based on the fish and seafood that was purchased earlier
in the day. Fish soup with rice in egg and lemon, the famous KAKAVIA (fisherman
fish soup), fish with tomato and onion sauce baked in the oven, shrimps
“saganaki” in tomato sauce, wine and feta cheese and cuttlefish in pot with
fennel or octopus stew in tomato and onions are a few of the cooking menu items
</span><span lang="EN" style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11pt;">to
create a delicious dinner to enjoy with the other guests </span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11pt;"> and will be accompanied with copious amounts
of pure, homemade local wine and raki. Accommodation Thalori resort. (Breakfast
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history back to the Turkish occupation. Centre of revolutionary against conquerors.
Beautiful frescoes. Next stop the beach and caves of Matala has by far the
best-known beach in Heraklion province. These are believed to be ancient tombs
first used by Romans or early Christians to more recently inhabit by a sizeable
hippie community. Modern artists as Bob Dylan, Cat Stevens, and Joni Mitchell,
amongst others. Lunch in Matala at sea
front restaurant with local specialties. On the way back we buy fresh fish and
sea food that will be on our tonight’s cooking class and dinner</span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;">. </span><span lang="EN" style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11pt;">This
evening’s hands-on class focuses on vegetables and George will teach you
preparation techniques that transform basic ingredients into the stars of the
table, full of richness colors and flavors. </span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11pt;">Tonight’s hands-on class is based on a
variety of vegetables and minced meat with prep</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11pt;"> </span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11pt;">techniques that transforms basic ingredients into a
full table of colour, flavours, variety and richness. Moussaka, Aubergines
Papoutsakia, fried vegetables in tomato sauce, smoked eggplant and Pastitsio
(the Greek Version of Mac and Cheese),</span><span lang="EN" style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11pt;">After the class sit down as a group and enjoy the meal you’ve learned to
cook accompanied by local wine. Accommodation Thalori resort. </span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11pt;">(Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner)</span><span lang="EN" style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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of Zaros, small winery and wine tasting, and joining lunch with locals,
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a rich breakfast, </span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11pt;">we drive north direction the <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:placetype w:st="on">lake</st1:placetype> of <st1:placename w:st="on">Zaros</st1:placename></st1:place>.
Beautiful environment. Have a break for a while for a cup of coffee and drive</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11pt;"> </span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11pt;">east
north to <st1:city w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Sivas</st1:place></st1:city>
a village near Heraklion. We visit small well known family</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11pt;"> </span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11pt;">winery,
depending the season we may have the chance to join the way they</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11pt;"> </span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11pt;">produce
the Cretan Raki. We taste Raki and home made unique wines and</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11pt;"> </span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11pt;">spend
few hours with the locals join them on their daily life and try various</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11pt;"> </span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11pt;">home
made plates. After lunch drive <st1:state w:st="on">North West</st1:state> to a
place 20 km far from the city of <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:city w:st="on">Heraklion</st1:city></st1:place>;
Beautiful virgin nature is perfect pasture for bees. Old</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11pt;"> </span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11pt;">traditional
bee</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11pt;"> </span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11pt;">keeping methods ensure
ecological, clean and free from any</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11pt;"> </span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11pt;">additives
honey and other bee products.</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11pt;"> </span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11pt;">First
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honey is perfect source of nature’s ingredients. We do a visit to a small local
café / restaurant run by the owners since 1949.</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11pt;"> </span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11pt;">The
owners (two brothers) have been beekeepers since all their lifetime taking</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11pt;"> </span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11pt;">the
business from their father, therefore, we taste honeycombs straight from</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11pt;"> </span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11pt;">the
beehive and learn everything about bees and beekeeping as well as having</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11pt;"> </span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11pt;">a
kind of pancakes we call them –tiganites
– deep in honey and small cheese</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11pt;"> </span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11pt;">pies with
honey in company with local wine and the Cretan snap – Raki -. You</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11pt;"> </span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11pt;">will
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visit to a women cooperative at the near village of Marathos where they</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11pt;"> </span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11pt;">make
the very special – unique art pastry small and bigger round breads – called
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the forgotten monastery of Halepa. Bbreak for lunch at the small <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:placetype w:st="on">village</st1:placetype> of <st1:placename w:st="on">Drossia</st1:placename></st1:place> and drive back to Thalori for
the 3<sup>rd</sup> cooking class. </span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11pt;">This hands-on class will take you
through the process of making </span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11pt;">stuffed tomatoes, peppers, courgettes, and aubergines</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11pt;">…as
well as </span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11pt;">Dolmadakia (little stuffed wraps) with vine
leaves, sorrels or pumpkin flowers. These all will be enjoyed as our dinner and
will be accompanied with copious amounts of pure, homemade </span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11pt;">local</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11pt;"> wine and raki. Accommodation Thalori resort.
(Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner)</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="color: #4f2700; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 13.5pt;">Crete: <st1:city w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Knossos</st1:place></st1:city>, Walking
Heraklion, 4<sup>th</sup> cooking class</span><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #4f2700; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 13.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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we visit the <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:placetype w:st="on">palace</st1:placetype>
of <st1:placename w:st="on">Knossos</st1:placename></st1:place>. When visiting
the <st1:placetype w:st="on">island</st1:placetype> of <st1:placename w:st="on">Crete</st1:placename>
someone must see the ancient <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:placetype w:st="on">palace</st1:placetype>
of <st1:placename w:st="on">Knossos</st1:placename></st1:place>, built 3.500
years ago. Ending the visit of <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:city w:st="on">Knossos</st1:city></st1:place> drive to
Heraklion. A walk in the heart of the city of <st1:city w:st="on">Heraklion</st1:city>
with stops at small shops, tasting special cheeses with a shot of raki and
having lunch at a small Mezedopolion is a wonderful way to round out your week
on the <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:placetype w:st="on">Island</st1:placetype> of <st1:placename w:st="on">Crete</st1:placename></st1:place>. </span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11pt;">We will
walk the streets of the city and meet nutritional wanderings elevating the
palate to heaven!! Will explore unique</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11pt;"> </span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11pt;">tastes on
this</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11pt;"> </span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11pt;">walking tour of Heraklion. Will
join the real daily lifestyle the</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11pt;"> </span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11pt;">people of
Heraklion live. The day will start from the best small pastry shop </span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11pt;">in</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11pt;">
the city. Gloria: Artistic feeling+ imagination+ pure</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11pt;"> </span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11pt;">fresh
ingredients =</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11pt;"> </span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11pt;">fascinating for your palate. We
taste the “Galatoboureko” custard cream and filo</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11pt;"> dough </span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11pt;">pastry
in syrup and “trigono” cheese cream and filo dough pastry in syrup. Incredible</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11pt;"> </span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11pt;">taste
never have taste anything like that!! Walk the central market and stop for an
OUZO with MEZE (Small bites accompanies the spirit) at one of the traditional
Mezedopolion of the street. We will be part of the people walking / talking /
arguing. Visit the cathedral of the city Saint Minas, and then the Morozini
fountain at the heart of the city, the Venetian <st1:placetype w:st="on">church</st1:placetype>
of <st1:placename w:st="on">Saint Marcos</st1:placename> / now gallery,
the <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:placetype w:st="on">church</st1:placetype> of <st1:placename w:st="on">Saint Titus</st1:placename></st1:place>.</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11pt;"> </span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11pt;">Break
for lunch at city center with variety of local specialties </span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11pt;">and drive back to the resort. Get
ready for the last cooking class which is </span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11pt;">Pork bites in tomato sauce in oven</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11pt;"> </span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11pt;">with orzo, and Drunken Pork bites cooked in
wine and oregano are wonderful</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11pt;"> </span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11pt;">appetizers
paired with Raki. Boneless pork with celery and egg and lemon sauce, Oven baked
pork or Lamb with potatoes called pseeto, Cretan sausages</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11pt;"> </span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11pt;">in tomato sauce and chilli type hot Cretan
peppers also on the menu. Dinner </span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11pt;">will</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11pt;"> be accompanied
</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11pt;">with</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11pt;"> copious amounts of pure,
homemade local wines. Accommodation Thalori resort. (Breakfast – Lunch –
Dinner)</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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a rich breakfast, you will enjoy a slow drive through the vineyards and small
villages of the region. You will visit the 16th century monastery of Arkadi,
the small <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:placetype w:st="on">village</st1:placetype>
of <st1:placename w:st="on">Margarites</st1:placename></st1:place> popular for
the ceramics they produce and a slow drive to the Water of Argyroupolis where
lunch will be served with a variety of Cretan vegetable and cheese specialties
and abundance of grilled meats. After lunch, drive back to the city of <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:city w:st="on">Rethymnon</st1:city></st1:place> where every
street will take you on a journey through history. Venetian and Turkish
buildings have become small restaurants, cafés and shops. Your walk down the
narrow streets will take you to small tourists’ shops and coffee houses where
you can mingle with locals. We accommodate at the beautiful restored 16<sup>th</sup>
century palazzo turned to one of the most beautiful small boutique hotels in
Crete and we dine to the famous restaurant of the hotel. (Breakfast – Lunch –
Dinner)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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– <st1:city w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">ATHENS</st1:place></st1:city> <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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Culinary tour and city walk</span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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full breakfast buffet, you will depart direction Chania. First break at the
small sea front village of Georgioupolis where they are</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="background: white; color: #262626; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11pt;"> baking a special smoked taste bread for last 100
years every day including Saturday, Sunday and Holidays, and depending on the
season, Winter or Summer they making between 600 to 1000 loaves per day with a
consistent quality, definitely not the supermarket sliced loaf but proper bread
in the old tradition. We buy and taste this bread. Keep driving west to the
city of <st1:city w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Chania</st1:place></st1:city>.
</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="background: white; color: #262626; font-family: Arial; font-size: 9.5pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"> </span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11pt;">The town market of Chania dating
back to the 1900’s is a cross-shaped gallery that houses over 65 food stores,
presenting fresh fruits, vegetables, meat, dairy products, breads, legumes and
anything else you may want such as cafés, restaurants and shopping. Lunch will
be in Spaltzia (Turkish quarter during the Turkish occupation) at an old harbour
restaurant featuring a variety of local specialties and sea foods. Later in the
afternoon we drive to the <st1:placetype w:st="on">port</st1:placetype> of <st1:placename w:st="on">Souda</st1:placename> (<st1:placetype w:st="on">port</st1:placetype>
of <st1:placename w:st="on">Chania</st1:placename>) and embark the ferry for
the night ferry trip to <st1:city w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Piraeus</st1:place></st1:city>.
Check in our cabins (DLX or A2 as per boats availability. Dinner or board.
Accommodation on board </span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11pt;">(Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner)</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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NAFPLION - <st1:place w:st="on">PELOPONNESE</st1:place></span> <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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early in the morning. </span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11pt;">Break for breakfast on our way
and departure direction Peloponnese. First stop for a coffee break at the
Canal of Corinth. The tour will continue to Epidavros for visiting the Ancient Theatre.
Break for lunch. Our next stop will be at Mycenae for visiting the famous
Palace, the Lions Gate and the Tomb of King Agamemnon. Passing by the
Bay of Nafplion, we will arrive in the picturesque town. Dinner and
overnight in Nafplion. Accommodation Nafplion at a 4**** hotel (Breakfast –
Lunch – Dinner)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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central Peloponnese, <st1:city w:st="on">Arcadia</st1:city>, as well as the
town of <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:city w:st="on">Tripoli</st1:city></st1:place>
and Megalochori . A visit at the little <st1:placetype w:st="on">village</st1:placetype>
of <st1:placename w:st="on">Vasta</st1:placename> to visit the little <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:placetype w:st="on">church</st1:placetype> of <st1:placename w:st="on">Agia Theodora</st1:placename></st1:place>. </span></span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11pt;">This little church was build
somewhere between the 11th and the 12th century. This church has 17 trees on
the roof, each tree weight over 1000 kgr.<br />
The ground isn't solid enough for those trees to be placed. Another unexplained
phenomenon is the underground water which flows from the church and beyond. But
the most interesting part is that nowhere you'll find a root from the trees
inside the church. Many researches has been made, even with X rays to find
wherever the roots are inside the walls of the church, but its not.
Additionally the trees heights are almost 30 meters!</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11pt;"> </span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11pt;">Now imagine a tiny church not
more than 3x2 meters having 17 trees on the roof of each weights 1 ton (or
maybe more if you calculate also the weight of the leaves for each season, and
weather conditions such wind and storms), 30 meters height, since 12th century,
without any physical explanation or damage.</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11pt;"> </span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11pt;">That’s got to be a miracle!!</span><b><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Tahoma; mso-bidi-font-style: italic;"> </span></b><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Tahoma; mso-bidi-font-style: italic;">Keep driving west an hour later </span><span class="MsoHyperlink"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11pt;">arrive in <st1:city w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Olympia</st1:place></st1:city>,
the cradle of the Olympic Games. There you will have the opportunity to visit
the Sanctuary of Olympian Zeus and the museum. Dinner and overnight in <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:city w:st="on">Olympia</st1:city></st1:place>. Accommodation <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:city w:st="on">Olympia</st1:city></st1:place> (Breakfast – Lunch
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PELOPONNESE / NAFPAKTOS / GALAXIDI / <st1:place w:st="on">DELPHI</st1:place></span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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from the hotel for Delphi through Patras, the capital of the <st1:place w:st="on">Peloponnese</st1:place>. Cross by the bridge from <st1:place w:st="on">Rio</st1:place>
to Antirion and passing by Nafpaktos (Lepanto) and having break for lunch at a
sea side small beautiful restaurant. Keep driving and make a stop at the
seaside areas of the beautiful Galaxidi . Arrive in <st1:place w:st="on">Delphi</st1:place>.
Dinner and overnight at <st1:place w:st="on">Delphi</st1:place>. Accommodation
Delphi (Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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was truly a Pan-Hellenic site for the ancient Greeks; they all gathered here to
celebrate Apollo and to get practical advice from the Pythia, the priestess.
Aside from its historical importance, <st1:place w:st="on">Delphi</st1:place>
is a wondrously beautiful place</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 11pt;">.</span><span lang="EN-GB"> </span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Morning
visit the museum and the ruins of <st1:place w:st="on">Delphi</st1:place>.
Drive north direction the holly rocks of Meteora. Arrive afternoon.
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METEORA / <st1:city w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">ATHENS</st1:place></st1:city></span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Here are some of the most ancient, active monasteries on all of <st1:country-region w:st="on">Greece</st1:country-region>, perched miraculously atop the mountains
along the <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:placename w:st="on">Pinios</st1:placename> <st1:placetype w:st="on">River</st1:placetype></st1:place>.</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Arial; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"> </span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11pt;">Their
history goes back to the 14th century when the monks sought refuge in the
Cliffside caves then fled higher to build the original wooden shelters, later
transformed into monasteries. </span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11pt;">They are veritable Byzantine
museums exhibiting superb icons, old manuscripts and unique mosaics and
frescoes. </span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11pt;">Visit the women monastery of St. Andreas. </span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11pt;">Break
for lunch and drive direction south to <st1:city w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Athens</st1:place></st1:city>.
Arrive late afternoon. </span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11pt;">(Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner)</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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George Portokalakishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09535012257288703149noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1767011316176783923.post-38457735200950273962015-07-25T03:45:00.000-07:002015-07-25T03:45:31.988-07:00CLASSICAL GREECE & GREEK ISLANDS HOPPING<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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& GREEK</st1:placename> <st1:placetype w:st="on">ISLANDS</st1:placetype></st1:place>
HOPPING <o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="color: #1b5d7e; font-family: Arial; font-size: 13.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">A
saga to history, culture, the islanders hospitality, the cosmopolitan
atmosphere and the care-free travelling.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Arial; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">(MAINLAND
– PELOPONNESE - DODECANESE – CRETE – <st1:place w:st="on">CYCLADES</st1:place>)<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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days / 13 nights</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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occupancy on bed & breakfast basis (fine located 4**** A Class & 5*****
hotels ), </span><span lang="EN" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">7</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"> days English speaking private driver, 7 days private A/C vehicle</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">,
Fuel, Road taxes, Drivers accommodation
and meals, All transportations Athens, Rhodes, Crete, Santorini, Flight and
ferry tickets in Greece, All breakfasts and some of the lunches and dinners as
per program<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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4**** hotel for 3 nights (days 2,3 and 14)<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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arrival and departure and port / hotel day of return from Santorini<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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Acropolis in the morning (escorted / guided)<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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–Apollo temple (escorted – guided)<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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tour in PRIVATE with private chartered vehicle, English speaking driver and
private professional tour guides on sites in the ancient sites of <st1:city w:st="on">CORINTH</st1:city> / EPIDAVROS / <st1:city w:st="on">MYCENAE</st1:city>
/ <st1:city w:st="on">OLYMPIA</st1:city> / <st1:place w:st="on">DELPHI</st1:place><b><o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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4**** hotel for 1 night <b><o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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/ 4 dinners when in <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:city w:st="on">Athens</st1:city></st1:place>
and mainland during the Classical Greece tour<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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when in <st1:place w:st="on">Rhodes</st1:place><b><o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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drives in private with chartered vehicle and English speaking driver – Fuel
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Reception at the airport. Transportation to the hotel. Dinner at the
hotel. Accommodation <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:city w:st="on">Athens</st1:city></st1:place>
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<st1:city w:st="on"><b><span lang="EN-GB" style="color: #1b5d7e; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Athens</span></b></st1:city><b><span lang="EN-GB" style="color: #1b5d7e; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"> :</span></b><b><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"> </span></b><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"> <span style="color: #1b5d7e;">The Capital of
Greece and the most ancient capital of <st1:place w:st="on">Europe</st1:place>.
Established by Athena herself and glorified by Pericles. <st1:city w:st="on">Athens</st1:city> is
blessed with the best climate of <st1:place w:st="on">Mediterranean</st1:place>.
The glory which was classical <st1:country-region w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Greece</st1:place></st1:country-region>
is evident everywhere from Akropolis to Parthenon to every corner of the old
city. Her museums are renown from their marvels and her night life in the
picturesque Plaka , makes <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:city w:st="on">Athens</st1:city></st1:place> a wonderful
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<st1:city w:st="on"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11pt;">Athens</span></st1:city><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11pt;"> city tour + <st1:placetype w:st="on">Cape</st1:placetype> <st1:placename w:st="on">Sounion</st1:placename>
/ the <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:placetype w:st="on">temple</st1:placetype> of <st1:placename w:st="on">Apollo</st1:placename></st1:place>. Morning will come and pick you
up and do <st1:city w:st="on">Athens</st1:city> city tour including Acropolis
and the new <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:placetype w:st="on">museum</st1:placetype>
of <st1:placename w:st="on">Athens</st1:placename></st1:place>. End around
1.-1.30 PM. (escorted – guided) A little later will come and pick you up
for an afternoon 40 minutes drive to the sanctuary of Apollo at cape Sounion.
Back late afternoon. Dinner at local restaurant at the slope of Acropolis.
Accommodation <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:city w:st="on">Athens</st1:city></st1:place>.
(escorted – guided) <b>(Breakfast– Dinner)</b></span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</sup>day:</span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11pt;"> Classical <st1:country-region w:st="on">Greece</st1:country-region>
is a 3 days tour visiting the best of <st1:country-region w:st="on">Greece</st1:country-region>
as <st1:city w:st="on">Corinth</st1:city> the theater of Epidavros, <st1:city w:st="on">Mycenae</st1:city>, Ancient Olympia, -Olympic games place of birth-, <st1:place w:st="on">Delphi</st1:place>. Today our first day includes </span><span lang="EN" style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11pt;">the <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:placename w:st="on">CORINTH</st1:placename> <st1:placetype w:st="on">CANAL</st1:placetype></st1:place> (short stop). After the <st1:placename w:st="on">Corinth</st1:placename> <st1:placetype w:st="on">Canal</st1:placetype>,
drive to <st1:city w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">EPIDAURUS</st1:place></st1:city>
and visit the Ancient theatre, world famous for its outstanding acoustics.
Then you enter the region of Argolis, <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:placetype w:st="on">land</st1:placetype> of <st1:placename w:st="on">Homer</st1:placename></st1:place>’s
Golden Mycenae, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Dating back to the second century
B.C., <st1:city w:st="on">Mycenae</st1:city> was one of the major centers of
Greek civilization and a military stronghold which dominated much of southern <st1:country-region w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Greece</st1:place></st1:country-region>. You
will see the Cyclopean Walls, the Lion’s Gate, the Royal Tombs, including
Agamemnon & Clytemnestra's, and the Treasury of Atreus, a magnificent
14th-century B.C. structure. In the afternoon depart for <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:city w:st="on">OLYMPIA</st1:city></st1:place>, the birth place
of the Olympic Games, through the cites of Tripolis and Megalopolis. Overnight
stay in <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:city w:st="on">Olympia</st1:city></st1:place>.
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day:</span></b><span lang="EN" style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11pt;"> Visit the <st1:city w:st="on">Olympia</st1:city>
archaeological site with the <st1:placetype w:st="on">Temple</st1:placetype> of
<st1:placename w:st="on">Zeus</st1:placename>, the <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:placetype w:st="on">Temple</st1:placetype> of <st1:placename w:st="on">Hera</st1:placename></st1:place>,
the altar of the Olympic flame, the Stadium and the archaeological Museum.
Depart via Patras to Rion, cross the Corinthian bay by the new bridge to Antirion.
Break for lunch at the city of <st1:city w:st="on">NAFPAKTOS</st1:city> and
from there on, along the coastal road to <st1:place w:st="on">Delphi</st1:place>,
known in ancient times as the navel of the world. Overnight stay in <st1:place w:st="on">Delphi</st1:place>. <b>(Breakfast
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day </span></b><span lang="EN" style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11pt;">Visit
the archaeological site and the <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:placetype w:st="on">MUSEUM</st1:placetype>
of <st1:placename w:st="on">Delphi</st1:placename></st1:place>. <st1:place w:st="on">DELPHI</st1:place>, known in ancient times as the navel of the world.
Pass by CASTALIA SPRING, visit at the archaeological site and view the monument
of the Argive Kings, the temple of Pronaia, the treasury of the Athenians, the
Athenian Stoa, the Polygonal Wall, the monument of Platea and the Temple
of Apollo famous for its oracle and Delphi museum, with it's spectacular
exhibits include the frieze of the Treasury of the Sifnians, the Naxian Sphinx,
the Statue of Antinoos the metopes of the Athenian treasury, the famous bronze
Charioteer, and many other artifacts. Lunch and drive back to <st1:city w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Athens</st1:place></st1:city>.</span><span lang="EN" style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11pt;"> Transportation to the airport and flight to <st1:place w:st="on">Rhodes</st1:place>.
Arrival <st1:place w:st="on">Rhodes</st1:place> airport. Reception at the
airport. Transportation to the hotel. Dinner at the hotel. Accommodation <st1:place w:st="on">Rhodes</st1:place>. <b>(Breakfast
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<st1:place w:st="on"><b><span lang="EN-GB" style="color: #1b5d7e; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Rhodes</span></b></st1:place><b><span lang="EN-GB" style="color: #1b5d7e; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"> : </span></b><span lang="EN-GB" style="color: #1b5d7e; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Cosmopolitan centre internationally renown .It</span><span style="color: #1b5d7e; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt;">΄</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="color: #1b5d7e; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">s the island Sun married with, according to the
ancient myths and has never left her since. Excellent climate, wonderful
beaches, very special and well organized hotel industry. Unlimited
possibilities of choice all year round.</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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is an excellent opportunity for a visit to the most important of <st1:place w:st="on">Rhodes</st1:place>’ tourist attractions, with the assistance of our
highly skilled guide who will provide you with a comprehensive update on the
history and culture of our island.<br />
A first stop will take place at the Valley of the Butterflies: this
world-renowned site of exceptional scenic beauty comprises a valley lavishly
grown with plane and pine trees, crossed by gargling streams and peopled by in
numerous butterflies often resting by the thousands along the tree trunks. The
itinerary then brings visitors to the <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:placetype w:st="on">village</st1:placetype> of <st1:placename w:st="on">Embonas</st1:placename></st1:place>,
famous for its vineyards and top-quality wineries yielding some of the island’s
best wines – yours to taste and enjoy! Break for lunch. Then, on to the <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:placetype w:st="on">village</st1:placetype> of <st1:placename w:st="on">Sianna</st1:placename></st1:place> for some history and a visit for
picture-taking to the ruins of the fort of Monolithos. Immediately afterwards,
the journey will take you to the island’s southernmost tip, known as <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:placetype w:st="on">cape</st1:placetype> <st1:placename w:st="on">Prasonisi</st1:placename></st1:place>.
More of an islet, this cape is only connected to <st1:place w:st="on">Rhodes</st1:place>
through a narrow strip of sandy land, forming two exotic beachfronts on either
side. On the trip back, Lindos awaits to enchant you with its truly impressive
citadel and the breathtaking, birds ‘eye views from above. A truly beautiful,
indelibly memorable day !</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11pt;"> </span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11pt;">Back to the hotel late afternoon. Dinner at the hotel. Accommodation
Rhodes.(<b>Breakfast – Lunch - Dinner</b>)</span></div>
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<st1:place w:st="on"><b><span lang="EN-GB" style="color: #1b5d7e; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Crete</span></b></st1:place><b><span lang="EN-GB" style="color: #1b5d7e; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"> :</span></b><b><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"> </span></b><span lang="EN-GB" style="color: #1b5d7e; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">The largest of the Greek islands and the crossroads of three continents.
Offers a great deal of choices to the visitor satisfying all expectations.
Noisy and quite, savage and calm, expensive and thrifty, mountaingnous and
fertile . </span><span style="color: #1b5d7e; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt;">Crete
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the city at your disposal. Walk the old city. Afternoon transportation to the
airport and flight to Heraklion – <st1:place w:st="on">Crete</st1:place>.
Reception at the airport. Transportation to the hotel. Accommodation Heraklion.
Dinner at local restaurant with variety of Cretan traditional Mediterranean
specialties (<b>Breakfast – Dinner</b>)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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OF <st1:placename w:st="on">KNOSSOS</st1:placename> / CITY OF <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:city w:st="on">HERAKLION</st1:city></st1:place>:</span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #1b5d7e; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"> <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<st1:city w:st="on"><b><span lang="EN-GB" style="color: #1b5d7e; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Iraklion</span></b></st1:city><b><span lang="EN-GB" style="color: #1b5d7e; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">: </span></b><span lang="EN-GB" style="color: #1b5d7e; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">The largest of the cities in <st1:place w:st="on">Crete</st1:place>.
Crossroad of civilizations and distinct presence of the past. Minoans ,
Byzantines , Venetians , Ottomans , Arabs etc.
Left their mark here. But the soul of <st1:place w:st="on">Crete</st1:place>
remains unspoiled. An impressive Venetian castle with massive fortification
separates the old city from the sprawling modern suburbs of <st1:city w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Iraklion</st1:place></st1:city>
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the <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:placetype w:st="on">palace</st1:placetype> of <st1:placename w:st="on">Knossos</st1:placename></st1:place>. </span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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the <st1:placetype w:st="on">island</st1:placetype> of <st1:placename w:st="on">Crete</st1:placename>
someone must see the ancient <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:placetype w:st="on">palace</st1:placetype>
of <st1:placename w:st="on">Knossos</st1:placename></st1:place>, built 3.500
years ago. </span><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #333333; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Combination of archaeological discoveries and food tasting: </span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11pt;">The day
start at 9.30 am and </span><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #333333; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Visit
takes 1 1/2 hour. After the palace we</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11pt;"> drive to the near <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:placetype w:st="on">village</st1:placetype> of <st1:placename w:st="on">Sivas</st1:placename></st1:place>
where we visit one of the finest small family wineries providing organic wines.
Spend some time there tasting a variety of wines. </span><span lang="EN-US" style="color: #333333; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">After the wine
tasting we</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11pt;"> drive back to the city and will walk the streets of the city and meet
nutritional wanderings elevating the palate to heaven!! Will explore
unique tastes on this walking tour of Heraklion. Visit at a small cheese shop
(one of the best in <st1:place w:st="on">Crete</st1:place>) and taste unique
fresh and old Cretan cheese accompanied by a shot of Raki. Walk the central
market and stop for an OUZO (anise) with MEZE (small bites accompanies the
spirit) at one of the traditional Mezedopolion of the street. The day do not
ending here. Back to the hotel and after a relaxing rest we pick you up for
dinner to taste a number of traditional Cretan Mediterranean specialties
accompanied by local home made wine. Accommodation Heraklion. (<b>Breakfast /
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together visiting places tourists don’t go, meet local people, taste food that
only locals taste. In other words you will be part of Cretan daily life.</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt;"> </span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11pt;">After your breakfast your tour will start in the direction of <st1:placetype w:st="on">Mount</st1:placetype> <st1:placename w:st="on">Nida</st1:placename>
(Psiloritis) the highest mountain on <st1:place w:st="on">Crete</st1:place>,
and according to legend, where Zeus was grew up. A visit to a unique small
stoned <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:placetype w:st="on">church</st1:placetype> of <st1:placename w:st="on">St. Iakinthos</st1:placename></st1:place> (Orthodox Saint Valentine)
built by the well-known Cretan Artist, musician, and singer Loudovikos of
Anogia. You will taste the finest quality cheeses, including Kefalotyri and
Kefalogryere. Drive via the <st1:placetype w:st="on">village</st1:placetype> of
<st1:placename w:st="on">Axos</st1:placename> and the drive ends at the small <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:placetype w:st="on">village</st1:placetype> of <st1:placename w:st="on">Drossia</st1:placename></st1:place> known by the local people with
the Turkish name GENI-GAVE where you will enjoy lunch at one of the finest
restaurant on the island – Giannis Petoussis Tavern. Lunch will feature
everything natural and fresh from the proprietor’s own land, cooked by the lady
of the house. After lunch, you visit the almost forgotten monastery of Halepa.
Next stop at the women cooperative work shop at village Marathos and at Doxa, a
small local café run by the owners since 1949. Just 20 km from the city, it is
beautifully untouched, and a natural pasture for bees. Old traditional
bee-keeping methods ensure ecological, clean honey that is free from any
additives. This golden yellow honey is a perfect source of natural vitamins and
minerals. You will sample honeycombs straight from the beehive and learn a few
secrets know only to the bee-keepers. At the end of this visit you will sample
an herbal tea comprised of 9 mountain herbs, and enjoy local donuts drizzled
with pure thyme honey. Back to the hotel late afternoon. Dinner at local
Mezedopolion (providing variety of little dishes – like tapas -. Accommodation
Heraklion (<b>Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner</b></span><span style="background-color: transparent; text-align: left;">)</span></div>
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popular for the ceramics they produce and the city of <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:city w:st="on">Rethymnon</st1:city></st1:place> where every street will take you on
a journey through history. Venetian and Turkish buildings have become small
restaurants, cafés and shops. Your walk down the narrow streets will take you
to small tourists’ shops and coffee houses where you can mingle with locals. A
slow drive to the Water of Argyroupolis where lunch will be served with a
variety of Cretan vegetable and cheese specialties and abundance of grilled
meats. After lunch drive back to Hheraklion. Rest of the day free for shopping.
We will pick you up later in the evening for the last dinner in <st1:place w:st="on">Crete</st1:place>. Accommodation Heraklion. (<b>Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner</b>)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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the Unique island. The now dormant
volcano is harmless but its forces have helped the creation of a breath taking
view. The black sandy beaches and the deep blue of her seas an extra attraction. But next to the evidence of
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Embarkation. Arrival <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:city w:st="on">Piraeus</st1:city></st1:place>.
Reception at the port. Transportation to the hotel. Accommodation <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:city w:st="on">Athens</st1:city></st1:place>. (<b>Breakfast</b>)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;"><span style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;">The ideal way to explore the heart of Crete is by walking on</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;"> coastal paths, ascending the highest peaks and crossing spectacular gorges and Marko stakes you off the beaten paths, into <st1:place style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box; text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;" w:st="on">Crete</st1:place>'s rich flora and fauna, and certainly to mountainous villages to meet the "authentic" Cretans and their traditions. There are only few places worldwide where you can find the combination of high mountains close to the sea, mild climate with long dry seasons and a large network of ancient paths and shepherds trails. Add to this the friendliness of the locals and you have a perfect recipe for a wonderful walking holiday.</span></span></span><br />
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;"><o:p style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box; text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;"><span style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700; text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; font-weight: normal; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;"><span style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;">The Mountain walking holiday with Markos in Asteroussia - <st1:place style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box; text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;" w:st="on">Crete</st1:place> is suitable for single travellers as well as couples, families and small groups. The price is 1.864 Euros per person, which includes all transfers, Accommodation at Thalori traditional homes Markos as your guide, all meals: breakfasts, lunches (picnic style when on mountain walk, dinners), boat ride and swim in unspoiled clear waters, visits to the ancients sites of Gortys / Phaestos / Knossos<o:p style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box; text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;"></o:p></span></span></span></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;"><span style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;">We </span><span lang="EN" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;">provide visits to Minoan palaces and Byzantine churches but walks as well to nature, rugged landscapes, rocky coasts, sandy beaches, and breathtaking gorges. You walk and climb the mountain for amazing views or wander the stunning littoral stretches of golden sand and along the way we pass through idyllic villages, soaking in the local traditions and way of life.</span><span class="date" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;"><o:p style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box; text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;"></o:p></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;"><span style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;">The <st1:placename style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box; text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;" w:st="on">Asteroussia</st1:placename> <st1:placetype style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box; text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;" w:st="on">Range</st1:placetype> is located in the southernmost part of <st1:place style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box; text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;" w:st="on">Crete</st1:place>, a long stretched chain of loosely connected mountains. It spreads between the Akrotiri (Cape) Lithino in its west, the southernmost spot of the island, and the town of <st1:city style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box; text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;" w:st="on"><st1:place style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box; text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;" w:st="on">Tsoutsouras</st1:place></st1:city> in its east. Several narrow mountain roads lead through the range to villages on the south coast so that there are a lot of trailheads. Thanks to their location the mountains of the range offer great views along the south-central coast of <st1:place style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box; text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;" w:st="on">Crete</st1:place>. The highest summit is Kophinas at 1231m.</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; border: 1pt black; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0cm; text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;"> </span><span lang="EN-GB" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;">This independent walking holiday explores the most remote south-central part of<st1:place style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box; text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;" w:st="on">Crete</st1:place>. You'll find ancient mountain tracks used only by local shepherds and bee-keepers; lush vineyards, olive-studded hills and hidden coves for swimming. You explore home to Gypaetus Barbatus, the Kophinas peak sanctuary - the oldest Minoan sanctuary in the world. From Thalori traditional homes -the housing complex- guests can seek the thrills of the mountain or the embrace of the sea. Actually, there is a most interesting path which leads to a few of the most beautiful, secret unspoiled beaches of southern <st1:place style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box; text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;" w:st="on">Crete</st1:place>. Twelve, clearly marked, archaeological sites. The Koudoumas monastery, which is still populated, and other, now abandoned hermitages and monastic establishments. The ruins of seven Minoan settlements. Numerous Byzantine and post-Byzantine chapels decorated with murals of various distinct styles. Ravines and caves are waiting to be explored. You will also come across the rare, steno endemic flora of the region, the bush, the plants and herbs on the ragged sides of the rocky hills. These are just an example of the natural beauties which the Thalori traditional homes guests can experience in and around the highland and coastal zones of the Kapetaniana area in the south central <st1:place style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box; text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;" w:st="on">Crete</st1:place>.Magnificent coastal paths, rocky coves, deserted sandy beaches, <st1:place style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box; text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;" w:st="on"><st1:placename style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box; text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;" w:st="on">Spectacular</st1:placename><st1:placename style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box; text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;" w:st="on">Asteroussia</st1:placename> <st1:placetype style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box; text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;" w:st="on">Mountains</st1:placetype></st1:place>; incredible sunset’s astonishingly colourful wild flowers; rare birds of prey<o:p style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box; text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;"></o:p></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;"><span style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;"><span style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700; text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;"><span lang="EN" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;">Features</span></span><span lang="EN" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;"><br style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box; text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;" />- Set in an area of outstanding natural beauty 68km from Heraklion<br style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box; text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;" />- The beach is about 7km away so within walking distance<br style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box; text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;" />- A restaurant with a unique atmosphere where you can share and enjoy the best of Cretan cuisine<br style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box; text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;" />- Beautifully restored accommodation with all amenities geared towards your comfort and enjoyment, including LCD and satellite TV, orthopedics mattresses and central heating<br style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box; text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;" />- Swimming pool with stunning views<br style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box; text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;" />- Inspiring tours around the island to sample and learn about the Cretan way of life<br style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box; text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;" />- The wilderness of the mountains and spectacular views and inlets to the secret beaches of Southern Crete<br style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box; text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;" />- Expert hands<br style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box; text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;" />- Learning<br style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box; text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;" />- Learning how to transform your vegetarian dishes and being creative to make authentic and delicious dishes you will want to share with family and friends<o:p style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box; text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;"></o:p></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;"><span style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;"><i style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box; text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;">Please note that holidays<span style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box; color: navy; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;"> </span><span style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700; text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;">are land part only and</span><span style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box; color: navy; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;"> </span><span style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700; text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;">do not</span> include flight<span style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box; color: navy; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;">s.</span></span></i><span lang="EN-GB" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;"><o:p style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box; text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;"></o:p></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;"><span style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;"><span style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700; text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;"><span lang="EN-US" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;">Mountain walks with Markos</span></span><span style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700; text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;"><span lang="EN-US" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;"> </span></span><span style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700; text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;">Itinerary</span></span><span lang="EN-GB" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;"><br style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box; text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;" /></span><span style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700; text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;">The itinerary is for guidance only and is subject to change depending on the group’s needs and wishes but is typically as follows:<o:p style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box; text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;"></o:p></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;"><span style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;"><span style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700; text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box; color: maroon; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;">Day 1- Sunday - Arrival and traditional Cretan welcome dinner</span></span><i style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box; text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;"> </span></i><span lang="EN-GB" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;"><br style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box; text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;" />After arriving at Heraklion airport, you will be met by your driver and English speaking Cretan host George<br style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box; text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;" />If you’re arriving in the morning you’ll head somewhere for lunch before being driven to the Thalori Resort via transfer<br style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box; text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;" />For guests arriving after lunch, George will meet you at the airport and offer you a coffee, snack and water for the 70 minute transfer to the Thalori Traditional Resort<br style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box; text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;" />Check into your house, relax and explore your surroundings before joining the welcome dinner made up of a variety of local Cretan vegetarian / vegan Mediterranean foods – your first taster of the flavours of Crete</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;"><br style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box; text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;" /></span><span style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700; text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box; color: maroon; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;">Day 2 – Monday – The Kophinas peak sun rise and visits the archaeological sites of Gortys, and Phaestos, </span></span><i style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box; text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;"><br style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box; text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;" /></span></i><span lang="EN-GB" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;">The day starts at 6.00 AM for the first touch of Asteroussia mountains and do a climbing at Kophinas mountain top to join the sun rising. Back to the resort at 8.00 AM. 8.30 – 9.00 </span><span lang="EN-GB" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;">Enjoy a leisurely breakfast before heading out to explore the south-central part of the island with your host George<br style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box; text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;" />Today you’ll visit Gortys, the ruined capital city of the Roman province which included the island of Crete</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;"> </span><span lang="EN-GB" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;"><br style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box; text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;" />You’ll see the impressive amphitheatre and the Basilica of St Titus before driving west to the archaeological site of Phaestos – the second most significant site of the Minoan civilisation<br style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box; text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;" />Phaestos is an ancient palace and you’ll also see the site of the ancient city is was located in offering a detailed insight into ancient life<br style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box; text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;" />Stop off in the fishing village of Kokkinos Pyrgos for lunch and enjoy local specialities and freshly caught seafood for the Pesco vegetarian or variety of local vegan foods and salads. After lunch you’ll head back to the Thalori complex. Our first cooking class and dinner is Local legumes and Casseroles<o:p style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box; text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;"></o:p></span></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;"><span style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;"><br style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box; text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;" /><span style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700; text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;"><span style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box; color: maroon; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;">Day 3 – Tuesday – The Agiofarago experience</span></span><br style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box; text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;" />"Agiofarago" means "Gorge of Saints". The gorge used to be the shelter of the monks of the near-by Monasteries. Hike through gorge of Agiofarago and join the crystal clear waters of Mediterranean Sea in the unique <st1:place style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box; text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;" w:st="on"><st1:placetype style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box; text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;" w:st="on">beach</st1:placetype> of <st1:placename style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box; text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;" w:st="on">Agiofarago</st1:placename></st1:place>.<o:p style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box; text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;"></o:p></span></span></div>
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Break at a beautiful unspoiled </span><span lang="EN-GB" style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;">small private bay / beach for an hour being just your self, the sea and lord. An hour later Markos will pick you up to take you back to the beach and drive you back to the resort. Dinner at the resort with local specialties<br style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box; text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;" /><br style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box; text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;" /><span style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700; text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;"><span style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box; color: maroon; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;">Day 6 – Friday – Knossos, walking tour of Heraklion and farewell dinner</span></span><br style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box; text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;" />After breakfast, today’s excursion takes you to Knossos, an ancient <span style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700; text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;"><span style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box; color: maroon; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;"> </span></span>palace and must-see archaeological site of Crete<br style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box; text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;" />After visiting the 3500 year old site of Knossos, you’ll head to Heraklion and take a walk through the city taking a gastronomic tour of all the best local food places and vendors<br style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box; text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;" />You’ll visit the best pastry shop in the city and sample filo pastries in syrups, with cheeses before heading to a coffee shop and tasting coffee roasted the traditional way in hot sand<br style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box; text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;" />Next you’ll explore the central market and stop for an ouzo with meze at one of the traditional mezedopolion (restaurants)<br style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box; text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;" />You’ll also have the opportunity to see the cathedral of Saint Minas, the Morozini fountain, Venetian church turned art gallery before heading towards the seaside<br style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box; text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;" />A light lunch will be served accompanied by chilled white wine before ending your gastronomic walking tour to taste the famous loukoumades Cretan style doughnuts sprinkled with honey and sesame<br style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box; text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;" />After the walking tour, you’ll head back to the Thalori resort to relax before a farewell dinner over wine and raki<br style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box; text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;" /><br style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box; text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;" /><span style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700; text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;"><span style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box; color: maroon; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;">Day 7 – Saturday – Departure day</span></span><i style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box; text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;"><br style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box; text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;" /></i>After a leisurely breakfast guests are asked to check-out of their rooms and be ready to be taken back to the airport taking home with them an insight into Cretan life, new friendships and unique culinary and cultural memories that will stay with them long after the holiday is over</span></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="background-color: white;"><strong><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Vegan foodie Cretan Mediterranean holiday<o:p></o:p></span></strong></span></div>
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<strong style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><st1:country-region w:st="on"><span lang="EN-US">Greece</span></st1:country-region>, <st1:place w:st="on">Crete</st1:place> and vegan/vegetarian nutritional options for a traveler<o:p></o:p></span></strong></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">For many Greeks (especially in the countryside and islands), five days a week their meal is vegetarian or vegan.<strong><o:p></o:p></strong></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Yes, Greeks are meat and dairy eaters, but because such a large percentage of our diet consists of pulses, vegetables, greens and fruits, a vegan or vegetarian visitor will not have any difficulty in finding a huge variety of vegetarian food all over <st1:country-region w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Greece</st1:place></st1:country-region>.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Taste the healthy Cretan and Greek Mediterranean meat-free delicacies and our fine wine. You shall feel strong humanity, away from the stress of our daily life.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">You shall feel the warmth of Greek and Cretan Company.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">You shall be captured by the place, perhaps because you think that time has stood still or because they welcome you with a shot of Tsikoudia accompanied by Cretan rusks and fresh tomato or a tsipouro or ouzo.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Welcome to the land of deep heart-given hospitality, good food and good wine….a spot on the map in the midst of the <st1:place w:st="on">Mediterranean</st1:place> inhabited by warm, proud and friendly people.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;"><strong style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">-</strong><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">All arrivals are on Mondays on set dates</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> </span></span></div>
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- Arrival will depend on your flight but times can be flexible</div>
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- It may be possible to arrange vegetarian Food, Wine and Culture holiday on other date for groups of 2 or more, to check availability, contact us with your preferred date</div>
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- Vegetarian Food, Wine and Culture Holidays are for 5 nights/6 days </div>
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- If dates appear ‘on request’ please contact us and we’ll check availability for your preferred day of arrival as quickly as possible</div>
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">- Vegetarian</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Food, Wine and Culture</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">holidays are suitable for all</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> </span></span></div>
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- Non-vegetarians are welcome on the holiday but they must be aware no meat will be used during the food tours </div>
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- Please specify what type of vegetarian diet you follow at the time of booking </div>
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- Minimum age 8 (under 18’s must be accompanied by an adult)</div>
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- Your host is Greek but speaks excellent English so all tours are taught in English</div>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-GB">5 nights hotel accommodation at fine 3*** hotel city centre at city of<st1:place w:st="on"><st1:city w:st="on">Heraklion</st1:city></st1:place></span><span lang="EN-US"> for 4 nights</span><span lang="EN-GB"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></li>
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-US">Arrival the <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:placetype w:st="on">airport</st1:placetype> of <st1:placename w:st="on">Heraklion</st1:placename></st1:place>. Reception at the airport. Transportation to the hotel. Accommodation at fine 3*** hotel center of Heraklion city. Dinner at traditional restaurant with variety of Cretan vegetarian Mediterranean specialties</span><span lang="EN-US"> (Dinner)</span><span lang="EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-GB">Today we visit the <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:placetype w:st="on">palace</st1:placetype> of <st1:placename w:st="on">Knossos</st1:placename></st1:place>. When visiting the <st1:placetype w:st="on">island</st1:placetype> of <st1:placename w:st="on">Crete</st1:placename>someone must see the ancient <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:placetype w:st="on">palace</st1:placetype> of <st1:placename w:st="on">Knossos</st1:placename></st1:place>, built 3.500 years ago.</span><span lang="EN-US">Combination of archaeological discoveries and food tasting: Start at 9 am. Visit takes 1 ½ hour. After the palace we</span><span lang="EN-US"> drive back to the city and visit the Saturdays open farmers market. Visit will take an hour or so and ending the visit we walk the central market of the city taste special cheeses in a small cheese shop, and having break for lunch accompanied with ouzo (anise) with a variety of vegetarian dishes at one of the traditional Mezedopolion of the street. We end our walk after lunch visiting and taste the famous “loukoumades” Cretan style doughnuts sprinkled with honey and sesame.(Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner)<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></div>
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<strong style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Arkadi monastery, city of Rethymnon, Argyroupolis natural springs</strong></div>
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- Visit the 16th century monastery of Arkadi, and Margarites – a small village famous for producing ceramics</div>
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- Next you’ll visit the city a Rethymnon a city seeped in history and an attractive place to wander through its narrow streets and marvel at Venetian and Turkish architecture that house its restaurants, cafes and shops</div>
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- After browsing the shops and a coffee break where you can mingle with the locals, you’ll drive to the natural springs of Argyroupolis a site boasting attractive cascades and an idyllic setting for lunch where you’ll enjoy Cretan vegetable and cheese specialities</div>
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- Dinner at traditional restaurant at the heart of the city. You’ll enjoy local vegetarian specialties along with some raki and local wine</div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">We drive to a village near Heraklion. We visit small fine quality family wineries, depending the season we may have the chance join the way to make the Cretan snap (spirit) Raki or Tsikoudia drink Raki and home made chemical free unique wines and spend the day with the locals join them on their daily life and having lunch at a home tasting unique home made tastes. Back the hotel afternoon.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="background-color: white;"><strong><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Southern central Crete, the palace of Gortys, the <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:placetype w:st="on">palace</st1:placetype> of <st1:placename w:st="on">Phaestos</st1:placename></st1:place>and lunch at sea front restaurant <o:p></o:p></span></strong></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="color: #64522f; font-family: 'Century Gothic'; font-size: 8.5pt;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'; font-size: 11pt;">Discover the fresh, pure olive oil, garlic, fresh herbs, wines, breads, and fresh pick up vegetables. </span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'; font-size: 11pt;">We want to emulate a lifestyle where food, wine, and family meals are very important things and where time and care go into preparing food and eating. When you return from your travels, what do you recall? The sights, sounds, smells, taste. Travellers and adventurers realize that the cuisine of a culture is often one of its most revealing treasures. We designed this tour so that our guests can immerse themselves more fully in the culture of <st1:place w:st="on">Crete</st1:place> and the treasure of its food.</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: black;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'; font-size: 11pt;">For centuries Cretans apprenticed the ART of hospitality. </span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'; font-size: 11pt;">They have now become Masters of this ART. </span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'; font-size: 11pt;">Be prepared for a strong sense of daily life and for truly warm hospitality. </span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'; font-size: 11pt;">Know the mysteries of a wonderful and hospitable land.</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'; font-size: 11pt;">Cretans are the hosts; you are the guest of honour!<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS';">At village Tzanakiana / Margarites around 25 km southern east the city of <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:city w:st="on">Rethymnon</st1:city></st1:place>. </span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS';">A fine stone-built country manor of 1750, the</span><b><span lang="EN-GB" style="color: maroon; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS';"><a href="http://www.kouritonhouse.gr/framesetenglish.htm" style="color: white; text-decoration: none;"><span style="color: maroon;">Kouriton house</span></a> </span></b><span style="color: black;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS';">classified as historical. It has been preserved for its traditional architectural structure, typical of the Cretan design stemming from prehistoric Minoan mansions. </span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS';">Run by <span style="color: navy;">the owner retired University professor of Music </span>a very nice and warm lady and her son<span style="color: navy;">s</span>. Price includes breakfast<span style="color: navy;">s</span> and dinner<span style="color: navy;">s</span> at the manor prepared by the house lady with fresh ingredients from the area but most important with love and care. During the days we do cultural drives visiting small villages / spend time with locals / wine tasting / food wandering/ archaeological – historical sites / monuments having lunch on spots. Following this option, we visit central and eastern regions.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS';">During the restoration procedure, the historical listed monuments “Kouriton House” preserved all the architectural characteristics of the 18th century house that has its roots at the pre-historic Minoan mansion: the backyard with the rock-built ponds and the terraces, the oven-house, the ceramic chimneys, the bedrooms, the rest for pitchers, the old jars, the crenellation and the rock-hewn surface water reservoir. The house has 7 bedrooms that can accommodate from 2 to 4 persons. On the ground floor there are 2 two-bedroom flats with a fireplace, an oven-house as well as a dining room with very old jars and a monastery-style table, where the guests can enjoy thematic breakfasts based on local products and traditional recipes. On the first floor of the house there is the living room, where the guest can have a drink or use the internet. Every piece of furniture is a copy of the original Cretan furniture of the house, while the beds are authentic antiques. Every room has a fridge, a TV, a hair dryer and ecological air conditioning.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS';">The guest house also provides drinking water from the fountain located in the area as well as a softener. It is built right at the entrance of the forest and the historic paths with a view over the evergreen gorges and the traditional settlements. The guest house has a rich library with vast folklore – historic material, leaflets regarding the Cretan gastronomy, a photocopy machine and audiovisual material infrastructure.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Verdana;"><span style="font-family: Verdana;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="color: #666666; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'; font-size: 11.5pt;">Upon arrival at the airport of Heraklion you will be met by George your personal English speaking driver and host with welcome refreshment. Within minutes you realize that you have been transported to another time – you need only relax and soak in the experience. You will be treated to Greek coffee and a Cretan traditional Mediterranean meal with a variety of dishes, and then later driven west to the Lodge. It is a 70 minute drive, and if you have arrived mid-day, you will also enjoy home-made Cretan food. You can even join in the meal preparation if you wish, or just relax and have it all done for you. The flavours and freshness of the picture perfect variety of foods are a wonderful welcome to the Island of Crete.</span></span></span></b></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="color: #666666; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'; font-size: 11.5pt;">The evening will feature your first hands-on cooking class based on the fish and seafood that was purchased earlier in the day. Fish soup with rice in egg and lemon, the famous KAKAVIA (fisherman fish soup), fish with tomato and onion sauce baked in the oven, fresh fish grilled and fried are a few of the cooking menu items. A basic feature of the Cretan diet is the large consumption of vegetables. On average Cretans are at the top of the scale in terms of vegetable consumption. In fact, they consume three times the amount of vegetables than Europeans! That too is a part of their secret for a long and healthy life. A delicious dinner will be enjoyed that your own hands helped prepare. Lots of pure homemade local wine is served with dinner meals.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="color: #666666; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'; font-size: 11.5pt;">Preparation is the key to the variety of dishes that will be created. Time spent in slicing, dicing, chopping and pealing enables the assembly of various dishes in record time. Pork bites in tomato sauce, and Drunken Pork bites cooked in wine and oregano are wonderful appetizers paired with Raki (an alcoholic drink that is made from the grape peel, after the wine has been produced). Boneless pork with celery and egg and lemon sauce, Oven baked Lamb with potatoes , Free-range lamb tsigariasto and lamb fricassee are also on the menu. Dinner will be accompanied with copious amounts of pure, homemade local wines. Viniculture is a 4000 year old practice on the island of Crete.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="color: #666666; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'; font-size: 11.5pt;">It is believed that the secret for a long and healthy life lies in olive oil, the principle ingredient in the Cretan diet. Past and present research conducted in the US and Europe supports the view that olive oil not only shields the human heart from disease, but also increases healthy operation of other organs by reducing cholesterol. Olive oil is an important ingredient in all dishes on the dinner menu. This hands-on class will take you through the process of making stuffed tomatoes, peppers, courgettes, and aubergines…as well as Dolmadakia (little stuffed wraps) with vine leaves, sorrels or pumpkin flowers. These all can be enjoyed as a meze or main course. At the conclusion of your Cretan holiday, you will be armed with a full assortment of Greek recipes that are easy to reproduce back home. Friends and family will be so impressed!</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 9pt;">Departure in the morning to a small village. We will watch and join the making of Kalitsounia and Tsourekia, the traditional Easter goodies of the region. Midday meal in the village. After lunch, a visit to the women convent of Paliani and later in the afternoon back to the hotel. Evening dinner at local reatsurant with special Ester specialties. <strong>(Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner)</strong></span></div>
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<strong><span style="color: red;">Day 3: Maundy Thursday: </span></strong><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 9pt;">Visit to the Archaeological museum and the <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:placetype w:st="on">palace</st1:placetype> of <st1:placename w:st="on">Knossos</st1:placename></st1:place>. Lunch at a traditional restaurant in the <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:placetype w:st="on">harbour</st1:placetype> of <st1:placename w:st="on">Iraklion</st1:placename></st1:place>. Afternoon free for a visit around the city. In the evening we will attend the Maundy Thursday service with the act of the crucifix at the Cathedral of Iraklion Saint Minas church. Evening meal at a local RAKAKADIKO with special Cretan traditional Easter specialties.<strong>(Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner)</strong></span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 9pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<strong><span style="color: red;">Day 4. Good Friday: </span></strong><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 9pt;">Visit to the historical <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:placetype w:st="on">Museum</st1:placetype> of <st1:placename w:st="on">Iraklion</st1:placename></st1:place>. It gives a complete picture of the culture and history of <st1:place w:st="on">Crete</st1:place>. At noon we will take a walk around the various churches of <st1:city w:st="on">Iraklion</st1:city> to see the Epitaphios (flower decorated symbolic biers containing the icon of the dead Jesus), in <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:city w:st="on">Iraklion</st1:city></st1:place> churches. In the evening, Good Friday evening service and candlelight procession around the church in the neighbourhood with the Epitaphios <strong>(Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner)</strong></span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 9pt;">This day will be a combination of Tourism and Religion. A visit to the country side. We will enjoy the preparations of the Holly Saturday in the small villages, at the monasteries, at the churches, at the houses. It is a family celebration, all the members of the family are coming together to celebrate the Easter. There is a sacred feeling around. Lunch at a local tavern with traditional dishes of the day. Free the rest of the day in order to rest for the midnight Resurrection Service at the church with candles and the noisy celebration. Traditional meal of Mayeritsa (the special Easter soup) after the service (after midnight). <strong>(Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner)</strong><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<strong><span style="color: red;">Day 7: Easter Monday: </span></strong><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 9pt;">A full day tour west Crete Lunch at the nearby picturesque <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:placetype w:st="on">village</st1:placetype> of<st1:placename w:st="on">Argiroupolis</st1:placename></st1:place>. On the way back to the hotel we’ll visit the legendary monastery of Arkadi. Dinner</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 9pt;"> </span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 9pt;">at</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 9pt;"> </span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 9pt;">the</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 9pt;"> </span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 9pt;">hotel</span><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 9pt;">. <strong>(Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner)</strong></span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 9pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 18pt;">Soft white goat cheese the <b>Cretan Mizithra</b>.</span><span lang="EN-US" style="color: navy; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 18.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"> </span><br />
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 18pt;">I believe is hard to find it. <o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 18pt;">The closest cheese to <b>Cretan mizithra</b> is the <b>Italian
Ricotta</b> cheese or any kind of fresh goat cheese (chevre cheese) <o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 18pt;">Place the cheese in a bowl. Add 1 egg,
half a wine glass of sugar, 1 table spoon of cinnamon. Mix it well and the
filling is ready <o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 18pt;">Buy from the super market 1 phylo dough
and cut it as shown in the photo in 3 parts.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 18pt;">Follow the directions bellow and make as
many as the phylo allows Around 25 pieces. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 18pt;">Put the pan in the oven and cook for 25-30
minutes in hot oven until the phylo gets golden brown. By the time cooked the
pastry, prepare a syrup. 3 wine glass of sugar, 2 wine glasses of water, 1
cinnamon stick and two pieces of lemon skin. Don’t pure the bourekakia with the
syrup when both are hot. Leave bourekakia be a little cold and then pure with
hot syrup <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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market, </span><o:p></o:p></span><br />
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spoons honey (if not available can skip it), </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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spoons lemon juice </span><o:p></o:p></span><br />
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</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"> </span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 18.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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pastry sheets on a flat area and cut each into strips of about 10cm (3,5
inches).</span><o:p></o:p></span><br />
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the oven to 375 degrees F.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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PETIMEZI PUFF DONUTS</span><br />
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Delicious mouthful balls of dough deep fried until golden then drizzled with molassa
syrup or honey and sprinkled with sesame and cinnamon. <o:p></o:p></span></b><br />
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GREEK VEGETARIAN AND VEGAN FOOD</span></span></b></div>
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for many vegans honey is not included in their nutrition we have replaced
honey with the grapes syrup called Petimezi or any kind of vegan syrup</span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><span lang="EN-GB">In Greek: </span>ΛΟΥΚΟΥΜΑΔΕΣ<span lang="EN-GB">, pronounced loo-koo-MAH-thes<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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but yeast donuts that are drizzled with copious amounts of honey syrup and
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</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 18pt; font-weight: normal;">or Loukoumathes </span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-weight: normal;">an amazing traditional Greek dessert</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-weight: normal;"> </span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-weight: normal;">- </span><span lang="EN-GB" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 18pt; font-weight: normal;">popular traditional </span><span lang="EN-GB" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 18pt; font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">sweet
little</span> </span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-weight: normal;">fluffy<span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial;"> - </span>light-as-air - <span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial;">Greek honey puffs. It’s a deep fried dough pastry made
</span></span><span lang="EN-GB" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 18pt; font-weight: normal;">balls of dough </span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-weight: normal;">which are deep - fried until golden and
crispy,</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-weight: normal;"> </span><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 18pt; font-weight: normal;">then drizzled with honey and
sprinkled with </span><span lang="EN-GB" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 18pt; font-weight: normal;">sesame
seeds and cinnamon! </span></span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-weight: normal;">Little bites of heaven! </span><span lang="EN-GB" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 18pt; font-weight: normal;">And </span><span lang="EN-GB" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 18pt; font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">one of the oldest recorded desserts in Greek
history. </span><span style="letter-spacing: .2pt;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">In ancient <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:country-region w:st="on">Greece</st1:country-region></st1:place>, were served to the winners
of the Greek Olympics.</span><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></h1>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">The loukoumades are delicious little mouthfuls of heaven that melted in
our mouths.</span></h1>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large; font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-GB">Lightly crisp outside, tender yet pleasantly chewy inside these puffy, yeast-risen
balls are soooo good<span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial;"> light airy, crispy pastries
</span></span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 18.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">crisp on the outside and fluffy on the inside – and
they are absolutely delicious.</span></span><span lang="EN-GB" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 18pt; font-weight: normal;"><o:p></o:p></span></h1>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 18pt;">In the city of Heraklion island of Crete where I live, we eat Loukoumades as breakfast accompanied by a glass of cold water or a cup of coffee or a glass of fresh milk. </span><br />
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 18pt;">In my city there are 5 small pastry shops serving Loukoumades since 100 years back. </span><br />
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 18pt;">There are very popular and just delicious!!!</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 18pt;">Loukoumades are
best if eaten warm, the same day they are made.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: xx-small; font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large; font-weight: normal;">This
amazing pastry, Greek Honey Puffs loukoumades are easy to make. </span><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></h1>
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out the recipe so you can enjoy them year-round!</span></span></h1>
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<b><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 18pt; text-shadow: none;">To make
Loukoumades</span></b><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 18pt; text-shadow: none;">: <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 18pt;">Put the flour and the salt in a bowl
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 18pt;">Gradually add some lukewarm water
until you have a paste that is neither too fluid nor too thick.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 18pt;">Cover the bowl with a towel and let
it stand for about an hour.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 18pt;">The batter doubles in size and forms
"bubbles", <o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 18pt;">Using two spoons carefully drop about a teaspoon full of batter for each
puff into the hot oil. </span></div>
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from the oil with a slotted spoon </span><br />
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loukoumades <o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 18pt;">or the honey and sprinkle with sesame
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cooked the way they cook it in the Cretan Monasteries. The tastes of the peas,
carrots and dill are just wonderfully enhanced by the taste of the olive oil.</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="background: white; color: #333333; font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 18.0pt; letter-spacing: .3pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"> <o:p></o:p></span></h1>
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Greek vegetarian / vegan dishes using seasonal vegetables <span class="apple-style-span">with a tomato sauce and very
oily. </span></span></span><br />
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of them is </span><b style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 18pt;">arakas</b><span style="font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 18pt;"> or </span><b style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 18pt;">mpizelia</b><span style="font-family: "verdana"; font-size: 18pt;"> (peas) that combined with carrots
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many Mediterranean countries in their recipes they use sugar in tomato sauces.
In <st1:place w:st="on">Crete</st1:place> we don’t do that! We like tastes to
be real, pure and if there is any sourness in taste, <b>we love it! </b></span><span lang="EN-GB" style="color: #0a0a0a; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 18.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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is an amazing dish enjoyed as a meal in it self during periods of feast and on
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preferably organic, frozen peas. </span></span><span lang="EN-GB" style="background: white; color: #0a0a0a; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="background: white; color: #0a0a0a; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Just a few simple ingredients
make this delicious food imaginable. Fresh tomato, onion, carrot, dill, salt
and pepper and peas are swimming in amazing! <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="background: white; color: #0a0a0a; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">No need to have any experience in the kitchen or cooking.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="background: white; color: #0a0a0a; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">In a baking pan you put the peas, tomato, carrot, onion, dill, salt, pepper, olive oil and water and put it in the oven. </span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="background: white; color: #0a0a0a; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Let it cook for 40-50 minutes and you have an incretible - tasty and healthy food! </span></div>
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<b><span lang="EN-GB" style="background: white; font-family: Arial; font-size: 18pt;">One of the mistakes
that they usually do about the Greek Kitchen is to say that it has mainly meat
dishes. <o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span lang="EN-GB" style="background: white; font-family: Arial; font-size: 18pt;">Actually, as I
always say, in all my recipes, Greek cuisine has a huge number of the best
vegetarian dishes someone can find. <o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 18pt;">Gigantes
fournou translates as<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><strong>giant baked beans</strong>. They are
traditionally cooked with a tomato based sauce in the oven.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="background: white; font-family: Arial; font-size: 18pt;">Super healthy, and full
of filling,<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><i><span style="border: none windowtext 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: none windowtext 0cm; padding: 0cm;">Gigantes Plaki</span></i><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>(</span><span style="background: white; font-family: Arial; font-size: 18pt;">γίγαντες</span><span style="background: white; font-family: Arial; font-size: 18pt;"> </span><span style="background: white; font-family: Arial; font-size: 18pt;">πλακί</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="background: white; font-family: Arial; font-size: 18pt;">), is a popular meal<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>all
over <st1:country-region w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Greece</st1:place></st1:country-region>
and you can enjoy at room temperature.</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="background: white; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="background: white; font-family: Arial; font-size: 18pt;">Gigantes, or giant white
beans, are slow-baked in a tomatoes sauce until they are creamy and
caramelized. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 18pt; letter-spacing: 0.35pt;">Gigantes are
large white kidney-shaped beans.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="background: white; font-family: Arial; font-size: 18pt; font-weight: normal;">The
beans are baked in a simple tomato sauce <span class="apple-converted-space">that</span>
uses plenty of fresh herbs. In this recipe I have used onions, garlic, leeks,
carrots, tomato, oregano, salt, pepper and extra virgin olive oil. Leeks can be
replaces by spinach or any other green you like.<o:p></o:p></span></h1>
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takes a bit of time with the soaking the beans over night followed by simmering
them and then making the tomato sauce and finally baking everything but it is
worth it. <o:p></o:p></span></h1>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="background: white; font-family: Arial; font-size: 18pt; font-weight: normal;">As
you can see the Gigantes plaki turned out really well! <o:p></o:p></span></h1>
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beans are nice, tender and creamy and they have a great meaty texture. <o:p></o:p></span></h1>
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tomato sauce has reduced down until it turned nice and thick and full of flavour!
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the beans in the oven until the top just started to charred and believe me
these caramelized bits are the tastiest part of all. <o:p></o:p></span></h1>
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<strong><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 20pt;">Gigantes Plaki – a small pot full</span></strong><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 20pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 18pt;">1 tea cup dried giant beans (1</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 18pt;">00g )<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 18pt;">1 </span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 18pt;">large tomato or 2 medium size, roughly chopped<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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George Portokalakishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09535012257288703149noreply@blogger.com1Ελλάδα39.074208 21.82431199999996432.6968945 11.497163499999964 45.4515215 32.151460499999963tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1767011316176783923.post-56291439322284383862015-01-23T06:16:00.002-08:002015-11-10T07:11:02.883-08:00GREEK RECIPES; BOILED LEAFY GREENS - HORTA VRASTA<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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with a bit of olive oil and lemon, you will really enjoy the clean, pure taste dishes
that smell and taste of nature.</span></div>
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eaten with olive oil and lemon juice accompanied with fried potatoes, raw
onion, bread and olives</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="background: white; color: black; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">.</span></span><span lang="EN-GB" style="color: black; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 18.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p></o:p></span><br />
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learned from my grand father and my mother how the various greens should be
cooked and which ones should be combined in stews and pies.</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="background: white; color: black; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; text-shadow: none;"> <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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favourite! I blanch different kinds of horta together, and eat them as a salad,
simply dressed with fresh lemon juice and fruity olive oil</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="background: white; color: black; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: xx-small; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; text-shadow: none;">.</span></div>
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grandfather and like many Cretans, I drink this wild greens broth adding a
little of olive oil and plenty of lemon juice. Not as a health potion, but
because I love its taste</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="background: white; color: black; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; text-shadow: none;">. </span><span lang="EN-GB" style="background: white; color: black; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 18.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; text-shadow: none;">Every
time I boil greens, I put aside bottles of it in my refrigerator to enjoy
during the following days.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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have discovered that most of these wild plants contain antioxidants and other
nutrients which promote good health.</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="background: white; color: black; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; text-shadow: none;"> <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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prepare wild greens</span></b><b><span lang="EN-GB" style="color: black; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 18.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p></o:p></span></b></span></div>
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green vegetables and wash them well. They need careful washing in order to
remove soil and dust.</span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="color: #4c7c95; font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: large;">Great for
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: ffNexus; font-size: 48pt; font-weight: normal;">GREECE 2015</span></span></h1>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;"><b><span lang="EN" style="color: #788c6e; font-size: 16pt;">FOOD, WINE AND COOKING HOLIDAYS IN CRETE</span></b></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;"><b><span lang="EN" style="color: #788c6e; font-size: 16pt;">Guided Cooking Tour of Crete Explores Island’s Local
Cuisine and Ancient Culture</span></b></span><br />
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 16.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">This holiday is for
people who would like to learn some basic skills in preparing the famous Cretan
Mediterranean Vegetarian Cuisine. They will gain hands on experience through
class participation. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 16.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Participants will
learn various cooking methods, the big protein question, what foods replace
meat, how to balance their diet, eat nutritiously, meal planning tips, and
where to shop for ingredients. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;">Dear
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<st1:place w:st="on"><b><span lang="EN-GB" style="background: white; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;">Porto</span></b></st1:place><b><span lang="EN-GB" style="background: white; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;"> Club</span></b><span lang="EN-GB" style="background: white; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;"> and <b>Paleologos S. A </b>want to thank you for your
past patronage, as a thank you to you, we are delighted to offer an Exclusive Guest
Offer. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="background: white; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;">Take advantage of the
special discount for the superb cooking holiday in <st1:place w:st="on">Crete</st1:place>
on</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="background: white; color: navy; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"> </span><b><span lang="EN-GB" style="background: white; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;">April</span></b><span lang="EN-GB" style="background: white; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;">, <b>May,</b> <b>June</b>, </span><b><span lang="EN-GB" style="background: white; color: navy; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">October</span></b><span lang="EN-GB" style="background: white; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;">
and </span><b><span lang="EN-GB" style="background: white; color: navy; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Nov</span></b><b><span lang="EN-GB" style="background: white; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;">ember, 2015.</span></b><span lang="EN-GB" style="background: white; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;">Five different available dates/weeks have
been chosen from our side for you. Each of these dates is based on maximum
eight (8) persons (individuals, couples or families).<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;">Dates:</span></b><b><span lang="EN-US" style="color: maroon; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"> </span></b><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;">April</span></b><b><span lang="EN-US" style="color: red; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"> 19-25,
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</span></b><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;">October</span></b><b><span lang="EN-US" style="color: red; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"> 04-
10, </span></b><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;">November.</span></b><b><span lang="EN-US" style="color: red; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">01-07,
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<b><span lang="EN-GB" style="color: #788c6e; font-family: "Century Gothic"; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">REGULAR RATE:</span></b><b><span lang="EN-GB" style="color: #788c6e; font-family: "Century Gothic"; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"> </span></b><b><s><span lang="EN-GB" style="color: #788c6e; font-family: "Century Gothic"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">$3328</span></s></b><b><span lang="EN-GB" style="color: #788c6e; font-family: "Century Gothic"; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span lang="EN-GB" style="color: #788c6e; font-family: "Century Gothic"; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">SPECIAL RATE:</span></b><b><span lang="EN-GB" style="color: #788c6e; font-family: "Century Gothic"; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"> </span></b><b><span lang="EN-GB" style="color: red; font-family: "Century Gothic"; font-size: 20.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">$3060*</span></b><b><span lang="EN-GB" style="color: #788c6e; font-family: "Century Gothic"; font-size: 20.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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person f</span><span lang="EN" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN;">or a <span style="color: navy;">small group of 5</span> traveler
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<span lang="EN" style="color: navy; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN;">You travel 5 but you pay for 4: </span><span lang="EN" style="color: #788c6e; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN;">$3060 X 4 = $12240 instead the $16640 value and save $4400</span><span lang="EN" style="color: navy; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;">This special offer is addressed to small
groups of 5 people specially and any other you feel like to invite friend or
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<b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;">Additionally!</span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;"> No need to pay now! </span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;">Keep your money for
longer. This is how it works: there's no need to pay for the entire holiday
course up front – all you do is pay a small deposit of <b>$800</b> now, and then pay the remainder in
cash by arrival at the airport when we meet each other the day of arrival in <st1:place w:st="on">Crete</st1:place> …<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span></span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;"><o:p></o:p></span><br />
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Greece</st1:place> with Accommodations, All meals, Wineries visits and tasting
and Excursions<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<strong><span lang="EN-GB" style="color: #788c6e; font-family: Arial; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">A CULTURAL AND
HISTORICAL JOURNEY THROUGH FOOD AND WINE</span></strong><span class="apple-converted-space"><span lang="EN-GB" style="color: #788c6e; font-family: Arial; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"> </span></span><span lang="EN-GB" style="color: #788c6e; font-family: Arial; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">This vacation will be so much
more than tasting fine wines and eating. You'll meet many of the locals, be
touched by how warm and welcoming they are and by their passion for their
region their wines and their food. It will be a truly local and memorable experience
where you'll go home having made many New Greek friends!</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="color: #ff9900; font-family: Arial; font-size: 18.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-font-size: 14.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="background: white; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;">Take advantage of the
special discount for the superb wine and food holiday in Central and Northern
Greece SPRING AND FALL 2015: </span><span lang="EN-GB" style="background: white; color: navy; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"> </span><b><span lang="EN-GB" style="background: white; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;">April</span></b><span lang="EN-GB" style="background: white; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;">, <b>May,</b> <b>June</b>, </span><b><span lang="EN-GB" style="background: white; color: navy; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">October</span></b><span lang="EN-GB" style="background: white; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;">
and </span><b><span lang="EN-GB" style="background: white; color: navy; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">Nov</span></b><b><span lang="EN-GB" style="background: white; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;">ember, 2015.</span></b><span lang="EN-GB" style="background: white; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;">Five different available dates have been chosen from our side for you. Each
of these dates is based on maximum eight (8) persons (individuals, couples or
families).<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;">Dates:</span></b><b><span lang="EN-US" style="color: maroon; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"> </span></b><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;">April</span></b><b><span lang="EN-US" style="color: red; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"> 03-17,
</span></b><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;">May</span></b><b><span lang="EN-US" style="color: red; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"> 10-23,
</span></b><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;">June</span></b><b><span lang="EN-US" style="color: red; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"> 01
-14, </span></b><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;">October</span></b><b><span lang="EN-US" style="color: red; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"> 11-
24, </span></b><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;">November.</span></b><b><span lang="EN-US" style="color: red; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;">08-21,
2015</span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="color: maroon; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span lang="EN-GB" style="color: #788c6e; font-family: "Century Gothic"; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">REGULAR
RATE:</span></b><b><span lang="EN-GB" style="color: #788c6e; font-family: "Century Gothic"; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"> </span></b><b><s><span lang="EN-GB" style="color: #788c6e; font-family: "Century Gothic"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">$5989 </span></s></b><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;">(For One Person, Double Occupancy)</span><b><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span lang="EN-GB" style="color: #788c6e; font-family: "Century Gothic"; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">SPECIAL RATE:</span></b><b><span lang="EN-GB" style="color: #788c6e; font-family: "Century Gothic"; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"> </span></b><b><span lang="EN-GB" style="color: red; font-family: "Century Gothic"; font-size: 20.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">$5500*</span></b><b><span lang="EN-GB" style="color: #788c6e; font-family: "Century Gothic"; font-size: 20.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="color: #788c6e; font-family: Arial; font-size: 22.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN;">$5500 </span><span lang="EN" style="color: navy; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN;">per
person f</span><span lang="EN" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN;">or a <span style="color: navy;">small group of 5</span> traveler
package<span style="color: navy;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="color: navy; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN;">You travel 5 but you pay for 4: </span><span lang="EN" style="color: #788c6e; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN;">$5500 X 4 = $22000 instead the $29945 value and save $7945</span><span lang="EN" style="color: navy; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;">This special offer is addressed to small
groups of 5 people specially and any other you feel like to invite friend or
family.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;">Additionally!</span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;"> No need to pay now! </span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;">Keep your money for
longer. This is how it works: there's no need to pay for the entire holiday
course up front – all you do is pay a small deposit of <b>$1500</b> now, and then pay the remainder
in cash by arrival at the airport when we meet each other the day of arrival in
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George Portokalakishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09535012257288703149noreply@blogger.com1Ελλάδα39.074208 21.82431199999996432.6968945 11.497163499999964 45.4515215 32.151460499999963tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1767011316176783923.post-82484677449789879322015-01-17T08:34:00.002-08:002015-11-10T21:37:32.865-08:00GREEK RECIPES: CHICK PEAS IN LEMON <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<b><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: 20pt;">CHICK PEAS IN LEMON – FLOUR SAUCE<o:p></o:p></span></b><br />
<b><span lang="EN-GB" style="background: white; color: red; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 20.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: x-large;">A typical chickpea soup from Crete</span><o:p></o:p></span></b><br />
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="color: #444444; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: xx-small; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><a href="http://blog.traveleurope.com/en/author/giorgos-portokalakis/" style="background-color: white; font-size: x-large;">by.George Portokalakis</a></span></div>
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<b><span lang="EN-GB" style="color: red; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: xx-small; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">A great choice for vegetarians and vegans!<o:p></o:p></span></b><br />
<b><span lang="EN-GB" style="color: red; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: xx-small; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">An easy / simple very tasty and velvety casserole vegan dish!<o:p></o:p></span></b><br />
<b><span lang="EN-GB" style="background: white; color: red; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: xx-small; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">It is simple and worth trying.</span></b><b><span lang="EN-GB" style="color: red; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 20.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><o:p></o:p></span></b><br />
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<b><span lang="EN-GB" style="background: white; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 20pt;">Revithia
Dermbie </span></b><span lang="EN-GB" style="background: white; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 20pt;">(serves 2)</span><b><span lang="EN-GB" style="background: white; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 16pt;"><br />
</span></b><span lang="EN-GB" style="background: white; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 18pt;">1 cup dry chickpeas (150
gr)</span><br />
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<span style="background: white;">1 medium size onion chopped</span></span><br />
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<span style="background: white;">100gr olive oil (2/3 of a cup or wine glass)</span></span><br />
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<span style="background: white;">Salt and pepper to taste</span><br />
<span style="background: white;">Boiling water- about 1litre</span></span><b><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: 20pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></b><br />
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: 18pt; text-shadow: none;">The night before, place your dried chickpeas in a
bowl and enough water to cover the chickpeas by about 2 inches. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: 18pt;">Next day, strain and rinse
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: 18pt;">and add them to a pot with chopped onions. </span><span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: 18pt;">Add water to cover them </span><br />
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: 18pt;">and simmer till cooked, about 1 and ½ hour. <o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: 18pt;">As always in Greek
soups, the olive oil gets added at the very end which</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="color: red; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 18.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"> </span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: 18pt;">makes the soup velvety smooth.</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: 16pt;"> <o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: 18pt;">Cretans have the lowest
heart disease rate in the world, which scientists put down to the use of good
extra virgin olive oil and the abundance of pulses, fruits and veggies!<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: 18pt;">In an hour add the olive
oil and salt and keep cooking until tender. <o:p></o:p></span><br />
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IN OLIVE OIL</span><o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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of people think is mostly about meat? </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 18pt; text-shadow: none;">The fact is that more
than half of what you'll find in any Greek restaurant menu or Greek recipes is vegetarian.</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 14pt; text-shadow: none;"> <o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 18pt;">Thanks to the Greek Orthodox Christian religion <b>Ladera – the olive
oil foods</b> - (a special subcategory of casseroles, exclusively made of greens,
vegetables and grains in olive oil) are due to Greek Orthodox Christian
religion commands.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 18pt; text-shadow: none;">Due to the church, Greeks joins the huge variety
of absolutely vegetarian foods <b>“Ladera”</b> that for centuries accompanies
with few olives and bread covered up the daily needs of the working hard
farmers at the fields<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 18pt;">One of the m</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 18pt;">any dishes of the big variety of
Greek cuisine’s specialties is IMAM a</span><span lang="EN-US" style="background: rgb(242, 247, 248); font-family: Arial; font-size: 18pt; text-shadow: none;"> </span><span lang="EN-GB" style="background: rgb(242, 247, 248); font-family: Arial; font-size: 18pt; text-shadow: none;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">very simple dish to make and takes only a few ingredients.</span><o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="background: white; font-family: Arial; font-size: 18pt; text-shadow: none;">I love
this simple to make classic dish, one of the most<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><span style="border: none windowtext 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: none windowtext 0cm; padding: 0cm;">popular eggplant dishes </span>in
my place during periods of feast. </span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 18pt; text-shadow: none;"><br />
<span style="background: white;">Eggplants or aubergines are one of the most</span></span><span lang="EN-GB" style="background: white; font-family: Arial; font-size: 18pt;"> </span><span lang="EN-GB" style="background: white; font-family: Arial; font-size: 18pt; text-shadow: none;">popular vegetables in Crete and <st1:country-region w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Greece</st1:place></st1:country-region>; the queen of vegetables I
can say! <o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="background: white; font-family: Arial; font-size: 18pt; text-shadow: none;">I have
over 120 recipes showcasing eggplant the vegan and vegetarian way and over 50 more
including meat. You can understand how popular they are!</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="background: white; font-family: Arial; font-size: 18pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 18pt;">The aubergines
are gently filled with a generous mixture of onions, tomatoes and garlic. This
dish is in the category of vegetables cooked in olive oil the called “<b>Ladera - </b>"<b>olive oil foods</b>"</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 14pt;"> </span><b><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"> </span></b><span lang="EN-GB" style="border: 1pt none windowtext; font-family: Arial; font-size: 18pt; padding: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">in<b> Cretan </b>and</span><b><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"> Greek cuisine,</span> </b></span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 18pt;">where
the vegetables are filled with an olive oil, onions, garlic, and tomatoes spiced
with cumin and pepper and served hot, warm, room temperature or cold. It is
delicious and just melts in the mouth.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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you order Imam at a Greek restaurant, you will be served a plate of two
eggplants stuffed with a herbed tomato/onion/garlic mixture.</span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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eggplant dish is so delicious! <o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="color: #212121; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: xx-small; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">3-4 garlic cloves, finely chopped<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 18pt;">Leaving the hat on the aubergines, </span><span lang="EN-GB" style="background: white; font-family: Arial; font-size: 18pt; text-shadow: none;">make a
lengthwise slit, almost from end to end, cutting into the flesh about 1 inch
deep.</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="background: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial; font-size: 18.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-font-weight: normal; text-shadow: none;"><o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 18pt;">Now heat pure
olive oil in a broad frying pan.</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 14pt;"> <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 18pt;">Place the
aubergines into the hot oil and fry for about 15-20 minutes, turning them
occasionally, until <span style="background: #F9F9F9;">the flesh is soft</span>.</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 14pt;"> <o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 18pt;">Remove them and put
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 18pt;"><b>FOR THE FILLING:</b></span><br />
<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 18pt;">Add a bit more oil to the pan and fry the onions and the garlic
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 18pt;">salt, pepper and cumin </span><br />
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aubergines and cover them up.</span><span lang="EN-GB"> </span></span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 18pt;">Try to stuff in as much
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="background: rgb(249, 249, 249); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: xx-small;">Bake in the oven for 40-45 minutes </span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 18pt;">at 180 degrees </span><span lang="EN-GB" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: xx-small;">or until the eggplants are cooked
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before serving with some of the cooking juices spooned over the top.</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 18pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 18pt;">24 hours later
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<b><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: 18pt;">STUFFED ZUCCHINI AND MEAT
RICE MEATBALLS IN AN EGG LEMON SAUCE<o:p></o:p></span></b><br />
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<b><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: 18pt;">A classic delicacy made basically with meatballs (youvarlakia),
rice and few zucchini. It’s really simple, and it’s simplicity of preparation
and presentation, is actually what the Greek cooking is.<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: 18pt;">Giouvarlakia
are meatballs made with rice in the mixture cooked in water or stock and
served (traditionally) in egg-lemon soup (Avgolemono). <o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: 18pt;">Delicious! This dish
really is good. <o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: 18pt;">For the stuffed
zucchini:<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: 18pt;">I use the long green zucchini / courgettes. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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(smallish, you want good control).<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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and sides of the zucchini. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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you also want room for a decent amount of filling. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; font-family: "arial"; font-size: 18pt;">This way you can sort of feel how close you’re
getting to the sides.</span></div>
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the ones I use, the knife is the best choice.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: 18pt;">The total cooking
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: 18pt;">Result? <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: 18pt;">Gorgeous. Really tasty. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: 18pt; text-shadow: none;">For the
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: 18pt; text-shadow: none;">500 g minced meat
(pork/beef/chicken/lamb) (18 ounces)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: 18pt; text-shadow: none;">1 large onion grated<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: 18pt; text-shadow: none;">1 egg <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: 18pt; text-shadow: none;">½ cup medium grain
rice (not boiled)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: 18pt; text-shadow: none;">½ cup</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "ms gothic"; font-size: 18pt; text-shadow: none;">
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flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: 18pt; text-shadow: none;">5 zucchinis<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: 18pt; text-shadow: none;">1 tbsp </span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "ms gothic"; font-size: 18pt; text-shadow: none;">
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: 18pt; text-shadow: none;">1 tsp</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "ms gothic"; font-size: 18pt; text-shadow: none;">
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pepper<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: 18pt; text-shadow: none;">1 le</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: 18pt; text-shadow: none;">mon, juiced<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="text-shadow: none;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: x-large;">For the egg lemon sauce</span><span style="font-size: 18pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></h3>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="background: rgb(251, 251, 246); font-family: "arial"; font-size: 18pt; text-shadow: none;">Juice
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: 18pt; text-shadow: none;">1 tsp flour <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: 18pt;">HOW TO DO IT:<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: 18pt; text-shadow: none;">Place grated onion, <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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simmer and cook, covered, for 40 minutes or until meatballs are cooked through
and the soup seams creamy enough. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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another 4-5 times. Stir egg and lemon mixture back into saucepan of remaining
soup. </span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: 18pt;">We do that because we don’t want to put
straight the eggs into the hot mix. It might be cooked immediately and be like
an omelette.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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the mixture with the eggs and the soup is in a normal temperature, we pour it back
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