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Standard Winter Itinerary (January/February/March)
This Itinerary
includes a variety of cultural activities and active pursuits.
Day 1 - Settle in
Arrival is usually through Kavala, which takes around 1 hour 1 ½
hours to the mountain Hotels.
You can settle in your Hotel and explore the area for yourself,
maybe relax around the fireplace in the hotel and we will then meet in
a Taverna for a traditional meal and wine. Tonight you will be able to
get the feel of your destination and relax together meeting the
locals.
Day 2 Excursion to Caves, Village walk, Evening in a
traditional Taverna for cookery & Dance lessons.
The picturesque journey to Αληστράτης
Alistrati caves takes around an hour on the coach. The tour of the
caves takes about 30 - 40 mins walking guided by an English Speaking
specialist.
We will leave the Caves around lunchtime and head for a small
traditional village called "Καλή Βρύση" "Kali
Vrysi with old houses and architecture that make perfect arts and
photographical opportunities, enjoying some homemade Greek Pies and
other village delights over coffee.
Another old village is "Καλλιθέα" "Kallithea"
where we will have Cookery and Greek Dancing Lessons in a modern but
traditional Taverna finishing the evening with a relaxing meal.
Day 3 Skiing on Falakro
Mount Falakro is the second largest Ski resort in Greece which is
perfect for beginners to try out skiing or snow boarding. There are
also a couple of challenging pistes for the more experience skier to
test out.
After a tiring day we will meet in a local mountain village taverna to
recover and taste the traditional winter cooking of Greece.
Day 4 Rest Day
A good day to discover the villages for yourself and relax in the
comforts of your Hotel around the fire places.
Day 5 Discovering the village of Pagoneri
Close to Falakro lies the traditional village of Pagoneri, steeped
in a rich history of struggles in the wars of Greece, the villagers
await to welcome you into their village that they are so proud of
which is one of the only areas with a preservation order. After
wandering through the old streets and taking in the amazing
architecture and traditional lives we will head to the only Taverna in
the village which is new but within keeping of the area. Here there
will be a dance teacher waiting to show you some traditional moves
followed by a cookery lesson when the villagers will share their
ancient recipes.
Day 6 Tour of the City of Kavala and Phillipi
We will start the day with a Tour of Καβάλα,
the City of Kavala and its famous Castle. There will also be an
opportunity for some retail therapy in the old narrow streets.
Later you will have the opportunity to walk in Alexander the
Greats footsteps. We will head to the Ancient Theatre of Phillipi
which is an archaeological site built by colonist from the Island of
Thassos in 360BC, known as Krindes until Alexander the Great's Father,
King Phillip occupied the City in 356BC. During July and August we can
arrange to watch an amazing Theatrical Tragedy in the ancient theatre,
however the play will be in Greek!
Day 7 rest day
Day 8 Skiing on Falakro
Once again we will enjoy a day in the snow mastering the pistes of
Falakro.
Day 9 Rest Day
A good day to discover the villages for yourself and relax in the
comforts of your Hotel around the fire places.
Day 10 - Visit to Winery, Dancing Lesson
An experienced dancing teacher will be waiting for us in the Hotel
to continue our experience with Greek Dancing.
Day 11 Mount Paggoe and Monastery
Today we will visit the Monastery of Παγγαίο
and re-trace the footsteps of the God Dionysus on Mount Pangaion.
Following the twisty road we will discover the Holy Monastery at the
top of the mountain which is visited by thousands of pilgrims from all
over Greece.
Later we will head to the very small ski resort but before and
after the snow falls there are interesting walks to enjoy with
fantastic scenery to capture. Even during the snow it is worth
visiting the area to take in the amazing natural beauty.
We will enjoy some traditional dance, cookery and language lessons
in a traditional Taverna of the area and enjoy the heat of the
fireplace whilst enjoying the snowy views outside.
Day 12 Rest Day
A chance to continue exploring the area for yourself or relax
around the fireplace chilling over a nice wine from your trip to the
winery.
Day 13 Skiing and Pagoneri
Once we have perfected our newly acquired skiing skills we will
return to the quaint village of Παγονέρι
Pagoneri to brush up on dancing and Greek. And enjoy a traditional
meal prepared by the villagers
Day 14 Visit to an old Town "Ξάνθη" "Xanthi" and
Cooking Lesson
Setting off in the morning we will take the road for Turkey,
heading to Ξάνθη Xanthi which is an old Town
with old architecture. You can wander through the old narrow streets
and discover the Old Market Town at your leisure. At lunch time we
have arranged a special cooking lesson for you, learning Greek and
other Eastern recipes. Of course after the lesson will a wonderful
meal will follow.
Day 15 - Home
Usually a lunchtime flight, arriving back in the UK early evening. |
