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Welcome to Greece.  We'll pick you up at the airport and transfer you to your hotel in Plaka - the oldest neighborhood in Athens located at the foothills of the Acropolis.  Plaka is a magical place, with its little stores, cafes, outside restaurants is like a little oasis in the middle of hustling and bustling Athens.  We'll dine in a small restaurant, for your first taste of authentic Greek cuisine.

Today we'll take it easy and try to recover a bit from the jet lag. Walk where the ancient Greeks used to walk more than two thousand years ago.  It is truly a magnificent experience.  Spend the day exploring the Acropolis.

Delphi and its Oracle.  One of the most sacred places in all of ancient Greece.  The site has been considered sacred since the Bronze age.  Legend has it that the site was guarded by a dragon called Pytho, before Apollo killed her and took over the Oracle.   Ancient kings would consult the Oracle before going to war.  Delphi was thought to be the center of the world, there is a strange vibe to this place as if it realy were...

Our destination today - Meteora - meaning ‘suspended in air’ is a unique set of rock formations in the middle of a valley.  On top of the rocks monks have build monasteries dating back to the 14th century.    Most of them are open to the public and the old rope and net used to hoist the monks up the cliffs onto the monasteries have been replaced by steps carved on the rock it self.  It is a long way up the monasteries but they are definitely worth a visit. This is a site not to be missed.

Heading west on some of the twistiest roads in Greece, we’ll climb the pass of Katara (meaning “the curse” in Greek).  It is an excellent motorcycle ride climbing its way over 1690m and then back down again - hair-pin galore.  The town of Metsovo, still picturesque as it was hundreds of years ago. Its traditional houses built of stones and wood, the picturesque paths, the stony fountains with the cool running water, the pure and traditional manners and customs of the inhabitants, the various gastronomic treats, the cafeterias, the bars, the clubs and the many sights that you can visit make it an ideal place to rest and have fun.  While in Metsovo, one has to try the cheeses and wines this place is famous for.

A quick ride and an hour on the ferry will get us to the beautiful island of Corfu (Kerkyra in Greek).  Corfu is the most northern island of a group of seven in the Ionian sea.  The island is dominated by a mountainous landscape, dense vegetation, long golden beaches, many traditional villages, Byzantine churches, several museums and impressive Venetian fortresses.  Corfu is one of the most beautiful and most visited island in all of Greece.

The old town of Corfu is one of UNESCO´s World Heritage site.  A traveler can spend weeks if not months discovering this island.  You can spend the day in town resting, go off on your own, or join our little tour of the island.  The town itself is as charming as it can be.  It is a mixture of Venetian, French, English and Greek architecture and culture.  Small alley ways, souvenir shops, churches, forts, outside cafes, restaurants, all await you to discover them.

We'll catch the early morning ferry for the main land.  Today´s destination is Nafpaktos.  One of the most interesting towns in the area and has perhaps the most impressive castle in Greece after Nafplio. Known as Lepanto in the middle ages a famous naval battle took place here in 1571. The town has a beautiful fortified harbor and a platanos shaded main square. There are two long attractive beaches on either side of the harbor and lots of restaurants, cafes and hotels. A visit up the fort is a must.  It is a short ride from the town, and then a quick hike up to the top.  The view from up here is spectacular.

On our way to Pylos we’ll cross a 4-pylon cable-stayed Bridge that has the longest suspended deck in the world (2,252m / 7,388ft) from Rio to Antirio.  And then on to Olympia.  Olympia, where the Olympic games first started in 776 BC.  The sight is quite remarkable, and there are no words to really describe it - it has to be experienced first hand.  There are some things in particular that would grab your attention such as: the stadium which could seat at least 20,000 people and was the largest of its kind; the Temple of Hera where the Olympic flame is lit from the sun and then taken by runners to light the torch wherever the games are being held, a tradition which dates all the way back to 1936 AD; the museum across the road containing the 4th Century BC statue of Hermes by Praxiteles, familiar to anyone who has taken art history, plus a number of other finds from the excavations including the Nike of Victory  by Paeonios. According to Olympic legend she used to come down from the sky to hand a palm leaf to the winners.

Our final destination today is the rock of Monemvasia.  In our way there we'll pass through Kalamata (famous for its olives), Mistras with its fortresses, palace, churches and monasteries (which by the way were named a UNESCO World Heritage Site), Sparta, home of Leonidas and his 300 worriers and finally the breathtaking Monemvasia.

Monemvasia from a distance looks like an inhospitable rock in the sea.  Meaning ¨single entrance¨ in Greek one can see why while crossing the narrow little bridge separating this fortified rock from Peloponnisos.  Once you cross the gate into the little village it's like you've crossed into a different time.  This is a very well preserved village dating back to 1100 AD.  Houses made of stone and streets made of cobble, both long and narrow.  In the past few years the place is becoming a popular destination for European and American tourists.  Monemvasia is known for its wine as well as its sweets but for its cuisine as well.  A great place to spend a day and relax.

Back on the road on our way to Epidavros.  It's a great ride - we'll ride over mountains first, and then by the Gulf of Argolikos.  We'll arrive with enough time to tour the ancient site of Epidavros. The most famous of the ruins is the theatre of The Sanctuary of Asklepios.  The acoustics of the theater is a true marvel, one has to experience first hand to appreciate.  To this day, plays are still performed here. 

Today we're heading back to Athens.  Along the way we'll cross the canal of Korinthos and stop by Marathonas - the place that inspired the modern marathons.  A farewell dinner awaits us at the end of our day after we drop off the motorcycles. 

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