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| Excursion Santorini |
Santorini is one of the islands you have to see once in your life. This volcanic island is definitely worth a visit! It is regarded as the last remaining piece of the lost world of Atlantis. The island was created 80.000 years ago, when the first volcanic eruption created the Stroggilli. It was first inhabited 2000 BC and is considered the bastion of Minoan civilisaton. A second eruption in 1450 BC completely destroyed the old island, causing a tidal wave to destroy most of the northern shores of Crete. In 304 AD Saint Irene of Thessaloniki was exiled here, and ever since the island has been called Santa Irini, or Santorini. Its capital is the cosmopolitan Fira. This city offers an amazing view of the caldera. In the city centre, the museum of prehistoric Thira, the monastery of the Dominican nuns and the Cathedral Ypapanti are worth visiting.
A road of approximately 15 km will lead you to Oia, the most picturesque town of Santorini. Oia is famous for its narrow streets, beautiful small houses that look like they were made out of cake. Kritinet offers four possibilities to visit wonderful Santorini. You can go by catamaran, a fast boat that only takes 2 hours to go to Santorini from the port of Heraklion. Arriving at Santorini, you have a guided tour around the island. Of course, you also have free time to stroll around the beautiful towns yourself or drink a coffee in one of many nice taverns. Many reasons have made this island famous globally and most of us have seen a picture of this dream island (pictures of Santorini has been used in the world promotion of Greece as a touristic attraction).Scientiests relate this island with the mythical Atlantis. Als Jules Verne has made Santorini famous through his novels "Twenty thousand leagues under the sea" and "The mysterious island". Santorini is a mysterious island where the traces of life of volcano have influenced the island is the view of "Caldera" which is the most fascinating in the planet. Excursion Programm 08.30 h - Departure from Heraklion port with the Mega Jet Catamaran 10.45 h - Arrival at Santorini (Athinios Port) and departure to Oia by coch. 11.30 h - Arrival at Oia, and 30 min. guidet tour. Free time to enjoy the beaties of Oia untill 13.30 13.30 h - Departure from Oia to Firostefani 14.00 h - Arrival at Firostefani. 1 km walking tour to Fira over the impressive Caldera. Free time for sight seeing & shopping. 16.00 h - Departure from Fira to the port. Boat trip to the volcano with a traditional boat. Time for swimming in the volcano thermal hot springs 17.15 h - Departure from Athinios prot by Meag Jet Catamaran to Heraklion. 19.30 h - Arrival at Heraklion port  Walking along the Caldera! I took this picture on the way from Firostefani to Fira ! More pictures from the tour on the Kritinet facebook page ...>> All excursions can be booked on www.kritinet.com or at the local travel agency "Kritinet Travel" at the mainroad of Agia Pelagia Emails can be send to info@kritinet.com For more information and beautiful pictures take a look at the Kritinet facebook page !!! |
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From Oia, you can admire the world famous sunset.