Pyrgos Kallistis is a traditional village on the Greek island of Santorini, 7.5km from Fira. Visit Pyrgos to soak up the atmosphere of this well-preserved, medieval town and enjoy a quiet escape from the tourist centers of Fira and Oia. In the foothills of Mount Profitis Ilias in the center of the ... Read More »
EAT, PRAY, LOVE IN THESSALONIKI
If you are craving a wholesome, picturesque getaway in 2024, consider the serene vistas and sunny people of Greece. Few nations can claim to be as beautiful or as remarkable. Greece is a welcoming, safe, and memorable destination for smitten couples, entire families, and solo adventurers alike. ... Read More »
Greece Tours – Name That Site!
This scenic mystery site is located on Mt. Parnassus, about 3 hours northwest of Athens. To the ancient Greeks, it was the center of the world, initially sacred to Gaia, the great mother, and an oracle site guarded by the monstrous Python. After the god Apollo killed the Python, he took over the ... Read More »
Greece Tours – Name that Site!
This site can be seen as part of several of our Greece tours. It's located on the Peloponnese peninsula, about a 90-minute drive from Athens. It's an easy daytrip from Athens and is also included in longer scheduled bus tours visiting historical sites such as Delphi and Olympia. The city was the ... Read More »
Morocco Tours: Name That Site!
Washed in shades of blue, this Moroccan mountain village is a meditation on the divine. In Jewish tradition, blue is the color of the divine. The village was founded in 1471 by Jews and Muslims fleeing the Spanish Reconquest. Jews also fled here prior to World War II but most left upon the ... Read More »
Turkey Tours – Name That Site!
Many of our Turkey tours include a visit here, an area in central Turkey known for fantastical rock formations, rock-cut churches and underground cities. It's not so much a 'site' as a region that we're looking for. Within the region, there are multiple distinct sites and one could spend days and ... Read More »
