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A tour in Crete |
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Welcome to Crete, the most beautiful island in the world.
Being on the crossroads of three continents - Europe, Asia and
Africa - the island of Crete developed one of the most ancient
and most important civilizations in the history of mankind:
the Minoan civilization that took its name from the mythical
king Minoas. Today the island has gained a worldwide reputation
due to its rich past, its natural beauties, the superb climate
and the hospitality of its people. |
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The island of Crete!
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A tour in Chania (Proposed Links and Maps)
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Chania, on the western side of the island, impresses the visitor
with the broad streets, the parks and the innumerable remainders
of the long-lasting Venetian and Turkish occupation. |
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A tour in Rethymno (Proposed Links and Maps)
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Rethymno, which is a continuation of the Minoan city Rethymna,
is probably the most picturesque town of the island, with
its narrow lanes, the old mansions and the dozens of fountains |
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A tour in Heraklion (Proposed Links and Maps)
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Description:
Iraklion has numerous monuments, especially of the Venetian
occupation era, while the Archaeological Museum of the
town is one of the most significant in the world.
In Knossos the magnificent palace reminds of the glorious
civilization that thrived about 4,000 years ago. |
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A tour in Agios Nikolaos (Proposed Links and Maps)
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Agios Nikolaos, built on the beautiful Mirabello bay,
is known as the Venice of the east, while in its center
there is a lake, where according to mythology, the goddesses
Athena and Aphrodite used to bathe. In Vai you will be astonished to see a tropical palm-tree
forest, which is unique in Europe. |
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