The winds have taken the Greek Expedition a long way – but the journey is far from over. New horizons lie ahead – but reaching them takes resources to follow courses on maps not yet drawn. At this very moment on our voyage, in the […]
2025 – two years abroad the Greek Expedition – new horizons ahead [newsletter] Read more »
The sites of World Heritage in Greece attract global admiration, with a total of 18 sites having received the prestigious award until 2023. These include well-known tourist destinations such as the Acropolis in Athens, Olympia, Delphi or the historic center of Rhodes. But there are
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On Amorgos, the easternmost of the Cycladic islands, new life is brought into the traditional crafts. Projects have been launched to restore and preserve the island’s dry-stone walls—structures built without binding materials—which are iconic features of the Cycladic landscape. The timeless role of the walls
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Lesser known attractions in Athens, Part 1 Join a fascinating tour of Athens’ lesser-known sights. Discover secret vaults, subterranean passages, crypts, and catacombs, hidden beneath the commercial streets of the city center. Walk on unmapped paths, step into underground treasure chambers, visit unknown museums, and
The Greek alphabet is a central part of Greece’s cultural heritage. Like the language, the alphabet has ancient origins and is among the oldest in the world still in use.Many letters look identical to our Latin ones, others remind us of them, while there are
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The small town of Soufli in northern Greece was selected as one of the world’s top tourist destinations for 2021, by World Tourism Organization (UNWTO). The award was justified by the fact that the city has managed to preserve traditional silk production in its full
The Greek expedition is currently going through the finishing touch up in the ship yard to improve the readiness for longer journeys, but still being able to anchor and explore some unknown places on the way. It is in the dock that real adventures begin.
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