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Leslie Lindenberg

Potomac, MD Travel Agent
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Leslie Lindenberg

Potomac, MD Travel Agent
A full-service Travel Leaders Associate Agency
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25+ Years of Experience
COUNTRIES VISITED:Greece
PLACES VISITED:Athens, Crete, Santorini
SUGGESTED DURATION:6 Days
Athens has been the heart of Europe’s history since the Neolithic age. Its culture and civilization reached their peak in the 5th Century BC, when the city was led by Pericles, a visionary leader. Today, you can walk along a 3-kilometer pedestrian zone (the largest in Europe) that connects the main archaeological sites and recreates the ancient landscape. Athens invites you to explore and discover its hidden treasures, its rich heritage and its modern charms. You will find museums, theaters, cultural events, archaeological sites, night life and much more in this city that blends the past and the future.
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DAY1
Athens
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Ancient Athens meets modern Athens
Arrive in Athens, check in to you hotel and plan to have lunch at a local restaurant filled with local color and experience superb Mediterranean flavors. After lunch, explore the National Archaeological Museum, one of the most important museums in the world. The museum houses a vast collection of ancient Greek art and antiquities spanning thousands of years. In the evening, enjoy dinner and then the night life of Athens. You can find a variety of options for every taste and budget, from traditional taverna to modern lounges then on to a live performance of music, theater, or comedy.
HIGHLIGHTS:
National Archaeological Museum
DAY2
Athens
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Athens Walking Tour
Discover the wonders of Athens and the Acropolis in this exclusive 5-hour tour. First, you will visit the Acropolis, the sacred hill that symbolizes ancient Greece. You will be guided by a licensed expert who will show you the magnificent Parthenon and other monuments that reflect the culture and achievements of ancient Greece. Understand better, the history and culture of this beautiful country. Additionally you will experience some of the best cuisine of local restaurants and shops as you wind our way through Athens.
HIGHLIGHTS:
3-hour culinary journey through the streets of Athens
DAY3
Crete
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Admire historical monuments and stunning beaches
Chania is a charming town in Crete. Rich in history and culture there are historical monuments, a museum and the beautiful Venetian Harbor. Influences of Egyptian and Ottoman architecture have given this town a rich landscape to view and explore. A private walking tour allows you to soak up the culture and beauty of this town and feel the ancients civilizations that have been here before. You can also enjoy some of the most stunning beaches in Crete, Elafonissi beach, where the pink sand and the turquoise waters meet. Balos Beach and Lagoon, located in a wild and remote area where you can swim in crystal-clear water and relax. For those that love hiking and exploring both Samaria Gorge and Imbros Gorge offer natural beauty and stunning views.
HIGHLIGHTS:
Private Walking Tour of Chania Old Town
DAY4
Crete
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The 7 Village of Apokoronas - Semi Private Tour
Join us for a tour that celebrates the Cretan culture and traditions, as we visit some of the most enchanting villages in Apokoronas province. You will experience the following activities: Enjoy a cup of Greek coffee at a local “kafeneio”, a traditional coffeehouse. Take short walks and photo-stops at the villages of Apokoronas, and admire the architecture, nature, and the lifestyle of the rural Cretans. Taste different types of cheese made in Crete, such as graviera, anthotyros, and mizithra. Discover churches and monuments that reveal the cultural heritage of Crete. Visit a traditional bakery and see how they make bread, pies, cookies, and other delicacies and of course sample some of the beautiful flavors of Greece. Have a Cretan family-style lunch at a cozy taverna, savoring authentic dishes made with fresh products from the region.
HIGHLIGHTS:
Taste different types of cheese from Crete
DAY5
Santorini
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Villages and Volcanoes and Beaches
Santorini is the largest island in an archipelago in the Southern Aegean Sea. There are stunning villages with white houses in the typical Cycladic style and of course, amazing views of the sea. Santorini is not only famous for its villages, its romantic sunsets and cliff-top resorts but also for volcanic wines, hot springs and also the ancient archeological sites of Akrotiri and ancient Thera. Check into your hotel, relax and enjoy the beautiful scenery from every angle.
HIGHLIGHTS:
Explore more of the historical sights or one of the beautiful villages in this extraordinary area
DAY6
Santorini
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Come sail away
Villages have been constructed on the edge of this caldera, with traditional Cycladic architecture and breathtaking views of the sea. Apart from the fabulous caldera villages, the romantic sunset, the volcanic cliffs and the luxurious resorts, Santorini is also famous for its unique landscape and the villages outside of the Caldera. What better way to see all that Santorini has to offer than by water. Admire beautiful cliffs with half day tour by Catamaran including lunch, swimming and snorkeling.
HIGHLIGHTS:
Sunset Catamaran Sailing
FINAL THOUGHTS
With every itinerary I work together with the client to make each trip memorable.