Wildstar Wine Tours. A Taste of the Greek Isles: The Art, Wine & Cuisine of Sifnos, Delos & Serifos

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1 Wildstar Wine Tours A Taste of the Greek Isles: The Art, Wine & Cuisine of Sifnos, Delos & Serifos May 10 th May 16 th, 2018

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4 Our amazing Villa is on the majestic island of Sifnos, on a hilltop overlooking the Aegean Sea. The Villa is comprised of three separate, independent apartments, all with their own entrance, living room and kitchen. Each apartment also has its own terrace with spectacular views of the sea. There are 6 bedrooms, each with its own bathroom. There are 3 bedrooms with Queen-sized beds and 3 bedrooms with 2 twin beds, comfortably sleeping 12 guests. Washer, Dryer and Wireless Internet are available during our stay.

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19 Thursday: Guests will meet at the port of Piraeus in Athens, where we will take a breathtaking ferry ride across the Aegean to the majestic island of Sifnos. We ll check into our spectacular Villa and then perhaps explore the nearby village of Kamares, featuring one of the best beaches in all of Greece. There, we ll have lunch at Captain Andrea s Fish Taverna (optional). Afterwards, we ll head back to the Villa for a siesta and reconvene later that night on our gorgeous terrace for homemade meze paired with local wines and cheeses, prepared for us by our hosts/chefs Chris and Lakis (included).

20 Friday: We ll start the day by visiting Kastro, one of the most well-preserved medieval towns in the Cyclades. The town is rich in antiquities, with an excellent Archaeological Museum. We ll visit the hilltop church of Ayios Andreas, which sits above the excavations of an ancient acropolis from a Mycenaean fortified town. We ll have many options for lunch, including Captain Sifakis Fish Taverna, featuring fresh seafood caught that day from their fishing boat (optional). Then we ll explore the island s capital, Apollonia. We ll stop by the Folklore Museum and then head back to the Villa for a siesta before a gourmet dinner at the celebrated fish & wine bar, Omega3 in Platis Gialos (optional).

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22 Saturday: We will journey across the Aegean in a private speedboat to the sacred island of Delos, one of the world s most important archaeological sites. As the mythological birthplace of Apollo, the god of poetry and light, and his twin sister Artemis, goddess of the moon and the hunt, Delos was the most sacred place of worship in ancient Greece. Currently uninhabited, but with signs of civilization dating as far back as 2500 BCE, we will see firsthand many famous monuments, including The Sanctuary of Apollo, The Terrace of the Lions, The House of the Dolphins, The Sanctuary of Dionysus,

23 most important statues and other archaeological finds in all of Greece. Afterwards, we ll return to the Villa to reflect upon the day s impressive monuments and enjoy more of the island s amazing cuisine. That night, we ll dine at one of the island s best restaurants, Absinthe (optional), remembering, of course, to pour a libation to Dionysus! The Temple of Isis, The Temple of Hera, The House of Hermes and The House of Cleopatra. In addition to the multitude of ancient dwellings, sanctuaries, amphitheaters, spectacular views and cisterns there is also a museum with many of the

24 Sunday: We ll visit Platis Gialos, home to one of the longest beaches of the Cyclades and an excellent place for swimming or relaxing. The town is known for its great shops featuring traditional Greek artisans, ceramics galleries, open pottery workshops and jewelers doing innovative work. We ll have lunch on the beach at the Cyclades Restaurant, where celebrated chef Nikos Venakis uses purely local ingredients to make traditional recipes such as revithia (a delicious chickpea stew), revithokefthedes (a Sifniot falafel), and Greek salads made with fresh mizithra and capers (optional). After lunch, we ll take a leisurely walk through the olive groves and intoxicating oregano and thyme patches, passing by dovecotes and windmills on our way to Panagia Chrissopigi, a double-vaulted church on a tiny islet. After a beautiful day in Platis Gialos, we will saunter back to the Villa and spend a relaxing evening enjoying a traditional 4-course Greek feast prepared by local chefs, as well as a wine tasting of local Greek wines (included).

25 Serifos

26 Monday: Today we will take a short boat ride to the nearby island of Serifos. Considered one of the most enchanting and unpretentious of the Cycladic islands, Serifos is a charming island with quaint villages, peaceful harbors and beautiful natural landscapes. The island is noted for its mythological connection to both Perseus and Odysseus. We ll have a chance to visit The White Tower, a Hellenistic marble watchtower, as well as The Throne of the Cyclops, a strange megalithic structure overlooking the Aegean. At the Chora, a picturesque settlement offering spectacular views, we can visit the ruins of a 15 th Century Venetian Castle. From there, we ll head back to Sifnos for dinner at Drimoni, known for their extensive Greek wine list (optional). Then we ll take in some live music at Aloni, one the island s celebrated rembetiko bars.

27 Tuesday: After a leisurely morning in the Villa, guests will have the option of taking a sailboat tour around Sifnos with meze and a wine tasting (optional), or spending their afternoon relaxing in the Villa. Later that night, we ll watch the lights of Kamares from our terrace and enjoy one last meal together, a 4-course dinner with wine pairing prepared with fresh, local ingredients by your host, Ryan Wildstar (included). Wednesday: Guests will bid their fond farewells and catch the early high speed ferry back to Athens. From there, guests will either part ways or join us for our 4 day tour of Sardinia, followed by our 8 day tour of Sicily! Click on the brochures below for a downloadable pdf:

28 Wildstar Wine Tours A Taste of the Greek Isles: May 10 th May 16 th, 2018 PRICE INCLUDES: 6 Nights stay in a magnificent Villa on the majestic island of Sifnos. 6 Days of Guided Tours on the islands of Sifnos, Delos and Serifos, including reservations and visits to some of the best restaurants, wine bars, beaches, museums and archeological sites in all of Greece. One 4-Course Dinner prepared by your host, Ryan Wildstar, made from local ingredients. Two Home-Cooked Dinners prepared by Local Chefs during your stay. Continental Breakfast each morning during your stay. All Transportation during your stay. *Price includes all meals marked included in the brochure. Meals marked optional are not included in the price listed below. Double Occupancy: $2900 (per person) Single Occupancy: $3700 (per person) (All payments are non-refundable. Price is subject to change based on availability, euro exchange rate and gas prices. Does not include airfare, train fare, itinerary not included in this brochure, personal expenses, personal travel insurance, personal meals, admission fees, or any item marked optional. Accommodations, restaurants, dates and all visits included in the brochure are subject to change based on availability.) 50% Deposit Due Now Tour Capacity is 7 Guests, So Book Now to Secure Your Reservation!!! ***Need help booking your flight, train tickets, or other vacation arrangements? Our licensed travel agency is happy to help!*** dargelos24@yahoo.com