17 THE 2025 EUROPE EDITION GREEK ISLES Lands of legend Visit Olympia, the site of the ancient Olympic Games and explore the magnificent UNESCO World Heritage site. Ponder the timeless significance of the stadium on the Ancient Olympia excursion and gaze on the Temple of Zeus, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Or marvel at one of the best-preserved ancient cities in the world with Ephesus and Terrace Houses. The glorious Roman architecture is a site to behold and the Terrace Houses are adorned with mosaics and frescoes. As well as historical legends, the heralded HBO series Game of Thrones was partly filmed in Dubrovnik’s stunning Old Town and you’ll be able to walk in their footsteps on our Game of Thrones – Venture Through Kings Landing excursion. Caves of wonder The Melissani & Drogarati Cave is a dramatic subterranean world with jagged stalactites and protruding stalagmites, more than 100 million years in the making. While The Diros Caves were once inhabited during the last Neolithic period with inhabitants sealed inside thousands of years ago when a violent earthquake blocked the caves. You’ll float through the underground chambers in the shadow of the impressive formations, many of the names taken from mythology and local legend. The expansive Škocjan Caves features one of the largest known underground canyons in the world. Following your underground adventure you’ll stop at a nearby private home to sample Slovenian wines on the Škocjan Caves and Wine Tasting tour. Feast like kings The Ancient Secrets of Crafting Greek Pies is a culinary odyssey amidst the enchanting landscapes of Santorini. Craft the time-honoured speciality of Greek pies, as well as another delectable local speciality ‘tomatokeftes’, a tantalising blend of tomatoes and legumes. Or learn about Minoan Gastronomy Through History, discovering what ancient Minoans in Crete ate, and cook up a feast with local ingredients baked in a Minoan-style oven. For a mesmerising setting join the Melissani, Meze & Ouzo experience and glide across Melissani Lake with its captivating surroundings, before indulging in traditional meze and classic Greek liqueur, Ouzo. n DISCOVER more… with REGENT CHOICE SHORE EXCURSIONS Regent Choice Shore Excursions deliver another level of engagement. Their unique itineraries and smaller group formats require a discounted, supplementary charge, which is why we make sure to only select opportunities that go beyond the marvellous experiences of our Included & Unlimited Shore Excursions. Scenic Sailing DELOS & RHENIA BY TRADITIONAL CAQUE* MYKONOS, GREECE Enjoy a leisurely cruise in a traditional fishing boat to the sacred island of Delos and on to neighbouring Rhenia Island for a refreshing swim in the surrounding waters. Archaeological discoveries on Delos have been so significant that UNESCO has declared the entire island a World Heritage site. As you meander through the ruins of its ancient port, which was first settled in the third millennium BC, you will behold extraordinary temples, detailed mosaic floors and roads such as the Sacred Way, which leads to the Sanctuary of Apollo. According to Greek mythology, Apollo and his twin sister Artemis were born on Delos. You may also see the Terrace of Lions, named for the Naxian marble lions that stand guard over it. Natural beauty is the primary allure of nearby Rhenia Island, which like Delos is uninhabited. During a beach break on the immensely peaceful island, you can swim in the crystal-clear waters and lounge about as you see fit. View more Regent Choice Shore Excursions at RSSC.com *Additional charge required EPHESUS, TURKEY DELOS, GREECE DELOS, GREECE 16 |
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