Why visit Ikaria
If Greek islands were humans, then magical Ikaria would be the weirdest and most charismatic. Its outlandish terrain, largely untamed by agriculture, comprises dramatic forested gorges, rocky moonscapes and hidden beaches with aquamarine waters. Ikaria's independent spirit, unique culture (characterised by dwellings pretending to be rocks), nocturnal lifestyle and rave-like panigyria village festivals grew out of centuries of isolated life under the constant threat of pirates and foreign invaders.
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Beyond Antiquity: Greek Wonders and Cycladic Shores in 10 Days
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- 1 Strolling along the Santorini shoreline on a sunset hike from Fira to Oia
- 2 Adventuring through antiquity on a guided visit to the relics and ruins of the Acropolis
- 3 Sampling Santorini's volcanic-made wines, from Vinsanto to Assyrtiko
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