Greek Islands: Top 10 Highlights For Curious Travelers with Dimitra Pilarinou
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Greek Islands: Top 10 Highlights For Curious Travelers with Dimitra Pilarinou

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Greece, the cradle of western civilization, is too often thought of within the bounds of its capital city and a handful of its more famous islands. In reality, there are nearly 6,000 (200 inhabited) Greek islands to traverse throughout the Mediterranean Sea – each with its own beauty, history, charm & traditional food to unveil for curious travelers. During our time together in conversation with a locally acclaimed guide, we will virtually explore 10 iconic destinations through a combination of thrilling historical narratives and a suggested itinerary bursting with extraordinary once-in-a-lifetime experiences.
For travelers with a limited amount of time to enjoy the Greek islands, our Context guide to these top ten can't-miss landmarks and hidden gems is a priceless addition to any pre-travel itinerary. As we hop between these picturesque islands we will encounter the local food, art, and cultural traditions one simply must not miss while traveling.
Beginning from the superstars of the Cyclades, we will explore the most famous sunset of the world in Santorini's caldera and whitewashed houses. From there we venture through the cosmopolitan ''Ibiza'' of Greece Mykonos, the most diverse and dramatic coastline of all the Greek Islands in Milos. We will stroll around the laid-back car-free streets of sophisticated Hydra. We will head west, to the Ionian islands where the Venetian influence in the local architecture goes hand in hand with the startling majesty of the coastline, where sheer, chalk-white cliffs melt into crystal-clear waters in Europe's most breathtaking beaches – Corfu and Cephalonia. 
From there, we will head north, in the Sporades archipelago, in the remarkably verdant Skiathos with astonishing blue waters – a paradise for nature lovers. Together we will be transported into the past, as we wander the medieval old town nestled on the island of the Sun God Helios, Rhodes. And finally, we will immerse ourselves in the unsurpassed beauty, history, and culture of the biggest island of Greece, Crete. There will be time available to ask questions of our local expert at the presentation's conclusion. 
Led by an expert on Greek culture, licensed tourist guide, and archaeologist, this interactive Conversation will explore the top 10 islands of Greece. Designed to inform curiosity as well as future travels, participants will come away with an increased knowledge of what each idyllic island has to offer its first-time visitors. 
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Dimitra Pilarinou is a Greek archaeologist and Licensed Tour Guide with a Masters degree in Prehistoric Archaeology of the Aegean. She has worked in excavations all around Greece, has given speeches on various topics in Seminars and Congresses, and has appeared on documentaries about the Minoans on History Channel and Travel Channel.

This conversation is suitable for all ages.

90 minutes, including a 30 minute Q&A.

Customer Reviews

Based on 43 reviews
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Barbara Kyse (San Antonio, US)
Wonderful experience

Makes one want to travel not only to Greece, but all the islands

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Cheryl Z (Concord, US)
Greek Islands

Excellent speaker, very organized and informative. Highly recommend Dimita for other seminars!

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Larry Levine (Monterey, US)
Excellent presentation, but a lot to absorb.

Dimitra Pilarinou’s presentations are always excellent, very well-prepared and enthusiastic, and this was no exception. Chock full of lots of maps and photographs. Diverse presentation of geography, extensive history and art, local cuisine and some useful information for visiting. Even numerous referrals to movies set on some of the islands. Covering 10 diverse Greek islands with millennia of history in one session is very ambitious. If anything, the presentation was too fast-paced and filled with information, which made it challenging to absorb, and impossible to take complete notes. I will look forward to watching the recording, once or twice.

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Betty (Portland, US)
Intelligent Discussion,

Loved the details provided for this course. So much to see and Dimitra sifted among the choices to provide students enough information for them to make informed choices about visiting the islands. She was honest in her assessments and that made the lecture more credible. Finally she was open, friendly and welcoming to questions. This approach gave individuals more impetus to ask questions they might be shy about asking. Conversations matter. Kudos to Dimitra for her scholarship, intelligence, and friendly manner. 💜

C
C.S. (Cancún, MX)
Informative and relevant

Very much enjoyed Dimitra’s presentation. She was knowledgeable, well organized and interesting.

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Customer Reviews

Based on 43 reviews
95%
(41)
5%
(2)
0%
(0)
0%
(0)
0%
(0)
B
Barbara Kyse (San Antonio, US)
Wonderful experience

Makes one want to travel not only to Greece, but all the islands

C
Cheryl Z (Concord, US)
Greek Islands

Excellent speaker, very organized and informative. Highly recommend Dimita for other seminars!

L
Larry Levine (Monterey, US)
Excellent presentation, but a lot to absorb.

Dimitra Pilarinou’s presentations are always excellent, very well-prepared and enthusiastic, and this was no exception. Chock full of lots of maps and photographs. Diverse presentation of geography, extensive history and art, local cuisine and some useful information for visiting. Even numerous referrals to movies set on some of the islands. Covering 10 diverse Greek islands with millennia of history in one session is very ambitious. If anything, the presentation was too fast-paced and filled with information, which made it challenging to absorb, and impossible to take complete notes. I will look forward to watching the recording, once or twice.

B
Betty (Portland, US)
Intelligent Discussion,

Loved the details provided for this course. So much to see and Dimitra sifted among the choices to provide students enough information for them to make informed choices about visiting the islands. She was honest in her assessments and that made the lecture more credible. Finally she was open, friendly and welcoming to questions. This approach gave individuals more impetus to ask questions they might be shy about asking. Conversations matter. Kudos to Dimitra for her scholarship, intelligence, and friendly manner. 💜

C
C.S. (Cancún, MX)
Informative and relevant

Very much enjoyed Dimitra’s presentation. She was knowledgeable, well organized and interesting.

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