Greek Colony

Taormina and Castelmola tour with Greek Theater will let you experience the history of one of the Sicilian Greek colonies and its astonishing ancient Theatre, used as a film set for many movies and TV series, such as the recent White Lotus Sicily show. The tour starts with a visit to Castelmola Sicily a picturesque village situated just above Taormina, the perfect place to enjoy a beautiful setting and a wonderful outlook over the magnificent bay of Giardini Naxos and Mount Etna rising in the distance. Then our journey continues with a Taormina walking tour, seeing the Aragonese-style Porta Catania and Corso Umberto, once part of the ancient Roman street Via Valeria. Enjoy a Taormina walking tour visiting the monuments of the town, as well as the most exclusive shops, restaurants, and hotels, such as the famous San Domenico Palace and the newest White Lotus Sicily location and the theatre of Taormina, the second-largest in Sicily, built by Greeks and Romans in the 3rd century BC.

Through the eyes of a local, you will explore some of our most beautiful residential streets, discuss Wilmington's role in colonial times, through the Antebellum period, Civil war and through our present as a major hub for the film industry and a growing coastal town.

Chocolate. Pralines. Do we need to say more?! Have a sweet time winding your way through historic downtown on our Not Just a St Augustine Chocolate Tour. Discover some of St. Augustine’s best unique sweets and chocolates while learning about what makes these treats so addicting! Each of our tours is as much about local history as it is about chocolate. Our local guides have gone to great lengths to understand the areas we take you to so we can share some of its fascinating stories. With personable guides and small groups, it should always feel like having a friend in St. Augustine. A variety of samplings will be provided along with extra to take home and enjoy later. To keep your sweet buzz going, we provide a thermal bag and extra take home goodies we sampled on tour to enjoy later.

An itinerant meal lasting about three hours to discover the many nuances that the street food of the most beautiful of the ancient Greek colonies has to offer: these include arancini (fried rice balls), impanate (breaded breadcrumbs), the fried cone of fish caught the same day, and the inevitable Sicilian granita or cannolo in one of the city's most popular places. If you want to discover all the secrets and curiosities of Syracuse's gastronomic tradition, join our street food tour and become a true expert on Syracuse cuisine!

The archaeological park of Agrigento – the largest in the world – spreads over an extensive area. Within its confines rise the magnificent remains of the once powerful Greek colony – walls, necropolises, houses, public buildings, and open sanctuaries. But what attracts millions of visitors every year to this UNESCO World Heritage Site is above all the amazing series of beautiful Doric temples.

This tour gives you the opportunity to visit Taormina (the ancjent greek colony founded in the 5th century b.C.) with its Greek Theater, Corso Umberto (the pedestrian path) and its exclusive shops and delicious cake shops. You will enjoy the spectacular landscapes and the famous reserve called Isola Bella, a marine nature riserve, that's an Unesco Heritage patrimony. The tour also includes the visit of the medieval, picturesque village of Castelmola and a quick panoramic tour of the town the tour begins.

Be enchanted by the charm of the island of Ortigia strolling through the maze of alleys that distinguishes it, relive ancient myths and legends still alive in every corner of the island and take in the power of the ancient Greek colony in front of the most beautiful square of Sicily, dominated by the stunning Cathedral in baroque style, once a temple dedicated to Athena.

Discover the rich history and stunning landscapes of Hvar on our guided e-bike tour. Pedal through ancient villages, past fragrant lavender fields, and up to mountain peaks for breathtaking views. Led by knowledgeable guides, delve into the fascinating past of Stari Grad, a Greek colony founded 2400 years ago. With top-quality e-bikes suitable for all fitness levels, staying active on vacation has never been easier.

Welcome to Santo Domingo City Tours! We are the best option to explore the beautiful city of Santo Domingo. Our tours offer an unforgettable experience, where you can enjoy the rich history, culture and beauty of this Caribbean city. Our team of expert tour guides will take you on a tour of the main points of interest in the city, including the Colonial Zone, the first European city in the New World, where you can see historical buildings, cathedrals and museums, as well as experience the local culture. . In addition, we offer tours to impressive natural places such as Los Tres Ojos National Park, where you can admire the underground caves and crystal clear lakes. Don't miss the opportunity to discover all that this city has to offer with Santo Domingo City Tours. Book your tour today and join us on this adventure!

Avoid the big crowy bus and save hours with van transportation to Mt. Etna and Taormina. This tour has not more than 19 persons and the time to reach the destinations takes shorther time than the 30/40 persons bus. Explore some exint craters and lava fields at 9.000 fts altitude. Free moreover offer 2 hrs of time in Taormina to sightsee, shop, and taste our famous cakes, like cannoli or granita. Enjoy the stunning view over the coastline and the Isola Bella marine nature reserve (Unesco heritage).

We will visit a number of notable properties during the Discovering Colonial Philadelphia Public Walking Tour. We will see buildings that go back almost to the founding of the city in 1682, in styles such as Georgian, Federal, and many Revival styles and will learn about important events in American history along the way.

We will take you to the 15th-century Santo Domingo called Zona Colonial, where we will visit unique locations for photos and enter some of the most spectacular museums in the world. Cultural sights like Plaza de España and Calles las Damas (Ladies Street) got the name for having walked out of the ladies from the city every afternoon. Such unique places like the first cathedral of the new world and many other colonial locations are full of history. This tour is unique because you will get to know Colonial Zone but also one of the city's lungs for its beautiful underground lakes and green trees like el Parque Los Tres Ojos and get to know the best chocolate made from cacao. On this tour, you will have a private guide and transportation.

Discover the history and myths of beautiful Santorini. Why is Santorini interesting? Some theories support that Thira was the site of the capital of Atlantis the lost civilization. Discoveries made in an important city near Akrotiri and the famous Red Beach showed the existence of an ancient Minoan colony. It has taken thousands of volcanic eruptions for the island to be formed.

The city of Santo Domingo is the capital of the Dominican Republic and its historical center. The city boasts an impressive historic area – the Colonial City (Ciudad Colonial) with numerous touristic sights. Santo Domingo City Tour is an excursion for all history lovers and those who want to feel the authentic Dominican atmosphere. You will explore all remarkable attractions of the Colonial City, enjoy a buffet lunch, and learn a lot about Dominican history and culture. ✔️ Comfortable transportation in an AC bus ✔️ Professional guide ✔️ Entrance to Los Tres Ojos Park, Visit to the Colonial City, Entrance to the Alcazar of Columbus, Entrance to the Cathedral, Entrance to the Lighthouse of Columbus ✔️ Delicious buffet lunch

The archaeological area is recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site in 1988 and is of considerable interest to visitors from all over the world. Not far away it is possible to visit the rich archaeological museum containing objects of mainly ancient Greek and Lucan manufacture, found in the various necropolises in the surroundings. The highlight of the museum is the paintings found in the so-called diver's tomb, the only remaining example of Greek painting from Magna Graecia.

The tour will have a duration of 5 hours. After your pick-up from the meeting point, the tour begins with a visit to Giardini Naxos, the first Greek colony in Sicily.

Located 12km away from Fier city and also from the sea, Apollonia ruins are between the most visited archeological sites in Albania. Apollonia was founded near the Vjosa river in 588 BC from greek colonies of Corfu and Corinth. The area was also inhabited by the Taulantii tribe, the local Illyrian tribe that for centuries lived along with the Greek colonies. Apollonia was one of the 30 cities built in honor of Apollo goodness, the goodness of Sun, poetry, and music. Soon it became an important port full of life. The city became rich thanks to the commercial activities and the port that could anchor about 100 ships. It grew prosperous until an earthquake destroyed almost all the buildings, thus slowly giving way to abandonment. Today, the ancient archeological site of Apollonia is one of the best-known sites in Albania.

Wine tasting and Winery tour on Vis island is an unique experience for all travelers who wants to get to know island spirit and meet the locals by tasting their wine and enjoying their food specialty.

Split is an urban, cultural and traffic centre of Dalmatia. City has ancient roots and we can link it to the ancient Greeks or the Aspalathos colony, the Illyrian Delmati tribe and finally to the Roman emperor, Diocletian who provided today’s Split with its foundations by constructing a palace similar to a Roman military fortress, close to the Adriatic Sea. The old town centre has been included in the UNESCO world heritage list since 1979 and it is visited by numerous tourists every year.

Starting from your Taormina accommodation, you'll reach the town of Noto, the city considered the capital of Sicilian Baroque. You will be lead through this characteristic town passing beautiful baroque buildings, including a visit to the Cathedral of Noto. Syracuse is the next stop, home to the ancient, powerful, Mediterranean colony during the Greek period. Here, you'll discover great historical sites within the archaeological park Neapolis. The most important monuments of the Greek and roman age are within this park, such as The Greek theatre, the Latomia del Paradiso, the Ear of Dionysius and the Roman amphitheater.