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Experiencing tours of Greek islands means priceless memories of sightseeing galore and beach relaxation. In these wonderful islands, one can get hold of the past and the present as they blend in a wonderful array of picturesque landscapes, historical fortresses and landmarks, and awesome beaches.

Here are the top destinations you can go when you are on a Greece island tour. Discover the many riches and glory of the ancient Greece. Add up the natural beauty of its nature and surroundings and you will never regret why you chose to tour Greek islands.

Go Around the Rhodes Town. No one would miss Greece’s capital as well as the financial and cultural centre of the islands, the Rhodes Town. It is interesting to stroll in this town because Greece is seen both from the past and the present. Many will learn a lot from historical landmarks in the Old Town and bask in the modern leisure activities in the New Town.

Visit the Glorious Past of the Old Town. Take pictures on the mighty medieval fortresses built from old centuries as well as discover the legacy of the Crusader Knights of St John in defending the islands. These are just a few of the things you can do while visiting the Old Town.

Be Mesmerized with Mandraki Harbor. This is the place where once stood an ancient wonder of the world, the Colossus of Rhodes. Today, two deer made of pure bronze can be seen on the tall columns overlooking the marina filled with boats, yachts and excursion boats. Tourists are attracted with its beautiful views as well as the remains of the historical landmarks such as century-old fortresses, palaces, and Turkish minarets.

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Send a Postcard From The Historic Lindos. Medieval and architecture enthusiasts will definitely get hooked with the famous antiquity. Lindos is actually built around the foot of a steep rock rising more than a hundred meters. On top, tourists are offered with amazing landscape views of the town, bays and the best of coastline overlooking Aegean Sea from the ancient Acropolis.

Get a true beach experience in Skiathos. With the long strip of crystalline beaches, clearly transparent waters, green vegetation, sumptuous food, Skiathos is nevertheless the perfect choice to relax in a short period of time. The island is also an excellent haven for night-outs. With bars, restaurants and other activity centres operating at night, your time will surely not be wasted during your stay at Skiathos.

These are just a few of the sumptuous treats that you will experience while on Greece island tour. If you wish to be a part of them all, arrange a day tour upon your arrival. Visit the sights and landmarks, take a dip on their blue waters, choose a water sport to enjoy, enjoy the green scenery, give way to your gastronomic pleasures and discover the rich culture the whole day, but do not miss out the night scene after those activities. Your Greece experience would surely be a lifetime memory you wanted to remember.

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Parc Asterix is based on the stories of Asterix and Obelix – who are famous French comic book heroes (the Gallic warriors). They lived around the year of 50 BC, and fight successfully against Roman legions with the help of a magic potion. Parc Asterix offers more than 30 attractions, especially the large variety of roller coasters and 3 different performances.

Among the favorite characters from comic books and movies you can experience the adventure on a bobsleigh and the turbulent water flow. You will find here also the Dolphinarium, classic Gallic village, and if you will have a good luck, one of the Druid offers you a magic potion.

In the complex there are also sections devoted to ancient Greece, Roman Empire and the Vikings. There is a roller coaster La Trace Du Hourra that transports you to ancient times in a speed of 60 km/h. For those of you who are more adventurous there is a roller coaster Goudurix, where you will be several times upside down. Another interesting fun is a wooden roller coaster Tonnerre de Zeus, which can ride at speeds up to 85 km/h. The track was even named the best wooden roller coaster in Europe.

Parc Asterix is open during the summer season from April to August almost daily from 10:00 to 18:00. You can visit it also throughout the whole year, but at first check the opening calendar at their main website to ensure it is open.

Very close to this park you can enjoy fun also in France’s and Europe’s most visited tourist attraction – Disneyland Paris, which is only approx. 30km far.

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The first records of settlements in the island of Corsica comes from the times of ancient Greece, when the island was inhabited by Greeks, Etruscans and Carthaginians. The entire island of Corsica contains of a huge mountain massif, which dominates the hill of Monte Cinto, which is with his elevation of 2706 m the highest mountain on the island of Corsica. The administrative center is the city of Ajaccio. The biggest and most important port is Bastia.

Corsica is the pearl of the Mediterranean Sea. It offers a beautiful diverse nature. There you will find high mountains with lakes and meadows with streams and creeks, as well as beautiful white beaches and clear sea. Parts of the island are registered on the UNESCO World Heritage Site. The best known is the Gulf Port, where is the Gulf Girolata, Cape Porto, and Scandola Nature Reserve. These sites provide habitat for protected plants and animals such as gulls, cormorants and sea eagles. Gulf Port is therefore registered on UNESCO World Heritage List since 1983.

Among the most important monuments on the island of Corsica is a prehistoric menhirs and dolomens, mountain cascades, and the historic city of Bonifacio.

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