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10 | iet Season Mediterranean Guide HIDDEN VENICE ON FOOT Explore Venice by foot and uncover treasures that are invisible to those who explore only by boat. Follow the narrow streets and passageways of Venice which many never get to see. Pass through the impressive Porta Magna, the imposing entrance to the Venetian Arsenal. Admire the lovely campanile of the San Giorgio dei Greci church, built in 1548. Cross the famed Rialto Bridge, the oldest in the city, to the thriving market, a Venetian commercial hub for centuries. THE MANY FLAVOURS OF SANTORINI Admire the breathtaking wonders of a volcanic island and a remarkably preserved ancient city. Visit villages perched on a caldera's rim and toast it all at a winery. At Akrotiri, uncover a city frozen in ash, astonishing archaeologists with its multilevel houses and richly coloured frescoes. Sample Santorini's wines at the Gavales Winery, where the owner invites you to visit the wine‑making cave. For lunch enjoy Greek Tapas, also known as sumptuous mezedes. From the ridge of red rock in Oia, take in stunning island and sea views before exploring the narrow warrens and charming shops, as well as the cobblestone squares of Thira. 4 5 SANTOR INI , GR EECE VENICE , ITALY VIEW EXCURSION

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