Page 9 - Paul Snell FLIP BOOK Greece 2024
P. 9
Shepherds’ Fields
GREECE Pilgrimage 2024
Day 9/- Thursday 24th Oct.
THREE ISLANDS CRUISE
A day cruise visiting three of Greece’s most beautiful Saronic Gulf islands with a few hours at
each port:
HYDRA
Hydra -
In the 19th century, Hydra was home
to some 125 boats and 10,000 sailors.
It consists of a crescent-shaped harbor,
around which is centered a strand of
restaurants, shops, markets, and galleries
that cater to tourists and locals.
Poros - POROS
Poros consists of two islands, the northern
and southern part which is the largest.
A bridge connects the two islands over
a narrow strait.
Aegina -
Aegina is roughly triangular in shape.
The buildings of the island are examples
of Neoclassical architecture.
The western sides consist of stony but
fertile plains, which are well cultivated
and produce luxuriant crops of grain,
with some cotton, vines, almonds, olives AEGINA
and figs.
Dinner & Overnight in Athens.
Day 10/- Friday 25th Oct.
ATHENS/
LONDON RETURN FLIGHT
Departure after breakfast to Athens
airport for the early afternoon flight
to London Heathrow.