To see itinerary, please click on an option below. Hydra:Р’В Encounter stunning stone architecture and a rich maritime history on a guided tour of Hydra, an island where no motor vehicles are allowed.Enjoy an afternoon at leisure to explore nearby Mykonos, which epitomizes the beauty ofРІР‚Р‡the Greek Isles. Delos and Mykonos:Р’В In Delos, the mystical birthplace of Apollo and Artemis,Р’В tour the evocative ruins of early temples andР’В mansions, an amphitheater, and the legendary Terrace of theРІР‚Р‡Lions.Then spend the afternoon exploring theР’В secludedР’В beaches and whitewashed villages ofР’В Folegandros. SantoriniР’В andР’В Folegandros:Р’В Be on deck to enter the spectacular harbor of Santorini, a natural caldera with towering volcanic walls.SymiР’В and Amorgos:Р’В Enjoy a day on gem-likeР’В Symi, strolling through its brightly painted villages and taking in views of the spectacular coast.Р’В On Amorgos, learn about local life on a visit to an olive oil producer and a traditional Cycladic home where essential oils are distilled or take a guided tour of the incomparableР’В ChoraР’В and the cliff-side Monastery ofР’В Hozoviotissa.John is said to have received his vision for the Book of Revelations. John, built in 1088 and still inhabited byРІР‚Р‡monks, to the Cave of the Apocalypse, where St. Patmos:РІР‚Р‡Explore the World Heritage site ofР’В Patmos, fromР’В the Greek Orthodox Monastery of St.You may have a choice of excursionsРІР‚Р‡in many ports, so that you can delve more deeply into subject areas of interest. An excursion or activity is included in each port of call. The Smithsonian Journeys / PONANTРІР‚Р‡Experience: EachРІР‚Р‡cruiseРІР‚Р‡will be accompanied by two Smithsonian Journeys Experts. AlongР’В the way, explore historic sites and delightful villages, get acquainted with local life, andР’В immerse yourself inР’В some of the mostР’В spectacular scenery in the Greek Isles. Delve intoР’В the Classical world and see important World Heritage sitesР’В fromР’В PР“РЋtmosР’В to Delos on a voyage to three different island groups: the Dodecanese, the Cyclades, and theР’В Saronics. All the paperwork involved in the purchase of a private island will be in Greek, so itРІР‚в„ўs necessary to have someone working for you who can translate and decipher the red tape.Strung like gems across the turquoise Aegean, the Greek Isles are legendary for their beauty and their importance in the history ofР’В Western civilization. If the origin cannot be accounted for or there is no pink slip the government will assume the money as income and tax it accordingly.Р”Р‡oreign buyers should retain a local lawyer with knowledge of land and real estate law.

Further the funds for all property purchased in Greece must be accounted for with a 'pink slip' that shows where the funds originated. AFM's are easily acquired and can be issued at any tax office with a valid passport. In order for anyone to purchase property in Greece a tax number or AFM - as it is known in Greece - must be obtained. Non European citizens will not be granted permission to buy near national borders. The only exceptions occur when purchasing an island near a national border or military land. Regardless of nationality, anybody can be a property owner. Purchasing an island in Greece is relatively straightforward. If you require tourist amenities while visiting your private island, winter is pretty quiet in Greece as most of the tourist infrastructure goes into hibernation. Some private islands in Greece are available on a freehold basis. The hot dry summers in Greece are perfect for lazing around your island, sipping Ouzo and skinny-dipping in the Mediterranean. In reality, Greek islands are relatively affordable, costing as little as two million dollars - less than a ski chalet in Aspen or a walk up. Greek islands are the ultimate status symbol, evoking images of sunglass sporting shipping magnates sipping champagne on the deck of enormous yachts.