G
o beyondtheMediterranean’s
famed azure waters, sandy
shores, marble fortresses and
turquoise waterfalls. With Globus
you’ll discover the true magic of
the Med and dive deep into places
loved by locals and untouched
by most.
PAROS, GREECE This slower-paced
island of whitewashed villages is
famous for the white marble once
mined here. You can admire the
fl awless stone during a guided visit
to the fourth-century‘Churchof
100 Doors’ – oneofthemost
signifi cant Byzantineruins.
PLITVICE,
CROATIA
An astounding
chain of 16
terraced,
turquoise lakes
connected by
hundreds of thunderingwaterfalls,
this Unesco WorldHeritageSite
mesmerises visitors.
MATERA, ITALY Spend an
enthralling day exploring Matera’s
neighbourhoods of prehistoric cave
dwellings, many now converted into
museums, shops and hotels, before
enjoying a farm-to-fork experience
at a traditional agriturismo.
ÇANAKKALE, TURKEY Four-
thousand years of mythology
and archaeology lie beyond the
cobblestone lanes of Çanakkale.
It’s the portal to the battlefi elds
of Gallipoli and the legendary
city of Troy, as well as an energetic
student town – a must for every Kiwi.With superb accommodation,
local-favourites experiences and
world-class service, you won’t have
to lift a fi nger. See your travel agent,
call 0800 267 671 or visit
globustours.co.nz.teusd f llParos, GreeceADVENTURE
FACTORCrete is Greece’s
largest island – and
the birthplace of Zeus,
according to Greek
mythology. With its
ancient ruins, snow-
capped peaks and
beaches galore, it’s
the perfect place to
head if you want to
add a bit of adventure
to your Greek holiday.
Visit the Minoan palace
of Knossos, hike the
16km-long Samaria
Gorge with more than
50 canyons to explore
(and often wild goats
for company), swim
in the stunning Balos
Lagoon, or experience
Milia, a 17th century
hamlet now powered
entirely by solar energy.FROM TOP LEFT:
The panoramic
turquoise view from
a small church on
a beach on Naxos
Island; picturesque
alfresco dining along
the waterfront at
Little Venice Bay
on party capital
Mykonos; a postcard-
perfect view from
Oia, looking across
the Santorini caldera;
the bone-white
Sarakiniko Beach on
Milos Island, which
is often compared
to a moonscape.