News Bulletin: The New Acropolis Museum for the International Museum Day and the European Museum Night!

Night view of the Museum, eastern facade © Acropolis Museum. Photo Nikos Daniilidis 

News Bulletin: The New Acropolis Museum is celebrating the International Museum Day and the European Museum Night on Wednesday 18th of May 2011. The Museum will be open from 08.00 until 00.00 and there will not be any admission fee. The Museum Café & Restaurant, as well as the Museum Shop will be regularly functioning.

Also, the Acropolis Museum by that date will have renewed the informational material addressed to visitors. New signs of the exhibits, along with 5 large glass signs will  be mark eras and chapters, providing historical data, pointing out the outstanding characteristics of some periods and underlining the part of art pieces for the societies of those ages. Two further large signs will be representing: a) the material of sculptures and the tools od processing, b) the colors of the sculptures, samples of mineral colors and testing on marble. 

At 20.30 the Museum will be hosting the Symphonic Orchestra of the Municipality of Athens who will be presenting the masterpieces of Beethoven, Musorgsky, Fauré and Borodin.

Source: The New Acropolis Museum / 10/5/2011
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Mykonos Villas & Suites!

Hurry up and make your reservation on time, as this bouquet of villas and suites is not only superb but also in infamous Mykonos! 

The complex is constructed in accordance with the architecture of Mykonos. Traditional materials (wood-stone-marble) with wooden beams and timers were used. Colored mortar and traditional cakes (external) decorate the walls. It also features a swimming pool with modern design. Six bright and airy apartments, ideal for friendly companionship and people who want hospitality and coziness in their holiday. Apartments that are created with care. Minimalistic island decoration, luxury furniture, lighting, deckchairs and cushion, which provide the unique moments of relaxation and serenity you deserve. By the Ornos town is considered as the second capital of Mykonos!

All six Luxury Suites:

These Mykonos Villa & Suites are a luxurious retreat of 6 traditionally built appartments in Mykonos  and it can be the ideal choice for your holidays! The complex is located near the Ornos Beach (50 meters) and at a distance of only 2.5 km from Mykonos town. Following the island's traditional architecture, it combines tradition with luxury, comfort and relaxation. Durable materials (wood-stone-marble) with wooden beams and timbers were used. Colored mortar and traditional cakes (external) decorate the walls. It also features a swimming pool with modern design.

1. "CAMELIA"

A comfortable suite that accomodates up to 5 persons. It is the ideal choice for you, if you are looking for comfort, simplicity and style together. Extra amenities: Separate living room with 2 sofa beds

2. "IRIS"

This is a beautifully decorated maisonette that accomodates up to 7 persons. Along with all the common amenities that all our suites offer you, it also offers you a separate living room with extra sofa beds, and a stylish internal staircase. Extra amenities: Bedrooms in both levels of the maisonette, Separate living room with 2 sofa beds, Internal staircase.

3. "LILIUM"

This is a beautifully decorated maisonette that accomodates up to 7 persons. Along with all the common amenities that all our suites offer you, it also offers you a separate living room with extra sofa beds, and a stylish internal staircase. Extra amenities: Bedrooms in both levels of the maisonette, Separate living room with 2 sofa beds, Internal staircase.

4. "BLUE ROSE"

A carefully decorated maisonette that accomodates up to 7 persons. Along with all the common amenities that all our suites offer you, it also offers you a separate living room with extra sofa beds and a stylish internal staircase.

Extra amenities: Bedrooms in both levels of the maisonette, Separate living room with 2 sofa beds, Internal staircase

5. "PINK ROSE"

A nicely decorated and designed suite that accomodates up to 6 persons. Carefully decorated to give you a romantic feeling, it is a very good choice for your honeymoon in Mykonos! But if you just seek for a cosy and romantic atmosphere in your holiday resort, this is the best choice for you too. Extra amenities: Separate living room with 3 sofa beds

6. "JASMINE"

This suite offers you tradition, simplicity, comfort and luxury together. Carefully decorated and designed, it accomodates up to 6 persons. Along with all the common amenities that all our suites offer you, it also offers you a separate living room with extra sofa beds.

Bookings & Price list here ! 

Holiday Villas in Greece!

Greece has a way in capturing the senses, but when it comes to Villa Holidays, magnetism takes over … Relaxation, Well Being & Unique Sea Side and Island Villas need no introductory! The locations are idyllic, the climate is superb, the nature is rejuvenating: Our luxurious Island Villas are built and furnished with excellent taste, traditional and modern,  with facilities and spaces full of light, that join forces for exclusive and incomparable vacations!...

Please follow the link above that will guide you through our detailed web catalogue of Island and Sea Side Villas, along with pricelists and photos! Your Offices may, of course, count on respective commission and on availability replies with a 24 hours range! We will keep you updated with newsletters that will include further options for Holidays in Greece, such as: Cruises, Island Hopping, City Breaks, Activity Holidays, School Excursions, Tailor Made packages, etc, with respective commissions for your good selves.

For all inquiries, as well as on-demand packages, please contact our incoming department at: thodoris@nordix.gr & info@nordix.gr We look forward to seeing you!

10 Things to do when in Greece!

Top 10 things one should not miss out on when travelling to Greece!

In the summertime, or during spring and autumn, try some of our favorite things to do in Greece:

1. See the Parthenon & the new Acropolis Museum. The New Acropolis Museum in Athens has won the British Guild of Travel Writers' (BGTW) prestigious global award for the Best Worldwide Tourism Project for 2010. It is also one of the most visited Museums for 2010 and one of the highest profile cultural projects undertaken in Europe the last Decade. Join the discussion and be informed on the empty spaces exhibits and why the return of the extracted pieces of the Parthenon should be returned.  Have a coffee at the excellent cafe- restaurant at the roof and enjoy the magnificent view. Then head off to the Parthenon and the rest of the areas of the Acropolis hill (wear comfortable shoes though!) and hold the moment when as you approach the most imitated building ever build, the absolute harmony of Architecture and natural landscape and have in mind that the ruined parts only add to the charm of this 2,5 thousand year old structure.
2. Watch a play at the Ancient Epidaurus Theater. One of the most important and well preserved ancient sights hosts each summer the Ancient Epidaurus Festival with ancient Greek dramas  in Greek (with English subtitles usually, or English brochures). The perfect acoustics and the original shape of the theatre (build amphitheatrically), are unique. This 2,5 thousand years old theatre  is very close to what it used to look like originally since it‘s been protected by time grace to the layers of sand under which it was covered until 1881.
3. Stay at one, at the very least, cosmopolitan island, such as Santorini, Mykonos, Rhodes,Naxos, Paros, Antiparos, Corfu, Koufonisia, Cephallonia, Crete, Patmos. Walk along the traditional alleys, enjoy the Cycladic Architecture and ancient monuments, buy ancient styled Greek sandals from real leather in color or in plain brown, go out and enjoy the night life, or spend the evening with your partner lied on a sandy beach under the moonlight, listening to the sound of the waves and keeping warm under a blanket.  Have a swim in a sandy crystal water beach, enjoy the journey with the ferry (it’s not just about the destination!)  and, of course,  sunbath and swim!
4. Visit at least one mainland destination, such as the Meteora, or the Delfi, or the Peloponnese Isthmus (Corinth Canal) and if you’re adventurous enough, try active holidays such as hikingor river rafting in the Zagorochoria region, or Epirus.
5. Indulge yourself in a Mediterranean Cruise that sales along the Aegean and the marvelous coastline. Combine it with the opportunity to visit many Greek Islands, all in one simple booking. Relax and follow the Captain!
6. Get married in Santorini, one of the most romantic places in the world! Or, if you're married already, take your partner by the hand and walk along the ancient trail from Fira (capital town of Santorini Island), to Oia, which is at the north part of the island (about two and a half hours). This experience will take you through the small white houses contrasting against the spectacular deep blue of the Aegean Sea. Approximately in the middle of the route, stop to rest on a bench by a little church and enjoy the views of the volcanic scenery, while exchanging words of eternal love! At the end of the walk, you'll reach artistic Oia, where you will witness one of the most amazing sunsets of the planet!
7. Go underwater ! Diving in Greece is a mighty experience. It combines beauty, adventure and exploring Greece with the actual meaning of the word! The Aegean Sea is a very popular destination for divers, with magical waters that offer a wonderful selection of beautiful dive spots, colorful sea life, shipwrecks, caves, and many other unique underwater settings. Specially known as “The Sponge Diver's Island", Kalymnos, is among the top destinations for diving. Sponge fishery, processing and trading were the main professions on Kalymnos Island for hundreds of years. In fact, the use of sponges was described by Aristotle and mentioned in both Homer's Iliad and Odyssey. In Kalymnos, there are a number of professional diving centers, offering you training facilities and the opportunity to be certified in scuba diving. Many of these centers organize excursions, and they even offer your children the chance to dive and get to know the underwater life, proving that the island can provide you and your family unforgettable underwater experiences.
8. Find a traditional and unspoiled place and spend a part of your holidays relaxing and breathing the freshness of the scenery! We suggest the region of Mani , where architectural Heritage preserves the rich diversity of cultural changes through space and time. Through its monuments history is transformed into powerful, living images. Traditional settlements, high quality architecture, these centuries-old residencies are also very important local tourism resources closely tied to the natural environment…
9. Learn a few Greek words. All thought, if you are speaking English, you probably already “know” 47.729 Greek words (57 Turkish words and another 34 slavic words). And if you are French, one out of six words you pronounce comes from a Greek word.  For example, telecommunication, telefax , telegraph , telephone , telemeter , telescope and so many more. If you are a doctor, the terms you daily use are 95% Greek, and if you are a scientist in general, 80% of the words you use come from Greek. The Greek language is considered among the most important and unique languages in the history of mankind. It is a living organization that has been around uninterruptedly for 9 thousand years (in it’s spoken form) and 8,5 thousand years in it’s written form. There are 3 main phases, the ancient Greek (5.500 b.C. – 330 b.C.), the byzantine Greek (330 b.C.  – 1453) and the Modern Greek (1453 – today).  The Modern Greek is the only descendant of the ancient Greek language and surprisingly survived in a remarkably clear form through centuries of foreign occupations over the Greek Lands.  In Modern Greek you should know how to say Good morning – KALIMERA (καλημέρα), Goodnight- KALINIHTA , Nice to meet you- HERO POLI (χαίρω πολύ) , Thank you – EFHARISTO (ευχαριστώ), Please- PARAKALO (παρακαλώ), I love you- SAGAPO (σ’αγαπώ).
10. Taste a real Greek Salad with pure olive oil and have a Greek Souvlaki. You’ll find it in a few combinations, with or without the pita, with chicken or with pork meet, but the most genuine is called Pita- Gyros WITH Tzatziki sauce! Have a soda drink if you’re  trying the Tzatziki sauce and avoid getting close to people right afterwards, as your breath might have a garlic scent.

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