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Discover the best Travel Zone adventures in one convenient place. TourRadar offers 104 Travel Zone tours. You can find the perfect trip spanning across 5 day to 12 day itineraries with prices starting from just EUR 167 per day!

104 Travel Zone trips

• Island Hopping

Athens, Santorini & Mykonos with 3 Guided Tours | SemiPrivate | 10 Days

Very well organized- always met by staff holding up our name when Exiting transportation - very educational tours included in the package - free days were a perfect balance and we were able arrange additional tours thru the agent provided to us. Nice rooms in good locations for walking to Resturants and shops. Communication with agents done thru what’s app were flawless with a quick response - Would recommend pkg to anyone????

Greek Island Hopping | SemiPrivate with 4* Hotels | 11 Days

What an amazing experience! I can't say enough about how much we enjoyed our vacation visiting Greece including 4 islands, mostly because it was so well organized for us. They had everything planned out for us including nice hotels with free breakfast, transfers and ferries. We didn’t have to think at all! The sunset cruise was a nice excursion too. I just recommended this to a friend!

Mykonos, Santorini & Athens Experience - Premium SemiPrivate Tour

I traveled with my wife and her sister. The landscapes, the places, the people, the food, everything was fantastic. We recommend it 100%. We visited the archaeological sites of Delos island and Akrotiri in Santorini. Greece is an indescribable country, we will return one day! Thank you! - Fred, Moyra and Bonnie.

2 Greek Islands Tour - 5 Days - Paros & Santorini - Premium

Good selection of hotels, always fast communication, and transfers on time.

Greek Island Hopping with Guided Tours - With 4* hotels Premium

In general the package offers good value for money and all the staff icluding drivers, assistants and guides strived to provide a pleasant experience. I definitely recommend TourRadar and Travel Zone.

Athens, Santorini & Mykonos Tour - 7 Days - Premium

Chosing this tour was an excelent option, we experienced the best of the Greek islands in luxury and the best thing is that Travel Zone customized the itinerary according to our prererences.

2 Greek Islands Tour - 5 Days - Paros & Santorini - Standard

This was our first time doing a tour with TourRader. We had a wonderful experience! The itenery was explained well and the transfers were all very reliable and efficient. Everything we needed was incuded so it made it hassle free for us. Would definitely recommend it to our friends!

Mykonos, Santorini & Athens Experience - Standard

As a true fan of clear set instructions have to admit that travel zone was very spot on in everything they promised. The hotels were fine and the service as expected.

Mykonos & Santorini Tour - 5 Days - Premium

The tour was well planned and everything went perfectly. There was someone there at each leg of our trip to guide us to our next experience. We were completely in the hands of our tour organizer and they came through magnificently. Our hotel accommodations were the best. We enjoyed the entire experience and did not have to worry about anything.

Greek Island Hopping with Guided Tours - Standard

Didn t expect such good service. Thank you all !

Greek Island Hopping | SemiPrivate with 3* Hotels | 11 Days

My husband and I have nothing but the most positive things to say about travel zone as a travel company and the travel representatives we've worked with. Thank you!

Athens, Paros & Santorini - 7 Days - Standard

Dear Tourradar, I had a wonderful time in Greece. I enjoyed very much its delicious cuisines and was awed by its breathing sceneries. I feel compelled to say “Thank you” again to the people who make above happened. The people from the tour company, the Blue Star Ferry, the taxi companies, airport, the hotel staffs and the random people I have encountered along with way, who went out of their ways to help me!

Mykonos & Santorini Tour - 5 Days - Standard

Marvelous trip. Thanks everyone for a well planned vacation.

Best Greek Islands Tour - 8 Days - Standard

The staff were so friendly and helpful, I loved the wooden boat tour. The views were stunning and the food was wonderful.

2 Greek Islands Explorer: Paros & Santorini - Standard

I am happy to have traveled so far to admire the beauty of Greece, organised by people who know what they are doing. Our regards and wishes to see each other again.

Reviews of Travel Zone Tours

Overall the tour was great. Everything was well coordinated for all the transfers and pickups and lodging. You have a contact for each location to help you get settled, options on how to get around and recommendations on how to spend your time. I only experienced one change and the team was available immediately to assist.

Travel was well organized.

Greece during autumn is a delight! The hotels both in Mykonos and Santorini were close to nice places to eat and socialize.The guides were so polite and patient with us asking questions and recommendations. Totally recommend this trip to solo travelers like me. I'm thinking about revising next year. Maybe Crete or Rhodes.

Welcome to Travel Zone Greece

Travel Zone is a DMC for Greece providing a wide range of travel services including vacation packages, cruises, private tours, wedding packages, entertainment, transportation & VIP services.

Unique Travel Destinations

Greece & Greek Islands

Turkey & Greece

Eastern Mediterranean

3-Day Greek Island Cruise

The 3-Day Iconic Aegean Greek Islands Cruise Visiting Athens, Mykonos, Kusadasi , Patmos, Rhodes, Crete, Santorini

4-Day Greek Island Cruise

The 4-Day Iconic Aegean Greek Islands Cruise Visiting Athens, Mykonos, Kusadasi, Patmos, Crete, Santorini

7-Day Greek Island Cruise

The 7-Day Euphoric Aegean Greek Islands Cruise Visiting Athens, Nafplio, Chania, Cesme, Mykonos, Santorini, Rhodes, Izmir

Our Special Collection of Vacation Packages

Athens Mykonos Santorini

Athens, Mykonos, Santorini

The Price Includes: Accommodation, Half day Athens Tour including the Acropolis, Half day Santorini Volcano Cruise, Ferry tickets, Entrance fees, Transfers, Daily breakfast, Hotel taxes

Best Greek Islands Vacation

Mykonos, Santorini, Crete, Rhodes

Istanbul Vacation Package

The Price Includes: Accommodation, Full day Istanbul Tour, Half day Tour to the Two Continents, Cruise to Bosporus, Entrance fees, Transfers, Daily breakfast, Hotel taxes

4 Days Rome Florence Venice

Rome, Florence, Venice

The Price Includes: Accommodation, Transportation by Modern Coach, Experienced Tour Escort, Sightseeing as per itinerary Entrance fees as per itinerary, Meals

Marvels Of The Orient

Greece, Israel, Jordan

The Price Includes: Accommodation, Half day Athens Tour, Full day Cruise to Hydra, Poros, Aegina, Full day Tour to Delphi, Entrance fees, Transfers, Daily breakfast, Hotel Taxes

10 Days Santorini Mykonos Milos

Athens, Milos, Santorini, Mykonos

Nemea Wine Tasting Tour

Discover one of the richest wine producing regions of Greece with a private excursion designed to introduce you to the Greek Vineyard.

Athens & Acropolis Sightseeing Tour

A private sightseeing tour to the most important landmarks of Athens. Discover the modern and ancient faces of Athens, including a visit inside the Acropolis, the city’s jewel and a top UNESCO world heritage monument.

Athens, Acropolis & the Acropolis Museum Tour

A private sightseeing tour to the most important landmarks of Athens. Enjoy a visit inside the Acropolis and the Acropolis museum with the help of our knowledgeable, multilingual professional guides.

About Travel Zone

Travel Zone is a leading DMC for Greece that with hard work and commitment for more than a decade has build a reputation in the market offering superior travel-related products to important agents all over the world. Anchored by values, integrity and dedication to customer service we offer inbound travel, holiday packages and cruises, business travel, destination and event management, educational travel, religious – spiritual travel, wedding packages, entertainment, transportation and VIP services. Read more

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Travel Zone Is a Tour Operator providing a wide range of travel services including vacation packages, cruises, private tours, santorini wedding packages, entertainment, transportation & VIP services.

Cruises For Greece & Turkey

• 3 Day Greek Island Cruise
• 4 Day Greek Island Cruise
• Idyllic Aegean (7 Day)

Greek Islands Packages

• 7 Days In Greece (7 Days)
• Athens Mykonos Santorini (8 Days)
• Athens Mykonos Syros (8 Days)
• Kefalonia Zakynthos Tour (8 Days)
• Athens Meteora Santorini (8 Days)
• Cyclades Island Hopping (10 Days)
• Milos Folegandros Santorini (10 Days)
• 10 Days In Greece (10 Days)
• Santorini Mykonos Milos (10 Days)
• Rhea (11 Days)
• Crete Vacation Package (11 Days)
• Vacations In Greece (11 Days)
• Greek Island Hopping (12 Days)
• Best Greek Islands Vacation (12 Days)
• Greek Islands Holidays (12 Days)

Greece Land Packages

• 5 Days In Greece (5 Days)
• Olympus (8 Days)
• Northern Greece (9 Days)

Packages For Greece & Turkey

• 9 Days Istanbul Athens (9 Days)
• Helios (11 Days)
• Relics Of Turkey & Greece (12 Days)
• Nereus (15 Days)
• Turkish Essence (16 Days)

Packages For Italy

• Rome Florence Venice (4 Day)
• Northern Italian Lakes (4 Day)
• Venice Verona (4 Day)
• Rome Florence Venice (5 Day)
• Florence Venice Lake Como (6 Day)
• Sicily Tour (7 Day)
• Rome Florence Venice (8 Day)
• North Italy (8 Day)
• Rome Florence Venice Sorrento (10 Day)
• Italian Winter Tour (10 Day)
• Rome Naples Sorrento (11 Day)
• Rome Naples Sicily (11 Day)
• Italy In Winter (11 Day)
• Christmas In Italy (12 Day)
• Grand Tour Of Italy (17 Day)

Packages For Balkans

• Greece Skopje Serbia Tour (8 Day)
• Greece Croatia Tour (8 Day)
• Croatia Bosnia Serbia Greece (10 Day)
• 10 Days Balkan Tour (10 Day)
• 11 Days Balkan Vacations (11 Day)
• 14 Days Balkan Travel (14 Day)
• 7-country Balkan Tour (16 Day)

Cruise Packages

• 6 Days In Greece (6 Days)
• Argonauts (7 Days)
• Aeolos (8 Days)
• Thetis (9 Days)
• Ares (10 Days)
• Iris (10 Days)
• Poseidon (10 Days)
• Treasures Of Greece (12 Days)
• Amazons (12 Days)
• Oceanus (13 Days)
• Best Of Turkey & Egypt (10 Day)
• Marvels Of The Orient (11 Day)
• Greece & Israel Tour (13 Day)
• Triton (13 Day)
• Greece And Egypt Tour (15 Day)

Packages For Turkey

• Istanbul Vacation Package (5 Day)
• Turkish Delight (6 Day)
• Discover Turkey (8 Day)
• Legends Of Anatolia (10 Day)
• 10 Days In Turkey (10 Day)

Greek Winter Packages

• Colossus (7 Days)
• Persephone (8 Days)
• Alcyon (10 Days)

Regular Tours In Greece

• Athens Sightseeing
• Athens sightseeing in the afternoon
• Athens by night
• Cape sounio
• One day delphi tour
• One day argolis tour
• 2 days argolis tour
• 2 days delphi - meteora tour
• 3 day classical tour
• 3 day delphi meteora tour
• 4 day tour with meteora
• 5 day northen greece
• 7 Day Grand Tour

Private Tours In Greece

Shore excursions in greece.

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Explore Ethiopia: Where Colors, Cultures, and Wonders Converge

Travel is the only thing you buy that makes you richer.

For more than a decade, we have enthusiastically shared our love for Ethiopia. During this time, we have enabled our clients to embark on authentic journeys filled with discoveries and meaningful encounters. As a result, we have formed sincere relationships and even developed strong friendships. Our ultimate objective has remained consistent: to introduce you to Ethiopia, facilitate interactions with its people, and unveil the country‘s rich cultural heritage. We aim to provide you with a truly unique and enriching human experience throughout your adventure. These ten years of passionate dedication have positioned G-Zone Tour & Car rental as an essential reference for discovering the ‘Cradle of Humankind,’ its captivating culture, and its fascinating history.

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Ethiopia‘s breathtaking diversity will leave you in awe, from its elevated Abyssinian plateaus secluded by more than 25 towering peaks exceeding 4000 meters, to its expansive savannahs adorned with acacia trees, salt and lava volcanoes, Great Rift Valley lakes bustling with numerous bird species, and mighty rivers. However, the most captivating aspect undoubtedly lies in its people, who have shaped the land for centuries. The Amharas, Oromos, Afar, Mursi, Hamar, Borana, and more, representing a variety of religions such as Orthodox Christianity, Islam, and animism, create a remarkable spiritual sanctuary in Ethiopia. This ongoing diversity continuously surprises and delights visitors, encouraging them to comprehend the shared identity that transcends regional differences.

Nestled within the majestic Abyssinian mountains, which have witnessed Ethiopia's illustrious past, lies a haven of abundant wildlife and fertile lands. The northern region of Ethiopia has served as a melting pot of African, Arabian, and Mediterranean cultures for centuries. This amalgamation of influences has bestowed a distinctive cultural and historical legacy upon the area, embodied in four remarkable UNESCO World Heritage sites: Axum, Lalibela, Gondar, and the Simien Mountains National Park.

Addis Ababa

Explore the sights of Addis Ababa with our guided tours, immersing yourself in the city's vibrant history and culture. Enhance your itinerary by visiting numerous museums, churches, mosques, and remarkable historic buildings. For a scenic adventure, take a hike up Mount Entoto, where you can enjoy stunning views of the cityscape. Immerse yourself in the lively atmosphere of Addis Ababa with its colorful craft and souvenir markets, budget-friendly restaurants, and delightful coffee houses.

As you venture east from Addis Ababa, you will encounter the captivating destinations of Eastern Ethiopia. Among them is Harar, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the oldest Islamic city in Africa, built in the early 16th century. Explore its cultural and historical wonders, including medieval walls, century-old buildings, and the fascinating maze of narrow alleyways known as Jugol. Immerse yourself in the local atmosphere, discovering unique handicrafts, basketry, and vibrant markets. At night, experience the thrilling spectacle of wild hyenas engaging in their feeding ritual on the city's outskirts. Rest overnight at a hotel in Harar.

Southern Ethiopia is a region filled with natural beauty, cultural richness, and captivating traditions. The area boasts a scenic portion of the Rift Valley, adorned with seven interconnected lakes that teem with fascinating aquatic birdlife. National parks in this region protect stunning landscapes of mountains, lakes, and forests, showcasing an abundance of endemic species. Moreover, the region is inhabited by several ethnic groups who maintain their traditional tribal lifestyle and ancient rituals.

Discover the hidden gems of Western Ethiopia, a region renowned for its breathtaking landscapes, diverse cultures, and rich history. Our travel agency is dedicated to providing you with an unforgettable experience as you explore the wonders of this extraordinary destination. Whether you're an adventurous trekker, a wildlife enthusiast, or a cultural explorer, Western Ethiopia has something to offer for every traveler.

In the central part of Bale National Park, visit the magnificent Sanetti Plateau, located at an elevation of 4000 meters, offering breathtaking views and a chance to spot the rare Ethiopian Wolf. Explore the Harenna forest, one of the country‘s most expansive remaining forests, known for its diverse range of mammals and vegetation.

Explore the Rift Valley lakes, such as Ziway, Langano, and Abijata-Shalla, known for their diverse bird populations. Spend the night and take a leisurely walk along the shores of Lake Hawassa to observe the local fishermen and birdlife. On your return journey to Addis Ababa, make a stop at Wondo Genet, a renowned resort area surrounded by lush forests that provide shelter to a variety of animals and birds.

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Ikaria, Greece

Travel to this tiny Aegean island to discover the secrets of residents who live eight years longer than Americans, have half the rate of heart disease and almost no dementia.

Loma Linda, California

Pull off the San Bernardino freeway east of Los Angeles and you’ll encounter a community of Adventists teaching us new lessons about the power of faith, friendship and fruit.

Sardinia, Italy

Visit this Mediterranean island—home to the greatest concentration of male centenarians in the world—and you’ll discover healthy lifestyles that have not changed much since the time of Christ.

Okinawa, Japan

Touch down on these South Pacific islands and you’ll meet residents – including the world’s longest-lived women –  eating three foods that could help every American live longer.

Nicoya, Costa Rica

Grab a bike and pedal along a path on this Pacific coast peninsula and you’ll find colorful houses, exotic fruits and residents twice as likely as Americans to reach a healthy age 90. Is it something in the water?

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  In the footsteps of the centenarians in sardinia.

  At Sardinia ZonaBlu Tours we offer our guests an authentic experience visiting sites and people of the bluezone  that are not easy to find on self-driven tours. Away from mass tourism routes you will get access to ancient wisdom and life rhythms that can only be experienced through mingling with the  locals . We want to invite you to not just be a spectator, but to dive into the  experience  where you will make and taste typical Sardinian pasta of the region, visit 5000-year-old  archeological sites  from the Neolithic period, go on an off-road tour with local shepherds, and drink  Cannonau  wine under oak trees in the mountains.

  

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   Sardinia Zona Blu Tours are niche tours with intentionally small groups (max. 8 people)This is the choice for like-minded travelers to live a unique experience in Sardinia. Guests will enjoy the warmth of traditional Sardinian hospitality and will be inspired by a way of life that hasn’t changed in centuries. Our tours are crafted to be flexible and very relaxed in order to dive fully into the Sardinian way of life.

  Picture yourself here. Turquoise, all shades of blue and green, surrounded by the scents of wild lavender, rosemary, thyme, and juniper that infuse the breeze coming from the ocean. A symphony of colors and fragrances. There is the awareness of entering a very ancient place, where space and time dissolve into a magical sense of relaxation, of wanting to let go. Our tours are crafted to be flexible and relaxed and each tour is focused on the longevity factors of the blue zones .

  This land resemles no other place. D.H. Lawrence in Sea and Sardinia

  
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  Blue Zone (Sardinia), Italy - 3 days

  Beyond its captivating landscapes, Sardinia is celebrated as one of the world’s five “Blue Zones,” where residents enjoy remarkably long and healthy lives. Delve into the secrets of Sardinia’s Blue Zone, nestled in the mountains of the Nuoro province, where traditional lifestyles, close-knit family bonds, laughter, and moderate exercise contribute to exceptional longevity.

  We recommend this itinerary as an extension to our comprehensive Sardinian Regional Discovery itinerary.

  
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  • Stay 2 nights at the Su Gologone Experience Hotel 4-star or similar.
  • Private Guided Tour to Sardinia’s Blue Zone including a meeting with a local Centurian.
  • Visit to an artisanal workshop where the Masks of the Ancient Mamuthones are produced.
  • Wine tasting lunch in a local winery.
  • Vsit Orgosolo for a guided tour of the graffiti art.
  • Leisure time in San Pantaleo to explore the hamlet known as “the village of artists”.
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  Day: 1 orgosolo - oliena.

  Enjoy a VIP private transfer to your mountain retreat with a stop en route in Orgosolo. Discover the town’s captivating history on a guided tour of the graffiti, which depicts past and present historical and political expressions of the Sardinian locals. In the evening, enjoy your leisure time in the art-filled environment of your hotel, that showcases the work of local artisans.

  

  Day: 2 Oliena - Nuoro

  Embark on a full day excursion to Sardinia’s Blue Zone in the Nuoro region of the island. On your guided tour of the region you will meet with the locals and learn about the cultural characteristics that have been identified as contributing factors to the longevity of the world’s longest living individuals. Visit the artisanal workshop where the Masks of the Ancient Mamuthones are produced, before enjoying a wine tasting and lunch at a local winery. The evening is yours to relax and perhaps enjoy a local culinary experience at the on-site restaurant.

  

  Day: 3 Oliena - San Pantaleo

  As you continue your Sardinian discovery, return via San Pantaleo, where you will have leisure time to explore the hamlet known as “the village of artists”.

  

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  Are plastic lane dividers enough to keep drivers safe in work zones.

  Two recent head-on crashes — one of them deadly — in heavily traveled construction zones have some Drive readers asking if the Minnesota Department of Transportation is doing enough to keep them safe.

  On April 26, cameras caught a pickup truck driver heading south on Interstate 35 at exit 54 near Faribault drift across the centerline and slam into an oncoming vehicle. Occupants in both vehicles survived.

  A few days later, the driver of a Camry heading north on Hwy. 52 in Hampton Township in Dakota County strayed across the center line near 250th Street and collided with a southbound flatbed semitrailer truck. A 3-year-old passenger in the Camry died, the State Patrol said.

  In both work zones, one side of the highway was closed for construction and traffic shared the other side of the road. Orange plastic posts several feet apart serve as the center divider to keep traffic in their respective lanes.

  The two recent incidents come after four fatal crashes on I-35 last summer in the area near Faribault, where MnDOT is in the second year of a major resurfacing and bridge improvement project between Rice County Road 48 and state Hwy. 21. A similar traffic setup was in place in 2023.

  A few Drive readers fear that the posts — called lane delineators — are not doing enough to prevent the mishaps and wonder if the agency should be using concrete barriers. The Drive took their concerns to MnDOT.

  Many factors play into how MnDOT sets up work zones, including traffic speed, volume of traffic, curves and access points to the roadway. The agency follows guidelines spelled out in the federal Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) and the state's version of that document.

  The work zones on Hwy. 52 and I-35 comply with the guidelines in the MUTCD, said MnDOT spokeswoman Anne Meyer.

  "Years of planning go into every project, and safety is always our top priority in that planning," Meyer said. "We are constantly monitoring the safety of our work zones. When a crash occurs in a work zone, we work closely with the State Patrol to understand the various factors of the incident and whether we can make changes to improve safety."

  Both of the recent crashes remain under investigation.

  Meyer said MnDOT motorists can do their part to remain safe in work zones by following the posted speed limit, being prepared for changes in speed while traveling through them and avoiding using phones and other distractions while behind the wheel.

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  Maple Grove Transit's on-demand ride service, My Ride, has been so popular that it is now running an hour longer on weekdays, until 6:30 p.m. The agency also added two more buses to accommodate increased demand.

  "The expansion will assist in reducing trip denials and in providing a wide variety of trip purposes, but will be especially beneficial in providing employment-based trips," the transit agency said.

  Trips on My Ride must start or end in Maple Grove, but buses serve destinations in Osseo, Brooklyn Park and Brooklyn Center, plus transit centers in Robbinsdale, on Hwy. 55 in Plymouth and at the Crystal Shopping Center. Reservations can be made by calling 763-493-2200.

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