Q. What sea is Greece located on?
Mediterranean Sea
Q. Where is Greece located?
Europe
Q. Where is the Aegean Sea in ancient Greece?
The Aegean Sea lies between the coast of Greece and Asia Minor (modern-day Turkey). It contains over 2,000 islands which were settled by the ancient Greeks; the largest among them being Crete (Kriti) and the best known and most often photographed Santorini (Thera or Thira).
Q. Why is the Aegean Sea called the Aegean Sea?
Mythology. According to Greek Mythology, the Aegean Sea owes its name to the King of Athens, Aigeas (Aegeas). King Minos ‘Minoas’ of Crete in order to punish the Athenians who had killed his son Androgeo, declared war on Athens and won. He took the place of one of the seven young men and set sail for Crete.
Q. Is the Aegean Sea rough?
The Aegean Sea covers the eastern area in Greece and includes the most popular islands of the country. However, in contrast with what many people believe, the Aegean Sea is not considered as particularly rough, especially when compared with other destinations worldwide.
Q. How deep is the Aegean Sea?
3,543 m
Q. Are there sharks in the Aegean Sea?
There are some sharks in the Aegean Sea, but very few. The few sharks spotted or caught around Greece were harmless like the basking shark, thresher shark, and the dogfish. The basking shark looks frightening, but it’s not harmful. The thresher shark is also quite harmless because of its small teeth and timid nature.
Q. How old is the Aegean Sea?
around 9,000 years
Q. Who controls Aegean Sea?
Greece has extended its territorial waters to 6 n miles by an Act of September 1936. Greek territorial waters thus cover 43.5 per cent of the Aegean Sea while Turkish territorial waters represent only 7.5 per cent.
Q. Is the Aegean Sea cold?
The sea surface temperature in the Aegean ranges from about 60 to 77 °F (16 to 25 °C), varying with location and time of year. The Aegean Sea, like the Mediterranean in general, is the most impoverished large body of water known to science.
Q. What is the closest Greek island to Turkey?
Samos
Q. What’s the nicest Greek island?
The 5 Best Greek Islands
- Santorini. My favorite island in Greece is Santorini.
- Mykonos. The best nightlife and clubbing in Greece is found on Mykonos.
- Crete. The largest Greek island and rich with beaches, historical sights, hikes, and small cities.
- Naxos. The most family-friendly island in Greece is Naxos.
- Paros.
Q. Can you take a train from Istanbul to Athens?
There is no direct train anymore. A train connection could be via Sofia (Bulgaria), but takes a lot more of time than by bus. There are several direct (overnight) bus connections available from Istanbul (Turkey) to the bigger Greek cities (Athens, Thessaloniki.). Have a look at the links.
Q. How many days do you need for Athens?
3 days
Q. How long is the flight from Istanbul to Greece?
1 hour, 12 minutes
Q. Does the Orient Express still go to Istanbul?
This 8 night / 9 day holiday to Istanbul, which includes the journey on board the legendary Venice Simplon Orient Express train, has very limited availability for 2021 – so please contact us now to secure your place or to register your interest for travel in 2022.
Q. How much is a holiday on the Orient Express?
An Eastern & Oriental Express ticket starts from just over £2,000, €2,300 or $2,500 USD leaving you plenty spare for hotels and other arrangements. For this you will be treated to one night aboard complete with all meals, drinks and even a visit to some attractions along the way depending on the journey.
Q. Do you have your own toilet on the Orient Express?
With this in mind, the standard cabins aboard the Venice Simplon Orient Express do not have en suite facilities, and as per the original train, toilets are located at the end of each carriage. Each of the cabins does have a small vanity unit with basin, and then there are toilet facilities at the end of each carriage.
Q. How much does it cost to ride the Orient Express Paris to Istanbul?
VENICE SIMPLON-ORIENT-EXPRESS PRICES 2020, PER PERSON
| From prices per person sharing | Single or Twin | Cabin Suite |
|---|---|---|
| Paris – Istanbul | £15,500 | £31,000 |
| Paris – Verona | £2,573 | £4,116 |
| Paris – Venice | £2,573 | £4,116 |
| Prague – London | £2,200 | £3,520 |
Q. Where is the most expensive train ride in the world?
The Venice Simplon Orient Express (VSOE) luxury train operating across major European destinations is owned by Orient-Express Hotels. The train charges an average of $1,900 a night per person for its 6-day/5-night voyages between Paris-Istanbul and Istanbul- Venice making it one of the world’s most expensive trains.
Q. Can you do a day trip on the Orient Express?
Orient Express day trips are perfect for making memories and ideal for those who want to spend less than an Orient Express Holiday. A day trip on a luxury train is equally a exciting as a sleeper journey, the only difference being of course the lack of sleeper carriages and the journey only lasting a day.
Q. How many days is the Orient Express?
two days
Q. Where did the Orient Express start and finish?
The Orient Express has always run from Paris Gare de l’Est via Munich, Vienna & Budapest, whereas the Simplon Orient Express started running in April 1919, taking a Southerly route from Calais and Paris Gare de Lyon to Milan, Venice, Trieste, Zagreb, Belgrade, Sofia and Istanbul, with a portion for Athens.
Q. Are there showers on Orient Express?
Even the heating in your cabin is powered by a coal stove at the end of each carriage. Each cabin has a little vanity unit with basin, and then there are toilets at the end of each carriage. There are no baths or showers on the train.
