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Highlights of Venice and Greece

October 18, 2014

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I just returned from Europe earlier this week with my husband and after being away so long, I started thinking about what recipe to make/post next. But to be honest, after a week and a half in Venice and the Greek Isles, I still can’t think of anything else! We had such a great time that instead of a recipe, here’s my trip in pictures (and since we are talking about Europe, don’t worry, some food is involved).

City of Venice

Venice Italy

My husband Travis and I started off in Venice, Italy, where after spending a brief afternoon, boarded a cruise ship headed for the ports of Mykonos, Corfu, Santorini and Olympia, Greece.

Mykonos is a pretty beach town with a “little Venice” coast, pretty windmills and beautiful beaches! We also spent some good quality time at a local restaurant enjoying stuffed grilled peppers with salty feta, fresh tomatoes and olives and the best tzatziki we’ve ever had.

Mykonos Greece

Greece

Corfu is another charming beach town that has a quaint “old town” feeling. This day was  super stormy and rainy so we didn’t see a lot. But we finished the trip with amazing Greek salads, pizza and according to my husband, “the best souvlaki” that made it all worth it.

Corfu Greece

Santorini was perfect. It’s a beautiful haven.

oia pictures

Santorini Greece

The most iconic spot on Santorni is Oia, a darling town built on the cliffs overlooking the ocean. A day in Oia is best spent wandering and then finding a great spot to view the sunset.

santorini greece

For our sunset view, we found the most delicious restaurant called Fanari Restaurant. It’s right on the edge of the town and happens to be apart of a hotel.

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Make sure to order an appetizer like the zucchini tart. It was beautiful and delicious! Then take your time and enjoy the view. The ambiance may be the best thing about this restaurant.

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Oia Sunset

Sunset in Oia

Once the sun is down, the city turns into something else entirely. It’s magic!

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Our last island was Olympia, and although not as beautiful as Oia, totally fascinating. Olympia is the birthplace of the Olympic Games .

olympia olympia greece

After Olympia, we headed back to Venice.

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Venice is a pretty small city, but there’s a lot of interesting things to do and see.  It has got to be one of the most romantic cities in the world.

We stayed at a great hotel near the Grand Canal. The rooms were really spacious with excellent service and the location was perfect.

Venice Hotel

The city is so much fun to walk around in. There are interesting galleys, corridors and buildings everywhere you turn.

Venice Square

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We ended our trip with a Gondola ride at sunset. This is one of the best ways to see the Grand Canal but is also an interesting mini tour of the floating city.

venice ride

Gondola rides become a bit more expensive past 7 o’clock for the more “romantic” feel, but it’s best to start them before 7 so there is enough light for picture taking. Starting around sunset is perfect so you get the best of both worlds.

Venice at Night

Venice and the Greek Isles are two places definitely worth seeing. The two areas were the perfect mix of sightseeing, culture, history, leisure and food. We’ll be dreaming of when we can go back.

If you’ve been to Venice or Greece, what are your favorite spots? What things did you do?  What did you love the most?!

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  1. Kelly @ Hidden Fruits and Veggies says

    October 20, 2014 at 7:50 am

    Lovely photos! Way to make me SO jealous. I went on a cruise to Spain, France, Italy, Greek, and Turkey a few years (uhhh okay, 7 years) ago and know I would appreciate it so much more now. Glad you had a great time, you deserve it :)

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  2. Kelli H (Made in Sonoma) says

    October 19, 2014 at 10:53 pm

    I am SO jealous of this trip! Beautiful photos! I’d LOVE to go to Greece. It’s definitely on my top 3 places to go. Also, you are gorgeous, Annie!

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    • Annie says

      October 20, 2014 at 12:25 pm

      Thanks, Kelli! You just made my day. :) Yes, Greece would definitely be on my top 3 too.

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  3. Susan Waller says

    October 18, 2014 at 5:33 pm

    I’m so glad you got to go there! It is such a dreamy and beautiful place – what a treat to see it with Travis! I loved Bridge of Sighs, and I found the juxtaposition of it’s actual history with the romantic folklore that has come to surround it to be one of the more interesting things. Some of the most beautiful things I’ve seen in the world have been there :)

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