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Δευτέρα 6 Ιανουαρίου 2014

BRAZIL - MUNDIAL 2014

ΒΡΑΖΙΛΙΑ ...



RIO

Πόσο θα στοίχιζε ένα ταξίδι για την 1η φάση του Mundial της Βραζιλίας...


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Πέμπτη 12/06/2014
Aegean A30614  (O)
  • ATH, Eleftherios Venizelos Intl
    Αθήνα, Ελλάδα
  • CDG, Charles De Gaulle Intl
    Παρίσι, Γαλλία
Airbus A321-100/200
17:20
Διάρκεια: 3ω 35λ
19:55
Διάρκεια αναμονής για επόμενη πτήση: 2ω 25λ
TAM JJ8101  (W)
Terminal: 1
  • CDG, Charles De Gaulle Intl
    Παρίσι, Γαλλία
  • GRU, Guarulhos
    Σάο Πάολο, Βραζιλία
Boeing 777-300 pax
22:20
Διάρκεια: 12ω 00λ
05:20 άφιξη την επόμενη
ημέρα: 13/06/2014
Επιστροφή Τετάρτη 26/06/2014
TAM JJ8062  (W)
Terminal: 1
  • GRU, Guarulhos
    Σάο Πάολο, Βραζιλία
  • MXP, Malpensa
    Μιλάνο, Ιταλία
Airbus A330 all models
22:40
Διάρκεια: 11ω 25λ
15:05 άφιξη την επόμενη
ημέρα: 26/06/2014
Διάρκεια αναμονής για επόμενη πτήση: 2ω 05λ
Aegean A30665  (O)
Terminal: 1
  • MXP, Malpensa
    Μιλάνο, Ιταλία
  • ATH, Eleftherios Venizelos Intl
    Αθήνα, Ελλάδα
Airbus A320-100/200
(26/06/2014) 17:10
Διάρκεια: 2ω 30λ
20:40 άφιξη την επόμενη
ημέρα: 27/06/2014



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Φόροι και τέλη X2 € 930.26


ΣΥΝΟΛΟ    € 1938.26    (ΓΙΑ 2 ΑΤΟΜΑ)




 
SAO PAULO



State São Paulo
Stadium Disaster struck in late November when a crane collapsed, killing two building workers at the Corinthians stadium, which is due to hold the World Cup opening ceremony and first match of the tournament, featuring hosts Brazil, on 12 June. The stadium in Itaquera, one of the poorest regions of São Paulo, will host six matches in all, including a quarter- and semi-final. The stadium holds 48,000, but temporary stands will increase capacity to 65,000 during the tournament. The Itaquerão, as the stadium is popularly called, is the home of Corinthians, the country's second-largest club, after Flamengo.
Quick beer The stadium is 20km away (though connected by train and metro) so most pre- and post-match socialising will be done elsewhere. There are clusters of bars all over São Paulo; one of the best areas is Rua Aspicuelta in the Vila Madalena area, which is crammed with cool but friendly botecos (neighbourhood bars). Do not miss São Cristóvão at number 533, a homage to Brazilian football, with memorabilia and more then 2,500 footie photos covering almost every square inch of the bar. It also does good food and has more than 100 cachaças to try.
The weather Pretty crazy - it can feel like summer and winter in the same day. During the World Cup, it will be quite cool – it can fall as low as 5C but may reach 20C. There is little chance of rain.
What to bring? Be prepared for changeable weather. Bring warm clothes as there's no heating in most of the hotels, and comfortable shoes to walk around this enormous city.
What's the city like? With around 22 million inhabitants in the metropolitan area, São Paulo is the largest city in South America and an economic powerhouse. It is also a gastronomic hub, with some fantastic bars and restaurants (see this article on the new Brazilian cuisine). The numbers are impressive; for example, it is estimated that 720 pizzas per minute are sold in the city. Besides food, São Paulo has a broad cultural menu, with exhibitions, concerts, theatres and samba schools. It also has dozens of parks; the biggest is the Ibirapuera, to the south of the city. During the World Cup, this wealthy city will be keen to show off to the world, and there will be celebrations and music festivals all over town.
Out of town São Paulo is not a coastal city but the port of Santos, ​​where Pelé played for most of his career, is just 50 miles away and has some good beaches. But travel a little further, to the north coast of the state, for some really beautiful beaches, with a high concentration of surfers. Try Ilhabela or Ubatuba.

(article from     www.theguardian.com)





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Οδικώς SAO PAOLO - BELO HORIZONTE


ROUTE



BELO HORIZONTE



Διαμονή για 2 βράδυα  (13,14/6 )  
στο     Belo Horizonte Othon Palace


Belo Horizonte Othon Palace

Κόστος για 2 βράδυα   120 ευρώ





14/6/2014   ΚΟΛΟΜΒΙΑ - ΕΛΛΑΔΑ   19.00
 
MINEIRAO STADIUM




State  Minas Gerais
The stadium  Estádio Governador Magalhães Pinto, or the Mineirão as it is more commonly known, has already been used to host games for the Confederations Cup and will host six matches during the World Cup, including one of the semi-finals. It holds 67,000 and is home to current Brazilian league champions Cruzeiro. While some supporters claim that the new stadium and increased ticket prices have priced out average Brazilians, the stadium, in the Pampulha neighbourhood, is truly a site to behold. Football historians should also visit the Estádio Independência, the site of England's infamous 1-0 defeat by the USA in the 1950 World Cup.
Quick beer While there are bars close to the stadium, your best bet for a good drink is Savassi, home to many of BH's famous bars and restaurants. All the bars have a similar drinks menu so you can't go wrong, but for somewhere a little different (and not in the guidebooks) head to Bairro Preto and visit Rima Dos Sabores, a truly great place serving a host of national brews and a menu with treats such as ostrich and alligator. If you're hungry after a long night out drinking, head over to La Greppia on Rua Bahia for the all-night buffet. Other great places can be found in Sion along Rua Pium. At night this quiet street turns into a madhouse where the sidewalks are full of people and the bars stay open until late. There is a reason that the unofficial motto of the Mineiros (people of Minas Gerais) is "The beach is too far, let's go to a bar".
The weather  Down right pleasant nearly all year round. During the World Cup, it should range between 15C and 27C but it can get a chilly at night.
What to pack? No need for swimwear here, although it's quite common to see the locals walking around during the day in clothing more appropriate for the beach. Men tend to dress casually, so jeans and a T-shirt are more than socially acceptable; women tend to dress up a bit more.
What's the city like? The stadium is near the man-made lake of Pampulha, home to the Church of Saint Francis of Assisi designed by the great Oscar Niemeyer, and the art museum, but the majority of the action is close to the downtown/Savassi area. .
Out of town  Minas's beautiful colonial towns São João del Rei, Tiradentes and Ouro Preto are all worth visit (in fact, most travellers are usually heading to these places and merely passing through BH on the way to the airport or bus station). The first two are known for their great restaurants while Ouro Preto is known for its beautiful setting and number of baroque churches. Each of these towns is easily reachable by bus.

(article from     www.theguardian.com)





15/6 
 Ξεκινώντας τα ηρωικά...
ξεκινάμε για ένα ταξίδι 2260 χιλ. 
με προορισμό NATAL. 




ROUTE



 Ενδιάμεσες στάσεις με ενδιαφέρον 
salvador - pernabuco - paraiba...


SALVADOR
PONTA DO SEIXAS - PARAIBA








ΑΦΙΞΗ NATAL...

MORRO DO CARRECA - NATAL



Διαμονή 9 βράδυα στο...

Pousada Estacao Do Sol



 Κόστος περίπου 500 ευρώ το άτομο...
(σε δίκλινο δωμάτιο)




20/6  Ιαπωνία - Ελλάδα  01.00


ESTADIO LAS LUNAS




State Rio Grande do Norte
The stadium The brand new Arena das Dunas holds 42,000, and will host four matches. Since there are few local football clubs to support the new arena, it has been designed as a multi-purpose structure.
Quick beer Around the stadium, you'll find good options for eating and drinking: try Mangai for food, and Bar Original for drinking and football. But Ponta Negra, 9.5km outside the city, is the most popular place to go - a beach promenade with lots of bars, such as Decky, offering food and live music.
The weather Tropical climate - expect light rain from June to August (winter), but temperatures averaging 22C to 27C.
What to pack?  Bring lightweight clothes, as Natal is very informal, and flip flops for walking on the sand dunes.
What's the city like?  Any mention of Natal must start with the forró – an amazing rhythm that originated in this part of the northeast and is now popular all over Brazil. You can´t escape a night of forró in Natal and, at places such as Rastapé and Forró do Turista, you can watch and learn how to dance with the help of a native partner. Natal is also famous for its sand dunes, beaches and warm, calm waters. There are two areas: Via Costeira, a long strip with hotels and resorts on the beachfront, and the popular Ponta Negra beach, which ends with the most famous dune at the city of Morro do Careca, where you can walk around the narrow streets and take in the markets and fairs with their beautiful handicrafts.
Out of town From north to south, there are nice beaches, but take a buggy ride to Genipabu where you will find the most remote and pristine examples: Touros, São Miguel do Gostoso or Galinhos. If you ride south, the most famous place is Pipa, an ex-hippie village, where you can watch the dolphins offshore. Head inland to discover the drylands - the Sertões and its unique culture.

(article from     www.theguardian.com)



 24/6
Αναχώρηση NATAL - FORTALEZA



ROUTE




ΑΦΙΞΗ FORTALEZA...

FORTALEZA




24/6     ΕΛΛΑΔΑ - ΑΚΤΗ ΕΛΕΦΑΝΤΟΣΤΟΥ   23.00


ESTADIO CASTELAO


State Ceará
The stadium The 67,000-seater Arena Castelão will stage six World Cup matches, including four group games, a last-16 match and a quarter-final. The stadium, which is home to rival clubs Ceará Sporting and Fortaleza Esporte, is one of Brazil's biggest and was the first to be fully refurbished, but the £150m cost inflamed protests about poor public services during the Confederations Cup in summer 2013. Also known as the Gigante da Boa Vista, the stadium looks like a giant, shimmering sea anemone from the air, and is based in the south of the city, near the airport. Apart from the football, there are few reasons to venture out here and you may be better off finding at a base in the city centre or near Iracema beach, then travel by bus to Jardim Castelão or by metro to Parangaba, and take a taxi from there.
Quick beer Hotels, bars and restaurants are scarce in the poor, mainly residential part of town where the Castelão is based. If you are after a party atmosphere, your best bet would be to have a drink near the Dragão do Mar cultural centre or at a bar near the city beaches of Iracema, Mucuripe or Meireles
The weather Fortaleza is less than four degrees south of the equator and is almost always hot, though in June and July, the tail end of the rainy season, temperatures are eased by the strong wind, which draws surfers, windsurfers and kite-surfers to nearby beaches, such as Cumbuco and Praia do Futuro.
What to pack? Beachwear, hat and sun-lotion – and not too much else. Petty theft is high in Fortaleza, and you should take particular care when going out at night and travelling on public transport. You're fine in the city, but if heading north towards Maranhão or the Amazon, you may need a yellow fever certificate.
What's the city like? Fortaleza is known as the capital of forró, a style of dance and music that originated in north-east Brazil. Like much of life here, the all-night forró parties take place in the open air, mainly in vast, walled courtyards on the outskirts, and everywhere during the festas juninas (June festivals), which will be in full swing during the tournament. Architecturally, the city is not the prettiest, with a mixture of high rises and low brick houses, but the superb surrounding beaches more than make up for its less attractive urban areas. The area around the cathedral is a vast open market, with clothes and food stalls spilling on to the streets. Locals are still proud that Fortaleza was the first place in Brazil to abolish slavery, in 1884, and the history of people from the parched backlands, or Sertão, is remembered with permanent exhibitions and memorials.
Out of town Drive along the Ceará coastline for even more breathtaking beaches. Everyone has their own favourite but Canoa Quebrada and Jericoacoara are regularly named as among the best in the country, and even the world. Hire a dune buggy or go for a ride on a jangada (traditional fisherman's boat) for the best views.

(article from     www.theguardian.com)




Επιστροφή Sao Paulo

26/6/2014 πτήση για Ελλάδα 22.40

27/6/2014 Άφιξη Ελλάδα 20.40

(εκτός αν έχουμε προκριθεί...οπότε παγκάκια,ωτο στοπ και καράβι για επιστροφή)




ΚΟΣΤΟΣ ΤΟ ΑΤΟΜΟ ΣΥΝΟΛΙΚΑ...

ΑΕΡΟΠΟΡΙΚΟ ΕΙΣΗΤΗΡΙΟ .......960 ΕΥΡΏ
ΕΝΟΙΚΙΑΣΗ ΑΥΤΟΚΙΝΗΤΟΥ.....150 ΕΥΡΏ
ΔΙΑΜΟΝΕΣ...................................600 ΕΥΡΏ
ΚΑΥΣΙΜΑ - ΔΙΟΔΙΑ.....................150 ΕΥΡΏ
ΔΙΑΤΡΟΦΗ- ΓΕΝΙΚΑ ΕΞΟΔΑ.....500 ΕΥΡΩ
ΕΙΣΗΤΗΡΙΑ ΑΓΩΝΩΝ..................240 ΕΥΡΩ
ΑΠΡΟΒΛΕΠΤΑ..............................200 ΕΥΡΩ

ΣΥΝΟΛΟ ...2800 ΕΥΡΩ
(ΚΑΛΗ ΔΥΝΑΜΗ)




Κυριακή 29 Δεκεμβρίου 2013

BERLIN - KOPENHAGEN - OSLO - STOCKHOLM - GOTEBORG

ROAD TRIP




BERLIN - KOPENHAGEN - OSLO - 

STOCKHOLM - GOTEBORG - BERLIN













 Πέμπτη 5 Ιουνίου  -  Δευτέρα 16 Ιουνίου 
(2 άτομα)





Αθήνα έως Βερολίνο Σόνενφελντ

Αναχ. Πεμ, 05 Ιουνίου 2014 11:05 πμ Αφ. Πεμ, 05 Ιουνίου 2014 1:00 μμ Πτήση 4614 2 Ενήλικες 2 x 50,49 €


Βερολίνο Σόνενφελντ έως Αθήνα

Αναχ. Δευ, 16 Ιουνίου 2014 6:40 πμ Αφ. Δευ, 16 Ιουνίου 2014 10:30 πμ Πτήση 4613 2 Ενήλικες 2 x 47,99 €43
 



Σύνολο πτήσεων και επιλογών για όλους τους επιβάτες:

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 Οδικώς  Βερολίνο - Κοπεγχάγη



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ΚΟΠΕΓΧΑΓΗ



Πέμπτη 1 Αυγούστου 2013

Τοσκάνη 7ήμερη πρόταση...

 ( Για τον φίλο μου τον Γιώργο...)

 

 

 

 ΤΟΣΚΑΝΗ...

Αεροπορικά εισητήρια

Πτήση 

 

Αθήνα έως Ρώμη Φιουμιτσίνο

  • Αναχ. Δευ, 24 Φεβρουαρίου 2014 4:15 μμ
  • Αφ. Δευ, 24 Φεβρουαρίου 2014 5:20 μμ
  • Πτήση 4982
  • 2 Ενήλικες
  • 2 x 34,12 €
Πτήση

Ρώμη Φιουμιτσίνο έως Αθήνα

  • Αναχ. Κυρ, 02 Μαρτίου 2014 12:35 μμ
  • Αφ. Κυρ, 02 Μαρτίου 2014 3:40 μμ
  • Πτήση 4981
  • 2 Ενήλικες
  • 2 x 34,62 €
Σύνολο πτήσεων και επιλογών για όλους τους επιβάτες:
137,48 €




ΔΙΑΜΟΝΗ

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B&B Emozioni Fiorentine        Τιμή για 6 βράδυα  574ευρώ (δίκλινο)





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Ημέρα 1η...

Ρώμη -Φλωρεντία οδικώς     276 km   ( Κόστος 40ευρώ)

 
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 Η Φλωρεντία είναι πόλη της Ιταλίας, πρωτεύουσα της περιφέρειας της Τοσκάνης και της ομώνυμης επαρχίας. Από το 1865 έως το 1870 ήταν η πρωτεύουσα του Βασιλείου της Ιταλίας. Η πόλη βρίσκεται επί του ποταμού Άρνου (Arno) και αριθμεί περίπου 400.000 κατοίκους που ονομάζονται Φλωρεντίνοι. Κέντρο εμπορίου κατά τον Μεσαίωνα, η Φλωρεντία κυβερνήθηκε από την οικογένεια των Μεδίκων (Medici). Θεωρείται ως η γενέτειρα της ιταλικής Αναγέννησης και είναι γνωστή για τις καλές τέχνες κα την αρχιτεκτονική της. Τα αξιοθέατα της πόλης έχουν χαρακτηριστεί Μνημείο Παγκόσμιας Πολιτιστικής Κληρονομιάς και τελούν υπό το καθεστώς της UNESCO.




Ημέρα 2η...

Φλωρεντία - Lucca     81km  (Κόστος 15ευρώ)

 
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Η επαρχία της Λούκα (ιταλικά: Provincia di Lucca) είναι επαρχία στην περιφέρεια της Τοσκάνης στην Ιταλία. Η έκτασή της είναι 1.773 τ.χλμ. και ο πληθυσμός της ανέρχεται σε 379.117 κατοίκους (2005). Έδρα της επαρχίας είναι η πόλη της Λούκα (Lucca). Συνολικά, η επαρχία αριθμεί 35 δήμους.
Συνορεύει βόρεια με την Εμίλια-Ρομάνια (επαρχίες των Μόντενα και Ρέτζιο-Εμίλια), ανατολικά με τις επαρχίες των Πιστόια και Φλωρεντίας, νότια με την επαρχία της Πίζας και τέλος, δυτικά με την επαρχία της Μάσσα-Καρράρα ενώ βρέχεται και από τη Λιγουρική θάλασσα.



 Ημέρα 3η...

Φλωρεντία -Σιέννα     79km  (Κόστος 15ευρώ)




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Η Σιένα είναι πόλη στην Τοσκάνη της Ιταλίας, σε υψόμετρο 322 μέτρων και πρωτεύουσα της ομώνυμης επαρχίας. Η Σιένα είναι μοιρασμένη σε δεκαεπτά κοντράντε. Κάθε κοντράντα έχει το όνομα ενός ζώου ή κάποιου αντικειμένου.
Το ιστορικό κέντρο της πόλης έχει ανακηρυχθεί Μνημείο Παγκόσμιας Πολιτιστικής Κληρονομιάς.

Το Πάλιο

Το Πάλιο (Palio di Siena) είναι μια παραδοσιακή μεσαιωνική ιπποδρομία που γίνεται γύρω από την Piazza del Campo δυο φορές κάθε χρόνο, στις 2 Ιουλίου και 16 Αυγούστου. Η εκδήλωση αυτή παρακολουθείται από πλήθος κόσμου και είναι ευρέως γνωστή. Δεκαεπτά Contrade (οι οποίες είναι γειτονιές της πόλης που αρχικά δημιουργήθηκαν ως τάγματα για την άμυνα της πόλης) ανταγωνίζονται για το τρόπαιο: ένα ζωγραφισμένο πανό ή Πάλιο, που φέρει μια εικόνα της Παναγίας. Για κάθε αγώνα ένα νέο Πάλιο ανατίθεται από γνωστούς καλλιτέχνες και τα Πάλιο που έχουν κερδηθεί τοποθετούνται και μπορεί κάποιος να τα θαυμάσει συχνά στο τοπικό μουσείο της Contrade. Κατά τη διάρκεια του Πάλιο, η πόλη είναι στολισμένη με λάμπες και σημαίες που φέρνουν τα χρώματα της Contrade.
Δέκα από τις δεκαεπτά Contrade τρέχουν σε κάθε Πάλιο: επτά τρέχουν από δεξιά(που δεν έχουν τρέξει στο Πάλιο, αντίστοιχα,του προηγουμένου χρόνου έτους) μαζί με άλλες τρεις που επιλέγονται με κλήρωση από τα υπόλοιπα δέκα. Ένα άλογο έχει ανατεθεί σε κάθε ομάδα δια κλήρου και στη συνέχεια φυλάσσεται με φροντίδα στο στάβλο της Contrade.



Ημέρα 4η...

Φλωρεντία - APUAN ALPS    94km   (Κόστος 20ευρώ)

ROUTE




The Apuan Alps (Italian: Alpi Apuane) are a mountain range in northern Tuscany, Italy, part of the Apennine Mountains. They are included between the valleys of the Serchio and Magra rivers, and, to north-west, the Garfagnana and Lunigiana. The name derives from that of the Apuani Ligures tribe who lived here in ancient times.



Ημέρα 5η...

Φλωρεντία -Viareggio    103km   (Κόστος  40ευρώ)

 

 

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Viareggio (Italian pronunciation: [viaˈreddʒo]) is a city and comune in northern Tuscany, Italy, on the coast of the Tyrrhenian Sea. With a population of over 64,000 it is the main centre of the northern Tuscan Riviera known as Versilia, and the second largest city within the province of Lucca.
It is known as a seaside resort as well as being the home of the famous carnival of Viareggio (dating back to 1873), and its papier-mâché floats, which (since 1925), parade along the promenade known as "Passeggiata a mare", in the weeks preceding Easter. The symbol of the carnival of Viareggio and its official mask is Burlamacco, designed and invented by Uberto Bonetti in 1930.
The city traces its roots back to the first half of the 16th century when it became the only gate to the sea for the Republic of Lucca. The oldest building in Viareggio, known as Torre Matilde, dates back to this time and was built by the Lucchesi in 1541 as a defensive fortification to fight the constant menace of corsair incursions.
Viareggio is also an active industrial and manufacturing centre; its shipbuilding industry has long been renowned around the world and its fishing and floricultural industries are still fundamental sectors to the city’s economy.
Viareggio hosts the Premio letterario Viareggio Répaci for literature, established in 1929. Amongst the other events organized around the year, it is worth mentioning the Festival Gaber, which has been held every August since 2004 to celebrate the memory of Giorgio Gaber, and is attended by several high-profile Italian musicians.




Κόστος ταξιδιού
 (αεροπορικά ,6 διανυκτερεύσεις ,ενοικίαση αυτοκινήτου-convertible)
 520 ευρώ το άτομο 







I would like to thank ...

www.ytravelblog.com
en.wikipedia.org
www.booking.com
www.easyjet.gr
www.europcar.om
www.viamichellin.com
various photo sites