Painting in the GreekIslands
With Terry Jarvis
Fourni (6 nights )Samos (6 nights)Kalymnos (7 nights)
(with optional excursion toEphesus,Turkey)
(7th -26thSept. 2016)
Day 1/ FOURNI (Tues.7th )FREE DAY
In Athens, connect with domestic flight to SAMOS ( 14:20 flight-) where you will be met at the island airport.Depart Samos 18:00 . Arrive Fourni 20:00.Our studios overlooking the tiny harbour flanked by rolling hills is a peaceful haven -the perfect place to chill out, unwind and paint!Welcome sunsetcocktails .
Day 2/FOURNI (Wed.8th)
The small promenade is lined with a handful of tavernas shaded by lovely tamarask trees from where we can capture the laid-back pace of Fourni.
Optional dinner at the local taverna . Aegean lobster is the islands’speciality.
Day 3/FOURNI(Thurs. 9th)
Thymena. This tiny island, inhabited by a handful of fishermen and families ,is a well-kept secret. The white-washed stairs leading down to the little jetty lines with its colourful wooden
boats and bright tangled nets offers an iconic Greek island scene!
Day 4/FOURNI (Fri. 10th)
Our hotels terrace,with its panoramic vista of sea and mountains,is filled with ceramic urns and pots of bright geraniums.
Day 5/ FOURNI(Sat. 11th)
Kambi . This peaceful bay is a idyllic peaceful spot to spend the day and the little taverna overlooking the bay is perfect for lunch !
Day 6/ FOURNI (Sun. 12th)
The village square, with its’ cafes set under a canopy of trees, is complete with quaint wicker chairs, brightly painted wooden tables and its’ blue-domed church.( afternoon critique)
Day 7 / SAMOS(Mon. 13th) FREE DAY
Depart Fourni 7:00. Arrive Samos 10:30 Transfer to our hotel with its panoramic vista overlooking the picturesque seaside village of Pythagorio , backdropped by mountains.
Day 8/ SAMOS(Tues. 14th)
Pythagorio, with its picturesque little harbour, is filled with colourful boats, splendid yachts, tavernas , bars and cafes .
Day 9/ SAMOS( Wed. 15th)
Manolates This peaceful mountain village overlooking vineyards and the sea is stunning with its beaked chimneys , ceramic-tiled roofs and brightly painted wooden shutters .
Day 10/ SAMOS (Thurs. 16th))FREE DAY
Optional excursion to Ephesus, Turkey. This day trip to Ephesus offers an opportunity to visit the best preserved classical city in the Mediterranean and one of the Seven Wonders of the World, dating back to 550 B.C.Just a short distance off the Samos coast, Ephesus is a strategic coastal gateway to the Eastern world.
Day 11/ SAMOS (Fri. 17Th)
Kokkari This pretty village with its white-washed houses and pots of colourful geraniums is stunning! The waterfront is lined with tavernas right on the waters’edge –a lovely location!
Day 12/ SAMOS( Sat. 18th )
Pythagorio Enjoy exploring and capturing the meandering cobbled-stoned laneways opening onto little squares and tiny tavernas shaded in bougainvillea.–.(afternoon critique)
Day 13/ KALYMNOS( Sun. 19th )FREE DAY
Depart Samos 14:00 Arrive Kalymnos 19:30..Our studios in thevillage ofMyrties are backdropped by dramatic mountains facing the sea, its jetty lined with colourful fishing boats. Myrties boasts one of the most spectacular sunsets in the Aegean !
Day 14/ KALYMNOS (Mon. 20th)
Myrties. Perched on a wide bay overlooking the isle of Telendos, the tiny jetty with its colourful boats is an idyllic spot to paint
Optional evening BBQ at Babis Bar.
Day 15/ KALYMNOS (Tues. 21st)
Telendos The tiny isle of Telendos is completely steeped in time with its white-washed lanes draped with bougainvillea ,bold tangled fishing nets, bright wooden boats &seaside tavernas
Day 16 /KALYMNOS (Wed. 22nd)
Vathy. Crossing the island, descending into this fertile valley with its great groves of mandarins is an unforgettable sight as it also has one of the deepest and most beautiful natural harbours in the Aegean. The day will be spent under the grapevine painting this beautiful turquoise bay.
Day 17/KALYMNOS( Thurs. 23rd)
Emborios. A boat trip to a secluded cove toHarrys taverna,set in the islands most beautiful garden with its splashes of vibrant bougainvillea and potted geraniums.
DAY 18/ KALYMNOS (Fri. 24th)
Aghias SavasThe rich terra-cotta domes of this beautiful monastery contrasted with the blue of the sky and sea is a scene to capture !
Optional evening with live Greek music and local dancing.
Day 19/ KALYMNOS ( Sat. 25th)FREE DAY
Free day to finish off work, perhaps enjoy a swim in the Aegean or even take the bus into the main town to visit the ArchaeologicalMuseum. (afternoon critique & farewell cocktails.)
Day 20/ DEPARTURE (Sun. 26th)
Depart from Kalymnos for return flight toAthens.
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