The old port in Fira is accessible only:
By cable car: It is perfectly safe, it consists of 6 wagons and has capacity of 6 persons per wagon. During high season (April-October) it runs every 20 minutes. Single tickets cost €5 for adults and €2.50 for children.
On foot: You would need to walk down the famous 600 steps of the traditional road that connects the old port with the town of Fira. The descend takes about 20-30 minutes, depending on your physical condition.
By donkey: The donkeys used to be the traditional transportation way of the island. They go up and down to the old port of Fira frequently. A single ride costs around €5 per person and takes about 20 minutes. Most people prefer to take the donkey on their way up.
The Sainte-Chapelle
Be dazzled by the 1,113 stained glass windows at this jewel of the Rayonnant Gothic period.
The first of the Holy Chapels to be decorated with exceptional stained-glass windows.
Known for having housed Christ’s Crown of Thorns, it has spectacular stained-glass windows. Veritable walls of light that make the Sainte-Chapelle the jewel of French Gothic.
The Conciergerie
Discover this Medieval royal palace that became a revolutionary tribunal and Marie-Antoinette’s prison.
Discover on the Île de la Cité, the exceptional Gothic rooms of the first royal palace of Paris and the reproduction of the prison cells of the revolutionary tribunal. At the end of the 17th century, numerous people were imprisoned in the prison of the Conciergerie, including Marie-Antoinette.
The Conciergerie is also listed as a historical building by the Unesco.
Pantheon
On Montagne Sainte-Geneviève in Paris, visit the Panthéon, masterpiece of the architect Soufflot.
Come and learn all about the Pantheon, this incredible building by Soufflot who's ambition was to outdo the churches of St. Peter's in Rome and St. Paul’s in London.
Observe the style of this building, inspired by the Pantheon commissioned by Agrippa in Rome.
From 1874 onwards, the sanctuary was decorated with paintings on canvas illustrating the life of Saint Geneviève and the epic story of the beginnings of both Christianity and the monarchy in France.
Make the most of the Pantheon with a visit into the Crypt, get to see the tombs of the eminent personalities who shaped France's national identity. A permanent exhibition gives details about the lives and works of those who are buried here, from Voltaire and Rousseau to Alexandre Dumas.
You'll also have the chance to see the Foucault’s pendulum*, first installed in 1851 and removed then reinstalled in 1995, this device demonstrated the Earth's rotation.
Volendam, Marken and Windmills: GPS Tour
DURATION: 5½-hours
DEPARTURE: Winter Daily at 09:15 and 12:15
DEPARTURE: Summer Daily at 08:45 and 14:45
GUIDE: GPS guide in 16 languages
A visit to Amsterdam and the Netherlands would not be complete without having seen the lovely Dutch countryside.
This excursion takes you to the countryside north of Amsterdam, to the edge of the river Zaan, where you visit windmill village 'de Zaanse Schans,' with its characteristic green wooden houses. On the turn of the 18th century this district was an industrial area with approximately 700 windmills in use. In this day and age there are only give left. Through typical Dutch scenery you continue to Volendam for a city walk and the traditional fisherman's village of Marken, situated on the shores of the former Zuiderzee. This tour includes a visit to a working windmill, boatride between Marken and Volendam, a demonstration in a cheese factory and visit to a traditional clogmaker. The tour is live guided, but supported by an GPS audio system in 16 languages.
Includes:
Deluxe Coach
Guide
Entrance to a windmill
Clogmaker
Cheese Factory
Boat between Marken and Volendam
Why not combine your visit to Volendam, Marken and Windmills with other famous attractions and activities in Amsterdam such as Canal Cruise or Madame Tussauds Amsterdam.
On your private guided tour you will get to visit the Caves of Wonders ( La Gruta de Las Maravillas), one of the most beautiful creations on earth - from its unfathomable beginning millions of years ago, to what it has become today.
A network of limestone caverns - a natural underground monument created with just 2 ingredients, water and stone
Your experienced local guide will take care of you and tell you the history of the places you visit, ensuring you have a great time on this tour to Arecena.
Central Park Sightseeing bike rental is an excellent choice to rent a bike for your next adventure. They will offer to make your Central Park adventure easier by providing na illustrative map, a nice color helmet a chain-lock for your convenience, and a helpful basket. All this equipment is included in this bike rental offer.
Central Park Sightseeing presents a variety of high-quality bikes as comfort, hybrid, mountain, tandem (for two people) bikes, baby seats and baby trailers. The team members are pleased to offer recommendations of specific routes, must-see attractions, and special food place options.
So, pack some light snacks, get a bottle of a water and burn your calories!
• All necessary equipment including an illustrative map, a nice color helmet, a chain-lock and a basket for your convenience
• Well-maintained bikes for men, women, and children who dream of enjoying Central Park
