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Romania and Moldova Create “Stephen the Great” Tourism Route

2019-02-26 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Stefan cel Mare

Romania and her neighbor the Republic of Moldova have launched a joint tourist route of historic and cultural sites. The route will cover 54 sites related to the famous Prince Ștefan cel Mare (Stephen the Great), who ruled from 1457 until 1504.

Tags: Ascony Winery, history tours, Moldova history, Moldova tourism, Prince Ștefan cel Mare, Romania tourism, Romanian history, Stephen the Great, wine tours

Abrau-Durso: Russia’s Wine Hideaway

2015-09-05 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Courtesy Abrau-Durso

Just 14 kilometers from Novorossiysk, Abrau-Durso it is a small mountain village famous for its inherent beauty, and for being the home of Russia’s sparkling wines.

Tags: Abrau-Durso, Novorossiysk, Russia, Russia tourism, wine, wine tours

Wine Lovers Tours Announces 2012 Tours

2011-08-14 by Phil Butler

Wine Lovers Tours, and established leader in the food and wine niche of travel tours, offers up their 2012 schedule of tours to Bordeaux and Cognac. Wine enthusiasts won’t want to miss out on an opportunity of a lifetime. Led by veteran tour organizer Vincent Marottoli Ph.D, guests of these tours will have the benefit of 30 years experience visiting these regions.

Tags: Arcachon, Bordeaux, food tours, France tourism, France vacations, French tours, French wines, Graves, Médoc, Sauternes, St. Emilion, Vincent Marottoli, Vincent Marottoli Ph.DVincent Marottoli Ph.D, wine tasting, wine tours

Argo Bordeaux Wine Cruise Pick

2011-06-15 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Sarlat - Frankreich

In news on the European river cruise scene, Gateway Destinations announced their upcoming collaboration with France Cruises for a once in a lifetime excursion into Bourdeaux wine country. The 11 day river cruise package begins in September, and highlights the wine of the region via sumptuous accommodations about the Mirabelle hotel barge.

Tags: Bordeaux, cruise vacations, Domme, France tourism, France travel, France vacations, French countryside, Gateway Destinations, La Ferme Lamy, La Roque Gageac, Mirabelle, River Cruises, Sarlat, wine cruise, wine tasting, wine tours

Moldova’s World Famous Wine Cellars

2011-02-08 by Phil Butler

Cricova Dionis 1991

The underground wine cellars at Cricova are the largest such storage facilities in the world, making them Moldova’s wine treasure. The perfect combination of humidity and temperature make these massive caves underground the perfect spot for storing the best wines of Moldova. Best of all, visitors can tour these extraordinary cellars via tours.

Tags: Cricova, Cricova cellars, Moldova tourism, Moldova travel, Moldova vineyards, Moldova wine tour, Moldova wines, Vadim Chobanu, wine, wine tasting, wine tours

France Celebrates Its Beaujolais Nouveau

2010-11-18 by Mihaela Lica Butler

Beaujolais Wine country

France is most inviting in November, when midnight on the third Thursday of the month, they open the first bottle of Beaujolais Nouveau.

Tags: Beaujolais Nouveau, france wine, Georges Duboeuf, Joseph Drouhin, wine festivals, wine tours

On the Run: At Traben – Trarbach On the Mosel

2010-11-17 by Phil Butler

Brücken-Schenke

Argophilia Travel News takes an opportunity to reveal the ancient Mosel wine region village of Traben – Trarbach. The first in a series of “On the Run” snapshots of wonderful places, Traben – Trarbach shows the true spirit of the off season of this famous German wine countryside. Visions of German hospitality, and yes castles over the Mosel too, reflects Central Europe’s alluring charm.

Tags: Brücken - Schenke, German tourism, Grevenburg castle, Huesgen house, Iris Gesser, Koblenz, Mittelmoselmuseum, Moselle River, Moselle wine region, Traben, Traben-Trarbach, Trarbach, wine tours

Turkey On the Vine

2010-10-18 by Phil Butler

Fruit of Turkish wineries

Turkey’s wine producing areas are actually some of the world’s most productive and marvelous, though many are not familiar with them. For travelers to the Black Sea or Asia Minor, Turkey not only offers a unique experience, but some of the best food and spirits to be found anywhere. But then, what should you expect from the land of Troy?

Tags: Anatolia tours, Black Sea, Conde Naste Traveler, culinary tour, Doluca, Gamay, Kavaklıdere, MS Odysseus, Papazkarası, Pinot Noir, Sea Song Tours, Troy, Turkish vineyards, Turkish wine, Vinkara, wine tasting, wine tours

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The Municipality of Heraklion launched a new planting program in mid-April, claiming it will cover the entire city and surrounding villages.

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2026-07-08 By Manuel Santos

A Frontex thermal drone and multiple vessels search for a 65-year-old missing spearfisherman in Crete after his gear was found 5 nautical miles offshore.

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Luxury Cruise Ship Silver Nova Makes First Visit to Heraklion

2026-07-08 By Argophilia Travel News

Heraklion welcomed a new addition to its growing cruise portfolio this week as the luxury cruise ship Silver Nova made its first-ever visit to the Cretan capital. The maiden call was marked by the traditional plaque exchange ceremony aboard the vessel, attended by representatives of the Heraklion Port Authority, the Hellenic Coast Guard, and the […]

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