Travel & Tourism Awards 2020

www.lux-review.com Page 73 LUX Travel and Tourism Awards 2020 Kythira is a highlight amongst the beautiful islands in the Mediterranean, encompassing golden beaches and seafront villages. Under- standably popular amongst tourists, few manage to appreciate it not only in its entirety, but through the expert eyes of those who live there. When Drakakis Tours was born, it was primarily for the local community, making up the local bus. Entrepreneurship won through, however, and the it was soon the foremost travel agency on the island, providing trips and excursions for holiday companies throughout Greece and further afield. The guided tours were a natural evolution of the services offered, as the business became more and more popular. Taking travelers the length and breadth of the island, visitors are taken everywhere from Mylopotamos to Myrtidiotissa. The best of the island is compiled into a series of excellent journeys that not only allow the best of Kythira to be seen, but to be witnessed as well. Drakakis Tours are the only provider of guided sightseeing tours on the island, with the friendly, knowledgeable guides sharing their local expertise as experienced drivers take their buses through the narrow roads and tunnels in perfect safety. This tour is a delightful way to learn some of the history behind the beauty of Kythira, learning about the island from a different perspective. Of course, the business has expanded since the days of being a charter bus company for the locals, and the guided tours are one aspect of what is on offer. As a company, Drakakis Tours has taken on more responsibilities, The Greek island of Kythira offers a multitude of mysteries to its visitors, with plenty to see and do. Through Drakakis Tours, it’s possible to discover the hidden beauty of this subtle paradise however you want. Whether you hire a car or take advantage of one of its award-winning guided tours, there’s something for everyone who wants to explore at their own pace. Here at LUXlife, we thought we’d take a closer look at what’s on offer. Drakakis Tours Best Guided Tour Operator - Kythira cooperating with travel agencies and operators from abroad to provide travel arrangements across Kythira. Many of these clients come from places such as Europe, Australia and the USA, and all of them are looking to access high quality services in one of the more hidden gems of the Mediterranean. Since 2011, Drakakis Tours has grown further still, with new developments allowing people to book ferry tickets not only to the Aegean islands, but to the legendary island of Crete or even Italy via the port of Patras. It is even possible to book domestic and international air travel on a variety of airlines through the company. Those wanting to access general agency and VIP services to the many private yachts and cruise ships that visit the island will be delighted to know that Drakakis Tours can accommodate these requests. It’s a veritable one-stop-shop for transportation across Kythira. At the heart of the Drakakis Tours operation is a determination to provide not only the best service to customers, but a service that is constantly improving. It is based on sharing the best that their island has to offer to people who know nothing about it. This doesn’t just apply to those who work directly to Drakakis Tours, but to every part of it. The company only works with the finest providers of each service in order to guarantee quality is consistent. Drakakis Tours has grown exponentially since humble beginnings in 1993, and has proven why it is the provider of choice when it comes to Kythira’s transportation. The decision to keep things local and genuine has paid dividends in welcoming people to a place that remains a steadfastly Greek island with secrets known only by locals. It’s one of the reasons for its unenviable success. Company: Drakakis Tours Contact: Panos Drakakis Website: www.drakakistours.com