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9 Days Culinary and Relaxing Greek Island Hopping

9 Days Culinary and Relaxing Greek Island Hopping

9 Days Culinary and Relaxing Greek Islands Hopping

 

Culinary and Relaxing 9 Days Greek Islands Hopping

Culinary and Relaxing Experiences in Syros – Mykonos – Naxos – Santorini

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9 Days Culinary and Relaxing Experiences in Syros, Mykonos, Naxos, and Santorini

Explore Greece through culinary and relaxation experiences taking in famous islands of the Cyclades.Ιsland hoppings in Syros, Mykonos, Naxos, and Santorini will leave you with a unique life experience and an everlasting memory of the color of the Cyclades. 

Syros is a stunning island in the Cyclades that offers a cosmopolitan holiday experience. You can take endless walks in the center, of the island, among the imposing neoclassical and marble squares. Syros also boasts beautiful beaches where you can relax and enjoy the sun. Don’t forget to try the famous loukoumia and halvadopites, which, are delicious local treats. One of the most unforgettable moments is the culinary experience you have in Syros.

Mykonos is a popular summer destination in Greece that attracts the elite from all over the world. Has a glamorous and cosmopolitan atmosphere, award-winning restaurants, and enchanting beaches. Do a sailing in Mykonos and admire Delos. The island of Delos near Mykonos, close to the center of the Cyclades archipelago, is one of the most important mythological, historical, and archaeological sites in Greece

Naxos is the largest and most fertile island in the Cyclades. Naxos is a culinary Greek destination. Its endless beaches with crystal clear waters, picturesque villages, rich history, and delicious local products make it one of the most beautiful and popular summer destinations. 

Santorini is one of the most famous islands in the world, known for its unparalleled beauty. The pitch-black volcanic stone blends with the endless blue of the Aegean Sea to create a breathtaking landscape. Visitors can enjoy the stunning sunset views from the Caldera, explore the varied beaches, and discover the wonderful traditional settlements for a unique experience.

NAXOS

SANTORINI

GOATS

MYKONOS

COOKING CLASS NAXOS

COOKING CLASS SYROS

OCTOPUS

SYROS

We provide

We provide

  • All Accommodations 4* Hotel Santorini – 3* Hotel in Mykonos, Boutique Hotel in Naxos and Syros
  • All Transportation – Airport/port/hotel
  • Meals – 8 breakfasts,  8 Meal
  • All tours
  • All excursion transfers
  • All entrance fee
  • All Ferries Transfers

We do not provide

We do not provide

  • Overnight tax
  • Tips
  • Anything not mentioned above or below

UNFORGETTABLE EXPERIENCES

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Syros: A cosmopolitan holiday on the lordly island of the Cyclades.
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Mykonos: a glamorous summer destination with luxurious five-star hotels, award-winning restaurants, and dreamy natural landscapes.
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Naxos: the largest and most fertile island in the Cyclades, featuring endless crystal clear beaches, picturesque villages, rich history, and delicious local products.
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You will visit the caves of Matala – by far the best-known beach in the province of Heraklion. Visited by modern artists such as Bob Dylan, Cat Stevens and Joni Mitchell, who mentions Matala in her song “Carey”
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Santorini: a world-famous island known for its breathtaking landscape, stunning sunset views from the Caldera, varied beaches, and traditional settlements.
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Visit the palace of Phaestos – the second most significant archaeological site of the Minoan civilization
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Syros Cooking Class – Wine and Cheese Tasting
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Santorini Sunset Boat Trip
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Cooking Class in Naxos
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Explore Greek Mythology on Delos and Rhenia Beach

 PRICES

Based on 2 people

Price per person        €3358

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or  Day 1. Departure – Syros

The driver who will pick you up from the airport and transfer you to the

Hotel.

WHAT’S INCLUDED:

Accommodation

Transfer

Meal-Dinner

Day 2. Syros Cooking Class – Wine and Cheese Tasting

WHAT’S INCLUDED:

Accommodation

Tour

Transfer

Breakfast – Lunch

Day 3. Syros – Mykonos (Duration 25m)

The driver who will pick you up from the port and transfer you to the

Hotel.

WHAT’S INCLUDED:

Accommodation Transfer

Breakfast 

Day 4. Mykonos – Explore Greek Mythology on Delos and Rhenia Beach

WHAT’S INCLUDED:

Accommodation

Tour

Transfer

Breakfast – Lunch

Day 5. Mykonos – Naxos (Duration 35m)

The driver who will pick you up from the port and transfer you to the

Hotel.

WHAT’S INCLUDED:

Accommodation

Transfer

Breakfast – Dinner

Day 6. Naxos – Cooking Class

WHAT’S INCLUDED:

Tour

Accommodation – Naxos

(Breakfast – Lunch

Day 7. Naxos – Santorini (Duration 1:15hour)

The driver who will pick you up from the port and transfer you to the

Hotel.

WHAT’S INCLUDED:

Accommodation

Transfer

Breakfast – Dinner

Day 8. Santorini Sunset Boat Trip

WHAT’S INCLUDED:

Tour

Meals included: Breakfast – Dinner

Accommodation: Santorini

Day 9. Santorini – Flight Back

Breakfast

Despite the thoroughness of your exploration, you can rest

assured knowing that there is still much to see on your next

trip!

Transportation to the airport or the port for the flight back home.

Thank you for coming. Have a nice flight back home! KALO TAXIDI!

 

Day 1. Departure – Syros

The driver who will pick you up from the airport and transfer you to the

Hotel.

WHAT’S INCLUDED:

Accommodation

Transfer

Meal

Day 2. Syros Cooking Class – Wine and Cheese Tasting

This class is hands-on and lasts 3-4 hours.

You will be given information about the local culture, traditions and the origin of recipes, and get acquainted with various traditional culinary techniques. You will learn to use new ingredients and new ways to use ingredients you are familiar with.

We will prepare a full menu of several dishes including appetizers/starters, a pie, salads, a main course and a dessert, to create a sumptuous meal that we will then share in the courtyard.

Menus vary according to season. You can chose between a meat, fish, vegetarian or vegan menu.

If you wish, our meal will be accompanied by local wine.

All recipes will be sent to you by e-mail.

Sample dishes

  • sage flavored split peas purée with capers and sun-dried tomatoes
  • stuffed tomatoes/peppers with rice and herbs
  • smoked aubergine dip
  • courgette, mint and goat cheese pie
  • chickpeas with rosemary
  • olive bread
  • anchovies in vine leaves with fennel
  • cumin/garlic meatballs in tomato sauce
  • sweet milk pie
  • semolina cinnamon/orange halva

In Greece we don’t have a set sequence of courses and we share all dishes. And dinners are leisurely, giving us time to enjoy the greatest variety of tastes and flavors.

Wine and cheese lovers will get the chance to get acquainted with excellent Greek wines and cheeses from various regions.

We will try 4 different wines (a white, a rose, a red and a dessert wine) that we will accompany with 5-6 different cheeses, “pastelaria”, a local speciality (dried figs with cinnamon and sesame), “louza” (local ham, cured in wine and spices), and country sourdough bread.

This tasting is focused on Cycladic wines and cheeses.

WHAT’S INCLUDED:

Accommodation

Tour

Transfer

Breakfast – Meal

Day 3. Syros – Mykonos (Duration 25m)

The driver who will pick you up from the port and transfer you to the

Hotel.

WHAT’S INCLUDED:

Accommodation Transfer

Breakfast – Meal

Day 4. Mykonos – Explore Greek Mythology on Delos

and Rhenia Beach

This Cruise departs from Mykonos every day at 10:30 am Boat

arrives on the island of Rhenia at aprox 11:15 am, where you

will have time to swim sunbathe and enjoy the homemade

Greek lunch. 2 pm departing for the famous Island of Delos to

visit the archaeological site (12 € entrance). If you don’t want to

see Delos your captain will also give you the opportunity to visit

another beach near Delos and continue swimming while the

rest of the group explores Apollo’s birthplace. 4 pm departure.back to

Mykonos.

WHAT’S INCLUDED:

Accommodation

Tour

Transfer

Breakfast – Meal

Day 5. Mykonos – Naxos (Duration 35m)

The driver who will pick you up from the port and transfer you to the

Hotel.

WHAT’S INCLUDED:

Accommodation

Transfer

Breakfast – Meal

Day 6. Naxos – Cooking Class

We proudly present our Cooking Classes in Naxos, with them you can combine your holidays making your cooking class in a warm and welcoming place in Platia’s restaurant. You can participate in the cooking class process of an authentic Greek meal, enjoy a delicious dinner or launch made with your own hands, accompanied by local drinks and wines. Visit  farm with the orange trees, lemon trees, tomato plants, eggplant, zucchini, basil, fig trees and many more and pick up fresh ingredients for your meal.

WHAT’S INCLUDED:

Tour

Accommodation – Naxos

(Breakfast – Meal)

Day 7. Naxos – Santorini (Duration 1:15hour)

The driver who will pick you up from the port and transfer you to the

Hotel.

WHAT’S INCLUDED:

Accommodation

Transfer

Breakfast – Meal

Day 8. Santorini Sunset Boat Trip

After your pick up from the hotel, you will be transferred to the

port – A shared minivan transfer is provided to bring all

participants from the hotel to the magnificent Ammoudi Bay to

embark the boat. At the end of the tour, a transfer will be

provided back to your hotel.

Admire the Red Beach – One of the most famous beaches of

Santorini. The Red Beach surprises everyone with its gorgeous

dark red rocks of different shades creating an unexpected

contrast to the deep blue of the sea.

Be captivated by the White Beach – Indulge the stunning rocks

at a close distance from the shoreline and dip into the Aegean

Sea right from the boat. Not in the mood for swimming? Take

some great photos, instead! The Black sandy beach with its’

white stones makes a perfect setting for your pictures. The only

access to this beach is from the sea, so enjoy it!

Take snapshots of the Indian Rock – Years of erosion have

carved what appears to be an image of an Indian face on that

rock. Will you see it? This natural wonder attracts many people

and has become a popular site.

See the volcano of Santorini up close as you sail by the island of

Nea Kameni. Many wonderful photo opportunities here.

View the Hot Springs – Hot iron and sulfur-rich water jets from

the depths of the Earth to create an SPA effect. For the brave

and adventurous, a splash into these waters is an exhilarating

experience!

Enjoy sailing along Caldera – the cliff side of Santorini. From the

sea, you can snap unusual photos of Santorini’s geological

changes that occurred on this island through millions of years.

Enjoy a full BBQ meal on board – Pork chops or chicken fillet, traditional

Greek mezedes, Greek salad, Pasta salad, bread,

fresh fruits and an open bar with wine, ouzo, refreshments, and

water. WHAT’S INCLUDED:

Tour

Meals included: Breakfast – Dinner

Accommodation: Santorini

Day 9. Santorini – Flight Back

Despite the thoroughness of your exploration, you can rest

assured knowing that there is still much to see on your next

trip!

Transportation to the airport for the flight back home. Thank

you for coming. Have a nice flight back home! KALO TAXIDI!

1PRICE PER PERSON 

Double occupancy

based on 2 persons:          €3358

For SINGLE USE:    Add      €1174

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Educational and Culture Tour  through  Mainland  Greece  and  Peloponnese

Educational and Culture Tour through Mainland Greece and Peloponnese

 

9 days educational tour to Mainland Greece and Peloponnese

 

9 days educational tour to Mainland Greece and Peloponnese
Athens, Acropolis, New Museum of Athens, Thermopylae, Meteora, Kalambaka, Delphi,

Olympia, Pylos, Agia Theodora at Vasta, Sparta, Nafplion, Mycenae, Epidavros, Corinthos, Athens.

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Enjoy an educational tour visiting the best of classical Greece – immerse yourself in 5000 years of history while exploring the ruins the ancient Greeks left behind
Better yet, indulge yourself and experience the very best presentation of Classical Greece.

We at Porto Planet love our land and its culture. To share our passion and knowledge with you, our guest, is a privilege.

We do all the work, so you have all the fun!

KAVALA

THESSALONIKI

METEORA

DELPHI

EPIDAURUS

KNOSSOS

AGIOS NIKOLAOS

PIRAEUS

We provide

Chartered A/C bus for the group or vehicle for the private option with English speaking driver for all drives in Greece and Crete
Fuel and road taxes
2 nights Accommodation at Athens at A Class**** / double occupancy
Athens city tour and private professional tour guide on site – entrance fees are extra
1 night Accommodation at Kalambaka / Meteora at A Class**** / double occupancy
A visit to the monasteries
1 night Accommodation at Delphi at A Class**** / double occupancy
A visit to the Museum and archaeological site private tour guide on site – entrance fees are extras                                                                                                                                  1-night Accommodation at Olympia at A Class**** / double occupancy
A visit to the Museum and archaeological site and private tour guide on site – entrance fees are extra
1 night Accommodation at Pylos at fine 3 star**** / double occupancy
A visit to the miracle of Nature or God/phenomenon at Agia Theodora at Vasta
1 night Accommodation at Sparta at A Class**** / double occupancy
A visit to the Byzantine city of Mystras – entrance fees are extra
A visit to archaeological sites of Mycenae, and Epidavros (guiding/entrance fees are extra)
1 night Accommodation at Athens at A Class**** / double occupancy
All transport to and from the excursions
Breakfast each morning
Dinner on days 2-8
Lunch on days 2-8
Dinner accompanied by bottled table water, and bottle of local wine every 2 persons
Chartered BUS for the group tour or vehicle for the private tour with English speaking driver for all the transportations to the daily tours and cultural drives in Greece.
Drivers’ accommodation and meals
Daily service starting 8.AM to 10 PM including Saturdays / Sundays
INFO material / maps / books etc.

We do not provide

Entrance fees at archaeological / historical sites, a guide on sites not mentioned, tips, drinks, personal shopping, and anything not mentioned above

UNFORGETTABLE EXPERIENCES

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You will visit the Acropolis museum and the Parthenon – one of the most important monuments of the ancient Greek civilization
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You will visit the ancient theater of Epidavros – the most beautifully preserved of all ancient theatres, and famous for its rare acoustics
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You will visit Olympia which was the venue of the ancient Olympic Games – a most glorious sanctuary of ancient Greece, dedicated to Zeus
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Visit Meteora – the second most important monastic complex in Greece, after Mount Athos, and is included in the UNESCO World Heritage List
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You will visit Thermopylae. The Battle of Thermopylae is one of the most important battles in Greek and world history
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You will visit the “dead state” of Mystra which was the capital of the Byzantine Despotate of Mystras
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You will visit Delphi, an ancient Greek city in which the most important oracle of the ancient Greek world operated

 PRICES

Based on 2 people

Price per person        €2.688

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Day 1. ATHENS-ARRIVAL

Reception at the airport. Transportation to the hotel. Afternoon Athens sight saw tour. Accommodation Athens (Dinner)

Day 2. ATHENS-ATHENS CITY TOUR

Athens city tour including Acropolis – Parthenon and the archaeological museum of Athens
Accommodation Athens (Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner)

Day 3. MAINLAND: THERMOPYLAE / METEORA / KALAMBAKA

Accommodation Kalambaka (Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner)

Day 4. MAINLAND / DELPHI

Accommodation Delphi.(Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner)

Day 5. MAINLAND – PELOPONNESE: DELPHI / GALAXIDI / PATRAS / OLYMPIA

Accommodation Olympia(Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner)

Day 6. PELOPONNESE: OLYMPIA / PYLOS

Accommodation Pylos (Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner)

Day 7. PELOPONNESE: PYLOS / AGIA THEODORA AT VASTA / SPARTA

Accommodation Sparta (Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner)

Day 8. PELOPONNESE: MYSTRAS / NAFPLION / MYCENAE / EPIDAVROS/ ATHENS

Accommodation Athens((Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner)

Day 9. ATHENS-FLIGHT BACK HOME

Transportation to the airport. Flight back home (Breakfast)

Day 1. ATHENS:
Arrival. Reception at the airport. Transportation and check into our hotel. You will have the remainder of the day free to relax or take a stroll along the streets of Athens to enjoy the flavor of the city.
Accommodation Athens.

Day 2. ATHENS:
Athens city tour including Acropolis – Parthenon and the archaeological museum of Athens
At last, we’re ready for the fabulous buildings on the high citadel of Athens, the Acropolis.
We pass under the entrance gate (called the Propylaea) on our way to the Parthenon (Athena’s temple) and the mysterious Erechtheum. We also visit Greece’s premier museum: the National Museum. Accommodation Athens(Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner)

Day 3. MAINLAND: THERMOPYLAE / METEORA / KALAMBAKA.
After breakfast drive north direction Meteora with a stop on our way to Thermopylae.
Meteora is a must-see on any trip to Greece.
Here are some of the most ancient, active monasteries on all of Greece, and they are perched miraculously atop the mountains along the Pinios River. Meteora where we step and see the world famous Byzantine monasteries that are perched precariously on summits of grey rock pinnacles of varied and beautiful shapes. Their history goes back to the 14th century when the monks sought refuge in the Cliffside caves then fled higher to build the original wooden shelters, later transformed into monasteries. Meteora where the fantastic and breathtaking Byzantine monasteries are perched on top of huge grey and reddish pillars. Monks seeking isolation and spiritual salvation first built those monasteries in the 14th century. They are veritable Byzantine museums exhibiting superb icons, old manuscripts and unique mosaics and frescoes.
Accommodation Kalambaka
(Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner)

Day 4. MAINLAND / DELPHI
Visit Meteora among striking scenery, perched on the top of huge rocks which seem to be suspended in mid-air, stand ageless Monasteries, where you can see exquisite specimens of Byzantine art. Depart from Kalambaka direction Delphi where we overnight.
Arrival Delphi early afternoon.
Accommodation Delphi.
(Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner)

Day 5. MAINLAND – PELOPONNESE: DELPHI / GALAXIDI / PATRAS / OLYMPIA
Breakfast and a visit to the Museum and the ancient site of Delphi.
Delphi-the ancient sanctuary of Apollo. We will gain a greater understanding of the Greek religious heritage and their influence on the early Christian church. We visit the museum where we will marvel at the site of the Charioteer, a bronze statue so delicate we will see his eyelashes. We will see the Temple of Apollo and the Castalia Springs Ending the visit we drive west the southern coastal line of Mainland and from the mainland, we drive south direction to Peloponesse.
Ending the visit we leave Delphi and through Galaxidi / Nafpaktos / Antirion – Rio we pass to Peloponnese and ancient Olympia. Olympia is situated in a fertile valley full of splendor surrounded by hills and light green forests. The incense and the holy atmosphere of the surroundings along with the classical architecture of the ancient buildings make this place unique in the world. Accommodation Olympia
Accommodation OLYMPIA
(Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner)

Day 6. PELOPONNESE: OLYMPIA / PYLOS
From Olympia, drive 2 hours and reach Pylos, a Mycenaean capital, and palace, the traditional home of Nestor (from Homer’s Odyssey), located near the modern city of Pylos. A visit to the old Navarino castle and you will enjoy the wonderful panorama that unfolds in front of you, the view from Palaikastro hill is unique in all directions. Dinner at local restaurant with a variety of local specialties.
Accommodation Pylos.
(Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner)

Day 7. PELOPONNESE: PYLOS / AGIA THEODORA AT VASTA / SPARTA.
From Pylos, drive 2 hours and reach the little church of Agia Theodora at Vasta. Why visit this little church? In the green-clad gully, near Vasta village, there certainly has been a miracle.
Whether it is created by God or nature we are unable to tell. On the roof of the small church of Saint Theodora seventeen bigger and smaller trees (Holm-oaks, maples and other) have grown in an impressive way embracing and supporting the temple. Their roots are invisible both on the outside and in the inside of the church. Perhaps they run through the stone-built walls and constitute a miracle of nature, perhaps, a Devine’s hand has woven and maintained their clustering. Lunch at the near restaurant with a variety of local specialties. After lunch drive direction Sparta where we accommodate.
Accommodation Sparta
(Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner)
Sparta: the pride, simplicity, duty, courage, strength of the Spartan-led to the legendary Thermopiles, the most heroic battle of all seasons. Native soil of brave Sparta has fought against many invaders and is considered the cornerstone of resistance throughout the centuries.

Day 8. PELOPONESSE: MYSTRAS / NAFPLION / MYCENAE / EPIDAVROS/ ATHENS.
Mystras: The one time capital of Byzantium, the medieval town of Mystras is mounted on Taigetos’ slope. It is protected by an impregnable fortress (the Kastro), which was built in 1249 by the Frankish prince Guillaume de Villehardouin.
Morning, Mystras, the Byzantine acropolis, the monasteries of Lakonia the bare and wild slopes of Mani, and Sparta. Ending the visit we do one and a half hours drive north direction Nafplion. Lunch at Nafplion.
After lunch, we drive 20 minutes to Mycenae to visit the archaeological site and the museum. The Mycenaean civilization flourished during the period roughly between 1600 BC when Helladic culture in mainland Greece was transformed under influences from Minoan Crete, and 1100 BC, when it perished with the collapse of Bronze-Age civilization in the eastern Mediterranean.
Continue 1 hour to Epidaurus to visit of the archaeological site and the 2,300-year-old Theatre of Epidaurus, famous for its acoustics.
Keep driving direction Athens via Corinth.
Arrival Athens late afternoon where we accommodate
Accommodation Athens
(Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner)

Day 9. ATHENS
Transportation to the airport for the flight back home
(Breakfast)

 

 

GROUP TOUR: €2.266

(For One Person, Double Occupancy based on minimum 12 pay people)

Single use: Add €694

PRIVATE TOUR: €2.688

(For One Person, Double Occupancy based on 2 – 4 people)

Single use: Add €694

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unique

Unique Experiences

Our specialist tours allow us to share every aspect of Greece with you, so you can enjoy unique experiences.

For any interest you have, be it culture, wine, cuisine, history, or something more specialized, Porto Planet has the perfect tour for you.

Why PORTO PLANET ?

Outstanding Service

We specialise in helping you plan your custom itinerary to suit your interests, whether they be personal or professional

Guaranteed Quality

We frequently review our selection of hotels, accommodation, resorts, tour operators, vineyards, businesses and restaurants to ensure that everything we recommend offers you, the customer, a superior experience.

Your ideas and feedback will help us design your perfect trip.

ALL OF OUR TOURS CAN BE TAILORED

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