Duration | Destination | Departure |
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8 days and 7 nights | Greece (Athens, Mykonos, Santorini) | Greece (Athens International Airport) |
Day 1:
Arrival in Athens
Upon arrival at Athens International Airport, you will be met with our driver and transferred to your hotel, where our representative will be waiting to deliver the envelope with all necessary documents. Balance of the day at leisure. Accommodation in Athens
Day 2:
Athens City tour with Acropolis Museum
Breakfast at your hotel and pick up in the morning, at the indicated time for a half-day tour of the city of Athens, regular basis, that includes guided panoramic tour of the city and visit of the Acropolis and the museum of Acropolis. Pick up from your hotel and return to your hotel. Duration about 4,5-5 hours.
Our Athens Half Day Tour begins with a panoramic drive around Syntagma square, passing by many sightseeing hot spots such as National Garden, Hadrian’s Arch, St. Paul’s Church, Parliament, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Catholic Cathedral and Schliemann’s House. We will then drive past the Athens Trilogy which includes the University of Athens, the Academy of Athens, and the National Library. Our licensed guide will make you feel as if you are experiencing firsthand Athens’s old and new history as you look at these stately buildings. We continue for a photo stop at Panathenaic Stadium, otherwise known as Kallimarmaro Stadium, where the first Olympic Games took place in 1896. As we proceed, we pass by Zappeion and the Temple of Olympian Zeus. Last but not least, we make our way to the archaeological site of Acropolis, an UNESCO’S world heritage monument and we visit Propylae, as well as the small Temple of Athena Nike. Of course, our visit shall not be completed without the Parthenon and Erechtheion. The expert-guided Athens sightseeing and museum tour continues with a pleasant short walk passing by Herodion and Dionysos Theater, in order to visit the Acropolis Museum. If you wish, when the tour ends you can stay walking through the picturesque streets of the Plaka neighborhood and return to the hotel on your own. Rest of the day free and accommodation.
Day 3:
Athens-Mykonos
Early breakfast and departure transfer to Athens Port “Piraeus” to embark on the ferry for Mykonos Island. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel in Mykonos. Balance of the day at leisure. Overnight in Mykonos.
Day 4:
Mykonos
Mykonos Free day in Mykonos to enjoy the sea and the wonderful and famous beaches, as well as the intense nightlife, a meeting point every summer for the international Jet-Set. It is a small island, with less than 90 km2, but world famous thanks to its beaches and fun. Of course, the main economic activity is tourism and facilities for that purpose, such as hotels, restaurants, beach infrastructure, abundant and quality, although always respecting traditional construction so as not to break the aesthetics of the island. Clubs, beachside and electronic music are synonymous with summer in Mykonos, not in vain has Mykonos been called the “Ibiza of Greece”. But on the island of Mykonos, you can also always find a quiet and relaxed corner, a beach away from the busiest to enjoy the calm of rural life. Or you can opt for a trip to the past, saving the small distance that separates it from the museum-island of Delos, which can be reached by boat in just 20 minutes from the port of Chora, the island's capital. It is worth visiting what is one of the most important archaeological sites in Greece. Overnight stay in Mykonos.
Day 5:
Mykonos- Santorini
Enjoy your last few morning hours in Mykonos and according to ferry schedule transfer to Mykonos port to embark on the ferry to Santorini Island. Upon arrival in Santorini port, transfer to your hotel. Balance of the day at leisure. Enjoy your stay in the well-known island where you can follow the caldera path or enjoy the breathtaking sunset in Oia village. Overnight stay in Santorini.
Day 6:
Santorini
Free day on the volcanic island of Santorini known for the unique sunset. In its capital called Fira, attached to the cliff and accessible by cable car or donkey, you can admire the whitewashed houses, the alleys, the outdoor cafes and the famous sunset. Santorini is a spectacular stopover for dozens of tourist vacation cruises and hundreds of sailboats that land in its small coves, at the foot of its steep slopes, in the middle of the natural anchorage formed by the sunken caldera of the ancient volcano. The multitude of visitors from all over the world has developed a free and international atmosphere.
Due to its volcanic soil the island is very fertile. For that reason, the quality of Santorini's agricultural products is well known throughout the world. One of the specialties of the island is wine. The vines are arranged in a way that can only be seen in Santorini, their branches are placed in a way that makes them look like a basket. In this way they are protected from strong winds. Other agricultural products in which Santorini has specialized are: fava, a similar vegetable but smaller than a pea; a type of cherry tomato that only grows in Santorini and the "Kapari", a pea-sized vegetable used in the famous Greek salad. The island of Santorini also produces a cheese made from goat's milk called "chloro". Overnight stay in Santorini. Overnight stay in Santorini.
Day 7:
Santorini- Athens
Enjoy your last few morning hours in Santorini Island. According to ferry schedule, transfer to the port of Santorini to embark on the ferry for Athens. Upon arrival at Piraeus port, transfer to hotel in Athens.
Balance of the day at leisure. Overnight stay in Athens.
Day 8:
Departure from Athens
Breakfast at the hotel, morning at leisure, and at the indicated time, depending on your departure flight, transfer to Athens International Airport
- 3 nights accommodation and breakfast in Athens
-2 nights accommodation and breakfast in Mykonos
-2 nights accommodation and breakfast in Santorini
-Organized Half-day Athens Sightseeing tour, including the Acropolis site and the museum of Acropolis (entrance fees included) with professional guide & transfer from/to hotel
-Regular ferry Piraeus Athens – Mykonos economy class- enumerated seats
-Fast ferry Mykonos – Santorini and Santorini – Piraeus in economy class- enumerated seats
-Private transfers in Athens
-Regular transfers on the islands
-English-speaking assistant on the arrival
-Taxes
- International or national flights
- Meals or Beverages
- Gratuities (optional)
- Personal expenses