About This Itinerary
Greece is a country in southeastern Europe with thousands of islands throughout the Aegean
and Ionian seas. Influential in ancient times, it's often called the cradle of Western civilization.
Athens, its capital, retains landmarks including the 5th-century B.C. Acropolis citadel with the
Parthenon temple. Greece is also known for its beaches, from the black sands of Santorini to
the party resorts of Mykonos.
Detailed Itinerary
Arrival Athens
Upon arrival in Athens and completing the airport formalities meet our localrepresentative at the airport , and you will be transferred to the hotel for your leisure day.After a long flight journey take proper rest at the hotel and by evening take a walk and explore nearby places on your own.Overnight stay in Athens
Athens City Tour & Acropolis Museum
After breakfast , start your day with the Athens City tour. This tour gives you an opportunity to observe the striking contrasts that make Athens such a fascinating city. Our expert guides will take you to see the Panathenaic Stadium where the first Olympic Games of modern times were held in 1896 (short stop). Continue and pass by the Prime Minister's residence (ex Royal Palace) guarded by the Evzones in their colorful uniform, the Temple of Olympian Zeus, Hadrian's Arch, the Parliament and the memorial to the Unknown Soldier, the Academy, the University, the National Library, the Constitution Square (Syntagma). On the Acropolis visit the Architectural Masterpieces of the Golden Age of Athens: The Propylaea, the Temple of Athena Nike, the Erechtheion and finally "the harmony between material and spirit", the monument that "puts order in the mind", the Parthenon. Continue and visit the place where at last the statues found their home and admire the wonders of the classical era: The new Acropolis museum. Overnight Stay in Athens
Athens - Santorini
After breakfast , check -out from the hotel and you will be transferred to Piraeus Port for your visit to Santorini island with speed boat.Upon reaching Santorini port you will be picked up in a private vehicle and transferred to your hotel in Santorini.Overnight stay in Santorini The flight takes only 45 minutes to get from Athens to Santorini, while the trip duration by ferry varies between 4.5 and 7.5 hours
Santorini - Caldera Morning
After breakfast , you will be picked up in a private vehicle from your hotel and start driving towards the King Thiras boat to the lava island of Nea Kameni. King Thiras will make a stop to give us the opportunity to ascend the soil path and approach the crater of the still active volcano. After seeing the crater, we will walk back down the path and get on King Thiras boat. We will sail to the second lava island of Palea Kameni and reach the Hot Springs. The boat makes a stop approximately 50 meters from the opening so you can dive in the green sulphur waters of the hot springs, or relax and enjoy the view. The tour continues to Thirasia Island which was part of Santorini before the big explosion of the volcano. We will stay in Thirasia for two hours having the chance to go swimming, have lunch next to the sea or explore the village of Manolas with its winding steps and traditional houses. Sailing under Oia, on the way back to Athinios port, you may take wonderful pictures of the cliffs and the breathtaking scenery. At the port of Athinios, the vehicle will be waiting to take you back to the place where you started the excursion. Overnight stay at Santorini
Santorini-Full Day Island tour with Wine tasting & Oia Sunset
We will start our tour with Megalochori, one of the most picturesque villages of the island. Next stop is the most scenic and interesting. Red beach, Emporio Village and Perissa – Black beach where we will have free time. We continue our tour in the southern part of the island, the 16th century Monastery of Prophet Elias. The Monastery is built on the highest point, 565 meters above the sea level, offering a breathtaking panoramic view of the whole island! Wine culture follows, with a visit at a local winery. You will have the chance to taste 3 different local wines and have a mini tutorial on the particular characteristics of Santorini vineyards. As the day passes, we will move to Oia village, the most famous place of the world to see the sunset. Oia sunset is an all-time inspiration for artists. The colors, when the sun sets into the sea, showcase the beauty of the landscape and the architecture, composing a unique atmosphere. After the sunset we’ll return to the pick-up point of the excursion. Overnight stay at Santorini
Day at Leisure
After breakfast the day is free for your activities. Explore Santorini. Overnight in Santorini
Santorini - Mykonos
Explore the Ferry tour to Mykonos After a lavish breakfast, you will be transferred to the port. There you will board the ferry to Mykonos. When you arrive at Mykonos, you will be transferred to the hotel. Time: From Santorini to Mykonos time required via ferry in 3 Hours
Mykonos-Half Day City & Island Tour:
Mykonos - Labyrinth and Landscape... A pearl in the Aegean Sea - blue sky, beautiful snow - white houses, lovely beaches everywhere... Starting the City and Island tour by walking the small and narrow streets, we have many possibilities to take nice photographs in the early morning quiet city. We get orientation and information in the labyrinth of the old town as well as impressions of the small port and the churches in town. Of course we will see the famous wind-mills and find Petros the Pelican, the mascot of Mykonos. After this we are exploring the island by bus, visiting some of the most famous beaches and the inner land- scape. We see fishermen and kaikis, small private chapels and houses built in typical Cycladic style. In the second main village of Mykonos, Ano Mera, an idyllic place 6km from the town, where the guests have enough free time for a stroll around the traditional square, they can visit the monk monastery Panagia Tourliani built in the 16th century. Next stop is Kalafatis beach where there is time to relax a bit and have a coffee or a refreshment (not included in the price), before going back to town and to reach a place with a fantastic view all over the town and neighboring islands. A Half-Day-Trip with a lot of impressions and useful information! Overnight stay in Mykonos
Mykonos - Athens
Get ready to board a Ferry to Athens Post breakfast you will be transferred to the port. From the port, you can board a ferry to Athens. Upon arrival, you will be transferred to the hotel.
Departure
After breakfast you will be dropped to the airport for your onward destination...
