Country(ies): Greece
Tour type: Private
Group size: Min: 2 | Max: 20
Accommodation:4-star and boutique hotels
Meals: Breakfasts - 6, Lunches - 0, Dinners - 0
Transport: AC car/minibus & ferry
Highlights:Athens City Tour including the Acropolis & Parthenon, Cycladic islands of Santorini and Mykonos.
This 7-day tour of Greece combines the impressive and fascinating ancient sites of Athens with some of the Mediterranean's most beautiful and interesting islands, Santorini and Mykonos.
We begin our journey in Athens itself, here we’ll visit the impressive ancient sites of the Acropolis, Parthenon and much more. Next we’ll take a journey across the Aegean onboard a local ferry, our destination is the volcanic island of Santorini. The present form of the island was created over 3,500 years ago during a huge volcanic eruption. The eruption created a large caldera which is now filled by the sea, creating a beautifully photographic landscape. We have 2 nights on Santorini where you can spend your time exploring small villages, visiting the wineries, hot springs or you can also join our optional sightseeing boat trip. You can extend your time in Santorini if you wish, or finish the tour here before continuing your time in Greece independently.
Leaving Santorini behind we’ll take another short ferry to the nearby island of Mykonos. In recent years Mykonos has become known as one of Europe’s most stylish and fashionable islands and we’ll have 2 nights here to explore at leisure. Mykonos is a photographers dream with idyllic landscapes at every turn.
Our time in Greece ends after taking a ferry back to the mainland. As this is a private tour, the itinerary can be fully customised to your own requirements with different levels and styles of hotel accommodation, more or less time on each island, or more time on the mainland at the end of the trip.
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Upon arrival into Athens airport (ATH) you'll be welcomed by one of our representatives and transferred from the airport to your 4-star hotel. With a central location, this hotel is the perfect point from which to wander around the ancient city, seeking out its iconic sights and soaking up the atmosphere from an open-air restaurant or bar.
The rest of the day is then free for you to settle in, relax after your flight, and have a look around the area independently before meeting the guide and starting the first sightseeing tours tomorrow morning.
OVERNIGHT:
Athens hotel
MEALS:
None
EXTRAS:
Extra day in Athens - pre-tour
The city tour will embark from the Panathenaic Stadium - the site of the first Olympic Games of modern times in 1896. The next stops include the Parliament, the memorial to the Unknown Soldier, the Temple of Olympian Zeus, Hadrian's Arch, the National Library, the Constitution Square (Syntagma), the University and the Academy.
A highlight of the tour is a visit to the Acropolis - where you will get the chance to see this architectural masterpiece up close as well as the Parthenon. Set on a craggy hill above the city, the citadel and its surrounding ancient buildings offer an impressive vista. As the tour ends you will be dropped back at your hotel to unwind for the evening.
OVERNIGHT:
Athens hotel
MEALS:
Breakfast
EXTRAS:
None
Today we leave Athens for the beautiful island of Santorini. With its steep slope of huddled white houses, blue domed churches and winding rows of steps, Santorini is synonymous with Greece.
You will be guided to your 4-star hotel and then have the day to rest or visit the town of Fira. This cliffside capital boasts a collection of bars and eateries - ideal for marveling at the sunset.
OVERNIGHT:
Santorini hotel
MEALS:
Breakfast
EXTRAS:
None
If you are in search of an activity, the tour offers an optional boat trip to the world's biggest volcanic crater above sea level. You will get the opportunity to see this active volcano up close, swim in the steaming waters and take a salutary mud bath.
When you return to the island, the day is yours to do some final exploring. We suggest browsing the boutique stores, taking a donkey ride up the steps, wine tasting in the caverns or hiking along the coastal route. Alternatively, the hotel has 6 pools and a sublime spa to get fully into the holiday spirit.
OVERNIGHT:
Santorini hotel
MEALS:
Breakfast
EXTRAS:
None
It's time to leave Santorini behind today and take the short ferry journey to the nearby island of Mykonos. Be sure to have your camera on standby, as you have some incredible views to look forward to as the ferry nears the island.
OVERNIGHT:
Mykonos hotel
MEALS:
Breakfast
EXTRAS:
None
Like Santorini, the island of Mykonos enjoys an elite status as one of Greece’s most popular tourist destinations. The island is known for its super-stylish hotels, great beaches and summer party vibe (though if you are looking for a more relaxed break, Mykonos can off that too). You can spend your time today exploring the island. We'd highly recommend a visit to Photogenic Mykonos Windmills, little Venice or the nearby uninhabited island of Delos. However you choose to spend your day, you'll surely be entranced by Mykonos.
OVERNIGHT:
Mykonos hotel
MEALS:
Breakfast
EXTRAS:
None
You will head back to the mainland and be driven to the port for your onward ferry to Athens. Your tour will come to an end upon arrival in Athens. Due to ferry generally arriving back to Athens in the afternoon, if you are plan to fly out of Athens today, we recommend selecting an evening departure.
OVERNIGHT:
N/A
MEALS:
Breakfast
EXTRAS:
None
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The itinerary above is subject to change based on the Greek island ferry schedules. While it does not happen often, sometimes ferry schedules are changed without notice and ferries may also be cancelled completely due to poor weather conditions. In this event the program may need to be adjusted and you may end up spending more or less time in one location than originally planned. This is the nature of travel between the islands and we thank you for your patience and understanding in the rare event of this occurring.
Unlike many of the Greek islands, Santorini is an all year round destination, and remains a very attractive and interesting place to visit whatever time of year it may be. However, some hotels, shops, restaurants and attractions do close during the winter months (November to March). During this time we may use boutique style guesthouses located closer to the centre of Fira so that you are as close as possible to what is still open.
This is a sample tailor-made tour and can start on any day through the seasons shown below. Prices are based on 2 people travelling, with customised pricing on request for larger numbers and adjusted itineraries.
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The hotels and accommodations listed below are the ones we most often use on this tour. From time to time we may exchange these for similar properties at the same level. In general, specific hotels cannot be guaranteed on our group tours, but you may select your preferred options if you are booking a tailor-made trip.
Our tours are designed to include all that you need to enjoy a really special time in the destination you're visiting. However, we do also offer some extra options to complement the tour and add some additional sightseeing or activities, or some extra time at either end of the tour.
All accommodation based options (e.g. Single supplements, extra nights, cruise upgrades) should be booked and paid for in advance so that we can make the appropriate arrangements. Other options may either be booked and paid for in advance or while you are on the tour, though we recommend booking in advance to ensure there are no issues with availability.
Many options are priced the same throughout the year, but some may incur single or high season supplements - full details are given on the tour reservation form or on request.
The detailed Tour Notes below have been written to give you some more detailed information about how the tour runs, what to expect, and how to prepare for your holiday. We recommend downloading an up to date copy of these shortly before you travel in case of any changes.
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