greece: Island Hopping 11 DAYS
athens - Mykonos - paros - santorini
itinerarY, prices & Inclusions
Day 1 Arrive Athens
Arrival at Athens International Airport, meet and transfer to your hotel for check in. Remaining of your day at leisure for your first taste of Athens. Discover Plaka, the oldest district of Athens, located under the Acropolis, the only district a visitor may see the Greek capital as it was 100 years ago or enjoy your shopping at Ermou, Kolonaki and Voukourestiou streets. Overnight at your hotel in Athens. Hotel Dorian Inn or Hotel Athenian Callirhoe or Hotel Divani Caravel.
Day 2 Athens
After your breakfast, depart at indicated time for your Athens Sightseeing tour including the Acropolis and the New Acropolis Museum. Our expert guide will take you to see the centre of the city, the Constitution Square (Syntagma), the House of Parliament, the Memorial to the Unknown Soldier and the National library. On your way to the Acropolis you will see the Hadrian’s Arch, the Temple of Olympian Zeus and have a short stop at the Panathenaic Stadium, where the first Modern Olympic Games were held in 1896. 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 famous Parthenon. Your first taste of Athens would not be complete without a visit to the Acropolis Museum, a modern architectural building where, at last, the statues have found their home and admire the wonders and architectural masterpieces of the classical era . Return to your hotel and remaining of your day at leisure. Overnight at your hotel in Athens.
Day 3 Athens - Mykonos
Enjoy your early morning breakfast and at indicated time transfer to Athens port (Piraeus or Rafina) for your fast ferry to Mykonos. Upon arrival on Mykonos Island transfer to your hotel for check in. Remaining of your day at your leisure to discover the cosmopolitan Island of Mykonos. Overnight at your Mykonos hotel. Hotel Mykonos Beach or Hotel San Antonio Summerland or Hotel San Marco.
Day 4 Mykonos
After breakfast, time at leisure on the beloved Island of the international “Jet-Setters” with its whitewashed cubic houses, windmills and chapels, the wonderful sandy beaches, shops, galleries and the incredible night life. Explore the towns’ winding narrow streets, visit Paraportiani, one of the many churches on the Island, or enjoy a drink at little Venice. Overnight at your Mykonos hotel.
Day 5 Mykonos
Day at leisure to explore on your own or relax. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 6 Mykonos - Paros
Enjoy your early morning breakfast and at indicated time transfer to Mykonos port for your fast ferry to Paros. Upon arrival on Paros Island transfer to your hotel for check in. Remaining of your day at your leisure to discover the Island of Paros. Overnight at your Paros hotel. Hotel Pandrossos or Hotel Saint Andrea or Hotel Yria.
Day 7 Paros
After breakfast, time at leisure to explore the island of Paros. Overnight at your Paros hotel.
Day 8 Paros – Santorini
Enjoy your breakfast and free morning; later transfer at indicated time to Paros port for your fast ferry to Santorini. Upon arrival on the Island of Santorini, transfer to your hotel for check in. Remaining of your afternoon at leisure to admire the spectacular caldera with white washed houses perched on the edge, created by the eruption of the islands’ volcano in the ancient times. Overnight at your Santorini hotel. Hotel Kamari Beach or Hotel El Greco or Hotel Majestic.
Day 9 Santorini
After your breakfast, time at leisure to relax or explore the volcanic island of Santorini, known world wide as the most romantic Island. Visit the Prehistoric Museum in Fira that hosts artifacts from the sites of Akrotiri and Ancient Thira, including the famous wall paintings or discover the colorful beaches of the Island also created by the volcanic eruption. Do not miss visiting the traditional village of Oia, the most photographed place in Greece, best known for its breathtaking sunsets. Small white houses tier the hillside, interspersed by splashes of rich okra, deep fuchsia, cobalt blue, oyster pink and earthy red make Oia a magical place.
Day 10 Santorini
Day at leisure to explore on your own or relax. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 11 Depart Santorini
After breakfast, depart at indicated time for Santorini airport.
Additionally to the above rates, I would like to inform you that the clients have to pay directly to the hotel upon arrival the daily room overnight tax which is:
5 star hotels: The amount is EUR 4,00 per room per night.
4 star hotels: The amount is EUR 3,00 per room per night.
3 star hotels: The amount is EUR 1,50 per room per night.
INCLUSIONS
2 Nights accommodation in Athens on bed and breakfast
3 Nights accommodation in Mykonos on bed and breakfast
2 Nights accommodation in Paros on bed and breakfast
3 Nights accommodation in Santorini on bed and breakfast
All transfers in Athens, Mykonos, Paros and Santorini per itinerary
Half day Athens sightseeing tour in seat in coach
Fast ferries Piraeus-Mykonos-Paros – Santorini on economy class
Air ticket Santorini – Athens with taxes included
EXCLUSIONS
• Personal expenses, International & internal airfare, Visa fees
• Customary gratitude to your guide and driver.