greece: splendors of greece 12 DAYS
athens - Mykonos - santorini - crete
Athens.
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 Polis Grand (3 Star) or Hotel Tatiana (4 Star)
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 center 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 Kamari (3 Star) or Hotel Petasos Beach or similar (4 Star).
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
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 6 Mykonos - Santorini
Enjoy your breakfast and free morning; later transfer at indicated time to Mykonos 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 (3 Star) or Hotel Santorini Palace (4 Star).
Day 7 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 8 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 9 Santorini - Crete
Enjoy your breakfast and free morning; later transfer at indicated time to Santorini port for your fast ferry to Crete . Upon arrival on the Island of Crete, transfer to your hotel for check in. Overnight at your hotel. Hotel Lato (3 Star) or Hotel Galaxy (4 Star).
Day 10 Crete
After your breakfast, time at leisure to relax or explore the renowned archaeological site of Knossos, one of the best most important and best known palace of Minoan civilization, which is connected with the myth of the Labyrinth with the Minotaur and the story of Daidalus, Ariadne and Theseus. You can also visit the island of Spinalonga or the traditional villages.
Day 10 Crete
After your breakfast, time at leisure to relax or explore the renowned archaeological site of Knossos, one of the best most important and best known palace of Minoan civilization, which is connected with the myth of the Labyrinth with the Minotaur and the story of Daidalus, Ariadne and Theseus. You can also visit the island of Spinalonga or the traditional villages.
Day 12 Crete/ Athens by flight / Depart Athens
After breakfast, depart at indicated time for Heraklion Airport for your flight to Athens. Arrive and conenct with your flight to onward destination.
Prices based on minimum of two person traveling using:
3 Star
From To Dbl Occ Sgl Occ
Apr 01, 25 Apr 19, 25 $2,249 per person $3,209
Apr 20, 25 May 12, 25 $2,319 per person $3,309
May 13, 25 Jun 19, 25 $2,579 per person $3,659
Jun 20, 25 Jul 04, 25 $2,859 per person $4,199
Jul 05, 25 Aug 26, 25 $3,249 per person $4,939
Aug 27, 25 Sep 20, 25 $2,859 per person $4,199
Sep 21, 25 Sep 30, 25 $2,579 per person $3,659
Oct 01, 25 Oct 15, 25 $2,319 per person $3,309
Oct 16, 25 Oct 31, 25 $2,249 per person $3,209
4 Star
From To Dbl Occ Sgl Occ
Apr 01, 25 Apr 14, 25 $2,559 per person $4,079
Apr 15, 25 May 04, 25 $2,799 per person $4,509
May 05, 25 May 25, 25 $3,199 per person $5,279
May 26, 25 Jun 16, 25 $3,679 per person $6,229
Jun 17, 25 Sep 30, 25 $4,189 per person $7,229
Oct 01, 25 Oct 15, 25 $3,679 per person $6,229
Oct 16, 25 Oct 31, 25 $2,799 per person $4,509
Single room supplement is extra. Please contact us for Single travel alone and Single room supplement.
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 15,00 per room per night.
4 star hotels: The amount is EUR 10,00 per room per night.
3 star hotels: The amount is EUR 5,00 per room per night.
INCLUSIONS
2 Nights accommodation in Athens on bed and breakfast
3 Nights accommodation in Mykonos on bed and breakfast
3 Nights accommodation in Santorini on bed and breakfast
3 Nights accommodation in Crete on bed and breakfast
All transfers in Athens, Mykonos Santorini and Crete per itinerary
Half day Athens sightseeing tour in seat in coach
Fast ferries Athens-Mykonos-Santorini-Heraklion (Crete) on economy class
Air tickets Heraklion (Crete) – Athens on economy class with airport taxes included.
EXCLUSIONS
• Personal expenses, International & internal airfare, Visa fees
• Customary gratitude to your guide and driver.
