Classical Greece, Mykonos and Santorini
Trip Overview - guaranteed departure
ATHENS | MYCENAE, EPIDAURUS | MYKONOS | SANTORINI
Highlights: Athens (Acropolis, Acropolis Museum, Monastiraki, Thissio, Temple of Olympian Zeus, historical centre), Mykonos (Little Venice, Lower Mills, Matogiannia) Santorini (Archeological site of Akrotiri, Oia, Fira, Nea Kameni volcano, Imerovigli, Firostefani)
Trip Itinerary
Day 1
ARRIVAL AT ATHENS AIRPORT. Transfer to the hotel - Free afternoon. Optional city walk to experience the nightlife of Athens. Overnight in hotel in Athens.
Day 2
ATHENS - PANORAMIC CITY TOUR. Visit the archaeological site of the Acropolis. Panoramic tour of the city - you will discover the center of the city. Free time for lunch in a local tavern. Then you will visit the new Acropolis Museum. Overnight in Athens.
Day 3
ATHENS - FREE DAY.
Day 4
FULL DAY ARGOLIS. After breakfast, we will take the coastal road to the Corinth Canal (short stop for photos). Continue with a visit to the Theatre of Epidaurus famous for its remarkable acoustics. Then proceed to the town of Nafplion (for a short stop) and drive on to Mycenae for a visit to the Archaeological site and the tomb of Agamemnon. Lunch during the visit. Overnight in Athens
Day 5
ATHENS - MYKONOS. Early morning transfer to the port of Athens to board the ferry for the island of Mykonos. Upon your arrival, you will be transferred to your selected hotel. A day at leisure in Mykonos to enjoy this unique island. Mykonos island is a wonderful kaleidoscope of cosmopolitan shops, rocking bars, quaint windmills, great beaches, homey taverns, and hidden churches all set against a brilliant blue backdrop. And it’s not just the water that sparkles in the sun on Mykonos, but also the marble streets and beautiful white cubist buildings that characterize the island’s architecture.
Day 6
MYKONOS. FREE DAY or Optional City tour. We start with a unique experience of the countryside of Mykonos Island. Our 1st stop will be the idyllic beach Agios Ioannis with the best view of Delos Island. At the village of Ano Mera, the most traditional place, you can also visit the monastery Panagia Tourliani built in the 16th century and then we will have enough free time for a stroll around the square. Next stop is Kalafatis beach, before going back to town. Exploring Mykonos port town by walking into the narrow cobblestone streets, passing by the traditional labyrinth of the old town. We will see the famous windmills and Little Venice. We will also visit, Paraportiani church and Saint Nicholas church.
Day 7-8
MYKONOS FREE DAYS.
Day 9
MYKONOS - SANTORINI. Transfer to the port for the ferry to Santorini.
Day 10
SANTORINI MORNING HALF-DAY ISLAND TOUR. After breakfast, we will visit the remarkable Akrotiri Archaeological site. Preserved under volcanic ash following a massive eruption in the 17th century BC, it is often referred to as the “Prehistoric Pompei.” Next, we will head to the picturesque village of Pyrgos, renowned for its traditional Cycladic architecture and panoramic vistas. In the afternoon, we will visit the renowned village of Oia, famous for its stunning sunsets and picturesque streets. The evening is yours to explore and enjoy the island at your leisure. Overnight in Santorini.
Day 11-12
SANTORINI FREE DAYS.
Day 13
SANTORINI-ATHENS. At the indicated time, you will be transferred to the port for your ferry back to Athens. Upon arrival in Athens, you will be transferred to your selected hotel. Overnight in Athens.
Day 14
DEPARTURE According to your flight schedule, you will be transferred to the airport for your departure flight.
THE PRICE INCLUDES
- Arrival and departure transfers in Athens and the islands
- 13 nights accommodation with breakfast
- Half-day Athens city guided sightseeing tour
- Argolis tour
- Santorini half-day island tour
- Ferry tickets Athens - Mykonos - Santorini - Athens
THE PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE
- City tax
- Personal expenses (extra meals, drinks, tips)
- Optional excursions and visits
- Entrances
- Anything that is not mentioned in the included section
The program can be made with minimum 2 pax. Price per person in double room
- April 15 - April 30: $2,859pp
- May 1 - June 30 & Sept. 21 - Oct. 15: $2,985pp
- July 1 - Sept. 20: $3,175pp