Day 1 |
Welcome To Athens! |
Welcome to Athens!
Our staff will be waiting for you at the airport for your transfer you into Athens. A drive of about 45 minutes to your hotel.
Time at leisure to discover Athens! Redolent with history and mythology, Athens is a vibrant city, enlivened by bustling outdoor cafes, pedestrian streets that wind through the city's ancient sites and its fair share of urban eccentrics. Athens is one of the world’s oldest cities, full of things to see and do. It manages to be rich in history but also hip as well.
Tonight enjoy a local dinner in the heart of Athens.
Overnight in Athens.
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Dinner |
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Day 2 |
Athens sightseeing Acropolis and the museum |
Today enjoy sightseeing in Athens. Your expert guide will give you the opportunity to fully understand the role of Athens in antiquity and through the ages.
Visit the Acropolis of Athens and the Acropolis museum
Your guide will reveal to you the secrets of the Acropolis & the Parthenon, the Temple of Zeus, Hadrian’s Arch and the Kallimarmaro Stadium, built of marble for the first modern Olympic Games in 1896.
Experience the ancient wonders and relive the birthplace of democracy, twist and turn through the Plaka’s narrow streets and find ancient sites, cafes and shops full of history and character.
After the visit to the Acropolis continue to the Acropolis Museum. A beautiful new museum (opened in 2009) with exceptional finds from the Acropolis, including 36 panels of the Parthenon’s storied frieze.
Tastes of Athens walikng tour
Afterwards delve into modern Athens and enjoy discovering the narrow streets of the city, stopping off at an old bakery, traditional café and souvlaki stall on the way to sample local delicacies and aperitifs.
Ovenight in Athens
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Breakfast and Tastes of Athens walking |
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Day 3 |
Mykonos [ Arrival and Walk & Tastes ] |
Today setoff to the port of Athens, board the fast ferry to the stunning island of Mykonos, famous for its brightly white-washed cubed houses, jet setting visitors and wonderful nightlife.
After checking in to your hotel, transfer to Mykonos town for a walk of the narrow streets of this world-famous port. Enjoy local tastes on the walk and get a better understanding of the local life.
Mykonos Walk and Tastes
Amazing food walking tour (private – pick up from Hotel). Experience the essence of the beautiful town of Mykonos. On this leisurely walk through the narrow alleyways of “Chora” you will see the iconic windmills, little Venice and gain insight into the daily life of the island. The culinary exploration will take you to local café, bakery and family ran restaurant. Taste the delicious local produce and understand the Cycladic culture.
Ovenight in Mykonos
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Breakfast and "Tastes of Mykonos" |
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Day 4 |
Mykonos [ sightseeing of Delos ] |
Today in the morning a highlight visit to the Unesco world heritage site of Delos island.
The island of Delos
Start off this lovely tour from your hotel where you will be picked up and transferred to the port. The island of Delos is about nine miles off the coast of Mykonos and the boat ride there will take about 30 minutes. Enjoy the time on board and bask in the sun, feel the sea breeze and take in the Aegean blue sea.
The site you will visit today is one of the most impressive in Greece with an incredible history; the sacred island of Delos. The mythical birthplace of twins Apollo and Artemis, splendid Ancient Delos was a shrine turned sacred treasury and commercial center. Your guide will make this site “come alive”, the remains of the city are so clear that you easily see how the ancients lived and the city thrived. On Delos, which is Unesco World Heritage Site, the excavations are among the most extensive in the Mediterranean; and it is a site where the ongoing work is still taking place.
The boat ride back to Mykonos will give you time to relax before returning and ending this unique experience.
In the afternoon enjoy sitting by the pool of your hotel and later maybe explore the famous island nightlife. Mykonos reputation precedes it for amazing dining and clubbing !
Overnight Mykonos
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Day 5 |
Mykonos At leisure |
Today a day at leisure to explore the island of Mykonos. A slow pace day for you to enjoy the island. Explore the various beaches of Mykonos and according to what style you prefer you will definitely find a beach for you. From the dance/club beaches to the secluded ones, all share the amazing crystal clear waters of the Aegean sea.
Your personal advisor will help you chose the activity of the day or alternatively just relax by the pool !
Overnight Mykonos
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Breakfast |
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Day 6 |
Santorini Arrival |
Today travel south from the island of Mykonos to the island of Santorini. A boat journey across the beautiful Aegean sea. As you approach Santorini from the water, it's hard not to be awed by the sheer cliffs that soar above a turquoise sea, by the fact that you're sailing in an immense crater of a drowned volcano and that before you lies an island shaped by an ancient eruption.
Arrive in Santorini and transfer to your hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure. Take the time to explore the island, considered one of the top destinations worldwide. Amazing views, unique landscapes are the key highlights of the island.
Tonight relax at your hotel or explore the beautiful village of Oia, the most photographed of all Santorini. The sunsets from Oia are some of the most beautiful.
Overnight in Santorini
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Breakfast and Dinner |
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Day 7 |
Santorini
Sunset Cruise |
This morning is free for you to enjoy the spectacular island of Santorini.
Sunset Cruise with BBQ!
In the afternoon, you will enjoy a very special cruise with dinner onboard a Catamaran. Enjoy a beautiful afternoon out on the water sailing the Santorini caldera. See the one of the most beautiful sunsets. This small group semi-private cruise includes sailing, swimming and a wonderful meal on board.
The yachts includes ample space including hammock style nets on the bow for you to sunbathe and good space in the main cabin for when the sun gets to be too much.
The captain will set anchor at a spectacular spot and your crew will prepare a wonderful meal for you. Enjoy the awe inspiring views of the caldera and swim in the Aegean turquoise waters.
Overnight in Santorini
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Breakfast and Dinner |
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Day 8 |
Santorini Akrotiti site and Cooking Class |
An amazing day today, full of experiences which are interesting and also fun ! First a cultural and historical sightseeing of the Akrotiri ruins and then a great cooking class.
Akrotiri (the Greece Pompei)
Visit the the pre-historic settlement of Akrotiri, one of the most important and well-preserved civilizations in the Mediterranean, which was covered by the ashes of the great volcanic eruption of 1600 B.C – often call the Pompei of Greece.
Cooking class
After the visit to Akrotiri, enjoy a highlight of this trip and on your last day on the island enjoy the Santorini cooking class. At a beautiful venue, and led by professional chefs, learn the secrets of Greek cooking. With emphasis on Santorini ingredients this cooking class combines fun, amazing tastes followed by a wonderful lunch. This selected cooking class will allow you to better understand the local life and customs.
Overnight in Santorini
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Breakfast and Cooking Class lunch |
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Day 9 |
Depart
Farewell |
The Greek island holiday ends today, but the fond memories remain!
Enjoy your breakfast at the hotel, with the rest of the day at leisure until your transfer to the airport for your flight home.
Thank you !
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Breakfast |
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