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| Escorted Package Includes |
| Inclusions |
- Round trip flights NYC - Athens.
Other departure cities available.
- Flights Athens - Santorini, Mykonos - Athens
- Ferry Santorini - Mykonos
- 3 nights at the Caldera's Lillium Villas in Santorini
- 3 nights at the Mykonos Grand in Mykonos
- 2 nights at the Royal Olympic Hotel in Athens
- All transfers
- 8 breakfasts, 4 dinners, 1 reception
- Tour Manager throughout
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| Highlights |
- Small Groups
- Visit a wine cellar in Santorini
- Tour the archaeological site at Delos
- Participate in a cooking lesson on Greek cuisine in Mykonos
- Take a tour of Athens and visit the Acropolis
- Have dinner in the home of a local family in Athens
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This is your fantasty trip to Greece! Our 8 night tour takes you to all of the most popular spots: Athens, Santorini and Mykonos, among others. And you'll make great new friends along the way! This is your chance to bring to life those picturesque photos of beautiful beaches, colorful sunsets and whitewashed buildings along the sea-cliffs. Tour the must-see attractions, plus have the opportunity to indulge in some not-so-common activities including dinner at the home of a local family in Athens, a trip to a wine cellar for a tasting, and a private Greek cooking class.
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Itinerary |
DAY 1, Thursday - Depart USA
Board your international flight to Athens
DAY 2, Friday - Welcome reception
Arrive in Athens and transfer to your flight to Santorini, an island known throughout the world for its beautiful beaches, colorful sunsets, and whitewashed buildings along the sea-cliffs. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel. Later this evening, get acquainted with your fellow travelers at a reception with drinks and delicious hors d'oeuvres
Overnight: Santorini
Meals: Reception
DAY 3, Saturday - Sail to Nea Kameni
After breakfast at the hotel, begin your excursion around the beautiful island of Santorini, arguably the most fascinating of all the Greek Isles. Board the motorized sailing boat Pegasus and sail to the island of Nea Kameni (Young Burnt Island), one of the two islands located in the Santorini Caldera. Enjoy a leisurely walk up to the active volcano for a spectacular view of the submerged caldera, the depression created by a massive volcanic eruption in 1650 B.C. The cruise continues to the island of Palea Kameni (Old Burnt Island), where you will have the opportunity to swim in the warm spring waters of the bay. After a refreshing dip, the tour continues to the island of Therasia, where you may choose to ride a mule to the charming village of Manolas. Passing by the scenic cliffs of Oia, return to the port of Athinios in Santorini. Tonight, enjoy dinner at a local restaurant in Oia
Overnight: Santorini
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 4, Sunday - Wine tasting
Your morning is free to enjoy the hotel's facilities or browse the nearby boutiques and craft galleries. In the afternoon, visit the wine cellar on the island. Upon arrival, you will be briefed on the wines produced in Santorini, a region known for its extraordinary and quite successful white cultivar as well as the unique way the vines are farmed. Learn about the ancient tradition of growing grapes in a stefani, followed by a tasting with local cheeses
Overnight: Santorini
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 5, Monday - Afternoon in Mykonos
Following breakfast at the hotel, transfer to the port for your ferry (business class) to the colorful island of Mykonos, considered by many to be the most fashionable island of the Cyclades. Arrive and transfer to your hotel with the balance of the day at leisure
Overnight: Mykonos
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 6, Tuesday - Sail to Delos
Enjoy a half-day tour to the island of Delos, among the most significant archeological sites in Greece. Sail from Mykonos to Delos where you will view the beautiful Sacred Harbor and regal Sacred Way, which is flanked by the famous Terrace of the Lions leading to the temples dedicated to Apollo. Visit the Delos Museum, housing a collection of archaeological artifacts excavated from the island, and the tourist pavilion. Spend the remainder of the day at leisure, and in the evening, enjoy a typical dinner at a local restaurant in Mykonos
Overnight: Mykonos
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 7, Wednesday - Greek cooking class
Still searching for that sophisticated blend of island life, food, culture and ancient Greece? Then look no further, because today is the day for the civilized queen in all of us! This morning's tour of Mykonos takes you to Saint Ioannis beach for a visit to its beautiful blue-domed Church of Panagia Partortiani, known historically as "Our Lady of the Postern Gate." During your tour, be sure to notice the church's four distinct architectural styles and unique asymmetrical facade, for it is one of the most photographed sites on the island. Drive by Ornos beach, Saint Stefano beach and Tourlos Harbor, continuing to the beaches of Kalafatis and Santa Anna, where you will visit the quaint village of Ano Mera. Made famous by its 16th-century Panagia Tourliani Monastery and its typical square with Greek tavernas and pastry shops, Ano Mera is a dazzling little village with a peaceful atmosphere and many unspoiled sites. In the late afternoon, return to Mykonos, and meet the chef for a private cooking class, where you will learn the savory secrets of Grecian cuisine
Overnight: Mykonos
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 8, Thursday - Dinner with local family
Transfer to the airport for your flight to Athens. Arrive and transfer to your hotel with the balance of the day at leisure. Later this afternoon, you are a guest for a reception and dinner in the home of a local family
Overnight: Athens
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 9, Friday - Tour Athens
This morning's tour takes you into the heart of Athens with visits to the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, the legendary Acropolis, Panathenian Stadium, and the ruins of the Temple of Zeus. Sense Greece as she was at the height of her Golden Age as you walk the classical ruins of this once epic and powerful city. Enjoy the afternoon at leisure in Athens. This evening, drive along the shimmering Riviera of Athens, passing Microlimano, the quaint fisherman's port. Continue to a local restaurant for your farewell dinner
Overnight: Athens
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 10, Saturday - Depart for the USA
Transfer to the airport in Athens for your return flight home
Meals: Breakfast
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