Wonders of Greece

WONDERS OF GREECE

Duration: 7Nights | 8days
Places Covered: Athens, Mykonos and Santorini

Overview

From crystal-clear turquoise seas fringed by white-sand beaches and towering cliffs to the wild, rugged interior, Greece is a land of colour, contrast, culture and natural splendour. Packed with ancient monuments and boasting a rich tradition in food and wine, find out what delights lie ahead on your Greek holiday

Day 1: Arrival Athens

Arrival at Athens International Airport. Meet and greet with driver and transfer to the hotel. Check in and afternoon at leisure. For your first night we propose you an unforgettable folklore dinner. Back to the hotel.Overnight at the hotel.

Day 2: Athens

Early breakfast & pick up from hotel for Athens city tour. - Half-day Morning Tour This tour gives you the opportunity to observe the striking contrasts that make Athens such a fascinating city. Our expert guide will take you to see the Panathenaic Stadium where the first modern Olympic Games were held in 1896 (short stop). Continue and pass by the Temple of Olympian Zeus, the Hadrian's Arch, the Parliament and the Monument of the Unknown Soldier, the Academy, the University, the National Library, the Constitution Square (Syntagma). At the Acropolis you will visit the architectural masterpieces of the Golden Age of Athens: The Propylaea, the Temple of Athena Nike, the Erechtheion and finally “the harmony between material and spirit”, the monument that “puts order in the mind”, the Parthenon. Continue and visit a must-see in Athens, the place where finally the statues found their home and admire the wonders of the classical era: The New Acropolis Museum, voted by the Sunday Times as the 3rd best museum of the world. Evening free for leisure and overnight at the hotel.

Day 3: Athens to Mykonos

After breakfast meet our representative at the hotel and be transferred to to the Piraeus port with coach for sailing to Mykonos. Arrive to Mykonos port, meet and greet with our representative and transfer to the Hotel. In the afternoon you can enjoy a walk in the island in order to learn and see more things about the lifestyle and the history of the island. Evening free for relaxing, shopping and having fun. Nightlife of the island it will be unforgettable for you. Overnight at the Hotel.

Day 4 : Mykonos

After breakfast, Depart for Half day City and island tour. Starting the City-and Island tour by walking the small and narrow streets, we have many possibilities to take nice photographs in the early morning, quiet city. We get orientation and information in the labyrinth of the old town as well as impressions of the small port and the churches in town. Of course we will see the famous wind-mills and find Petros The Pelecan, the mascot of Mykonos. After this we are exploring the island with a bus, visiting some of the most famous beaches and the inner land- scape. We see fishermen and kaikis, small private chapels and houses built in typical cycladic style. In the second main village of Mykonos, AnoMera, an idyllic place 6km from town, where the guests have enough free time for a stroll around the traditional square and they can visit the monk monastery PanagiaTourliani built in the 16th century. Next stop is Kalafatis beach were there is time to relax a little and have a coffee or a refreshment (not included in the price), before going back to town and to reach a place with a fantastic view all over the town and neigh- bour islands. Evening free for leisure and overnight at the hotel

Day 5: Mykonos – Santorini

After breakfast at the hotel, we will transfer to the Mykonos port and sailing to Santorini. Arrive at Santorini island. Meet and greet with our representative and transfer to the hotel. Santorini is awesome island with magnificent views and places to be. Afternoon is free at leisure and overnight at the hotel

Day 6: Santorini

After breakfast, Depart for full day tour to Santorini. The sun-drenched island of Santorini sits at the southern tip of the Cyclades and is one of the most breathtaking locations of Greece. This volcanic island of unusual rock formation and high cliffs jutting into the sea is the result of a massive volcanic eruption around 3,500 years ago that blew out the center of Santorini. The surrounding islands are the remains of the sides of the crater, and the sea has filled in the gaps, forming a beautiful bay and some of the most spectacular views. Our tour begins with a scenic drive through the plains of Santorini to the picturesque. We continue our tour with a visit to Akrotiri. Akrotiri excavations starting in 1967 at the site called Akrotiri ("Upper Thira") have made Thera the best-known "Minoan" site outside of Crete, the homeland of the culture. Only the southern tip of a large town has been uncovered, yet it has revealed complexes of multi-level buildings, streets and squares, with remains of walls standing as high as 8 meters, all entombed in the solidified ash of the famous eruption of Thera. This Bronze Age civilization thrived between 3000 to 2000 BC, and reached its peak in the period 2000 to 1580 BC. Continue to Perivolos beach, free time for lunch or swim (lunch is not included), Megalochori, 30min stop to explore the village, ProphetIlias Monastery, 20min stop for photos, Santo wines, including the entrance and the tasting of 3 local wines . Our final stop is village of Oia, the crowning glory of tranquility, boasting the most superb views of the caldera. Take time to stroll around the narrow streets, admire the beautiful, old houses and explore its quaint boutiques of local ceramic art, paintings and semi-precious jewellery. Enjoy the amazing view of the volcanic islands and the famous sunset. Come back to hotel and overnight at the hotel.

Day 7: Santorini to Athens

Breakfast and in the afternoon you will be transferred to Santorini port and sailing to Athens then be transferred to the Hotel. Evening Free for Leisure and overnight at the hotel.

Day 8: Departure

Breakfast at the hotel and then be transferred to the airport for your international flight.

Best time to visit:May to early October when the weather is great and there’s little rain. The sea temperature warms throughout the summer and swimming is best in July, August, and September. August is the busiest and most expensive month but is the best for nightlife and partying. Athens is best from March to June and September to November.