October 12th - October 19th, 2024
Greek Getaway
2024
Greece
About this Trip
Greece Trip Lace up your shoes, pack your sunscreens and hold your cowboy hats, because 6N/7D Greece Tour by Culture Holidays will take you to the most sand-sational beaches of Greece along with the raw and rollicking heart of Athens where ancients myths and modern influences combine. Immune yourself into the wild and child Mykonos and, and sail into Mediterranean waters, fancy yourself at the majestic ruins. And get yourself pampered in the Instagrammable streets of Santorini. Get ready to live the good life in Greece with Culture Holidays because we know what the guidebooks don't.
Day 1 : Athens - ARRIVAL (ATH)
Upon arrival at Athens Airport meet with our representative and transfer to your hotel. Rest of the day at leisure.
Overnight: Athens
DAY 2 : OPTIONAL TOUR - Athens City
Breakfast is at hotel. Optional Athens City Tour at an additional cost. Today you may take the Optional tour to enjoy the Athens city, which will give you an opportunity to observe the striking contrasts that make Athens such a fascinating city.
Our expert guides will take you to see the Panathenaic Stadium where the first Olympic Games of modern times were held in 1896 (short stop). Continue and pass by the Prime Minister's residence (ex Royal Palace) guarded by the Euzones in their colorful uniform, the Temple of Olympian Zeus, the Hadrian's Arch, the Parliament and the memorial to the Unknown Soldier, the Academy, the University,
the National Library and the Constitution Square (Syntagma). 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 harmony between material and spirit", the monument that "puts order in the mind", the Parthenon. Continue and visit the place where at last the statues found their home and admire the wonders of the classical era: The new Acropolis museum. After that, return to the hotel. Free afternoon.
Optional Tour: Delphi Full Day Tour
Optional Tour: Acropolis and New Acropolic Museum
Overnight: Athens
DAY 3 : Athens - Mykonos
Breakfast in the hotel. Early in the morning you will be transferred to Piraeus port. Embarkation on your ferry and sail off to Mykonos Island. Upon arrival in Mykonos transfer to your hotel. Balance of the day at leisure.
Overnight: Mykonos
DAY 4 :Mykonos
Breakfast in the hotel. Take the day free at leisure in some of the many cosmopolitan sandy beaches of the island, shopping or discovering the famous for its white washed houses and vivid night life, Mykonos Town. Optional choice to explore the island of Mykonos or visit the near by islands of Tinos and Delos with one of the plenty tours provided.
Optional Tour: Delos Tour
Overnight: Mykonos
DAY 5 : Mykonos - Santorini
Breakfast in the hotel. Check out and transfer to Mykonos port. Ferry embarkation and sail off to Santorini Island. Upon arrival in Santorini transfer to your hotel. Balance of the day at leisure.
Overnight: Santorini
DAY 6 :OPTIONAL TOUR -(Sunset on Board) Santorini Volcano Cruise
Breakfast is at hotel. Optional tour of Santorini Volcano Cruise at an additional cost. Today you may take the Optional excursion. Start from the main port of Santorini Athinios port. The bus will pick you up from the nearest pick up point close to your location where one of our guide will guide you in one of our boats.
The tour will start at 10:15. Our first destination will be the famous volcano of Santorini! After 20 minutes sailing, we will reach NeaKameni's jetty. If you are interested to be guided at the volcano, you need to pay required entrance fee. You will stay at the volcanic island for 1.5 hr and in the end you will embark again to our boat for the next stop.
Our next stop will be the island of Paleakameni where the famous hot springs are located on the west side. We will stop there for 30 min at a distance of 30 meters from the shallow waters of Agios Nicholaos' beach.
Next stop is the island of Thirassia. Thirassia is a miniature of what Santorini used to be several years ago. Today is a virgin island, still untouched by tourism and modern life style. We will stay there for 2 hours, so as to explore this picturesque and traditional village as well as to taste the authentic Santorinian cuisine.
In the end of our tour, the disembarkation will be in the magical port of Oia. From there, you can either climb the 200 landings of the port or by using the local donkeys and pay the fee. After reaching the top of the village, you will have the chance to explore the unique alleys, discover its rich market as well as to enjoy the most breathtaking sunset of your life! After the sunset, you will head for the spot that our buses will be waiting you to take you back to your place.
Optional Tour: Santorina Bus Tour
Optional Tour: Caldera - Oia (Volcano - Hot Springs - Thirassia)
Optional Tour: Santorini Wine Adventure
Optional Tour: Food and Wine Lovers
Overnight: Santorini
DAY 7 : Santorini - Departure (JTR)
Breakfast in the hotel. Check out and transfer to the airport for your departure flight.
End of trip.
Rate from $2425 per person / Double Occupancy
Rate from $3145 per person / Single Occupancy
$250 Per Person Deposit/Non-Refundable
Final Balance Due By August 13th, 2024
Payment Plans available
Includes
2 nights' accommodation in Athens
2 nights accommodation in Santorini
2 nights' accommodation in Mykonos
Daily Breakfast
Airport Transfers
Ferry tickets in economy class, including port taxes, handling fees, and delivery in Athens
Piraeus-Mykonos-Santorini by ferries
Does not Includes
Any optional tours
Any Airfare Any meals/drinks/beverages
Visas
Tipping for guide, driver and hotel staff
Beverages with meals
Traveller medical baggage insurance
Anything not mentioned in Inclusions
Night Supplements for taxi transfers (on request)
Volcano entrance fee euro 2.5pp
City tax is not included and is payable directly to the hotel
ATHENS
Stanley Hotel or Similar
Hotel
Roof Top
Standard Room
MYKONOS
Petinos Hotel or Similar
Hotel
Roof Top
Standard Room
SANTORINI
Santorini Palace Hotel or Similar
TERMS & CONDITIONS
By booking this trip, you agree to comply with the full Terms and Conditions
All deposits are NON-REFUNDABLE.
Prices are subject to change and will only be confirmed once deposit is made.
If your travel itinerary is not paid in full by the Final Payment Due, a late fee of $30.00 will automatically be assessed one day after your final payment date. This fee is non-refundable and non-negotiable.
If the trip is not being paid in full at the time of booking, you will receive monthly payment reminders. Monthly payments are required to keep your reservation active. A reservation that goes 60 days without a payment can be canceled without
notice.
You are responsible to be familiar with the laws and rules governing any travel to any country. All U.S. citizens traveling to or from any international destination must have a valid passport, which must be valid for at least six months beyond Traveler’s date of return.
Reservations must be made in the NAME that matches your passport. Travelers are responsible to confirm and obtain in advance travel documentation required.
Travelers are responsible to confirm and comply with up-to-date entry and exit requirements of any jurisdiction they are traveling to. Agency is not responsible or liable for your failure to hold visas or documentation or to determine the validity of your passport or any other travel document to enter or exit any country.
Travel Protection is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED to guard against unforeseen circumstances, such as Trip Cancellation, Interruption, Baggage Loss or Delay, Medical Express, and more. Travel Protection is not included with the travel package, however you can obtain a quote to purchase a policy here
If you are traveling with a roommate, and the roommate cancels, the traveling party may be subject to an increased fee in the form of a single supplement - or the package may need to be requoted and re-booked.
Testimonial
This hotel is our families go to when we travel to Greece. Their service ranks with the best I've stayed at. Wonderful staff and excellent, clean and comfortable hotel, in the heart of beautiful Athens. Close enough to all of the sites, yet far enough to feel like you're not in a tourist trap!
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