Day 1 -
Arrive Athens
On arrival
in Athens, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. In the evening you
may enjoy the optional Athens by Night tour. Overnight is in Athens.
Day 2 –
Athens
Pick up in
the morning from your hotel. From the Acropolis to Omonia Square, you'll see
with this full day trip all the famous sites of ancient and modern Athens.
Offering a perfect overview of the modern city, this guided tour will help you
get your bearings if this is your first visit to Athens. The Athens full-day
tour depart for a photo stop at Panathinaiko Stadium where the first Olympic
Games took place in 1896. Proceed, passing by Zappeion and Temple of Olympian
Zeus. You will then drive past the Athens Trilogy which includes the University
of Athens, the Academy of Athens, and the National Library. Continue passing by
National Garden, Hadrian’s Arc, St. Paul’s Church, Parliament, Tomb of the
Unknown soldier, Schliemann’s House (Numismatic Museum), Catholic Cathedral,
Old Parliament, Constitution Square ,Russian Orthodox Church, and finally
ACROPOLIS. Continue the expert guided Athens sightseeing and Acropolis museum
one day tour with a pleasant short walk passing by Herodion and Dionysos
Theater, in order to visit the ACROPOLIS museum. Avoid and skip the lines of
the new museum. Main attractions such as votives, statues from archaic period,
Caryatids, and of course the Parthenon hall with the metopes, the pediments and
the frieze will impress you. After a morning tour full of images continue in a
local restaurant under the slopes of Acropolis for lunch. After lunch depart
for a wonderful drive along the scenic coastal road which affords a splendid
view of the Saronic Gulf, passing through some of Athens most beautiful suburbs
(Glyfada, Vouliagmeni, Varkiza) to CAPE SOUNION. Cape Sounion is only 45 miles
(70 kilometers) from Athens, making it the perfect lazy afternoon tour
destination. The Cape's Temple of Poseidon is perched on a rocky hilltop
overlooking the sea. The view across the Aegean is magnificent with one of the
most breathtaking panoramic views in the world, extending all the way to Kea
and the Peloponnese on a clear day. The Temple of Poseidon was built in 44
B.C., and many of its original Doric columns are still standing. One of the
columns has a graffiti left by none other than Lord Byron in the early 1800s.
Return to your hotel late in
the afternoon. Overnight is in Athens. (B)
Day 3 -
Athens – Mykonos
This
morning, transfer to Piraeus pier for your ferry to Mykonos. The rest of the
day is yours to explore the most famous of the Cycladic Islands. Overnight
is in Mykonos. (B)
Day 4 –
Mykonos
The day is
at leisure as you enjoy all Mykonos has to offer, from beautiful sandy beaches
to archaeological wonders to the extravagant nightlife! Overnight is in
Mykonos. (B)
Day 5 -
Mykonos – Santorini
Board a
high-speed ferry for the stunning volcanic island of Santorini. Regarded by
many as the most spectacular Greek island, Santorini boasts ancient rock
formations, raw lava-layered cliffs, and beautiful black sand beaches. Overnight
Is in Santorini. (B)
Day 6 -
Santorini – Volcano & hot springs boat tour
In the
morning, you will be picked up from a designated pick up point and taken to
Athinios port in order to take the traditional boat. The first stop is to the
islet of Nea Kameni where you’ll have the opportunity to climb to the crater (1
½ hour). Next the boat stops to Palaia Kameni for a short swim to the Hot
Springs, which are considered to have healing powers (30 minutes). Afterwards
head to Thirassia island, where you have 2 hours free to explore the island,
swim or have lunch. Finally, the boat sails along the coast and ends up to the
port of Athinios. Overnight is in Santorini. (B)
Day 7-
Santorini - Athens
This morning
some free time for last shopping and later, transfer by ferry to Athens. Arrive
Athens late in the evening and transfer to your hotel. Overnight is in
Athens. (B)
Day 8 -
Depart Athens
Today, you
will be transferred to the airport for your flight back home. (B)
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