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We invite you along a 8-day trip to visit Athens, Mykonos, Santorini.

The perfect choice for your first acquaintance with Greece, visiting the country’s most popular destinations.

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7 nights / 8 days visiting

Athens, Mykonos & Santorini

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1st Day: Arrive in Athens

Upon arrival at Athens International airport you will be met and greeted by our English speaking chauffeur and you will be transferred to your booked hotel in the comfort of an air conditioned luxury Mercedes Benz car.

The day ahead is yours to explore the city on your own. Our suggestion is to visit the Plaka area, famous for the souvenir shops and the taverns for you to discover. Another idea is to join the optional Athens by Night tour (Aprox. 4 hrs)

Overnight in Athens.

2nd Day: Athens

After an early breakfast your guide will meet you at your hotel for your private Athens city tour. Enjoy a private tailor-made h/d tour of the city of Athens led by a personal professional guide. Customize your tour based on your own preferences and according your places of interest. Visit UNESCO-listed sites such as Acropolis, the icon of Athens, and other important landmarks like the Temple of Zeus and Acropolis Museum or stroll around the paths of Plaka district. You may follow our suggested program or you can put together with your guide a program according to your special interests.

You may begin your tour from Syntagma square where you can see the Monument of the Unknown Soldier with the characteristic guards named “tsolias”. Next stop is the impressive Acropolis. As you walk up the slopes, see the Dionysus sanctuary and Dionysus Theatre built in the 5th century BC. Your knowledgeable licensed guide will give you a detailed explanation of the glorious monuments of the Acropolis such as, the Parthenon, the Erectheion, the Propylaia, the Nike Temple and the surrounding monuments such as the Odeon of Herodes Atticus, the Observatory as well as the Philopappos.

Last stop is the Acropolis Museum, home to a multitude of archaeological finds from the Acropolis. Acropolis Museum includes major attractions, votives, artifacts of everyday life, archaic statues, Caryatids and the Parthenon hall with displays from the pediments, the metopes and the frieze.

This private tour is your best option to explore the city at your own pace and discover the ancient as well as the modern city of Athens. A flexible tour where you can put together with your guide a program according to your special interests.

Return to your hotel early in the afternoon or you may continue with an optional sunset tour of Sounio along with a pleasant ride at the Athenian Riviera.

Overnight in Athens. (B)

3rd Day: Athens- Mykonos

After breakfast and check out our driver will meet and transfer you to Piraeus port to catch the morning speed boat for Mykonos. (Trip duration approx. 2,5 hrs)

Mykonos is particularly famous for the cosmopolitan atmosphere, the exciting nightlife, the picturesque Cycladic architecture and the unique beaches that makes holidays a memorable experience. Arriving in Mykonos, you will find our driver for your transfer to the hotel. Free time to relax on sandy beach, or party on a beach bar…

For the history lovers, we suggest the optional Delos island tour. The ancient island of Delos is a very rich archaeological site that combines ancient art, history, and architecture
with a unique location in the center of the Greek Cycladic islands.

Overnight in Mykonos. (B)

4th Day: Mykonos

The day is at leisure for you to enjoy all Mykonos has to offer. If you want a more organized day, you may join the optional Mykonos city and island tour (Aprox. 4Hrs), or
the full day south coast cruise (Aprox. 8 hrs)

Overnight in Mykonos. (B)

5th Day: Mykonos – Santorini

Transfer to port and board the speed ferry for the stunning island of Santorini, worldwide famous for the ancient rock formations, raw lavalayered cliffs, and beautiful black sand beaches. (Aprox 2,5 hrs). We recommend you to enjoy your free time by visiting Fira village, the capital of the island, spoil yourself with some shopping or drink an aperitif admiring the extraordinary sunset in Oia village.

Overnight in Santorini. (B)

6th Day: Santorini

This is your chance to explore a unique place by travelling south to the black sand beaches of Perissa or Perivolos, or taking an optional boat trip across to the volcano and hot springs of Nea Kameni. Don’t miss the opportunity to visit a local winery and taste some of the local wine.

Overnight in Santorini. (B)

7th Day: Santorini – Athens

Check out from your hotel and transfer to port of Athinios to board on the speed boat to Athens (Aprox 5.5 Hrs). Arrival to Piraeus and transfer to your hotel. In the evening, you may visit the Monastiraki area or Attica Riviera for a drink.

Overnight in Athens. (B)

8th Day: Depart Athens

Today, you will be transferred to the airport for your flight back home. (B)

INCLUDED / NOT INLCUDED

Hotels  - Deluxe Package:

Athens: Athens Gate Hotel or similar at sup room

Mykonos: Harmony Hotel or similar at standard room

Santorini: Phaos Santorini Suites or similar at Premier Suite with Hot Tub and Sea View room

 

Hotels  - Premium Package:

Athens: Electra Metropolis or similar at classic room

Mykonos: Asty Hotel & Spa or similar at deluxe room

Santorini: Cresanto Luxury Suites Hotel or similar at Superior Suite with Sea View & Hot Tub

 

PACKAGE INCLUDES

          • Accommodation with breakfast on selected hotels
          • Transfers on Private Basis in Athens, Mykonos & Santorini
          • All local taxes applicable
          • Speed boat tickets Athens- Mykonos / economy class (07:00-09:35)
          • Speed boat tickets Mykonos – Santorini /economy class (09:50 – 11:30 or 12:40-14:45 or 13:55 – 16:30 depending on the availability)
          • Speed boat tickets Santorini – Athens / economy class (12:10-17:00 or 15:00 – 20:40 depending on the availability)
          • H/d Athens City tour with entrances at Acropolis and Acropolis Museum on Private basis
          • Professional Liability Insurance

 

PACKAGE DOES NOT INCLUDE

          • Tips or personal expenses
          • Drinks of any kind
          • International or domestic airfare tickets that are not mentioned
          • Meals
          • Porterage at hotels or airport
          • Tours not mentioned at the above services
          • Early check in or late check out
          • Stayover accommodation tax payable directly at the hotels (Prices per room/per night : 0,50€ for 2*, 1,50€ for 3*, 3€ for 4* and 4€ for 5* properties)
PAYMENT & CANCELLATION POLICY

Packages Payment & Cancellation Policy:

Packages Payment & Cancellation PolicyAs soon as we have finalized your booking, we require 30% deposit upon confirmation.

We will charge the balance 45 days prior to your arrival, unless otherwise stated.

If we have offered any non-refundable deals we require full prepayment and the 100% of the amount is non-refundable.

Cancellation Policy:

- 45 days prior to arrival date: Full refund

- 44 – 35 days prior to arrival date: 50% cancellation fees apply

- 34 – 25 days prior to arrival date: 75% cancellation fees apply

- 24 – 0 days prior to arrival date: 100% cancellation fees apply

 

The above is not valid for air tickets or ferry tickets.

 

Air tickets cancellation policy according to each airline company fare rules.

 

Ferry tickets cancellation policy:

 

Tickets are only canceled by the issuing agencies.

Tickets cannot be canceled by phone, fax, or e-mail. Those interested must submit the tickets to the issuing agency.

Refunds to canceled tickets are made by the issuing agency, up to 1 year from the date of cancellation of the tickets and in exceptional cases by the local cooperating central agencies.

 

 

 

Tickets by Sea jet (speed ferry tickets) Cancellation Policy according to 2023 terms.

 

 

- Up to 14 days before departure: full fare refund

 

- Up to 7 days before departure: 75% fare refund

 

- Up to 12 hours before departure: 50% fare refund

 

- The fare is NOT refundable for cancellations made less than 12 hours before departure.

 

 

 

 

 

Tickets by Blue Star Ferries (normal ferry tickets) Cancellation Policy according to 2023 terms.

 

HIGH SEASON: 07/04/23-23/04/23, 28/04/23-02/05/23 & 01/06/23-24/09/23*

  • Up to 7 days prior to departure: Tickets are cancelled without charge or can be converted to open date tickets or for another departure date.
  • Up to 12 hours prior to departure: A 50% cancellation charge is applied or alternatively tickets can be converted to open date tickets or for another departure date.
  • Up to the departure: A 50% cancellation charge is applied and the tickets cannot be converted to open date tickets or to travel another date.
  • After departure: Tickets cannot be cancelled or converted to open date tickets or to travel another date.

LOW SEASON: All other dates except those mentioned in HIGH SEASON

  • Up to 3 days prior to departure: Tickets are cancelled without charge or can be converted to open date tickets or for another departure date.
  • Up to 1 hour prior to departure: A 50% cancellation charge is applied or alternatively tickets can be converted to open date tickets or for another departure date
  • Up to the departure: A 50% cancellation charge is applied and the tickets cannot be converted to open date tickets or to travel another date.

After departure: Tickets cannot be cancelled or converted to open date tickets or to travel another date.

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