This ten days package shows you the best of Athens and the Cyclades Islands, discovering these amazing islands and the experiences on offer. Enjoy the feeling of having everything prepared for you every step of the way. This package is the perfect way to discover the best of the Athens and the Cyclades Islands.
Detailed Itinerary:
Day 1 (ATHENS ARRIVAL AIRPORT TRANSFER)
On your arrival at Athens airport you will be greeted by our English speaking transfer driver and you will be taken to your inner Athens hotel in the comfort of an air conditioned car. Once you have checked and freshened up, the rest of the day is yours to explore Athens on your own. We suggest that you head for the Plaka area, close to your hotel and filled with shops and restaurants for you to discover. Return to your hotel after an evening of fun and discovery.
Day 2 (ATHENS SIGHTSEEING TOUR)
After an early breakfast you will be collected from your hotel for your tour of Athens. See the sights from the comfort on a modern air conditioned coach where our English speaking guide will take you to the principal modern and classical sites in Athens. From the austere beauty of Syntagma Square and the tomb of the Unknown Soldier to the Olympic Stadium, home to the Modern Olympic Games, the tour then visits the Temple of Zeus and finally, the Acropolis, that shines like a beacon over Athens. Wander around this most famous of ancient sites, taking in the amazing Parthenon, among other sites. The Museum at the Acropolis is also filled with amazing artifacts there for the discovery. You will be returned to you hotel in the afternoon, after which, the rest of the day is yours to do as you please. For the history buffs, the National Archaeological Museum is well worth a visit. The shopping in Athens especially the Malls and outlet’s are as good as any in the world. Or you may choose to find a local taverna with traditional Greek music and enjoy your evening in this very traditional way. Athens is also home to many fine dining restaurants and clubs. You have an endless choice of things you can do.
Day 3 (PASSAGE TO MYKONOS)
After breakfast and check out our driver will collect you and transfer you to Piraeus to catch the morning ferry or hydrofoil for Mykonos. On arrival at Mykonos, you will be met by our representative and transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day is yours to do as you please. Discovering the maze like Mykonos Town is an afternoon well spent, watching the rich, famous and infamous go by, shopping at the exclusive boutiques that line the narrow streets. In the evening, have dinner at any one of the international restaurants or dance the night away at Mykonos world famous clubs and bars. There is so much to see and do here.
Day 4 (DELOS TOUR)
After breakfast, you will be transferred to the old port to take a morning excursion to the island of Delos. A short 30 minute boat ride away, Delos is the birthplace of the Gods Apollo and Artemis. In the ancient world it was an important trading port, a civilization so advanced they had decorated houses, running water and all of the trappings of modern life. Uninhabited for over 1000 years, this well preserved island makes for a fascinating few hours as you wander the ruins of Delos town. You will be returned to your hotel in the afternoon where you are free to enjoy Mykonos in any way you please. Perhaps a trip to Super Paradise beach to dance the afternoon away is appealing or more shopping in town, where the gold and jewellery shops abound. Or maybe all you wish to do is sit by your hotel pool and relax. In the evening, travel into the town and enjoy a meal at any one of the portside restaurants. Mykonos will surely show you a wonderful time.
Day 5 (PASSAGE TO SANTORINI)
Day five is another travelling day, so have a relaxing swim and breakfast before checking out of the hotel. Our representative will collect you and transfer you to the port to catch the ferry or hydrofoil to Santorini. Be amazed at the sight of this enchanting island coming into view from the boat. On your arrival in Santorini, our representative will take you to your hotel. The views you will enjoy while on the island, will be unparalleled as you look of the caldera and onto Nea Kameni, the volcano in the middle of the sea. Have your dinner at a restaurant on the edge of the caldera overlooking the spectacular sunset.
Day 6 (SANTORINI)
This is your chance to see one of the most special places on the earth as you discover the beauty of Santorini. This could mean moving no further than your hotel balcony and pool, taking in the magnificent view. Exploring this island could mean travelling south to the black sand beaches of Perissa or Perivolos, or taking a boat trip across to the volcano and hot springs of Nea Kameni. Taking the road north to the traditional village of Oia in the afternoon to take in what is Undoubtedly the most beautiful sunsets in the world. Santorini also has plenty of restaurants and nightclubs in which you can spend the evening relaxing.
Day 7 (FLIGHT TO ATHENS)
Enjoy your last breakfast from the balcony or poolside before checking out of this paradise. Our representative will collect you and take you either to the port to catch the ferry or hydrofoil, or to the airport to connect with your flight back to Athens. Once in Athens, you will be transferred by our English speaking driver back to your hotel. The afternoon and evening are yours to spend as you wish, whether that be catching up on some last minute shopping or having a sumptuous dinner at any one of Athens international standard restaurants.
Day 8 (DELPHI)
After an early breakfast, you will be pick up for a day trip to Delphi. The journey will start as we drive through the fertile plain of Beotia, crossing the towns of Thebes connected with the tragedy of King Oedipus - Levadia and Arachova (short stop on the way back). Arrive at Delphi, the center of Ancient World - the "Omphalos" (Navel of Earth) - whose prestige extended far beyond the boundaries of the Hellenic World. On the slopes of Mount Parnassus, in a landscape of unparalleled beauty and majesty, lie the ruins of the Sanctuary of Apollo Pythios. Visit the Treasury of the Athenians, the Temple of Apollo and the Museum containing such masterpieces of Ancient Greek sculpture as the bronze Charioteer and the famous athlete Aghias. Lunch in the modern village of Delphi, return to Athens late in the afternoon by the same route. You have the night free to spend as you may wish.
Day 9 (ARGOLIS)
After enjoying an early breakfast we will leave by the coastal road along the Saronic Gulf to the Corinth Canal, which connects the Aegean Sea with the Ionian Sea, (short stop). Drive to Mycenae, the Homeric city of Atreides, the city "rich in gold" of the ancient poets. Visit the Lion's Gate, the Cyclopean Walls, and the Royal Tombs e.t.c. Depart for Nauplion through the fertile plain of Argolis, the picturesque town nestling at the foot of a cliff crowned by the mighty ramparts of the Palamidi Fortress (short photo stop), leave for Epidauros, to visit the Theatre (4th century B.C.) famous for its astonishing acoustics. Return to Athens by the National road connecting Epidauros with Corinth. Lunch in Mycenae. We will return late in the afternoon. As tonight is your last night in Greece, live it up in style.
Day 10 (DEPARTURE TRANSFER TO THE AIRPORT)
After breakfast, depending on the time of your flight, you may be able to do some more shopping and exploring. After you have checked out of the hotel our driver will transfer you to the airport in plenty of time for your flight back home. Alternatively and according to your return flight, you will be transferred to the airport, with optional disposal of 4 hours at The McArthurGlen Designer Outlet Athens that offers your favorite brands in fashion, beauty and home at prices 35 to 70% lower. Designed in a neoclassical style, attentive to the smallest detail, the outdoor center is arranged on two levels at which dominate soft shades with pergolas and paths, and gives the impression to the visitor that walks in a picturesque neighborhood of Athens. Within this atmosphere of unique beauty enjoying your favorite brands at lower prices. The center occupies 21,000 square meters and includes 125 shops, cafes and restaurants. Transfer to the Airport for our return flight.
Package Includes:
• 5 Nights Hotel accommodation in Athens on BB
• 2 Nights Hotel accommodation in Mykonos on BB
• 2 Nights Hotel accommodation in Santorini on BB
• Athens Sightseeing by Regular Organised Seat In Coach Tours with Bilingual Speaking Guide
• Entrance Fees
• Half day Delow Tours (SIC)
• One Day Delphi tour & Lunch
• One Day Argolis Tour & Lunch
• Athens Transfers : Airport - Hotel – Piraeus Port – Hotel - Airport by Private A/C Taxi.
• Mykonos Transfers : Port-Hotel-Port
• Santorini Transfers: Port – Hotel – Port