Greece Escapade Athens, Santorini, Delphi, Méteora
A Land As Captivating As Its Mythology.…
Greece is a beautiful country with a rich history, stunning natural landscapes, and a vibrant culture, making it
a popular destination for travel and tourism. Home to numerous attractions, including ancient historical sites
such as the Acropolis in Athens, the ancient city of Delphi, and the Palace of Knossos in Crete. The country
also boasts beautiful islands such as Santorini, Mykonos, and Crete, known for their picturesque landscapes,
stunning beaches, and charming villages.
Greece offers a wide range of activities for tourists, including exploring ancient ruins, enjoying water sports
such as snorkeling and sailing, and indulging in the country's delicious cuisine, which features fresh seafood,
olives, and feta cheese. Tourists can immerse themselves in the country's rich cultural heritage by attending
traditional festivals, visiting local markets, and experiencing Greek music, dance, and art.
Athens is the capital of Greece. It was also the heart of Ancient Greece, a powerful civilization and empire.
The city is still dominated by 5th-century BC landmarks, including the Acropolis, a hilltop citadel topped with
ancient buildings like the colonnaded Parthenon temple.
Greece holds religious significance for various faiths. The monasteries of Meteora, the Mount Athos
peninsula, and the religious sites of the Greek Orthodox Church attract religious and pilgrimage tourists.
Meanwhile, the Greek islands are a major highlight of Greek tourism. Each island has its own unique charm
and appeal, attracting visitors seeking sun, sea, and relaxation. Popular island destinations include Santorini,
Mykonos, Rhodes, Corfu, and Zakynthos. These islands offer a combination of stunning beaches, historic
sites, vibrant nightlife, and traditional Greek hospitality.
Overall, Greece offers a diverse range of experiences for travelers, from its historical and cultural attractions
to its stunning natural beauty, making it a popular destination for tourism.
Greece Escapade ( 9 days )
Greece
Athens | Santorini | Delphi | Meteora
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Day 1
Arrival in Athens
At your arrival, a private taxi will wait for you at Athens International airport. Our assistant will be waiting for you holding a sign with your name on it, to take you to your hotel. Day at leisure. Overnight at hotel.
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Day 2
Full Day in Athens
Breakfast. After breakfast you will be picked up for the half day REGULAR (SIC) city tour of Athens. 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), 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, the Constitution Square (Syntagma).
When at the Acropolis visit the Architectural Masterpieces of the Golden Age of Athens: The Propylaea, the Temple of Athena Nike, the Erechtheion, the Parthenon and new Acropolis museum. After the tour is over, return to your hotel. Rest of the day is free!
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Day 3
Athens – Piraeus – Santorini
Breakfast. Private Transfer to Piraeus Port for your trip to Santorini on a High-Speed boat. At your arrival, your assistant will accompany you to your hotel. Day at leisure.
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Day 4
Santorini (Cruise)
Breakfast at the hotel. At the appointed time (in the afternoon / for the sunset cruise), the vehicle will meet you at the designated pick-up point and drive you to Athinios port to embark on the catamaran. All-inclusive cruise around Santorini, with lunch OR dinner, complimentary drinks and transportation service.
DURATION: Approximately 5 hours.
Starts from Vlychada port at 14:30-14.45
1st stop at the Red Beach for swimming and snorkel ling.
2nd stop at the White Beach for swimming & barbeque onboard. Sails past, Indian Rock, Akrotiri, Ancient Lighthouse and Aspronisi
3rd stop at Hot Springs for swimming & sails below Oia to watch the sunset.
Return: Tour ends at Amoudi port after the sunset.
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Day 5
Santorini – Piraeus – Athens
Breakfast. At the appointed time you will be picked up and transferred to the port for your trip to Piraeus on a high-speed boat. Our driver will be waiting for you at Piraeus port and from there you will be transferred to your hotel in Athens.
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Day 6
Athens – Delphi (Classical Greece Circuit Tour)
Breakfast. Regular Seat in Coach Tour of Classical Greece.
Leave for Delphi via Thebes, Levadia and the picturesque village of Arachova, on the slopes of Mount Parnassus, arrive in Delphi and visit the Archaeological Site. After the visit depart for Kalambaka, passing through picturesque villages and towns of Central Greece.
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Day 7
Delphi – Meteora – Athens (Classical Greece Circuit Tour)
Breakfast. Regular seat on coach Tour of Classical Greece Visit Meteora and enjoy a unique and most impressive scenery with ageless Monasteries, containing priceless historical and religious treasures, standing between earth and sky atop huge rocks. Return to Athens via Trikala, Lamia, Thermopylae (short stop to see across the road the Leonida's Monument), arrive in Athens early in the evening.
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Day 8
Athens & Sounion
Breakfast. In the morning walking Shopping Spree accompanied by an English-speaking escort (4 hrs. approx.) Browse markets to examine hand-woven carpets, traditional instruments, antiques and replicas from Athens museums – then enjoy luxury boutiques at Ermou Street.
16:30 you will be picked up from your hotel for the REGULAR Seat on coach tour of the Athenian Riviera & Cape Sounion. Drive along the coastal road, passing the wonderful beaches of Glyfada, Vouliagmeni & Varkiza to the most Southern point of Attica, Cape Sounion, where the white marble pillars of the Temple of Poseidon stand. On the way, you have a splendid view of the Saronic Gulf and the little islands offshore. After visiting the Temple of Poseidon, you have time to walk at leisure on the rocky promontory of Sounion.
Transfer to your hotel in Athens. Overnight at hotel. -
Day 9
Departure from Athens
Breakfast. At the appointed time you will be picked up and transferred to Athens Airport for your flight back home.
Package Includes
• 2-night stay in Athens, at HOTEL PAN ATHENS - 3*OR similar including breakfast
• Regular (SIC) half-day Athens City Tour (4 hrs. approx.), including a panoramic tour of Athens, the
Acropolis & the Acropolis Museum (considered as one of the 10 best museums in the world), with
a professional English-speaking guide, licensed by the Greek government, including entrance fees
to the Parthenon (the Acropolis) & the Museum. It also includes transfers (hotel – tour – hotel)
(11/04/24)
• 2-night stay in Santorini, at HOTEL BLUE SUITES- 3* or similar including breakfast
• SEMI-PRIVATE cruise (max. 14 people on board) on a luxury catamaran, (5 hours approx..), including dinner
on board, with drinks, admiring the famous Santorini sunset & the most important highlights of the island. It
also includes hotel-port-hotel transfers
• Classic Circuit on a regular tour (SIC) 2 days / 1 night, in Delphi (considered the centre of the universe in
ancient times) & Meteora, with a professional English-speaking guide licensed by the
Greek government, transfers by luxury bus, entrances included during the visited sites of archaeological
interest, accommodation in 3* hotels or similar on half board basis (breakfast & dinner) HOTELS USED FOR
THE CLASSICAL GREECE TOUR: (Tourist / 3*)
Returning to Athens after the Classical Tour around 18:30-19:00 hrs.
• PRIVATE Transfers in Athens & Santorini (arrival & departure)
• English - speaking assistance, at your arrival at the airport in Athens
*** The assistant will give you all the necessary information & documents & will accompany you from the
airport to the hotel helping you with the check-in there ***
• English - speaking assistance, at your arrival at the port in Santorini
*** The assistant will give you all the necessary information & documents & will accompany you from the
airport to the hotel helping you with the check-in there ***
• English - speaking assistance, for 4 hrs. approx. for shopping in Athens
• Regular (SIC) half-day Sounion Tour (5 hrs. approx.), including a panoramic tour of the Athenian
Riviera & the Temple of Poseidon in Cape Sounion, admiring also the famous sunset of the sector,
with a professional English-speaking guide, licensed by the Greek government, including entrance
fees to the Temple of Poseidon. It also includes transfers (hotel – tour – hotel)
• Boat Tickets from Piraeus to Santorini on a Highspeed boat [Hydrofoil] (07:00 – 11:40), in Economy
class
• Boat Tickets from Santorini to Piraeus on a Highspeed boat [Hydrofoil] (14:00 – 19:45), in Economy
class
• Hotel taxes, VAT, port fees & tolls. Excluding City Taxes, Resort fees, Tourism fees, etc.
Not included
• Baggage assistance on ships & planes (only during transport transfers, in Greece there are no porters in ports and/or airports)
• City Taxes, Resort Fees, Tourism Fees, etc. not mentioned in above cost includes
• Other meals apart from those mentioned in the package
• Beverages, drinks and water
• Meals if not mentioned
• International or Domestic flights and / or airport taxes
• Tours or excursions not mentioned in the package
• Medical Insurance & medical expenses
• Personal Expenses, Tips
• The NEW Climate Crisis Resilience Tax (as of 01/01/2024, replacing the stayover tax), described in the important notes below
Hotel Check In & Check Out Time
➢ Standard Check-in time : 1400hrs / 1500hrs
➢ Standard Check-out time : 1100hrs / 1200hrs
(Note: Early check-in or Late check-out services are subject to availability at an additional charge)
Note On Service & Alternative Policy
• No service is secured at the time of our proposal; services (hotel, flight, guide, transportation, etc.)
are subject to availability
• Alternative services together with different costs will be suggested when the first choices are not
available at the time of booking
Important
➢ This is just an offer. No reservation has been made at the moment. If a firm reservation is requested,
all the services offered will be subject to availability.
➢ Hotel Prices are dynamic and they are subject to change without prior notice and may vary due
hotel availability, currency, applicable taxes, etc.
**Cancellation policies are subject to change and may vary according to respective hotels selected
by the client and also subject to seasonality**
Please be advised that during Peak Season and during Public Holidays, different cancellation policies
will be applied. The cancelation policy for such period(s) will be informed case by case, generally all
services will be non-refundable.
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