8D7N Athens- Santorini – Mykonos

Arrival in Athens - Daily Departure

Valid from: 1 November   - 25 March 2016

Santorini

Package includes

Ø  3 nights hotel accommodation in Athens BB

Ø  2 nights hotel accommodation in Santorini BB
2 nights hotel accommodation in Santorini BB

Ø  Half Day Athens sightseeing tour SIC basis  with English Speaking Guide entrance fees included

Ø  Ferry tickets economy class Piraeus – Santorini / Mykonos  –Piraeus

Ø  Entrance fees during the guided tours

Ø  All Transfers (private in Athens – semi private in Santorini / Mykonos ) 

Ø  Hotel taxes

dAY 01      Athens

Welcome to Athens!! You are met at the airport by our friendly representative and transferred to your hotel where there is time to settle in and relax.   
Athens offers a unique mix, combining rich archaeological sites, plenty places with panoramic view and of course a very vivid contemporary cultural life in the fields of performing arts, music and visual arts, as well as worldwide known for its entertaining nightlife. Give the chance to yourself to enjoy some of these pleasures at your first meeting with the city.

DAY 02     ATHENS (B)

The establishment of Athens as a city dates back to mythological times. Today’s capital is a result of integration of ancient and medieval history into the contemporary era. Ancient Athens monuments can be found all around the city center, side by side with contemporary construction such as buildings, roads and train stations. Our expert guides will help you to explore the treasures of Athens during your morning sightseeing tour. 

Beginning from the Panathenaic Stadium where the first Olympic games of modern times where held in 1896 and continue with a pass by the Temple of Olympian Zeus, Hadrian´s Arch, the Parliament and the memorial of the Unknown Soldier, the Academy, the University the National Library and the Constitution Square (Syntagma) you will be amazed of the rich heritage and how Athens combines the old and the neoclassical in an astonishing way.

Your tour will be followed by a visit to Acropolis, the ancient fortified town of Athens, dating back to the Late Bronze Age, the most famous landmark of entire Greece, the eternal symbol of democracy, education and inspiration. You will also be impressed by the Parthenon one of the world’s greatest cultural monuments dedicated to the goddess Athena, the Erectheion and the Temple of Athena Nike.

Your tour will end with the visit to the impressive Acropolis Museum, one of the most important contemporary works of architecture in Athens that houses 4,000 priceless finds from the Acropolis monuments that represent its history and function as the most important religious centre of ancient Athens.

The afternoon will be free to walk at charming historic districts at the foot of the Acropolis- Anafiotika, Plaka, Monastiraki and Thissio with restored 19th century neoclassical homes, pedestrianized streets, shops and restaurants, and picturesque ruins from the city's Roman era. You can enjoy your coffee or food in trendy and traditional cafes and shops, narrow winding streets, and incredible views of the Acropolis and of course do not forget to buy some souvenirs for friend and family.

dAY 03     Athens (8H) by Ferry -  SANTORINI    (B)

Option by flight: Euro 130 per way. Subject to Change.

Morning transfer to the port to embark the ferry to Santorini 07:30-15:15
Upon your arrival you will be transferred to your hotel and then you will have the rest of the time to enjoy the stunningly gorgeous Greek isle that it’s rumored in legend to be the lost city of Atlantis.

Walk in the paths of Fira, the picturesque capital of Santorini; perched high up on the edge of the Caldera and enjoy the views of the volcano, ocean, white-washed buildings, and blue domed churches. Visit Oia, Firostefani and Imerovigli and relax while seeing the most beautiful sunset in the world, drinking some famous traditional wine.

dAY 04     SANTORINI    (B)

Enjoy your day exploring distinctive traditional atmosphere by visiting famous smaller villages like Akrotiri and Messa Vouno, with their famous archaeological sites, Karterades, Emporio, Ammoudi, Finikia, Perissa, Perivolos, Kamari, Messaria and Monolithos. They are surrounded by vast vineyards; whitewashed cliff-top towns with castles affording amazing views out over the Aegean. Do not forget to visit the Museum of Prehistoric Thira which hosts the important findings that were brought into light with the excavations in Akrotiri. Impressive plaster furniture moldings, bronze pottery items, numerous and luxurious clay vases including the remarkable pithos with the bull and the unique golden statuette of the wild goat.

dAY 05     SANTORINI Option: by Flight (1H) MYKONOS   (B)

Morning at leisure.  At indicated time transfer to airport for your flight to Mykonos via Athens. Arrival in Mykonos transfer to selected hotel.  Mykonos is the most famous island in Greece and, with no doubt the most cosmopolitan in Cyclades islands. It has unique beauties with archeological, natural, recreational and traditional facets.

dAY 06 MYKONOS   (B)

Free day in Mykonos. Take the chance to explore every path of the island with the all white-washed cubic houses with blue windows, charming narrow streets with pebble-stoned pavements and little white chapels with sky-blue cupolas and the famous Windmills. A walk through Chora, the old port, Little Venice and the Castle would be an amazing first meeting with the island.

  

dAY 07     MYKONOS (5H) BY FERRY  - ATHENS (B)   

Morning at leisure you can visit the archaeological museum of Mykonos which is located in Mykonos town next to the harbour and is home to marble sculptures, ceramics, jewels and utensils, all findings from the excavations in Delos, Rhinia and Mykonos itself. The museum is famous for the great collection of vases, representative of the distinctive Cycladic ceramic art, some of which date back to the Geometric period back to the 6th century b.c.

Or alternatively you can have a visit to the Paraportiani Church which is one of the most interesting architectural structures in Greece, located near Mykonos harbour entrance. This peculiar construction is actually a complex of 5 churches. The first 4 were built between the 14th and the 17th century, forming a base on top of which the 5th one, Panagia Paraportiani (dedicated to Virgin Mary) was then built. An emblematic monument of Mykonos, the Cyclades and Greece, Paraportiani church is responsible for some of the most idyllic pictures ever taken on the island.

Mid-day  you will be transferred to the port to embark the ferry to Piraeus port (14:15-20:00). Arrival and transfer to your Athens hotel. 

dAY 08     MONDAY- ATHENS/ AIRPORT

According to your flight departure time, you will be transferred to Athens airport to get the flight back carrying in your ´´luggage´´ the wonderful memories of Greek Attractions.

  

Net rates per person in RM:

	Athens – Best Wetern Museum  3* Mykonos Elena 3* Costa  Marina  3* Or similar	Athens – Parthenon 4* Mykonos – Harmony 4* Santorini – Aroma 4* Or similar
Single	4189	4,829
Double	2,869	3,229
Triple	2,469	2,769

child age  0-2 free

Flight  Santorini – Mykonos ( via Athens not included in the above rates)

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