Classical Greece, Mykonos & Santorini
Itinerary
Arrival at the Athens airport, welcome assistance and transfer to your hotel in Athens.
A morning panoramic tour will take you around to the most important monuments and landmarks of the city including: Panathinaikon stadium, Zappeion, Temple of Olympian Zeus, Hadrian's Arch, Syntagma square, Parliament, tomb of the unknown soldier, Schliemann's house, Academy, University, National Library, and old Parliament. You will then visit the Acropolis, including the Propylaea, the temple of Athena Nike, the Parthenon, and the Erechtheion; and the Acropolis Museum where findings from the area, like the Caryatides, have found their home. Afternoon at leisure to explore Plaka, and the historical center at your own pace.
Journey into the Peloponnese, marveling at the Corinth Canal and visiting Epidaurus, renowned for its ancient theater with extraordinary acoustics. Continue to the picturesque town of Nafplio, then explore Mycenae, the legendary “rich in gold” citadel, with its Cyclopean walls and Lion’s Gate. End the day in tranquil Olympia, your overnight destination.
Built on the banks of the River Alfios, Olympia is beautiful, green, and placid. We will enjoy a tour through the remains of the Ancient Olympia Complex (home of the original Olympic Games), including the Temple of Zeus, the Palaestra, and Phidias’s Workshop; and visit the local museum, with the impressive statue of Hermes of Praxitelis. In the afternoon, you continue your journey, to central Greece, driving over the impressive Rio-Antirio bridge, to Delphi for overnight.
Built on the slopes of mount Parnassos overlooking the vast olive groves and the Corinthian gulf, Delphi used to be the most sacred spot in the world and a pilgrimage center for many centuries in antiquity. You will admire the Sanctuary of Apollo, walk the Sacred way, see the temple of Apollo, home of Pythia (the oracle), and visit the local museum with the famous bronze statue of the Charioteer, before continuing your drive back to Athens for overnight.
Morning transfer to the port of Piraeus to catch the local ferry to Mykonos. Arrival in Mykonos, transfer to your hotel, and rest of the day at leisure.
At leisure to explore the famous island, a meeting point of the international “jet set”. Discover its amazing beaches, and enjoy the unique night-life.
Transfer to the port of Mykonos in time to catch the local ferry to Santorini. Arrival in Santorini, transfer to your hotel and rest of the day at leisure.
At leisure to explore the magical island of Santorini. Discover Fira & Oia with the breathtaking views to the volcano, and enjoy one of the best sunsets in the Aegean. Explore the unique black-sanded beaches or take a boat tour to the islands of the caldera.
At the indicated time, transfer to the local airport for your departure flight.
Included
- Our services include:
- Accommodation on BB, 3 nights in Athens, 2 nights in Mykonos, and 2 nights in Santorini.
- Athen’s city tour with Acropolis and Acropolis Museum, on SIC, including English speaking guide.
- The 3-day classical Greece tour on SIC, on half-board basis (breakfast and dinner).
- All transfers
- Meet & Greet service for tour briefing and orientation, by an English-speaking representative
- Ferry tickets Piraeus – Mykonos with regular ferry in numbered air-type seats, and Mykonos – Santorini with hi-speed ferry, all in economy class.
- All entrance/admission fees to sites and museums
- All taxes and our services
Excluded
- Any meals other than those mentioned above
- Any drinks during included meals
- Any personal expenses
- Any tips
- Any porterage at hotels.
- Anything else not specifically mentioned in the inclusions.
