Itinerary

DAY 1 - Depart the USA
Depart the USA for Greece. Your flight includes meals, drinks and in-flight entertainment for your journey

DAY 2 - Arrive in Athens, Fly to Santorini
Arrive in Athens and transfer to your flight to Santorini. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel
Overnight: Santorini

DAY 3 - Full Day Santorini
Spend a full day at leisure in Santorini, an island known throughout the world for its stunning Red Beach, colorful sunsets, and whitewashed buildings along the sea-cliffs.
Overnight: Santorini
Meals: Breakfast

DAY 4 - Full Day Santorini
Enjoy a second full day at leisure on Santorini. Santorini's harbor, the island's distinctive caldera, was formed thousands of years ago by one of the most devastating volcanic eruptions in history. This event, which created the island's placid harbor, is believed to have led to the demise of the ancient Minoan culture and inspired several Greek myths
Optional: Santorini Volcano Cruise (AM)**
Overnight: Santorini
Meals: Breakfast

DAY 5 - Arrive in Mykonos
Transfer to the port for your ferry (tourist class) to the island of Mykonos. The ferry from Santorini to Mykonos will take approximately 3.5 hours. Arrive and transfer to your hotel. Balance of the day at leisure
Overnight: Mykonos
Meals: Breakfast

DAY 6 - Full Day Mykonos
Situated between Tinos and Naxos, the island of Mykonos is one of the most picturesque of the Cyclades archipelago. The island has become one of the world's top travel destinations because of its captivating, cosmopolitan atmosphere, ideal setting, and exciting nightlife
Overnight: Mykonos
Meals: Breakfast

DAY 7 - Mykonos
Mykonos offers narrow roads with whitewashed houses, signature windmills, beautiful beaches and a history dating back to early Ionian civilization
Mykonos Delos Tour (This tour operates only from May through September)
Transfer from your hotel to the port. Sail from Mykonos to the island of Delos, which was once the religious center of the Aegean and Cyclades. According to myth, Latonna gave birth to Apollo, the Greek sun god, and Artemis, the huntress and goddess of marriage and fertility on the island. View the Sacred Harbor, and the regal Sacred Way, flanked by stone lions leading to the temples dedicated to Apollo and Artemis. Visit the museum housing archaeological artifacts found on the island and the tourist pavilion.
Overnight: Mykonos
Meals: Breakfast

DAY 8 - Ferry to Athens
Transfer to the port for your ferry to Athens on the mainland. The ferry from Mykonos to Athens takes about 5 hours. An upgrade to a flight is available prior to final payment, and will not be an available option to purchase locally. Arrive and transfer to your hotel. Enjoy the balance of the day at leisure in Athens
Overnight: Athens
Meals: Breakfast

DAY 9 - Full Day Athens
Athens offers much to see as you meander around its historic streets. At Constitution Square, perhaps catch a glimpse of the colorfully-costumed Evzone guards, outfitted in the traditional Greek style. See the Ancient Agora with its impressive temples and public buildings or walk through the old Plaka district
Half Day Athens Sightseeing (AM)
The tour begins with a panoramic drive through the city center of Athens. View Panathenian Stadium, the Presidential Residence, the ruins of the Temple of Zeus and Hadrian's Arch. Continue on to visit the Acropolis, the ancient architectural masterpiece built during the Golden Age of Athens. Finally, visit the new Acropolis Museum, the striking modern building built at the base of the monument where many of the original statues from the Acropolis are now displayed. (Please note: Tours operating on Monday will not include the Acropolis Museum when it is closed).
Overnight: Athens
Meals: Breakfast

DAY 10, Sunday - Return to the USA
Transfer to the airport for your departure flight
Meals: Breakfast

Independent Package Includes
• Round trip flights to Athens as outlined
• Airline fuel surcharges
• 8 nights accommodations in your choice of hotels
• 3 nights Santorini
• 3 nights Mykonos
• 2 nights Athens
• All transfers in Greece
• Breakfast daily
• Flights and ferries between Athens and the Greek islands as noted
• Mykonos Delos Tour on Day 7 May-Sep, & half day Athens City Tour on Day 9
• Host services in Athens & the Islands

You may be able to add more days if you prefer longer stays. Price of additional days would be determined by date and class of hotel. Additional information on optional sightseeing tours listed above can be provided.

2011 DEPARTURES
Price is per person in a double room

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