| 10 DAY GREEK ISLANDER | ||
| SANTORINI | MYKONOS | ATHENS |
| Itinerary DAY 1, Friday - Depart the USA Depart the USA for Greece. Your flight includes meals, drinks and in-flight entertainment for your journey DAY 2, Saturday - 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, Sunday - 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, Monday - 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, Tuesday - Arrive in Mykonos Transfer to the port for your ferry (tourist class) to the island of Mykonos. Arrive and transfer to your hotel. Balance of the day at leisure Overnight: Mykonos Meals: Breakfast DAY 6, Wednesday - 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, Thursday - Mykonos Mykonos offers narrow roads with whitewashed houses, signature windmills, beautiful beaches and a history dating back to early Ionian civilization Mykonos Delos Tour (AM) 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, Friday - Ferry to Athens Transfer to the port for your ferry to Athens on the mainland. Arrive and transfer to your hotel. Enjoy the balance of the day at leisure in Athens Overnight: Athens Meals: Breakfast DAY 9, Saturday - 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. Overnight: Athens 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 • Mykonos Delos Tour on Day 7, & 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. 2010 DEPARTURES Price is per person in a double room Jul 9 $3009, Jul 23 $3339 Aug 6 $3039, Aug 20 $2899, Aug 27 $2579 Sep 3 $2619, Sep 10 $2619, Sep 24 $2469 Oct 1 $2319, Oct 8 $2319 Price based on PLAN C hotels (3 or 4 star hotels - Tourist/First Class) |
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