EUROPE 2 Island-hopping adventure through Greece’s gems

Island-hopping adventure through Greece’s gems

Day 1 : 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 the performing arts, music and visual arts, as well as the worldwide famous entertaining nightlife. Overnight at Athens.

Day 2 : Athens (B)

After Breakfast proceed for your morning sightseeing tour. Beginning with the Panathenaic Stadium where the first Olympic games of modern times where held in 1896 and continue passing by the Temple of Olympian Zeus, Hadrian´s Arch, the Parliament , the Academy, the University, the National Library and Constitution Square (Syntagma). Your tour will be followed by a visit to the Acropolis, the most famous landmark of entire Greece. 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.

Overnight at Athens.

Day 3 : Athens – Santorini (B)

After Breakfast , transfer to the port of Piraeus for your ferry to the island of Santorini (07:25-14:55). Upon your arrival you will be transferred to your hotel and you will have the rest of the afternoon 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 appreciating the most beautiful sunset in the world and tasting local traditional wines.

Overnight at Santorini.

Day 4 : Santorini (B)

Enjoy your day exploring the unique traditional atmosphere by visiting famous small villages like Akrotiri and MessaVouno, 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. Overnight at Santorini.

Day 5 : Santorini – Naxos (B)

Morning at leisure. You can visit the Museum of Prehistoric Thira which hosts the important findings that were brought into light with the excavations in Akrotiri. Visit the Archaeological Museum which exhibits collections of sculptures and inscriptions from the Archaic to the Roman Era. It also hosts frescoes and sculptures of the Hellenistic period, Byzantine works of art and even some remains of prehistoric times. You will be transferred to the port to embark the ferry to Naxos (19:00-21:00) – Upon arrival in Naxos you will be transferred to your hotel. Overnight at Naxos.

Day 6 : Naxos (B)

Naxos is the largest and greenest island of the Cyclades with imposing high mountains, fertile valleys, lush gorges, stunning seascapes and traditional villages in the mountains, where the inhabitants still wear their traditional costumes and live of the fruits the earth gives! Visit the Venetian town of Hora and enjoy its unique medieval architecture. Tickle your palate with the islands’ variety of tastes like olive oil, spoon sweets, the island’s famous liqueur (called “Kitron”), above all the renowned cheeses of Naxos: graviera, and buy some traditional gifts for your friends and family. Overnight at Naxos.

Day 7 : Naxos – Athens (B)

After Breakfast, transfer to the port of Naxos to take the ferry to Piraeus (09:30-15:00) port in Athens. Upon arrival you will be transferred to your hotel. Spend your day at leisure and do not miss the opportunity to visit the “heart” of the historical centre of Athens, the traditional commercial neighborhood, with more than 2,500 shops of all kinds, which spreads out over the streets surrounding Ermou Street (the city’s best-known commercial street). Overnight at Athens.

Day 8 : Departure

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.

INCLUSIONS

• 3 Nights hotel accommodation in Athens
• 2 Nights hotel accommodation in Santorini
• 2 Nights hotel accommodation in Naxos
• Daily Breakfast
• Half day Athens city tour Regular tour *
• Entrance Fees during the guided tour
• Ferry tickets Economy class Piraeus – Santorini – Naxos –Piraeus
• All Transfers private in Athens – semi private in the islands
• Hotel Taxes

Mondays city tour is without Acropolis Museum

Museum as closed National Holidays 25 & 26 December / 1 January / 25 March

EXCLUSIONS

• International Airfare
• Meals, Tips, Porterage, Cost of Optional Tours and any other expense of personal nature
• Visa charges
• Service Tax of 3.09% payable to Govt of India
• Cost of foreign exchange for personal use