This 6-night Greek tour includes a stay in Athens and on the island of Santorini. The ancient city of Athens is a vibrant megalopolis with non-stop nightlife, creative cuisine, and sites both ancient and modern. Find thousands of cafés full of young professionals, couples and long-time residents in Athens’s modern-day renaissance. In Santorini, enjoy the sensational sunsets, the fascinating excavations, the iconic black and red beaches, and the dazzling white towns. This Greece tour package is fully flexible. It can start any day you prefer, and can be changed to fit your preferences.
Day 1- Arrive in Athens- Upon your arrival in Athens, you will be met at the airport and transferred to your selected hotel. Spend the rest of day enjoying vibrant Athens at your leisure.
Day 2 - Athens Guided City Tour- You will enjoy the striking contrast between breathtaking monuments of a glorious past and modern elegant structures. Visit the Acropolis, the crowning beauty and glory of Ancient Athens, with its many monuments atop its rocky base, including the awesome Parthenon, the Propylea, the temple of Athena Nike, and the Erechtheion, with its Porch of Maidens. Drive to the Roman Temple of Olympic Zeus, the Panathinaikon Stadium(site of the first modern Olympic Games in 1896), the Tomb of the unknown Soldier in front of the Parliament House on Constitution Square. See views of government buildings and elegant structures of the 19th century. Drive along Panepistimiou Avenue and view the Catholic Cathedral, the Academy, University, National Library. In contrast, conclude your tour with a visit to the new Acropolis museum (closed on Monday’s), a marvel of architecture with a full exhibition of the glory of Ancient Athens. This is a balanced day at leisure and exploration.
Day 3- Athens/Santorini- At the indicated time, you will be transferred to the port of Athens (Piraeus) to board the ferry to Santorini island. Upon arrival in Santorini, you will be met and transferred to your selected hotel.
Day 4-6- Santorini- Wonderful days spent in the sun leisurely enjoying Santorini, full of unforgettable views and the most romantic sunset in the world. Santorini is the essence of a Greek island, where sea meets weather-beaten rock and colors are bold and elemental. Blue-domed chapels stand on hilltops; houses are simple white cubes, sunsets flamboyant orange. The half-moon island, with its rearing cliffs and dramatic outlooks, is all that remains of a huge volcanic explosion. Inland, fertile soils provide a softer landscape of silvery olive trees, fields of tomatoes and neatly pegged vineyards that produce sweet amber-colored wine.
Day 7- Santorini/ Athens - At the indicated time you will be transferred to the airport for your flight to Athens.
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