Best of Greece 9 days 8 nights
Discover the enchanting delights of Athens, Delphi, Meteora, Mykonos and Santorini in this unforgettable 9-day tour.
Short program description.
Best of Greece 9 days 8 nights.Athens, Delphi, Meteora,Mykonos,Santorini.
overnights: Athens 2, Meteora 1, Athens 1,Mykonos 2,Santorini 2.
Day 1 |Welcome arrival in Athens and we will transfer you privately to your hotel.Overnight in Athens.
Day 2 |Athens sightseeing including Acropolis Hill and New Museum entrance tickets. Overnight in Athens.
Day 3 |Starting 2 days guided luxury bus tour Athens Delphi Kalambaka.Overnight in Kalampaka.
Day 4 |Visiting Meteora 2-3 Monasteries and Thermopylae on the way back.Overnight in Athens.
Day 5 |From Athens to Mykonos. Transfer to port/Speed Ferry/Transfer to hotel. Overnight in Mykonos.
Day 6 |Mykonos| Free day – Optional local tour or cruise.Overnight in Mykonos.
Day 7 |From Mykonos to Santorini.Transfer to port/Speed Ferry/Transfer to hotel. Overnight in Santorini.
Day 8 |Santorini| Free day – Optional local tour or cruise.Overnight in Santorini.
Day 9 |Departure From Santorini Hotel. Transfer on time to the port/airport for your departure.
Options: Day 9 |
1st option: 1-hour flight to Athens. The price is 120 € per person. Connect with your flight home.
2nd option: Speed ferry tickets 12:30-18:00. The price is 90 € per person. Transfer to the Airport or Hotel in Athens.
3rd option: regular ferry tickets 15:30-23:30 .The price is 70 € per person.Transfer to the Airport or to Hotel in Athens.
4th option: you may plan to return with one of the previous options 1-2-3 and stay an extra overnight in Athens.
Day 10 | We will transfer you at the appropriate time to the airport for your flight home.
Please inform us of your chosen option and we add this to the final cost.
Your daily vacation program and our servises
- Day 01: Arrival in Athens
- Arrival at Athens Airport
Upon arrival at Athens airport, you will receive a warm welcome and assistance.Private transfer to your hotel.
Optional Tour/Cruise
Once settled in your hotel room, you have the option to embark on a tour or cruise.
You may check the full list of our optional tours/cruises.here.
Leisure Time .
After the tour or cruise, the rest of the day is at your leisure. Enjoy exploring the city or relaxing at your hotel. - Day 02: Athens City Tour
- PIcK up from your hotel after breakfast, The day starts with a half-day guided bus tour with group.The tour dedicated to exploring the city of Athens.
This half-day tour departs with a panoramic tour to the most important monuments and landmarks of the city of Athens including the Panathinaikon stadium, the Zappeion, the temple of Olympian Zeus, Syntagma Square, the Parliament, the tomb of the unknown soldier, the Academy, the University, the National Library, and the old Parliament.
We continue our guided visit to the "Sacred Rock" of Acropolis in order to admire the Parthenon, the Erechtheion, the Propylaea & the Temple of Athena Nike.
Our tour ends with a visit to the new, spectacular Acropolis Museum . A marvel of architecture with a full exhibition of the glory of Ancient Athens. The museum is also voted one of the best museums in the world.
Transfer to your hotel or, alternatively, explore Plaka, the picturesque old part of the city, and why not, do some shopping at Ermou street. - Day 03: Delphi and Kalambaka Meteora Excursion
- Today after breakfast we start the two days guided tour. We depart northwards towards Delphi, which used to be the most sacred place in the world and a pilgrimage center for many centuries in antiquity. You will admire the Sanctuary of Apollo, walk the Sacred way, and visit the temple of Apollo, home of Pythia (the oracle). In the afternoon, and after a short break for lunch (not included), we will be crossing the mountains of central Greece to arrive in Kalambaka for dinner and hotel overnight.
- Day 04: Visit Meteora Monasteries and Return to Athens
- This morning after breakfast we will be visiting Meteora. Amazing rock formations, like towers of sandstone, stand ageless, and have provided sacred retreat for monks over the centuries. A number of monasteries are hidden on top of Meteora. The view over the plain is breathtaking. Meteora is considered among the most beautiful areas of mainland Greece and belongs to UNESCO's list of world heritage monuments. After our visit, we will take the road back to Athens. On the way, we will make a short stop at Thermopylae, to admire the statue of Leonidas, king of Sparta. Overnight in Athens.
- Day 05: Piraeus to Mykonos.
- Early morning transfer 06:00 am to the port of Piraeus to catch 07:00 the local ferry to Mykonos. Arrival in Mykonos 10:00 we transfer you to your hotel. Rest of the day at leisure to explore the island or for choosing an optional tour.
You may check the list of our optional tours/cruises here. - Day 06: Leisure Day in Mykonos.
- 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.
Below are some suggestions for today:
- Half day or full day cruise with a visit on Delos island
- Jeep safari or scuba diving
- Half day or full day cruise with a visit on Delos island
- Day 07: Mykonos to Santorini.
- Transfer 09:00 after breakfast, to the port of Mykonos in time to catch the local high-speed ferry10:00 to Santorini. Arrival in Santorini 12:00and transfer to your hotel. Rest of the day at leisure.
Please check the full list of our optional tours/cruises here. - Day 08: Leisure Day in Santorini
- Santorini 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.
Our suggestions for the island are the following:
- Discover the unique black-sanded and red-sanded beaches
- Visit Oia to enjoy the famous sunset
- Take a half day or full day cruise to the volcano and to the hot springs for swimming
- Discover the unique black-sanded and red-sanded beaches
- Day 09. Departure to Athens or home country
- At the appropriate time after breakfast , we transfer you to the airport or to the port.
Options: Day 9 |
1st option: 1-hour flight to Athens. The price is 120 € per person. Connect with your flight home.
2nd option: Speed ferry tickets 12:30-18:00. The price is 90 € per person. Transfer to the Airport or Hotel in Athens.
3rd option: regular ferry tickets 15:30-23:30 .The price is 70 € per person.Transfer to the Airport or to Hotel in Athens.
4th option: you may plan to return with one of the previous options 1-2-3 and stay an extra overnight in Athens.
Day 10 | We will transfer you at the appropriate time to the airport for your flight home.
Please inform us of your chosen option and we add this to the final cost.
IN CASE OF YOUR FLIGHT NEEDS we can reorganize the program and visit the islands FIRST SANTORINI AND FINAL MYKONOS.
.In thin case we will ask for your acceptancebefore we book. - Notes
- Dear traveller
We have organised daily departures and we can tailor your vacation program dates,locations,and local tours/activities.
You only have to book your international flights and inform us of your flight details or arrival and departure dates.
Our programs are Never cancelled because of the number of travellers.
We start organising these TOURS with a minimum of a solo traveller or a couple up to the biggest group of travellers .
- Thanks
- Dear all
Thank you for choosing our company for your vacation trip to Greece.
All good vacation trips full of memories pictures and feelings stop for a while with a big promise to ourselves for a comeback soon to see our new friends.
Wishing you the best for your return home. We will be thankful if you send us your reviews for this trip.
We will read your reviews carefully for offering better service to our future travelers.
We will be happy to see you or your friends again in Greece for new experiences and locations .
Additional Information:
- Our full package services start upon arrival and continue during your program until your departure.
Program includes all needed, transfers, Speed ferries, flights, hotels with breakfast, tours, and cruises.
In your free time at each location, we are offering many optional local tours, cruises, and activitie - Pick up transfers: Arrival, departure and all pickup drop transfers are included and offered privately using luxury taxis or Vito Mercedes mini bus with an English-speaking driver.
- Ferries: We use speed ferries in economy class.Upgrades to Business or VIP class On request.
- Fflights : This tour can be operated, partially or entirely, by aeroplanes on request.
- Hotels: We use First Class hotels (4*) on a bed and breakfast basis central located in Athens and seaside on the islands. For Tourist Class (3*) or Superior Class (5*) hotels prices are on request upon availability.
- Extra Nights: this is possible in one or more destinations upon request before any booking.
- Local Tours/Cruises: Typically served on big groups of up to 40 travellers.
Optional, Small Group tours or private are available upon request at extra cost. - Seasonal Note: From November 1st to April 1st each year, this tour is operated using flights for inter-island transportation or all routes due to speed ferry schedule limitations
Schedule / Prices
Daily departures from
- from 01/04/2024 to 30/10/2024
- & 01/04/2025 to 30/10/2025
All Prices are per person in Euros
The prices are guaranteed for confirmed bookings up to 50 days before the departure date. For requests less than 50 days before the departure date, the prices are subject to change depending on availability. Best of Greece 9 days 8 nights
| First Class (4*) Hotels | ||||
| Arrival Dates | Single | Double / Twin | Triple | Child |
| April | € 2085 | € 1300 | € 1210 | € 735 |
| May 1st – May 27th | € 2275 | € 1415 | € 1295 | € 750 |
| May 28th – June 25th | € 2520 | € 1545 | € 1400 | € 805 |
| June 26th – August 31st | € 2760 | € 1670 | € 1515 | € 870 |
| September | € 2625 | € 1595 | € 1445 | € 830 |
| October | € 2200 | € 1370 | € 1245 | € 735 |
4* Hotel List
The hotels mentioned below are indicative and are subject to change depending on availability.
Athens Hotels
Athens Zafolia Hotel, Polis Grand Hotel, The Golden Age Hotel of Athens, The Athenian Callirhoe Exclusive Hotel
Santorini Hotels
Rose Bay Hotel, Strogili Hotel, El Greco Resort & Spa, Santorini Palace Hotel, Santo Miramare Resort
Mykonos Hotels
Aeolos Resort, Yiannaki Hotel, Pelican Bay Art Hotel Mykonos, San Antonio Summerland, Rhenia Mykonos
Included
- Accommodation on BB, 3 nights in Athens 1 night in Kalampaka 2 nights in Mykonos and 2 nights in Santorini
- Athens city tour with Acropolis and Acropolis museum, on SIC, including English speaking guide.
- The 2-day Delphi-Meteora tour on SIC, hotel on half-board basis (breakfast and dinner)
- Private transfers with English-speaking driver
- Ferry tickets Piraeus – Mykonos and Mykonos – Santorini with high-speed ferries on economy class.
- Meet & Greet service for tour briefing and orientation, by an English speaking representative
- All entrance/admission fees to sites and museums
- All taxes
Not Included
- Any meals other than those mentioned above
- Any drinks during included meals
- Any tips
- Any porterage at hotels.
- All personal expenses
- Everything that is not specifically mentioned in the "Included" section
- air or ferry tickets for return to Athens
Notes
- Ferry schedules are subject to change without prior notice, and the itinerary may not be possible on certain dates at the beginning and at the end of the season.
- An “overnight stay” tax applies to all accommodations in Greece. This tax is charged on a per room per night basis and amounts to € 3,00 for 3* hotels, € 7,00 for 4* hotels, and € 10,00 for 5* hotels.
This tax is NOT included in our rates and should be paid locally on the spot by the clients. - Any special request for an upgrade is accepted upon hotel availability and with extra cost.
- Entrance/admission fees to various sites and museums are set by the Greek government, and in case of change, prices will be adjusted accordingly. Currently, included entrance fees are based on rates valid as of November 1st, 2019.
- The above rates include a VAT of 24%. In case of a change in VAT, prices will be adjusted accordingly.
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