Best of Greece | 9 days / 8 nights
9 days/8 nights Tour. Athens, Delphi, Meteora, Mykonos, Santorini. You may request to customize this tour, please let us know before any booking.
Tailor-made program.
It is possible to amend days/nights and add local tours or cruises upon request.
Please note: all program changes must take place before any bookings.
From November 1st until April 12th yearly, we organize this tour using airplanes between islands or for all routes.
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Short Description / Services included in the published prices
Day 1 | Arrival to Athens – Transfer to your hotel – Free Day
Day 2 | Athens sightseeing
Day 3 | Athens – Delphi – Kalampaka
Day 4 | Kalampaka – Meteora – Athens
Day 5 | Athens to Mykonos – Transfer to your hotel – Free Day
Day 6 | Mykonos – Free Day
Day 7 | Mykonos to Santorini – Transfer to your hotel – Free Day
Day 8 | Santorini – Free Day
Day 9 | Santorini – Transfer to the port or the airport
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for tour return in Athens inform us of one of the following options
speed ferry 12:30-18:30 costs 90 euro per person
regular ferry 15:30-23:30 costs 70 euro per person
air ticket upon request costs the moment of booking
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Transfers: All transfers are private with a taxi or a minivan with English speaking driver
Ferries: Regular or Speed ferries on economy class depending on the seasonality.
If you wish to travel in Business or VIP class, please let us know.
Hotels: On chosen category (Tourist Class 3*, First Class 4*, or Superior Class 5*) on a BB basis.
Local tours or cruises are served on a group basis /you may request private or small groups.
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Itinerary
- Day 01. Arrival / Athens.
- Arrival at the Athens airport, welcome assistance and transfer to the hotel. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight in Athens.
- Day 02. City tour / Athens.
- The day is dedicated to exploring the city of Athens.
We begin with a panoramic tour to the most important monuments and landmarks of the city including the Panathinaikon stadium, the Zappeion, the temple of Olympian Zeus, Hadrian's Arch, Syntagma square, the Parliament, the tomb of the unknown soldier, Schliemann's house, the Academy, the University, the National Library, and the old Parliament. Next, we head for our guided visit to the Acropolis, including the Propylae, the temple of Athena Nike, the Parthenon, and the Erechtheion. Later, we continue with a guided visit to the Acropolis museum voted one of the best museums in the world.
Afternoon at leisure to explore Plaka, the picturesque old part of the city, and why not, some shopping at Ermou street. - Day 03. Delphi / Kalambaka.
- After our breakfast 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 overnight.
- Day 04. Meteora / Athens.
- This morning 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 – Mykonos / Mykonos.
- In the morning we will be transferred to the port of Piraeus to catch the local ferry to Mykonos. Arrival in Mykonos and transfer to your hotel. Rest of the day at leisure.
- Day 06. At leisure / 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.
- Day 07. Mykonos – Santorini / Santorini.
- After breakfast, transfer to the port of Mykonos in time to catch the local high-speed ferry to Santorini. Arrival in Santorini and transfer to your hotel. Rest of the day at leisure.
- Day 08. At leisure / 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. Explore the unique black-sanded beaches or take a boat tour to the islands of the caldera.
- Day 09. Departure.
- Breakfast and at the appropriate time, transfer to the airport or to the port. Apart from the transfer to the port or the airport, no other service is included in the final day of the trip. This is the end of our trip. Kindly, let us know if you need any extra travel services to arrange your return to your home country or, in order to continue your trip to any other destination.
Schedule
- From 29/03/2023 to 20/10/2023
Daily except Thursday & Friday
Tour will not be operated on 02/04, 03/04, 06/04, 23/04, 25/04, 27/04 and 30/04. - For departures within Christmas Week, New Year’s Week, and Greek Orthodox Easter Week, please ask as itineraries may not be available or may be altered.
Please contact us for the dates of departure and availability
Prices
All Prices are per person in Euro
Tourist Class | ||||
Arrival Dates | Single | Double/ Twin | Triple | Child |
01/04 – 16/05 | € 1432 | € 1070 | € 993 | € 745 |
17/05 – 23/05 | € 1465 | € 1085 | € 1026 | € 764 |
24/05 – 11/06 | € 1523 | € 1114 | € 1038 | € 770 |
12/06 – 23/06 | € 1646 | € 1178 | € 1089 | € 814 |
24/06 – 30/06 | € 1683 | € 1198 | € 1105 | € 822 |
01/07 – 09/07 | € 1768 | € 1240 | € 1148 | € 862 |
10/07 – 22/07 | € 1845 | € 1284 | € 1179 | € 885 |
23/07 – 26/08 | € 1882 | € 1298 | € 1188 | € 883 |
27/08 – 10/09 | € 1883 | € 1198 | € 1105 | € 822 |
11/09 – 25/09 | € 1523 | € 1114 | € 1038 | € 770 |
26/09 – 24/10 | € 1432 | € 1070 | € 993 | € 745 |
First Class | ||||
Arrival Dates | Single | Double/ Twin | Triple | Child |
01/04 –27/04 | € 1776 | € 1239 | € 1159 | € 745 |
28/04 – 19/05 | € 1829 | € 1262 | € 1179 | € 764 |
20/05 – 04/06 | € 1968 | € 1332 | € 1237 | € 770 |
05/06 – 17/06 | € 1997 | € 1348 | € 1250 | € 814 |
18/06 – 23/06 | € 2015 | € 1357 | € 1258 | € 822 |
24/06 – 07/07 | € 2076 | € 1388 | € 1288 | € 908 |
08/07 – 15/07 | € 2188 | € 1444 | € 1335 | € 932 |
16/07 – 24/08 | € 2184 | € 1496 | € 1378 | € 963 |
25/08 – 13/09 | € 2076 | € 1388 | € 1288 | €908 |
14/09 – 18/09 | € 1997 | € 1348 | € 1250 | € 888 |
19/09 – 26/09 | € 1968 | € 1332 | € 1237 | € 882 |
27/09 – 24/10 | € 1829 | € 1262 | € 1179 | € 859 |
Superior Class | ||||
Arrival Dates | Single | Double/ Twin | Triple | Child |
01/04 – 24/04 | € 2144 | € 1396 | € 1269 | € 859 |
25/04 – 30/04 | € 2304 | € 1465 | € 1316 | € 952 |
01/05 – 05/05 | € 2371 | € 1498 | € 1338 | € 989 |
06/05 – 10/05 | € 2345 | € 1538 | € 1395 | € 967 |
11/05 – 20/05 | € 2564 | € 1598 | € 1426 | € 987 |
21/05 – 25/05 | € 2757 | € 1648 | € 1484 | € 992 |
26/05 – 18/06 | € 2908 | € 1778 | € 1580 | € 992 |
19/06 – 25/06 | € 3006 | € 1829 | € 1580 | € 992 |
26/06 – 14/07 | € 3243 | € 1951 | € 1686 | € 1040 |
15/07 – 19/08 | € 3317 | € 1988 | € 1712 | € 1040 |
20/08 – 29/08 | € 3243 | € 1951 | € 1686 | € 1040 |
30/08 – 11/09 | € 3006 | € 1829 | € 1580 | € 992 |
12/09 – 20/09 | € 2908 | € 1778 | € 1580 | € 992 |
21/09 – 24/09 | € 2657 | € 1648 | € 1484 | € 992 |
25/09 – 03/10 | € 2564 | € 1598 | € 1426 | € 987 |
04/10 – 13/10 | € 2371 | € 1498 | € 1338 | € 989 |
14/10 – 24/10 | € 2304 | € 1465 | € 1316 | € 952 |
Included
- Accommodation on BB, 3 nights in Athens, 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, on half-board basis (breakfast and dinner)
- All transfers
- Meet & Greet service for tour briefing and orientation, by an English speaking representative
- Ferry tickets Piraeus – Mykonos (regular ferry) and Mykonos – Santorini (high-speed ferry), economy class.
- All entrance/admission fees to sites and museums
- All taxes and our services
Not Included
- An “overnight stay” tax is applicable to all accommodations in Greece. This tax, is charged on a per room per night basis and amounts to € 0,50 for 1*-2* hotels, € 1,50 for 3* hotels, € 3,00 for 4* hotels, and € 4,00 for 5* hotels. This tax is NOT included in our rates and should be paid locally on the spot by the clients.
- 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
Hotel Class Options | Please consult our hotel list to see the hotels that are included in each class
TOURIST CLASS hotels are mostly 3* hotels. Occasionally there may be a superior 2* which however would be a carefully selected hotel that has either made a very recent renovation or is of a standard equal to a 3* hotel.
FIRST CLASS hotels are mostly standard 4* hotels. Occasionally there may be a superior 3* hotel which however would be a carefully selected hotel that has either made a very recent renovation or is of a standard equal to 4*
SUPERIOR CLASS hotels are either superior 4* hotels or 5* hotels. For the superior 4* hotels, the rooms our prices are based on, are usually the superior ones (not the standard ones). For the 5* hotels the rooms will be the standard ones.
Any special request for an upgrade is accepted upon hotel availability or with extra cost.
Notes
- 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 VAT (13% for transportation & meals, and 24% for all other services). In case of a change in VAT, prices will be adjusted accordingly.
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