DAY 1: Thu - June 22, 2023 - Departure from USA
- Depart the USA for Athens in Greece. Your international flight includes meals, drinks, and in-flight entertainment.
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DAY 2: Fri - June 23, 2023 - Athens - Arrival
- Welcome to Athens the birthplace of Western Civilization, the Capital of Greece
- Upon Arrival at Athens International Airport meet with your English-speaking escort, transfer to your hotel.
- Welcome Dinner & Overnight in Athens
- Meals: Dinner
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DAY 3: Sat - June 24, 2023 - From Athens to Mykonos by Plane
- After breakfast transfer to Athens International Airport for your flight to Mykonos Island.
- Upon arrival in Mykonos transfer to your hotel. Rest of the day at leisure. Mykonos is no longer a fashionable place, but a stable value with authentic beauties, traditional architecture and plain charm, extensive shopping with fashion boutiques and of course endless night life attracts all visitors.
- Little Venice is the place to be for a sunset aperitif Where the most western part of the town meets the sea Buildings have been constructed right on the sea`s edge with their balconies, overhanging the water
- Overnight in Mykonos
- Meal: Breakfast
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DAY 4: Sun - June 25, 2023 - Mykonos - Half Day Visit of Delos Island
- Delos the birthplace of the immortals is history itself, an experience of a lifetime, a mysterious Island hosting a series of monumental antiquities from the Archaic, the Classical and the Hellenistic periods on a territory used exclusively as an archaeological site.
- Delos a small rocky island, established initially as a holy pilgrimage Island, as Apollo and Artemis were born there. Later on, it served as a commercial harbor with luxurious houses and markets. Duration for the guiding tour on the island 1 hour and 30 minutes and then you will have free time at the museum.
- Overnight in Mykonos
- Meal: Breakfast
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DAY 5: Mon - June 26, 2023 - Mykonos- Day at Leisure
- Day at leisure to relax & recharge
- Overnight in Mykonos
- Meal: Breakfast
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DAY 6: Tue - June 27, 2023 - From Mykonos to Santorini Island
- After breakfast transfer to Mykonos port for embarkation to the high-speed boat for Santorini.
- Transfer to your hotel. Rest of the day at leisure. Santorini is one of the most magical islands of Greece. It is a barren, rocky island just opposite a volcano, with black and red beaches and towns situated on high cliffs offering breathtaking views and fantastic sunsets. Santorini has a dramatic beauty as opposed to lush and green islands. The volcano is still active, and the last eruption was in 1950, causing an earthquake that destroyed many villages on the island. The island`s official name is Thira and its main town, Fira, is also the capital of the Cyclades islands. It is a cosmopolitan island and one of the most favorite for visitors around the world.
- Overnight in Santorini
- Meal: Breakfast
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DAY 7: Wed - June 28, 2023 - Santorini Island Tour, Wine Tasting
- Follow us on a journey through time, while trying to unveil the myths and legends of more than 4000 years of History.
- First stop will be the Monastery of Prophet Elias, one of the oldest monasteries and the highest point of the Island.
- Next stop the Archaeological site of Akrotiri, one of the main urban centers of the Aegean.
- Our next stop will be a visit to a traditional canava (home-cellar) tasting 3 different types of wines of Santorini. Step on an ancient vineyard and get information for the special terroir Santorini wine and the famous white grape variety.
- Drive passing the villages of Firostefani and Imerovigli, in order to visit the traditional village of Oia. The most picturesque village of Santorini, holds the position of the most visited spot for sunset viewing, as it provides an excellent view of the well-known sunset, probably the most famous sunset in the world.
- Free time for shopping or a coffee break and then back to your hotel.
- Overnight in Santorini.
- Meal: Breakfast
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DAY 8: Thu - June 29, 2023 - Morning Private caldera cruise
- Sail across Santorini`s beautiful caldera (flooded crater) and visit the islands of Nea Kameni and Thirasia on this 6-hour cruise.
- Board a sightseeing boat from the Athinios port, and admire Santorini`s cliffs and as you cruise to Nea Kameni.
- Enjoy free time to walk around its volcanic crater & swim in the warm springs.
- Have lunch on board.
- Overnight in Santorini.
- Meal: Breakfast
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DAY 9: Fri - June 30, 2023 - From Santorini to Athens by Plane
- After breakfast transfer to Santorini airport for your flight to Athens.
- Upon arrival in Athens transfer to your hotel. Rest of the day at leisure.
- Overnight in Athens
- Meal: Breakfast
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DAY 10: Sat - July 01, 2023 - Athens City Tour
- Wander the landmarks of Historic Athens including the Acropolis and the New Acropolis Museum focused on the findings from the Acropolis. Ancient yet modern, classic yet creative, traditional yet constantly changing
- Athens is a city of memorable contrasts. The past and the present of Athens unfolds before your eyes while we drive around the city`s highlight spots and monuments like the Temple of Zeus, the Old Stadim, Syntagma square, the Parliament and the Tomb to the Unknown soldier, the Academy, the Library, and the National Gardens. On the natural fortress of the Acropolis, reinforced by the hand of man, stand the Propylaea, the temple of the Winged Victory, Erechtheionwith the Porch of the Caryatids and, towering over all, and the majestic Parthenon. A winding path leads to the treasure of antiquity. Visible are the relics of the civilization of which we are the proud inheritors. A few meters away from the Acropolis entrance and the Ancient Theatre of Dionysos, the New Acropolis Museum, built on pedestrian walkway of Dionysiou Areopagitou Street, looks like hanging between the past and the present of Athens. Designed by Bernard Tschumi and Mihalis Fotiades, the new Acropolis Museum has a total area of 25,000 square meters, with exhibition space of over 14,000 square meters. Made of stainless steel, glass, marble and concrete, materials typical of the Athenian environment, the new museum has a direct view of the Acropolis. With bioclimatic planning, which gives ideal lighting and heating conditions, the New Museum offers all the amenities expected in an international museum of the 21st century. Early afternoon transfer to a Greek restaurant with live music for your farewell dinner.
- Overnight in Athens
- Meal: Breakfast
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DAY 11: Sun - July 02, 2023 - Departure
- 02:00 AM Transfer to Athens International airport for your departure flight back home.
- 06:00 AM your flight will take off from Athens airport
- 15:35 PM arrival to IAD
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