Island Hopping-NNC
9 days Athens, Mykonos & Santorini - Arrive
weekly May - Oct
Day
1 , Athens.
Arrive at Athens Airport, where our representative will meet you, and
assist with the transfer to your hotel .
Day 2
, Athens (B)
A morning sightseeing tour takes us to all the high points : The Temple
of Olympian Zeus, Hadrian's Arch, Syntagma Square, The Parliment & The
world famous Acropolis. Afternoon at leisure. Why not have lunch at
a taverna in the Plaka, take in a museum or gallery , then do some cafe-sitting
and people -watching in Syntagma Squab.
Day 3 Greek Cruise Monday (BL)
Cruising to Antiquity
Epidaurus – Mycenae – Aegina Islands
After an early breakfast
at the hotel , we'll assist with your transfer to Piraeus to board a
luxurious cruise boat and enjoy an unforgettable journey by crossing
the Saronic gulf and visiting the temple of Aphaia in Aegina island
- explore the Mycenaean civilization – meet with the perfection
of the acoustic and harmony of dimensions at the unique ancient theatre
of Epidaurus and feel the smell of Mediterranean sea, relax under the
sun in the golden sandy beaches of Aegina below the temple of Aphaia
or swim on the magical scenery of patricianly sunken ancient port of
Epidaurus.
Sail: 08:15 Sailing from
Piraeus to the Argolis ancient port of Epidaurus, arriving at this lovely
fisherman village, with patricianly sunken ancient city, the picturesque
valley with olive and orange trees and the well-preserved small Roman
theater on the side where concerts and drama still performance.
Things to do:
1. Swim on a clear blue water of the ancient port and relax
in one of the beaches with typical Greek restaurants and cafes.
2. Choose one of the optional guided tours with air-conditioned coaches
to
a) The unique well-preserved Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus (built 2.500
years ago) where famous artists give performances. a perfection in the
acoustic and harmonious dimensions .
b) The ruins of the famous palace of the Mycenaean King Agamemnon-the
leader of Greek army during the Trojan War with the Cyclopean Wall,
the Lion’s Gate was (built 3.300 years ago), and the well-preserved
tomb of King Agamemnon.
At 14:00 we leave from the
ancient port of Epidaurus ,enjoying lunch onboard while being entertained
with Greek music, we arrive at the picturesque port of Aegina Island,
famous all over the world for the excellent quality of peanut production.
Things to do:
Strolling in the narrow streets of the port, tasting Greek
coffee or peanuts and shopping or taking an optional tour at the top
of the hill to the famous Temple of Aphaia to admire the infinity view
of the Saronic Gulf discovering the mystery of the equilateral triangle
with Parthenon (at the Acropolis of Athens) and the temple of Poseidon
in Sounio (God of the sea).
Back on board we'll enjoy a Greek folklore show before heading back
to Piraeus and on to your hotel.
Day 4,
Athens / Mykonos (B)
Early morning transfer to
the pier at Piraeus to board the ferry boat heading for Myconos. And
your selected hotel. We'll have a representative on hand to meet you,
and check you in to your hotel. Relax! Reserve
some time to stroll the cobbled lanes of Mykonos, to sip an ouzo or
a retsina at a waterside cafe, to discover a beach or two, to pick up
a loaf of fresh bread and cheese and olives, and picnic on a hillside
as you look out to sailboats at sea.
Day 5 , Mykonos (B)
The day
is totally yours. There's no need to venture beyond the grounds of your
lovely hotel. But on the other hand, there's plenty of reason to do
so, starting with 350 whitewashed churches and chapels, dramatic cliffs,
blue seas, and secluded beaches.
Day 6, Santorini (B)
We'll
rendezvous in time to take you to your morning ferry heading for Santorini.
On arrival, we'll see that you're checked in to your hotel.Santorini
Hotel/Apartments/ Villas
Day 7 , Santorini (B)
Enjoy breakfast
at your lovely hotel and linger for as long as you wish. When you venture
out, explore the cliff top town of Thira with its winding paths leading
from view to spectacular view. We offer an optional tour to the archaeological
site of Akrotiri, reputed to be the center of the lost civilization
of Atlantis.
Day 8
, Santorini or Athens (B)
Morning
transfer to the airport for your flight back to Athens .
If your flight on Day 8 is an afternoon one, then you may stay tonight
in Santorini if you prefer, then connect on Day 8 to Athens.
If
you fly today to Athens Airport , proceed on your own to the Airport
location hotel : Sofitel Athens Airport.
Day 9 , Departure From Santorini or Athens
(B)
Enjoy
a leisurely breakfast at your hotel. We'll pick you up and see you to
Santorini Airport.
For those who may have flown on Day 7 into Athens Airport and checked
into : Sofitel Athens Airport, check-out
& proceed on your own to the next door Athens Airport .
Kalo
Taxidi! Bon
Voyage!
Rates
per person in double in US $
| Sample
hotel sused (or similar) |
Athens |
Mykonos
|
|
| 3
star hotels / Villas |
Stanley
(4 stars) |
Myconos
Bay |
Philippion |
| 4
star hotels / Villas |
Stanley
(4 stars) |
Petassos
Beach |
Chromatta
, Volcano's View |
| 5
sar hotels / Villas |
|
|
Grotto,
Dana |
Rates are per person
, in US Dollar, and are subject to change. Rates do not include any
international air fare. Please call us for special air deals or secure
yoru own.
Inclusions:
- All
Transfers in Greece
- Hotel
l accommodation, including tax, service charges & continental or buffet
breakfast daily.
- Guided
sightseeing in Athens as per itinerary including all entrance fees.
- Ferry
& domestic air ticket between Athens & the islands as per
itinerary.
- Day
Greek Cruise from Athens as listed
Not
included:
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