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Greece is a Eastern European nation situated in an area of the globe which is known as the Balkans just towards the North of the Mediterranean Sea. Also known as the birthplace of Democracy, it is in Greece that the first republic of the whole world came into being. Known to be home of some of the wisest men ever on earth like Pythagoras, Plato, Archimedes and Alexander the Great, Greece has its own glorious and rich history with an equally rich culture. While the mainland is famous for its monuments, its history and the culture, the islands of Greece are what pulls hoards of tourists towards the country each year. Greece has around 1200 Islands of which 227 are inhabited, some of the well known ones amongst these are Mykonos, Santorini, Lesbos, Crete, Rhodes, Kos and Evia. It is these islands that are famous for the party scenes and the scenic wonders that they offer to the tourists. A holiday in Greece means lots of beautiful beaches and sea and loads of History and Philosophy.
Things to Experience in Greece:
- Beach vacationing at some of the world's most beautiful islands
- Experience the history of Athens, Mount Olympus and Macedonia. Visit the Eastern orthodoxy cathedrals and the infamous Panthenon of Athens, The Temple of Athena and many more historical monuments
- Sea Cruises in Pearl Blue waters with White Sand Beaches and a host of Marine life
- Best time to Visit: All year Round
Ways to reach Greece:
- Well connected network of Rail and Highway
- Flight to various Airports at Santorini, Mykonos and Athens
TRIP ITINERARY
The suitably designed itinerary that takes care of all your comforts and lets you have the best experience of the place. Remember this is just a provisional itinerary and we welcome any changes you want to make according to your needs.
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Day 01:
Athens
After your arrival in Athens our representative will meet you and assist with your transfer to your Hotel in Athens. Enjoy the rest of the day free to have a first impression of the City.
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Day 02:
Athens Sightseeing
Athens Sightseeing - In the morning we begin our visit of Athens showing the highlights of the city with a panoramic tour in the center. We will see the Hadrian's Arch and the Temple of Zeus and after to the Constitution square called “Syntagma” where the presidential guard, called “Evzonos”, is in front of the Greek parliament and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Then we will go to the Panathinaikos stadium that was originally built in 329aC, where the first Olympics of the modern era in 1896 were held. After the drive through the center, we will visit the Acropolis and Parthenon, this magnificent monument built during the Golden age of Pericles at the time of 447 BC dedicated to the Goddess Athena. Finally, we will visit the new Acropolis Museum, a building of a modern architecture, with the unique antiquities from the Acropolis. After the tour, enjoy a free afternoon to explore the center of Athens which lies around Acropolis, passing through Plaka, Monastiraki and Thissio with a pleasant atmosphere of the ancient city.
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Day 03:
Mykonos
Transfer from the Hotel to the port for your ferry to the island of Mykonos. Arrival in Mykonos and transfer you to your hotel. The rest of the day is free to discover the cosmopolitan town of Mykonos or explore some of the beaches. In the evening enjoy a cocktail at the “little Venice” with fantastic views of the sunset.
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Day 04:
Mykonos
Free day on the island. Enjoy the relaxed atmosphere of this spectacular island, home of the “jet set”. Stroll through the cobblestoned paths of Hora in the day for shopping and at night for the world-famous nightlife, which usually ends at sunrise.
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Day 05:
Mykonos
Free day on the island of Mykonos. Explore the island which has a variety of beaches and beach bars, each with different characteristics. In the afternoon, a walk through the narrow alleys of the center will unveil the charm and uniqueness of the island where you can see the famous windmills formerly used by the inhabitants, typical of the Cycladic architecture. In the evening enjoy a cocktail in one of the numerous bars scattered around the sidewalks of the center “hora” and enjoy the famous night out on the island. Alternatively visit the island of Delos, one of the most important archaeological sites, that are part of history and Greek mythology. Delos was considered in Greek mythology as a holy sanctuary, which is the birthplace of the gods Apollo and Artemis.
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Day 06:
Santorini
Transfer from the Hotel to the port for the ferry to the island of Santorini. Arrival in Santorini and transfer to your Hotel. Enjoy the rest of the day free for the first impression of the island.
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Day 07:
Santorini
Free day on the island of Santorini. The island of Santorini is famous for its spectacular views of the Caldera, the typical whitewashed houses with stunning views of the Aegean Sea. Around 1600 BC the island was the site of the Minoan eruption, which left a large crater named Caldera and was possibly the cause of the extinction of the Minoan civilization of Crete with a giant tsunami caused by the eruption. Another theory says that this was the origin of the legend of Atlantis.
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Day 08:
Santorini
Free day in Santorini. Santorini has unique volcanic sand beaches with black or red colors depending on which beach you visit. The afternoon doesn't miss the famous sunset seen in the typical village of Oia (pronounced Ia), where the sun seems to sink into the Aegean blue sea.
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Day 09:
Crete
Transfer from Hotel to Santorini port for the ferry to the island of Crete – Heraklion. Upon arrival in Heraklion - Crete, transfer to your hotel. Enjoy the afternoon to walk around the ancient city of Heraklion which has a wide variety of restaurants and bars, where you can experience the typical Cretan cuisine which is the basis of Mediterranean cuisine. The evening is free to be able to taste the famous Cretan typical drink called “raki” and the characteristic sound of the Cretan music.
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Day 10:
Crete
Two free days to know the largest island in Greece, where the Minoan civilization existed and the Palace of Knossos which was the political and economic center of that time. The Venetian castle in Rethymnon is a place that will leave you speechless as well as a walk through the Samaria Gorge, which is a tourist attraction for nature lovers.
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Day 10:
Return
Departure transfer to Heraklion airport and flight to Athens to connect to your onward flight.