For a classic Greek couples holiday, covering Athens, Santorini and Mykonos, our 8-day True Treasures of Greece is perfect. You arrive and depart from the capital city, Athens and you spend a couple of days here, visiting many places of interest. From a splendid cruise at Caldera, to the breathtaking Mykonos to serene Santorini, Greece has a plethora of treasures to uncover, so come along on one of the greatest adventures of your lifetime.
You will be welcomed upon arrival at Athens Airport and will be taken to your hotel in Athens. The rest of the day is yours to spend to explore this fascinating city. Athens is an ancient city, the birthplace of civilization with amazing history behind it.
Stay overnight in Athens.
After a scrumptious breakfast at the hotel, you will be picked up and taken on a half day tour of the city of Athens. An expert guide will be with you on this journey taking you to see the Panathenaic Stadium, the stadium where the first ever modern Olympic games held in the year 1896. After this short stop, your tour continues by passing by the Presidential residence – The Ex Royal palace guarded well by Euzones in colourful uniforms, The Temple of Olympian Zeus, The Hadrian’s Arch, The Parliament, The Memorial to the Unknown Soldier, The Academy, The University and the National Library which make up the Athens trilogy and the Constitution Square or Syntagma. This tour includes a visit to the Acropolis where you will revel in the Architectural wonders during the Golden Age like The Propylaea, The Temple of Athena Nike, The Erechtheion, The Parthenon and last but not the least the New Acropolis Museum which is known to harmoniously bring the spirit and material together as one and put order to one’s mind. After this engaging tour, you are free to spend the evening at your own leisure.
Stay overnight in Athens.
Breakfast will be served at the hotel, after which you will check out from your hotel in Athens and be taken to Piraeus port to catch your ferry to Mykonos Island.
Mykonos is a unique jewel in the Aegean Sea which looks as if it has been crafted by time, the sun and an unknown Greek craftsman. A constant wind blows through this island and that has earned it its name of “The Island of the Winds.’ The atmosphere of Mykonos can be felt instantly, and upon arrival you are free to spend the rest of the day exploring this beautiful island.
Stay overnight in Mykonos.
After breakfast, spend the day strolling through cobbled streets, visiting churches, basking in the sunlight on heavenly beaches or living it up during the night. Uncover the secrets of Mykonos and you will hold with you those fond and happy memories spent here for the rest of your life.
Stay overnight in Mykonos.
A delicious breakfast will be served at the hotel, after which you will be taken to the Mykonos port to hop on a ferry to Santorini island.
A tiny island in the Aegean Sea, Santorini will envelop you in its magical charm, the essence of which has never been able to be captured by poets or artists. Santorini was once known for its thriving trade and seafaring captains, but today it is a popular tourist destination across the world.
Stay overnight in Santorini.
After breakfast at your hotel, get ready to get on cruise where you will have an interesting chance to see the active volcano in Santorini where you can walk on dried lava to the peak, feeling the heat under your feet and seeing the sulphur steam emerging from the bowels of the earth. You will then sail on over to the hot springs where you can choose to either dive in or step down in to the clear blue waters from where you can then swim to the thermal springs. The last leg of the cruise will have you visit Santorini’s sister Island, Thirassia. Thirassia has many activities in which you can partake like swimming, strolling through the village or taking a few moments for relaxation along with some delicious food.
You will return to your hotel and stay overnight in Santorini.
After breakfast at the hotel, you will be taken to the Santorini port to catch a ferry to Athens. Upon arrival in Athens, you will be taken from the port to your hotel.
Stay overnight in Athens.
After breakfast at the hotel in Athens, you will check out of the hotel and head to the airport for your flight back home.