Athens-Mykonos-Santorini 8 Days/ 7 Nights

Athens, Mykonos, Santorini
Duration

7 Nights / 8 Days

Tour Type

Customized

Tour Category

Europe, International Tours

Embark on a mesmerizing 8-day, 7-night tour through the jewels of Greece, featuring Athens, Mykonos, and Santorini. Your adventure begins in Athens, where ancient history meets modern charm. Immerse yourself in the iconic landmarks of the Acropolis and Parthenon before venturing to Mykonos, a captivating island known for its pristine beaches and lively atmosphere. Stroll through the winding streets adorned with white-washed buildings and vibrant bougainvillea, or bask in the sun on the idyllic shores. Next, sail to Santorini, a postcard-perfect destination renowned for its breathtaking sunsets and unique architecture. Explore the charming villages of Oia and Fira, perched on cliffs overlooking the azure Aegean Sea. Indulge in local cuisine, relax on volcanic beaches, and absorb the enchanting beauty of these three distinctive Greek gems, making this 8-day journey an unforgettable odyssey through history, culture, and natural wonders.

Highlights

Athens is steeped in history and culture, from the ancient ruins dotted around the city, to its fascinating museums. You'll never be stuck for things to see and do, whether you're exploring the winding streets of Plaka or admiring the grand Temple of Olympian Zeus. The island of Mykonos is known for its emblematic windmills and its narrow streets with whitewashed facades. This small island in the Aegean Sea is also one of the most popular destinations in the area and is an ideal choice if you want to find modern hotels and restaurants. Santorini is such a sought-after place because it has something for everybody, an abundance of attractions and activities, a combination of serenity and entertainment and a tremendous natural beauty that makes it hard to take your eyes off of it.


Day 1 - Arrival

Meet and assist at Athens International Airport and transfer to your hotel. Rest of the day is yours to spend to explore this fascinating city. Athens. A magical city. The city with the most glorious history in the world is worshipped by gods and people. The enchanting capital of Greece has always been the birthplace of civilization. It is the city where democracy and most of the wise men of ancient times were born. The most important civilization of the ancient world flourished in Athens and relives through superb architectural masterpieces.Accommodation in Athens.

Day 2 - Athens City Tour With Acropolis Museum

From the Acropolis to Omonia Square, with the half-day sightseeing and Acropolis museum tour you'll see all the famous sites of ancient and modern Athens on this comprehensive morning tour. Hear insightful commentary from your guide and pass top Athens attractions including the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Greek Parliament building and Presidential Palace. Offering a perfect overview of the modern city, this guided half-day tour will help you get your bearings if this is your first visit to Athens.Begin your carbon-neutral Athens half-day tour with a photo stop at Panathinaiko Stadium where the first Olympic Games took place in 1896. It is the only stadium built out of white marble. Proceed, passing by Zappeion and Temple of Olympian Zeus.  You will then pass the Athens Trilogy which includes the University of Athens, the Academy of Athens, and the National Library.Continue passing by National Garden, Hadrian’s Arc, St. Paul’s Church, Parliament, Tomb of the Unknown soldier, Schliemann’s House (Numismatic Museum), Catholic Cathedral,  Old Parliament, Constitution Square ,Russian Orthodox Church, and finally ACROPOLIS (visit Propylae the gateway, Temple of Athena Nike, Parthenon, Erechtheion with its Porch of Maidens). Stroll up to the UNESCO-listed site that served as the ancient citadel and tour the buildings as you hear how they reflected Athens’ prosperity in the 5th century BC.Continue the expert guided Athens sightseeing and museum tour with a pleasant short walk passing by Herodion and Dionysos Theater, in order to visit the  ACROPOLIS museum. Avoid and skip the lines of the new museum. Main attractions such as votives, artifacts of every day life, statues from archaic period, Caryatids, and of course the Parthenon hall with the metopes, the pediments and the frieze will impress you.Accommodation in Athens.

Day 3 - Athens - Mykonos

Today after breakfast, you will check out from your hotel in Athens and transfer to Piraeus port for your ferry embarkation to Mykonos Island. Mykonos sits amidst the Aegean Sea like a unique Jewell handcrafted by time, the Greek sun, and an anonymous local craftsman. All that can be said or written about Mykonos would be just too little. For centuries Mykonos existed under the shade of the religious centre of Delos, and it had to wait until the 20th century to reach its international status and win a place on the world tourist map. Mykonos, famously called 'the island of the winds' due to the constant wind that blows, is the most popular and cosmopolitan island of the Cyclades and considered as one the most famous islands of the world. The sunlight of Mykonos from its first sunshine of dawn all the way to its last of the sunset is astonishing and supplements an atmosphere of images that seem to have sprung out of a painting. Arrival in Mykonos and transfer to your hotel. Rest of the day is free in order to explore the island. Accommodation in Mykonos

Day 4 - Mykonos

Today, after breakfast the day will be free in order explore the island. Among the cobbled streets, next to the churches, behind the freshly painted shutters, through the delivery of island living, the heavenly beaches and the liveliness of the night, Mykonos keeps its secrets: The happiest different moments for everyone, here, on the most famous island in the world, each one of us makes each moment UNIQUE. Mykonos retains full beauty through the passage of time, and is and always will be a perfect host to visitors, offering unlimited vacation and great expectations.Accommodation in Mykonos

Day 5 - Mykonos - Santorini

Today, after breakfast you will be picked up from your hotel and transferred at Mykonos port for your ferry embarkation to Santorini Island. A thousand sunsets, a thousand memories, a thousand heartbeats, colours of blue, red & gold streaking the sky ... this is Santorini Island ... Poets have written about it, artists attempt to capture its beauty. Nothing can quite describe ... the unsurpassed magic of Santorini. This tiny Greek island in the Aegean Sea, rich in history & steeped in myth, is situated on the southern east tip of the Cyclades Cluster. Once famous for its seafaring captains & thriving trade from Russia towards England, France & Italy, & even further back in time the biblical volcanic catastrophe of 1500 BC, today Santorini is one of the most popular holiday destinations worldwide. Arrival in Santorini and transferred at your hotel. Rest of the day is yours to spend in order to explore the island and admire the breath-taking view.  Accommodation in Santorini

Day 6 – Santorini - Full day Santorini panorama bus tour

Embark on a mesmerizing journey through Santorini's iconic landscapes and its best kept secrets. As dawn breaks, we gather at the heart of the island, ready to unravel Santorini’s tales and traditions.We begin with the historic Akrotiri Lighthouse, standing as a beacon since the 19th century. Its grandeur offers breathtaking panoramas of the Aegean’s endless blue. Let the horizon captivate you before we whisk you to the unique beauty of Perivolos. Here, the striking black sands meet crystal-clear waters in a dance of contrasts, a spectacle to behold and experience firsthand.  From the shores, step into the time-capsule village of Megalochori. Stroll through its cobblestoned paths, past preserved bell towers and welcoming squares. The atmosphere is thick with tales from bygone eras, inviting you to get lost in its charm. As we leave its charm, ascend to Profitis Ilias, a vantage point that offers unparalleled views and serenity that words can scarcely describe.This enchantment continues at Panagia Episkopi, Santorini’s oldest preserved church. Marvel at the richness of its Byzantine heritage, a testament to time and faith. As afternoon shades into evening, indulge in the island’s vinicultural legacy. A local winery welcomes you to taste the notes of Santorini’s volcanic soil in every sip. Let stories of grapevines and harvests unfold as the taste of Assyrtiko graces your palate.And just as the day reaches its crescendo, we end our tour at the village of Oia, bathed in golden hues as the sun performs its final act melting into the horizon.Accommodation in Santorini

Day 7 – Santorini - Athens

Today, after breakfast you will be transferred at Santorini port for your way back to Athens. Arrival at Piraeus port and transfer to your hotel.Accommodation in Athens

Day 8 - Departure

Today, after breakfast you will be transferred to Athens Airport for your international departure flight.

Athens

Pan hotel or similar

Mykonos

Mykonos Beach or similar

Santorini

Costa Marina or similar

  • Inclusions

  • 3 nights’ accommodation in Athens hotel on BB basis (split stay). The package rates are based on STANDARD ROOM
  • Half-day City tour of Athens with new Acropolis Museum (SIC), with English speaking guide + entrance fees and the transportation from/to hotel or from tour terminal depending on the location of the hotel.
  • Private round-trip transfers in Athens from airport-hotel-port-with private air-conditioned taxi
  • 2 nights’ accommodation in Mykonos on BB basis. The package rates are based on STANDARD ROOM
  • Round trip transfers in Mykonos from port –hotel and v.v. on seat in coach basis
  • 2 nights’ accommodation in Santorini hotel on BB basis. The package rates are based on STANDARD ROOM
  • Full day Santorini panorama bus tour (sic) with transportation from/to hotel or designated meeting points. (Food-drinks not included)
  • Round trip transfers in Santorini from port –hotel-airport on seat in coach basis Economy Class Normal Ferry ticket (Blue Star) from Athens to Mykonos Economy class high speed ferry (High Speed/Sea Jet) from Mykonos to Santorini
  • Economy Class Normal Ferry Ticket (Blue Star) from Santorini to Athens
  • Local 24-Hour Assistance upon arrival in Athens-Mykonos-Santorini
  • Exclusions

  • Tips or personal expenses
  • Drinks or Meals of any kind
  • International airfare tickets
  • Porterage at hotels or airport
  • Tours mentioned as optional
  • Extra charges for night supplement at transfers (22:00-06:00 hrs per way 25 Euros)
  • GST and TCS Applicable

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