Athens, Santorini, Naxos & Mykonos

Athens, Santorini, Naxos & Mykonos May 8th to May 19th 2017

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Monday May 8th: Arrival in Athens

Flight: TBA

A greeter will welcome you at the gate of the plane. He will accompany you through passport control, assist you with your luggage and introduce you to your driver.

You will then be transferred to the Hotel Grande Bretagne.

Athens: Grande Bretagne

Room: Deluxe Room Acropolis View (breakfast and taxes included)

Put the best of science, art and philosophy together in one creation and you have the definitive monument of human civilization. UNESCO calls it the symbol of World Heritage. The world calls it the Athenian Acropolis! The history of the Acropolis of Athens is long, with great moments, when democracy, science, philosophy and art flourished leading to its creation. The Acropolis, and the Parthenon in particular, is the most characteristic monument of the ancient Greek civilization.

Tuesday May 9th: Half Day Walking Tour of Athens

At 10:00 am you will meet your guide in the lobby of your hotel and you will begin your tour of Athens.

The Acropolis was first inhabited in the early Neolithic age around 6000 BC. Since then temples and dwellings were built, destroyed and reconstructed numerous times. During the Golden Age of Athens, in the 5th Century BC, most of the major temples were re-built under the leadership of Pericles, and great feats of architecture, such as the Parthenon, were created. As you make your way through the Propylaea -which was the fortified entrance to the Acropolis- you will discover a complex of temples which had been erected to glorify Athena, the city’s goddess and protector, and Zeus her father and king of the gods.

Built at the foot of the Acropolis, the museum is dedicated to the exhibition of artefacts found on the rock and the surrounding settlements. Here you will have the chance to view some of the finest sculptures which graced the life of Ancient Athens. As you enter the museum you will pass by the ‘Gallery of the Slopes of the Acropolis’ which is dedicated to artefacts found in the sanctuaries and houses which were located at the foot of the Acropolis, below the temples.

After your tour you will return to the Grande Bretagne where you tour will end.

Wednesday May 10th: Flight to Santorini

At 8:15 am you will meet your driver in the lobby of your hotel and you will be transferred to the Athens International airport for your flight to Santorini. (the drive time is 35 minutes)

Flight: Athens to Santorini

Time: Depart: 10:10 am | Arrive: 10:55 am Aegean Airlines OA 354

As you exit the luggage pickup area you will meet your driver and you will be transferred to your hotel.

Canaves Oia Suites

Room: Superior Suite with plunge pool (breakfast and taxes included)

Santorini…amazing views, romantic atmosphere, wild landscapes and a mysterious aura will embrace your arrival! A chic island which perfectly combines the dark volcanic beaches with the cliff hanging whitewashed houses and unforgettable sunsets. You will taste awarded local wines in elegant restaurants, you can enjoy a day trip to the volcano and the beaches with your private yacht or you can just relax with a cocktail listening classic music at Franco’s… An introduction which will indulge all your senses!

In ancient Greece Santorini was known as ‘Strongili’ meaning: round. It was a large and wealthy island. However, about 3,600 years ago, at the height of the Minoan civilization, it was torn apart by a tremendous volcanic eruption. The devastating explosion literally ripped the island to pieces and where land stood, Santorini’s famous caldera was created.

Thursday May 11th: Cooking and Tasting Experience

At 9:30 am you will meet your driver and you will begin your private wine and cooking experience.

A blend of Santorini’s best tastes and flavors with a “touch” of your effort to cook authentic Santorinian recipes are the main ingredients of the experience that is the Cooking & Tasting Experience Tour. The tour includes the visit to a winery, a local farm, and a hands-on cooking lesson along with information about the local wines and finally, the pleasure of enjoying your gastronomic creations.

What will you take with you? The joy of cooking traditional Santorinian dishes, the memory of an exquisite gastronomic experience with the delicious tastes of the island and a booklet with all the recipes you cooked. This tour is perfect for foodies, cooking class aficionados, or simple food and wine lovers.

Friday May 12th: Private Sunset Cruise

At 1:45 pm you will be picked up from the Canaves Suites and you will be transferred to the port for your sunset cruise.

This cruise, which lasts about 5 hours combines swimming and snorkelling, dinner on board and sailing across the sea while the sun is setting. During your tour you will have the opportunity to visit the Hot Springs, sail past the Volcano and admire the beautiful coastline and beaches, while swimming at various locations at your leisure. As the sun is setting you will make your way back towards the port and enjoy the dreamy view. The cruise includes dinner and drinks on board.

Saturday May 13th: Transfer to Naxos

At 10:00 am you will meet your driver outside of the Canaves and you will be transferred to the port for your ferry to Naxos.

Ferry: Santorini to Naxos - HighSpeed 7 | Seats: VIP

Time: Depart: 11:00 am | Arrive: 1:30 pm

As you exit the port you will meet your driver and you will be transferred to your hotel.

Naxian Collection (Honeymoon Villa)

In the heart of Cyclades, in the heart of Aegean, Naxos has, always, followed the destiny of adventure of the residents of Aegean. Everything is big - imposing -, compared with the rest of Cyclades islands and the landscape of the island has many rotations. Plains succeed barren areas, marble mountains lead in deep shadowed glens, areas with vegetation host all white villages and sandy beaches meet the sea.

Sunday May 14th and Monday May 15th: days at leisure

Today you will have the opportunity to enjoy your hotel and the island of Naxos at leisure.

Tuesday May 16th: transfer to Mykonos

At 11:45 am you will meet your driver in the lobby of your hotel and you will be transferred to the Naxian port for your ferry to Mykonos.

Ferry: Naxos to Mykonos | Champion Jet 2 | Seats: Club Class

Time: Depart: 12:25 am | Arrive: 1:05 pm

As you exit the port you will meet your driver and you will be transferred to your hotel.

Mykonos Grand

Superior Sea View Room (breakfast and taxes included)

Mykonos is probably the most famous between the Greek islands… and not without a cause… With its giant whitewashed windmills and chapels scattered along the countryside, divine sandy beaches, unique Cycladic architectural style, wild, cosmopolitan nightlife, endless entertainment opportunities, yummy local delicacies and countless gastronomic restaurants!

Wednesday May 17th and Thursday May 18th: days at leisure

Today you will have the opportunity to enjoy your hotel and the island of Mykonos at leisure.

Optional Tour of Delos

Delos is one of the most important mythological, historical and archaeological sites in Greece. The island -which was first inhabited around the 3rd Millennium BC- was originally used by pirates. 2,000 years later -around 1000 BC- the Ionians colonized Delos and made it their religious capital.

Friday May 18th: departure

In the morning you will meet your driver and you will be transferred to the airport for your flight to Athens.

Flight: Mykonos to Athens

Depart: 6:40 am | Arrive: 7:20 am
Depart: 11:45 am | Arrive: 12:25 pm

As you exit the gate of the plane you will meet your porter who will assist with your baggage and check-in for your flight on wards.

END OF PROGRAM

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