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Hideaway
in the Greek Isles
14-
days Athens . Mykonos . Santorini |
Hideaway
in the Greek Islands This 14-day itinerary includes three days
in Athens, then whisks you by air to idyllic hideaways in the Greek
Islands. You'll compare superlatives. (Tour code # 7-14)
Our select island facilities offer privacy, intimacy, and outings
to villages, beaches, taverns and more. The choice is yours. Arrive
weekly in Athens ( March- Sep ) . Compare
with the 14 day Athens ,Santorini, Crete , add
Cairo .
Click here for Athens Mykonos
7 -day edition .
. Compare with Naxos and Milos Version
Suggested
Itinerary:
( you may start with the Islands, and have Athens at the end, your International
flight into Athens on Day 1 should arrive no later than 1 PM in the
afternoon)
DAY
1 - ATHENS ( Weekly Mar - Oct : Saturday & Wednesday)
You'll be greeted at the airport by our local representative, who will
assist with formalities and baggage, and see you to your hotel. Once
you settle in, you're free to stroll, browse for curios and treasures,
and perhaps dine at a cafe in the old Plaka district. Or, we'll be pleased
to arrange an optional Athens by Night tour, which includes a Greek
dinner and musical entertainment.
Morning arrivals for guests flying from Europe or the east coast
of the USA may connect same day to Mykonos if so desire and have Athens's
stay at the end or eliminate Athens completely.
DAY
2 - ATHENS ( Sunday & Thursday ) (B)
A half-day city tour will orient you to the high points of Athens. You'll
visit Syntagma Square, at the very heart of the city; the Parliament;
Hadrian's Arch; and culminate with the Acropolis and its museum. Your
afternoon is free for further exploring, shopping, or, perhaps, another
visit to the Plaka. Or take advantage of one of our optional tours,
such as an afternoon visit to Cape Sounion and the Temple of Poseidon,
with spectacular sunset view.
DAY
3 - Corinth
( Mondays and Fridays ) (B)
Breakfast at the hotel. A half-day group tour
of ancient Corinth ( seat in a coach).
ANCIENT
CORINTH Departure 08:00 - Return 13:30
Leave Athens and drive South West until we reach the Corinth Canal which
connects the Aegean Sea with the Ionia Sea for a short stop. Drive on
and visit the Ancient Town of Corinth where St. Paul preached for two
years. The remains of the City, which include the Agora and Apollo's
Temple,(6th century B.C.) clearly show how rich and important Corinth
was in ancient times. A short stop at the Site of the Ancient Port of
Cenhries, where St. Paul disembarked, concludes this tour. Return to
Athens in time for lunch.
The site of Ancient Corinth was first inhabited in the Neolithic period
(5000-3000 B.C.). The peak period of the town,
though, started in the 8th century B.C. and lasted until its destruction
by the Roman general Mummius in 146 B.C. Representative
of its wealth is the Doric Temple of Apollo, which was built in 550
B.C.
The city was re inhabited in 44 B.C. and gradually
developed again. In 51/52 A.D., Apostle Paul visited Corinth. The centre
of the Roman city was organized to the south of the temple of Apollo
and included shops, small shrines, fountains, baths, and other public
buildings.
The invasion of the Herulians in A.D. 267 , initiated the decline of the city though it remained
inhabited for many centuries through successive invasions and destructions,
until it was liberated from the Ottomans in 1822.
DAY 4 - ATHENS, MYKONOS ( Tuesday & Saturday ) (B)
Take the morning to finish your shopping, or for additional explorations.
In the afternoon, we'll call for you and see you to the airport for
your flight to the island of Mykonos. We'll have a representative on
hand to meet you, and check you in to your hotel. Relax!
DAY
5 - MYKONOS ( Wednesday & Sunday )
(B)
Today is totally yours. There's no need to venture beyond the grounds
of your lovely hotel.
DAY
6 - MYKONOS ( Thursday & Monday )
(B)
Breakfast at the hotel, another day on your own , venture outside ,
there's plenty of reason to do so, starting with 350 whitewashed churches
and chapels, dramatic cliffs, blue seas, and secluded beaches.
DAY
7 - MYKONOS ( Friday & Tuesday) (B)
Maybe this will be your day to stay put. Or maybe you'll mix relaxation
with walks to photograph the famed windmills of Mykonos, or to watch
fishermen at work along the sea.
DAY
8 - MYKONOS, SANTORINI (Saturday & Wednesday) (B)
Reserve some time to stroll the cobbled lanes of Mykonos, to sip an
ouzo 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. We'll rendezvous in time to take you to
your ferry ( Business class ) or hydrofoil for Santorini. On arrival,
we'll see that you're checked in to your hotel. Click here for :
DAY
9 - SANTORINI (B)
Enjoy breakfast at your lovely hotel and linger for as long as you wish.
DAY 10 - SANTORINI (B)
When
you venture out, explore on your own the cliff top town of Thira with
its winding paths leading from view to spectacular view.
For
guests who are interested , a complimentary full day Greek cooking class
( available only on Thursdays -except during Easter week):
Advance reservation required, space is limited, must book this at the
time you book your tour package with us
ONE
DAY COOKING COURSE AT "SELENE" RESTAURANT.
Weekly
on Thursday : at 10 30 a.m. we will welcome you at Selene Restaurant
with fresh juice, coffee and traditional Greek cookies. A lecture by
Evelyn Volikas and George Hatziyianakis will give you an introduction
to the cuisine of the Cycladic Islands and particularly of Santorini
.Following the lecture, we will introduce to you the unique local products
of our island. The volcanic eruption that broke the island of Santorini
apart almost 3500 years ago left the dramatic caldera that you see today.
With more than 300 days of sunshine and its rich volcanic soil, the
island yields a bounty of unusual indigenous herbs and vegetables. White
eggplant, capers and caper leaves, fava (small yellow peas), exquisite
baby tomatoes - all grown virtually without water.We will introduce
you to the Santorini wine, to the grape varieties and to the Santorini
vineyard, and you will have the chance to sample four different wines
in the wine tasting we have arranged for you.
Cheeses and sausages from several other Cycladic islands, including
Naxos, Siros, Ios, Tinos, brought especially for this occasion, will
accompany the wines.At about 12.0 the presentation and the demonstration
of four different recipes will take place. You will learn how to prepare
an entire Greek menu: an appetizer,
a salad, a main course, and a dessert.
-Fava
beans with tomato caper sauce or Tomato fritters (tomatokeftedes)
-Eggplant
salad with octopus or Taramosalata
-Rabbit
with egg- cheese sauce or Lamb in grapevine leaves
-Cheese
and honey sweet pastry or Melitinia (traditional Santorini cookie)After
we have prepared the dishes, at about 2.0 p.m. you will be able to enjoy
the fruits of your labors accompanied by a bottle of delicious wine
from Santorini.
The cooking class takes place every Thursday. Web site for the world
famous " Selene" Greek restaurant : www.selene.gr
DAY
11 - SANTORINI (B)
We offer an optional tour to the archaeological site of Akrotiri, reputed
to be the center of the lost civilization of Atlantis. Sample
optional tours available based on Private arrangement or Local Group
tour
DAY 12 - SANTORINI (B)
The day is yours for relaxing or exploring on your own--or both! You
might take a boat across to the dormant volcano, and ascend through
a crater-pocked moonscape to the crater. Or savor a soak in hot sulfur
springs. Arrange a winery visit or another excursion.
DAY
13 - Athens (B)
Santorini
or Athens (B)
If your flight tomorrow from Athens is an early morning one, then suggest
that you fly back to Athens today.
Enjoy a leisurely breakfast at your hotel. We'll pick you up and see
you to your Athens-bound flight , upon arrival in Athens , proceed on
your own to Sofitel Athens Airport Hotel.
If your flight tomorrow is a late afternoon one from Athens to your
home country then , you may wish to spend the night in Santorini and
connect tomorrow to Athens.
The flight Santorini Athens is included in our rate , economy class,
tax included.
DAY
14 - Departure (B)
Departure from Athens or Santorini (B)
After breakfast , if you are at Sofitel Athens
Airport Hotel, then proceed on your own to your gate .
If
you are leaving from Santorini , our local rep will assist with your
transfer from the hotel to Santorini Airport .
Kalo Taxidi! Bon Voyage!
Click here for Athens Mykonos
7 -day edition
Tour
starts weekly in Athens : March to Oct
Price
includes:
- Accommodation
as listed ,
including tax and service charge
- Athens
City tour .(group
tour).
-
Breakfast daily at the hotels.
- Airport
greeting and assistance Hotel transfers in Athens, Mykonos, and Santorini.
-
Hotel service charges and taxes .
- Airfare
Athens-Mykonos-Santorini and return , including tax
Rates
per person in US$, Double Occupancy
|
First
Class Hotel |
|
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$
3286.00 |
$
3851.00 |
| Rates
per person in US$, in Single Occupancy |
|
$4156.00
|
$
5055.00 |
Not
included:
- International
airfare from/to USA.
-
Gratuities Personal expenses.
- Beverages,
and meals not specifically listed .
- Trip
Cancellation Insurance. Travel Insurance (Please ask your insurance
agent ).
Sample
hotels in Athens :
Deluxe: Divani Palace Acropolis.
or Athens Plaza . To Upgrade to the Grand Bretagen Classical room ,
please add : $ 450 USDS per person in double
First : Titania . Stanley
Sample hotels in Mykonos:
Deluxe: Royal Myconian
or similar
First Class : Petassos Beach ." K" Group Hotel
Sample
Villas/ Apartments in Santorini:
- For
Deluxe rates :Volcano View Villas. Nikos Villas in Oia .
For Dana Villas with a view of the Caldera &
the sea ( Firostefani) . Please add : $ 150 per person
For Chromata Apartments : Superior Rooms : with a
view of the caldera & the sea (Imerovigli.)
Please add : $ 250 USD per person .
- First
Class accommodation:
Sun Rocks ,
in Firostefani , Astra Apartments, On The Rocks" or Tzekos Villas
- For
a private villa at the Pantheon with a private swimming pool, please
add $560 Per person for the total stay in Santorini to the deluxe
rate listed above.
More
Choices ;
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