Mediterranean Interlude

Athens, the Greek Isles and Sicily
Tour Sicily , Mykonos and Santorini and Crete
The treasures of Athens . . . the romance of the Greek isles, and Aaaaah Sicily
A Grand 21 day Tour. Weekly in Athens : April through Oct

(Elounda Beach properties in Crete ) Supplement applies

Add Spain and Andalusia

This is a trip tailored to make the most of that special company and unique occasion, be it an anniversary, a honeymoon, a family vacation or a singular chance to be alone and away.

We have selected superior and deluxe Greek hotels notable for their charm, atmosphere, and, of course, fine service. When in Greece you'll be free to linger late in bed with breakfast brought to your room, stroll the romantic old Plaka district of Athens or frequent a seaside café in Santorini, entirely at your leisure. Here is a sample itinerary, starting in Athens . Do you prefer to extend touring into Greece Main Land, please contact us ? MYCENAE, EPIDAURUS, Meteora & NAUPLIA?

DAY 1 - ARRIVAL IN ATHENS - Private transfers in Athens, private air-conditioned vehicle, private Chauffeur - Weekly Arrival : April - Oct on Sunday
Our Athens-based personnel meets you at the international airport, assists you with the formalities, and sees you to your charming and comfortable hotel. Check in, relax, then take a stroll through the lively streets. Browse for treasures and curios, savour a coffee or aperitif at a terrace café, or enjoy a fine meal in the old Plaka district.

DAY 2 - ATHENS - Private Tour - Private Guide - Private Air conditioned Chauffeured Vehicle - Monday (BL)
Enjoy the sights, sounds, and flavors of the Greek capital l, including Syntagma Square, and the towering Acropolis. Lunch is included at a local restaurant . Remainder of the day at leisure.

DAY 3 - ATHENS, MYKONOS - Tuesday (B)
Relax, and revisit a favorite café or shop today. Then we'll call for you and see you to the airport for your flight over the blue Aegean to Mykonos (included in our rate) , Isle of Windmills.

DAY 4   - MYKONOS - Wednesday (B)
You'll spend three days on Mykonos-enough to when your appetite for your return!
To stay in your lovely deluxe hotel and enjoy the beach, the service, and the amenities. Extend your stay in Mykonos

Day 5- MYKONOS - Thursday  (B)
Or to venture out to explore some of the 350 whitewashed churches and chapels, dramatic cliffs, coves, and villages . . . that is the question! No doubt, you'll mix a bit of both; and with windmills to photograph and fishermen to watch along the sea, your days will be filled.

DAY 6 - MYKONOS, SANTORINI - Friday (B)
Spend another relaxing morning. Reserve some time to stroll the cobbled lanes of Mykonos, to sip an ouzo or retsina at a waterside café, 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 fast ferry/hydrofoil for Santorini, where you'll find a room waiting in a beach hotel.
Sample optional tours available based on Private arrangement or Local Group tour .

DAY 7 - SANTORINI - Saturday (B)
Enjoy breakfast at your lovely hotel and linger for as long as you wish. When you venture out, explore the cliff top town of Thira with its winding paths leading from view to spectacular view.

Day 8 - SANTORINI - Sunday (B)
Or, take a boat across to the dormant volcano, and ascend through a crater-pocked moonscape to the crater. Or savour a soak in hot sulphur springs. Arrange a winery visit, or an outing to Akrotiri, reputedly the site of fabled Atlantis. Click here for more info & Images: Villas on Santorini

DAY 9 - SANTORINI, CRETE - Monday (B)
We'll rendezvous in time to take you to your flight to Crete, Heraklion& your hotel. Flights operate only on Thu & Sat, on other days, it will be the ferry which is 5 hours, or flights via Athens (Supplement applies$ $95).

DAY 10 - CRETE - Tuesday (B)
Enjoy your stay at the hotel Or explore on your own .

DAY 11- CRETE - Wednesday (B)
Full day at leisure or explore one of the beaches on your own, or ask our local rep for help with the transfers.

Day 12 - CRETE - Thursday (B)
Enjoy your stay at the hotel or explore one of the beaches. Or explore on your own the Venetian part of the old town , see below more details on tours in Crete.

DAY 13 - Athens - Friday (B)
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel. Transfer is included in Crete from the Hotel to Crete Airport.
Fly back to Athens air ticket is included & issued in Athens. We'll meet you upon arrival and assist with your check -in at Sofitel Athens Airport (5 stars ). Remainder of the day at leisure.

DAY 14 - Athens / Sicily - Saturday (B)
Breakfast at the hotel. Transfers are all included in Athens and Sicily . Air fare is included in economy class Athens Sicily , tax included .
Palermo-Cefalù-Messina-Taormina - Syracuse-Agrigento-Erice .

Ah, Sicily , a farm house, a private villa , or la cucina! This tour covers the highlights of Sicily, including the most classical sites of Sicily and the historical and artistic sites. Accommodation is in charming hotels . Arrive at Catania Airport, our local rep will meet you and assist with your transfer to your Hotel in Palermo : Hotel Principe di Villafranca , Palermo, or similar .

DAY 15 - Sunday : PALERMO - CEFALU' - CAPO D'ORLANDO - TAORMINA - Catania
After a buffet breakfast, drive along the Thyrrenian coast. Stop in Cefalù, a pleasant resort well known for its beautiful Norman Cathedral and medieval wash-house built in the rock. Proceed to Capo d’Orlando for lunch. Continue to Taormina: lunch at a local restaurant. In the afternoon, visit the Greek Theater and enjoy time at leisure for shopping or walking through the tiny streets,on to Catania for dinner and overnight. Excelsior Grand Hotel , Catania, or similar (BLD)

DAY 16 - Monday: Catania - Mount Etna
After a buffet breakfast, conditions permitting, we'll try to reach the 1800 meters mark on Mount Etna, the highest active volcano of Europe, after we climb down we'll enjoy lunch in a local farmhouse, return to Catania late afternoon for a walking tour . (BLD)

DAY 17 - Tuesday : Catania - Syracuse - Ragusa
After a buffet breakfast, depart to Syracuse , visit of the Archaeological area including the famous Latomie of the Paradise and the Dyionysios “Ear”as well as visit of the island of Ortigia, singular treasure of the baroque style Lunch is included at a charming local restaurant. . In the afternoon we head for Noto, one of Sicily's most beautiful cities before continuing to Ragusa, and a brief walking tour of the main square, before we get ready for dinner and overnight . Mediterraneo Palace Hotel , Ragusa, or similar (BLD)

DAY 18 - Wednesday : PIAZZA ARMERINA - AGRIGENTO
After breakfast, depart for Modica and a taste of the famous local chocolate, then off to Piazza Armerina and visit the worldwide famous Villa Romana del Casale famed for its well preserved mosaics. Lunch in a typical restaurant and continue to Agrigento. Visit the Valley including the Temple of Juno, Concord, Heracles, Zeus, Castor and Pollux . Dinner and accommodation at the Jolly Hotel Della Valle. After dinner enjoy an unforgettable panoramic tour of the Valley of the Temples illuminated. Overnight in Agrigento . Hotel Delle Valle | Agrigento , or similar (BLD)

DAY 19 - Thursday: AGRIGENTO - SEGESTA - PALERMO
After breakfast, depart for Selinunte then on to Segesta to visit the Doric Temple which keeps in its stone the weight of a long history, surrounded by a unique landscape. Lunch at a local farmhouse . After lunch we will continue to Palermo. Dinner and overnight . (BLD)

DAY 20 - Friday: PALERMO - MONREALE
After breakfast we will enjoy a panoramic tour of Palermo , then depart to Monreale with visit to the “Duomo” (Cathedral) which is one of the most renowned monuments in the world as well as the Benedictine Cloister, in pure Norman style. Visit the city of Palermo including the Cathedral, the Palatine Chapel in the Royal Palace, as well as a panoramic tour of the historical center. Lunch at Jolly Hotel. In the afternoon, explore Palermo as you wish on your own or participate in one of the optional excursion to the Erice , the Catacombs, the "Capo" market and Mondello . Dinner and accommodation l. (BLD)

DAY 21 - Saturday: Palermo
Breakfast. Transfer to the Airport . End of our services . Bon Voyage . or you may wish to extend your stay.

Rates are per person in USD $

Rate includes:

• Air and ferry transportation within Greece as per itinerary.
  
• One way air fare, economy class Athens Sicily with tax.
  
• Half day tour of Athens : guided tour as per itinerary , this is a private tour, with a private air conditioned vehicle, private guide and driver .
  
• Travel guidebooks
  
  
• Breakfast daily at hotel, and other meals in Sicily as per itinerary , all meals are pre-set menu .
  
• All airport and hotel transfers in Greece and Italy , all airport / hotel transfers are on a private basis , with a private air conditioned vehicle and driver .
  
  
• Accommodations with breakfast (B) as indicated or similar according to availability:
  
  The hotel category choice is available for Greece, in Sicily it will be always first class 4 stars Jolly hotels, rooms are with private bathroom facilities
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

	Athens	Mykonos
First class Hotels	Stanley Hotel Athens. Electra Palace Hotel Athens	Manoulas Beach Hotel
Deluxe Hotels	The King George Hotel Athens. Grand Bretagne Hotel Athens.	Royal Myconian on Elia Beach. Mykonian Imperial Hotel. Mykonos Grand Hotel.

Not Included:

• International air transportation.
• Optional excursions, such as city tours, sailing, cruising
• Any meal not specifically mentioned
• Beverages, and personal expenses
• Gratuities for local personnel
• Travel insurance
• Airport taxes

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