Mediterranean Interlude (14 days)

Athens, the Greek Isles: Mykonos, Santorini and Crete

Celebrating the summer with a glass of wine in Little Venice Mykonos Greece.
Photo by Nectarina | Bigstock

The treasures of Athens… the romance of the Greek isles. What’s better than a journey with a cherished companion or a family vacation to one of these prized destinations? A 14 day Tour. You may arrive any day in Athens: May through September.

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 hotels notable for their charm, atmosphere, and, of course, fine service. 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.

Your schedule is your own, without planned group activities or tours, though you’re free to select these at your whim and fancy, with our assistance. Of course, Travel in Style will see to all the details, from arrival to conveyance to the Isles to settling you into your fine accommodations, leaving you to do nothing but relax and enjoy – in your own style. Compare with the 11-Day version.

DAY 1 – ARRIVAL IN ATHENS
This tour operates daily from May through September. Private transfers in Athens, private air-conditioned vehicle, private Chauffeur.

Our Athens-based personnel meets you at the international airport, 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 (BL)
Enjoy the sights, sounds, and flavors of the Greek capital, including the Acropolis Museum, Syntagma Square, and the towering Acropolis. Lunch is included at a local restaurant. Afternoon guided walking tour of the ancient Plaka district.

DAY 3 – ATHENS, MYKONOS (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 economy class in our rate), the Isle of Windmills.

DAY 4 – MYKONOS (B)
You’ll spend three days on Mykonos – enough to whet your appetite for your return! Stay in your lovely deluxe hotel and enjoy the beach, the service, and the amenities.

Day 5- MYKONOS (B)
Whether 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 (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 (in business class if/when available at the time of your booking), where you’ll find a room waiting in a beach hotel.

DAY 7 – SANTORINI (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 (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.

DAY 9 – SANTORINI, CRETE (B)
We’ll rendezvous in time to take you to your flight to Crete (economy class), Heraklion and your hotel. Flights operate only on Thu & Sat. On other days, it will be the ferry (in business class if/when available at the time of your booking) which is 5 hours, or flights via Athens (Supplement applies: $95).

DAY 10 – CRETE (B)
Enjoy your stay at the hotel or explore on your own.

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

Day 12 – CRETE (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 (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 – DEPARTURE (B)
Transfer on your own today from this hotel property to the departure gate at the airport to begin your journey home. Bon Voyage.

Rate includes:

• Air transportation in Greece in economy class with tax as per itinerary.
• Ferry transportation in Greece as per itinerary in economy class with tex.
• Full day Athens private guided tour as per itinerary with all entrance fees with pre-set menu lunch included as well as one large bottled water per person and tea or coffee.
• All transfers between hotels and airports, except on day 14
• Accommodations with breakfast (B) as indicated or similar according to availability:

Athens:
For a suite at the Divani and a deluxe room Sofitel Athens Airport, please add $210 per person in double for your full stay in Athens.

Mykonos:

• For Mykonos Grand (3 nights): sea view room is $209.00 Per person in double.
• For the Suite with a private swimming pool, please add: $1924.00 USD per person for the 3 nights in Mykonos

Santorini:

• For Katikies Villas & Pantheon, please add 15% supplement to the deluxe rate.
• For a private villa at the Pantheon with a private swimming pool, please add %25 to the deluxe rate listed above.

Not Included:

• International air transportation.
• Optional excursions, such as city tours, sailing, cruising, unless listed in the itinerary.
• Any meal not specifically mentioned
• Beverages, and personal expenses
• Gratuities for local personnel
• Travel insurance (please ask your agent for details)
• Airport taxes