13 Days Discover Greece Islands | Athens, Naxos, Paros, Santorini,
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Day 1: ATHENS – Arrival Athens
Welcome to Athens the birthplace of Western Civilization, the Capital of Greece! Upon Arrival at Athens International Airport meet with your English speaking escort, transfer to your hotel. A welcome envelope will be handed to you with all relevant information about your trip. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight Athens
Day 2: Athens – City Tour followed by walking gastronomy tour
Wander the landmarks of Historic Athens including the Acropolis and the New Acropolis Museum focused on the findings from the Acropolis.
Ancient yet modern, classic yet creative, traditional yet constantly changing… Athens is a city of memorable contrasts. The past and the present of Athens unfolds before your eyes while we drive around the city’s highlight spots and monuments like the Temple of Zeus, the Old Stadium, Syntagma square, the Parliament and the Tomb to the Unknown soldier, the Academy, the Library, and the National Gardens. On the natural fortress of the Acropolis, reinforced by the hand of man, stand the Propylaea, the temple of the Winged Victory, Erechtheion with the Porch of the Caryatids and, towering over all, and the majestic Parthenon. A winding path leads to the treasure of antiquity. Visible are the relics of the civilization of which we are the proud inheritors. A few meters away from the Acropolis entrance and the Ancient Theatre of Dionysos, the New Acropolis Museum, built on pedestrian walkway of Dionysiou Areopagitou Street, looks like hanging between the past and the present of Athens.
Designed by Bernard Tschumi and Mihalis Fotiades, the new Acropolis Museum has a total area of 25,000 square meters, with exhibition space of over 14,000 square meters. Made of stainless steel, glass, marble and concrete, materials typical of the Athenian environment, the new museum has a direct view of the Acropolis. With bioclimatic planning, which gives ideal lighting and heating conditions, the New Museum offers all the amenities expected in an international museum of the 21st century.
We will proceed on foot to visit different spots taste local products like olive oil, honey, cheese, wine, vinegar, liquor, and sweets, all made by small producers from all over Greece. Next, it’s a treat from the street, as you sample a koulouri, one of the all-time classic snacks on the go and then a cup of authentic Greek coffee in a wonderful old café. After this, get ready to duck into a boisterous visit to the central fish and meat market, where butchers and fishmongers compete for the attention of Athens’ serious food shoppers. The old Central Market of Athens (Varvakios Agora) that is located exactly in the heart of the city, and learn from your guide about the city culinary history. We will next visit specialty food stores to try local produce cold cuts, and discover some of the hidden stores to purchase tantalizingly fresh fruit, Greek olives, cheese, ham and other alluring deli produce, local wine, aged aromatized vinegar, organic olive oil and honey. Around the corner is the famous spice street of Athens, lined with traditional herb shops that also carry amazing specialty meats and other traditional delicacies. After that you will end up having a lunch, tasting the famous Greek souvlaki!! & traditional spinach pie. Finally, a last stop to taste of the Greek specialty loukoumades (Greek donuts with honey syrup and almonds) and return you back to your hotel. Overnight Athens
Day 3: From Athens to Naxos Island
After breakfast transfer to Piraeus port for embarkation to the high-speed boat for Naxos Island. Upon arrival at Naxos meet with your English speaking escort for meet and greet and transfer to your hotel. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight Naxos
Day 4: Naxos – Regular cruise to Koufonisia Islands
Sail to the stunning Koufonissi islands renowned for their crystal-clear waters. Starting from the small pier in Agia Anna, after a two hours journey, you will reach the uninhabited Kato Koufonissi, where we stay on anchorage for 2 hours, for swimming/diving from the boat and a delicious barbecue. This time is sufficient to explore the small island and its beautiful beaches like “Nero” on the other side of the island. You will be given clear times and instructions about when to be back on the boat. Following a 15 minutes sail, you arrive at the port of Ano Koufonissi, the inhabited island, and stay on the island for three hours. The island will seduce you with the beauty of its beaches, the fresh fish and the beautiful traditional town which you can explore on foot. Overnight Naxos
Day 5: Naxos – Day at leisure
Day at leisure to relax and recharge! Overnight Naxos
Day 6: From Naxos to Paros Island
After breakfast transfer to port for embarkation to the high-speed boat for Paros Island. Upon arrival at Paros meet with your English speaking Escort and transfer to your hotel. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight Paros
Day 7: Paros – Kaiki cruise around Antiparos & Despotiko
Set sail for unforgettable new adventures on board of our traditional Kaiki, a fisherman wooden motor yacht, around Antiparos and Despotiko Islands. Transfer from your hotel to the port of Pounta. Spend an amazing day at the sea on our authentic “kaiki”. Discover hidden gems of the Aegean Sea only accessible by boat: crystal clear waters will make you feel like you are in paradise! Our boat starts at 10:00am from Pounta port. We will lead you to beautiful beaches, sea caves and small islands that will make you wonder to what exotic destination you have found yourselves. The cruise offers a unique aspect of the return to the untamed beauty and life in nature. The below itinerary is indicative since the captain will choose the best spots for each cruise according to weather conditions so you can spend unique moments on board around Antiparos & Despotiko islands. Discover Panteronissi: the turquoise waters will give you the feeling that you are in a huge swimming pool created by Nature herself. The wild morphology of the southeast cost surrounded from cliffs plunging into the sea forming a
succession of cave including the cave of Mastihari. Several stops for swimming in crystal blue water waters! During the trip, you will enjoy tasty snacks and for lunch we grill in our BBQ accompanied by salads, tzatziki, pita bread and of course beverage local wine, soft drinks, and mineral water. For dessert you will enjoy delicious fresh fruits. The return to the port of Punta is at 16:45. Transfer back to your hotel. Overnight Paros
Day 8: Paros – Day at leisure
Day at leisure to relax and recharge! Overnight Paros
Day 9: From Paros to Santorini Island
After breakfast transfer to port for embarkation to the high-speed boat for Santorini Island. Upon arrival at Santorini meet with your English speaking Escort and transfer to your hotel. Rest of the day at leisure Overnight Santorini
Day 10: Santorini – Catamaran Semi-Private Cruise up to 14 pax (15:30-after sunset)
Enjoy a dramatic sunset while dining on board
Set sail from the picturesque Marina of Vlychada and enjoy sailing along with the magnificent coastal scenery of Santorini. Your first photo shooting stop is at the Red Beach in Akrotiri, one of the most beautiful beaches of the island with the red rocks and the dark pebbles. Move on and reach the White Beach – accessible only by boat – and the Mesa Pigadia swimming spot and snorkel in the crystal-clear blue waters with the rich underwater environment and reefs. Then sail past the Indian Rock, the Venetian Light House of Akrotiri. Pass by the Aspronisi Island and marvel at the glorious views of the Caldera and the cliff-hanging white houses. Sail around the must-see Volcano coast and stop at its’ hot springs, where you can treat yourself to a natural spa in the thermal mixed volcanic mud waters. One more stop follows up, this time to a secluded private bay and plunge in the majestic waters as our attentive crew prepares for you a delicious meal. At the end of this unique sailing experience, we head back to the Marina of Vlychada.
Overnight Santorini
Day 11: Santorini – Day at leisure
Day at leisure to relax and recharge. Overnight Santorini
Day 12: From Santorini Island to Athens
Morning at leisure. Transfer to Santorini port for embarkation to the high-speed boat for Athens. Upon arrival at Piraeus port transfer to your hotel. Overnight Athens
Day 13: Departure from Athens
After breakfast transfer to Athens International airport for your departure flight back.
Included/Exclude
- 3 nights hotel accommodation in Athens including breakfast
- 3 nights hotel accommodation in Naxos Island including breakfast
- 3 nights hotel accommodation in Paros Island including breakfast
- 3 nights hotel accommodation in Santorini Island including breakfast
- Private transfers in Athens & Naxos & Paros & Santorini Islands
- Professional English-speaking Escort for meet and greet at all places upon arrival
- Economy high speed boat ticket from Athens to Naxos (07.00-10.25)
- Economy high speed boat ticket from Naxos to Paros (11.35-13.25)
- Economy high speed boat ticket from Paros to Santorini (09.45-14.30 or 13.30-15.25)
- Economy high speed ticket from Santorini to Piraeus port (12.10-17.00)
- Full day private tour of Athens including the Acropolis & the Acropolis Museum followed by walking food tour (including private car and Professional English speaking guide) (7hrs)
- Food tour: Greek Souvlaki & Greek donuts with honey & syrup, traditional spinach pie
- Entrance fees Athens: Acropolis, Acropolis Museum.
- Regular boat cruise to Koufonisi Islands including lunch on board (8hrs)
- Regular Kaiki cruise around Antiparos & Despotiko including BBQ lunch on board (7hrs)
- Semi-Private Catamaran sunset cruise in Santorini Island (5hrs)
- Transportation from/to the hotel with a/c bus
- Maps and information about the island
- Welcome drink
- Snorkeling gear
- Towels
- Dinner on board: Seafood, chicken fillet, salads, open bar with local white wine, beers, beverages, fruits (Vegetarian meal available upon request)
- Hotel Taxes
- International flight tickets
- Domestic flight from Santorini-Athens
- Personal expenses
- Luggage Storage. Subject to hotel availability.
- Airport & Hotel Portage & Trolleys
- Tips for drivers, escorts, guides
- Any other service not mentioned above
- Greece Overnight Stay Tax payable directly at the hotel: 3€/night for 4*
- Hotels 4* Superior Athens – Acropolian Spirit / Athenian Callirhoe
- Naxos – Iria Beach
- Paros – Saint Andrea Sea Side Resort
- Santorini – Cliffside Suites / Belvedere Suites / Andromeda / Aressana or similar
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