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Duration

9 days 8 nights

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

46 people

Languages

English, Greek

About this tour

SEMI-INDEPENDENT TOUR: Travel from Athens to Santorini enjoying the historic temples and monuments which make Greece such a wonderful destination. Discover the ancient sanctuary of Delphi, admire the hidden monasteries in Meteora, and take in the majestic beauty of Santorini.

Highlights

  • Athens - Discover one of the world's oldest cities, from the ancient Acropolis to the modern Panathenaic Stadium
  • Delphi - Follow the Sacred Way in the footsteps of pilgrims who sought the oracle's advice at this holy sanctuary
  • Meteora - Admire the stunning, UNESCO-listed rock formations and clifftop monasteries
  • Thermopylae - Relive the Spartans' famous last stand against the Persians on this narrow pass
  • Mykonos - Lounge on sandy beaches and enjoy the nightlife in this Aegean hotspot for the rich and famous
  • Santorini - Relax on one of Greece's most beautiful islands, where whitewashed villages perch on volcanic cliffs and breathtaking sunsets can be witnessed at Oia

Included/Excluded

  • 8 nights 3-4 star hotels
  • 8 breakfasts and 1 dinner
  • One arrival transfer on Day 1 (Athens) and one departure transfer on Day 9 (Santorini) included per booking
  • Two ferry tickets - Piraeus – Mykonos (regular ferry) and Mykonos – Santorini (high-speed ferry), economy class
  • Guided sightseeing in Athens, Delphi, and Meteora
  • Entrance fees for all included sites
  • Services of an English-speaking tour guide for scheduled sightseeing on days 2 - 4
  • All transfers and transportation in modern air conditioned vehicles
  • Note: You will join travellers who booked through other operators for sightseeing on days 2-4, some staying in different hotels. The group size on these days can vary in size from 20 - 45 persons and guiding may be in an additional language to English. Travel unescorted from days 5 - 10
  • International flights and visas
  • Tipping - an entirely personal gesture
  • A hotel tax of €10.00 per room per night to be paid directly to the hotel at time of check in. See Trip Notes additional info for details

Itinerary

<span>Day 1</span>Welcome to Greece

Arrive in the ancient Greek capital of Athens. After being met at the airport and transferred to our hotel, spend the rest of the day at leisure to settle in and explore what this magnificent city has to offer. Enjoy a leisurely stroll through the city, or maybe take in the acoustics of the Odeon.

Overnight: Athens

<span>Day 2</span>Athens City Tour

This morning enjoy a coach tour of Athens, taking in highlights including the Panathenaic Stadium, the Zappeion and the Temple of Olympian Zeus. The half day tour includes a guided visit to the Acropolis, an ancient citadel located above the city, and the incredible Acropolis Museum, one of the museums in the world. Leave no stone unturned as you take in all of the historic monuments this beautiful city has to offer.

This afternoon is free to explore Plaka, sample some of the cities delicacies or treat ourselves to some shopping on Ermou street.

Please note: on all Wednesday and Sunday departures, this Athens coach tour will operate on day 4 and the two day excursion to Delphi and Meteora will commence today.

Overnight: Athens
Meals: Breakfast

<span>Day 3</span>Delphi

Athens - Delphi - Kalambaka. After breakfast we leave the busy city behind us and head north towards Delphi, a town on Mount Parnassus which was home to a famous sanctuary in antiquity. We take a walk along the Sacred Way and admire the remains of the Temple of Apollo, home of the legendary Pythian Oracle.

This afternoon, we take in the stunning views of the mountains of central Greece as we drive to Kalambaka. Arriving at our hotel, we enjoy a group dinner before settling down for the evening.

Overnight: Kalambaka
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

<span>Day 4</span>Meteora & Thermopylae

Kalambaka - Athens. This morning we visit Meteora, a stunning World Heritage site where a series of towering rock formations shelter a number of sacred Eastern Orthodox monasteries. We return to Athens for the night, briefly stopping at Thermopylae, where King Leonidas and 300 Spartans made a famous last stand against the Persians in 480 BC.

Overnight: Athens
Meals: Breakfast

<span>Day 5</span>Towards the Cyclades

Athens - Mykonos. This morning transfer to the port of Piraeus where you'll catch a ferry to Mykonos, a beautiful island famous for its windmills and jet set lifestyle. The ferry takes about 5 hours and once on the island you will be met and transferred to your hotel where the rest of the day is at leisure.

Overnight: Mykonos
Meals: Breakfast

<span>Day 6</span> Mykonos

Spend today at leisure on Mykonos. Lounge on the sandy beach all day working on your tan, before relaxing with a drink or two in the bars. Maybe pop in to the numerous cafes and galleries dotted around the main town. If you'd prefer a cultural activity, try catching the ferry to the nearby island of Delos, once home to one of ancient Greece's holiest sanctuaries.

Overnight: Mykonos
Meals: Breakfast

<span>Day 7</span>Santorini

Mykonos - Santorini. After breakfast, transfer to Mykonos port and catch a local high-speed ferry to the magical island of Santorini. The journey takes about 3 hours and you'll be transferred to our hotel upon arrival. Enjoy the rest of the day at leisure.

Overnight: Santorini
Meals: Breakfast

<span>Day 8</span>Santorini at leisure

Today is at leisure in Santorini, an Aegean paradise widely considered to be one of the most beautiful islands in the world. Explore the whitewashed towns of Fira and Oia with their views of the volcano which birthed the island, watch the spectacular sunset from the black-sanded beaches, or cruise the caldera on a boat tour.

Overnight: Santorini
Meals: Breakfast

<span>Day 9</span>Santorini

Your tour of Greece ends today. Spend the morning at leisure before an included transfer to Santorini airport for your onward flight.

Meals: Breakfast

Durations

Fullday (+7hours)
Multi day

Language

English
Greek

Tour's Location

Greece
From: €1.600.00

Owner

ATLANTIC OCEAN TRAVEL

Member Since 2025

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