A deep respect for tradition, a deep love of good times. Having exported chaos, drama, tragedy and democracy before most nations were staying up late enough to want souvlaki, Greece boasts an unrivalled legacy. But don't expect a visit there to be a sober study of the ancient world - the Greek propensity for partying dates back to Dionysos.
From sometimes smoggy Athens to blindingly bright islands, ancient fragments abound the navel of the cosmos at Delphi, fallen columns galore on the sacred island of Delos and frescoed Minoan palaces on Crete.
Itinerary:
Day 01: Mumbai-Athens (Lifestyle Holidays Recommends Athens By Night Tour)
Meet at Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport and transfer to the hotel. Rest of the day at leisure. Lifestyle Holidays recommends you to enjoy Athens by night tour. Drive towards the port of Piraeus and stop at Mikrolimano to enjoy ouzo with Greek appetizers. Return to Athens and to, Plaka, the old quarter, for dinner at a taverna with bouzouki music and Greek folk dances (Drink not included at tavern). Overnight at your Hotel in Athens.
Day 02: Athens (Athens City Tour)
After breakfast, pickup from the hotel for your Half Day morning tour. A licensed guide will take you to see the city center, Syntagma Square, the House of Parliament, the Memorial to the Unknown Soldier, the Academy, the University, the National Library, the Pan-Athenaic Olympic Stadium, Hadrians Arch, Temple of Zeus. On the Acropolis you will see the Propylaea, the Museum and the Temple of Parthenon. Rest of the day at is free at leisure. Overnight at your Hotel in Athens.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 03: Athens - Mykonos (Day Free At Leisure)
After breakfast, transfer to Athens port and take the ferry boat to the Jet Set island of Mykonos. Meet on arrival and transfer to the hotel. At leisure to discover all that this island has to offer. Lie on one of the famous (nudist) beaches or, discover the town with its little cobbled streets lined with boutiques. See the windmills and Paraportiani, one of the 365 churches. In the evening, go crazy in any of the clubs. Overnight at your Hotel in Mykonos.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 04: Mykonos (Lifestyle Holidays Recommends Boat Excursion To Delos Island)
After breakfast you can enjoy the entire day at leisure. Lifestyle Holidays recommends you to experience the boat ride to Delos Island. Meet at the old port of Mykonos at 09:50 for your 10:10 departure with the M/Y IRA. Enjoy your 30-minute cruise to Delos. A
two-hour guided tour of this extremely important and sacred archeological site, after which you have some free time for refreshments. Your expected return time to the old port of Mykonos is at 13:45. Overnight at your Hotel in Mykonos.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 05: Mykonos - Santorini (Day Free At Leisure)
After breakfast, transfer to Mykonos port and take the ferry boat to the breathtaking island of Santorini. In the afternoon arrive Santorini Island and then transfer to the hotel. Rest of the day at leisure to discover this enchanting island. In the evening, do not miss the spectacular sunset. Overnight at your Hotel in Santorini.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 06: Santorini (Lifestyle Holidays Recommends Sunset On Board)
After breakfast you can enjoy the entire day at leisure. Lifestyle Holidays recommends you to enjoy on various islands around Santorini. Leave the port of Athinios to embark on the traditional boat to visit active craters of the volcano on the top of the island of Nea Kameni, where we will stop for about 1 1/2h.
Sail to Palea Kameni, where thermal springs provide natural warm-water bathing.
The next destination is Thirassia, a typical cycladic village with a way of life as it used to be before the invasion of tourism. You will make a 2h stop for food and a refreshing swim (food and water including in price). Return and disembark at Oia to admire one of the most magical sunsets. Overnight at your Hotel in Santorini.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 07: Santorini - Athens (Lifestyle Holidays Recommends Cape Sounion Tour)
After breakfast, transfer to the port for the ferry back to Athens. On arrival you will be transferred to your Athens hotel. Rest of the day is free at leisure. Lifestyle Holidays recommends a Cape Sounion tour. Depart via the coastal road of Athens past the wonderful beaches of Glyfada, Vouliagmeni, Varkiza (Saronic Gulf) to Cape Sounion, and the southern point of Attica Visit the Temple of Poseidon. Overnight at your Hotel in Athens.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 08: Athens - Bombay (Day Free At Leisure)
After breakfast transfer to the airport for your flight back home. Return home with wonderful memories of Greece with Lifestyle Holidays
Meals: Breakfast
|