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11-Day Athens, Santorini and Mykonos

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Overview

Over 11 days, you'll embark on a wonderful trip from Athens to Santorini and Mykonos!

You'll start off in ancient Athens and explore the historic treasures as well as getting a feel for the modern day city. Highlights of your time in Athens will include exploring the city's most famous sites, a night out on the town Greek-style and a food tour.

Upon leaving Athens, you'll head to the breathtaking island of Santorini, known for the striking whitewashed houses that cling to the cliffs. You'll explore everything Southern Santorini has to offer, enjoy the sunset from an evening sail on a catamaran, and finish off with a wine tour.

Exploring the wonders of Greece will finish with two days in Mykonos where you can relax on the beach or take part in further excursions. Whatever you choose to do, this will be a perfect finish to your Greek holiday.
Sightseeing
Food & Drink
Beach & Sea
Outdoors & Nature
Culture & Arts
Hiking & Trekking

Itinerary

Day 1

Welcome to Athens

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Welcome to Athens

On arrival in the Greek capital, you will be met by the tour assistant and transferred to your hotel. Detailed information will be presented to you about all art and music events taking place in Athens during your stay, also a list of local restaurants that will provide you with the best taste of Athens. In the evening, you can have your first taste of Greek seafood cuisine at the famous Fish Point restaurant.

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    Accommodation

    Athens Avenue Hotel4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Athens

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    Restaurants

    Fish PointOptional Activity

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    Transportations

    Minivan from Athens International Airport to Athens

    Minivan from Athens Avenue Hotel to Fish Point

    Minivan from Fish Point to Athens Avenue Hotel

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    Destinations

    Kallithea

    Athens

Day 2

Walk Through Ancient History

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Walk Through Ancient History

One of the best ways to see Athens in all its beauty and splendour is to get out on foot. Today during your walking tour of Athens, you'll be able to feel the vibes, explore every sense and meet the locals. You'll start the day by walking to the Acropolis Hill where you’ll enjoy exploring the Acropolis of Athens and the Acropolis Museum. Afterwards, you'll be taken on a guided city tour to many interesting sites including the National Garden, Panathenaic Stadium and the Temple fo Zeus.

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    Accommodation

    Athens Avenue Hotel4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Acropolis of Athens

    Acropolis Museum

    Free Time in Athens

    Athens Central Market

    National Garden

    Panathenaic Stadium

    Temple of Olympian Zeus

    Athens Nightlife

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    Restaurants

    Athens Avenue Hotel

    Local Restaurant in AthensOptional Activity

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Kallithea

    Athens

Day 3

Discover Athenian Food Culture

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Discover Athenian Food Culture

Enjoying Greek food is about diving into the flavours, tastes and smells. Downtown Athens in a central neighbourhood, frequented by locals for its markets and restaurants. Here, you'll be able to discover the diversity and the deliciousness of Greek food with the locals. You'll visit Athens Central Market which is one of the most lively and bustling food markets in Europe, where vendors from their colourful and fragrant stalls will try to sell you spices, herbs and local delicacies.

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    Accommodation

    Athens Avenue Hotel4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Athens Food TourOptional Activity: AU$ 105 per person

    Athens Central Market

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    Restaurants

    Athens Avenue Hotel

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Kallithea

    Athens

Day 4

Boat Trip to Santorini

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Boat Trip to Santorini

After breakfast, you will be met by your driver and transferred to Piraeus port. From here you will continue your trip from Athens to Santorini by ferry, which will take around 6 hours. Upon your arrival on the island, you will be met and taken to your hotel on Santorini Island. Your evening is free so you can either dine at the hotel or make your way to a local restaurant to sample the local cuisine.

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    Accommodation

    Acroterra Rosa5 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Restaurants

    Athens Avenue Hotel

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Athens Avenue Hotel to Pireas

    Ferry from Athens to Thera

    Minivan from Athinios Port Santorini to Acroterra Rosa

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Kallithea

    Akrotiri

Day 5

Southern Santorini Tour

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Southern Santorini Tour

You'll spend the day on a guided tour of the southern part of Santorini. The tour will include a trip to a 16th-century Monastery, numerous viewpoints, a tour through the traditional village of Megalochori, a stop at Perivolos beach and a visit to a winery. Megalochori is one of the most stunning and well-preserved villages on the island where you'll be able to marvel at the characteristics of the buildings and meet the locals. Your evening is free to spend as you please.

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    Accommodation

    Acroterra Rosa5 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Southern Santorini

    Monastery of the Prophet Elias

    Megalochori

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    Restaurants

    Acroterra Rosa

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Akrotiri

    Decentralized Administration of the Aegean

    Moni Profitou Iliou

    Megalochori

Day 6

Free Time and Sunset Cruise

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Free Time and Sunset Cruise

You have most of the day free, so you can either explore the town, the island's beaches or talk a walk along the highly recommended Caldera Trail. The Caldera Trail is a 10.5-kilometre trek which is relatively easy and offers plenty of stunning viewpoints and photo opportunities along the route. In the evening, you'll enjoy a sunset cruise on a catamaran. Dinner will be served on board and you will have plenty of opportunity to swim and snorkel.

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    Accommodation

    Acroterra Rosa5 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Hike the Caldera TrailOptional Activity

    Santorini Sunset Sailing

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    Restaurants

    Acroterra Rosa

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    Meals

    Breakfast and dinner

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    Destinations

    Akrotiri

    Decentralized Administration of the Aegean

    Órmos Athiniós

Day 7

Free Day in Santorini

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Free Day in Santorini

You have another free day to spend as you please, whether that be exploring local town, hiking or relaxing on the pristine beaches. There is a fantastic Santorini Wine Tour that is highly recommended for adventurous travellers. On this tour, you will visit a vineyard, learn all about the local wines produced here and finish the tour with a glass of wine and a delicious platter of Greek food.

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    Accommodation

    Acroterra Rosa5 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Santorini Wine TourOptional Activity: AU$ 262 per person

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    Restaurants

    Acroterra Rosa

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Akrotiri

    Mesaria

Day 8

Boat to Mykonos

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Boat to Mykonos

After breakfast, you'll depart from the hotel and travel to the port to catch the ferry to Mykonos. The boat trip usually takes just under 3 hours. Upon your arrival, you will be met and taken to your Mykonos hotel. Your afternoon and evening are free to spend as you wish to explore the local towns, relaxing on the beach or diving into the island's culinary delights.

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    Accommodation

    Anemoessa Hotel 4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Boat to Mykonos

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    Restaurants

    Acroterra Rosa

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    Transportations

    Minivan from Santorini to Athinios Port Santorini

    Minivan from Mykonos Port to Mykonos Hotel

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Akrotiri

    Mikonos

    Kalafati

Day 9

Free Day in Mykonos

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Free Day in Mykonos

You have the day free in Mykonos to relax or to explore. If you are looking for something special to do today, there are two local tours on offer. The catamaran cruise will take you to the surrounding islands of Delos and Rhenia where you can swim and snorkel in the crystal clear waters before enjoying a delicious Greek meal cooked on-board. Or perhaps, you may want to cook up your own storm in the Mykonos Cooking Class.

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    Accommodation

    Anemoessa Hotel 4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Mykonos Catamaran CruiseOptional Activity: AU$ 349 per person

    Mykonos Cooking LessonOptional Activity: AU$ 262 per person

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    Restaurants

    Anemoessa Hotel

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Kalafati

    Anemoessa Hotel Hotel

    Mikonos

Day 10

Free Day In Mykonos

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Free Day In Mykonos

You have another day free to explore or relax as you wish in Mykonos. If you would like to join a tour, there is a day trip to the Sacred Island of Apollo, which is always a popular choice among guests. Just off the shores of Mykonos, Delos was considered a holy site 1000 years before Leto decided the island would be the birthplace of twin gods Artemis and Apollo, as told in Olympic Greek Mythology. It is regarded a the most sacred site in the whole of Greece.

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    Accommodation

    Anemoessa Hotel 4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Sacred Island of DelosOptional Activity: AU$ 88 per person

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    Restaurants

    Anemoessa Hotel

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Kalafati

    Delos

Day 11

Departure Day

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Departure Day

You will be met by the tour assistant at your hotel and transferred to the airport in time for your departing flight. Upon arrival at the airport, your trip from Athens to Santorini and Mykonos will come to an end and hopefully, you'll be leaving with an array of wonderful memories from the last 11 days!

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    Restaurants

    Anemoessa Hotel

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    Transportations

    Minivan from Mykonos Hotel to Mykonos International Airport Operated by Fraport Greece

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Kalafati

Included in Price

  • 10 nights accommodation
  • 13 activities
  • 10 breakfasts and 1 dinner
  • Airport transfer
  • Domestic flights
  • Ground transportation
  • Licensed English speaking guides

Not Included in Price

  • Alcohol beverages
  • Entrance fees
  • Entry visas / airport departure tax
  • Gratuities
  • International flights
  • Laundry
  • Personal expenses
  • Travel insurance
  • Trekking permits
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