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15-Day Ancient and Classical Greece with Mykonos & Santorini

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Overview

Over 15 days, you'll explore the best of the Mediterranean on this unique Greece vacation!

Beginning in the ancient city of Athens, you'll experience the wonders of this magical city through its sites, people and cuisine! Next up, you'll land on two of the most famous Greek islands - Mykonos and Santorini. Here, you'll spend your days exploring the island, tasting wine and hiking to beautiful villages.

The latter half of your trip will be all about Greek culture, history and beauty. You'll move from Nafplio to Mystras to Ancient Olympia, where the first Olympic Games took place. After exploring Delphi and all its treasures, you'll marvel at the Byzantine Meteora Monasteries. You'll finish your trip exploring the archaeological site of Vergina, Thessaloniki and the archaeological park of Dion before arriving back in Athens!

For those that want an amazing overview of Greece from its cuisine and culture to its history and beauty, this is the trip for you!
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Itinerary

Day 1

Start Your Greece Vacation in Athens

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Start Your Greece Vacation in Athens

Today, you'll arrive in Athens and be met at the airport by your driver who will take you to your hotel in the city centre. You'll then have the rest of the day free to spend as you wish to explore the city. Athens is a historical landmark and one of the oldest cities in the world. Along Athen's main streets, you'll find many beautiful sites and parks to enjoy. You'll be able to soak up the culture and architecture this beautiful Grecian city has to offer.

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    Accommodation

    Hotel Amalia Athens4 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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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Athens International Airport to Athens

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    Destinations

    Athens

Day 2

Athens City Tour

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Athens City Tour

Today, you'll explore the treasures that Athens holds with a guide on a city tour. You will visit the Panathinaiko Stadium where the first Olympic Games took place in 1896. You will then pass the Athens Trilogy of Athens, the National Garden, Hadrian’s Arch, St. Paul’s Church, Catholic Cathedral, Old Parliament, Constitution Square, Russian Orthodox Church, and finally the Acropolis of Athens. You'll finish with lunch at a traditional Greek restaurant.

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    Accommodation

    Hotel Amalia Athens4 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 City and Cape Sounio Tour

    Acropolis of Athens

    Acropolis Museum

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Athens

Day 3

Athens to Mykonos

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Athens to Mykonos

Today, you'll leave early for the Piraeus port to take your ferry at 07.25 to reach Mykonos Island at 11.25. Mykonos is the most famous island in the world for its beaches and fun, also known as the island of winds. The stroll in ‘’Little Venice’’ of the island, or the walk through the narrow streets of "matogiania" will be memorable and you can shop for clothes and other local items that you'll only find in Mykonos. Spend the day relaxing and enjoying the amazing nightlife of Mykonos!

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    Accommodation

    Mykonos Kosmoplaz Beach Resort 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

    Mykonos TownOptional Activity

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Athens to Piraeus port

    Ferry from Piraeus port to Mikonos

    Private Driver from Mikonos to Manoulas Beach Hotel Ξενοδοχείο

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Athens

    Platis Gialos

    Mikonos

Day 4

Relax or Take an Optional Cruise to Delos

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Relax or Take an Optional Cruise to Delos

Today, it is suggested that you take an excellent half-day trip, to the sacred island of Apollo and Artemis, one of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Greece. Delos is one of the most important archaeological sites of the eastern Mediterranean. You'll visit the remains of the Temples of Apollo, the sanctuary of Artemis, the old city and the theatre and then, walk down the celebrated Lion Street. Alternatively, you can visit the most beautiful beaches on the island like Super Paradise or Psarrou.

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    Accommodation

    Mykonos Kosmoplaz Beach Resort 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

    Delos Island CruiseOptional Activity

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Platis Gialos

    Decentralized Administration of the Aegean

Day 5

Mykonos to Santorini

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Mykonos to Santorini

Today, you'll have the morning free to explore Mykonos before you check out and are transferred to the port for your ferry to Santorini. After arriving on Santorini, you'll be taken to your hotel. You'll then have the rest of the day free to spend as you wish. You can enjoy a drink or dinner at one of the hundreds places located just on the rocks above the sea and walk among the narrow streets of the island where you can buy many souvenirs.

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    Accommodation

    Rose Bay 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

    Mykonos TownOptional Activity

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Mikonos to Mykonos New Port

    Ferry from Mykonos New Port to Santorini Airport

    Private Driver from Thera to Thera

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Platis Gialos

    Mikonos

    Kamari

Day 6

Santorini Cruise & Tour

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Santorini Cruise & Tour

Today, you will enjoy the best-seller cruise and volcano tour in Santorini. The bus will pick you up from your hotel at about 10.30 to transfer you at Athinios Port to take the boat in order to visit the Santorini volcano and hot spring. Here, you can swim at Thirasia, a wonderful collection of small islands where you will have a rest and lunch. After you will reach Amoudi Beach to walk on foot to reach the famous town of Oia to admire the sunset and to walk at narrow streets.

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    Accommodation

    Rose Bay 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

    Santorini Volcano Tour and Cruise

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Kamari

    Decentralized Administration of the Aegean

Day 7

Village & Wine Tour in Santorini

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Village & Wine Tour in Santorini

Continue your Greece vacation by embarking on a wonderful village and wine tour. You will visit the village Megalochori to admire the Cycladic culture and pass by the famous Red Beach or Black Beach. You will visit Pyrgos village which is the highest point of the island with a magnificent panoramic view to take memorable photos! The next stop will be at a perfect winery in Santorini where you will explore the winery and taste the wine before heading to the old city of Akrotiri.

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    Accommodation

    Rose Bay 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

    Akrotiri, Santorini Villages and Wine TourOptional Activity

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    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Kamari

    Thera

Day 8

Santorini to Athens

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Santorini to Athens

Today, you'll have some free time in the morning to spend exploring the island of Santorini. When the time comes, you'll be picked up by your driver and transferred to the port for your ferry to Athens. Around five hours later, you'll arrive in Athens and be transferred to your city centre hotel. You'll then have the rest of the evening free to relax or explore Athens - the choice is yours!

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    Accommodation

    Hotel Amalia Athens4 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

    SantoriniOptional Activity

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Aegean Plaza to Thera

    Ferry from Thera to Athens

    Private Driver from Piraeus port to Athens

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Kamari

    Thera

    Athens

Day 9

Athens to Nafplio

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Athens to Nafplio

After breakfast, you'll be picked up from your hotel and will begin driving along the mainland coast to Peloponnese. After an hour, you'll stop at the Canal of Corinth and then, shortly after, at the Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus, one of the best ancient theatres in the world. You will visit the archaeological site of Mycenae, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. After Mycenae, you will arrive in one of the most romantic towns in Greece, the seaside town of Nauplio.

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    Accommodation

    Athena Hotel Nafplion2 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

    Corinth Canal

    Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus

    Mycenae

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Athens to Corinth Canal

    Private Driver from Corinth Canal to Epidaurus

    Private Driver from Epidaurus to Mycenae

    Private Driver from Mycenae to Limani Nafpliou

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Athens

    Decentralized Administration of Peloponnese, Western Greece and the Ionian

    Epidavros

    Nafplion

Day 10

Naflplio to Mystras to Ancient Olympia

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Naflplio to Mystras to Ancient Olympia

After breakfast, you can visit the Palamidi Fortress using the 857 stairs from the town to the fortress, or you can take a taxi boat to visit the small island of Bourtzi, in the middle of the city’s harbour the fort on the sea and Nafplio’s trademark! Then you will leave Nafplio behind to visit the famous town of Sparta followed by the Byzantine town of Mystras. Afterwards, you will continue to Ancient Olympia.

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    Accommodation

    Olympion Asty4 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

    Palamidi FortressOptional Activity

    BourtziOptional Activity

    Sparta Tour

    Mystras

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Limani Nafpliou to Sparti

    Private Driver from Sparti to Mystras

    Private Driver from Mystras to Olympia

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Nafplion

    Decentralized Administration of Peloponnese, Western Greece and the Ionian

    Sparti

    Mystras

    Greece

Day 11

Ancient Olympia to Delphi via Nafpaktos

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Ancient Olympia to Delphi via Nafpaktos

After breakfast, you will visit the archaeological site of Ancient Olympia where the first Olympic Games took place in 776 B.C. You'll visit the Temple of Zeus, the Temple of Hera, the shrine of Pelops, the Council house where the athletes took the Olympic oath, the Treasury Houses, the Gymnasium, the Palestra and the stadium, where the marble starting blocks are still in position. Leaving Ancient Olympia, you will reach Nafpaktos, a beautiful seaside small town, and then Delphi.

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    Accommodation

    Ellinon Thea Arachova3 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

    Archaeological Site of OlympiaOptional Activity

    Temple of Hera

    Nafpaktos

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Olympia to Nafpaktos

    Private Driver from Nafpaktos to Delphi

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Greece

    Decentralized Administration of Peloponnese, Western Greece and the Ionian

    Nafpaktos

    Arachova

Day 12

Delphi to Meteora

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Delphi to Meteora

This morning, you'll visit the Ancient Oracle, the Stadium, the Ancient Theatre where could seat more than 5000 spectators and of course the Museum of Delphi, where you can admire the ‘’Charioteer’’, one of the best bronze statues ever! Afterwards, you'll have coffee or lunch at the most famous winter resort in Greece, Arachova, at an altitude of 1000 metres! Then, you'll drive through Central Greece to arrive at Kalambaka, a small traditional town at the foot of the Meteora Monasteries.

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    Accommodation

    Dellas Boutique Hotel3 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

    Delphi Archaeological SiteOptional Activity

    Delphi Archaeological MuseumOptional Activity

    Arachova

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Delphi to Arachova

    Private Driver from Arachova to Meteora

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Arachova

    Decentralized Administration of Thessaly and Central Greece

    Kastraki, Trikala

Day 13

Meteora to Vergina to Thessaloniki

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Meteora to Vergina to Thessaloniki

This morning your driver will collect you to visit the famous Byzantine Monasteries of Meteora, that are included on the UNESCO World Heritage Monument List. After visiting the Holy Monastery of Great Meteoro, built on top of a gigantic rock, and the Great Monastery of St. Stephan, you'll leave for Vergina, passing through the Valley of Tempe. After exploring the miraculous archaeological site of Vergina, you'll continue to Thessaloniki.

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    Accommodation

    City Hotel Thessaloniki4 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

    Meteora Monasteries Tour

    Meteora Monasteries

    Vergina

    Thessaloniki

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Meteora to Vergina

    Private Driver from Vergina to Thessaloniki

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Kastraki, Trikala

    Decentralized Administration of Thessaly and Central Greece

    Vergina

    Thessaloniki

Day 14

Thessaloniki to Dion to Athens

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Thessaloniki to Dion to Athens

This morning, you will leave Thessaloniki to visit the Archaeological Park of Dion (the sacred city of the Macedonians at the foot of mountain Olympos). After the visit, you shall start driving south and through Thessaly, Lamia, Thermopylae (to see the Leonidas' Monument) and Thebes. You'll arrive in Athens late in the afternoon and after checking into your hotel, you'll have the rest of the day free to spend as you wish.

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    Accommodation

    Airotel Stratos Vassilikos 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

    Archaeological Park of DionOptional Activity

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Thessaloniki to Dion

    Private Driver from Dion to Athens

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Thessaloniki

    Dion

    Athens

Day 15

Departure Day

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Departure Day

Sadly this is the end of your wonderful 15 day Greece vacation. This morning, your driver will transfer you to Athens airport according to your flight details.

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    AthensOptional Activity

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Athens to Athens International Airport

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Athens

Included in Price

  • 14 nights accommodation
  • 15 activities
  • 14 breakfasts
  • Airport transfer
  • Entrance fees
  • Ground transportation
  • Licensed English speaking guides

Not Included in Price

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