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8-Day Athens and Santorini Experience

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Overview

Set out on an Athens and Santorini tour during which you'll spend eight days exploring the culture and beauty of Greece.

You'll begin your Greek experience with three days in Athens, where you'll explore the ancient treasures as well as getting a feel for the modern-day city. Highlights of your time in Athens will be exploring the city's most famous sites, a night out Greek-style and a food tour.

Once your time comes to an end in Athens, you'll catch a boat to the breathtaking island of Santorini, known for the striking whitewashed houses that cling to the cliffs. In Santorini, you'll be able to explore the southern part of the island, enjoy a sunset dinner from a catamaran in the bay and explore the vineyards during a wine tour. This will be the perfect finish to your Greek holiday.
Sightseeing
Food & Drink
Culture & Arts
Hiking & Trekking
Beach & Sea
Outdoors & Nature

Itinerary

Day 1

Begin your Athens and Santorini Tour!

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Begin your Athens and Santorini Tour!

Welcome to Athens. On arrival, you will be met by the tour assistant and transferred to your hotel in Athens. You'll be given a list of all the arts and music events happening in Athens during your stay as well as a great list of local restaurants for you to try during your stay in the Greek capital. In the evening, if you like, you can be collected from the hotel and transferred to a local restaurant for your first taste of Greek seafood cuisine.

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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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    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

Ancient History Walking Tour

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Ancient History Walking Tour

Arguably, the only way to see Athens is on foot. This way you'll be able to experience the vibe of the city, soak up the sounds and the smells as well as meet the delightful locals. You'll begin the day at the marvellous Acropolis of Athens and the Acropolis Museum. Moving on from the Acropolis, you'll explore many stunning ancient sites of Athens including the Panathenaic Stadium and the Temple of Olympian 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

Today you'll dive headfirst into Greek food culture and have a day of enjoying the flavours, tastes and smells of Greek food. You'll wander around the Athens Central Market, taking in the vibrant and colourful stalls selling herbs, spices and local delicacies. You'll discover the diversity and the deliciousness of Greek food on this special food tour and it will leave you wanting to try more.

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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

Off to Santorini!

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Off to Santorini!

Today, you'll pack up and move on to your next destination on tour Athens and Santorini tour. You'll travel to the stunning island of Santorini, famous for its whitewashed buildings that cling to the cliffs. The ferry to Santorini will take around 6 hours. Upon your arrival on the island, you will be met and transferred to your Santorini accommodation by the tour assistant. Your evening is free for you to spend it as you wish, whether that be dining at the local or at a local restaurant.

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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

Today you'll have the opportunity to see more of Santorini than the average tourist sees. The southern Santorini tour will take you to a 16th-century Monastery, numerous breathtaking viewpoints, a tour to the traditional village of Megalochori, a stop at Perivolos beach and a visit to a winery. Megalochori Village will be a particular highlight of the day as it is one of the most beautiful villages in Santorini.

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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

Today you have the day free to explore the island or relax on the beach as you wish. If you're looking to be a little more active, you could choose to hike the 10.5-kilometre Caldera Trail which will take you to stunning viewpoints over Santorini. In the evening, you'll be going on a sunset cruise on a catamaran where a beautiful Mediterranean dinner will be served on board. You'll also have plenty of opportunities to swim and snorkel during your cruise.

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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

Another beautiful day on this beautiful island to spend as you wish. Perhaps you'd like to take a walk through the towns, or maybe you'd like to find some stunning beaches or perhaps you'd like to go on a wine tour, the choice is yours! If you do want to try some local wines, the wine tour comes highly recommended as a top thing to do whilst in Santorini. You'll visit a vineyard, learn about the local viticulture and finish the day with a glass of wine and some local 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

Departure Day

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Departure Day

Today, you'll leave Santorini and continue your onward journey, wherever that may take you. You will be met by the tour assistant at your hotel after breakfast and transferred to the airport in time for your departure flight.

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    Restaurants

    Acroterra Rosa

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    Transportations

    Minivan from Acroterra Rosa to Santorini Airport

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Akrotiri

Included in Price

  • 7 nights accommodation
  • 12 activities
  • 7 breakfasts and 1 dinner
  • Airport transfer
  • Domestic flights
  • Ground transportation

Not Included in Price

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