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ATHENS
with 04-day MAINLAND TOUR plus Mykonos and Santorini |
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DAY
01 - Arrival to Athens: |
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Arrival
to Athens Airport and meet for transfer on to the hotel. Rest
of the day is then at leisure (as per your flight arrival time).
Overnight in Athens. |
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DAY
02 - Athens Sightseeing City Tour: |
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Breakfast
served at the hotel then meet in the lobby to join on the half
day morning tour which takes you see the center of the city,
Constitution Square (Syntagma Square), the House of Parliament,
the Memorial to the Unknown Soldier, the National Library, Evzones
in their picturesque uniform and the Presidential Palace. On
the way to the Acropolis, you also see the Temple of the Olympian
Zeus and Hadrian's Arch. At the Acropolis visit its Museum and
the architectural masterpieces of the Propylaea, Temple of Athens
Nike, Erechteion and finally, the monument that puts order in
the mind, the Parthenon. Afternoon at leisure for you to relax
or further explore around other areas of Athens such as the
Plaka on your own. Overnight Athens. |
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DAY
03 - Mainland Tour, Epidaurus and Mycenea: |
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Breakfast,
check-out and depart on a tour to visit some of the mainland
highlights. Leave Athens by the Coastal Road to the Corinth
Canal (short stop). Drive on and visit the Theatre of Epidauros
famous for its remarkable acoustics. Then proceed to the town
of Nauplion (short stop) & drive on to Mycenae to visit
the Archaeological Site and the Tomb of Agamemnon. Depart for
Oympia, "cradle of the Olympic Game" through the Central
Peloponnese and the towns of Tripolis and Megalopolis. Overnight
in Olympia. |
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DAY
04 - Olympia to Delphi: |
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In
the morning visit the Archaeological Site with the Sanctuary
of Olympian Zeus, the Ancient Stadium and the Archaeological
Museum. Then drive through the plains of Eliad and Achaia until
the new magnificent bridge which crosses the Corinthian Bay
from Rion to Antirion. Pass by the picturesque towns of Nafpactos
(Lepanto) and Itea until arrival to Delphi. Overnight in Delphi. |
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DAY
05 - Delphi to Kalambaka: |
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Morning
visit to the Archaeological Site and the Museum of Delphi. Then
depart for Kalambaka, a small town situated at the foot of the
astonishing complex of Meteora. Overnight Kalambaka. |
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DAY
06 - Meteora Monasteries: |
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Visit
Meteora and enjoy a unique and impressive scenery with ageless
Monasteries, containing priceless historical and religious treasures,
standing between Earth and Sky atop huge rocks. Return to Athens
via Trikala, Lamia and Thermopylae (visit Leonida's Monument).
Arrival back to Athens in the early evening. Overnight in Athens.
(For the visit to the Monasteries ladies need to wear a skirt,
gentlemen long trousers). |
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DAY
07 - Athens to Mykonos: |
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Breakfast,
check-out and meet in the hotel lobby for transfer to Piraeus
Port. Board the standard or highspeed ferry for morning departure
to Mykonos. On arrival meet for transfer to hotel with the rest
of the day at leisure. Overnight in Mykonos. (Flights Athens
to Mykonos are also available.) |
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DAY
08 - Leisure time in Mykonos: |
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Breakfast
at hotel and a full free day at leisure to relax on one of the
many beaches, to sightsee around Mykonos town or take a day
trip to the nearby island of Delos. Don't forget about the amazing
nightlife for which the island is famous. Overnight in Mykonos. |
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DAY
09 - Mykonos to Santorini: |
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Breakfast,
check-out and morning at leisure until early afternoon transfer
to the port. Here you board the highspeed ferry for travel to
the island of Santorini. On arrival meet for transfer to the
hotel, check-in and remainder of the late afternoon and evening
at leisure. Overnight Santorini. |
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DAY
10 - Explore Santorini at leisure: |
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Today
you again have a free day at leisure to relax or explore around
the capital of the island, Fira. Other options include visiting
the various beaches with black, red and gold coloured sand or
maybe you prefer to take a cable car or donkey ride up the cliff.
Overnight in Santorini. |
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DAY
11 - Santorini to Athens by ferry or flight: |
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Breakfast,
check-out and free time at leisure until transfer to the port
to board the standard or highspeed ferry for return to Athens
(flights also available). On arrival meet at the port/airport
for transfer to the hotel and check-in. Overnight in Athens. |
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DAY
12 - Departure: |
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Breakfast,
check out and as per your flight time transfer to Athens International
Airport. |
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