Best of Athens with Santorini — 4 Nights Greece
Athens + Santorini
Overview
Athens is the capital of Greece and one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in Europe, with recorded history of about 3,400 years and habitation since the 11th millennium B.C. On arrival, a local representative arranges your transfer to the hotel for check-in and time at leisure. In the evening, you are free to explore the city independently, including shopping areas and nightlife. During your stay in Athens, you join a city tour that covers major landmarks. You visit the Panathenaic Stadium, where the first modern Olympic Games were held in 1896 (short stop), then pass the Prime Minister’s residence (former Royal Palace) guarded by the Evzones, the Temple of Olympian Zeus, Hadrian’s Arch, the Parliament and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, the Academy, the University, the National Library, and Constitution Square (Syntagma). At the Acropolis, you see key monuments from the Classical period: the Propylaea, the Temple of Athena Nike, the Erechtheion, and the Parthenon. The tour continues to the Acropolis Museum to view artifacts from the site. You are then transferred to Athens port to board a ferry to Santorini, a volcanic island in the southern Cyclades in the Aegean Sea. The island is known for its caldera, sea views, cliffs and whitewashed Cycladic houses. On arrival, the evening is free for independent exploration. Another day is dedicated to a boat excursion. After breakfast, you travel by bus from the pick-up point to Athinios port and board a boat that sails near the old port of Fira. The first stop is Nea Kameni, a volcanic island where you walk along a path to the crater of the still active volcano. The trip continues to Palea Kameni, with a stop about 50 meters from the hot springs for swimming or viewing from the boat. The boat then proceeds to Thirasia Island, once part of Santorini before a major volcanic eruption. You have about two hours there for swimming, lunch by the sea, or a visit to the village of Manolas with its steps and traditional houses. Afterwards, the boat goes to the port of Oia. You walk up to the village, known for its sunset viewpoint. The tour ends about 30 minutes after sunset, and you return by bus to the original pick-up point. On the final day, after breakfast at the hotel, you are transferred to the airport at a time that matches your onward flight from Greece.
Itinerary
Arrive in Athens, capital of Greece and one of the oldest cities in Europe, with recorded history of about 3,400 years and habitation since the 11th millennium B.C. After arrival, meet the local representative and transfer to your hotel. Check in and use the rest of the day at leisure. In the evening, you are free to explore the city independently, including shopping areas and nightlife.
Join a guided city tour of Athens. Visit the Panathenaic Stadium, where the first modern Olympic Games took place in 1896 (short stop). Continue past the Prime Minister’s residence (former Royal Palace) guarded by the Evzones, the Temple of Olympian Zeus, Hadrian’s Arch, the Parliament and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, the Academy, the University, the National Library and Constitution Square (Syntagma). At the Acropolis, visit the Propylaea, the Temple of Athena Nike, the Erechtheion and the Parthenon. Conclude with a visit to the Acropolis Museum to view exhibits from the classical era.
Transfer from your hotel to Athens port and board the ferry to Santorini, a volcanic island in the southern Cyclades in the Aegean Sea. On arrival in Santorini, proceed to your hotel. The island is known for its caldera, sea views, cliffs and Cycladic whitewashed houses. The evening is free at leisure for independent exploration of Santorini.
After breakfast, depart by bus from the designated pick-up point to Athinios port and board the excursion boat. Sail close to the old port of Fira and make the first stop at Nea Kameni, a volcanic island. Walk along the path to the crater of the active volcano. Continue to the second volcanic island, Palea Kameni. The boat stops approximately 50 meters from the hot springs, where you can swim in the sulphur waters or remain on board. After the hot springs, sail to Thirasia Island, once part of Santorini before a major eruption. Spend about two hours there, with time to swim, have lunch by the sea or visit the village of Manolas with its steps and traditional houses. Then sail to the port of Oia and walk up to the village, known for its sunset viewpoint. The tour ends about 30 minutes after sunset. Meet at the specified pick-up point in Oia for the bus transfer back to your starting point. Overnight in Santorini.
Breakfast at the hotel. At the scheduled time for your onward flight, transfer to the airport for departure from Greece.
Itinerary details may vary by travel date.
Inclusion & Exclusion
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Terms & Conditions
- Any additional expenses due to extended stay resulting from flight delays, schedule changes or cancellations must be borne solely by the guest, and the tour operator will not be responsible for these costs; however, the tour operator will extend all reasonably possible assistance.
- Holiday Surcharge will be additional if applicable
- We are not holding any reservations of air seats, hotel rooms, conference rooms etc. Final availability status will only be known when we request for bookings.
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- All Prices are in Indian Rupees and subject to change without prior notice.
- 100% of total tour cost
- 75% of total tour cost or non refundable component whichever is higher
- 100% Non Refundable
- 75% Non Refundable
- 30% Non Refundable
Hotel & accommodation
3 Stars · Standard — Athenian Montaza Hotel· Deluxe — Grand Hotel· Deluxe — Athenaeum Smart· Premium — Royal Olympic Hotel
3 Stars · Standard — Nikos· Deluxe — El Greco· Premium — Costa Grand Hotel
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Fare summary
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