Five days in Santorini. "..A savage place! as holy and enchanted
As e'er beneath a waning moon was haunted.." Ia the most fascinating, frightening and romantic village maybe in the world. Three days sightseeing in Athens and a 7 day yacht cruise to the Greek islands. A breathtaking view from your hotel in Santorini Volcano Villas. You can also stay at Fira at Porto Carra Hotel right on the edge of the Caldera facing the volcano with amazing sunsets. If you want to feel like a small Greek tycoon then choose Katikies in Ia, or Chromata hotel in Fira.
Your Itinerary:
Day 1 - Wednesday - Athens. Arrival in Athens. Report to the hotel Philippos or Herodion located near the Acropolis. Afternoon at leisure to stroll around in Old Athens -Plaka area- with plenty of taverns and shops. Overnight.
Day 2 - Thursday - A half day sightseeing tour of Athens including the Acropolis with its many monuments.Departs at 09.15 and returns at 13.00. Athens by night tour with Greek dances and dinner in Plaka area.Overnight.
Day 3 - Friday - After a prearranged time you will be picked up and transferred to your yacht. The Aegean Lady sails out from Lavrio and the H and B from Pireaus. Embark the yacht. After a welcome party the captain sets sails for a cruise that you will always remember.Sail to Kythnos. Dinner. Overnight.
Day 4 - Saturday - Kythnos - Paros. Early morning sail for Paros - arrive around 11:30.- one of the most beautiful islands of the Cyclades.This lovely island has succeeded in maintaining delicate balances between Greek traditional life and the demands of sophisticated modern visitors. Know since the antiquity for its translucent marble. Ancient sculptors used marble extracted from Paros for their best works, including “Venus of Milos” and “Hermes” by Praxitele. A visit to the Our Lady of 100 Gates church is a must. Beautiful beaches, good restaurants and shopping. Arrive around 11.30. Visit. Overnight.
Day 5 - Sunday - Paros - Santorini. Sail for Santorini, one of the highlights of the cruise. Optional tour of the island, visiting the Akrotiri excavations. Enjoy spectacular view. Dinner. Overnight.
Day 6 - Monday - Santorini - Naxos. Sail from Santorini to Naxos one of the most fertile island of the Cyclades. Visit. Overnight.
Day 7 - Tuesday - Naxos - Mykonos. Sail for Mykonos -the jet-set island with dazzling white houses, excellent shopping, entertainment and nightlife. Overnight.
Day 8 - Wednsday - Tinos - Delos - Syros. Departure in the morning for optional visit to Delos, the sacred island of Apollo. This uninhabited island is one vast archaeological site and in ancient time was the cultural and religious center of the Aegean from 9 BC and for approximately a thousand years. Splendid remains of these glorious times can still be seen. Sail to the capital of the Cyclades, Syros. Visit.Overnight.
Day 9 - Thursday - Syros - Sounion - Piraeus. In the morning sail from Syros for Cape Sounion. Cruise along the Riviera Attika.Lunch en route and in the afternoon proceed to Marina Zea in Piraeus. Arrive around 4:00 pm. Afternoon at leisure to explore Piraeus. Optional evening trip to attend the famous Dora Stratou’s Folk Dancing performance at the Philopappus Hill, followed with a dinner at Piraeus Tourkolimano yacht harbor. Overnight on board.
Day 10 - Friday - Piraeus - Athens. Early morning after breakfast, disembarkation and transfer back to Athens at 09:00 am. Overnight in Athens.
Day 11 - Saturday - Early morning transfer to Pireaus to embark the ferry to Santorini. Arrive in Santorini. Transfer to the hotel. Optional dinner at IA overlooking the caldera. Overnight.
Day 12 - Sunday - Visit the anceint Minoan civilization setlement Acrotiri and the musem. Afternoon free. We suggest swimming at the black beach Perissa.Visit Fira and have a drink at one of these little places hunging from the cliffs. Overnight.
Day 13 - Monday - Day at leisure. Shopping. Take a walk at Fira and enjoy a donkey ride from the old port of Fira. Overnight.
Day 14 - Tuesday - A boat trip to volcano. Balance of the day at leisure. Overnight.
Day 15 - Wednesday - After a pre arranged time you will be picked up and transferred to the airport for your flight back to Athens for the connecting departure flight back home.
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Price Includes:
- Accommodation in comfortable cabins with private facilities and airconditioning
- Half-board: American buffet breakfast and one main meal daily including. Captain’s Dinner. Greek Night Buffet, free coffee
- English Speaking Cruise Coordinator
- 3 nights stay at the superior B class hotel Philipposor, or in A class hotel Heridon for supplement of $25 per night per person
- 4 nights hotel accommodation in a superior hotel overlooking the caldera with a swimming pool in Ia Santorini. Volcano Villas
- Half day Athens sightseeing tour
- Athens By Night Tour with Greek dancing and dinner in Plaka area
- Half day tour to Acrotiri Santorini
- Entrance fees during guided tours
- All transfers mentioned
- A boat trip to volcano
- Ferry tickets Pireaus- Santorini
- Air tickets Santorini - Athens
Price does not include:
- Meals not mentioned above
- Beverages
- Tip to crew and tour guides
- Optional shore excursions on the islands during the cruise
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