Greece (06Nights & 07Days)

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DAY 1: Athens – Welcome to Athens, the historical capital of Europe, where the Old meets the New.

Meet your Tour Manager at IGI Delhi airport as we gear up for an unforgettable adventure to the mesmerizing destination of Greece!

Arrival at Eleftherios Venizelos Airport. Our transfer will be waiting for you at the airport. After boarding our coach, transfer to the hotel, check in and relax after your long flight for some time. We leave later in evening for a night tour at the modern Metropolis which lives in the moment, with the Parthenon towering over it a great reminder of the past. We will start with a short panoramic drive through the City Center and at the slope of the sacred hill, you will be able to see, admire and photo the illuminated Acropolis. We continue from here with a pleasant walk through the narrow picturesque streets of Plaka, the old city, where you will have time for shopping. Dinner at Greek typical tavern with folklore show and live music. Return to hotel. Overnight at Athens.

Day 2: Athens City tour “A journey through history”.

After a leisurely breakfast we leave for city tour. We will start our tour with the Panathenaic Stadium where the first Olympic Games of modern times were held in 1896. We will continue and pass by the Prime Minister’s residence (ex. Royal Palace), guarded by the Euzones in their colorful uniform, the Temple of Olympian Zeus – one of the largest in antiquity, the Hadrian’s Arch – the symbolic entrance to the city, the Parliament and the memorial to the Unknown Soldier, the Academy, the University, the National Library, the Syntagma – Constitution Square. Next stop, Acropolis with the Architectural Masterpieces in the world of the Golden Age of Athens: The Propylaea, the Temple of Athena Nike, the Erechtheion and finally “the harmony between material and spirit”, the monument that “puts order in the mind”, the Parthenon. Only 300m away from the sacred rock of Acropolis stands the impressive New Acropolis Museum where at last 4000 priceless statues found their home and admire the wonders of the classical era. Transfer to restaurant for dinner and then to the hotel. Overnight at Athens.

Day 3: Athens – Santorini.

Breakfast, check out from the hotel and transfer to port, for your speed boat to Santorini. Arrival, pickup and transfer to Indian restaurant for lunch and then to hotel for check in. Free evening at leisure, transfer for dinner at restaurant and overnight at Santorini.

Day 4: Santorini – City and Island tour.

After breakfast This bus tour takes us to the Center of the island and on the highest point where you will visit the hidden gems of the area. The first stop of the tour is the 16th century Monastery of Prophet Elias which was built on the highest point of the Island 550 meters above sea level. From there you will have a panoramic view of the whole island. After Prophet Elias we will continue to the village of Pyrgos, with its Cycladic architecture, Byzantine churches and a Venetian Castle. The village is one of the highest points of the Island and the View is amazing overlooking the North West part of Santorini. Lunch at restaurant. We continue our tour to Red, Black beach of Perivolos and then we will depart for Fira the capital town of the island. Wondering through the white cob bled streets of Fira a town of about 2000 inhabitants one gets the feel of the old-world charm blended in with the modern day comforts and Gold Street where someone can find the most interesting jewelry. Last stop is the traditional village of Oia which is on the northern tip of the island, high on the cliff top. Oia hosts the most magnificent views on Santorini and a picturesque road with cliffs on one side and sea on the other leads to this attractive village typical of Santorini’s architecture with houses sunk deep into the volcanic soil, their whitewashed walls and blue domes sparkling in the sunlight.

Dinner at restaurant and overnight at Santorini.

Day 5: Santorini – Mykonos.

After leisurely breakfast, check out and transfer to Athens port for your ferry boat to Mykonos. Arrival, pick up and transfer to restaurant for lunch and then to hotel for check in and time at leisure. In the evening dinner at restaurant , transfer back to hotel. Overnight at Mykonos.

Day 6: Mykonos – City and Island tour.

After leisurely breakfast we start out tour to the city of Makonos. This tour sweeps through the medieval town of Mykonos also known as the “chora”, being famous as a cosmopolitan island due to the lifestyle and a variety of visitors all around the world, We offer you an opportunity of a lifetime to experience first-hand the true beauty of the Mykonian town, by walking you through its history and re-living some of its past memories. As you will be walking down the coastal paved road, we will pass Manto Square, where the famous monument of Manto Mavrogenous stands, a Greek heroine of the Greek War of Independence. Right after Lunch we will head down the famous Matoyianni area, where you will find clothing and footwear shops of famous fashion brands and you will see attractions such as the 3 wells, the home of Manto Mavrogenous mother and the Maritime Museum. Crossing the narrow winding paths, through the castle of the Chora and the Scarpa area where ‘Little Venice’ is located, which is famous for its picturesque medieval two storey houses, you can admire the elaborate church of “Panagia Paraportiani”, one of the most famous architectural structures in Greece. We continue our tour by bus to explore the island, visiting some of the most famous beaches and the inner land- scape. We see fishermen and kaikia, small private chapels and houses built in typical Cycladic style. In the second main village of Mykonos, Ano Mera, an idyllic place 6km from town, where the guests have enough free time for a stroll around the traditional square and they can visit the monk monastery Panagia Tourliani built in the 16th century. Dinner at restaurant and transfer back to hotel. We check for our flight to Athens. Overnight at Athens.

Day 7: Athens.

Breakfast, check out and transfer to the airport for your flight back to Delhi, having beautiful memories from your trip!

INCLUSIONS

• Accommodation in absolutly luxury properties in Mykonos and Santorini. (5Star) Athens – 4 Star.
• Airfares – (Ethihad Airways- Upto 69,000)
• All transfers and tours on private basis.
• Entrance fees at Acropolis Archaeological Site & Museum.
• 6 Lunches and 6 dinners (we will be doing a mix of Greek, Lebanese, Indian and Continental cuisines).
• Ferry economy class ticket: Athens – Mykonos
• Speed boat economy ticket Mykonos – Santorini

EXCLUSIONS

• International airfares
• Any items or services which is not specified in the itinerary.
• Drinks and beverages are charged as per consumption.
• Anything not specifically mentioned in “What you Tour Price includes”
• Tips laundry, telephone, optional excursions & other items of a persona nature.