The Greek Experience - Tourist Class

Transfer from Athens airport to hotel. Rest of the day at leisure.

Enjoy a half day city tour of the most famous sites of Athens including the Acropolis and its museum, Parthenon, the first Olympic Stadium, Temple of Olympian Zeus and Hadrian’s Arch. (B) 

Travel to Delphi enjoying the breathtaking scenery on the drive – particularly those of Mount Parnassus. Delphi was once revered as the centre of the earth. Now it is both an archaeological site and a modern town in the valley of Phocis. See the Temple of Apollo, theatre and stadium. After a lunch stop, continue onto Kalambaka, admiring the traditional picturesque villages along the way. Dinner and overnight in Kalambaka. (B, D)

Today, visit the six monasteries of Meteora built on natural sandstone rock pillars. Admire exquisite Byzantine Art and take a look at what monastic life in the 14th Century was like. Return to Athens via Thermopylae, the site of the battle once lost by the heroic band of 300 Spartans against the Persians. (B)

Early morning transfer to Piraeus Port for your ferry to Mykonos. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure. Perhaps take the opportunity to discover some of the fascinating and unique shops in the labyrinth of Mykonos Town. (B)

Optional day tour to the island of Delos, once the political hub of Ancient Greece. Located just near Mykonos, it is one of the most important mythological, historical and archaeological sites in Greece. Or wander around the fascinating town filled with character from the Windmills, to Little Venice and even the little cafes along the bay. Perhaps laze by the beach during the day and spend the night enjoying the famous Mykonian nightlife. (B) 

Day at leisure. Enjoy the beach or lounge by the pool. Make sure you enjoy a traditional Greek meal in one of the local taverna’s or enjoy a drink while admiring the gorgeous sunset. (B)

Transfer from your hotel to the port for your high-speed ferry or hydrofoil to Santorini, the island famous for the white-washed buildings and the un-paralleled sunset views. Santorini is essentially what remains after an enormous volcanic explosion that destroyed the earliest settlements on a formerly single island, and created the current geological caldera. Upon arrival, transfer to hotel. (B)

An optional day tour to the Volcano. Sail around the island and swim in the healing warm springs. Take the time to discover some of the many traditional villages scattered across the island including the heritage village of Finikia or take the donkey or cable car ride down the cliff. (B)

Day at leisure to admire and explore one of the world’s most recognisable islands. Wander the winding roads and shop along the way. Enjoy a meal watching the postcard sunset over the Caldera. (B)

Transfer from your hotel to Santorini airport. End of services. (B)