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DAY 01: ATHENS
Athens - The city of the Olympic idea, of artists, culture. A city filled with contrasts and surprises. Arrival at
Eleftherios Venizelos Airport. Our transfer will be waiting for you at the airport. After boarding our luxurious
air-conditioned vehicle, sit back and relax as the driver transports you safely, smoothly, and efficiently at
your hotel.By check in, you will receive our representative's pack with your return voucher, her name and
contact information, date, time, and location of your transportation back to the airport on your departure
date.Free time at leisure. Overnight at Hotel
DAY 02: ATHENS- CITY TOUR
Get up early for your first breakfast in Athens, ask for a strong traditional Greek Coffee and get ready for the
most amazing city tour through history that ASIT choose for you and gives you an opportunity to observe the
striking contrasts that make Athens such a fascinating city!!!!!First stop, the Panathenaic Stadium where the
first Olympic Games of modern times were held in 1896. Then 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, the Hadrian's Arch, the Parliament and the memorial to the Unknown Soldier, the Academy,
the University, the National Library, the Constitution Square (Syntagma). Next stop, Acropolis with the
Architectural Masterpieces 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. Continue and visit the place where at last the statues found their home and admire the
wonders of the classical era: The new Acropolis museum. Transfer back to the hotel for relaxing. Overnight
at Hotel.
DAY 03: ATHENS – MYKONOS
Check out from the Hotel in Athens. Today you will be transferred from the hotel to the port, where by boat
we will reach Mykonos the world famous island of the Aegean and Mediterranean Sea. The capital of the
island, Hora or Mykonos Town is particularly charming and considered as one of the most beautiful little
cities of the Cyclades. It is representative of the island's architecture which is typically Cycladic with
whitewashed cubic houses with flat roofs, blue doors and windows, narrow paved streets, flowered
balconies and a picturesque and magical atmosphere. Arrival pick up and transfer to the hotel.Spend 2
magnificent relaxing days walking through the narrow streets in Mykonos town, lye on the beach and try
amazing cocktails & fruit punches. Enjoy the night life in many bars and clubs in Mykonos town
DAY 04: MYKONOS
After breakfast, Day is at leisure or you can choose an optional tour to Delos or City and Island tour
Tour to Delos “the island of light”, birthplace of Apollon and Artemis: Only a 45 minute boat ride away
from Mykonos is Delos. Delos was the centre of the Cyclades of the ancient world, home to the first
multicultural civilization and trade. Having been inhabited between 2500 and 69 b.C. Delos boasts of many
treasures remaining from these times. What we will see: The ancient market place “Agora”, The famous
terrace of the “Naxos lions”, The “Holy lake”, the ancients living quarters and theatre that give you a lively
vision of the daily life then; especially the houses of Dionysos and Kleopatra, the Trident, the Masks, the
Dolphins with their mosaics are a fantastic experience of art not to be missed. Furthermore there are the
Temple of Isis, the Egyptian goddess, the Roman water system and cisterns and the wonderful museum
with plenty of breathtaking mosaics, statues and many more objects found during the excavations. On our
guided tour we depart at 10pm from the old pier in Mykonos Town and we return at 2.30 pm. If you wish to
remain a little bit longer you can also take the last boat back at 3 pm in order to have some time at leisure or
maybe climb on Mount Kynthos to enjoy the view over all the surrounding Cycladic islands
OR
Jeep safari. See the hidden corners of the island of Mykonos many of them inaccessible unless by jeep.
Enjoy breathtaking views, rural areas, beautiful beaches and the unique feeling of driving in a jeep! Meeting
point at the Yacht Club / Old Port of Mykonos at 9:30 a.m. Our tour takes us first along the coast to Houlakia
beach and from there up to the light house. From there we drive through the area of Marathi past the dam
and Panormos beach to the bay of Agios Sostis. Then we drive to the area of Ano Mera where we have a
stop at Paleokastro, the ruins of a Venetian Castle. We explore the area around Ano Mera with its agriculture
and the nearby old abandoned mine. Lunch stop in a picturesque place (not included in the price). Then we
continue along the south coast and drive past Kalafatis and Kalo Livadi through the green area of Halara.
Our next stop is at Agrari Beach where we have time for a coffee and a swim. From there we head back for
Mykonos town having as the last high light of the tour a photo stop at the old castle above the city. The tour
ends at the Old Port at 6pm. Don't forget to take beach equipment, sun protection, water and good shoes.
Overnight at Hotel
DAY 05: MYKONOS – SANTORINI
Santorini the most romantic island of the Cyclades with the famous Oia sunset Departure from Mykonos and
transfer to Santorini, Arriving by sea is the best way, as the full impact of the cliffs and Caldera are best seen
from a boat. Check in at the hotel. Free time at leisure.
DAY 06: SANTORINI
After breakfast, Day is at leisure or you can choose an optional tour to Volcano tour
Volcano tour (half day). The tour starts by bus from the pick- up point which brings you to the port of
Athinios, where you will board the boat Manolios. Starting the tour you will set sail to the Volcanic Island of
Nea Kameni, there you will stop and have the opportunity to walk up the ascending soil path and approach
the crater of the still active Volcano. After seeing the crater you walk back down the dirt path to the boat
which will bring you to the second lava island Palea Kameni, where you find the hot Springs. The boat makes
a stop and you can swim in the green sulphur waters of the hot springs, wet your feet or just enjoy the view.
The tour ends in Athinios port where we board the bus to bring you back to the point you started from.
(Kindly note that there is a 2.00€ entrance fee to the volcano, by local Authorities collected on the spot).
OR
Caldera& Oia sunset at Santorini.
Caldera & Oia sunset. Starting by bus from the pick-up point we arrive at the port of Athinios where we
board the boat King Thiras. Our first stop will be the Volcanic Island of Nea Kameni where we walk up the
ascending soil path and approach the crater of the still active Volcano to reach the crater. After reaching the
crater you walk down the dirt path to the boat to continue our journey to the Island of Palea Kameni where
the boat will stop around 50 meters from the opening and you can swim in the green sulphur waters of the
hot springs, wet your feet or just enjoy the view. The journey continues after the hot springs to Thirassia
Island which was once part of Santorini before the big Explosion of the Volcano. There you will stay for two
hours and you will have the opportunity to do some activities like swimming on the beach of Thirassia, have
lunch next to the Sea or just explore the Village of Manolas with its winding steps and traditional houses. Our
boat “King Thiras” brings us then to the port of Amoudi underneath Oia where you will walk up the steps to
reach Oia in order to enjoy one of the most amazing sunsets in the world. The tour ends 30 minutes after the
sunset when you will gather at the pickup point in Oia where the bus will be waiting to bring you back to the
point where you started from.
(Kindly note that there is a 2.00€ entrance fee to the volcano, by local Authorities collected on the spot).
Overnight at Hotel
DAY 07: SANTORINI - ATHENS
After having your last breakfast with the magnificent "Caldera" overview you will have some free time
for taking last pictures and shopping souvenirs. Departure from Santorini and arrival at Piraeus – Athens.
Transfer to hotel. Check in at the hotel. Overnight.
DAY 08: ATHENS – HOMEBOUND
After breakfast, Transfer to Eleftherios Venizelos airport for your flight back home having the best
impression from your trip. Tour Ends !