Best of Greece | 9 days / 8 nights
Discover the enchanting delights of Athens, Delphi, Meteora, Mykonos and Santorini in this unforgettable 9-day tour.
Short program description.
Best of Greece 9 days 8 nights.Athens, Delphi, Meteora,Mykonos,Santorini.
overnights: Athens 2, Meteora 1, Athens 1,Mykonos 2,Santorini 2.
Day 1 | Arrival to Athens airport. Meet and greet with our driver and private transfer to the hotel – Free day. Overnight in Athens.
Day 2 | Athens city tour including pick up/drop off and entrance tickets to Acropolis hill – Free afternoon. Overnight in Athens.
Day 3 | Starting the two-day guided luxury bus tour from Athens to Delphi, and Kalambaka. Overnight in Kalampaka.
Day 4 | Return the second day after visiting Meteora through Thermopylae to Athens. Overnight in Athens.
Day 5 | Pick up from your hotel and transfer to Piraeus port. Speed Ferry from Piraeus to Mykonos. Transfer to your hotel – Free afternoon. Overnight in Mykonos.
Day 6 | Mykonos Free Day. Optional local tour or cruise. Overnight in Mykonos.
Day 7 | Pick up from your hotel and transfer to Mykonos port. Speed Ferry from Mykonos to Santorini. Transfer to your hotel – Free afternoon. Overnight in Santorini.
Day 8 | Santorini Free day. Optional local tour or cruise. Overnight in Santorini.
Day 9 | Departure from Santorini. Transfer to the port or the airport for your return to Athens.
Optional: day 9 : for your return from Santorini to Athens
1st option: 1-hour flight to Athens. The price is 140 € per person. Connect with your flight home.
2nd option: Speed ferry tickets 12:30-18:00. The price is 100 € per person. Transfer to the Airport or Hotel in Athens.
3rd option: regular ferry tickets 15:30-23:30 .The price is 80 € per person.Transfer to the Airport or to Hotel in Athens.
4th option: you may plan to return with one of the previous options 1-2-3 and stay an extra overnight in Athens.
Please inform us of your chosen option and we add this to the final cost.
Itinerary
- Day 01. Arrival / Athens
- Arrival at Athens airport. Welcome assistance and private transfer to your hotel. Rest of the day is at leisure. After you are settled in your room, you may follow an optional tour/cruise.
You may check the full list of our optional tours/cruises here.. Overnight in Athens - Day 02. City tour / Athens
- After breakfast, the day starts with a half-day tour dedicated to exploring the city of Athens.
This half-day tour departs with a panoramic tour to the most important monuments and landmarks of the city of Athens including the Panathinaikon stadium, the Zappeion, the temple of Olympian Zeus, Syntagma Square, the Parliament, the tomb of the unknown soldier, the Academy, the University, the National Library, and the old Parliament.
We continue our guided visit to the "Sacred Rock" of Acropolis in order to admire the Parthenon, the Erechtheion, the Propylaea & the Temple of Athena Nike.
Our tour ends with a visit to the new, spectacular Acropolis Museum . A marvel of architecture with a full exhibition of the glory of Ancient Athens. The museum is also voted one of the best museums in the world.
Transfer to your hotel or, alternatively, explore Plaka, the picturesque old part of the city, and why not, do some shopping at Ermou street.
Overnight in Athens - Day 03. Delphi / Kalambaka.
- After our breakfast, we depart northwards towards Delphi, which used to be the most sacred place in the world and a pilgrimage center for many centuries in antiquity. You will admire the Sanctuary of Apollo, walk the Sacred way, and visit the temple of Apollo, home of Pythia (the oracle). In the afternoon, and after a short break for lunch (not included), we will be crossing the mountains of central Greece to arrive in Kalambaka for dinner and overnight.
- Day 04. Meteora / Athens.
- This morning we will be visiting Meteora. Amazing rock formations, like towers of sandstone, stand ageless, and have provided sacred retreat for monks over the centuries. A number of monasteries are hidden on top of Meteora. The view over the plain is breathtaking. Meteora is considered among the most beautiful areas of mainland Greece and belongs to UNESCO's list of world heritage monuments. After our visit, we will take the road back to Athens. On the way, we will make a short stop at Thermopylae, to admire the statue of Leonidas, king of Sparta. Overnight in Athens.
- Day 03. Piraeus – Mykonos / Mykonos
- In the morning, we will be transferred to the port of Piraeus to catch the Speed ferry to Mykonos. Arrival in Mykonos and transfer to your hotel. Rest of the day at leisure to explore the island or for an optional tour.
Overnight in Mykonos. - Day 04. At leisure / Mykonos
- At leisure to explore the famous island, a meeting point of the international “jet set”. Discover its amazing beaches, and enjoy the unique night-life.
Below are some suggestions for today:
- Half day or full day cruise with a visit on Delos island
- Jeep safari or scuba diving
You may check the full list of our optional tours/cruises here.
Overnight in Mykonos. - Half day or full day cruise with a visit on Delos island
- Day 05. Mykonos – Santorini / Santorini
- After breakfast, transfer to the port of Mykonos in time to catch the speed ferry to Santorini. Arrival in Santorini and transfer to your hotel. Rest of the day at leisure.
Overnight in Santorini. - Day 06. At leisure / Santorini
- At leisure to explore the magical island of Santorini. Discover Fira & Oia with the breathtaking views to the volcano, and enjoy one of the best sunsets in the Aegean.
Our suggestions for the island are the following:
- Discover the unique black-sanded and red-sanded beaches
- Visit Oia to enjoy the famous sunset
- Take a half day or full day cruise to the volcano and to the hot springs for swimming
You may check the full list of our optional tours/cruises here.
Overnight in Santorini. - Discover the unique black-sanded and red-sanded beaches
- Day 09. Departure to Athens or home country
- At the appropriate time after breakfast , we transfer you to the airport or to the port.
Options: Day 9 |
1st option: 1-hour flight to Athens. The price is 140 € per person. Connect with your flight home.
2nd option: Speed ferry tickets 12:30-18:00. The price is 100 € per person. Transfer to the Airport or Hotel in Athens.
3rd option: regular ferry tickets 15:30-23:30 .The price is 70 € per person. Transfer to the Airport or to Hotel in Athens.
4th option: you may plan to return with one of the previous options 1-2-3 and stay an extra overnight in Athens.
Please inform us of your chosen option and we add this to the final cost.
IN CASE OF YOUR FLIGHT NEEDS we can reorganize the program and visit the islands FIRST SANTORINI AND FINAL MYKONOS.
.In this case we will ask for your acceptance before we book.
Additional Information:
- Transfers: All transfers offered in private basis by luxury taxis with an English-speaking driver
- Ferries: We use High-speed ferries in economy class. From Crete to Athens private cabin for two. Upgrades to Business or VIP class are upon request.
- Flights: This tour can be operated, partially or entirely, by flights on request.
- Hotels: First Class (4*) including breakfast. Tourist Class (3*) and Superior Class (5*) rates, upon request.
- Extra Nights: this is possible upon request before any booking in one or more destinations.
- Local Tours/Cruises: Typically group-based up to 40. Private or small-group options are available upon request.
- Seasonal Note: From November 1st to April 1st each year, this tour is operated upon request using flights for inter-island transfers or all routes due to speed ferry schedule limitations.
Schedule / Prices
Daily departures from
Period: Daily departures from 01/03/2025 to 30/10/2025
All Prices are per person in Euro
The mentioned prices below are guaranteed for confirmed bookings up to 50 days before the departure date. For requests less than 50 days before the departure date, the prices are subject to change depending on availability.
Price per person on First Class (4*) | ||||
Arrival Dates 2025 | Single | Double / Twin | Triple | Child |
March | € 2400 | € 1350 | € 1250 | € 900 |
April | € 2750 | € 1550 | € 1450 | € 900 |
May | € 2850 | € 1650 | € 1550 | € 900 |
June -July – August | € 2950 | € 1750 | € 1650 | € 1000 |
September | € 2900 | € 1700 | € 1600 | € 900 |
October | € 2750 | € 1550 | € 1450 | € 900 |
Novemb -Decemb -January-february | Request | Request | Request | Request |
4* Hotel List
The hotels mentioned below are indicative and are subject to change depending on availability.
Athens Hotels 4*
Athens Zafolia Hotel, Polis Grand Hotel, The Golden Age Hotel of Athens,
The Athenian Callirhoe Exclusive Hotel
Santorini Hotels 4*
Rose Bay Hotel, Strogili Hotel, El Greco Resort & Spa, Santorini Palace Hotel,
Santo Miramare Resort
Mykonos Hotels 4*
Aeolos Resort, Yiannaki Hotel, Pelican Bay Art Hotel Mykonos,
San Antonio Summerland, Rhenia Mykonos
optional extra days and nighs.Ask us for a quotation.
at any of Athens-Mykonos -Santorini or
Crete heraklion Hotels 4*
Milos island hotels 4*
Included
- Accommodation on BB, 3 nights in Athens 1 night in Kalampaka 2 nights in Mykonos and 2 nights in Santorini
- Athens city tour with Acropolis and Acropolis museum, on SIC, including English speaking guide.
- The 2-day Delphi-Meteora tour on SIC, hotel on half-board basis (breakfast and dinner)
- Private transfers with English-speaking driver
- Ferry tickets Piraeus – Mykonos and Mykonos – Santorini with high-speed ferries on economy class.
- Meet & Greet service for tour briefing and orientation, by an English speaking representative
- All entrance/admission fees to sites and museums
- All taxes
Not Included
- Any meals other than those mentioned above
- Any drinks during included meals
- Any tips
- Any porterage at hotels.
- All personal expenses
- Everything that is not specifically mentioned in the "Included" section
Notes
- Ferry schedules are subject to change without prior notice, and the itinerary may not be possible on certain dates at the beginning and at the end of the season.
- An “overnight stay” tax applies to all accommodations in Greece. This tax is charged on a per room per night basis and amounts to € 3,00 for 3* hotels, € 7,00 for 4* hotels, and € 10,00 for 5* hotels.
This tax is NOT included in our rates and should be paid locally on the spot by the clients. - Any special request for an upgrade is accepted upon hotel availability and with extra cost.
- Entrance/admission fees to various sites and museums are set by the Greek government, and in case of change, prices will be adjusted accordingly. Currently, included entrance fees are based on rates valid as of November 1st, 2019.
- The above rates include a VAT of 24%. In case of a change in VAT, prices will be adjusted accordingly.
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