11-Day Athens, Santorini and Naxos

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Today you'll enjoy a guided tour to Parthenon, the Erectheion, Acropolis museum, and continue to the imposing Roman Agora, the vivid life of Monastiraki Square. Youll also visit Athens Central Market with little shops selling herbs and local delicacies. Afterwards, you'll explore the National Gardens and the extraordinary Panathenaic Stadium, where the first modern Olympic Games took place, among other amazing sites. Come the evening, you'll experience Athens by night with a crawl of the bars.

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Get ready to bite into a sweet, cream-filled, crunchy filo layered pie called bougatsa, and fork into perfectly fried doughnut balls drenched in honey called loukoumades. Whilst on this food tour of the city, you'll also savour a satisfying medley of flavours from warm pita bread filled with seasoned grilled meat, fresh vegetables and a traditional sauce, called Gyros. In between all this, you’ll taste Feta cheese, Greek olives, sip Greek wines and take a walk through Athen's central market.

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After breakfast, you will be met by your driver and transferred to Piraeus port. From here, you will catch the ferry to the stunning island of Santorini, which will take around 6 hours. Upon your arrival on the island, you will be transferred to your Santorini accommodation. Your evening is free so you can either dine at the hotel or make your way to one of the many local restaurants the island has to offer.

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Today, you'll spend the day on a guided tour of the southern part of Santorini. The tour will include a trip to a 16th-century Monastery, numerous stunning viewpoints across the island, a tour of the traditional village of Megalochori, and a stop at Perivolos beach. You'll also visit a winery, where you'll be able to sample the various local wines made on the island. Your evening is free to spend as you wish.

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Today, you will have most of the day to yourself. You can either explore the town, the stunning beaches or hike the highly recommended Caldera Trail. The trail will take around 3-5 hours depending on how often you stop to soak up the beautiful views. In the evening, you'll enjoy a sunset cruise on a catamaran where dinner will be served on board and you will have plenty of opportunities to swim and snorkel.

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Another day in the paradise that is Santorini. Like yesterday, you'll have the day to explore the towns and beaches if you wish or you can go on the recommended Santorini Wine Tour. On this tour, you will visit a vineyard and learn a lot about the local viticulture, finishing off with a glass of wine and some local food specialities. One of the most perfect ways to finish your stay on the island of Santorini.

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After breakfast, you will be collected from the hotel and transferred to the Santorini port. From here, you'll catch a ferry to Naxos. Upon your arrival in Naxos, you will be met by a guide and transferred to the Naxos Palace Hotel where you will stay during your time on Naxos. The rest of the day is free for you to explore at your leisure, perhaps you'll spend the afternoon soaking up the sun on some of the most beautiful beaches in the world that can be found here on this island.

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Experience Naxos like a local! You'll be taken off the beaten track as you dive into the island's vast history, local tradition, and food culture. You'll be able to admire the magnificent ancient temple of Demeter and visit a local pottery workshop to learn the secrets of this ancient art form. You'll also be able to discover the fresh flavour of Kitron liqueur and how it is made in a traditional distillery. Finish your day with local olive oil tasting at the Olive Press Museum in Eggares.

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Recharge and escape from worries and stress at one of the golden-sanded beaches of Naxos. Here, the beaches are world-famous for their crystal turquoise waters and golden sand that stretches for miles. Dive in and enjoy the sun!