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7-Day Tour of Greece: Athens and Naxos

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Trip Overview

Embark on a wonderful 7-day tour of Greece to explore the ancient history, rich culture and divine cuisine that oozes from these two destinations!

First, you can discover everything Athens has to offer with a walking tour of its greatest ancient sites as well as a food tour where you can sample some local delicacies and visit Athens historical central market.

Moving on from Athens, Naxos, the biggest and greenest island in the Cyclades waits to be explored. Here, you'll be able to visit some of the most beautiful beaches in the world, witness impressive mountains, fertile valleys, stunning seascapes and traditional villages.

Athens and Naxos present a beautiful array of activities that will bring excitement and intrigue out in any traveller. What are you waiting for? The perfect 7-day tour of Greece awaits!
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Itinerary

Day 1

Welcome to Athens - The Beginning of Your 7-Day Tour of Greece

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Welcome to Athens - The Beginning of Your 7-Day Tour of Greece

On arrival, you will be met by your assistant and transfer to your hotel. Detailed information will be presented to you about all art and music events taking place in Athens during your stay, also a list of fine restaurants for the best taste of Athens. This first day is an opportunity for a walk in the centre. Stroll into the picturable alleys of Plaka area, enjoy some “Ouzo” along with heavenly taste “mezedes” with the view of Acropolis rise above the city.

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    Accommodation

    Athens Avenue Hotel4 star

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    Restaurants

    Fish PointOptional Activity

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    Transportations

    Minivan from Athens International Airport to Athens

    Minivan from Athens Avenue Hotel to Fish Point

    Minivan from Fish Point to Athens Avenue Hotel

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    Destinations

    Kallithea

    Athens

Day 2

Take a Walk Through Ancient History

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Take a Walk Through Ancient History

Enjoy a guided tour to Parthenon, the Erectheion, Acropolis museum and continue to the imposing Roman Agora the vivid life of Monastiraki Square and Athens Central Market with Little shops selling herbs, delicacies. Watch the valiant Evzones. Next to the National Gardens and the extraordinary Panathenaic Stadium, where the first modern Olympic Games took place. Reach the Zappeion Hall and afterwards we’ll feel amazed by the size of the Temple of Olympian Zeus and the Hadrian Arch.

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    Accommodation

    Athens Avenue Hotel4 star

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    Activities

    Acropolis of Athens

    Acropolis Museum

    Free Time in Athens

    Athens Central Market

    National Garden

    Panathenaic Stadium

    Temple of Olympian Zeus

    Athens Nightlife

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    Restaurants

    Athens Avenue Hotel

    Local Restaurant in AthensOptional Activity

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Kallithea

    Athens

Day 3

Athens Food Tour

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Athens Food Tour

Get ready to bite into a sweet, cream-filled, crunchy filo layered pie called bougatsa, fork into perfectly fried doughnut balls drenched in honey called loukoumades. Savour a satisfying meld of flavours from warm pita bread filled with seasoned grilled meat, fresh veggies and a traditional sauce called gyros. In between, you’ll taste Feta cheese, Greek olives and sip Greek wines. Then, you'll walk through the bustling Athens Central Market, a historic food market unlike any other in Europe.

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    Accommodation

    Athens Avenue Hotel4 star

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    Activities

    Athens Food TourOptional Activity: AU$ 102 per person

    Athens Central Market

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    Restaurants

    Athens Avenue Hotel

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Kallithea

    Athens

Day 4

White-Sanded Paradise of Naxos

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White-Sanded Paradise of Naxos

Today, you'll transfer to the port of Pireaus to board a hydrofoil to the next destination, one of Greece’s largest island in the Cyclades, Naxos! A culinary paradise with amazing landscapes and long stretched beaches, Naxos is known to be home to some of the best beaches in the world and over the next few days, you'll experience all this and more. Naxos is sure to be a highlight of this 7-day tour of Greece!

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    Accommodation

    Naxos Palace Hotel4 star

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    Restaurants

    Athens Avenue Hotel

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Athens Avenue Hotel to Pireas

    Boat from Pireas to Naxos

    Minivan from Naxos port to Naxos Palace Hotel

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Kallithea

    Agios Prokopios

Day 5

Experience the Authentic Cyclades

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Experience the Authentic Cyclades

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

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    Accommodation

    Naxos Palace Hotel4 star

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    Activities

    Naxos Authentic Tour

    Temple of Demeter

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    Restaurants

    Naxos Palace Hotel

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Agios Prokopios

    Naxos

    Decentralized Administration of the Aegean

Day 6

Beach Day in Naxos

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Beach Day in Naxos

One of the highlights of this fun-filled, culture-packed 7-day tour go Greece, is that there is plenty of time carved out to relax on the beautiful beaches of Naxos. Recharge and escape from worries and stresses at one of the white-sanded beaches of Naxos. Dive at turquoise waters and enjoy the sun for as long as you wish today! If you'd prefer to spend the day another way, this can be arranged.

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    Accommodation

    Naxos Palace Hotel4 star

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    Activities

    Naxos Beach DayOptional Activity

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    Restaurants

    Naxos Palace Hotel

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    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Agios Prokopios

    Decentralized Administration of the Aegean

Day 7

Departure Day

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Departure Day

Your driver will transfer you to port for your cruise back to Athens bringing your 7-day tour of Greece to an end!

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    Restaurants

    Naxos Palace Hotel

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Naxos Palace Hotel to Naxos port

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Agios Prokopios

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What’s included?

  • 6 nights accommodation
  • 10 activities
  • 6 breakfasts
  • Airport transfer
  • Entrance fees
  • Ground transportation

What’s not included?

  • Alcohol beverages
  • Domestic flights
  • Entry visas / airport departure tax
  • Gratuities
  • International flights
  • Laundry
  • Licensed English speaking guides
  • Personal expenses
  • Travel insurance
  • Trekking permits
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