Set out on an Athens and Santorini tour during which you'll spend eight days exploring the culture and beauty of Greece.
You'll begin your Greek experience with three days in Athens, where you'll explore the ancient treasures as well as getting a feel for the modern-day city. Highlights of your time in Athens will be exploring the city's most famous sites, a night out Greek-style and a food tour.
Once your time comes to an end in Athens, you'll catch a boat to the breathtaking island of Santorini, known for the striking whitewashed houses that cling to the cliffs. In Santorini, you'll be able to explore the southern part of the island, enjoy a sunset dinner from a catamaran in the bay and explore the vineyards during a wine tour. This will be the perfect finish to your Greek holiday.Set out on an Athens and Santorini tour during which you'll spend eight days exploring the culture and beauty of Greece.
You'll begin your Greek experience with three days in Athens, where you'll explore the ancient treasures as well as getting a feel for the modern-day city. Highlights of your time in Athens will be exploring the city's most famous sites, a night out Greek-style and a food tour.
Once your time comes to an end in Athens, you'll catch a boat to the breathtaking island of Santorini, known for the striking whitewashed houses that cling to the cliffs. In Santorini, you'll be able to explore the southern part of the island, enjoy a sunset dinner from a catamaran in the bay and explore the vineyards during a wine tour. This will be the perfect finish to your Greek holiday.
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Itinerary
Day 1
Begin your Athens and Santorini Tour!
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Welcome to Athens. On arrival, you will be met by the tour assistant and transferred to your hotel in Athens. You'll be given a list of all the arts and music events happening in Athens during your stay as well as a great list of local restaurants for you to try during your stay in the Greek capital. In the evening, if you like, you can be collected from the hotel and transferred to a local restaurant for your first taste of Greek seafood cuisine.
Accommodation
Athens Avenue Hotel★4 star
Restaurants
Fish PointOptional Activity
Transportations
Minivan from Athens International Airport to Athens
Minivan from Athens Avenue Hotel to Fish Point
Minivan from Fish Point to Athens Avenue Hotel
Destinations
Kallithea
Athens
Day 2
Ancient History Walking Tour
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Arguably, the only way to see Athens is on foot. This way you'll be able to experience the vibe of the city, soak up the sounds and the smells as well as meet the delightful locals. You'll begin the day at the marvellous Acropolis of Athens and the Acropolis Museum. Moving on from the Acropolis, you'll explore many stunning ancient sites of Athens including the Panathenaic Stadium and the Temple of Olympian Zeus.
Accommodation
Athens Avenue Hotel★4 star
Activities
Acropolis of Athens
Acropolis Museum
Free Time in Athens
Athens Central Market
National Garden
Panathenaic Stadium
Temple of Olympian Zeus
Athens Nightlife
Restaurants
Athens Avenue Hotel
Local Restaurant in AthensOptional Activity
Meals
Breakfast
Destinations
Kallithea
Athens
Day 3
Discover Athenian Food Culture
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Today you'll dive headfirst into Greek food culture and have a day of enjoying the flavours, tastes and smells of Greek food. You'll wander around the Athens Central Market, taking in the vibrant and colourful stalls selling herbs, spices and local delicacies. You'll discover the diversity and the deliciousness of Greek food on this special food tour and it will leave you wanting to try more.
Accommodation
Athens Avenue Hotel★4 star
Activities
Athens Food TourOptional Activity: AU$ 105 per person
Athens Central Market
Restaurants
Athens Avenue Hotel
Meals
Breakfast
Destinations
Kallithea
Athens
Day 4
Off to Santorini!
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Today, you'll pack up and move on to your next destination on tour Athens and Santorini tour. You'll travel to the stunning island of Santorini, famous for its whitewashed buildings that cling to the cliffs. The ferry to Santorini will take around 6 hours. Upon your arrival on the island, you will be met and transferred to your Santorini accommodation by the tour assistant. Your evening is free for you to spend it as you wish, whether that be dining at the local or at a local restaurant.
Accommodation
Acroterra Rosa★5 star
Restaurants
Athens Avenue Hotel
Transportations
Private Driver from Athens Avenue Hotel to Pireas
Ferry from Athens to Thera
Minivan from Athinios Port Santorini to Acroterra Rosa
Meals
Breakfast
Destinations
Kallithea
Akrotiri
Day 5
Southern Santorini Tour
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Today you'll have the opportunity to see more of Santorini than the average tourist sees. The southern Santorini tour will take you to a 16th-century Monastery, numerous breathtaking viewpoints, a tour to the traditional village of Megalochori, a stop at Perivolos beach and a visit to a winery. Megalochori Village will be a particular highlight of the day as it is one of the most beautiful villages in Santorini.
Accommodation
Acroterra Rosa★5 star
Activities
Southern Santorini
Monastery of the Prophet Elias
Megalochori
Restaurants
Acroterra Rosa
Meals
Breakfast
Destinations
Akrotiri
Decentralized Administration of the Aegean
Moni Profitou Iliou
Megalochori
Day 6
Free Time and Sunset Cruise
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Today you have the day free to explore the island or relax on the beach as you wish. If you're looking to be a little more active, you could choose to hike the 10.5-kilometre Caldera Trail which will take you to stunning viewpoints over Santorini. In the evening, you'll be going on a sunset cruise on a catamaran where a beautiful Mediterranean dinner will be served on board. You'll also have plenty of opportunities to swim and snorkel during your cruise.
Accommodation
Acroterra Rosa★5 star
Activities
Hike the Caldera TrailOptional Activity
Santorini Sunset Sailing
Restaurants
Acroterra Rosa
Meals
Breakfast and dinner
Destinations
Akrotiri
Decentralized Administration of the Aegean
Órmos Athiniós
Day 7
Free Day in Santorini
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Another beautiful day on this beautiful island to spend as you wish. Perhaps you'd like to take a walk through the towns, or maybe you'd like to find some stunning beaches or perhaps you'd like to go on a wine tour, the choice is yours! If you do want to try some local wines, the wine tour comes highly recommended as a top thing to do whilst in Santorini. You'll visit a vineyard, learn about the local viticulture and finish the day with a glass of wine and some local food.
Accommodation
Acroterra Rosa★5 star
Activities
Santorini Wine TourOptional Activity: AU$ 261 per person
Restaurants
Acroterra Rosa
Meals
Breakfast
Destinations
Akrotiri
Mesaria
Day 8
Departure Day
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Today, you'll leave Santorini and continue your onward journey, wherever that may take you. You will be met by the tour assistant at your hotel after breakfast and transferred to the airport in time for your departure flight.
Restaurants
Acroterra Rosa
Transportations
Minivan from Acroterra Rosa to Santorini Airport
Meals
Breakfast
Destinations
Akrotiri
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What’s included?
7 nights accommodation
12 activities
7 breakfasts and 1 dinner
Airport transfer
Domestic flights
Ground transportation
What’s not included?
Alcohol beverages
Entrance fees
Entry visas / airport departure tax
Gratuities
International flights
Laundry
Licensed English speaking guides
Personal expenses
Travel insurance
Trekking permits
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AU$ 5,973/ per traveller sharing
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Benefits of this trip
Greece in 8 days
5-star, 4-star accommodation
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