Ancient Greece - 06 Nights

Welcome to Athens! Upon your arrival at Athens International Airport, you will meet a local representative and then you will have a private transfer to the hotel. Check in procedures or room allocation will be as per hotel norms and discretion. Recoup and rest of the day free for optional or relaxing activities. With equal measures of grunge and grace, Athens is a heady mix of ancient history and contemporary cool. The magnificent Acropolis, visible from almost every part of the city, is the hub around which Athens still revolves. Overnight in Athens.

Breakfast at the hotel, followed by an Exclusive Tour of Athens. This tour gives you an opportunity to observe the striking contrasts that make Athens such a fascinating city. The expert guides will take you to see the Panathenaic Stadium where the first Olympic Games of modern times were held in 1896 (short stop). 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). On the Acropolis visit 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. Return to hotel Overnight in Athens (B)

Breakfast at the hotel, post check out Leave for Delphi via Thebes, Levadia and the picturesque village of Arachova, on the slopes of Mount Parnassus, arrive in Delphi and visit the Archaeological Site. Delphi was an ancient religious sanctuary dedicated to the Greek god Apollo. Developed in the 8th century B.C., the sanctuary was home to the Oracle of Delphi and the priestess Pythia, who was famed throughout the ancient world for divining the future and was consulted before all major undertakings. After the visit depart for Kalambaka, passing through picturesque villages and towns of Central Greece. Kalambaka is a town watched by the surreal rock formations of Meteora. Dinner at the hotel. Overnight in Meteora (B, D)

Today, after breakfast - Visit Meteora, among striking scenery, perched on top of huge rocks which seem to be suspended in mid-air, stand ageless Monasteries, where you can see exquisite specimens of Byzantine art. Return to Athens via Trikala, Lamia, Thermopylae (short stop to see across the road the Leonida's Monument). Arrive in Athens early in the evening. Overnight in Athens (B)

Breakfast at the hotel, followed by a check out formalities. Later you have a transfer to the port for your onward ferry to “Santorini”. A thousand sunsets, a thousand memories, a thousand heartbeats, colours of blue red & gold streaking the sky ... this is Santorini island ... Poets have written about it, artists attempt to capture its beauty. Nothing can quite describe ... the unsurpassed magic of Santorini. This tiny Greek island in the Aegean sea, rich in history & steeped in myth, is situated on the southern east tip of the Cyclades Cluster. Once famous for its seafaring captains & thriving trade from Russia towards England, France & Italy, & even further back in time the biblical volcanic catastrophe of 1500 BC, today Santorini is one of the most popular holiday destinations worldwide. Arrival in Santorini and avail the private transfer to the hotel. Rest of the day is yours to spend in order to explore the island and admire the breathtaking view. Overnight in Santorini (B)

Today, after breakfast – Day is free for leisure or relaxing activities. ** Optional Volcano and the Hot Springs boat tour: The tour starts from the old port, which you will reach by cable car. There you will board the boat. The boat will first take you to the Volcanic Island of Nea Kameni. Walking up the soil path, you will approach the crater of the still active Volcano. After seeing the crater, you will walk back down the path and get on board to reach the second lava island of Palea Kameni, where you will find the Hot Springs. The boat makes a stop 50 meters from the shore where the Hot Springs are, so you can dive in the green sulphur waters or simply relax and enjoy the view. You will return to the old port and by cable car back to the point where the bus will be waiting for you to transfer you back to the initial point of the excursion. *** Optional Half Day Caldera Catamaran Cruise with Lunch on board semi private (12:00 - after the sunset): you will enjoy an once-in-a-lifetime sailing experience. Visit the hotspots of the island in a luxury catamaran. Admire the most spectacular sunset in the world, which remains an all season’s highlight of your visit in Santorini. Places you will visit: Red and White Beach & Black Mountain for photos, Volcano & Hot Springs for swimming, Thirassia Island for lunch and swimming, Ammoudi Bay for photos (Eapedes, Armeni), Old Port of Fira. (Meal on board with BBQ, seafood, chicken fillet, salads - special dietary meals available upon request, dessert. Open bar with local white wine, beer & hot beverages) Overnight in Santorini (B)

Breakfast at the hotel, check out formalities and free time depending on the flight back home. 3 - 4 hours prior to your departure flight you will have a private transfer from the hotel to Santorini Airport (B) Do spare a few minutes to share your feedback with our representative or via email - as your valued suggestions will be most appreciated. Arrive home with pleasant memories of your overseas tour, which we are sure you will treasure for a lifetime.