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Athens and short Classical tour of Meteores followed by 3 nights Mykonos, 3 nights Santorini and one last night in Athens.

Includes:

• 13-night accommodation in double occupancy
• 16 meals: 13 breakfasts, 3 dinners
• English guided tour of Athens and New Museum, entrances included
• Classical and Meteora Tour with English-speaking guide, entrances included
• Airport and port transfers (only arrival transfer on day 1 is assisted)
• Boat tickets: Athens – Mykonos (ferry), Mykonos – Santorini (hydrofoil), Santorini – Athens (ferry)

Exclusions:

International airfare & airport taxes – Gratuities – City tax (payable to the hotel, between 0.50€ to 4 € per person, per day) – Optional excursions – Travel insurance – All other items not mentioned in the Itinerary.

Additional Information:

IMPORTANT:
Please note we highly recommend that clients purchase personal insurance, as ferries and/or flights in Greece are subject to delays and cancellations due to high winds or weather conditions on the mainland and the islands. This means that clients may need to change their plans on-site to accommodate the new schedule changes. Unfortunately, this also means that they may incur some extra fees for extra transfers, hotel, and/or loss of an excursion. Once returned to Canada, the disbursements may be claimed with their insurance company.

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DAY 1 ARRIVAL IN ATHENS (Saturdays, Sundays, Tuesdays, Thursdays)
Arrival at Athens International Airport and assisted transfer to your hotel.
Accommodation : Athens for 2 nights


DAY 2 ATHENS
Depart for a guided city tour of Athens. On the Acropolis you can admire the Temple of Athena Nike, as well as the Propylaea. The beautiful geometry of the Parthenon will come into view. Visit the hill of Filopapos, walk through the paths of Plaka, Hadrian’s Arch, and the Parliament with the Memorial to the Unknown Soldier, the New Acropolis Museum and the modern city of Athens. Afternoon free.
Meals :Breakfast


DAY 3 ATHENS - OLYMPIA (see notes on days of operation)
Depart for the Corinth Canal (short stop). Drive to Epidaurus and visit the Ancient theatre, world famous for its outstanding acoustics. Proceed to Nauplia and through the plain of Argos to Mycenae. Visit the archaeological site and the Tomb of Agamemnon. In the afternoon depart for Olympia, the birth place of the Olympic Games. Overnight in Olympia.
Operation dates:
Every Monday from May 3-Oct.25 (Mondays it operates in both English and French),
Every Tuesday from May 4-Oct.26
Every Saturday from May 1-Oct.23
Some Thursday departures: May 13, May 27, June 10, June 24, July 15, Sept.9, Sept.16, Sept.23, Oct.7
Meals : Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation : Olympia for 1 night


DAY 4 OLYMPIA - DELPHI
Visit the archaeological site with the Temple of Zeus, the Temple of Hera, the altar of the Olympic flame, the Stadium and the archaeological Museum. Depart via Patras (short stop) to Delphi, known in ancient times as the navel of the universe. In the afternoon visit the picturesque mountain village of Arachova. Overnight in Delphi.
Meals : Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation : Delphi for 1 night


DAY 5 DELPHI - KALAMBAKA
Visit the archaeological site and the museum of Delphi. Depart for Kalambaka via central Greece. Overnight stay in Kalambaka, a small town built at the foot of the majestic grey rock and crowned by the Meteora Monasteries.
Meals : Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation : Kalambaka for 1 night


DAY 6 KALAMBAKA - METEORA - ATHENS
Depart for a visit of Meteora and the Byzantine Monasteries. Return to Athens passing the heroic monument of Leonidas at Thermopylae. Arrive in Athens and transfer to your hotel.
Meals : Breakfast
Accommodation : Athens for 1 night


DAY 7 ATHENS – MYKONOS
Transfer to the port of Piraeus for your ferry to Mykonos. Arrive and transfer to the hotel.
Meals : Breakfast
Accommodation : Mykonos for 3 nights


DAYS 8 - 9 MYKONOS
Days at leisure. Mykonos, an island of beauty and magic, known as the island of the winds, and located in the heart of the Cyclades group. Its fame has spread across the world, as a cosmopolitan and luxurious holiday destination. Bathed in the bright sunlight of the Aegean by day, she dresses in charm and mystery by night, beckoning its visitors to dance and have fun in the beach bars and clubs, go for a shopping spree in luxury stores, and visit its art venues.
Meals : Breakfast


DAY 10 MYKONOS - SANTORINI
Transfer to the port and ferry to Santorini. Transfer to the hotel.
Meals : Breakfast
Accommodation : Santorini for 3 nights


DAYS 11 - 12 SANTORINI
Santorini at leisure. Enjoy the island’s villages, venture into its seaside treasures, and enjoy deep blue waters and beaches with white, red, or black sand or volcanic pebbles, spectacular rock formations and impressive lunar landscapes.
Meals : Breakfast


DAY 13 SANTORINI – ATHENS
Transfer to the port for your ferry to Piraeus, Athens. Arrive in Piraeus, Athens and transfer to your hotel for your last night.
Meals : Breakfast
Accommodation : Athens for 1 night


DAY 14 DEPARTURE FROM ATHENS
Transfer to the airport for departure or extend your stay in Greece.
Meals : Breakfast

Fine print / T&Cs: All sites & activities in the itinerary are subject to availability. All offers are subject to Merit Travel standard Terms of Service. Additional terms and conditions may apply.