2. JEWELS OF AEGEAN – Athens, Rhodes, Crete, Santorini and Mykonos -15 days // 14 nights

Athens, Rhodes, Crete, Santorini and Mykonos : 15 days // 14 nights

Day 1 – ATHENS

Arrival in Athens, reception and transfer to the hotel.

We suggest visiting the bohemian neighborhood of Plaka, at the foot of the hill of Acropolis. Full of shops, restaurants and traditional taverns.

Day 2 – ATHENS

City tour, private, with an accredited guide. Including visits to Acropolis, Acropolis Museum and panoramic tour of the most important attractions of the Greek capital.

Day 3 – ATHENS // RHODES

In the morning, transfer to the airport and depart for the island of Rhodes, the largest of the Dodecanese.

Arrival and transfer to the hotel.

Free afternoon to explore the city of Rhodes, divided between the medieval and the modern. The Medieval City of Rhodes is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Day 4 – RHODES

Free day.

We suggest the tour of the medieval city, where you will visit the castle, the medieval walls, the Archaeological Museum and the Palace of the GrandMaster.

Or the excursion to the beautiful city of Lindos and enjoy walking through its narrow alleys leading to the Acropolis of Lindos.

Day 5 – RHODES // HERAKLION

Free morning and afternoon.

We suggest that you visit the cosmopolitan beach of Elli, in the city of Rhodos.

Or the excursion to the wonderful and colorful island of Symi, just off the coast of Turkey.

In the evening transfer to the airport and depart for Heraklion, the largest city in Crete.

Arrival and transfer to the hotel.

Day 6 – HERAKLION

In the morning, we will stroll through the historic center, visiting the monuments of the Venetian period, enjoying this city that mixes medieval and cosmopolitan characteristics. We will proceed to an award winning cellar in order to taste some of the local wines.

Optional: Tour to the archaeological site of Knossos, origin of the Minoan civilization, the first European and the Archaeological Museum of Heraklion, one of the most important in the world.

Day 7 – HERAKLION

Free day.

We suggest the excursion to the west of the island, visiting the picturesque city of Chania, considered as one of the most beautiful in Greece and the most romantic in Crete. The old quarters of Chania, date from the times of the Venetian and Turkish occupation.

Or the excursion to Ágios Nikolaos, Elounda and the island of Spinalonga.

Or the excursion to the Phaistos archeological site and the beaches of the southern part of Heraklion.

Day 8 – HERAKLION // SANTORINI

In the morning, transfer to the port and embark for the world known island of Santorini.

Arrival and transfer to the hotel.

For the rest of the day, we suggest to get to know Fira, admiring the island’s capital, with boutiques, various cafes, bars and restaurants overlooking the caldera, making it the busiest place on the island.

Day 9 – SANTORINI

Free morning.

In the afternoon, island tour with group, covering the entire island, including visiting a winery, to taste some of the unique Santorini wines. We will wait for the sunset in Oia, one of the icons of Greece. Ideal time for beautiful photos in this village, which has traditional houses on narrow streets, churches with blue domes, hotels and restaurants with privileged views of the Aegean.

A route with stunning views throughout the duration!

Day 10 – SANTORINI

Free day.

We suggest that you visit the impressive archaeological site of Akrotiri, with ruins of a Bronze Age city, the only one outside Crete, with Minoan influence and artifacts.

Optional: Tour in catamaran, visiting Red and White beaches (accessible only by the sea), the hot springs and navigating around the volcanic caldera. Includes the transfers, lunch or dinner, drinks, Wi-Fi, diving equipment. 5 * Services. You can choose the morning or the afternoon sailing.

Day 11 – SANTORINI // MYKONOS

In the morning, transfer to the port and embark for Mykonos, the island preferred by celebrities as their holiday destination.

Arrival and transfer to the hotel.

Free afternoon to explore the city of Mykonos, with picturesque alleys, the famous windmills and the legendary sunset of little Venice.

Days 12 and 13 – MYKONOS

Free days, in order to enjoy the beaches and the nightlife of Mykonos city(Chora).

Spend the day in some of the chic beach clubs of the island, with a great chance of bumping into celebrities!

Note: We will indicate the best options and make the reservations.

We also suggest the excursion to the nearby island of Delos, with its very important archaeological site, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Day 14 – MYKONOS // ATHENS

Early in the afternoon, transfer to the port and embark for Athens.

Arrival and transfer to the hotel.

Rest of the day free for the last impressions of the greek capital and, possibly, shopping.

Day 15 – ATHENS // next destination

At the agreed time, transfer to the airport and depart for your next destination.

End of our services.

PS: The schedules of the first and last day may change according to the arrival and departure times of your international flights.

Services included:

• 3 nights in Athens, with breakfast;
• 2 nights in Rhodes, with breakfast;
• 3 nights in Crete, with breakfast;
• 3 nights in Santorini, with breakfast;
• 3 nights in Mykonos, with breakfast;
• Flights Athens-Rhodes and Rhodes-Heraklion, economy class, one piece of checked baggage and 1 piece of cabin baggage are included;
• Tickets with High Speed ferries, Heraklion-Santorini, Santorini-Mykonos and Mykonos-Athens, economy class;
• City tour in Athens, with accredited guide. Entrance fees for Acropolis and Acropolis Museum are included;
• City tour in Heraklion and wine tasting;
• Island tour in Santorini, with group;
• All the transfers mencioned;
• Public liability insurance;
• Support 24 hours.

Services not included:

• International flights;
• Travel insurance;
• Personal extras;
• Any item not mentioned as included or mentioned as a suggestion or optional;
• Porters inside ports and airports;
• Gratuities.

Price list “JEWELS OF AEGEAN” – 2024

This touristic package is carried out from April until the end of October, without restriction in the number of travelers. In order to enjoy it to the most, we recommend to consider traveling from the second fortnight of April onwards.

Prices are per person in a double room, in Euros (€) and include all taxes.

OBSERVATIONS

• In a triple room, the prices go down by 10%, prices in single or family rooms on request.
• VIP category(suites with jacuzzi or private pool on the terrace) on request.
• For a party of 4 travelers or more, 5% discount.
• This touristic package can be personalized for honeymoon couples.
• As from 01/2018, Greek government impose the “stayover tax”. It costs 0,50€ to 4€ per room/apartment/house, per night, depending on category, and needs to be paid by guests at checkout.

Category 1: 3* hotels or apartments, with excellent location and  ratings.

Category 2: 4* hotels or sophisticated apartments, with privileged views(especially in Santorini).

Category 3: 5* hotels or luxury apartments, with privileged views(especially in Santorini).

PAYMENT PLANS

1. 30% advance, 40% up to 2 months before the trip and 30% until the day(inclusive) that the itinerary starts.
2. Installment payment, 10% advance and one installment each month until the day(inclusive) that the itinerary starts.
3. Or, we could elaborate a payment plan which could be more adequate for your needs.

PAYMENT FORMS

1. We accept VISA and Mastercard and we don’t charge transaction fees. We will send an Invoice with payment link.
2. Bank transfer.
3. We do accept payments via PayPal or other wallets but we charge a 3,50% transaction fee.

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