Country
Greece
Duration
14 Days/13 Nights
Travel Type
Island Hopping
 

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

Inclusions

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.

1

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

2

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

3

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

4

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

5

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

6

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

7

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

8 - 9

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

10

DAY 10 MYKONOS - SANTORINI

Transfer to the port and ferry to Santorini. Transfer to the hotel.

Meals : Breakfast

Accommodation : Santorini for 3 nights

11 - 12

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

13

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

14

DAY 14 DEPARTURE FROM ATHENS

Transfer to the airport for departure or extend your stay in Greece.

Meals : Breakfast

HOTEL OPTIONS OR SIMILAR

BRONZE:
ATHENS – Jason Inn 3*
OLYMPIA – Olympic Village 3*
DELPHI Hermes 3*
KALAMBAKA – Orfeas 3*
MYKONOS – Mykonos View 3*
SANTORINI – Andreas 4*

SILVER:
ATHENS – Titiania 4*
OLYMPIA – Europa 3+*
DELPHI – Amalia 4*
KALAMBAKA – Grand Meteora 4*
MYKONOS – Manoulas Beach 4*
SANTORINI – El Greco 4*

GOLD:
ATHENS – Grand Hyatt 5*
OLYMPIA – Europa 3+*
DELPHI – Amalia 4*
KALAMBAKA – Grand Meteora 4*
MYKONOS – K Hotels 5*
SANTORINI – Nine Muses 4*

Rates in $ CA, per person, in double occupancy
Departures – 2024
Saturdays, Sundays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays
BRONZE SILVER GOLD
April 1 – 30 on request
May 1 – 21 3269 3965 4830
May 22 – June 12 3480 4355 5205
June 13 – July 19 3605 4675 5769
July 20 – September 4 3780 4580 5675
September 5 – 20 3605 4490 5205
September 21 – October 31 3480 4395 4830
Supplements
Single occupancy On request
Hydrofoil: Athens – Mykonos +55 per person
Hydrofoil: Santorini – Athens +60 per person
Air: Athens – Mykonos +320 per person
Air: Mykonos – Santorini +195 per person

Tour code : AE

Notes on The Classical and Meteor Tour:
• Operates every Monday from April 1 – October 28; Every Tuesday from April 16 – October 22; Every Saturday from April 6 – October 26
• Operates Thursdays only the following dates: April 25; May 9, 23, 30; June 13, 27; July 11, 25; August 22; September 5, 12, 19, 26; October 3, 17
• April 15 – The 4 Days Classical will be held in reverse, i.e., 1st night in Kalambaka, 2nd night in Delphi and 3rd night in Olympia
• April 29 – The 4 Days Classical will take place with overnight stays: 1st in Olympia, 2nd in Kalambaka and 3rd in Delphi
• April 30, May 1, May 4 – Will not operate

**Prices in this document are for information only; they were issued at press time, for the current year. Please note that due to exchange rates and temporary promotions, they can increase or decrease at any time. Contact your travel agent for the price and promotion of the moment. Prices include the contribution of customers to the Compensation Fund for clients of Quebec travel agents.

Best of Greece – Detailed Itinerary
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