Greece

Athens, Mykonos, Santorini, Crete

 Experience Athens, Mykonos, Santorini and Crete in a 12-day, 11-night journey with a small group of up to 16 participants. Enjoy the carefree experience of group travel without sacrificing luxury. With an itinerary carefully curated by our Greece travel experts, absorb the authentic culture and beauty of Greece while relaxing in deluxe 5-star accommodation.

2024 Departure Dates and Rates

 Day 1, Sunday: Depart
Begin your journey to unforgettable Greece! Take your international flight from the United States to Athens, Greece.

 Day 2, Monday: Arrival [Dinner] 
Welcome to Greece! Upon arrival to Athens, transfer to your city-center hotel on your own. This evening, meet a Cloud Tours representative on the rooftop restaurant of your hotel, where you will enjoy a welcome dinner and receive valuable information about your trip. Enjoy beautiful views of Athens and the Acropolis from the rooftop. Overnight in Athens at the Royal Olympic Hotel in a deluxe room

 Day 3, Tuesday: Tour of Athens [Breakfast]
After breakfast, enjoy a private half-day walking tour of the highlights of Athens.  Visit the Acropolis, one of the most well-known archeological wonders of Greece and the world. View the monuments located on its rocky base, including the Parthenon, Propylea, the Temple of Athena Nike, and the Erechtheion, with its Porch of Maidens. Next, visit the Acropolis museum to see the preserved treasures of the Acropolis. Other major sites to see include Constitution Square, the beautiful main square of Athens and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, located in front of the Parliament House. Overnight in Athens at the Royal Olympic Hotel in a deluxe room 

Day 4, Wednesday: Fly From Athens to Mykonos [Breakfast] 
Begin your journey to Mykonos! After breakfast, meet your driver in the hotel lobby for your private transfer to the airport. Your flight from Athens to Mykonos is included. Upon arrival, you will be privately transferred to your deluxe hotel. The remainder of your day is at leisure. Mykonos is the jet set island of Greece! Visit Chora, the main town of Mykonos, one of the most photographed locations in the world. Encircling a small, charming port, stroll through the town’s winding streets lined with bustling shops and cafes. Enjoy world-famous beaches including Paradise, Super Paradise, Platys Gialos, Elia and more. Be sure to look for “Petro” the Pelican, who may be strolling around the port or town. Overnight in Mykonos at either the Myconian Imperial or Myconian Avaton Hotel in a sea view room

Day 5, Thursday: Tour of Delos [Breakfast]  
After breakfast, you will be privately transferred to Mykonos town for your tour to Delos. Once considered the center of the ancient world of the Cycladic Islands, Delos is a fascinating archeological site located only two miles, or a forty-five minute boat ride away from Mykonos. During your tour, see the ancient Theatre, the ancient market place “Agora”, the sanctuary of Apollo, and the famous terrace of the Naxos lions guarding the sacred mythological birthplace of Apollo. While walking among the ancient streets, view the homes of Dionysus and Cleopatra, the Trident, the Masks, the Dolphin, Temple of Isis, and the Roman water system and cisterns. Visit the Archeological Museum housed with mosaics, statues and various objects found during excavations. Private transfer back to your hotel.
The remainder of your day is at leisure. Enjoy dinner at one of the many restaurants of Mykonos or experience the famous nightlife of this fabulous island that never sleeps! Overnight in Mykonos at either the Myconian Imperial or Myconian Avaton Hotel in a sea view room

 Day 6, Friday: Mykonos [Breakfast] 
Enjoy your day at leisure. Optional tours are available. Consider taking a cooking class in a traditional Myconian home, or joining a bicycle tour with a light picnic lunch on the beach. Overnight in Mykonos at either the Myconian Imperial or Myconian Avaton Hotel in a sea view room

 Day 7, Saturday: Hydrofoil from Mykonos to Santorini [Breakfast]  
After breakfast, you will be privately transferred to Mykonos port. Take a hydrofoil from Mykonos to Santorini in the comfort of your club-class or business class seats. Once you arrive to Santorini, you will be privately transferred from the port to your hotel. Santorini is considered to be one of the most beautiful and unique islands in the world. A volcanic eruption devastated the island in 16th century B.C., creating a large crater known today as the caldera. Clinging to the island’s Cliffside are whitewashed, cubist houses. Its distinct beaches are composed of black and red pebbles. Its popular, picturesque villages include  Oia, Fira, Pyrgos and Megalochori.  Overnight in Santorini at Magma Resort in a sea view room

Day 8, Sunday: Sunset Sail Around Santorini in a Catamaran 
[Breakfast, Dinner]  Your morning is at leisure after breakfast. Enjoy relaxing by your hotel’s swimming pool, or visit the beach. Alternatively, consider visit the charming towns of Fira or Oia and stroll along their winding streets while enjoying breathtaking views of the Caldera. 
In the afternoon, prepare for a magnificent sailing day aboard a catamaran. You will be transferred to the pier and board your vessel. Sail to the picturesque Red & White beaches for swimming and snorkeling, as well as the therapeutic, sulphuric Hot Springs (the crater of the volcano is below the sea) in Nea Kameni for swimming. Masks and snorkels are provided. Enjoy a fabulous Greek BBQ dinner on board prepared and served by a chef, as well as complimentary unlimited wine, beer, water and soft drinks. Vegetarian options are available. After your sail, disembark at the pier for your return transfer to your hotel. Overnight in Santorini at Magma Resort in a sea view room

 Day 9, Monday: Santorini [Breakfast]  
Enjoy your day at leisure.  Relax by your hotel’s swimming pool, or enjoy an optional tour! Enjoy a wine tasting tour in some of the best wineries in Santorini. Or, consider a full-day tour around the island which will take you to two traditional mountain villages, the excavation of Akrotiri – a town buried by lava over 3,000 years ago after a major volcanic disruption – the beautiful village of Oia, and lunch at a winery with wine tasting. Overnight in Santorini at Magma Resort in a sea view room

Pontic Dancers Visit our Hotel on Santorini

 Day 10, Tuesday: Hydrofoil from Santorini to Crete [Breakfast]  
After breakfast, you will be privately transferred to Santorini port. Take a hydrofoil from Santorini to Crete in the comfort of your club-class or business class seats. Welcome to Crete! The largest island of Greece, lush and mountainous, Crete is known for its beautiful beaches, rich history, gastronomy and organic produce.   On the eastern side of the island is the well-known and exclusive resort town of Elounda with its beautiful beaches, where you will be staying. You will be privately transferred to your hotel in Crete.  Overnight in Crete at Porto Elounda in a sea view room

 Day 11, Wednesday: Olive Oil Making & Tasting in Crete [Breakfast]  
After breakfast, you will be transferred to a traditional Cretan farm to enjoy an authentic, hands-on olive oil making experience. Within the 140-year-old factory, experience the ancient beauty of Cretan olive oil making. Produce and taste original olive oil as it was naturally extracted. First, weigh the fresh olives and place them on the olive mill.  Then, push the mill around, so that the stones crush the olives. Collect the crushed olives and place them in sacks. Transfer them to the olive press to create olive paste, which is then pressed into oil by manually pulling and pushing the press. Sample the oil you produced! After your tour, explore the farm and its shop. Private roundtrip transfers are included. The remainder of your day is at leisure. Relax and enjoy the hotel’s pool and beach. Overnight in Crete at Porto Elounda in a sea view room

                  Greek Lyra player on Crete

 Day 12, Thursday: Crete [Breakfast]

Enjoy your day at leisure. Relax by your hotel’s swimming pool, visit the beach, or enjoy an optional tour! Consider visiting Knossos Palace, a Minoan Palace known in Greek Mythology for its Minotaur Monster who lived in its labyrinth. Theseus, a mythological hero, slayed the Minotaur Monster and saved the lives of the young children who were sacrificed each year.  Also visit the Heraklion Museum housing the treasures found at the Palace.  Or, visit the historic island of Spinalonga, once used to isolate people affected with leprosy, but today is uninhabited. Overnight in Crete at Porto Elounda in a sea view room

 Day 13, Friday: Fly from Crete to Athens [Breakfast]  
Bid farewell to Crete, and enjoy your final moments on the Cycladic Islands!  After breakfast, you will be privately transferred to Heraklion Airport for your flight to Athens.

TOUR EXCLUDES:

• International Airfare
• Nightly Hotel Tax (To be paid locally to the hotel, in the amount of 10 Euro per night)
• Domestic Air Tax ($75 per person)
• Arrival Transfer in Athens from Airport to Hotel
• Gratuities
  

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 REGISTRATION FORM: Enclosed is my registration deposit of $200 per person. Single supplement: $995 approx.  Additional charges: $185 hotel taxes and service.  Gratuities and drinks during meals not included.   Program subject to change without notice. Cancellations 90 days prior to departure: Total refund: Less than 90 days: No refund. Travel insurance always recommended.

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Air Transportation: International air not included except as noted.
Rates: Tour rates are subject to change in the event of currency fluctuations or increase in costs. Inclusive tour rates are per person in double occupancy. In case of computer or human billing errors, we reserve the right to re-invoice clients with corrected billing.
Reservations: Deposits and Payments: Deposit of $200 per person is required at time of reservation. Balance is due 90 days prior to departure date.
Changes: Prices and program subject to change without notice
Baggage: One baggage per person and a carry on is allowed.
Cancellations: Cancellations 90 days prior to departure: Total refund. Less than 90 days: No refund. . Travel Insurance is non-refundable as are unused services.
Gratuities: Tipping to guides, drivers, transfer personnel and hotel staff is left to the discretion of the participants and is not included.
Insurance: Tour participants are strongly recommended to purchase insurance for trip cancellation, trip interruption, accident, sickness and/or loss of baggage and personal effects.
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