Athens, Mykonos and Santorini

ITINERARY

DAY 01 ATHENS

Arrival at Athens airport, transfer to the hotel. Athens is the capital of Greece. It was also at the center of Ancient Greece, a powerful empire and civilization. In the city, the geographical sites of the 5th century BC still dominate, including the Acropolis, a citadel on a hill with ancient buildings, such as the Parthenon temple with its columns. Sculptures, vases, jewelry, and other items from Ancient Greece are preserved in the Acropolis Museum and the National Archaeological Museum. Overnight stay. 

DAY 02 ATHENS HALF DAY

Breakfast. In the morning, visit of the city: Constitution Square, the Parliament, the National Library, the University, and the Academy. Passing through Herodou Atticus Street we can see the former Royal Palace and opposite the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, guarded by the picturesque Evzones and their traditional uniform, the Panathenaic Stadium, the Temple of Zeus, and Hadrian’s Arch. We arrive at the Acropolis with entrance included enjoying the works of the time of Pericles, the Propylaea, the Temple of Athena Nike, the Erechtheion, and the Parthenon. Afternoon at leisure, you can visit the new Acropolis Museum or stroll through the typical Plaka district, Syntagma Square, also known as Constitution Square in the heart of the city one of the most popular places in the city, or watch the changing of the guard of the Evzones which takes place every hour. The rest of the afternoon is free for a stroll through the wonders of central Athens, (discover Theseion, Placa, and Monastiraki), full of ancient surprises, all in close distance from Acropolis. Overnight stay. 

DAY 03 ATHENS – MYKONOS

Desayuno. Traslado desde su hotel en Atenas al puerto para tomar su barco de alta velocidad o ferry a Mykonos. Llegada y traslado al hotel. Resto del día libre para descubrir la cosmopolita ciudad de Mykonos o explorar algunas de sus playas. Por la noche, disfrute de un cóctel o una bebida en la «Pequeña Venecia» con vistas idílicas del atardecer. Alojamiento.

DAY 04 MYKONOS

Desayuno. Día libre. Disfrute de las playas de esta isla, puede visitar el pintoresco puerto de Mykonos, frente al distinguido paseo marítimo de la costera Jora, donde se mezclan armoniosamente barcos de pescadores y yates de lujo. También puede visitar la vecina isla de Delos, una isla deshabitada que es uno de los mejores sitios arqueológicos de Grecia. Considerada una isla sagrada desde el siglo VII a. C., la famosa «Terraza de Delos» es uno de los mejores sitios arqueológicos de Grecia. La famosa “Terraza de los Leones” vigila el “Lago Sagrado” y las ruinas del Templo de Apolo son lugares que no debe perderse. Alojamiento

DAY 05 MYKONOS

Breakfast. Free day. Enjoy the beaches of this island, you have the opportunity to explore the island with its numerous stunning beaches and beach bars or take the opportunity to visit Delos. The island of Delos, near Mykonos, is one of the most important mythological, historical and archaeological sites of Greece. Delos held an important place as a sacred sanctuary for a millennium, before being made the birthplace of Apollo and Artemis by the Olympian mythology. Alternatively, the windmills and architecture characteristic of the Cyclades are very picturesque and charming. Endless walks along the narrow paths will offer you numerous surprises and treasures. Enjoy a coffee or refreshment in one of the numerous bars. And the night awaits to be conquered.

DAY 06 MYKONOS – SANTORINI

Breakfast. Transfer from your hotel in Athens to the port to take your high-speed boat or ferry to Mykonos. Arrival and transfer to the hotel. 

DAY 07 SANTORINI

Breakfast. Free day to explore the majestic island of Santorini, famous for its breathtaking views. Take the opportunity to visit Oia, famous for the breathtaking sunset that generously embraces the Aegean Sea. The island of Santorini is famous for its breathtaking views from the Caldera, possibly the site of Atlantis, and the typical whitewashed houses perched on the rocks. The island was the site of one of the largest volcanic eruptions in history: the Minoan eruption (also called the Thera eruption) which occurred some 3600 years ago during the height of the Minoan civilization. The eruption created a large caldera surrounded by layered deposits of tephra hundreds of meters deep and probably indirectly caused the downfall of the Minoan civilization on Crete, 110 km to the south, through a massive tsunami. Another popular theory is that the eruption of Thera gave rise to the legend of Atlantis. Overnight stay. 

DAY 08 SANTORINI

Breakfast. Free day to continue touring the island, you can stroll among the whitewashed buildings along the cliffs of Firá, swim at the unique black beach of Kamari or take part in an optional day cruise to the volcano. Overnight stay. 

DAY 09 SANTORINI – ATHENS

Breakfast. Enjoy the last day of your stay on the island of Santorini. In the afternoon, transfer to Santorini airport to Athens. Arrival and transfer to the hotel in Athens. Overnight stay. 

DAY 10 ATHENS (DEPARTURE)

Breakfast. At scheduled time transfer to Athens airport to board our flight to the city of origin. End of our services.