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Hideaway
in the Greek Isles
A
12- day Honeymoon Tour in Greece
Athens . Mykonos . Santorini |
Hideaway
in the Greek Islands This itinerary includes Athens, then whisks you
by air to idyllic hideaways in the Greek Islands. You'll compare superlatives.
(Tour code # AE7+1)
Our select island facilities offer privacy, intimacy, and outings to
villages, beaches, taverns and more. The choice is yours. Daily, Athens
: April - Nov.
Suggested
Itinerary:
You may start with the Islands, and have Athens at the end, your International
flight into Athens on Day 1 should arrive no later than 1 PM in the
afternoon
DAY
1 - ATHENS- Daily : April - Nov
You'll be greeted at the airport by our local representative, who will
assist with formalities and baggage, and see you to your hotel. Once
you settle in, you're free to stroll, browse for curios and treasures,
and perhaps dine at a cafe in the old Plaka district. Or, we'll be pleased
to arrange an optional Athens by Night tour, which includes a Greek
dinner and musical entertainment.
Morning arrivals for guests flying from Europe or the east coast
of the USA may connect same day to Mykonos if so desire and have Athens's
stay at the end or eliminate Athens completely.
DAY
2 - ATHENS - Private Tour (BL)
A half-day private city tour will orient you to the high points of Athens.
You'll visit Syntagma Square, at the very heart of the city; the Parliament;
Hadrian's Arch; and culminate with the Acropolis and its museum. Lunch
is included at a local restaurant . Afternoon walking tour of the Plaka
ancient district . Private Guide. Private Driver. Private Air Conditioned
Vehicle.
DAY
3 -Private Tour of DELPHI
(BL)
Private Air Conditioned Vehicle - Private Chauffeur - Private Guide
Breakfast at the hotel. Lunch is included at a local restaurant . Bottled
water / tea or coffee : included with your lunch in Delphi or Zemeno
(near Delphi)
Tour
Delphi, site of the famed oracle, at the foot of Mount Parnassus. During the Mycenaean period, the female deity of Earth was worshipped
in the small settlement of Delphi. The development of the sanctuary
and oracle though, began in the 8th century B.C. with the establishment
of the cult of Apollo. Under the protection and administration of the
Amphictyony, the sanctuary continued to be
autonomous after the First Sacred War and, as a result, increased its
panhellenic religious
and political influence. The Pythian Games
were re-organized, the sanctuary was enlarged and it was enriched with
nice buildings, statues, and other offerings. In the 3rd century B.C.
it came under the domination of the Aetolians
and later, in 191 B.C., was conquered by the Romans. During the Roman
occupation the site was sometimes plundered but was also favoured by
some of the emperors. With the spread of Christianity, the sanctuary
lost its religious meaning and was permanently closed down with a decree
of emperor Theodosius the Great.
We
tour the ruins of Delphi and
its oracle, sacred to Apollo and Dionysus, then we
stop at the picturesque Greek village of Archova, famous for its hand-woven
rugs and quilts as well as for its cheese (formaella).
Lunch is included at in Zemeno at a typical Greek restaurant.
Return
to Athens in the early evening. The
drive from Athens to Delphi is 2:30hrs each way . The distance is 170
kilometers each way.
DAY 4 - ATHENS, MYKONOS (B)
Take the morning to finish your shopping, or for additional explorations.
In the afternoon, we'll call for you and see you to the airport for
your flight to the island of Mykonos. We'll have a representative on
hand to meet you, and check you in to your hotel. Relax!
DAY
5 - MYKONOS (B)
The day is totally yours. There's no need to venture beyond the grounds
of your lovely hotel. But on the other hand, there's plenty of reason
to do so, starting with 350 whitewashed churches and chapels, dramatic
cliffs, blue seas, and secluded beaches.
DAY
6 - MYKONOS (B)
Maybe this will be your day to stay put. Or maybe you'll mix relaxation
with walks to photograph the famed windmills of Mykonos , or
to just watch fishermen at work along the sea.
DAY
7 - MYKONOS, SANTORINI (B)
Reserve some time to stroll the cobbled lanes of Mykonos, to sip an
ouzo at a waterside cafe, to discover a beach or two, to pick up a loaf
of fresh bread and cheese and olives, and picnic on a hillside as you
look out to sailboats at sea. We'll rendezvous in time to take you to
your ferry ( Business class ) or hydrofoil for Santorini. On arrival,
we'll see that you're checked in to your hotel. Click here for : Sample
Villas in Santorini:
Dana Villas, in Firostefani offers view of the ancient volcano.
Chromata Apartments, in Imerovigli offers also view of the ancient volcano.
Both are available with Deluxe For Superior First class categories
DAY
8 - SANTORINI (B)
Enjoy breakfast at your lovely hotel and linger for as long as you wish.
When you venture out, explore the cliff top town of Thira with its winding
paths leading from view to spectacular view. We offer an optional tour
to the archaeological site of Akrotiri, reputed to be the center of
the lost civilization of Atlantis. Sample
optional tours available based on Private arrangement or Local Group
tour
DAY 9 - SANTORINI (B)
The day is yours for relaxing or exploring on your own--or both!
DAY
10 - SANTORINI (B)
Day on your own in Santorini . You might take a boat across to the dormant
volcano, and ascend through a crater-pocked moonscape to the crater.
Or savor a soak in hot sulfur springs. Arrange a winery visit or another
excursion.
DAY
11 - Santorini or Athens (B)
If your flight tomorrow from Athens is an early morning one, then suggest
that you fly back to Athens today. Enjoy a leisurely breakfast at your
hotel. We'll pick you up and see you to your Athens-bound flight , upon
arrival in Athens , proceed on your own to Sofitel Athens Airport Hotel.
If your flight tomorrow is a late afternoon one from Athens to your
home country then , you may wish to spend the night in Santorini and
connect tomorrow to Athens.
The flight Santorini Athens is included in our rate , economy class,
tax included.
DAY
12 - Departure (B)
Departure from Athens or Santorini (B)
After breakfast , if you are at Sofitel Athens
Airport Hotel, then proceed on your own to your gate .
If
you are leaving from Santorini , our local rep will assist with your
transfer from the hotel to Santorini Airport .
Kalo Taxidi! Bon Voyage!
Rates
per person in US$, Double Occupancy
|
First
Class Hotel |
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$
3386 |
$
3851 |
| Rates
per person in US$, in Single Occupancy |
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$
4456 |
$
5255 |
Tour
starts daily in Athens : March to November
Tour
includes:
-
Hotel accommodation in Athens, as per itinerary including breakfast.
Prefer to handle
Athens hotel yourself ?
- A
private guided tour of Athens , as per itinerary , including entrance
fees
-
Greece travel guide book
-
Hotel accommodation as per itinerary , including breakfast daily
- All
transfer between airports & hotels in Greece.
-
Round trip air fare within Greece as per itinerary including tax,
economy class
-
Hotel service charges and taxes.
Click here for Athens
Mykonos 7 -day edition
Or the 14 day Athens,
Mykonos ans Santorini
Not
included:
- International
airfare from/to USA.
-
Gratuities Personal expenses.
- Beverages,
and meals not specifically listed .
- Trip
Cancellation Insurance. Travel Insurance
Sample
hotels in Athens :
- Deluxe:
Divani Palace Acropolis.
To upgrade to Athens Plaza or the Grand Bretagne Classical room ,
please add : $ 650 USDS per person in double
- First
: Titania . Stanley
Sample hotels in Mykonos:
- Deluxe:
Royal Myconian , Myconian Imperial or similar
For staying in a Deluxe room with Jacuzzi at the Royal Myconian in
Mykonos , the supplement is
$USD 570 per person for the whole stay
- First
Class : Petassos Beach ." K" Group Hotel
Sample
Villas/ Apartments in Santorini:
- For
Deluxe rates :Volcano View Villas. Nikos Villas in Oia .
For Dana Villas with a view of the Caldera &
the sea ( Firostefani) . Please add : $ 150 per person, or upgrade
to a suite at Dana Villas for a supplemnet of $ $ 550 per person ,
or $700 per person for the Honeymoon Suite
For Chromata Apartments : Superior Rooms : with a
view of the caldera & the sea (Imerovigli.)
Please add : $ 250 USD per person .
- First
Class accommodation:
Sun Rocks ,
in Firostefani , Astra Apartments, On The Rocks" or Tzekos Villas
- For
a private villa at the Pantheon with a private swimming pool, please
add $860 Per person for the total stay in Santorini to the deluxe
rate listed above.
More
Choices ;
Trip
Reviews: What other guests say about our services :
Adrian and Melina
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Original Message --------
From: "Adrian"
Sent: Monday, September 24, 2007 2:04 PM
To: omar@travelinstyle.com>, > Subject: We're Back!
We just wanted to let you know we made it back home after our weeklong
detour through Italy. Athens was fantastic. The tours were very good,
and short of heading out to the islands, I can't think of a single thing
we would have rather done while there.
Although we had an excellent time in Athens, Egypt was by far the highlight
of our entire trip, including Italy. We just can't say enough
about Ahmed, Isis, Ashraf, and all our drivers. We simply could not
have done the trip without their help. Ahmed was very professional,
courteous, and helpful, and always went out of his way to make sure
we were where we needed to be at the right time. Our Egyptologist guides,
Isis and Ashraf, were both very knowledgeable and made our visit so
much better with their endless supply of information. We wore out both
days long before they did. We will definitely try to come back to Egypt
when we have more time to spend.
Thank you so much for arranging the trip, allowing us to customize what
we needed to, and putting us in touch with such good people. And please
find attached pictures of us enjoying a camel ride. :-)
Adrian & Melina
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