Mediterranean
Interlude
Athens, the Greek Isles, and Istanbul in 14 Days
With
extended stay in Mykonos , Santorini and Istanbul
The
mystery of Istanbul . . . the treasures of Athens . . . the romance
of the Greek isles. The enigmatic Sphinx, the Eternal Nile . What's
better than a journey with a cherished companion to one of these prized
destination? Why, an interlude that includes all three, of course.
14 day Tour.
You may arrive any day in Athens : May through September

Add Spain and Andalusia
This
is a trip tailored to make the most of that special company and unique
occasion, be it an anniversary, a honeymoon, or a singular chance
to be alone and away.
We have selected superior and deluxe hotels notable for their charm,
atmosphere, and, of course, fine service. You'll be free to linger late
in bed with breakfast brought to your room, stroll the romantic old
Plaka district of Athens or frequent a seaside café in Santorini, entirely
at your leisure.
Your
schedule is your own, without planned group activities or tours,
though you're free to select these at your whim and fancy, with our
assistance. Of course, Travel in Style will see to all the details,
from arrival to conveyance to the Isles to settling you into your fine
accommodations, leaving you to do nothing but relax and enjoy-in your
own style.
Here
is a sample itinerary, starting in Athens. Extend
your stay in Athens ?
You may also start in Istanbul,
and enjoy this escapade from east to west across
the Aegean .
Do you prefer to extend touring into Greece Main Land ? MYCENAE,
EPIDAURUS, Meteora & NAUPLIA?
This tour operates daily from May through September.
DAY 1 - ARRIVAL IN ATHENS
Our Athens-based personnel
meets you at the international airport, assists you with the formalities,
and sees you to your charming and comfortable hotel. Check in, relax,
then take a stroll through the lively streets. Browse for treasures
and curios, savour a coffee or aperitif at a terrace café, or enjoy
a fine meal in the old Plaka district.
DAY
2 - ATHENS (B)
Enjoy the sights, sounds, and flavors of the Greek capital ( on your
own) , including Syntagma Square, and the towering Acropolis. If you
wish, we'll assist you with a tour to the city sights, or beyond, to
Corinth, Olympia, and the heart of Classical Greece.
DAY
3 - ATHENS, MYKONOS (B)
Relax, and revisit a favorite café or shop today. Then we'll call for
you and see you to the airport for your flight over the blue Aegean
to Mykonos (included in our rate) , Isle of Windmills.
For the Royal Mykonian, upgrade to a superior room for $160 per person.
DAY
4 - MYKONOS (B)
You'll spend these days on Mykonos-enough to when your appetite for
your return!
To stay in your lovely deluxe hotel and enjoy the beach, the service,
and the amenities.
DAY
5 - MYKONOS (B)
Or to venture out to explore some of the 350 whitewashed churches and
chapels, dramatic cliffs, coves, and villages . . . that is the question!
No doubt, you'll mix a bit of both; and with windmills to photograph
and fishermen to watch along the sea, your days will be filled.

DAY
6 - MYKONOS (B)
Spend another relaxing morning. Reserve some time to stroll the cobbled
lanes of Mykonos, to sip an ouzo or retsina at a waterside café, to
discover a beach or two
DAY
7 - MYKONOS, SANTORINI (B)
Wander into one of the local bakeries
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 fast ferry/hydrofoil for Santorini, where you'll
find a room waiting in a beach hotel.
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 .
Sample
optional tours available based on Private arrangement or Local Group
tour
.
DAY
9 - SANTORINI (B)
Breakfast at the hotel . Full day on your own in this Greek paradise
, or as an optional excursion : take a boat across to the dormant volcano,
and ascend through a crater-pocked moonscape to the crater.
DAY
10 - SANTORINI (B)
Breakfast at the hotel . One more day on your own in this Greek paradise
. Another
possible idea for an optional excursion : savour a soak in hot sulphur
springs. Arrange a winery visit, or an outing to Akrotiri, reputedly
the site of fabled Atlantis. Click here for more info & Images:
Villas on Santorini
DAY
11 - SANTORINI, ISTANBUL (B)
After a leisurely breakfast, we'll pick you up and escort you to board
a flight for Athens , and onward travel to Istanbul , (air fare is included
in our rate ) .Our personnel will be on hand to greet you upon arrival
and see you to your Ottoman mansion-style boutique hotel in the
Turkish capital.

In Istanbul ,enjoy the famous
tradition of the Turkish hamam
DAY
12 - ISTANBUL (B)
Experience Istanbul ( on your own) .
You won't want to miss the Blue Mosque and Aya Sophia, and Topkapi Palace,
with its Ottoman treasures. The Grand Bazaar offers endless bargains
in its 5000 stands, kiosks, and shops. Soak up the atmosphere of a traditional
coffee house, complete with bubbling water pipes. And if you still have
time, take a cruise on the Bosphorus.
DAY
13 - ISTANBUL(B)
Do your last-minute shopping this morning, or just linger deliciously
in bed, like Turkish royalty.
DAY
14 - DEPARTURE From Istanbul (cB)
After a full breakfast, our staff escorts you to the airport for your
flight home. Bon Voyage.
If you need to fly back to Athens : Please add $ $200 USD ,
tax included , Turkish Airlines
This tour starts daily in Athens from May through September.
Rates
are per person in USD
Category
A :
Inter. Continental or similar in Istanbul . Divani in Athens
Delxe Room at Santa Marina in Mykonos ( www.santa-marina.gr)
& Superior First Class for the Santorini
USD
4980
In double occupancy. |
USD
6450
In single occupancy. |
Category
B :
Inter. Continental or similar in Istanbul . Divani in Athens
& Superior First Class for the Greek Isles
USD
4475
In double occupancy. |
USD
5775
In single occupancy. |
Category C - Superior First :
Hyatt or Conrad in Istanbul . Divani in Athens
For Islands please see below
USD
4260
In double occupancy. |
USD
$4896
In single occupancy. |
Category D - First
Class :
USD
4140
In double occupancy. |
USD
4605
In single occupancy. |
Rate includes:
- Air
transportation from Athens to Mykonos, from Santorini to Athens,
and from Athens to Istanbul , tax included
- Transportation
between airport and hotel in Athens, Istanbul, Mykonos, and Santorini
Ferry/hydrofoil between Mykonos and Santorini.
- Accommodations
with breakfast (B) as indicated below, or at comparable
properties, according to availability:
Athens: Category A
& B : Divani Palace (5 stars). Category C Electra Palace (four
stars)
Mykonos: Category
A : Santa Marina , Category B Royal Myconian on Elia Beach
(deluxe)
For the Royal Mykonian, upgrade for the total stay of 3 nights in
Mykonos :
To a superior room for $ USD 310 per person.
Or a Junior Suite : $ USd 400 supplement per person
Santorini:
Category A & B & C : Dana , Nikos ( for Superior apartment
at Nikos please add 250 USD per person ) or Chromata Villas for Superior
First .
Category D : Rose Bay on Kamari Beach (four stars).
For Katikies Villas & Pantheon
, 15 % supplement applies to Categort A & B ( subject to availability
, please inquire ), for superior Suite at Katikies , please add $
780 USD per person .
Supplement for a stand alone private villa at the Pantheon with a
free rent a car for the duration of your stay : minimum 2 guests :
Supplement per person $ 1100 USD to be added to the listed rate
Minimum 4
guests : Supplement per person : $ USd 920.00
Istanbul:Category A & B : Inter.Continental Hotel or similar
.
Category C :The Conrad or an Ottoman-style boutique hotels, such as
Arena or Armada.
Category D : Ambassador or similar.
Not Included:
- International
air transportation.
-
Optional excursions, such as city tours, sailing, cruising (Except
in Cairo where it's included as per itinerary)
- Any
meal not specifically mentioned
- Beverages,
and personal expenses
- Gratuities
for local personnel
-
Travel insurance ( please ask your agent for details)
- Airport
taxes

Island Hopping
8
days Athens, Mykonos & Santorini - Arrive any day May - Oct
Book
in advance to be able to stay at Katikies ( supplement Applies for Katikies)
in Santorini , read about it in Travel & Leisure
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