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8-Day Athens, Delphi & Santorini

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Overview

This 8-day Greek holiday itinerary will have you visiting the most important archaeological sites in mainland Greece and the Cycladic island of Santorini.

Start your trip in the capital of Greece before continuing to visit the ancient site of the Oracle of Delphi, a place that was once regarded as the centre of the world! Tour the monasteries of Meteora, complexes of Byzantine monasteries built on the peaks of the rocks and feel like you are between heaven and earth!

Finally, you will spend some time on one of the most romantic islands in Greece, Santorini, known for its cliffside panoramas and enchanting white-washed houses. Walk around the rocks of Caldera, visit the active volcano, swim in hot springs and see the best sunset of your life in Oia!
Sightseeing
Culture & Arts
Cruising
Hiking & Trekking

Itinerary

Day 1

Start Your Greek Holiday Itinerary

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Start Your Greek Holiday Itinerary

Welcome to Greece! Upon arrival at Athens International Airport, a driver will be waiting to collect you at the arrivals hall and will transfer you to your hotel in the centre of Athens. The rest of the afternoon is free for you to relax after your trip or to spend some time exploring the capital. Soak up the culture and architecture that is present in every street.

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    Accommodation

    Athens Cypria Hotel3 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    AthensOptional Activity

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Athens International Airport to Athens

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    Destinations

    Athens

Day 2

Athens City Tour

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Athens City Tour

After breakfast this morning, a driver will pick you up and take you sightseeing around Athens. You will see the most popular sites in Athens like the Acropolis, the Temple of Athena Nike and the Parthenon. Finally, you can stroll around the beautiful narrow streets of the area of Plaka to admire the Greek culture and architecture found here.

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    Accommodation

    Athens Cypria Hotel3 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Athens City Tour

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Athens

Day 3

Archaeological Ruins of Delphi

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Archaeological Ruins of Delphi

This morning your Greek holiday itinerary goes to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Delphi, which was once a sacred site in ancient Greece and home to the oracle of Delphi. Your tour will first stop at the village of Arachova, a popular winter resort in Greece. After, visit the archaeological ruins of Delphi and the Delphi museum to learn more about the interesting history of this place. You will have lunch at a traditional tavern in Arachova before departing for Meteora.

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    Accommodation

    Dellas Boutique Hotel3 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Delphi Half-Day Tour

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Athens to Delphi

    Private Driver from Delphi to Meteora

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Athens

    Delphi

    Kastraki, Trikala

Day 4

Monasteries in Meteora

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Monasteries in Meteora

Today you will be visiting the complexes of Eastern Orthodox monasteries found in Meteora. Here you will visit the Holy Monastery of Great Meteora, built on a gigantic rock formation, and the great monastery of St. Stephan. After lunch in Kalambaka, you will return to Athens, stopping at Thermopiles to admire the statue of Leonidas. Your driver will drop you off at your hotel in the evening.

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    Accommodation

    Athens Cypria Hotel3 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Meteora Monasteries Tour

    Thermopylae

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Meteora to Athens

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Kastraki, Trikala

    Decentralized Administration of Thessaly and Central Greece

    Thermopylae

    Athens

Day 5

Travel to Magical Island of Santorini

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Travel to Magical Island of Santorini

Today is a travel day. You will wake up early to be transferred to Piraeus Harbour in Athens, where you will catch a 4.5-hour ferry to Santorini. Upon arrival at the port, a private driver will greet you and transfer you to your hotel. You have the rest of the day to relax or explore the beautiful volcanic island of Santorini. You can enjoy dinner at one of the cliffside restaurants with vistas of the Agean sea or walk around the narrow streets to do some shopping.

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    Accommodation

    Rose Bay Hotel4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    SantoriniOptional Activity

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Athens to Piraeus port

    Ferry from Athens to Thera

    Private Driver from Όρμος Αθηνιού Θήρας to Thera

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Athens

    Kamari

    Thera

Day 6

Santorini Sunset Cruise

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Santorini Sunset Cruise

This morning you have some free time to discover the beauty of Santorini as you wish. You can take a trip to southern Santorini, where you'll find charming traditional villages and beautiful black sand beaches. In the afternoon, you will embark on an exciting sunset cruise around the Santorini volcano, and you will get a chance to watch the sunset from your boat, as you sail across the Aegean Sea. This is sure to be the highlight of your trip!

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    Accommodation

    Rose Bay Hotel4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    SantoriniOptional Activity

    Southern SantoriniOptional Activity

    Santorini Sunset Volcano Cruise

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Kamari

    Thera

    Decentralized Administration of the Aegean

Day 7

Last Day in Santorini and Journey Back to Athens

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Last Day in Santorini and Journey Back to Athens

You will have one last morning on this stunning island before departing back to Athens. You can explore Santorini as you wish. A suggestion is to hike the popular Caldera Trail between Fira to Oia, where you will be treated to breathtaking views along the way. At noon you'll head towards the port to catch a ferry back to Athens. The journey will take around five hours, and once you arrive, a driver will be waiting to transfer you to your hotel in the city centre.

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    Accommodation

    Athens Cypria Hotel3 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    SantoriniOptional Activity

    Hike the Caldera TrailOptional Activity

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Thera to Όρμος Αθηνιού Θήρας

    Ferry from Thera to Athens

    Private Driver from Piraeus port to Athens

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Kamari

    Thera

    Decentralized Administration of the Aegean

    Athens

Day 8

Departure From Athens

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Departure From Athens

It's time to bid farewell to Greece after a wonderful week of making memories! After breakfast at your hotel, a private car will be waiting to take you to the airport in time to catch your departing flight home.

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Athens to Athens International Airport

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Athens

Included in Price

  • 7 nights accommodation
  • 5 activities
  • 7 breakfasts
  • Airport transfer
  • Ground transportation
  • Licensed English speaking guides

Not Included in Price

  • Alcohol beverages
  • Domestic flights
  • Entrance fees
  • Entry visas / airport departure tax
  • Gratuities
  • International flights
  • Laundry
  • Personal expenses
  • Travel insurance
  • Trekking permits
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