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8-Day Santorini and Athens

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Trip Overview

Welcome to the Aegean, and to one of the most beautiful islands in the world; one of the most popular destinations in Greece! Embark on your Athens and Santorini Trip today!

The power of this volcanic island creates an energy that overwhelms the senses. A volcano embraced by the Aegean, this island-phenomenon in the Cyclades gives its visitors a mythical experience. Also known as Thera in Greek, Santorini is the island immortalised by poets and painters, thanks to its celebrated light, multi-coloured cliffs and picture-perfect sunsets.

Your tour will be split between the magic of Santorini, where you'll have the chance to intimately get to know the island, and the capital, Athens, where myth and legend come to life!

Finish your trip with the great Acropolis, and a chance to learn more about life in one of the greatest and most advanced civilisations of their time as you walk in the footsteps of Aristotle, Demetrius, and Alexander the Great. No trip is complete without a scenic drive to Cape Sounio, where you'll see your last temple, the Temple of Poseidon.
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Food & Drink
Culture & Arts

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Itinerary

Day 1

Santorini Trip Begins!

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Santorini Trip Begins!

Today, your Santorini trip begins! After reaching Santorini island, you will be transferred by private vehicle to your hotel. After settling in, you will enjoy a free day. In the afternoon, you will take a 90-minute massage session to help you relax after your long trip! As an option, you may also take part in a romantic 5-course Santorinian wine and food pairing session, while admiring the sunset!

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    Accommodation

    Santorini Princess Spa Hotel5 star

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    Restaurants

    VasilicosOptional Activity

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Santorini Airport to Santorini Princess Spa Hotel

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    Destinations

    Imerovigli

Day 2

Free Day and Evening Guided Tour

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Free Day and Evening Guided Tour

Continuing on your Santorini trip, you'll have the morning to relax and make the most of the hotel facilities or its close proximity to Santorini's many beaches! In the afternoon, you will enjoy an executive private Santorini highlights guided tour with dinner! Also known as Thera in Greek, Santorini is the island immortalised by poets and painters, thanks to its celebrated light, multi-coloured cliffs and picture-perfect sunsets.

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    Accommodation

    Santorini Princess Spa Hotel5 star

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    Activities

    Santorini Highlights Guided Tour

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    Meals

    Breakfast and dinner

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    Destinations

    Imerovigli

    Decentralized Administration of the Aegean

Day 3

Explore Santorini

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Explore Santorini

Your free day on this amazing island! Do not miss the chance to explore the local villages and try any of the amazing crisp Santorinian white wines! Along the way, you may wish to visit the beaches that dot the landscape to break up the day with a swim. Remember that we are always available for suggestions on how to spend your time on this wonderful island.

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    Accommodation

    Santorini Princess Spa Hotel5 star

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    Activities

    SantoriniOptional Activity

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Imerovigli

    Thera

Day 4

Relax before Your Sunset Catamaran Tour

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Relax before Your Sunset Catamaran Tour

Spend the morning at the beach and then, in the afternoon, embark on an unforgettable five-hour catamaran sunset caldera cruise with a full meal and drinks on board, making this one of the most special days of your vacation! Your semi-private catamaran will take you inside Santorini's volcanic caldera and watch the sunset from one of the best spots on the island.

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    Accommodation

    Santorini Princess Spa Hotel5 star

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    Activities

    Southern SantoriniOptional Activity

    Sunset Catamaran Cruise

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Imerovigli

    Decentralized Administration of the Aegean

    Ormos Ammoudiou

Day 5

Discover Athens in a Walking Tour

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Discover Athens in a Walking Tour

Explore Athens accompanied by a local in guided walking your, taking you around some of the most famous sites in the capital! Free evening. In Athens, you can time travel through millennia, visiting the romantic ruins of ancient temples and museums. Every corner highlights the complexity of Greek history and culture. From the infinite ancient sites to the omnipresent Ottoman-inspired culinary delights and the touches and fragrant spices from Asia.

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    Accommodation

    Urban Frame Hotel3 star

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    Activities

    Athens Highlights Walking Tour

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Santorini Princess Spa Hotel to Santorini Airport

    Plane from Thera to Athens

    Private Driver from Athens International Airport to Urban Frame Hotel

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Imerovigli

    Athens

Day 6

The Acropolis and Wine

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The Acropolis and Wine

On this special day, you will enjoy a private guided 4-hour walking tour of both the Acropolis and the Acropolis Museum. This could be followed by an exclusive private wine tasting session, where you will taste eight of the best Greek wines while tasting traditional Greek delicacies. This is an amazing experience during your time in Athens! Your hotel pick up and drop off is included.

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    Accommodation

    Urban Frame Hotel3 star

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    Activities

    Acropolis of Athens

    Acropolis Private Walking Tour

    Acropolis Museum

    Dionysian Grapes Wine Tasting

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Athens

Day 7

Cape Sounio Sunset Tour

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Cape Sounio Sunset Tour

You'll be free in the morning to explore the city at your own pace. In the afternoon, you will leave Athens behind and travel to Cape Sounio to enjoy a romantic private guided tour to the Temple of Poseidon and admire one of the most beautiful sunsets in Greece! Before returning to Athens, you will discover traditional Greek tastes in a local seafood restaurant!

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    Accommodation

    Urban Frame Hotel3 star

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    Activities

    Cape Sounio Private Guided Tour

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    Meals

    Breakfast and dinner

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    Destinations

    Athens

    Decentralized Administration of Attica

Day 8

Departure from Athens

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Departure from Athens

Today, after having exchanged farewell wishes, you will be privately transferred to the airport for your flight back 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

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What’s included?

  • 7 nights accommodation
  • 8 activities
  • 7 breakfasts and 2 dinners
  • Entrance fees
  • Ground transportation
  • Licensed English speaking guides

What’s not included?

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