8-Day Apollo Adventure: Athens, Mykonos & Santorini
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Trip Overview
Spend 8 days in Greece discovering the best of Athens and the Cyclades Islands, living in the lap of luxury as you relax and discover these amazing islands and the experiences on offer.
Enjoy the feeling of having everything prepared for you every step of the way, staying in luxury hotels which you are sure to love. This eight-day trip is the perfect way to discover the best of the Cyclades Islands: Santorini and Mykonos. Spend 8 days in Greece discovering the best of Athens and the Cyclades Islands, living in the lap of luxury as you relax and discover these amazing islands and the experiences on offer.
Enjoy the feeling of having everything prepared for you every step of the way, staying in luxury hotels which you are sure to love. This eight-day trip is the perfect way to discover the best of the Cyclades Islands: Santorini and Mykonos.
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Itinerary
Day 1
Arrive in Athens
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Your 8 days in Greece begin in Athens airport, you will be greeted by your English-speaking transfer driver and you will be taken to your inner Athens hotel. Once you have checked and freshened up, the rest of the day is yours to explore Athens on your own. It is suggested that you head for the Plaka area, close to your hotel and filled with shops and restaurants for you to discover. You can return to your hotel after an evening of fun and discovery.
Accommodation
Hera Boutique Hotel★4 star
Activities
Athens
Transportations
Private Driver from Athens International Airport to Hera Hotel
Destinations
Athens
Day 2
Explore Athens
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Today, you'll see the sights from the comfort on a modern air-conditioned coach where your English-speaking guide will take you to the principal modern and classical sites in Athens. From the austere beauty of Syntagma Square and the tomb of the Unknown Soldier to the Olympic Stadium, home to the Modern Olympic Games, the tour then visits the Temple of Zeus and finally, the Acropolis, that shines like a beacon over Athens. After the tour, the rest of the day is yours to do as you please.
Accommodation
Hera Boutique Hotel★4 star
Activities
Athens Sightseeing TourOptional Activity
Panathenaic StadiumOptional Activity
Acropolis of AthensOptional Activity
Acropolis MuseumOptional Activity
National GardenOptional Activity
Meals
Breakfast
Destinations
Athens
Day 3
Athens to Mykonos by Hydrofoil
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After breakfast, your driver will collect you and transfer you to Piraeus to catch the morning hydrofoil for Mykonos. On arrival at Mykonos, you will be met by our representative and transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day is yours to do as you please. Discovering the maze-like Mykonos Town is an afternoon well spent, watching the rich, famous and infamous go by, shopping at the exclusive boutiques that line the narrow streets.
Accommodation
Pelican Bay Art Hotel Mykonos★4 star
Transportations
Private Driver from Athens to Piraeus port
Ferry from Athens to Mikonos
Private Driver from Mykonos New Port to Mykonos
Meals
Breakfast
Destinations
Athens
Anemoessa Hotel Hotel
Day 4
Sacred Island of Delos
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After breakfast, you will be transferred to the old port to take a morning excursion to the island of Delos. A short 30-minute boat ride away, Delos is the birthplace of the Gods Apollo and Artemis. In the ancient world, it was an important trading port, a civilisation so advanced they had decorated houses, running water and all of the trappings of modern life. Uninhabited for over 1000 years, this well-preserved island makes for a fascinating few hours as you wander the ruins of Delos town.
Accommodation
Pelican Bay Art Hotel Mykonos★4 star
Activities
Sacred Island of DelosOptional Activity
Mykonos TownOptional Activity
Transportations
Boat from Mikonos to Delos
Boat from Delos to Mikonos
Meals
Breakfast
Destinations
Anemoessa Hotel Hotel
Delos
Mikonos
Day 5
Mykonos to Santorini
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Today is another travelling day so you can have a relaxing swim before checking out. Your representative will collect you and transfer you to the port to catch the hydrofoil to Santorini. You'll be amazed at the sight of this enchanting island coming into view from the boat. The views from your hotel will be unparalleled as you look at the caldera and the volcano in the middle of the sea.
Accommodation
Belvedere Suites★3 star
Transportations
Private Driver from Mikonos to Mikonos
Ferry from Mikonos to Thera
Private Driver from Thera to Thera
Meals
Breakfast
Destinations
Anemoessa Hotel Hotel
Regina Mare
Day 6
Explore Santorini
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This is your chance to see one of the most special places on earth. This could mean moving no further than your hotel balcony and pool, taking in the magnificent view. Exploring this island could mean travelling south to the black sand beaches of Perissa or Perivolos, or taking a boat trip across to the volcano and hot springs of Nea Kameni. Taking the road north to the traditional village of Oia in the afternoon to take in what is undoubtedly the most beautiful sunsets in the world.
Accommodation
Belvedere Suites★3 star
Activities
SantoriniOptional Activity
FiraOptional Activity
Meals
Breakfast
Destinations
Regina Mare
Thera
Day 7
Santorini to Athens
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Enjoy your last breakfast from the balcony or poolside before checking out of this paradise. Your representative will pick you up and take you to the airport for your flight back to Athens. Once in Athens, you will be transferred to your hotel. The afternoon and evening are yours to spend as you wish, whether that be catching up on some last-minute shopping or having a sumptuous dinner at any one of Athens international restaurants. As tonight is your last night in Greece, live it up in style.
Accommodation
Hera Boutique Hotel★4 star
Activities
AthensOptional Activity
Transportations
Private Driver from Thera to Santorini Airport
Plane from Santorini Airport to Athens International Airport
Private Driver from Athens International Airport to Athens
Meals
Breakfast
Destinations
Regina Mare
Athens
Day 8
End of Your 8 Days in Greece
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After breakfast, depending on the time of your flight, you may be able to do some more shopping and exploring. After you have checked out of the hotel, your driver will transfer you to the airport in plenty of time for your flight back home.
Transportations
Private Driver from Athens to Athens International Airport
Meals
Breakfast
Destinations
Athens
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What’s included?
7 nights accommodation
7 breakfasts
Airport transfer
Domestic flights
Entrance fees
Ground transportation
Licensed English speaking guides
What’s not included?
Alcohol beverages
Entry visas / airport departure tax
Gratuities
International flights
Laundry
Personal expenses
Travel insurance
Trekking permits
Starting From
AU$ 6,820/ per traveller sharing
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Benefits of this trip
Greece in 8 days
4-star, 3-star accommodation
24/7 in-destination support from your local designer