Compare Iconic Aegean With 3-night Cruise by Tours4Fun vs Amazing Greece : Athens, Mykonos, Paros and Santorini by Eskapas
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Duration | 7 days | 12 days |
Price From | $ 2,010 | $ 2,800 |
Price Per Day | $ 287 | $ 233 |
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- Best Cycladacic Island Hopper Trip |
Trip Style | Group tour | Small group tour |
Lodging Level | Standard | Premium |
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Flights & Transport | No | Ground transport included |
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Meals Included | N/A | 11 Breakfasts |
Description | Explore the highlights of following cities: Athens, Kusadasi, Santorini |
Immerse yourself in Cycladic charm as you discover the delights of Athens, Mykonos, Paros and Santorini. On this 12-day Greek island hopping holiday you’ll enjoy Mykonos with its labyrinthine streets and chic, lively nightlife. Enjoy the all day parties in the beach bars and when the sun sets, head to Chora to explore the lively clubs that are hidden in the narrow, paved streets. A short distance from Mykonos is Paros, another charming island of Cyclades that distinguishes for the beautiful beaches and the traditional architecture. Next stop is Santorini, the most famous Greek island. In fact, the wild nature, gorgeous view and golden sunset have included Santorini among the top destinations in the world. Stroll around Fira, Oia and Imerovigli, enjoy the sea view from the top of the caldera and swim in the lovely beaches on the southern side of the island. You will leave Santorini with the most impressive memories of your life. |
Day 1 ARRIVE IN ATHENS, GREECE
Welcome to Athens! At 6 pm, meet your Globus Host and traveling companions for a welcome drink.
Day 2 ATHENS
. ATHENS Guided sightseeing includes a visit to the Acropolis and a stop at the Panathenaic Stadium. Free time this afternoon and evening. (B)
Day 3 ATHENS (EMBARKATION) - MYKONOS
ATHENS Embarkation.MYKONOS Free time to explore this evening. (B,L,D)
Day 4 CRUISING: KUSADASI, TURKEY - PATMOS, GREECE
KUSADASI Visit the Greek, Roman, and Byzantine excavations of Ephesus.PATMOS Afternoon call. (B,L,D)
Day 5 CRUISING: HERAKLION, CRETE - SANTORINI
HERAKLION Visit the Minoan Palace of Knossos.SANTORINI Afternoon call (weather permitting). (B,L,D)
Day 6 ATHENS (DISEMBARKATION)
. ATHENS Disembarkation. Free day. (B)ENHANCE YOUR FREE TIME in Athens with a traditional Greek dinner by the sea. This and many more options throughout your tour are available for purchase with MyGlobus. Get local maps and tips for free time with your GlobusGO mobile app.
Day 7 ATHENS
. Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (B)
Day 1 Arrive in Athens, Greece
After your arrival in the mythical city of Athens, the transfer to your hotel will be conducted in one of our private vehicles. A member of our English speaking team will meet you at your hotel, help you with the check-in, inform you of all the details of your trip, introduce you to the city and its everyday way of life and answer any questions you may have. The rest of the day will be free for you to relax and enjoy Athens at your own pace.
- Overnight: Athens Meals: Not Available
Day 2 Athens
After your breakfast, and at the agreed time, you will commence the panoramic tour of the Athenian Neoclassical Center: the Parliament, the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, the University, the Library, and National Academy, the Ilion Palace, the Temple of Zeus and Hadrian’s Gate, the Panathenaic Stadium, and many other monuments and sites of great interest. You will learn all there is to know about their history and background from the licensed English-speaking Tour Guide accompanying you on this tour.
Your next stop will be the “sacred rock”, the spectacular, unique and magnificent Acropolis and the Acropolis Museum. The entrance fee to both sites is included. At the end of the visit, you can either choose to return to your hotel or set out on your own adventure through the charming and picturesque streets of Plaka.
In the evening, we have included a guided walking tour that will take you through the prettiest residential districts of the capital, such as Anafiotika, Thissio, Monastiraki, and Plaka.
- Overnight: Athens Meals: Breakfast
Day 3 Athens – Mykonos
After breakfast, early in the morning, your assistant will escort you to Piraeus port in one of our private vehicles and you will take the ferry to the cosmopolitan island of Mykonos. ( You can select a fast ferry instead of normal ferry during your booking). The crossing is scheduled at the ideal time of the day so that you can enjoy the sun on deck and marvel at the deep blue of the Aegean Sea. The name of the island denotes “heap of stones” or “rocky place”, but a later version connects it to the hero Mykono, son of the king of Delos, Anius.
- Overnight: Mykonos Meals: Breakfast
Day 4 Mykonos
Free day to enjoy this magnificent island. Mykonos is the meeting point of the international “jet set”, famous for its wonderful beaches, the dazzling shops and vibrant nightlife.
- Overnight: Mykonos Meals: Breakfast
Day 5 Mykonos - Paros
After breakfast and at the appointed time, we will transfer you to the port of Mykonos to take the ferry to Paros.
This Cycladic island is a visitors mecca for natives and foreigners alike and is the ideal destination to relax and enjoy its beaches, the numerous small churches and its picturesque villages.
When the ferry docks at the port of Paroikia, the capital of the island, one of our representatives will meet you to transfer you to your accommodation.
The rest of the day is free for you to relax and enjoy this wonderful island.
- Overnight: Paros Meals: Breakfast
Day 6 Paros
After breakfast free time at leisure. This day on the island is free for you to relax, explore it at your own pace and immerse yourself in the cycladic culture. Paros is undoubtedly one of those islands that can assail the senses of all those who choose to travel to it and meet the expectations of the most demanding visitors.
- Overnight: Paros Meals: Breakfast
Day 7 Paros
Free day to continue enjoying the wonderful beaches of this beautiful island, roaming the stress full of trendy bars and shops in the center of the island as well as its restaurants and patisseries, where you will taste the delicious traditional cuisine.
- Overnight: Paros Meals: Breakfast
Day 8 Paros - Santorini
After breakfast, utterly enthralled by the Greek way of life, one of our drivers will pick you up at the agreed time and take you to the port. You will now board the ferry to your next destination, the island that is an inexhaustible source of inspiration: Santorini.
When you approach the island you will be astonished by the beauty of the city of Fira, with its white houses overhanging the cliff and overlooking the volcano. Upon your arrival, one of our representatives will welcome you, transfer you to your hotel and introduce you to this picturesque island.
- Overnight: Santorini Meals: Breakfast
Day 9 Santorini
Free day for you and your companion to explore this magical island, considered to be the lost continent of Atlantis, at your own pace. The name of the island was given by the Venetian Giacomo Barozzi due to the presence of a chapel dedicated to Saint Eirini. His descendants remained until 1576, when it became part of the Duchy of Naxos and until the Turkish conquest by Piyale Pasha.
- Overnight: Santorini Meals: Breakfast
Optionally, you can choose to go on a dazzling sailboat tour that comprises visits to the small islands inside the caldera, Nea and Palea Kameni, with the hot springs of green and yellow waters. All the time, the capital city of Fira will never be far away, but will feature superbly in the background throughout the cruise tour. Please see the optional tours during your booking.
Day 10 Santorini
You will have another free day on this magical island considered by many to be the lost continent of Atlantis. You can enjoy the beaches of volcanic stones or black sand, dine by the sea and appreciate some of the most beautiful sunsets in the world.
- Overnight: Santorini Meals: Breakfast
Day 11 Santorini - Athens
At the agreed time, we will transfer you to the new port of Santorini, Athinios, where you will board the ferry back to Athens. If you want you can buy a fast ferry ticket instead of normal ferry ticket during your booking. See options.
In the evening, upon your arrival at Piraeus, you will be transferred to your hotel, for a good rest and a rejuvenating sleep that will prepare you for the next day, full of more wonderful experiences and impressions.
- Overnight: Athens Meals: Breakfast
Day 12 Athens Departure
After your breakfast, at the agreed time according to your flight schedule , a member of our staff will drive you to Athens International Airport.
Having spent a few fantastic days with Eskapas, we hope to see you again soon to create together new and extraordinary moments that will be lovingly etched in your memory.
Have a nice trip!