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A Mediterranean paradise, Greece is home to a plethora of idyllic islands scattered across the shimmering waters of the Ionian and Aegean Seas. Enjoy a sundowner while catching a picture-perfect sunset of Santorini, against the backdrop of traditional whitewashed buildings. Spend quality family time while relaxing in the pristine surrounds of sun-drenched Crete and indulge in the mouth-watering cuisine Greece is renowned for the world over.

It might interest you that Greece is the world’s third largest producer of olive oil and edible olives, with a 16% share of the international olive oil market. It stands for purity, excellent taste, and high nutritional value. The country also produces the finest cheeses in the world and all Greek cheeses are exported making the nation a huge exporter through the international markets.

Mediterranean cuisine is at its best in this country, and every part of Greece has its own specialty. The sea, the sand, and the creative hands of the inhabitants all together produce flavors which are unforgettable.

Athens, its capital, retains landmarks including the 5th-century B.C. Acropolis citadel with the Parthenon temple. You must visit Santorini for its stunning sunsets and dramatic views, fine dining and wineries. Greece is also known for its beaches, from the black sands of Santorini to the party resorts of Mykonos.

DAY 1 – ATHENS ARRIVAL:

Upon arrival Meet & Greet at Athens Airport and transfer to the hotel and Check in. Rest of the day at leisure. Athens is an amazing city to discover on your own with its numerous museums, parks and the shopping areas of Kolonaki, Hermou, Voukourestiou Street, Monastiraki and Plaka. Overnight in Athens Hotel.

DAY 2 – ATHENS SIGHTSEEING (08:45 – 13:30 Terminal): (Breakfast)

After breakfast, pickup from the hotel for your Half day morning tour. See Syntagma Square, the House of Parliament, the Memorial to the Unknown Soldier, the Athens Academy, the University, the National Library and the Hadrian’s Arch. Visit the Temple of Olympian Zeus and the Panathenaic Stadium where the first Olympic Games of the modern era were held in 1896. On the Acropolis visit the architectural masterpieces of the Golden Age of Athens: the Propylaea, the Temple of Athena Nike, the Erechtheion and finally “the harmony between material and spirit”, the Parthenon. Continue and visit the place where at last the statues found their home and admire the wonders of the classical era, the museum of Acropolis. At the end of the tour, drop off at the hotel or at the city centre. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight in Athens Hotel.

DAY 3 – ATHENS – MYKONOS: (Breakfast)

After breakfast, transfer to the Athens Port of Piraeus and take the Ferry boat (tickets not included) to the island of Mykonos. Meet at Mykonos port and transfer to the hotel. Overnight in Mykonos Hotel.

DAY 4 – MYKONOS: (Breakfast)

Breakfast in the hotel. At leisure on this Jet Set Cycladic Island renowned for its striking windmills. Wander the maze of narrow alleys and an array of shops for bargains. You may visit Paraportiani one of the 365 churches of the island and in the evening enjoy the famous night life of the island. Overnight in Mykonos Hotel.

DAY 5 – MYKONOS – SANTORINI: (Breakfast)

Breakfast in the hotel. Transfer to Mykonos port and take the Speed Boat (tickets not included) to the island of Santorini. Meet at Santorini port and transfer to the hotel. Overnight in Santorini Hotel.

DAY 6 – SANTORINI: (Breakfast)

Breakfast in the hotel. At leisure on this amazing island of Santorini (formed by the eruption of the volcano 1600 BC). The sight is the most breathtaking of all Greek islands and perhaps of the world. Explore and enjoy all that the island has to offer. History and nature combine to make Santorini unforgettable. Overnight in Santorini Hotel.

DAY 7 – SANTORINI – ATHENS: (Breakfast)

Breakfast in the hotel. Transfer to Santorini port and take the Ferry boat (tickets not included) to Athens. Meet at the Athens port of Piraeus and transfer to the hotel. Overnight in Athens hotel.

DAY 8 – DEPARTURE: (Breakfast)

After Breakfast Check out from the hotel & Transfer to the airport for your flight back home.