Greek Island Explorer

Greek Island Explorer

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Greek Island Explorer

10 Days Starting and ending in Athens

Visiting: Athens, Santorini, Mykonos

Tour operator:

Costsaver

Tour code:

CGIHZM19

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Group size:

15 - 45

Physical rating:

Low

Age range:

5-99

Special diets catered:

Please Advise Request

Tour operated in:
English
Interests:

Beach Tours, Cultural

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NB: Prices correct on 10-Jun-2024 but subject to change.

Tour Overview

Say opa! to a Greek adventure which kicks off in Athens and explores two glittering island gems in the Aegean. Discover the treasures of an ancient world before spending a glorious week getting lost in the labyrinthine lanes of Santorini and Mykonos. You’ll combine your love for history with laid-back island life, visiting secret coves, seaside cafés and rambling ruins built to honour gods and goddesses. These remain as a testament to the lynchpin role ancient Greece once played in shaping western civilisation as we know it today.

Highlights

  • Athens sightseeing tour with a Local Specialist includes a visit to the magnificent Acropolis and views of the Temple of Zeus and Hadrian's Arch

  • Santorini Enjoy an orientation of the town of Fira with the views over the caldera where your Travel Director will provide information on beaches and sightseeing opportunities

  • Mykonos Orientation of the port and Mykonos town includes a walk along the narrow cobbled streets and your Travel Director will provide information on beaches and sightseeing opportunities

Itinerary

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Day 1 : Arrive Athens (2 Nights)

Location: Athens

Accommodation: Zafolia

Accommodation Name: Athens Zafolia Hotel/Dorian Inn/President Hotel

Meals Included: No Meals

Let it sink in – the fact that you’re standing in what was once the centre of the western world, where the likes of Socrates, Aristotle and Plato offered their wisdom and insights which have stood the test of time. Your launch pad to a Greek island adventure begins in the capital, where you’ll be met on arrival and transferred to your hotel. There’s plenty of time to relax on the islands, so lace up your walking shoes and discover the city your way. Later, join your Travel Director and fellow travellers for a glimpse into what lies ahead.

Day 2 : Athens Sightseeing And Free Time

Location: Athens

Accommodation: Zafolia

Accommodation Name: Athens Zafolia Hotel/Dorian Inn/President Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

The Acropolis looms large over Athens and today you’ll get up close and personal with this ancient citadel. Your Local Specialist reveals its extraordinary history that spans thousands of years as you view the archaeological remains of temples, theatres and the mighty Parthenon, considered the most important building to survive Classical Greece. You’ll view the Panathinaiko Olympic Stadium, the Temple of Zeus and Hadrian’s Arch, stopping in Syntagma Square to admire the curiously clad Evzone guards at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. The rest of the day is yours to explore Athens on your terms, but with ancient history on your mind you may wish to embark on an Optional Experience to see the 5th-century BC Temple of Poseidon at Sounion. This evening, if the sizzle of street food hasn’t already captured your attention, you may wish to join your fellow travellers for an optional traditional dinner at a favourite city taverna.

Day 3 : Athens – Santorini (3 Nights)

Location: Athens, Santorini

Accommodation: Kamari Beach

Accommodation Name: Kamari Beach Hotel Santorini/New Haroula Hotel/Nikolas Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Don’t resist the urge to slow it all down as you leave the busy cityscape behind and catch a high-speed ferry to Santorini. The spectacular volcanic eruption in 1646 BC had quite the magic touch on its dramatic landscape. After checking in and an orientation tour, you'll have some time on your own, followed by dinner at your hotel.

Day 4 : Santorini Free Time

Location: Santorini

Accommodation: Kamari Beach

Accommodation Name: Kamari Beach Hotel Santorini/New Haroula Hotel/Nikolas Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

Don’t waste a second of your time lazing on the sun-soaked beaches of Santorini when you can ascend to its highest point for stunning views instead. This Optional Experience will reveal the iconic landscapes of the Cyclades you’ve only seen in photographs – the gleaming whitewashed buildings, cerulean blue domes and tumbling cerise bougainvillea. An alternative Optional Experience could see you board a caïque fishing boat to the volcano instead, soaking in its warm thermal waters and healing mud against the backdrop of Santorini’s enchanting cliff-top villages. This evening, there’s no better place to bid farewell to another beautiful island day than in Oia. After an optional afternoon wine tasting paired with local meze, you’ll stroll through its marble streets to our favourite sunset spot to capture the Instagram shot of the trip.

Day 5 : Santorini Free Time

Location: Santorini

Accommodation: Kamari Beach

Accommodation Name: Kamari Beach Hotel Santorini/New Haroula Hotel/Nikolas Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

Indulge in another full day to explore Santorini your way. You could choose one of several Optional Experiences to fill the day or stroll through Fira’s narrow streets shopping for last-minute souvenirs, clothing and jewellery. Incredible views of the Caldera are never far as you explore the island’s ancient paths, villages and beaches on your own. Why not make the most of your final evening in Santorini, sampling the local culinary delights with uninterrupted views of the Aegean Sea? There’s always time for one last ouzo.

Day 6 : Santorini – Mykonos (3 Nights)

Location: Santorini, Mykonos

Accommodation: Alkistis

Accommodation Name: Alkistis Hotel Mykonos/Dimele Rooms & Apartments

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Bound for the island playground of Mykonos. All that stands between you and the sun-kissed shores of the Cyclades is a short high-speed ferry ride. After transferring to your hotel and a short orientation tour, Mykonos is yours for the taking so don’t hold back and seek out your favourite island spots for the rest of your stay. Whitewashed houses line the narrow streets and life is rather idyllic behind the colourful wooden shutters that shield the locals from the warm Mediterranean sun. Dinner tonight is included and you'll need no excuse to stay out late, indulging in the island's renowned nightlife.

Day 7 : Mykonos Free Time

Location: Mykonos

Accommodation: Alkistis

Accommodation Name: Alkistis Hotel Mykonos/Dimele Rooms & Apartments

Meals Included: Breakfast

Snap your fingers and you’ll be on the other side of the island. Well, almost. You could choose to spend your day exploring tiny Mykonos your way or join your fellow travellers for an optional Island Tour driving through arid landscapes to some of its most celebrated beaches. Before you dip your toes into the water, you’ll visit Ano Mera village whose 16th-century monastery is dedicated to the protectress of Mykonos. Then continue to the beautiful Blue Flag beach of Kalafatis.

Day 8 : Mykonos Free Time

Location: Mykonos

Accommodation: Alkistis

Accommodation Name: Alkistis Hotel Mykonos/Dimele Rooms & Apartments

Meals Included: Breakfast

Grab your front-row seat to the goings-on in Mykonos's old port as you sit perched on one of the brightly painted wooden balconies characteristic of Little Venice. There’s time today to wander through the shopping streets of Chora village and see the 16th-century windmills of Kato Mili that look out over the bay. For history lovers, there’s no better way to spend your day than joining an optional visit to nearby Delos, the legendary birthplace of Apollo and his twin sister Artemis. On this captivating exploration of what was once the most important site in ancient Greece, you’ll see many artefacts that have been collected in the ruins of this sacred site. After a day of sightseeing, you’ll want to make the most of your final evening in this island playground. Seek out a taverna with beautiful views of the sunset and toast to another day in paradise with new friends.

Day 9 : Mykonos – Athens (1 Night)

Location: Mykonos, Athens

Accommodation: Zafolia

Accommodation Name: Athens Zafolia Hotel/Dorian Inn/President Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

Leaving island life behind, it’s time to return to Athens for a final exhilarating encounter with the vibrant Greek capital. Transfer to your Athens hotel, then spend the evening in the narrow lanes of Plaka following your nose past its 19th-century façades to find the best souvlaki in town. A lively evening lies ahead if you’ve yet to have your fill of good times with good friends. Keep your toes tapping to the street music that fills the air and find a taverna with your name on it.

Day 10 : Depart Athens

Location: Athens

Meals Included: Breakfast

Your journey through Athens and the Greek islands reveals why ancient Greece was the chosen land for gods and goddesses, philosophers, poets and famous personalities. As you prepare for your return journey and long after you arrive home, you’ll remember the generous spirit, postcard-perfect scenery and legacy of the ancients that are among the many gifts that Greece has given you. Say farewell to your new friends at the end of your holiday.

What's Included

  • Expert Travel Director and Professional Driver

    An expert Travel Director and professional Driver to guide you through your journey.

  • Cherry-Picked Hotels

    Stay in cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted, ensuring a comfortable and restful night's sleep.

  • Meals

    Enjoy many meals including daily breakfasts to start your day right.

  • City Orientation Tours

    Get to know the cities you visit with orientation tours led by experts.

  • Audio Headsets

    Audio headsets are provided throughout your holiday to enhance your included sightseeing experiences.

  • High-Speed Ferries

    Travel between the islands of Piraeus, Santorini, and Mykonos with high-speed ferries, subject to availability and weather conditions.

  • Luxury Air-Conditioned Coach

    Travel in comfort with a luxury air-conditioned coach equipped with Wi-Fi in most countries.

  • Optional Experiences

    A variety of Optional Experiences to choose from to customize your journey.

  • Choice Optional Experiences

    An extensive variety of Choice Optional Experiences to tailor your holiday to your preferences.

What's Not Included

  • Flights

    International airfare is not included

  • Travel Insurance

    Travel insurance is not included and is recommended

Mode of Transport

Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries. High-speed ferries from Piraeus to Santorini, Santorini to Mykonos and Mykonos to Piraeus, subject to availability and weather conditions.

Accommodation

Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted. Your hotel will be dependent on your departure date.

Check out our Q&As

  • Are meals included in the tour?

    Yes, many meals are included in the tour, including daily breakfasts to start your day right.

  • What are the inclusions of the tour?

    The tour includes an expert Travel Director and professional Driver, cherry-picked hotels, many meals including daily breakfasts, city orientation tours, audio headsets for enhanced sightseeing experiences, high-speed ferries between islands, travel in a luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries, and a variety of optional experiences to choose from.

  • What are the exclusions?

    The exclusions of the tour are international airfare and travel insurance, both of which are not included and are recommended.

  • What are the highlights of the Greek Island Explorer tour?

    The highlights of the Greek Island Explorer tour include an Athens sightseeing tour with a Local Specialist that includes a visit to the Acropolis and views of the Temple of Zeus and Hadrian's Arch, an orientation of the town of Fira in Santorini with views over the caldera, and an orientation of the port and Mykonos town including a walk along the narrow cobbled streets.

  • What countries will we visit on this tour?

    The tour visits Greece.

  • What kind of accommodation can I expect?

    You can expect to stay in cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted, ensuring a comfortable and restful night's sleep. The specific hotel will depend on your departure date.

  • Are there any optional experiences available?

    Yes, the tour offers a variety of Optional Experiences to choose from to customize your journey, including an extensive variety of Choice Optional Experiences to tailor your holiday to your preferences.

  • What type of transport will be used on the tour?

    The tour uses luxury air-conditioned coaches with Wi-Fi in most countries for land transport. For island hopping, high-speed ferries from Piraeus to Santorini, Santorini to Mykonos, and Mykonos to Piraeus are used, subject to availability and weather conditions.

  • Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?

    The beauty and joy of taking a guided vacation with Costsaver is that you get to meet, travel and make friends with people from all over the world.

  • How long has the tour company been trading?

    Costsaver is part of The Travel Corporation, which has been in business for over 100 years.

  • What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?

    Costsaver is proud to be a founding partner of the TreadRight Foundation, a not-for-profit organisation started in 2008. To date the charity has donated over US$2 million to assist underprivileged communities and support sustainable tourism initiatives around the globe.

Reviews of this operator

Trusted Customer  

ONE OF MY BEST TRAVEL EXPERIENCES IN MY LIFE!

12-Jan-2023

Travel Director Alberto and Driver Victor were providing excellent services and amazing travel experiences. Since I came back I strongly recommended to all my contacts how impressed I am with your Professional Team.

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Trusted Customer  

Definitely recommend

14-Dec-2022

Trip was planned well and the experience was great. Would definitely recommend and do another

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Trusted Customer  

Best trip ever!

20-Jan-2023

Our trip was absolutely outstanding, organized and just plain fun. Agnes is a wonderful tour-guide, knowledgeable and we never had to worry about anything. And Frank, our bus driver, always had a smile and gave us the smoothest bus ride ever! And I've been on buses around the world... If we ever go again (hopefully), Costsaver would be my first and only choice and hopefully we will get "team" Agnes and Frank again.

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Trusted Customer  

Best Travel Experience

05-Jan-2023

We have traveled to Europe many times but this time Spain was different. It was fantastic trip, our tour director was professional and informative.

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Trusted Customer  

No hesitation recommending Costsaver

17-Jan-2023

I had the time of my life. It was an incredible experience.

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Trusted Customer  

Why I chose Costsaver

15-Jan-2023

1. The visited places were interesting. 2. A real value for money. 3. Super knowledgeable and friendly tour director 4. Secure and safe. 5. Comfortable bus. 6. Efficient hotel check-in experience. 7. Highly experienced driver. 8. Excellent coordination with hotels.

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