Essential Greece with Mykonos (2024)
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Essential Greece with Mykonos (2024)

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Created: Friday, May 3, 2024
Ref ID: 9052212
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Based on 2 adults
Created: Friday, May 3, 2024
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Day 1: Athens

Welcome to Europamundo! Upon arriving at the airport, we will be waiting to transfer you to your hotel. Check the information boards in the hotel reception area for details of the welcome meeting with your guide and fellow travelers.


Day 2: Athens

We will enjoy the city tour with a local guide which includes the Presidential Palace, the Panathinaikos stadium where the first modern Olympic games were held, the national library, the bustling squares of the center; the new neighborhoods that emerged after the 2004 Olympic games. The tour will finish at the Acropolis site (entry not included). In the evening we include a transfer to the PLAKA area, which is full of small Greek bars and where you will be able to enjoy the rich folklore of this country.


Day 3: Athens - Ferry athens rhodes

Free time in the morning to enjoy the city, visit its museums or go shopping. In the afternoon we will move to the port of Piraeus to take a night ferry, with conditions similar to those of cruise ships, accommodation in a double cabin. Night on board.


Day 4: Ferry athens rhodes - Rhodes

Arrival in RHODES early in the morning. We will include a city tour; its impressive walled citadel, its old town that shows the traces of the different cultures (Greek, Roman, Byzantine, Knights of St. John, Ottomans, Italians, etc.) that have lived there. Free time in the afternoon.


Day 5: Rhodes - Heraklion

We include an excursion to explore the island of Rhodes, we travel to FILERIMOS, at the top of the hill, among magnificent landscapes you can visit its small monastery. After that we travel to LINDOS, its medieval fortress and Greek Acropolis dominate the sea, you can walk through the white streets of the center, rest on its beaches or climb (on a donkey, if you wish) to the Acropolis. After lunch time we return to Rhodes. Free time in the afternoon. In the evening we will have a transfer to the airport. We take a flight to the island of CRETE, arrival on the island and transfer to the hotel in HERAKLION.Note: Direct flight schedules between Rhodes and Crete are limited and a matter of change; Sometimes the flight may be carried out on Friday morning or with a stopover in Athens.


Day 6: Heraklion

In the morning we travel along the coast towards the west of the island. RETHYMNO, beautiful coastal city of Venetian origin, dominated by its medieval castle. CHANIA, captivating city with impressive fortress and stately mansions; contested among Romans, Byzantines, Venetians, Genoese, Turks, Egyptians and Greeks throughout its history. Return to HERAKLION at the end of the day.


Day 7: Heraklion

Today we include an excursion (admission and guided tour included) to the PALACE OF KNOSSOS, which will allow us to learn about the Minoan culture that gave rise to the Greek culture four thousand years ago. After the visit we cross the high mountains in the center of the island, we travel to the southern area, next to the Libyan Sea we visit AGIA GALINI, a picturesque town with labyrinthine streets, a fishing port and popular taverns. Time to have lunch and, if you’d like to, swim in the sea. Return to the capital of Crete.Note: From November to April we will make a stop in the picturesque town of Matala instead of Agia Galini due to the end of the summer season and the general closure of businesses in this town.


Day 8: Heraklion

We will leave along the coast towards the east of the island. We visit the small town of Kritsa, PANAGIA KERA, a 13th century church with some of the best frescoes in Crete, admission included. After that AGIOS NIKOLAOS, arrival at this picturesque town with its natural port. Time for a walk and lunch. The next stop we will make is ELOUNDA, a place that was a city-state and today a beautiful tourist enclave. From here we include a boat ride and admission to the island-citadel of SPINALONGA, an ancient Venetian fortress that was later a leprosarium for a long time. Return by boat and continuation to HERAKLION, accommodation.


Day 9: Heraklion - Santorini

Early morning we have a transfer to the port. We take a fast ferry to the island of SANTORINI, arriving between 09:00 and 10:00 hrs. - by bus, among beautiful landscapes we go to OIA, without a doubt the most spectacular town on the island: white streets full of life, immense views over cliffs, castle remains and windmills. Time to walk and have lunch. After that we will visit FIRA, the capital of the island. We recommend sailing to the hot springs and contemplating the sunset from an old and classic Mediterranean boat.


Day 10: Santorini - Mykonos

After breakfast we take a ferry to MYKONOS. Arrival and transfer to the hotel. Accommodation. According to mythology, the battle between Zeus and the Giants occurred on this island. Free time afterwards to wander through its small streets, visit little Venice and the classic windmills.


Day 11: Mykonos

Breakfast. Free day to enjoy the island. We recommend visiting the island of Delos, birthplace of Apollo and Artemis, one of the most sacred places in Ancient Greece, or simply visiting the famous Paradise and Super Paradise beaches.


Day 12: Mykonos - Athens

Breakfast. At the scheduled time we will have a transfer to the port to take a ferry to the port of Piraeus. Arrival at night (around 23:00 hrs.).Note: If additional nights are requested in Athens, a transfer from the port to the hotel is not included and will have to be invoiced.

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Destinations 5
Accommodations 6
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Guide languages
Español
Português
Included
  • Europamundo General Services: Travel by bus with Spanish and Portuguese speaking guide, basic travel insurance, hotel and breakfast buffet.
  • Includes arrival transfer
  • City tour in: ATHENS, Rhodes
  • Boat: Elounda to Spinalunga
  • Evening transfer: Plaka neighborhood in Athens
  • Ticket admission: Palace of Knossos at Heraklion with visit, Panagia Kera Church; Island-Citadel Spinalong
  • Ferry: Athens- Rhodes, Heraklio / Santorini , Santorini- Miconos , Miconos- Athens
  • Flights included: Flight Rhodes-Crete with transfers
Accommodation
ATENAS
  • PRESIDENT 4*
  • NOVOTEL ATHENES 4*
  • SKYLARK 4*
FERRI ATENAS RODAS
  • FERRY ATENAS RODAS 3*
  • SEMIRAMIS CITY 4*
  • ARTE 4*
Rodas
    Heraclion
    • IBIS STYLES HERAKLION 4*
    • EL GRECO 4*
    • SAN ANTONIO SUMMERLAND 4*
    Santorini
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