Tour Limit: 12 Travelers

Minimum Age: 18

Reserve your spot by Nov 16, 2024

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Greece

Famous for its ancient civilization and magical natural landscape, the small Mediterranean country of Greece, has countless hidden gems to offer.

Greece (Ελλάδα in Greek, Ellada) is widely known for its friendly atmosphere and the genuine hospitality of its people, making numerous visitors fall in love with it and return every year for one more vacation. No matter how many times you visit, new layers of its rich culture and beauty will be unfolding every time.

Greece has rightfully earned its place on the list of the world’s top 20 tourist holiday destinations. A trip to Greece and more specifically, its islands, is on the bucket list of millions of travelers from all around the world.

Fly round-trip in and out of Athens.

Tour Highlights

  • Ancient Athens

  • Santorini Island

  • 2 Cruises

  • Railbiking!

  • Famous Oia Sunset

  • Meteora

Accommodations, 4 Excursions, 9 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 3 Dinners, Round trip flight Athens/Santorini, Airport Transfers

International airfare, any visa fees, gratuities, travel insurance (recommended).

Passports must be valid for at least 6 months past the day you leave Greece. There are no visa requirements to visit Greece for US passports. Beginning in 2025, A New Travel Authorization will be required for Visitors to EU/Schengen Member Counties. For more information and to apply, visit ETIAS

You can find more information at the US State Dept

ITINERARY (subject to availability)

Day 1 (May 16) - Arrive Athens

Arrive Athens. Accommodations at the Athenian Callirhoe Exclusive Hotel.* Rest and relax.
Welcome Dinner.

Included: Airport transfer, accommodations.
Excluded: Gratuities.

Day 2 (May 17) - Athens

Athens

iVenture Athens pass

  • Entry to your choice of over 35 top Athen’s attractions, tours and experiences including the Acropolis and Acropolis Museum, Athens Open Tour Buses, Segway tours.
  • Free travel companion Smartvisit App with maps and information on participating attractions.
  • You have 2 days to use your pass (today & tomorrow).

 

Included: Breakfast, iVenture pass.
Excluded: Gratuities.

Day 3 (May 18) - Athens

Free time.

Your iVenture pass is good for another day to finish sightseeing in Athens or just relax and refresh.

 

Included: Breakfast, iVenture pass.
Excluded: Gratuities.

Day 4 (May 19) - Cruise to Poros-Hydra-Aegina Islands

Day cruise from Athens to the fabulous Greek islands of Hydra, Poros and Aegina for a relaxing day on the sea. With a buffet lunch, you can sit back and enjoy your leisurely day cruise with free time on each island to explore. From the port you’ll set sail for the island of Poros, where you’ll have free time for strolling and shopping.

Next, it’s on to the island of Hydra. You will have about 1 hour and 30 minutes of leisure to enjoy the unique charms of Hydra island, whose amphitheatre once served as a safe shelter for Saronic Pirates. From the decks, you will be able to admire the very special architecture and dramatic landscapes of this island, where old traditional stone houses and mansions silently stand witness to a long and turbulent history.

Upon arrival in Egina (Aegina) you can either join an excursion to the Temple of Aphaia (cost not included) or take a walk around the main town. Aegina is one of the Saronic islands of Greece in the Saronic Gulf. The lovely island is only 31 miles from Athens and is a popular getaway for Athenians during the summer months.
(Islands may be visited in a different order)

Included: Breakfast, cruise with lunch.
Excluded: Gratuities, personal expenses.

Day 5 (May 20) - Fly to Santorini Island - Catamaran Cruise w/Dinner

Fly to Santorini Island. Accommodations Acqua Vatos Boutique Hotel* (2 nights)

Sunset Luxury Sailing Catamaran Cruise with BBQ, drinks. (3:15 pm)

After pickup at your hotel, travel by minivan to the Vlychada port and climb aboard a luxury catamaran—among the largest sailing vessels available on the island.

Cruise around the coast, stopping first for a swim session on Santorini’s distinctive Red Beach.

Continue on to the White Beach, where you can swim, relax on the sand, or explore the clear waters of the Aegean with provided snorkeling equipment.

Back on board, sate your appetite with a fresh Greek barbecue featuring your choice of meat or a vegetarian option served with a variety of traditional side dishes and desserts. Top off the feast with unlimited drinks from the bar including local white wine, beer, water, soft drinks, coffee, or tea.

Relax on spacious decks and catch some of the last rays of the sun while admiring views of the Akrotiri Minoan ruins and the neighboring island of Aspronisi.

Head toward the dramatic caldera that forms the center of Santorini’s ancient volcano, and stop for a relaxing soak in natural volcanic hot springs.

With your muscles nice and relaxed, journey to the final stop, just below the clifftop village of Oia. From this famous vantage point, watch an unforgettable sunset with a cool drink in hand and the Aegean breeze against your skin.

Included: Breakfast, airport transfers, flight to Santorini, accommodations, cruise with dinner.
Excluded: Gratuities.
** Or similar

Day 6 (May 21) - Santorini

Free day to visit Santorini.

Visit the black sand beach or hang out at the pool.

Acqua Vatos Hotel is ideally located in the heart of the coastal village of Kamari that lies on the southeastern part of the island of Santorini and enjoys the privilege of a three kilometers long black sand beach.

There is a great variety of shops, restaurants, cafes, bars, and nightclubs in Kamari Village.

There is also a public bus stop just outside the hotel’s entrance to get to other parts of the island.

Included: Breakfast.
Excluded: Personal expenses, gratuities.

Day 7 (May 22) - Fly to Athens

Fly to Athens. Accommodations the Athenian Callirhoe Exclusive Hotel.*

Free time to rest and relax or sight see some more, or go shopping.

Included: Breakfast, airport transfers, flight to Athens.
Excluded: Gratuities.

Day 8 (May 23) - Train Tour to Meteora

Ride a train through the Grecian countryside and travel by coach from the town of Kalambaka to the ancient clifftop monasteries.

View all six sky-high monastic retreats and visit three of them. Discover hidden hermit caves.

  • Meteora – Prepare to be captivated by the hidden hermit caves of Badovas
  • Agios Stefanos – This is the most accessible monastery, where instead of steps you simply cross a small bridge to reach the entrance.
  • Varlaam Monastery – The Holy Monastery of Varlaam is the second biggest monastery. 
  • Great Meteoron Monastery – The Great Meteoron Monastery is the biggest and oldest one of all. It was called the monastery that was “suspended in the air” (meteoro), because of the formation of the gigantic rock on top of which it was built.
  • Holy Trinity Monastery (Agia Triada) – is the most difficult to reach, but once you get to the very top the panoramic view of the surroundings is simply captivating! 
  • Roussanou Monastery – The Holy Monastery of Saint Nicholas of Anapafsas.
  • Kalambaka – You will enjoy the panoramic view of the town Kalampaka.

This is an all day tour and arrival back to Athens is after 9:00 pm.

Included: Breakfast, train and coach tour to Meteora, lunch.
Excluded: Gratuities.

Day 9 (May 24) - Railbiking in Megara

Take a short bus ride to Magara, Greece. Get ready for a thrilling adventure in the beautiful countryside of Megara as you embark on an unforgettable railbiking tour. Experience the thrill of cycling on specially designed bikes along old railway tracks, surrounded by breathtaking scenery and natural wonders.

As you pedal through the countryside, you’ll be transported back in time as you pass historic landmarks and witness the beauty of Megara’s natural landscape. With the wind in your hair and the sun on your face, you’ll feel invigorated as you explore the area from a unique perspective.

What to bring

  • Comfortable sports clothing (based on weather conditions)
  • Allergy medication if you have any
  • Snacks
  • Water or isotonic drink. We recommend 1 liter of cool water per rider
  • Sunblock and sunglasses

Return to Athens. Farewell dinner.

Included: Breakfast, railbiking tour, dinner.
Excluded: Gratuities.

Day 10 (May 26) - Goodbye Greece!

Check out of hotel and fly home or continue the journey on your own.

Included: Breakfast, airport transfer.
Excluded: Gratuities.