In addition to best of Greek mainland, in this tour you will also visit Santorini, famous with spectacular views.

Itinerary

10

days
Athens, Mainland Greece, Santorini, Athens

Day 1: Arrive in Athens
Day 2: Half Day City Tour of Athens including the New Acropolis Museum
Day 3: Athens to Olympia via Argolis
Day 4: Olympia to Delphi
Day 5: Delphi to Kalambaka & Meteora
Day 6: Meteora to Athens
Day 7: Athens to Santorini by Regular Ferry
Day 8: Santorini Day Tour with Sunset in Oia
Day 9: Free day in Santorini
Day 10: Santorini to Athens Airport by Flight & Departure

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Day

1

Arrive Athens

Arrive in Athens. Our driver will meet and transfer you to hotel.
Take a walk in Plaka and enjoy a your frappe in the shadow of the Acropolis.
Overnight in Athens.

* No meals included.
** We will provide the arrival transfer according to your flight details.

Day

2

Half Day City Tour of Athens including the New Acropolis Museum

Morning guided visit of Acropolis, the new museum for Acropolis and sightseeing tour of the Greek Parliament building, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Adrian’s Arc, Temple of the Olympian Zeus, Zappeion Gardens, the Royal Palace, the Stadium, the Academy etc.
After the tour, transfer back to hotel. Free afternoon.
You can try a rooftop bar at night!
Overnight in Athens.

* Breakfast is included.

Day

3

Athens / Corinth / Epidauros / Nafplion / Mycenae / Olympia

Leave by the coastal road to the Corinth Canal (short stop).
Drive on to visit the famous theatre of Epidaurus.
Then proceed to the town of Nafplion (short stop), drive on to Mycenae and visit the archaeological site & the Tomb of Agamemnon.
Depart to Olympia through Central Peloponnese and the towns of Tripolis & Megalopolis.
Dinner & overnight in Olympia.

* Breakfast and dinner are included.

Day

4

Olympia / Delphi

Visit the sanctuary of the Olympian Zeus, the Stadium and the Archaeological Museum.
Proceed to Patras and pass the magnificent bridge which is crossing the Corinthian bay from Rion to Antirion.
Crossing the picturesque town of Nafpaktos (Lepanto) and arrive in Delphi for dinner & overnight stay.

* Breakfast and dinner are included.

Day

5

Delphi / Kalambaka / Meteora

Visit the Castalia spring, the sanctuary of Athena Pronaia, the sanctuary of Apollo Pythios and the museum.
Depart to Kalambaka for dinner & overnight stay.

* Breakfast and dinner are included.

Day

6

Meteora / Athens

In the morning visit Meteora, among striking scenery, perched on top of huge rocks seem to be suspended in mid-air, stand ageless monasteries, where you can see exquisite specimens of Byzantine art.
Return to Athens via Trikala, Lamia, Thermopylae (short stop to see Leonidas monument) and Kammena Vourla.
Arrive in Athens early in the evening.
Overnight in Athens.

* Breakfast is included.

Day

7

Athens / Santorini (regular ferry)

We will pick you up from your hotel and transfer to port for ferry to Santorini.
Upon arrival in Santorini you will be met by our local transferman and transferred to your hotel.
Beauty of this legendary island will charm you.
Overnight in Santorini.

* Breakfast is included.
** Please advise if you would like to take high-speed ferry or flight.

Day

8

Santorini Day Tour with Sunset in Oia

See the best of Santorini in one day.
Akrotiri Archaeological Site: Visit the prehistoric town of Akrotiri and enjoy aguided tour with a licensed archaeologist
Red Beach: Short photo stop above the famous volcanic beach, well known for its soaring reddish lava cliff and clear green waters.
Emporio Village: Continue with a walk through the maze-like settlement of Emporio, one of the oldest and most authentic traditional villages of Santorini.
Perissa Beach: Free time for lunch at the island's most popular black sand beach.
Profit Ilias Mountain: Enjoy the ride toward Santorini´s highest peak, located 567 meters above sea level, and admire breathtaking views of the island, from agricultural plains to the hilltop village of Oia.
Wine Museum: You will have the opportunity to wander through this unique museum to get a true glimpse of what life used to be as a winemaker until modern vinification techniques developed on the island.
Sunset in Oia: Includes a transfer to the popular village of Oia, which is the most photographed place in Greece.
Overnight in Santorini.

* Breakfast is included.
** Tour starts around 09:45am and returns after sunset.

Day

9

Free Day in Santorini

Free day at leisure.
Santorini was named by the Latin Empire in the thirteenth century, and is a reference to Saint Irene, from the name of the old cathedral in the village of Perissa - the name Santorini is a contraction of the name Santa Irini.
Overnight in Santorini.

* Breakfast is included.

Day

10

Santorini / Athens Airport (flight) & Departure

Transfer to the airport for your flight to Athens.
Arrive Athens International Airport.
End of services.

* Breakfast is included.

Services

Included

  • All transfers, accommodations in chosen hotel category (with daily breakfast).
  • Ferry and domestic flight tickets as per itinerary.
  • Half day Athens sightseeing tour including transportation, entrance fees and professional guidance.
  • 4 days classical tour including accommodation at first class hotels (with daily breakfast & dinner), transportation, professional guidance and entrance fees for museums & sites.
  • Santorini day tour with sunset in Oia on group basis including transportation, professional English-speaking guide and wine tasting.
  • All domestic taxes.

Excluded

  • All items of a personal nature (telephone calls, laundry, room service, personal insurance etc.).
  • Entrance fees (12 Euro per person) and lunch in Santorini day tour.
  • Overnight taxes.

Dates

Famous Blue Raincoat tour program is available all year round.

Pricing

Pricing will be calculated according to your travel dates, number of participants and category of accommodations you would like to stay in. As soon as we receive your request, we will start working on details and then e-mail to you our proposal including itinerary, price and accommodations of the package with their websites for your convenience. If you have a certain budget, you can also tell us the approximate amount you would like to spend on this itinerary and then we will prepare the details considering your budget.

Notes

Can you customize this package according to our needs?
Sure, the program is fully flexible and any changes can be made according to your comments which will help us to create the perfect package for you. You can shorten or extend the itinerary, add or remove the days/destinations/tours or change the transportations (regular ferry/high speed ferry/flight).

How soon in advance should we book?
We strongly recommend our guests to book as early as possible to take the advantage of discounted rates and availabilities.

How can we book?
We have a secure payment website and you can pay by your credit card online. As alternative, you can also pay by bank transfer.

Do you need full payment at the time of booking?
A deposit is required at the time of booking. The balance is due 45 days prior to arrival. In case reservation is made within 45 days of arrival, the entire cost of the trip must be paid at the time of booking. Our agent will inform you about your payment plan.

How do we get the confirmation?
You will receive the confirmation of your bookings by e-mail with all services noted along including our local destination management contact details.

What is overnight tax?
As per the 1st of January 2018, all travelers that overnight at any accommodation in Greece, are subject to pay an “overnight tax” upon their check in or check out. Hotels are responsible to charge and receive the relevant amount directly from guests.
Overnight tax, payable on the spot, will be:
5* hotels: Euro 4 per room / per night
4* hotels: Euro 3 per room / per night
3* hotels: Euro 1,50 per room / per night
2* hotels: Euro 0,50 per room / per night
1* hotels: Euro 0,50 per room / per night

Optional Tours

Athens
A Night Out in Athens
Cape Sounion Tour
Afternoon Athens City Tour with Acropolis (alternative tour)
Athens Walking City Tour with Acropolis (alternative tour)
Athens One Day Tour (alternative tour)

Santorini
Afternoon Aphrodite Cruise
Caldera Cruise
Catamaran
* Required

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