Itinerary
10
Day 1: Arrive in Athens
Day 2: Half Day Athens Tour with the New Acropolis Museum
Day 3: Athens to Mykonos by Regular Ferry
Day 4: Free Day in Mykonos
Day 5: Mykonos to Santorini by High Speed Ferry
Day 6: Free Day in Santorini
Day 7: Santorini to Rome by Flight
Day 8: Half Day Colosseum, Roman Forum & Palatine Hill Tour
Day 9: Half Day Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel & St. Peter’s Basilica Tour
Day 10: Departure
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1
Arrive in Athens
Arrive Athens Airport and meet your driver at the exit gate. Transfer to your hotel. Time at leisure.
According to Greek mythology, Athena and Poseidon competed for the title of the guardian of the city. They each offered a gift to gain favor of its people and the gods, but Athena’s olive tree was deemed more valuable than the salt water spring given by Poseidon, so her name was given to the city-state.
Overnight in Athens.
* No meals included.
** We will provide the arrival transfer according to your flight details.
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.
The magnificent Hotel Grande Bretagne, located in Syntagma Square, was used as a royal guesthouse in the 19th century, and it served as Nazi headquarters during the German occupation of Athens in World War II.
Overnight in Athens.
* Breakfast is included.
3
Athens to Mykonos by Regular Ferry
Pick-up from your hotel and transfer to port. Take the ferry to Mykonos.
Arrive in Mykonos and transfer to your hotel. Time at leisure.
Mykonos is home to lots of Greek and European restaurants, but its perhaps most famous for its Mediterranean cuisine, fresh seafood and mezze dining culture.
Overnight in Mykonos.
* Breakfast is included.
** Please advise if you would like to take high-speed ferry or flight.
4
Free Day in Mykonos
All day free to discover and enjoy the island.
Petros the Pelican was the official mascot of Mykonos for 60 years. Now it is, Peter the Pelican, you can come across in town centre.
Overnight in Mykonos.
* Breakfast is included.
** For optional daily tours please check our organized tours.
5
Mykonos to Santorini by High Speed Ferry
Pick-up from your hotel and transfer to port. Take the high-speed ferry to Santorini.
Arrive in Santorini and transfer to your hotel. Time at leisure.
The volcanic landscape, the rugged cliffs, the wild nature and colorful beaches combined with its rich history and traditions make Santorini the gem of Greece.
Overnight in Santorini.
* Breakfast is included.
6
Free Day in Santorini
All day free to discover and enjoy this breathtaking Greek island.
Jules Verne had visited Santorini and he mentioned this island in his novel "Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea".
Overnight in Santorini.
* Breakfast is included.
** For optional daily tours please check our organized tours.
7
Santorini to Rome by Flight
Transfer to airport and take the flight to Rome.
Arrive in Rome Airport and transfer to your hotel. Time at leisure.
Rome was called the “Eternal City” by the ancient Romans because they believed that no matter what happened in the rest of the world, the city of Rome would always remain standing.
Overnight in Rome.
* Breakfast is included.
8
Half Day Colosseum, Roman Forum & Palatine Hill Tour
Pick-up from your hotel and join the tour group.
Get ready to enter into the legend! Jump into Roman history and discover with an expert guide the “Anfiteatro Flavio”, the Colosseum: the largest amphitheater not only in the Eternal City, but in the world!
Choose this tour if you’d like to be free to reach the Archaeological area by your own and get the most complete tour of the Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill.
Access the Palatine hill with no line and discover the hill where Rome was founded at the beginning.
Then reach the Colosseum and be amazed by this monument that is the symbol of Rome in the world. The Amphitheater created to entertain ancient Roman citizens with bloody shows of gladiators, animals and cruel games, is now one of the most fascinating landmark of the City.
Then, walk on the original path of ancient Rome along the Via Sacra and see the Temples of Vesta, Antonino and Faustina, the ancient Basilica Julia and Aemilia and dream about the glorious past of the Roman Empire.
Free afternoon to make your own discovery for World-famous Italian cuisine and gelato.
Overnight in Rome.
* Breakfast is included.
9
Half Day Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel & St. Peter’s Basilica Tour
Pick-up from your hotel at join the tour group.
Take a tour of the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel, jumping the lines! No stress to reach the area: upon arrival, your guide will lead you into the museums, through our preferred entrance, hence you’ll visit one of the most important art collections of the world.
Admire the Gallery of Tapestries, and the Geographical Maps before arriving at the famous Sistine Chapel and the unforgettable Basilica!
After the Sistine Chapel you will be taken, through an exclusive access to St. Peter’s Basilica, skipping long lines.
Rest of the day is at leisure on your own. You can keep discovering the city on your own.
Overnight in Rome.
* Breakfast is included.
10
Departure
Transfer to airport according to your departure time.
End of your services.
* Breakfast is included.
** We will provide the departure transfer according to your flight details.
Services
Included
- All transfers as mentioned in the itinerary.
- Accommodations including daily breakfast.
- Half day Athens sightseeing tour on group basis including transportation, entrance fees and professional guidance in English.
- Half day Colosseum, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill tour including hotel pick-up, professional guidance and entrance fees.
- Half day Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel & St. Peter’s Basilica tour including hotel pick-up, professional guidance and entrance fees.
- Ferry tickets; Athens-Mykonos, Mykonos-Santorini.
- Flight tickets; Santorini-Rome.
Excluded
- All items of a personal nature (telephone calls, laundry, room service, personal insurance, optional tours, etc.).
- International flights (except Santorini-Rome)
- Visas (if needed)
- City taxes.
Dates
In case you are interested in taking this tour between November and March, please kindly note that we will provide Mykonos / Santorini connection by flight via Athens instead of ferry. Ferries between Mykonos and Santorini do not operate during off-season. Another option is replacing Mykonos with another island such as Naxos or Paros, which has ferry connection with Santorini during off-season.
Pricing
Notes
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.