Overview
Tour Highlights
| HOTEL | 3* / 4* |
|---|---|
| CITIES COVERED | MYKONOS, SANTORINI, CRETE, RHODES |
| MEALS | BREAKFAST |
Tour Plan
Day 1 – Arrival in Athens
Meals
- Arrival in Athens International Airport
- Our assistance will meet you and escort you to the waiting car for your transfer to the center.
- Check-in at the hotel
- For this evening we propose you an Athens by Night (Optional tour)
Day 2 – Athens to Mykonos
Meals
- After breakfast, early morning transfer to the port of Piraeus to board the ferry to the island of Mykonos.
- Upon arrival on the island, you will be met and transferred to your selected hotel.
- Day at leisure in Mykonos to enjoy this unique island.
- Mykonos island is a wonderful kaleidoscope of cosmopolitan shops, rocking bars, quaint windmills, great beaches, homey taverns, and hidden churches all set against a brilliant blue backdrop.
- And it is not just the water that sparkles in the sun on Mykonos, but also the marble streets and beautiful white cubist buildings that characterize the island’s architecture.
Day 3 – Mykonos - Day at Leisure
Meals
- After breakfast. Day at Leisure in Mykonos to enjoy this unique island or join the following optional tour.
- Mykonos island Tour: we start with a unique experience of the countryside Mykonos Island our first stop will be the idyllic beach Ag. Loannis with the best view of Delos Island and we will see fishermen and their boats at the small pier, private chapel and houses built in typical Cycladic architectural style. At the village if Ano Mera , the most Traditional place, you can also visit the monk monastery Panagia Tourliani built in the 16th century and then we will have enough free time for a stroll around the square where you will have the opportunity to enjoy a drink or and ouzo (not included) and wish with the local people “stin igia mas” (cheers).
- Next stop is Kalafatis beach where there is time to relax a little and have a coffee or a refreshment (not included in the price), before going back to town. Exploring Mykonos port town by walking into the narrow cobblestone streets, passing by the traditional labyrinth of the old town. We will see the famous windmills and little venice and we will meet somewhere Petros the pelican, the mascot of Mykonos.
- Paraportiani church, Saint Nickolas. After the walking tour you are free to continue your private exploration in town.
- Meeting point Fabrika Square.
Day 4 – Mykonos to Santorini
Meals
- After breakfast. Transfer to the port for your Ferry to Santorini.
- Upon arrival on the island, you will be met and transferred to your selected hotel.
- For this afternoon we propose you a tour to Oia to enjoy one of the most Breathtaking sunsets in the Aegean Sea.
Day 5 – Santorini (Optional Tour)
Meals
- After breakfast. We will start with Akrotiri Archaeological site guided visit (with professional licensed Guide). At one of the most important prehistoric settlements of Greece. Akrotiri is a bronze Age settlement on the volcanic island of Santorini (Thera).
- We will continue with red beach free time for photos or for walk at the famous beach, well known for the unique colour of the sand and the hill behind it. Soaring red lavas cliffs which drop right to the sandy shore and into the clear blue sea.
- We will continue with Perivolos black sand beach. One of the longest beaches in Cyclades & the best beach in Santorini, considered as the trendiest beach of the island. Offers a big variety of restaurants, taverns, cafes, beach bars, & water sports. Ideal Destination for those they want to combine relaxation, swimming & good food.
- We will walk at Megalochori, one of the most beautiful traditional villages of the island.
- Typical traditions Cycladic houses, neoclassic buildings and small houses dug in the volcanic rock blend together with harmony. We find here also the typical small white churches with blue dome. (25min) Profitis Lias Mountain: The highest peak of the island (567meters) is located between Pyrgos and kamari. The mountain’s name is profitis lias (prophet Elijah), coming from the Monastery with the same name located at the top.
- From this vantage point, you will enjoy a striking view of the entire island from the patchwork agricultural plains to the hilltop village of Oia. (Oenotourism center) – Santos wines: follow the whole wine making process from the moment of the grape pressing up to bottling. Taste the distinctive wines of the island and learn about the unique in the world Santorini vineyard! Specialized oenologists give away the wine’s hidden secrets, while the visitors may taste and get to know the various types of company’s famous wines. (45m).
- Rest of the day at leisure to enjoy the sun, the unforgettable view, and the most romantic sunset in the world.
Day 6 – Santorini to Crete (Heraklion)
Meals
- After breakfast. Morning at leisure and at the indicated time you will be transferred to the port for your ferry to Crete.
- Upon your arrival to Crete, transfer to your hotel.
Day 7 – to 10 Crete
Meals
- After breakfast. Days at leisure to explore the largest of the Greek islands. Heraklion, Agios Nikolaos, Chania, Elounda, Rethymno and the Gorge of Samaria are only few of Crete’s attractions. Archaeological treasures, magnificent ruins and museums, glorious beaches and fabulous restaurants make Crete a complete vacations spot.
Day 8 – Crete to Rhodes
Meals
- After breakfast.
- Morning at Leisure and at the indicated time, you will be transferred to the airport for your flight to Rhodes.
- Upon Arrival on Rhodes Island, transfer to your hotel.
Day 9 to 14 Leisure Day
Meals
- After breakfast. Days at Leisure in Rhodes, the beautiful island of Roses.
- Situated in the southeast part of the Mediterranean Sea, Rhodes is a highly tourist-oriented place, offering its visitors a combination of great history, marvelous beaches and a variety of long-lasting night life and fascinating duty-free shopping. Above all you should not miss the opportunity to visit the old medieval town and the Castle of the Knights.
Day 10 – Rhodes to Athens
Meals
- After breakfast. At the indicated time, you will be transferred to the airport for your flight back to Athens.
Inclusions / Exclusions
- 2 Nights accommodation in Mykonos in 3/4* Hotel
- 2 Nights accommodation in Santorini island in 3/4* Hotel
- 5 Nights accommodation in Crete island in 3/4* Hotel
- 4 Nights accommodation in Rhodes island in 3/4* Hotel
- 1 Night accommodation in Athens
- Daily Breakfast
- Ferry Tickets - Athens - Mykonos - Santorini - Crete
- Air Tickets - Crete - Rhodes - Athens
- All Transfers
- All Airfares
- Visa Charges
- Travel Insurance
- GST
- TCS
- Meals not mentioned in the Itinerary
- Anything that is not mentioned in the Itinerary
Tour Info
- Estive will be not liable for any decision by the consulate or Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
- Maximum 3 adults allowed per room. As a third person in a triple room, most of the hotels used roll-away beds, and the room size may be the same as the double room.
- Additional supplements on account of fuel hikes as and when received would be applicable with immediate effect.
- Once an air ticket is issued, date change penalty will be applicable. Check with our Sales Officer for the applicable charges.
- The rights to vary, amend, alter or withdraw any itinerary, departure or excursion rest entirely with the company. Due to demand of an airline, the in/out points may change. Services, however, will remain unchanged.
- In Group Packages, Arrival and Departure Sectors may change due to availability of flights. Group size of 20 passengers and below traveling together: Driver-cum-Guide will be provided. Group size of 20 passengers and above traveling together: Separate driver and separate guide will be provided.
- Itinerary is subject to change due to operational constraints if any.
- Indian dinners and local meals are pre-set, and a-la carte is not possible.
- Any damage caused to the hotel rooms/coach during your stay shall be borne by the concerned passengers.
- The company shall not accept any liability or responsibility for any damages, loss of baggage, loss, injury, accident, death, breakdown or irregularity, which may occur in carrying out the tour arrangements due to weather conditions, strikes, war, threat of war, quarantine or any other cause whatsoever, and all such loss or expenses must be borne by the passengers.
- The management reserves the right to claim any additional expenses incurred due to delay or changes in schedules of train, aeroplane, bus, ship or any other services.
- The tour manager and the driver will do their best to get you as close to the monuments as possible, because in some cities, coaches are restricted.
- On days when certain attractions, sights, monuments, museums, etc. are closed, the Tour Manager reserves the right to amend the Itinerary or cancel the visit.
- There are no refunds for any services i.e. meals, sightseeing, etc. not utilized on your tour. For the convenience.
- The flight change/cancellation fees vary based on airline rules and currency conversion rates. For exact cancellation/change fee, please do call us.
- Partly utilized ticket and No-Show tickets cannot be cancelled.
- Flight seat Guarantee: Subject to availability at the time of booking.
- Domestic ticket is completely Non-Refundable.
- Standard Check-In time at the Hotel is 1600hrs, and Check-Out time is 1000hrs - 1200hrs. Early check-in or late check-out is subject to availability, and the hotel might charge you extra for it.
- For Hotel change/cancellation fee, vary based on hotel rules and currency conversion rates. For exact cancellation/change fee, please call us.
- Children aged 12 years or above years are fully charged by the hotel.
- Refunds shall be processed within 20 Working Days, from the date request receipt.
- Coach used for transfers & sightseeing will be provided only as per itinerary and not at disposal.
- Please note the rooms in Europe are Standard rooms and are very small.
- Estive will make sure that your Italy tour & vacation will be memorable with this Europe tour & holiday package.
