Overview
Tour Highlights
| HOTEL | 3* / 4* |
|---|---|
| CITIES COVERED | ATHENS, MYKONOS, SANTORINI |
| MEALS | BREAKFAST |
Tour Plan
Day 1 – Athens
Meals
- Upon arrival to Athens, get transferred by a luxurious car to Athens center.
- You are free till afternoon.
- Day at leisure or optional tour of Athens by night.
- Your evening will begin with a short panoramic drive through the city center and the slopes of the sacred hill, where you will experience the illuminated Acropolis.
- Enjoy a pleasant walk through the narrow, picturesque streets of Plaka.
- The tour includes a visit to a typical Greek tavern where you will enjoy dinner, along with a floor show featuring live music and Greek folk dances in traditional costumes.
Day 2 – Panoramic Tours of Athens
Meals
- After morning breakfast, depart for a half-day Athens tour.
- Visit the site of Acropolis and enjoy a panoramic tour of the area by bus.
- The tour gives you an opportunity to see the striking contrasts that make Athens such a fascinating city.
- Your expert guide will take you to see the Panathenaic Stadium, where the first Olympic Games of modern times were held in 1896.
- Continue to pass by the Prime Minister’s Residence (Ex-Royal Palace), guarded by the Evzones in their colourful uniform, the Temple of Olympian Zeus, Hadrian’s Arch, the Parliament and the Memorial to the Unknown Soldier, the Academy, the University, the National Library, and Constitution Square.
- On the Acropolis, visit the architectural masterpieces of the Golden Age of Athens: The Propylaea, the Temple of Athena Nike, the Erechtheion, and the Parthenon – "the harmony between material and spirit" and "the monument that puts an order in the mind".
- Continue and visit the place where statues found their home: The New Acropolis Museum. Admire the wonders of the classical era.
- Enjoy the rest of the day visiting other museums of Athens to get familiar with the history of Greek civilization.
- If you're a fan of shopping, the main street of Ermou offers great choices for shopping.
- If you're a fan of local food, there are various restaurants and small taverns with special Greek food and wine in Plaka.
- Don't forget to discover the vibrant nightlife of Athens.
- Overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 3 – Athens – Mykonos
Meals
- Early morning transfer to the port of Athens to board the ferry for the island of Mykonos.
- Upon arrival, you will be transferred to your hotel.
- A day at leisure in Mykonos to enjoy the 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.
- It is not just 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 4 – Mykonos - Day at Leisure or Optional Tour
Meals
- A day at Leisure in Mykonos to enjoy this unique island.
- Optional Mykonos Island Tour:
- Start with a unique experience of the countryside Mykonos Island.
- First stop: Agios Ioannis Beach with the best view of Delos Island. See fishermen and their boats, the small pier, private chapel, and houses built in typical Cycladic architectural style.
- Next stop: Village of Ano Mera, the most traditional place. Visit the 16th-century Panagia Tourliani monastery.
- Free time in Ano Mera Square: Enjoy a drink or an ouzo (not included) and wish the locals “stin igia mas” (cheers).
- Next stop: Kalafatis Beach, time to relax with a coffee or refreshment (not included in the price).
- Return to Mykonos town.
- Explore Mykonos port town by walking through the narrow cobblestone streets of the old town.
- Visit the famous windmills and Little Venice.
- Meet Petros the Pelican, the mascot of Mykonos.
- Visit Paraportiani Church and Saint Nicholas Church.
- After the walking tour, enjoy free time for private exploration in town.
- Meeting point: Fabrika Square, Mykonos town.
Day 5 – Mykonos – Santorini
Meals
- After breakfast, you will be transferred to the port to board the ferry to Santorini.
- Upon arrival in Santorini, you will be met and transferred to your hotel.
- A day at leisure in Santorini to enjoy this unique island.
- Santorini is a wonderful place with:
- A magnificent view.
- Cosmopolitan shops.
- Rocking bars.
- Homey taverns.
- Hidden churches.
- All set against a brilliant blue backdrop.
Day 6 – Tinos- Mykonos
Meals
- Start with an Akrotiri Archaeological Site Guided Visit (with a professional licensed guide) at one of the most important prehistoric settlements in Greece.
- Akrotiri is a Bronze Age settlement on the volcanic island of Santorini (Thera).
- The settlement was destroyed by a huge eruption during the 17th century BC and buried under volcanic ash, preserving the whole city in perfect condition, often referred to as “Prehistoric Pompeii.”
- The settlement has been suggested as a possible inspiration for Plato’s story of Atlantis.
- The site has been excavated since 1967. (Guided Tour: 1½ hours). Entrance fees are not included in the price.
- Continue with free time at Red Beach:
- Time for photos or a walk at the famous beach.
- Known for the unique color of the sand and the hill behind it.
- Soaring red lava cliffs which drop right to the sandy shore and into the clear blue sea (45m).
- Continue with a visit to Perivolos Black Sand Beach:
- One of the longest beaches in the Cyclades and the best beach in Santorini, considered the trendiest beach of the island.
- Offers a wide variety of restaurants, taverns, cafes, beach bars, and water sports.
- An ideal destination for those who want to combine relaxation, swimming, and good food.
- Time at leisure for lunch or swimming (1½ hours). Lunch not included in the price.
Day 7 – Santorini – Athens
Meals
- At the indicated time you will be transferred to the port for your Ferry to Athens.
- Upon arrival in Athens, you will be transferred to your hotel.
- Rest of the day at leisure.
Day 8 – Athens - Departure
Meals
- According to your departure flight, you will be transferred to the airport.
Inclusions / Exclusions
- 3 Nights accommodation in Athens in 3/4* Hotel
- 2 Nights accommodation in Mykonos island in 3/4* Hotel
- 2 Nights accommodation in Santorini island in 3/4* Hotel
- Half day Athens city guided sightseeing tour
- Santorini half day island tour (with English speaking driver)
- Ferry Tickets Athens – Mykonos – Santorini – Athens (Athens – Mykonos, normal ferry / Mykonos – Santorini – Athens, Speed ferry)
- 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 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 rests 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 travelling together, Driver cum Guide will be provided. Group Size of 20 Passengers and above travelling 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 / 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.
