Greece: Athens & Santorini ~ 7 Days, 6 Nights
$1989 Personalized Independent Adventure with English Speaking Transfers
$2689 Escorted Tour with Tour Captain (requires at least 6 guests)
YOUR TRIP INCLUDES:
• All Breakfasts
• All Sightseeing and Admissions described in itinerary – we never up-sell while on tour!
• For Groups: Deluxe, air-conditioned mini-coaches or private cars with panoramic windows and comfortable bucket seats
• For Groups: Services of English-speaking QueensLander guides throughout extension
• Quality, centrally located hotel properties, authentic Italian culture and style! Private baths, all non-smoking.
ITINERARY
Day 1 | Depart the United States OR Depart from the end of your Tour
Yes, we can arrange your air travel from the QueensLander air department. We’ll work with you to get the absolutely lowest-fare available based on your travel preferences. We utilize both our own air department and online agencies to find the best rate. Arrive in Athens and enjoy a welcome reception in the lobby of our hotel. Your Tour Captain will provide an orientation walkabout around our hotel. Tonight enjoy the Welcome Dinner in Athens (included on Delxue Tour).
Day 2 | Welcome to Athens
Enjoy a tour of Athens, combining many of the cities principal modern and classical sights. This tour includes an overview of the modern city and striking contrasts to the remains of its glorious past. Drive by the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in front of the Parliament House on Constitution Square, the Panathenian Stadium (site of the first modern Olympic Games in 1896). See the Presidential Palace (ex Royal Palace), government buildings and elegant homes. Drive along Panepistimiou Avenue and see the Catholic Cathedral, the Academy, University, National Library and Omonia Square. In contrast, we visit the Roman Temple of Olympian Zeus and the crowning beauty and glory that were Athens, the Acropolis with its many monuments atop its rocky base, including the awesome Parthenon, the Propylaea, the Temple of Athena Nike and the Erechtheum with its Porch of Maidens.
INCLUDED WELCOME DINNER with Escorted Tour.
TONIGHT: Join your Tour Captain for a Welcome Feast
Day 3 | Athens | Corinth Canal |Cenchreae
Starting from Athens we drive westwards along the scenic coast, until we reach the Corinth Canal with its breathtaking views (short stop). Shortly thereafter we reach the ancient town of Corinth (visit) where St. Paul lived and preached for two years. Back in the ancient times Corinth was amongst the richest cities and this is quite evident by its remains, including the huge agora (market place) and Apollo's Temple (6th C B.C.), brief stop at the site of the ancient port of Cenchreae where the apostle Paul disembarked. Return to Athens at noon and transfer to Santorini. Overnight in Santorini.
Day 4 | Oia, Santorini
Enjoy a morning tour of Santorini and a free afternooon and explore the city of Oia, that sits precariously on the edge of the red and black cliffs overlooking the deep blue sea, and is widely regarded as Santornini’s “must see” sight.
Day 5 | Free day in Santorini
Enjoy a leisure day in Santorini.
Day 6 | Santorini
Enjoy a day at leisure in Santorini.
Day 7 | Check Out or Extend Further
Fly from Santorini to Athens and connect with your departure flight back home. Flight not included. Please inquire.
***Tour Ends***
Call today to place your reservation at 1 (877) 865-6711!
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