The Romance of a Greek Honeymoon

Including a stay in Mykonos and a villa in Santorini

The 13 day edition combines the best of travel in Greece: classical Athens, a cruise through the Aegean, a beach stay in Mykonos and three full days in a hideaway villa on Santorini.
Weekly in Athens . Apr-Oct

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The Romance of a Greek Honeymoon

DAY 1 - ARRIVAL IN ATHENS Wednesday. Departures are weekly , April through October
Our Athens representative will meet you at the airport, assist you through customs and immigration, and escort you to your hotel in the bustling city center. The rest of the day is yours to enjoy as you wish. Stroll, browse for curios and treasures, and perhaps dine at a cafe in the old Plaka district and take in a folklore show. Click here for the Romance of A Greek Honeymoon with a short stay in Istanbul

DAY 2 - ATHENS Thursday (B)
This morning you'll tour Athens and get to know the high points of the city, especially the towering Acropolis and the adjacent museum. You'll visit Syntagma Square, at the very heart of the city, and see the Parliament, and guards in colorful traditional outfits. Your afternoon is free for further exploring or shopping, or you could well be drawn back by the charm of the Plaka. Or take advantage of one of our optional tours, such as an afternoon visit to Cape Sounion and the Temple of Poseidon, with spectacular sunset view; or the Sound and Light show at the base of the Acropolis.

DAY 3- ATHENS To MYKONOS Friday(B)
A 30 - minute drive (transfer included)will take you to Piraeus, the port of Athens, to embark on your ferry heading for Mykonos and by sunset, reach the jet-set isle of Mykonos. And transfer to your beach hotel.

DAY 4- MYKONOS Saturday (B)
For two days soak in the sun, Stroll at your own pace along lanes lined with whitewashed houses, up to the Church of Paraportiani, or along the shore to the island's signature windmills.

DAY 5- MYKONOS Sunday (B)
Another day in paradise ! Enjoy an ouzo or a glass of retsina at a waterside cafe. Please note that most of the beach hotels do not open before early May, if you plan to travel in April we'll be using city hotels such as Semeli hotel , yet of course with swimming pools, click here for images.

DAY 6 - CRUISE From MYKONOS Monday(BLD)
Drive (transfer included)will take you to the local port , to embark on your four-day cruise. You'll sail into the Aegean,

DAY 7 - KUSADASI (Turkey) and PATMOS Tuesday (BLD)
We anchor at 7 a.m. in Kusadasi, on the Turkish mainland, gateway to ancient Ephesus. Stroll the streets and stop in at shops filled with leather goods and bargains in gold. Our optional tour takes you to Ephesus, one of the best-preserved archaeological sites in the world. You'll re-board in time for an afternoon sailing. In the late afternoon, your ship will call at the island of Patmos. Here you can visit the Monastery of St. John where the Book of Revelations was written.

DAY 8 - RHODES Wednesday (BLD)
Our cruise ship arrives early at the harbor, allowing a full day on the Island of Roses. The compact, cobbled medieval city is perfect for exploring on your own. You'll want to visit the Palace of the Knights of St. John, take a look at the wares in the boutiques, and spend some time in a seaside cafe. We also offer an optional excursion to the Acropolis of Lindos and the Valley of the Butterflies.

DAY 9 - HERAKLION (CRETE), SANTORINI Thursday (B)
We drop anchor in the port of Heraklion at 7 a.m. You can explore on your own, or take an optional excursion to the 5000-year-old Minoan Palace at Knossos and the archaeological museum. We sail at noon for Santorini, where the lost civilization of Atlantis flourished. You'll disembark for three nights or more in a private villa ( Studio) , for an upgrade to a Suite please add : $ 200 Per person ( to the Superior First or Deluxe Rate) , or $250 per person for the Honeymoon Suite, for the 4 nights in Santorini .

Sample Villas in Santorini:
Dana Villas, in Firostefani with view of the volcano.
Chromata Apartments, in Imerovigli with a view of the volcano.

DAY 10 - SANTORINI Friday (B)
You'll take a leisurely breakfast on your private terrace. An optional tour to the archaeological site of Akrotiri is offered. Or, you can spend the day relaxing, and take in breathtaking views of the volcano and caldera.

DAY 11 - SANTORINI Saturday (B)
The day is yours for relaxing or exploring on your own--or both! You might take a boat across to the dormant volcano, and ascend through a crater-pocked moonscape to the crater. Or savor a soak in hot sulphur springs.

DAY 12 - SANTORINI Sunday (B)
Enjoy the views from your villa, discover a black-sand beach, savor the sea breezes from the terrace of a cafe, or try your hand at fishing. Or arrange a winery visit or another excursion. The choice is yours.

DAY 13 - SANTORINI, ATHENS, Monday (B)
Our personnel will assure a seamless transfer to Santorini's Airport. You'll catch an early morning flight to Athens
( Included) , where you'll board your connecting flight, if your connection is too early in morning from Athens, then you are better of flying into Athens on Day 12, spend the night at Sofitel Athens Airport. Departures are weekly , April through October

Rates per person in US$, Double Occupancy, Cabins with 2 lower beds

Rate includes:.

• Lonely Planet travel guide 4-day cruise to Greek Isles .
• Villa accommodation in Santorini, sample villas that are used:
  For First Class superior , 4 stars accommodation:
  Villa style "Astra Apartments" in Imerovigli, or in a 1 or 2-bedroom apartment villas.
  For 3-star, first class accommodation in the: "Grotto Villas" in Firostefani in a 1 or 2 bedroom apartment.
  
• Hotel accommodation in Athens (Sample hotels: Stanley for First, Titania for the first Superior, and Divani for deluxe) ,(Mykonos: Petassos, Royal Myconian ).
• Breakfast daily at the hotels.
• All meals during the cruise .
• Airport greeting and assistance.
• Transfer to hotel in Athens, and and from hotel to the cruise in Piraeus.
• Ferry ticket Piraeus / Mykonos
• Round-trip transfers in Santorini & Mykonos.
• Hotel service charges and taxes
• Port taxes
• Our local hospitality services
• One-way Santorini/Athens airfare

• Sample accommodations with breakfast (B) as indicated below, or at comparable properties, according to availability:
  Athens:
  Divani Palace Acropolis : 5 Stars Moderate
  Electra Palace (four stars).
  
  
• Santorini:
  Chromata Apartment, in Imerovigli with view of the Volcano (Four stars superior). Dana Villas: in Firostefani with view of the volcano. ( Four stars superior)
  Rose Bay on Kamari Beach Hotel (four stars) , or Astra Villa. For Katikies Villas & Pantheon , please add 20 % supplement to the deluxe rate.

• Mykonos: Semeli Hotel 4 stars.

Not included:

• Shore excursions
• Trip cancellation insurance, travel insurance, please ask for the flyer
• International airfare from/to USA
• Gratuities Personal expenses, beverages, and meals not specifically listed .

The Ancient Agora of Athens | The Acropolis of Athens |Crete |Royal Myconian Hotel -Mykonos | Philippi | Mycenae | Delphi | Ancient Corinth | Divani Palace Hotel