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Length
8 Days
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Starts in
Athens (Greece)
Ends in
Mykonos (Greece)
Activity Level
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Style
Fully-Guided
Language
English
Guaranteed Date(s)
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Special Interest(s)
Luxury Tailor Made Travel
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$15,520.00
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Overview
Travel with your private party on this Luxury Tailor Made Journey, departing when you choose and with expert local guides leading the way; you can even customize the itinerary to your interests.
Experience the riches of Greece on a private journey of must-see sights, including whitewashed Mediterranean villages; ruins that mark the birth of Western civilization; and the sun-drenched island of Mykonos, where you taste local wine and pastries and absorb the beauty of the rugged, coastal setting.
PLEASE NOTE: Abercrombie & Kent is not electronically advising us what starting and ending date(s) apply for this tour, other than this tour is available during 2024.This usually occurs when it is a custom private tour, where you can request the start date of your preference (unless it's a cruise or rail tour, in which case there is most likely a limited selection of available start dates). Please contact us for details, or request a quote below.
Pricing Type: Double Occupancy
Pricing is per person, based on two people per reservation
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From
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on double occupancy, and is the least expensive price available on
this tour date. Price is for the tour only, unless noted otherwise. Additional items,
including but not limited to, airfare, travel insurance, and more, are additional.
Guaranteed?
Yes means that that the vendor guarantees that tour date will occur.
No means that the vendor does not guarantee the tour will occur on that date, which usually
means that the vendor wants a certain amount of reservations on that date in order to
confirm it. Of course, the terms and conditions of the vendor do allow for the vendor to
cancel guaranteed tour dates for certain reasons (for example, a natural disaster).
Tour Itinerary
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Arrive in Athens, where you are met by your Guardian Angel, transferred by private vehicle to your hotel and assisted with check-in.
Accommodations:Hotel Grande Bretagne
Day 2
Athens
Accompanied by your private guide, start your day with a tour of the Acropolis — a complex of monuments that symbolize Athens, highlighted by the Parthenon. Conceived in 447 BC and dedicated to the Goddess Athena, it is one of the most important ancient monuments in the Western world. At the foot of the Acropolis Rock, visit the museum and, on its top floor, view the 2,500-year-old frieze created by the legendary sculptor Pheidias — an impressive sequence of carved stone reliefs depicting ancient rituals, sacrifices, athletic contests and musical performances — and then look out on to the majestic Parthenon itself. Enjoy the balance of the day at leisure.
Meals Included:
Breakfast
Accommodations:Hotel Grande Bretagne
Day 3
Crete
Fly to Crete, where you are met by your guide and private vehicle. Depending on your arrival time, visit the Palace of Knossos, which belonged to King Minos and was the center of the Minoan civilization. Evidence has been unearthed of mosaic floors, the grand staircase and the throne complex. Time permitting, after sightseeing, you may opt to visit a local winery to enjoy a tasting of locally produced wines. Afterward, privately transfer to your hotel in eastern Crete.
Meals Included:
Breakfast
Accommodations:St. Nicolas Bay
Day 4
Crete
Rise early to join your guide on a drive to Plaka, where you board a local fishing ferry to the island of Spinalonga, to see the remains of the Venetian fortress built in 1579 to defend the city of Elounda. The island was also a leper colony from 1903 until 1957. Wander along the ruined streets of this former community, learn about the people who lived in isolation in this remote place and visit the burial ground. Upon your return to Crete, take a stroll through the picturesque streets of Plaka, filled with flowers, tavernas and shops selling handmade wares. Enjoy the remainder of your day at leisure.
Meals Included:
Breakfast
Accommodations:St. Nicolas Bay
Day 5
Mykonos
Board a ferry to the island of Mykonos, where you are met and privately transferred to your hotel. This evening, your local Guardian Angel reveals the charming town of Mykonos, pointing out the finest shops and nightlife hotspots.
Meals Included:
Breakfast
Accommodations:Bill & Coo Suites And Lounge
Day 6
Delos
This morning, join your guide for a public cruise to the island of Delos. Now uninhabited, the sacred island features prominently in Greek mythology as the birthplace of Artemis and Apollo. Learn the captivating history of this UNESCO World Heritage Site as you tour the archaeological ruins of its former port.
Meals Included:
Breakfast
Accommodations:Bill & Coo Suites And Lounge
Day 7
Mykonos
Enjoy the last full day of your personal Greek odyssey at leisure, perhaps indulging in your hotel's spa and other amenities or basking beside the vivid blue Aegean.
Meals Included:
Breakfast
Accommodations:Bill & Coo Suites And Lounge
Day 8
Mykonos
After breakfast, transfer to the airport and board your departing flight.
Meals Included:
Breakfast
More Details
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Travelers Notes
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