Historic Athens and Romantic Greek Islands
Overview
Fly directly from New York City to Athens via Emirates Airlines for a 9-night tour of Greece. Explore the enchanting city of Athens and immerse yourself in the beauty of two Greek islands. Spend three nights in Athens, savoring the city's rich history and iconic landmarks such as the Acropolis and the Temple of Olympian Zeus. Travel by ferry to the cosmopolitan island of Mykonos and luxuriate in a three-night stay. Explore the island, from its pristine beaches to the town's charming streets, visiting one of the numerous churches and sipping a delightful beverage in Little Venice. Next, board a ferry to the romantic island of Santorini. Visit the picturesque village of Oia, renowned for its magical sunsets, or bask in the beauty of the island's beaches. Take a short flight back to Athens and connect with your return flight to the US. Starting from ₹343,930, land and air from New York City's Newark Airport via Emirates Airlines.
Facilities
Tour Features
- Round trip air from Newark Airport New York City to Athens via Emirates Airlines
- 3 nights in Athens at the 4* President Hotel or similar – Standard Room on BB basis (bed & breakfast)
- 3 nights in Mykonos at the 4* San Antonio Summerland or similar – Standard Room on BB basis
- 3 nights in Santorini at the 4* El Greco Hotel – Standard Garden View Room on BB basis
- Private Transfer in Athens Airport – Hotel with professional driver including tolls & taxes
- Private Transfer in Athens Hotel – Port with professional driver including tolls & taxes
- Ferry Tickets Athens – Mykonos in Business Class
- Private Transfer in Mykonos Port – Hotel with professional driver including taxes
- Private Transfer in Mykonos Hotel – Port with professional driver including taxes
- Ferry Tickets Mykonos – Santorini in Business Class
- Private Transfer in Santorini Port – Hotel with professional driver including taxes
- Private Transfer in Santorini Hotel – Airport with professional driver including taxes
- Flight Tickets Santorini – Athens in Economy Class
- All Taxes & Service charges (not including overnight tax paid directly to hotel upon check in; fpr 4*properties -3 euros per night)
Rates do not include
- Any expenses of a personal nature such as tips, laundry, table drinks, telephone calls, etc.
- Optional Travel Insurance
- City tax (to be paid directly to the hotels)
- Any item not mentioned above
Remarks
- Travel valid through Oct 20, 2024.
- If hotels listed are not available at the time of reservation, alternative hotels at the same category could be used. Prices may differ.
- During trade fairs season and during Christmas and New Year’s Days, some hotels may require surcharges. The prices may increase.
- Ticket(s) must be issued within 30 days of reservation; full payment must be received 90 days prior to departure
- Major credit cards accepted; credit card authorization required
- Change and cancellation penalty (₹20,968-₹50,323per person) apply once ticketed; Triwalk Tours’ general cancellation policy applies
- Hotel upgrades, additional hotel nights, extensions and add-on air fares from various US cities are available.
Departures & Rates
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Land & Air * Newark NJ |
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| August 1-7 |
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| August 8 - October 20 |
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Land and Air prices are per person based on double occupancy from New York City Newark Airport. Hotels are FC (first-class) as indicated.
Itinerary
Depart from New York City's Newark Airport and take a direct flight to Athens with Emirates Airlines.
Arrive in Athens, where you are transferred to your hotel for check in. Remainder of day at leisure for your first taste of Athens. Discover Plaka, located under the Acropolis, or enjoy shopping along Ermou, Kolonaki and Voukourestiou streets. (President Hotel or similar)
After breakfast, explore on your own. Visit the center of the city, the Constitution Square (Syntagma), the House of Parliament, the Memorial to the Unknown Soldier and the National Library. En route to the Acropolis, see Hadrian’s Arch and the Temple of Olympian Zeus. Make a short stop at the Panathenaic Stadium, where the first Modern Olympic Games were held in 1896. At the Acropolis, visit the architectural masterpieces of the Golden Age of Athens: the Propylaea, the Temple of Athena Nike, the Erechtheion and the famous Parthenon. Your first taste of Athens would not be complete without a visit to the Acropolis Museum (closed on Mondays), a modern architectural building where, at last, the statues have found their home. Admire the wonders and architectural masterpieces of the classical era. (B)
Discover the city on your own. (B)
After an early breakfast, transfer at the specified time to Athens port (Piraeus or Rafina) for your fast ferry to Mykonos. Arrive on Mykonos Island and transfer to your hotel for check in. Rest of the day at your leisure to discover this cosmopolitan island. (San Antonio Summerland or similar) (B)
Two days at leisure on the beloved island of international jet-setters with its whitewashed cubic houses, windmills and chapels, wonderful sandy beaches, shops, and galleries, and incredible night life. Explore the town’s winding narrow streets, visit Paraportiani, one of the many churches on the island, or enjoy a drink at little Venice. (B)
Breakfast and a free morning. Later, transfer at the specified time to Mykonos port for your fast ferry to Santorini. Arrive on the island and transfer to your hotel for check in. Rest of your afternoon at leisure to admire the spectacular caldera with whitewashed houses perched on the edge, created by the eruption of the island's volcano in the ancient times. Overnight at your Santorini hotel.
(El Greco or similar) (B)
Two days at leisure to relax or explore the island of Santorini, known worldwide as the most romantic island. Visit the Prehistoric Museum in Fira that hosts artifacts from the sites of Akrotiri and Ancient Thira, including the famous wall paintings, or discover the colorful beaches of the island, also created by the volcanic eruption. Do not miss visiting the traditional village of Oia, the most photographed place in Greece, best known for its breathtaking sunsets. Small white houses tier the hillside, interspersed with splashes of rich okra, deep fuchsia, cobalt blue, oyster pink and earthy red, making Oia a magical place. (B)
Transfer for a short flight to Athens. Connect with your departure flight, and arrive home same day. (B)
