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Classic Greece - Athens, Mykonos & Santorini
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Classic Greece - Athens, Mykonos & Santorini

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Created: Saturday, October 5, 2024
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Created: Saturday, October 5, 2024
Destinations: Athens, Mykonos, Santorini Island

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05 May
1. Athens
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About the destination: Athens takes its name after the goddess of wisdom Athena, who is celebrated by the magnificent Acropolis, which overlooks the modern, cosmopolitan city that Athens is today. Athens is one of the world’s oldest cities and it is the birthplace of western philosophy, democracy and theater. Up to this date, the Greek capital remains a major worldwide centre of culture, with its historic centre, iconic classical sites and museums filled with ancient Greece artefacts. The Acropolis, crowned by the emblematic Parthenon, has been proclaimed a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Cars were banned from the historic centre, which has become the most striking pedestrian promenade in Europe. In this archeological Park, visitors will witness the contrasting nature of this ancient metropolis being able to visit the New Acropolis Museum, a high-tech modern structure with light and airy exhibition spaces as well as the National Archaeological Museum, the largest archeological museum in Greece built in the 19th century and devoted to ancient Greek art. The Acropolis and Mount Lycavittos, the city’s highest points, are used as orientation since they are visible from most places in the Plaka, the old historical neighborhood. The Plaka is under the Acropolis and stretches almost to Syntagma, home of to the Greek Parliament. For a taste of the hedonistic Athenian lifestyle one should visit Monastiraki, where locals go to eat, drink and mingle. The night time belongs to Psirri, a vibrant neighbourhood known for its bars, live music venues and exciting nightclubs. Southeast of the city centre, a glorious stretch of coast affords dreamy views over the glistening blue Aegean Sea. Surely few European capitals can claim sandy beaches and clean water for swimming within such easy access. Athens therefore offers the best of both worlds – a fantastic city break as well as a lazy beach holiday. Athenians are surprisingly friendly and outgoing and their enthusiasm for life’s pleasurable pursuits is so infectious that even the stiffest traveler will take time out for endless coffees and evening strolls, dine out until late and enjoy the city’s nightlife, long after the rest of Europe has gone to bed.
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06 May
Activities
Athens City Tour with Acropolis and Acropolis Museum - Half Day Tour
Athens City Tour with Acropolis and Acropolis Museum - Half Day Tour
2 Entrances ( Adults from 13 years old: 2 )
5 hours English 08:25 Tour without tickets
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08 May
Transport from Athens to Mykonos
Sky Express
Sky Express Sky Express - GQ234
8:35 PM - Athens, Eleftherios Venizelos Intl (ATH)
9:20 PM - Mykonos, Mikonos (JMK)
45m Nonstop Fare: OFFER
Transport:  GQ234
Cabin Class: Economy
Fare Name: OFFER
08 May
2. Mykonos
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About the destination: Mykonos is a popular tourist destination in the Greek islands of the Cyclades group, situated in the middle of the Aegean Sea. In the 1960s, Mykonos became a bohemian mecca and is now one of the glitziest holiday resorts in the country that happily flaunts its sizzling style and reputation. This central Cyclade was for years the premier Mediterranean resort for gay travellers, though recently Mykonos has tried to reinvent itself for a more varied clientele, though nightlife is still very gay-friendly, it is a paradise for any reveller with loud and long nights. Chora or Mykonos town is the main town on the island. It is filled with narrow, winding streets, whitewashed buildings with blue trim, nice restaurants, clothing and jewellery shops, a fish market and a vegetable market. It is one of the most cosmopolitan and crowded towns of the Aegean. Besides Chora, there is only one other town on the island, Ano Mera. Ano Mera is quiter and less touristy. While you are here, visit the Monastery of Panagia Tourliani, a traditional Greek Orthodox Church which has a beautiful iconostas. The island is dry and barren, but there are some fine, sandy beaches, the two most well-known being Paradise and Super Paradise, but there are many other beaches you can seek out around the island. From the charming port, catch a boat out to the beaches or out to Delos, and you will be travelling from the present into the ancient past, from one set of myths to another.
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09 May
Activities
Small-Group Half-Day Tour in Mykonos
Small-Group Half-Day Tour in Mykonos
2 Entrances ( Adults from 2 to 100 years old: 2 )
4 hours and 30 minutes 16:00 Small-Group Half-Day Tour in Mykonos
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11 May
Transport from Mykonos to Santorini Island
Aegean Airlines
Aegean Airlines Aegean Airlines
2:50 PM - Mykonos, Mikonos (JMK)
6:00 PM - Thira, Santorini (JTR)
3h 10m 1 Stop Fare: Light
A3
A3 Aegean Airlines - A3 377
2:50 PM - Mykonos, Mikonos (JMK)
3:30 PM - Athens, Eleftherios Venizelos Intl (ATH)
Transport:  A3377
Cabin Class: Economy
Fare Name: Light
1h 40m - Connection in Athens, Eleftherios Venizelos Intl (ATH)
A3
A3 Aegean Airlines - A3 358
5:10 PM - Athens, Eleftherios Venizelos Intl (ATH)
6:00 PM - Thira, Santorini (JTR)
Transport:  A3358
Cabin Class: Economy
Fare Name: Light
11 May
3. Santorini Island
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About the destination: Formed by the massive volcanic eruption which gave rise to the Atlantis legend, Santorini is the most striking island in the Aegean. The island is actually the outer rim of a sunken volcano, its entire eastern coast is a succession of small towns perched on high hills. Fira is the island’s dramatically situated capital. Perched on the cliffs, overlooking the sea, the town of Fira shares with the Parthenon the fame of the best known images of Greece. The narrow streets are filled with souvenir shops, lovely boutiques and a lot of jewellery shops. It has two beautiful churches, the Greek Orthodox and the Catholic Cathedral of St John the Baptist. It also has a small local museum. Nightlife in Fira is also quite lively with good restaurants and bars, plus a few nightclubs. The city is a spectacle in itself, with a climax at sunset. Another great place to enjoy the sunset is the town of Ia, a small village clinging to the rocky point of land at the northern tip of the island, 300m above the sea. The beaches in Santorini are much different than other beaches in Greece due to their special geographical features. Red and black volcanic pebbles lay the shores of Santorini beaches and steep cliffs provide a picturesque ambience. The most famous of Santorini beaches is the Red beach, while particularly popular are Perissa, Kamari and Perivolos. Santorini is a truly wonderful destination. The siting of some of its major towns along the clifftop rim of the caldera is one of the most spectacularly lovely sights in the world. The buildings seem to defy gravity in the way they cling to the cliffs and are stacked one on top of the other like so many sugar cubes. The sandy, multicoloured beaches are simply the icing on the cake.
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12 May
Activities
Santorini Traditional Bus Tour with Sunset in Oia - Full-Day Tour
Santorini Traditional Bus Tour with Sunset in Oia - Full-Day Tour
2 Entrances ( Adults from 10 years old: 2 )
11 hours English 10:30 Tour
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