Summer Budget Tour Best of Greece with Rhodes 2024

Day 01
Welcome to Athens
On arrival proceed to your hotel and check-in on your own. Overnight in Athens. (D)
Note: The standard check-in time is 1500 hrs. We may have to proceed directly for dinner or packed dinner will be provided in case of late arrivals of flight or long queue at the immigration.

Day 02
Guided city tour - Visit the Acropolis and the Museum
Today, we go on a guided tour of Athens, we visit to the Acropolis, the crowning beauty and glory of Ancient Athens, the awesome Parthenon, the Propylea, the temple of Athena Nike and the Erechtheion, with its Porch of Maidens. Next, we drive to the Roman Temple of Olympic Zeus, the Panathinaikon Stadium (site of the first modern Olympic Games in 1896), and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in front of the Parliament House on Constitution Square. Then we drive along Panepistimiou Avenue and view the Catholic Cathedral, the Academy, University, and National Library. Later, you can enjoy free time at Plaka. Overnight in Athens. (B, D)

Day 03
Athens – Mykonos – Paradise Beach
Today, we proceed to the Port of Athens to board the Ferry to Mykonos Island – the most famous Greek island and one of the world’s most popular holiday resorts. The totally whitewashed houses and blue domed Churches fit closely together to form a one of the kind maze of narrow alleys and streets. On arrival, proceed on orientation tour of Mykonos. See the Panagia Paraportiani church and the monastery of Panagia Tourliani. Evening is free to explore beautiful beaches, and a spectacular sunset on own. Overnight in Mykonos. (B, D)

Day 04
Mykonos – Santorini
Today, after breakfast, we proceed to Mykonos port to take the High-Speed ferry to Santorini. On arrival, we check-in to the hotel. Later, we spend some free time at Kamari Beach, and then proceed to Fira, the beautiful capital of the island and the biggest Acropolis of Athens, Greece and most cosmopolitan settlement of Santorini. Enjoy a walking tour followed by some free time at Fira. Overnight in Santorini. (B, D)

Day 05
9D Atlantis Show and Museum + Santo winery (Optional) – Tour of Santorini
Today, the morning is free to relax or you have a chance to enjoy a 9D Atlantis Show and Museum + Santo winery (Optional). Later, we proceed on a half day Santorini island tour to the Center of the island and on the highest point where you will visit the hidden gems of the area. We will see the charming Megalochori village, a labyrinth of winding alleys, whitewashed houses, and blue-domed churches with ornate bell towers. We also see the 16th century Monastery of Prophet Elias which was built on the highest point of the Island 567 meters above sea level, from where you will have a panoramic view of the whole island village of Pyrgos. Next stop will be the traditional village of Oia which is on the northern tip of the island, high on the cliff top. Overnight in Santorini. (B, D)

Day 06
Santorini – Athens – Delphi - Archaeological Site and Museum
Today, we transfer to Santorini airport to take morning flight to Athens. Arrive into Athens and proceed to Delphi. We proceed to visit the Delphi Archaeological site and Museum. Later proceed to Kalabaka. Overnight in Kalabaka. (B, LD)

Day 07
Meteora (Visit 2 Monasteries) – Athens
After continental breakfast, proceed to Meteora. Few kilometers northwest of the town of Kalabaka, the impressive rocks of Meteora are rising from the plains of Thessaly been one of the most amazing places in Greece. The Greek word Meteora means “suspended in the air” and this phrase aptly describes these remarkable Greek Orthodox monasteries. We visit 2 of the 14thcentury ethereal monasteries, situated above the unique and dramatic landscape of naturally formed high rocks. Later drive back to Athens. Overnight in Athens. (B, D)