Santorini – Greece - amrtvl

1 Santorini Greece Trip Start Date Destination # of Nights Meals # On Trip Price Per Person Double (Includes Tips) Price Per Person Single (Includes Tips) October 16-22 Santorini Greece 6 6B/1D 35 $1,235 $1,764 Day 1 Arrival - Athens Arrival to Athens (transfers not included). Group dinner at the hotel, with English Speaking Assistant. Overnight: Athens. Day 2: Half Day City Tour - Athens Breakfast at the hotel. Extended Half Day city tour with English speaking guide including visit to Acropolis site and museum (max. 6hrs). Enjoy a tour of Athens, combining many of the city s principal modern and classical sights. This tour includes an overview of the modern city and the striking contrasts of the remains of the past.

2 Drive by the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in front of the Parliament House on Constitution Square, the Panathenian Stadium, the site of the first modern Olympic Games in 1896. See the Presidential Palace, the former Royal Palace, government buildings and elegant homes. Drive along Panepistimiou Avenue and view the Catholic Cathedral, the Academy, University, National Library and Omonia Square. In contrast, you will see the Roman Temple of Olympian Zeus and the crowning glory of Athens, the Acropolis, with its many monuments on top of its mountain perch, including the awesome Parthenon, the Propylaea, the Temple of Athena Nike and the Erechtheion with its Porch of Maidens.

3 Continue and visit the Acropolis Museum that offers all the amenities expected in an international museum of 21st century. It is the arcade where the sculptures and statues reunited providing all precious information for ancient years. Afternoon on your leisure. Overnight: Athens Day 3: Delphi Tour - Athens Breakfast at the hotel. Full day Delphi Tour including lunch at local restaurant. Located 170 kilometers northeast of Athens on the enchanting slopes of mount Parnassus, Delphi in the ancient world was considered the centre of the world. Legend says that Zeus released two eagles, each going the opposite direction, meeting at the spot where ancient Delphi is located.

4 Delphi's archaeological site is filled with temples and structures, the most important temple being the Sanctuary of Apollo. It was constructed to honour Apollo for establishing the oracle of Delphi. The landscape surrounding Delphi is one of the most breathtaking in Greece . Since, the location of Delphi is on the slope of a mountain one can enjoy the view of the whole valley below all the way to the Gulf of Corinth. The modern village of Delphi is a quiet place with traditional buildings, churches, coffee shops, and fabulous taverns. Time for shopping and lunch in the village of Delphi or in Arachova area before returning to Athens. It worth s mentioning that the picturesque mountain village of Arachova, built on the south slopes of Parnassus is well known for its attractive hand-woven carpets, rugs and quilts, as well as for its wine and cheese.

5 Arrival back in Athens early in the evening. Overnight: Athens Day 4: Athens - Santorini Breakfast at the hotel. Check-out from hotel in Athens. Departure transfer from hotel to Piraeus port. Embarkation on hydro boat and sail to Santorini . Upon arrival at Santorini port transfer at the hotel. Overnight: Santorini Day 5: Santorini Breakfast at the hotel. Half day canava wine tasting and Fira with museum (max. 4hrs). The guests meet bus and guide at hotel to their first destination which is a canava (winery) Santo Wines - the biggest winery on Santorini island, located on the caldera cliffs with panoramic view over volcano and the whole island. The guest will have an orientation tour and slides projection while listening to Greek Music, then they taste 3 of the most famous local wines.

6 After, depart to Fira, the picturesque capital town of the island built on the caldera rim where the museum is located. They will be guided in the pre-historic museum, which is one of the most important museums in Greece with beautiful collection of Frescos and other items excavated in the prehistoric site of Akrotiri. Then they have a short walk through the narrow streets of Fira and limited free time for shopping before their return. Afternoon free. Overnight: Santorini Day 6: Santorini Breakfast at the hotel. Half day Ouzo tour. In CANAVA Santorini you will be accompanied through an in-depth tour of the recent past of Santorini , thoroughly describing the aspects of the daily lives of the people of Santorini .

7 At CANAVA Santorini you will be explained the traditional slow procedure to prepare our OUZO in handmade Greek copper alembic still. The superior quality of CANAVA Santorini OUZO is characterised by the aroma and the taste of the currants of Santorini s Asyrtiko, saffron and anise. You will taste tsikoudia SANTINO which is distilled from grape marc that comes exclusively from Santorini s varieties Asyrtiko, (80%), Aidani and Athiri. The traditional process, the 4 times slow distillation and the handmade Greek copper alembic still, create a premium spirit of superior quality. Every bottle of tsikoudia SANTINO in limited quantity, seals the aroma and the tradition of Santorini .

8 Lastly you will drink a couple of classic Liqueurs like Cherry, Tentura, Mastiha, Rose, Coffe & anise, Prickly pear, Banana, Parfait d'amour. Finishing the wine tasting head to Fira capital town of the island. Wandering through the white cobbled streets of Fira a town of about 2000 inhabitants one gets the feel of the old-world charm blended in with the modern day comforts and Gold Street where someone can find the most interesting jewelleries . Return back at your hotel. Overnight stay at hotel in Santorini island. Afternoon free. Overnight: Santorini Day 7 Departure Breakfast at the Hotel. Check-out of the hotel. Transfers to the airport not included.

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