J3travel.com ::: Tour Package - 9D Enchanting Greek Island by air

Are you exhausted by being herded from one place to another in quick succession while on “holiday”? For a vacation at your own pace, come and relax at the picturesque Greek Islands with deep blue sea, white sandy beaches, charming villages with lovely white and blue houses. Mykonos and Santorini are the two most popular islands out of more than 1400 Greek Islands, each with its own charm. Every corner is a photographer’s haven, with stunning sea views and spectacular sunset, that lifts you far away from the hustle and bustle of life…..

Mykonos

Panoramic view of Mykonos

“Little Venice” in Mykonos

Mykonos is well known for its windmills, white sandy beaches, turquoise blue sea, whitewashed cubic houses with brightly painted flowered balconies, chic boutiques and narrow labyrinth streets.

Things to do at Mykonos:

Take an excursion boat to the island of Delos, an archaeological site listed in the World Heritage Site.
Laze on fabulous beaches like Paradise, Super Paradise beach.
Shop at the boutiques for Jewellery, handicraft, art, souvenirs.
Stroll to the Little Venice quarter where balconies overhang the sea, then to Mykonos famous row of windmills on the hill top
Visit the beautiful, white asymmetrical church of Panagia Paraportiani
Take up activities like diving, snorkeling, windsurfing, horse-riding
Dine at the waterfront restaurants while admiring the sunset
Party away at the bars and dance clubs

Narrow cobbled streets in Mykonos

Famous windmills in Mykonos

Santorini

Charming village in Santorini

Terrace overlooking the volcano

Santorini is regarded as the most spectacular of all the Greek Islands, with traditional white painted villages perched on the edge of impressive cliffs of 300 metres high and facing the most famous volcano in Greece.

Things to do at Santorini:

Sail around the volcano crater then walk to the top of the volcanic island.
Clamber around volcanic lava before swimming in the warm waters heated by hot springs on the sea floor.
Take a guided tour of the ancient city Akrotiri
Visit one of the oldest wineries in the island for wine tasting sessions
Chill out at the black-sand Perissa beach and breath-taking Red Beach situated near high red cliffs
Shop at the boutiques for Jewellery, handicraft, art, souvenirs.
Sign up for activities like wreck and volcano dives, snorkeling, windsurfing, horse-riding
Watch the most dramatic sunset at the village of Oia and stroll along its quaint boutiques and beautiful houses

Sunset in Santorini

House with windmill in Santorini

Village in Santorini

For more pictures of Mykonos and Santorini

Itinerary :

Day 01 :	Singapore - Athens (meals on board) Flight from Singapore to Athens. Upon arrival in Athens, transfer to Hotel and free at leisure.
Day 02 :	Athens - City Tour (B) After breakfast, enjoy a tour of Athens, combining many of the city's principal modern and classical sights. Drive by the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in front of the Parliament House on Constitution Square, the Panathenian Stadium (site of the first modern Olympic Games in 1896). See vistas of the Presidential Palace (ex Royal Palace), government buildings and elegant homes. Drive along Panepistimiou Avenue and view the Catholic Cathedral, the Academy, University, National Library and Omonia Square. Visit the Roman Temple of Olympian Zeus and the crowning beauty and glory that was Athens, the Acropolis with its many monuments atop its rocky base, including the awesome Parthenon, the Propylaea, the Temple of Athena Nike and the Erechtheion with its Porch of Maidens. A visit to the Acropolis Museum is included. Afternoon free at leisure to browse in the numerous shops, boutiques and restaurants in the Plaka area.
Day 03 :	Athens - Mykonos Island (B) Transfer to Piraeus (Athens port) for departure by ferry to Mykonos. Arrive in Mykonos port, transfer to hotel and free at leisure. You are free to explore the narrow labyrinth streets, laze on the fabulous beaches, visit the beautiful churches and browse at the boutiques for jewelry, handicraft, art and souvenirs.
Day 04 :	Mykonos Island (B) Free at leisure in Mykonos. You can opt to take an excursion boat at own cost to the island of Delos, an archaeological site listed in the World Heritage. Or take up activities like diving, snorkeling, windsurfing or horse riding. End the day by dancing and partying away at the bars and dance clubs.
Day 05 :	Mykonos Island - Santorini Island (B) Transfer to Mykonos Port for departure by ferry to Santorini. Arrive in Santorini port and transfer to hotel, then free at leisure. You are free to take a guided tour of the ancient city Akrotiri at own cost, or visit Art Space, one of the oldest wineries in the island, and end the day by watching the most dramatic sunset at the village of Oia.
Day 06 :	Santorini Island (B) Free at leisure in Santorini. You can opt to join an excursion at own cost to sail around the volcano crater, walk to the top of the volcanic island and swim in the warm waters heated by hot springs in the sea floor. Or chill out at the black-sand beaches, pick up souvenirs in the many shops, and sign up for activities like wreck and volcano dives, snorkeling, windsurfing and horse-riding.
Day 07 :	Santorini Island - Athens (B) Transfer to Santorini Port for departure by ferry to Piraeus (Athens port). Arrive in Piraeus and transfer to your hotel in Athens. The rest of the evening free at leisure.
Day 08 :	Athens - Singapore (B) Transfer to Athens airport for flight to Singapore.
Day 09 :	Arrive Singapore

Package Prices :

Hotels : Tourist Category	Adult			Child
Hotels : Tourist Category	Twin	Triple	Single	Twin	With Bed
Valid from 01Apr-20May'07	S$2,298	S$2,258	S$2,758	S$2,088	S$1,798
Valid from 21May-15Jun / 16-30Sep'07	S$2,348	S$2,308	S$2,848	S$2,138	S$1,828
Valid from 16Jun-20Jul / 01-15Sep'07	S$2,398	S$2,358	S$2,938	S$2,188	S$1,868
Valid from 21Jul-31Aug'07	S$2,488	S$2,448	S$3,108	S$2,278	S$1,928
>Supplement for upgrade to Ilioperato Apartment (sea and volcano view) for 2 nights in Santorini : 01Apr - 10Jul'07 & 21-30Sep'07: Twin & Triple sharing - S$150 per person 11Jul - 20Sep'07: Twin sharing - S$210 per person, Triple sharing - S$160 per person

Hotels : Superior Category	Adult			Child
Hotels : Superior Category	Twin	Triple	Single	Twin	With Bed
Valid from 01Apr-20May'07	S$2,499	S$2,459	S$3,099	S$2,289	S$1,849
Valid from 21May-28Jun / 21-30Sep'07	S$2,599	S$2,559	S$3,299	S$2,389	S$1,939
Valid from 29Jun-26Jul'07	S$2,659	S$2,619	S$3,449	S$2,449	S$2,019
Valid from 27Jul-26Aug'07	S$2,739	S$2,699	S$3,589	S$2,529	S$2,089
Valid from 27Aug-20Sep'07	S$2,789	S$2,749	S$3,689	S$2,579	S$2,139
> Supplement for upgrade to Iliovasilema Apartment (sea and volcano view) for 2 nights in Santorini : 01Apr - 31May'07: Twin sharing - S$200 per person 01Jun - 30Sep'07: Twin sharing - S$240 per person > Supplement for upgrade to Santorini Princess 5* (sea and volcano view) for 2 nights in Santorini : 01Apr - 31May'07: Twin sharing - S$310 per person 01Jun - 30Sep'07: Twin sharing - S$360 per person

Hotel Used :

Hotels in Tourist Category:	Hotels in Superior Category:
Athens – Jason Inn Hotel or similar	Athens – Parthenon Hotel or similar
Mykonos – Pelican Hotel or similar	Mykonos – Pelican Bay Hotel or similar
Santorini – Hotel Margarita or similar	Santorini – Ilioperato Apartment or similar

Airline (Qatar Airways) high season surcharges :

High Season: 05-06Apr'07 / 25May-24Jun'07 / 09-10Aug'07 / 31Aug-09Sep'07.
Supplement of S$50 per adult & S$40 per child applies.

Package Includes :

Return economy air ticket to Athens via Qatar Airways
2 way airport transfer in Athens (airport-hotel-airport)
All transfers in Athens, Mykonos, Santorini (hotel-port-hotel)
Ferry ticket from Piraeus to Mykonos, Mykonos to Santorini, Santorini to Piraeus.
Half day Athens city tour
3 nights in Athens
2 nights in Mykonos
2 nights in Santorini
Meals as indicated in the itinerary
Travel manual on maps and attractions in Athens, Mykonos & Santorini
Option to upgrade to high speed catamaran

Package Excludes :

All airport taxes.
Greek visa if applicable.
Hotel personal miscellaneous charges & gratuity / tips

Notes :

Supplement for upgrade to high speed catamaran (only available from early May till early Oct): S$98 per adult, S$58 per child.
Supplement is required for airport transfers from 11.30 pm till 7.00am.
In high season, if hotels in similar category is not available, other hotels may be offered at a supplement.
Different rates may apply when certain fairs, Easter week, special events and end of the year are taking place.
Tour Sequence is subject to change
Rates are subject to change without prior notice
Departure is guaranteed with a minimum of 2 persons and subject to flight and hotel room availability
Rate for Child with bed applies to 2-11 years old and subject to maximum of 2 children sharing room with 2 adults. In some hotels due to space constraint, only 1 single bed may be added.

Ferry Duration :

Sector	By Ferry	By Catamaran
Athens Port Piraeus to Mykonos	5.5 hrs	3.5 hrs
Mykonos to Santorini	5.0 hrs	3 hrs
Santorini to Athens Port Piraeus	7.5-8 hrs	5 hrs

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