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Greek Island Hopper |
10 day
tour from US$1525
Tour Type: Europe at Leisure |
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Itinerary |
What's
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Optionals |
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ITINERARY |
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1 - Arrive Athens (2 nights)
You are met on arrival at Athens Airport and transferred to your
hotel. After check-in, the rest of the day is at leisure. Later,
enjoy a welcome drink with our local Trafalgar Representative.
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2 - Athens sightseeing
Today's sightseeing tour includes a visit to the amazing Acropolis,
the Olympic stadium, plus admire the Evzone guards at the tomb of
the unknown soldier. We'll also tour some of the most famous sites
in Athens such as the Temple of Zeus and Hadrian's Arch. Afterwards,
your afternoon is at leisure. Perhaps simply relax, shop or sightsee
further. This evening, why not dine on local specialities in one of
Athens many cosmopolitan restaurants? (Buffet Breakfast)
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3 - Athens - Mykonos (3 nights)
An early morning departure from Athens on our way to Piraeus port.
Here we board our high-speed express ferry and cruise to the
playground of the rich and famous, Mykonos. On arrival we transfer
to our hotel. Then free time to relax or perhaps to explore this
white-washed island with its windmills and uninhibited nightlife.
Tonight, we enjoy a dinner of local specialities in a restaurant. (Buffet
breakfast/ Dinner)
Hotel: Palladium/Petinos (3 nights)
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4 & 5 - Mykonos at leisure
Two glorious days at leisure to explore the riches of Mykonos.
Perhaps enjoy a cocktail on the waterfront at little Venice, watch a
sunset at Shirley Valentine beach or swim at the dazzling beaches
that surround the island. Or why not take a short boat ride to the
birthplace of Artemis and Apollo, Delos? (Buffet Breakfast / Buffet
Breakfast)
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6 - Mykonos - Santorini (3 nights)
This moring we take a short ferry ride to the beautiful island of
Santorini, where we spend the next three days. We are met at the
port and transferred to our hotel. After check-in there's free time
to soak up the atmosphere and take in the beauty you'll remember for
a lifetime. This evening, we enjoy a dinner of local specialities in
a restaurant. (Buffet breakfast/ Dinner)
Hotel: El Greco / Kallisti (3 nights)
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7 & 8 - Santorini at leisure
Santorini has much too offer and you will have two full days to do
as you please. Enjoy breathtaking caldera views, white-washed
houses, amazing sunsets and cobblestone streets which make Santorini
a truly unique vacation experience. Perhaps spend your days relaxing
in clifftop restaurants and cafés, lazing on the sun-soaked black,
red and white beaches and observing history unearthed at the site of
Akrotiri. Or why not take a caique ride to the still active volcanic
island of Nea Kamini and swim in the hot springs? (Buffet
Breakfast / Buffet Breakfast)
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9 - Santorini - Athens
After breakfast time to bid farewell to the Cyclades as we make our
way back to Athens for the final night of our tour. On our arrival
at Piraeus port we transfer back to our Athens hotel. Enjoy time at
leisure perhaps wander around and do some last-minute shopping or
maybe take part in a farewell dinner at a local taverna with your
fellow travelling companions. (Buffet Breakfast)
Hotel: Omonia Grand / Acropol
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10 - Depart Athens
Farewell this morning after breakfast as our tour comes to an end.
Transfers to the airport have been arranged for your convenience.
(Buffet Breakfast)
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Please
note:
Due to weather conditions, calls at the ports of Mykonos and
Santorini may need to be altered.
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WHAT'S
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Greek Island Hopper What's
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Sightseeing
Highlights
- Athens:
Sightseeing tour includes the magnificent Acropolis,
Temple of Zeus and Hadrian's Arch.
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Dining
Highlights
- 9 Buffet breakfasts
- 2 local speciality restaurant
dinners in Mykonos and Santorini
- A welcome drink with your
Trafalgar Representative in Athens
11 meals in total (see day-by-day
itinerary)
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First
Class Travel Highlights
- The services of one of Trafalgar's
top professional multi-lingual Tour Directors.
- Chauffeur driven on Trafalgar's
luxury air-conditioned motorcoaches with reclining seats.
- Ferry across the Gulf of Corinth.
- You'll stay in twin-bedded rooms
with private facilities.
- All hotel service charges and
tips, baggage handling fees and local taxes included.
- A stylish travel bag and wallet
containing tour documents and helpful information.
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Airport
Transfers
- London Gateways:
Transfers can be expensive, particularly between the Airport and
central London. When you book your tour with Trafalgar your
transfers to and from the airport are included. It's that
simple. Trafalgar has included a Free transfer to and from your
airport and Central London.
- Important – Please Note: Passengers
will only be entitled to transfers to and from London Airports
providing the following conditions are met:
- You are staying at a London hotel,
booked by Trafalgar, on the night of your arrival and the night
prior to the date of your departure.
- Flights are either booked by
Trafalgar or detailed information on flights is provided by your
Travel Agent not less than 21 days prior to departure.
- Only one included transfer both
inbound and outbound per tour is included by Trafalgar.
Transfers are by express train to a Central London Rail Station.
- Heathrow Express operates between
05.10-23.30. Gatwick Express operates inbound services between
05.20-23.45 and outbound services from 04.30-23.45. Transfers
outside of these times are at the passengers own expense.
- In the event of unforeseen events
(road or rail works, demonstrations, strikes) Trafalgar will not
be held responsible for delayed or cancelled transfers.
- No refund is available for
passengers not utilising this service.
- Why not upgrade to a Hotelink
transfer from the Airport to-the-door of your Trafalgar London
hotel? (please ask Trafalgar or your travel agent of the
additional upgrade price per person when booking)
- European Gateways: With
Trafalgar all passengers will receive complimentary arrival and
departure transfers on the scheduled arrival and departure day
of their tour at the times specified below. Please ensure your
Travel Agent reserves your flight to co-ordinate with the
transfer times shown.
- Trafalgar Bonus - Passengers who
book Trafalgar's Land+Air package and who arrive or depart
outside of these specified times on the scheduled arrival and
departure day of the tour will also be provided with a transfer.
- Passengers arriving before or
leaving after the scheduled tour days are not entitled to a
transfer but may book and purchase one through Trafalgar
providing that they also purchase the additional pre and/or post
tour hotel night(s) from Trafalgar. Please ask for prices of
transfers at the time of booking your extra night accommodation.
- Land only passengers arriving or
departing on the scheduled tour arrival or departure days but
whose flights don't coincide with the listed transfer times
below may also book and purchase these transfers. Flight details
must be provided to Trafalgar not less than 21 days before the
flight departure.
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Greek Island Hopper Optional Excursions
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Note:
All optional excursions listed are for
2004/2005 please use the information as a guide only.
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EP106
- CORFU. Scenic Sailing & Beach Tour
Depart the pier by boat and sail in the direction of the famous
Pontikonisi, known as the mouse island, which is the target of many
photographers. Pass nearby the old and the new fortress, ex King
George of Greeces’ Palace. Make a turn back to Pontikonisi Island
in order to make a stop on the pier in front of the Hotel Hilton.
Here you will have free time to walk freely around or visit the
Vlacherna Church, situated approx. 150 meters from pier, here great
photos of the church and Mouse Island may be taken, with its famous
small church on top called Pantokratos Church. Nearby find as well a
small café and the beach where you can enjoy swimming . The beach
is protected by sea waves and is therefore suitable for those who
like to walk into the seawaters. Leaving the Hilton pier on our
voyage in the direction of Corfu port, approx. 45 minutes sailing,
enjoy some snacks and a traditional Greek aperitif “Ouzo”. The
boat will drop the anchor in one of the bays on Vidos Island (waters
here are between 3 and 5 meters deep), you will have one hour at
your disposal to swim in these clear blue waters. Jump directly from
the boat or use the ladder. Relax your last minutes on board the
boat while we sail you back to the ship. Please Note: Not guided
tour, only escorted. Bathing suits should be worn under clothing as
there is no changing facilities available. Do not forget your
camera. Exclusive use of the boat for our guests. Facilities on
board the boat: two toilets and a small bar. Covered boat to protect
you from the sun during sailing.
Adult 39.00 / Child 22.00 (€)
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EP90
- GENOA. City Tour
Departure from the pier by motorcoach with your guide and drive
along the famous Via Gramsci in order to reach the center of town
and to admire the main monuments of this ancient Sea Republic. From
the coach you will see the famous Aquarium of Genoa, built in 1992
in front of Palazzo S. Giorgio, once the seat of the Captain of
People and the first bank in Italy. After which, you will reach
Columbus’s House and here you will leave the coach for a stroll in
the historical center to visit St. Lawrence Cathedral, the atrium of
Ducal Palace and St. Jesus Church where you will have the
possibility to admire two paintings by Rubens. You will have the
opportunity to admire the beauty of Piazza de Ferrari, the heart of
the town dominated by a wonderful bronze fountain and overlooked by
the Carlo Felice Theatre. Afterwards you will proceed by motorcoach
up to the hill of Carignano to have a complete view over the Center
of Genoa and then back down to Piazza della Vittoria with the Arch
to the death during the first World War. Please Note: No high heals
shoes are recommended. Itinerary may be adjusted according to the
traffic regulations and conditions.
Adult 45.00 / Child 23.00 (€)
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EP87
- MYKONOS. Ancient Delos. (only AGIH)
Delos, once a Sacred Island, is the legendary birthplace of God
Apollo and his twin sister Artemis. For 500 years, this tiny island
was the religious and commercial hub of the entire Aegean Sea. Today
the whole territory of the deserted Delos is one of the most
important archaeological sites of the eastern Mediterranean. During
this half-day trip you may visit, amongst others, the remains of the
Temple of Apollo, the sanctuary of Artemis, the old city and the
theatre and then walk down the celebrated Lion Street. In the museum
of Delos one can admire Archaic, Classical, Hellenistic and Roman
Sculptures, a collection of vessels from all periods as well as
small items of everyday use.
Adult 30.00 (€)
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EP102
- MYKONOS. Island Tour. (only AGIH)
A bus tour that will take you to some of the most beautiful beaches
of the most famous Greek island. The first stop is in Plati Yalos,
one of the most protected and organised beaches on the South coast.
Next stop is in Ornos beach with its little fishing harbour and then
drive on to the bay of Agios Ioannis where you visit the little
double church, which gave its name to the bay, and offers a
fantastic view of Delos. Then you leave the South coast, driving
past Korfos and Megali Ammos you arrive at Agios Stefanos beach for
a photo stop and driving over the new peripheral road we visit the
village of Ano Mera with its cosy square and the monk’s monastery
“Panagia Tourliani”. You continue on to Kalafatis beach, famous
for its relaxed atmosphere before drive back to Mykonos town where
the tour ends in Fabrika square.
Adult 20.00 (€)
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EP106
- MYKONOS. Paradise Cruise. (only AGIH)
A mini-cruise on a fishing-boat will give you the opportunity to
enjoy the sight of some of the island‚s most spectacular bays,
from the sea. Sailing along Mykonos‚ southern coast, you will pass
the beaches Paranga, Paradise, Super Paradise, Agrari, Elia and
Kalafatis and reach the island of Dragonissi. If the weather permits
the boat will enter the caves where there will be free time to swim
and to snorkel. Otherwise the alternative beaches for the free time
will be Frangias or a small private beach on Dragonissi. Next stop
is the beach of Kalo Livadi for lunch (included). After lunch you
can swim in the crystal-clear waters of the Aegean Sea, explore the
sea-bottom with mask and snorkel or just relax under the Cycladic
sun. cruise returns early in the afternoon.
Adult 39.00 / Child 22.00 (€)
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EP88
- SANTORINI. Island Tour. (only AGIH)
A half-day trip starts with your bus following a route with a
beautiful view to the Caldera and the island’s villages. Then you
visit the monastery of “Profitis Ilias”, which is built on the
highest point of the island (1710 AD), the top of the mountain that
was named after the monastery. You continue on to the archaeological
site of Akrotiri where a guided tour of the site takes place.
Leaving from Akrotiri you drive on to the beach of Perivolos where
you will stay for two hours to swim or to have lunch. On the way
back you will stop in one of the famous local winery to taste some
of the Santorini’s famous wines. (Entrance fees Euro 5 in Akrotiri
and lunch are not included)
Adult 18.00 (€)
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EP90
- SANTORINI. Oia & Sunset Dinner. (only AGIH)
After a twenty minute drive from the hotel to the North part of the
island you will arrive in the beautiful village of Oia where you can
wander the streets, stroll through some of the art galleries and
take some breath-taking photos from the old castle. Then you board
your bus once again and go to a charming restaurant with
unrestricted views, five minutes outside of Oia. There you can taste
some of the local specialties admiring on the same time one of the
most spectacular sunsets in the world. After the dinner, the bus
takes you back to Fira where you can continue your night in town or
retire to the hotel. (Dinner is not included)
Adult 45.00 / Child 23.00 (€)
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EP91
- SANTORINI. Sunset Cruise. (only AGIH)
Taking the bus first to the port of Athinios where you will embark
on the traditional boat that will take for your cruise. After a few
minutes sailing on the deep waters of the Caldera you will be in a
unique viewpoint to fantastic scenery. Appetizers will be offered on
board while you will be admiring the sun setting. (Transfer
included)
Adult 35.00 (€)
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EP14
- CAPE SOUNION
Take a relaxing trip down to the southernmost tip of Mainland Greece
to see the fifth century B.C Temple of Poseidon at Sounion. See if
you can spot where Byron carved his initials on one of the
temple’s sixteen columns. Marvel at the sheer rugged beauty of the
coastline and the ancient temple perched above a 197-foot drop down
to the Aegean Sea below. Stand above the site of the world’s first
lighthouse, overlooking an area steeped in classical Greek history,
ever since the tragic king Aegeas threw himself from the rocky
precipice into the sea below, there by giving his name to the Aegean
Sea.
Adult 32.00 (€)
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EP22
- KOROPI. “Old Stables” Greek Folklore Evening
A 40 minutes drive out of Athens in small village called Koropi,
situated in the wine district of Attica, is the ‘Old Stables’
Taverna. Renowned as an excellent Greek folklore taverna, also
frequented by the local residents, you will dine on typical Greek
food & wine, whilst enjoying a professional floorshow. And if,
after a few glasses of Ouzo & wine you are over come with the
desire to join in, then we’ll happily teach you a few steps!
(Casual dress).
Adult 60.00 (€)
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EP42
- MICROLIMANO. Seafood Dinner
This is an evening excursion to the picturesque fishing harbour of
Microlimano, which is the perfect setting to enjoy a wonderful
seafood dinner served on the waterfront. Dinner includes starters,
shrimp, calamari, fish, salads, fruit, wine, ouzo and soft drinks.
Adult 60.00 (€)
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EP79
- ATHENS. Greek Evening in Plaka
This is an evening excursion to a taverna in Plaka, which is within
walking distance from most of the central Athens hotels. Excellent
Greek food in a lively atmosphere, entertained through dances and
music from all parts of the country. Wine, beer and soft drinks are
also included. Although the show does have an official ending time,
clients are more than welcome to stay on in the taverna, to join in
with the local residents! (Casual dress)
Adult 50.00 (€)
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EP80
- ARCHAEON GEFSEIS. Ancient Tastes
One cannot leave Greece without relishing what the Ancients used to
savour. A unique opportunity to compliment your “Hellenic
Experience”. A restaurant, which recreates the ancient Greek
symposium, with all its romance and picturesque interest. Dine in a
torch-lit atmosphere, on the most extraordinary dishes. Waiters in
togas, archaic eating and drinking utensils, air scented by
essential oils, as well as music with rhythms and sounds of
antiquity are a few of the many pleasures enjoyed here.
Adult 60.00 (€)
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*These prices are correct at
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