7 Days in Greece: Athens and Santorini Escape

After breakfast, walk to the nearby meeting point for your group tour. It’s just a short distance from your hotel. The meeting point is at "Omonoia Square" ­ Duration: 14h Start Time: 8:00 Max Group Size : 50 Included Pickup and drop-off from 4 central stops in Athens Meteora tour by air-conditioned minibus Audio guide in 6 languages (English, Spanish, French, German, Portuguese, Russian) Professional English-speaking guide Visit inside 2 of the 6 monasteries & the Monk Caves Photostops in Meteora Free full lunch Free time in Kalabaka Not included Hotel pickup/drop-off Additional food and drinks Admission to monasteries Personal expenses Guided tour inside the monasteries ­ Description Set off on a full-day trip to Meteora from Athens to explore this UNESCO World Heritage Site. Marvel at the monasteries built on the towering pillar-like rocks. Visit two monasteries and get a glimpse into the lives of Greek Christian monks. In the morning meet at one of the designated meeting points in Athens and board the coach that will take you to Kalabaka where you can enjoy a traditional free lunch. (Vegan and vegetarian options available) A local guide will then take you to 6 monasteries, where you will enter 2 of them (2 or 3 open daily) and you about the Meteora rock formations and their history. Nowadays, Meteora is home to one of the most important complexes of Eastern Orthodox monasteries. The tour will take you to see, from a distance, the Badouva Caves, where Greek Christian monks used to reside in the past inside the rocks. Then back to Kalabaka town so that you enjoy free time before the coach back to Athens.

After breakfast, walk to the nearby meeting point for your group tour. It’s just a short distance from your hotel. The meeting point is at "Omonoia Square" ­ Start time: 08:15 Duration: 12h Audio guide: English and 8 other languages Live guide: English Max group size: 45 ­ Included Pickup and drop-off from 4 central stops in Athens Roundtrip transportation in an air-conditioned bus from Athens Skip the line entry to the Delphi archaeological site and museum Virtual reality experience at Delphi in multiple languages English-speaking driver Not included Food and drinks Hotel pick-up Guided tour inside the monuments ­ Description Enjoy a virtual reality tour of the archaeological site of Delphi, visit the Delphi Archaeological Museum, and explore the scenic mountain village of Arachova. Board an air-conditioned bus in Athens and head to Delphi with a scenic drive across the mainland. Admire the monuments of Greece and see the Omphalos, considered by the ancient Greeks to be the center of the world. Explore the ancient theater, the hippodrome, the stadium, and the Tholos. Conclude with a visit the Delphi Archaeological Museum for an immersive virtual reality experience for a glimpse into life from long ago. Then, stop at the picturesque mountain villages of Delphi and Arachova, known for its handmade crafts and traditional Greek architecture. Enjoy lunch, a quick coffee, or a bit of shopping to wrap up this full day tour from Athens.

**After breakfast, please make your way to the Port of Piraeus to begin your journey to Santorini. You may take a taxi to the port at your own expense. Upon arrival at Athinios Port in Santorini, you can take a taxi to your hotel (approximately 17 minutes by car), which you may arrange on your own. After checking in at your hotel, you will have the rest of the day free to explore Santorini at your leisure.

After breakfast, walk to the nearby meeting point for your group tour. It’s just a short distance from your hotel. The meeting point is at "Fira, 847 00, Firá". ­ Duration: 3h Last admission: 30 minutes before closing Live guide: English, Greek Max group size: 50 ­ Included Boat cruise Live guide Water noodle ­ Not included Hotel transfer Cable car ticket to the meeting point (€6 each way) Volcano entry fees (€5) ­ Description Prepare for a tour exploring a volcano and hot springs in Santorini. Take a cable car ride to Old Fira Port or walk down 600 steps. Meet your guide and board a boat to explore the volcanic landscape. Hike to the peak of the Santorini Volcano for panoramic views and learn about its history and geology. Enjoy a second boat ride to Nea Kameni Hot Springs, where you can swim in the warm waters. Finally, return to the port of Fira and head back to your accommodation at your own pace.

After breakfast, make your own way to the meeting point, located just a short walking distance from your hotel. The meeting point is “Avantis – ANHYDROUS Cellar Door.” ­ Duration: 10h Fast Track Live guide: English ­ Included Guided visit of Akrotiri´s archaeological site (entrance fee not included) Archaeologist guide Winery visit and wine tasting Pickup and drop-off at a meeting point near your hotel Not included Entrance fees to archaeological site ­ Description See the best of Santorini and in one day on this comprehensive tour to Akrotiri, with a special sunset view to conclude your day. If you don't think Atlantis was real, you'll at least admire its purported location as you tour the prehistoric town of Akrotiri, the Pompeii of the Aegean Sea, with a licensed archaeologist. Explore the quaint and ancient settlement of Emporio with its whitewashed Cycladic architecture and medieval fortress. Take a swim at the black volcanic beach of Perissa and venture to Santorini's highest peak for breathtaking views of the island, from its agricultural plains to the hilltop village of Oia. Find your new favourite Santorini wine at a traditional winery, then hope for another stunning sunset at Oia, the most photographed place in Greece. After sunset, you'll take your bus back to your drop-off location.

After breakfast, meet your driver for a smooth transfer to Santorini Airport. We recommend scheduling your hotel pick-up at least 4 hours before your flight departure to allow ample time for check-in. Please note that hotel check-out is at 12:00 noon. Late check-out requests will be subject to availability, so be sure to confirm with the hotel in advance if needed. Safe travels!