Athens & the Greek Islands

Athens & the Greek Islands

April 20-28, 2027 | 9 Days

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Day 1

Board your overnight flight to Europe.

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Day 2

Arrive in Athens, meet your Tour Director and transfer to your hotel. This evening join your fellow travelers for a Welcome Dinner. Overnight Athens (1st of 2 nights) (D)

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Day 3

Enjoy an Athens City Tour featuring Syntagma Square, the Temple of Zeus and the Ancient Olympic Stadium. Today’s highlight will be a visit to the Acropolis with its incredible Parthenon, the most important site of the city and one of the most recognizable monuments in the world. Visit the New Acropolis Museum, which houses statues and other masterpieces from the classical era. Continue to the Plaka, the oldest part of the city, filled with history, restaurants and shopping opportunities. The rest of the day is at your own pace to further explore Athens. (2nd of 2 nights) (B)

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Day 4

Transfer to the Port of Piraeus outside of Athens to take a high-speed ferry to one of the most picturesque islands in the world, Santorini, famous for its whitewashed buildings and hilltop villages overlooking the Aegean Sea. Visit a local winery to enjoy an optional Wine Tasting. Santorini is an island with a wine-making tradition as its volcanic soil and special climate give local wines a unique taste. Travel through the fascinating landscape to the spectacular town of Oia, where the best views of the crater are found. Enjoy an Oia Village Walking Tour to explore this special village and discover why it is one of the most photographed places in all of Greece. Later check into your hotel for a two night stay and enjoy dinner with your fellow travelers. Overnight Santorini (1st of 2 nights) (B, D)

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Day 5

Today is at leisure to explore the island on your own. Visit the excavation site of ancient Akrotiri, the Museum of Prehistoric Thera located in Fira or discover the colorful beaches created by the volcanic eruption. Wander, shop, take photos and have a relaxing Mediterranean meal while enjoying the spectacular views & whitewashed architecture. (2nd of 2 nights) (B)

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Day 6

Ride a high-speed ferry to Mykonos, which belongs to the Cyclades, a group of islands in the Aegean Sea. Check into your hotel for a two-night stay and enjoy the remainder of the day at leisure to explore the galleries, sandy beaches and landmarks including a row of 16th-century windmills which sit on a hill above Mykonos town. Overnight Mykonos (1st of 2 nights) (B)

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Day 7

Take a ferry to Delos, known as the birthplace of mythical twin gods Artemis & Apollo. Enjoy a Delos Tour featuring the Temple of Apollo, the Sanctuary of Artemis, the Old City, the Theater and the Terrace of the Lions. Enjoy time to explore on your own. Return to Mykonos and enjoy one of the great restaurants in town this evening on your own. (2nd of 2 nights) (B)

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Day 8

Enjoy some time at leisure, relax at a cafe, or do some last-minute shopping. Take a high-speed ferry to Athens and enjoy a Farewell Dinner with your fellow travelers. Overnight Athens (B, D)

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Day 9

Today fly home with wonderful memories of your Athens and the Greek Islands Tour. (B)

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Price Per Person:

Double: $5,699 | Single: $6,949

Deposit: $600 per person at registration

Traveler Protection Plan: $475 per person at registration

$100 per person discount if final payment is made by check

Avoid $ loss, purchase travel insurance

Passport Required (valid 6 months after return)

7 Breakfasts | 3 Dinners

This is a partner tour with Premier World Discovery (PWD), with a professional Tour Director accompanying the trip. If the Bob Neff Tours group registration is low, the trip may be unaccompanied by a BNT Tour Director.