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13 Day Private Tour in Ancient Greece with Mykonos & Santorini
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Overview
Book this 13 day tour package and visit the Ancient Greece, combining tour Greek Islands of Mykonos and Santorini! Start by Athens and visit two must-see archaeological destinations, Acropoli & Cape Sounio, then continue to Epidaurus, Ancient Mycenae and Nafplio and ancient Olympia, the homeland of the first Olympic Games!
Visit Delphi and the ancient site of the Oracle of Delphi. Get excited about Meteora, the ageless monasteries that combine both historical and religious treasures, standing between Earth and Sky atop huge rocks. In Santorini take the cruise and visit the active Volcano, swim at Hot springs, and observe the best sunset of your life, at Oia!
Visit Mykonos, the most famous island in the world, with the fascinating nightlife and the fabulous sandy beaches and the beach bars, while having the opportunity to meet celebrities from all over the world! Combine your tour with the cruise at the impressive Delos, the sacred Island of Apollo and Artemis!
Description
Day 1: Meet and Greet at Athens airport
Stop At: Athens International Airport "Eleftherios Venizelos", Attiki Odos, Spata 190 04, Greece
Our driver will meet and assist you at Athens airport and transfer you at your hotel. Free time for yourself.
Accommodation included:
Overnight in Athens
Day 2: Private Tour Acropolis and Musuem with Guide and Panoramic City Tour
Stop At: Acropolis, Via Dionysiou Areopagitou Str., Athens 10558 Greece
Meet your private driver at your hotel, who will transfer you to the Acropolis, one of the most iconic landmarks in Athens. There, you will meet your guide to begin an amazing sightseeing tour.
The Acropolis embodies the essence of ancient Greek civilization. You will walk through the Theatre of Dionysus, marvel at the Porch of the Caryatids, and, of course, visit the famous Parthenon.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Acropolis Museum, Dionysiou Areopagitou 15, Athens 11742 Greece
Museum of Acropolis. You continue with your guide to visit the Museum to admire the artifacts and sculptures originating from the numerous Acropolis buildings such as the Erechtheum, the Temple of Athena Nike and the Propylaea as well as from the Roman and early Christian Athens. As the museum is built over an extensive archaeological site, we will be able to see the excavations beneath through a transparent glass floor.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Panathenaic Stadium, Vassileos Konstantinou Avenue, opposite the statue of Myron Discobolus, Athens 11635 Greece
Enjoy a panoramic city tour of Athens with your driver, where you'll see iconic landmarks such as the majestic Acropolis, the ancient Temple of Olympian Zeus, the Hellenic Parliament at Syntagma Square, and the Panathenaic Stadium, home of the first modern Olympic Games.
Stop At: Plaka, Athens 10556 Greece
At the end of the tour, the driver will transfer you back to your hotel, or he can drop you off in the Plaka area, where you can spend time admiring the old mansions and tasting the famous souvlaki.
Meals included:
Breakfast
Accommodation included:
Overnight in Athens
Day 3: Athens - Corinth - Cave of Lakes -Journey with Cog Railway - Nafplio
Stop At: Ancient Corinth (Archaia Korinthos), Argous 105, Ancient Korinthos village, Corinth 20007 Greece
Our driver will pick you up from your hotel to have our first stop, at the Canal of Corinth (6 km length and 80m height). We continue to reach at Ancient Corinth which was one of his beloved cities of Saint Paul
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Kalavrita, Kalavrita Greece
Then we will arrive at "Diakofto" to take the Cog Railway (Odontotos) which links Kalavrita with Diakopto through Vouraikos Canyon. The little train travels through streams climbing the fantastic narrow gorge up into the mountains, through tunnels, over waterfalls, along cliffs and through forests of pine and oleander. The journey ends at the town of Kalavryta
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Nafplio, Nafplio Greece
Our driver will meet you there to continue the tour at the mysterious, magnificent and unique "Cave of the Lakes", a rare creation of Nature. Consisted of 13 in total Small and large lakes, with different colors each one, depending on the oxides contained in the rocks. We have a stop for lunch at the picturesque village of Kalavrita. Overnight in Nafplio
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
Breakfast
Accommodation included:
Overnight in Nafplio
Day 4: Nafplio - Mycenae - Epidaurus - Olympia
Stop At: Epidaurus Archaeological Museum, Asklepieion, Epidavros 21052 Greece
After your breakfast, you will have time to visit either Palamidi castle, which you can reach by climbing 999 steps (!), or to take a small boat and visit ''Bourtzi',' the fortress at the entrance of the harbor. Then, we will leave for Epidaurus and we will visit the Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus, famous for the breathtaking acoustics that is still functioning today
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Archaeological Site Mycenae, Mycenae 21200 Greece
After this, we will head back to Nafplio to have lunch (optional), and then we will leave for the famous ancient town of Mycenae and the Archaeological site - the Lion Gate, the Cyclopean Walls, the Royal Palace and the tomb of Agamemnon. Finally we will reach at Ancient Olympia for Overnight.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Nafplio, Nafplio Greece
Indulge in the rich flavors of Greece with an enchanting olive oil tasting experience in Nafplio. Immerse yourself in the world of premium olive oils, where local experts guide you through the nuances of various blends. Learn about the cultivation of olives, the olive oil extraction process, and the significance of this golden elixir in Greek cuisine. Discover the distinct characteristics of different olive oil varieties, from robust and peppery to smooth and fruity notes
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
Breakfast
Accommodation included:
Overnight in Olympia
Day 5: Ancient Olympia - Honey, Olive Oil and wine Tasting - Naupactus - Delphi
Stop At: Archaeological Site of Olympia, Archea Olympia, Olympia 27065 Greece
At 09.00 o’clock we will visit the archaeological site of Ancient Olympia, where the first Olympic Games took place in 776 B.C. The temple of Zeus is located there which is the most celebrated sanctuary of ancient Greece. Dedicated to Zeus, in which in antiquity was hosted one of the 7 wonders of the Ancient world. You will also visit the temple of Hera, the shrine of Pelops (one of the oldest in the sanctuary), the Council house where the athletes took the Olympic oath, the Treasury houses, the Gymnasium and the Palestra where they used to exercise for a month prior to the Games. Leaving Ancient Olympia, we will cross over the amazing bridge of Rion – Antirion, one of the biggest bridges in Europe. For the wine lovers, we suggest a tasting tour in a winery. Then we will head to Naupactus, a beautiful seaside small town, where you can visit the Venetian Castle, the Venetian Port, and after lunch we will reach at Delphi for overnight.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Market of Ancient Olympia, Olympia 27065 Greece
We will visit the flea market to taste delightful experience of free wine and olive oil tasting, savoring the distinct blends of olive oil and the iconic Greek olives.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Klio's Honey Farm, Ilidas, Olympia 27065 Greece
We will visit a local honey farm, where under the shade of the trees we will have a coffee / juice and enjoy hand-made local desserts all made with honey produced in this farm for generations
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Naupactus, Naupactus Greece
We will reach at a beautiful seaside small town of Nafpaktos for a short stop, surrounded by the Venetian Castle, next to the Venetian Port. Free time for lunch
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Delphi, Delphi Greece
We will reach in Delphi for overnight
Meals included:
Breakfast
Accommodation included:
Overnight in Delphi
Day 6: Delphi - Meteora Sunset around the rocks:
Stop At: Delphi Archaeological Museum, Ethniki Odos Amfissas - Livadias, Delphi 33054 Greece
After your breakfast, our driver will drive you at the Ancient Oracle, the Stadium, the Ancient Theatre, with a capacity that exceeds 5,000 spectators and of course the Museum of Delphi. Delphi is perhaps best known for the oracle at the sanctuary that was dedicated to Apollo during the classical period.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Arachova, Arachova Greece
Afterwards, we can visit the traditional winter village of Arachova and have a coffee or lunch break.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Kalambaka, Kalambaka Greece
Leave Arachova and driving to Meteora.
Upon reaching at Meteora in Kalambaka, you can check in at your hotel and then we will witness the breathtaking sunset at Meteora. Be amazed by the natural beauty of the rock formations and the fascinating way monasteries are perched atop the cliffs, creating a truly awe-inspiring sight. Enjoy the sunset around the rocks
Meals included:
Breakfast
Accommodation included:
Overnight in Kalambaka
Day 7: Meteora - Thermopiles - Athens:
Stop At: Meteora, Kastraki 42200 Greece
Our driver pick you up from your hotel around 09.00 am and we will visit the BYZANTINE MONASTERIES of Meteora that are included on the UNESCO world heritage monument list. We are having our first stop at The Holy Monastery of Great Meteoro which is the biggest and oldest one of all. It was called the monastery that was "suspended in the air" (meteoro), because of the formation of the gigantic rock on top of which it was built. Our second visit is to the great monastery of St. Stephan. The Monastery of St. Stephan, which is a small church built in the 16th century and decorated in 1545, rests on the plain rather than on a cliff. This wonderful tour will be completed at the picturesque villages of Kalambaka, where you will have a traditional Greek lunch!
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Thermopylae, Thermopylae Greece
Afterwards, we will return to Athens with a short stop at Thermopylae to admire the statue of Leonidas as a memorial of the battle of the 300 Spartans against thousands of Persian soldiers of the Persian Empire!.
Duration: 15 minutes
Meals included:
Breakfast
Accommodation included:
Overnight in Athens
Day 8: Athens - Mykonos Island Exploration
Stop At: Piraeus, Piraeus Greece
We will pick you up from your hotel at 05:45 to get to the Piraeus port and take to take your ferry at 07.25 to reach Mykonos Island at 11.25.
Stop At: Mykonos Port, Mykonos Town Greece
Mykonos is the most famous island in the world for its beaches, its fun, its exciting nightlife, its picturesque Cycladic houses, the luxury hotels, also known as the island of winds. Our driver will transfer you to your hotel. The stroll in ‘’Little Venice’’ of the island, or the walk through the narrow streets of "matogiania" will be memorable for your vacations, where you can shop clothes and other local items. We propose you to relax at your hotel and enjoy the amazing night life of Mykonos!
Meals included:
Breakfast
Accommodation included:
Overnight in Mykonos
Day 9: Mykonos Island - Cruise to Rhenia Beach and Delos
Stop At: Delos, Delos Greece
(optional with extra cost)
Pick Up: Our local driver meet you at your hotel at around 09.30 and transfer you to the port, to start your boat trip
Delos Exploration (1.5 Hours): Upon arrival at Delos, enjoy 1.5 hours of exploration at this UNESCO World Heritage site, famous for its archaeological significance and rich history. Walk among the ancient ruins, including temples, mosaics, and historic monuments, while learning about the mythology and history of this sacred island. Delos is renowned as the mythical birthplace of Apollo and Artemis, making it a must-see for history enthusiasts.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Rineia, Rineia, Rinia, Greece
BBQ On Board: After your visit to Delos, return to the boat for a delicious BBQ lunch prepared on board. Enjoy a delightful meal while soaking in the breathtaking views of the Aegean Sea. This is the perfect time to relax, socialize, and take in the beautiful surroundings.
Sail to Rhenia beach (2 Hours): Next, set sail to the stunning Island of Rhenia. Spend 2 hours cruising through crystal-clear waters, where you can marvel at the picturesque landscapes and hidden coves. Once you arrive at Rhenia, you'll have the opportunity to swim, snorkel, and sunbathe on the pristine beaches. Rhenia is known for its untouched natural beauty, making it an ideal spot to unwind and enjoy the tranquil atmosphere.
Duration: 4 hours
Meals included:
Breakfast
Accommodation included:
Overnight in Mykonos
Day 10: Mykonos - Santorini Island
Stop At: Mykonos Port, Mykonos Town Greece
Our driver will pick you up from your hotel and transfer you to Mykonos Port so you get the boat departing at 14.55 for the famous Santorini Island.
Stop At: Athinios Port Santorini, Epar. Od. Ormou Athiniou 84700 Greece
You will arrive at 17.35, and will be transferred to your hotel. The first thing you have to see that will amaze you is the magnificent sunset from Oia, the most famous sunset in the world. Crowds of people gather there, in order to see the sun set! Afterwards, you can enjoy your drink or dinner, in the picturesque capital of the island and walk among the narrow streets of the island where you can buy many souvenirs
Meals included:
Breakfast
Accommodation included:
Overnight in Santorini
Day 11: Santorini - Semi Private Cruise to Caldera with BBQ on board
Stop At: Palea Kameni Greece
(optional with extra cost)
Embark on an enchanting Santorini cruise starting with a pick-up at the your hotel. Visit the therapeutic Hot Springs on Palea Kameni and enjoy a refreshing swim. Capture stunning photos of Aspronisi, the Ancient Lighthouse, Akrotiri, and Indian Rock. Explore the famous Red Beach with its unique volcanic sand and the secluded White Beach accessible only by boat. Indulge in a delightful onboard BBQ buffet featuring fresh seafood, grilled meats, salads, and desserts. Conclude the journey with a magical sunset view in Oia, as the Caldera and the village turn into a golden spectacle against the violet sky, creating an unforgettable experience.
Duration: 6 hours
Meals included:
Breakfast
Accommodation included:
Overnight in Santorini
Day 12: Santorini Island - Athens:
Stop At: Athinios Port Santorini, Epar. Od. Ormou Athiniou 84700 Greece
Our driver will meet you at the hotel and will transfer you to Santorini Port at 12.00 to take the boat for Piraeus Port, where you will arrive at 17.00 pm.
Stop At: Athens, Athens Greece
Upon your arrival in Athens our driver will pick you up and transfer you at your hotel in Athens.
Meals included:
Breakfast
Accommodation included:
Overnight in Athens
Day 13: Departure Day
Stop At: Spata, Spata Greece
Our driver will pick you up from your hotel in Athens and drive you at Athens Airport according to your flight details
Meals included:
Breakfast
Schedule
- Reservations are REQUIRED for all bookings
- Book Your Package On-Line and Receive Your Confirmation
- Departure point: Detailed check-in instructions - including the address and parking information if applicable - will be included in your final confirmation email.
- Duration: 13 days (Approx.)
- Departure Time: 08:30 AM
What's Included
- Honey, Olive Oil and wine tasting at Olympia
- Fast ferry tickets from Piraeus Port - Mykonos - Santorini
- Private transfers in all places with English speaking driver
- 12 Nights Accommodation
- Private Tour of the Acropolis & Museum with Guide and Tickets
- Meet & Greet at Athens airport
- Meteora Sunset Tour
- Private car with English speaking driver for the land tour
- Entrance fees /12 euro per person / site
- Licensed tour guide
- Gratuities (optional)
- Hotel City Tax
What To Bring
- Confirmation Voucher (printed or mobile)
- Any required or suggested items listed on your confirmation email.
- A Smile!
Additional Info
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- 2 people will stay in a double-sharing room, 3 people will stay in a triple-sharing room, and 1 person will have a private single room
- After your booking, you will receive a detailed itinerary
- Please note that one week prior to your trip, you will receive an updated itinerary with hotel names, pick-up times, and other details.
- Respecting the environment, you will receive the program on your mobile device or in chat room of Cool Destinations . If you need a printed version, please let us know.
- We have several suggestions for tours in each island that you can make, feel free to check with us.
- We recommend downloading the WhatsApp application for immediate communication.
- Operated by Private Tours Greece
Reviews
Average 5.00 out of 5 stars based on 3 traveler reviews collected by Cool Destinations and partner sites such as Trustpilot, Viator, and TripAdvisor
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