ISLANDS OF GREECE

8 Day Tour

1^stDay : Athens

We Arrive to Athens, meeting with a local guide at the airport and transfer to the center of the city. We will have a short city tour with a bus where our quide will point out The House of parliament, the Tomb off Unknown soldier, the presidential palace and the athletic stadium that hosted the first modern Olympic Games IN 1896 Panathenaic Stadium kallimarmaro. Evening free to relax and enjoy the city of Athens.

2^ndDay : Athens Αcropolis-Old city

After breakfast we will visit the Acropolis, The Parthenon, Erectheum. We will visit Areios Pagos the rocky hill where the Apostle Paul he preached Christianity to the Athenians for the first time. Additional sites include the new acropolis museum and the Agora ancient market place. We walk through the narrow streets the famous Plaka with many shops and cafes. we will go back in time to 1050 admiring the little church of “Panagia Kapnikarea” on of the most important Byzantine monuments in Athens in the middle of Ermou street. Next, we will visit the Metropolitan Cathedral of Athens on Mitropoleos street. Evening free.

3^rdDay : Athens- Mykonos

After breakfast enjoy some free times for last minute shopping and perusing the historic city of Athens.
Transfer at the airport for our flight to Mykonos. Arrive to Mykonos. On route to the hotel, you will have a first glance of the famous island. We will visit the beautiful beach Paradise .Late we return to our hotel Overnight.

4^thDay : Mykonos

Following breakfast, you will have a walking tour along the narrow streets. Tourist shops, box -shaped houses with coloured balconies, Small Venice one of the most picturesque corner of the Aegean Sea. Time free to enjoy the beautiful beach, the sun and the blue waters. Return to our hotel. Overnight.

5^thDay : Santorini

After breakfast Transfer to the port where you will get the boat for Santorini. Transfer from the port to your hotel, free time. We will visit the town of Oia The dazzling Oia is nestled in the cliffs of Santorini, like a panorama of white buildings with scattered colored roofs, characteristic of the island, which contrasts with the deep blue of the sea You will have to chance to see one of the most wonderful sunsets. Early evening return

6^thDay : Santorini

After breakfast we visit the capital of Santorini, Fira, located in the center of the island, dominates the Caldera opposite the volcano. The view is breathtaking and the sunset here is famous all over the world.In the picturesque cobbled streets of the city, visitors have the opportunity to wander and admire the huge variety of souvenirs, clothes, handmade carpets… Early afternoon Transfer to the port to take the boat for Crete.Arrive at the Heraklion the largest urban center of Crete, the capital of the region and the financial center of the island.Overnight.

7^thDay : Crete

After breakfast will have a guided tour visiting the southern part of the palace of Knossos. Knossos was the largest and most important palace of the Minoan civilization. Today, visitors can explore the ruins of this fascinating ancient palace, as well as learn about its history and significance. Next stop the Archeological Museum of Crete. Souvenirs, jewelry, food Cretan products such as oil, raki, wine you can enjoy at the central market. Afternoon we continue the city tour with the majestic fortress Overnight.

8^thDay : Crete – Athens Return Flight

Following breakfast departure for Chania A city of many tales, ancient, old and contemporary. Chania is one of the most appealing and worldwide popular tourist destinations of Greece, attracting every year, all year round, thousands of visitors’ city that has been so generously blessed by nature Along the wayYou will enjoy a short stop at the other Historical city of Rethymno. We will Arrive at the old city of Chania and we will visit the old town ,Venician Harbour and some last minute shopping.Transfer to the Airport for your return flight.