The Greek Gems, Private Tour
8 Days Starting and ending in Athens, Greece
Visiting: Athens, Santorini, Kalambaka
Tour operator:
Tour code:
456036
Group Type:
Private
Guide Type:
Partially Guided
Age range:
18-99
Tour operated in:
English , French , GermanInterests:
Cultural, Foodie and Wine Tours, Gardens & Nature Tours, History, Ruins-Archaeology
Activities:
Tour Overview
Discover the timeless beauty of Greece on "The Greek Gems, Private Tour." This immersive journey takes you through the heart of ancient and modern Greece, starting with the iconic Parthenon and the Acropolis Museum in Athens. Explore the mystical Omphalos of Delphi, once considered the center of the world, and marvel at the breathtaking Meteora monasteries, perched atop towering rock formations. Experience the romance of Santorini, with its stunning sunsets, the Akrotiri archaeological site, and the unique local cuisine. Enjoy the comfort of private transfers, guided tours in multiple languages, and accommodations ranging from standard to superior hotels. This tour promises an unforgettable blend of history, culture, and natural beauty.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Arrival Athens
Location: Athens
Accommodation Name: Hotel Evita Asty or similar 3*, Hotel Fresh or similar 4*
Arrive at Athens Airport or Piraeus Port. Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Enjoy the rest of the day at your leisure. Take the opportunity to rest and recover after the flight or head out into the city for your first glimpse of life in the Greek sprawling capital.
Overnight in Athens.
Day 2 : Athens City Tour
Location: Athens
Accommodation Name: Hotel Evita Asty or similar 3*, Hotel Fresh or similar 4*
Meals Included: Breakfast
After breakfast at the hotel, we will pick you up at the hotel´s lobby for your full-day Athens city tour. Our expert guide will take you to see the Panathenaic Stadium, where the first Olympic Games of modern times were held in 1896. Stop for a few moments and then continue your tour passing by the Prime Minister's residence- the former Royal Palace, guarded by the Euzones in their colourful uniform. Then, see the Temple of Olympian Zeus, Hadrian's Arch, the Parliament, the memorial of the Unknown Soldier, the Academy, University, National Library, and the lovely Constitution Square (Syntagma). Go to Acropolis to visit the Architectural Masterpieces of Athens' Golden Age: The Propylaea, Temple of Athena Nike, the Erechtheion, and finally "the harmony between material and spirit" and the monument that "puts an order in mind"- Greece's imposing Parthenon. Last, but not least, admire the wonders of the classical era at The Acropolis Museum. Return to your hotel in Athens for overnight.
Overnight in Athens.
Day 3 : Athens - Santorini (9 Hrs, By High-Speed Ferry)
Location: Santorini
Accommodation Name: Hotel Makarios or similar 3*, Hotel Aphrodite Venus or similar 4*
Meals Included: Breakfast
Enjoy a tasty breakfast at your hotel before transferring to the port of Piraeus to catch the high-speed ferry boat to Santorini. Arrive on the beautiful island of romance, meet our representative and transfer to your hotel for check-in. Spend the rest of the day at leisure, relaxing at the hotel, sunbathing, or exploring the paths of charming Santorini. You can end today´s adventure with an unforgettable optional boat sunset tour that will undoubtedly impress you.
Overnight in Santorini.
Day 4 : Santorini
Location: Santorini
Accommodation Name: Hotel Makarios or similar 3*, Hotel Aphrodite Venus or similar 4*
Meals Included: Breakfast
Enjoy a delicious breakfast at the hotel. Today is for you to explore and discover the island of Santorini, on your own. Stroll the delightful alleys, and admire the white Cycladic houses lining the cliff tops. Perhaps, get in touch with history while visiting the Akrotiri site, known also as the Pompeii of Greece. Maybe visit Canava, admiring its vineyards and distillery. Then, indulge in the incredible local food. The number of great restaurants is impressive, and the traditional dishes promise to amaze your taste buds. Late in the afternoon, you can visit the fascinating, little village of Oia to watch a hypnotising sunset.
Overnight in Santorini.
Day 5 : Santorini – Athens (9 Hrs, By High-Speed Ferry)
Location: Athens
Accommodation Name: Hotel Evita Asty or similar 3*, Hotel Fresh or similar 4*
Meals Included: Breakfast
After enjoying breakfast at the hotel, transfer to the port of Santorini to take your high-speed ferry to Athens Piraeus port. Your boat trip last around 5hrs. Upon arrival at Piraeus port you will be met and transferred to your hotel for check in.
Overnight in Athens.
Day 6 : Athens – Delphi – Kalambaka (586 Km - 7 Hrs)
Location: Kalambaka
Accommodation Name: Hotel Famissi or similar 3*, Hotel Amalia Kalambaka or similar 4*
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
After breakfast at the hotel, leave for Delphi via Thebes, Levadia and the picturesque village of Arachova, on the slopes of Mount Parnassus. Wander around spellbinding Delphi, and visit the interesting Archaeological Site. Afterwards, depart for beautiful Kalambaka, passing through the picturesque villages and spectacular towns of Central Greece. Proceed to Kalambaka for a delightful dinner and overnight.
Overnight in Kalambaka.
Day 7 : Kalambaka – Athens (437 Km - 4 Hrs)
Location: Athens
Accommodation Name: Hotel Evita Asty or similar 3*, Hotel Fresh or similar 4*
Meals Included: Breakfast
Indulge in a luscious breakfast at your selected hotel. Then, head towards Meteora, one of Greece's most famous landmarks that earned a special place on UNESCO’s list of World Heritage Monuments. Enjoy the breathtaking scenery and get closer to the Greek glorious history and culture. Admire the ageless Monasteries, standing between earth and sky, atop huge rocks and containing priceless historical and religious treasures. Return to Athens via Trikala, Lamia and Thermopylae. Have a short stop to see, across the road, the Leonida's Monument, and arrive in Greece´s capital city early in the evening.
Overnight in Athens.
Day 8 : Departure Athens
Location: Athens
Meals Included: Breakfast
After breakfast at the hotel, prepare to check out from the hotel and at the scheduled time you will be transferred to the airport/port for your onward or return flight/boat.
What's Included
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Tour Guide
Operated with English, Italian, French, or German-speaking local guides on a private basis during the activities on day 2, 6, and 7.
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Accommodation
7 nights' hotel accommodation.
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Meals
7 breakfasts and 1 dinner (Day 6).
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Transport
High-speed ferry boat ticket on economy seat for the route Piraeus - Santorini on day 3 and Santorini – Piraeus on day 5.
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Entrance Fees & Activities
All entrance fees and activities mentioned in the itinerary: Athens city tour (Day 2); Delphi Archaeological Site excursion (Day 6); Meteora excursion (Day 7).
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Other
Meet & Greet.
What's Not Included
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Personal Expenditures
Expenditures of a personal nature, drinks, and meals if not stated explicitly in the programme.
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Flights
International and domestic flight tickets.
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Airport Taxes
Airport taxes for domestic and international flights.
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Gratuities
Gratuities for driver and guide.
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Porterage
Airport and hotel porterage.
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Delphi Museum
Visit of Delphi museum.
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Optional Tours
Optional tours.
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Overnight City Tax
Overnight city tax for the hotel overnights effective from January 1st, 2018.
Clients will have to pay the TAX on the spot at the hotels.
Please Note
Accommodation options
ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS
Day 1, 2, 5, 7 Athens:
Day 3, 4 Santorini:
Day 6 Kalambaka:
OPTIONAL EXTRA:
Pre/Post-Night in Athens:
Mode of Transport
Travel in comfort with private air-conditioned transportation throughout the tour, including private transfers from/to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport and high-speed ferry boat tickets for the routes Piraeus - Santorini and Santorini - Piraeus.
Accommodation
Enjoy 7 nights of comfortable hotel accommodation with options ranging from 3-star hotels like Hotel Evita Asty in Athens and Hotel Makarios in Santorini to 4-star hotels like Hotel Fresh in Athens and Hotel Aphrodite Venus in Santorini.
Accommodation options
ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS
Day 1, 2, 5, 7 Athens:
Day 3, 4 Santorini:
Day 6 Kalambaka:
OPTIONAL EXTRA:
Pre/Post-Night in Athens:
Check out our Q&As
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What languages are the local guides available in during the tour?
The local guides are available in English, Italian, French, or German during the activities on day 2, 6, and 7.
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What type of transportation is provided during the tour?
The tour includes air-conditioned private transportation throughout, high-speed ferry boat tickets on economy seats for the route Piraeus - Santorini on day 3 and Santorini – Piraeus on day 5, and private transfers from/to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (Athens International airport)/Piraeus Port.
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Are meals included in the tour package?
Yes, the tour package includes 7 breakfasts and 1 dinner on Day 6.
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What are the accommodation options available during the tour?
Accommodation options include:
- Standard Hotel Category: Hotel Evita Asty or similar 3* in Athens, Hotel Makarios or similar 3* in Santorini, and Hotel Famissi or similar 3* in Kalambaka.
- Superior Hotel Category: Hotel Fresh or similar 4* in Athens, Hotel Aphrodite Venus or similar 4* in Santorini, and Hotel Amalia Kalambaka or similar 4* in Kalambaka. -
What are some of the key highlights of the tour?
Key highlights include visiting the Parthenon, Acropolis Museum, Omphalos of Delphi, Meteora monasteries, and various attractions in Santorini such as the Akrotiri site, Lava islets, Canava, and Oia sunset.
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Are there any optional tours available during the trip?
Yes, there is an optional boat sunset tour in Santorini on Day 4, which operates from May until October.
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What is not included in the tour package?
Exclusions include expenditures of a personal nature, drinks and meals not stated in the program, international and domestic flight tickets, airport taxes, gratuities for driver and guide, airport and hotel porterage, visit of Delphi museum, optional tours, and overnight city tax for the hotel overnights.
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What should I be aware of regarding hotel accommodations?
Hotel early check-in, late check-out, connecting or adjoining rooms are subject to availability and are not guaranteed. In many hotels in Greece, triple rooms are double rooms with an additional bed or sofa bed, which may not meet international standards for triple rooms.
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What does the price include?
What is included is stated specifically on the product Description. Gratuities are at your discretion. Prices do not include (unless stated otherwise) - gratuities to the guide, driver or tour manager.
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What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?
You can change it by logging into your profile and click on Bookings. Please check your cancellation policy.
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Do you offer any travel insurance?
We do not offer Travel Insurance but would strongly recommend that you purchase a comprehensive Travel Insurance Policy prior to departure.
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Are Visa fees included in the price?
No, visa fees are not included
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Are flights included in the tour?
No, they are not included
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
Booking confirmation with Itinerary and confirmation vouchers
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Is there any option for solo traveller?
Yes of course. Please note that the default selection shows the price per person per double room. For solo travellers, you will have to select a single room when available.
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When are there specific hotel names confirmed?
Confirmed hotel names are informed latest 10 days prior to client´s arrival
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of destination services greece charges.
Up to 30 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 14 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
At 7 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.