Friends and Families Greece Vacation 2020

Join TYW Travel on our adventure to Greece! What does Greece have to offer?  How about over 3000 years of history! Don’t forget about the culture and food!  We will be visting Athens, Mykonos, Santorini and the island of Delos.  Breakfast is included at each hotel.

Travel Package Pricing

All prices quoted are per person:

Double Room $2,750*

*Total package cost is subject to change until initial deposit is made. Single and Triple room options are limited if available at all.

Travel Package Includes:

7 nights of 4 Star Hotel accommodations based on twin share.

Meals: Breakfast: 7 (B- Breakfast), 1 dinner as per itinerary. Note: Excludes beverages with dinner unless otherwise listed.

English-speaking local guides

Athens Sightseeing: Visit Constitution Square, the House of Parliament, the National Library, the Presidential Palace, the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier where the traditional Changing of the Guard takes place, the Acropolis (entrance fees included), Hadrian's Arch, the Temple of Zeus, the Propylaea , the Temple of Athena Nike, the Erechtheion, the Panathenaic stadium (the first Olympic Games of the modern era were held in 1896), and the awesome Parthenon

Panoramic sightseeing tour of Mykonos followed by a Half day tour and excursion to Delos, one of the most important archaeological sites in the eastern Mediterranean

An unforgettable Half day Caldera sightseeing tour by bus in Santorini

All transfers and transportation are by private, air-conditioned coach with professional driver.

Arrival Meet & Greet guide assistance.

Ferry Service - Piraeus to Mykonos / Mykonos to Santorini / Santorini to Piraeus

VAT for hotel accommodations and local tax on sightseeing tours

Travel Package Does Not Include:

International flight to destination (All airfares, departure taxes & fuel surcharges, seat selection.  Individual arrangements available)

Travel Insurance

Optional Tours

Tourist Accommodation Tax (Eur 4.00 per room, per day – payable in cash at each hotel)

Hotel and Airport Portage

Tips & Gratuities

Early check-in & late check out of rooms (standard check-in time is 2 pm and check out 10 AM)

Phone Calls

Items of a personal nature

Visa/passport handling fees 

Travel Itinerary

*This journey may require a significant amount of walking. Please consider that physical health and endurance should be considered

Day 0 Thu June 11 – Get Away Day!  Athens is 7 hours ahead so we will arrive the next day!  

 

Day 1 Fri June 12 – Arrive Athens

Welcome to Athens! After clearing customs and grabbing your luggage, your transportation will be by private, air-conditioned coach with driver/guide (Any individuals travelling outside the group arrangement must organize own transportation).  The rest of your day is at leisure

Accommodation: Titania Hotel – standard room

Day 2 Sat June 13 – Athens to Mykonos/Delos (B) Breakfast at the hotel

After breakfast you will be transferred to Piraeus Port for your ferry ride to Mykonos Island.  A pearl in the Aegean Sea, Mykonos is filled with white washed buildings, narrow winding paths and stunning beaches!  Mykonos is one of the most popular Greek islands and it belongs to the Cyclades islands group.  It is well known for its vibrant nightlife so get ready to have a good time!   In the summer months, the average high temperature is around 28 °C (82 °F) and because of the seasonal cool "meltemi" wind, summer days are dry, sunny and pleasant. 

Our tour starts at the port. Our tour guide will describe the island’s history and social customs.  You will also see some of the most picturesque landscapes of the Aegean, a real opportunity for photographs!  

Afterwards we will be transferred by coach and boat to Delos for a half-day tour. The deserted island of Delos is one of the most important archeological sites of the eastern Mediterranean. Sites to see include the remains of the Temples of Apollo, the sanctuary of Artemis, the old city & amphitheater as well as a walk down the celebrated Terrace of the Lions (aka Lion Street).

Also, in the museum of Delos, you can admire Archaic, Classical, Hellenistic and Roman Sculptures, a collection of vessels from all periods as well as small items used in every day life. At the end of the tour you will return to the port and return to Mykonos for a transfer to the hotel.

Accommodation: Aphrodite Beach Hotel – standard room

Day 3 Sun June 14 – Mykonos day of Leisure (B) Breakfast at the hotel

After breakfast at the hotel, you will have the entire day to enjoy Mykonos.  Shop or enjoy a day at the beach.

Accommodation: Aphrodite Beach Hotel  – standard room

Day 4 Mon June 15 – Mykonos to Santorini (B) Breakfast at the hotel

After breakfast at the hotel, you will be picked up and transferred to Mykonos Port where you will board a ferry to Santorini Island. On arrival in Santorini, you will embark on a half day island tour, visiting the towns of Oia & Fira.  

The tour begins in Fira, the islands capital town. The island used to be circular, but a massive volcanic explosion around 3,500 years ago blew out the center of the island. (Many people attribute the decline of Minoan civilization on Crete to this cataclysmic eruption). High cliffs jutting into the sea are all that's left of the crater rim. The surrounding islands are the remains of the sides of the crater, and the sea has filled in the gaps, forming a beautiful bay. Sunsets on the island are particularly striking; all the restaurants and bars in Fira face west over the sunken volcano and the Aegean Sea.

The tour then proceeds to Imerovigli Santorini: Immerovigli is a picturesque village situated at the north of Santorini, only 2 km away from the capital of Fira. It is a continuation of Fira and one of the most beautiful balconies of the island. The name of Imerovigli comes from the word vigla which means view spot. The position of the village provides a clear view of the caldera, and during the past allowed villagers to see pirate ships approaching. 

Our tour finishes with a scenic drive to picturesque Oia, the crowning glory of peace and tranquility.  Built on the northern part of the caldera rim, it is here where many artists have been inspired by its magnificent location with superb views of the caldera and the rest of the island.  Oia is one of the most photographed places in Greece and is best known for its breathtaking sunsets.

Accommodation: Santorini Palace – standard room

Days 5 & 6 Tue & Wed June 16 & 17 – Santorini day of Leisure (B) Breakfast at the hotel

Breakfast at the hotel.  Enjoy the next two days in Santorini. Explore, shop or enjoy a day at the beach.

Accommodation: Santorini Palace – standard room

Day 7 Thu June 18 – Santorini to Athens (B) Breakfast at the hotel

After breakfast at the hotel, you will be transferred to the port to board a fast ferry towards Pireaus.   Upon arrival back in Athens, you will embark upon a full day tour where we will discover what makes this city so  fascinating. Our expert guide take you to the city center to see (external visit only): Constitution Square, the House of Parliament, the Memorial to the Unknown Soldier, and the National Library. Driving down Herod Atticus Street, you will see the Evzones (historical elite units of the Greek Army) in their picturesque uniform and the Presidential Palace. On your way to the Acropolis (entrance fees included) you will see Hadrian's Arch, visit the Temple of Zeus, and have a short stop at the Panathenaic Stadium where the first Olympic Games of the modern era were held in 1896. On the Acropolis, you will visit the architectural masterpieces of the Golden Age of Athens, the Propylaea, the Temple of Athena Nike, the Erechtheion, and finally the monument that 'puts order in mind', the Parthenon.

At the end of our visits. We will be transferred to the hotel for check in and to fresh-up for our Grecian Farewell dinner at local Taverna. 

Accommodation: Titania Hotel – 5-star hotel

Day 8 – Fri June 19 – Depart Athens / Return USA (B) Breakfast at the hotel

Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer by private, air-conditioned coach to the airport to join your homebound flight (flight not included).