30 September 2016 - Johannesburg to Athens
Check in with your tour manager in Johannesburg at Oliver Tambo airport around 16:00. After check in we depart Johannesburg to Athens. (Dinner on board flight)
1 October 2016 - Athens
We arrive in Athens around lunch time and meet our local representative. We will be transferred to our hotel to refresh, before your guide will walk you into the area known as the plaka, with some lovely restaurants at the foot of the Akropolis! (Breakfast on board flight)
2 October 2016 - Athens
We start the morning with breakfast before we depart for a morning guided tour of the historical Athens. Our expert guide will start the tour at the Panathenaic Stadium where the first Olympic Games of modern times were held in 1896. Continue to pass by the Prime Minister’s residence (the old Royal Palace) guarded by the Eu Zones in their colourful uniform, the Temple of Olympian Zeus, the Hadrian’s Arch, the Parliament and the memorial to the Unknown Soldier, the Academy, the University, the National Library, the Constitution Square (Syntagma). On the Acropolis we visit the Architectural Masterpieces of the Golden Age of Athens: The Propylaea, the Temple of Athena Nike, the Erechtheion and finally “the harmony between material and spirit”, the monument that “puts order in the mind”, the Parthenon. Continue and visit the place where at last the statues found their home and admire the wonders of the classical era: The new Acropolis museum, where our tour ends. Free afternoon to see what Athens has to offer. (Breakfast)
3 October 2016 - Athens to Mykonos
We depart Athens for the picture perfect island of Mykonos on a ferry. After arrival we will be transferred to our hotel for some free time before the guide will walk you through the Cobblestone city centre where you can have dinner with the group or find a romantic spot for you and your partner. (Breakfast)
4 October 2016 - Mykonos
A full free day to explore this beautiful Greek island. Mykonos is well known for its white buildings and blue shutters, and is a photographers dream. Spend your free day laying on one of the beaches or have a fun night out with some lovely beach bars and dance the night away under the stars. (Breakfast)
5 October 2016 - Mykonos to Santorini
A free morning to have a last walk around before we take a ferry from Mykonos to Santorini. After our arrival in Santorini and checking into our hotel, wonder at the magnificent views! Santorini truly does offer some of the most beautiful sunsets in the World! Sit at one of the many restaurants with a view, and see the sun set across the caldera! A sight you will never forget. (Breakfast)
6 and 7 October 2016 - Santorini
Two full free days on the volcanic island of Santorini. Why not rent a scooter and explore the island, and perhaps enjoy the most spectacular wine tasting you will ever experience, or one of the famous beaches around the island. Late afternoon we recommend you make your way to the town of Oia, World famous for some of the most picturesque sunsets. Spend your next day on one of the many cruises in the Caldera or go for a walk in the Emporio, the Castle City (Kasteli ) in Santorini. Your guide will always recommend things to do (And arrange where possible), things to do in your free time. (Breakfast)
8 October 2016 - Santorini to Athens
A free morning before we depart for the Santorini port around lunch time for our ferry to Athens. Enjoy cruising through the Greek Islands all the way to Athens. (Breakfast)
9 October 2016 - Athens to Johannesburg
A free morning to explore the sites and sound of Athens. Around lunch time we depart to the airport for our flight back to Johannesburg. (Dinner on board flight)
10 October 2016 - Athens
We arrive back in Johannesburg with a scheduled arrival time of 05:30 AM. Say good bye to new friends made, and take a lifetime of memories with you back home. (Breakfast on board flight)
