September 29, 2008
               13 Day Greek Islander

$2299.00
Included Features

• Round trip flights   NYC- Athens
  Other departure dates and   cities available.

• 11 nights accommodations

• 3 nights Despotiko Hotel   Mykonos
• 3 nights Hermes Santorini
• 3 nights Marina Beach Crete
• 2 nights Stanley Hotel   Athens

• All transfers


• 13 meals: 10 breakfasts, 3   dinners

• Flights and ferries between  Athens and the Greek Islands

• Host services in Athens and   the Greek Islands

Not included: airport taxes, fees & September 11th Security Fee, and
 optional tours

 
  There is nowhere else in the world where you can stand on the shores of the Aegean and Ionian Seas and feel centuries of culture and civilization spring to life before you.
Greece has the tenth longest coastline in the world, and is covered with beautiful mountains and hills. In Greece there are a great number of lakes and wetlands and many sights to behold.
Travel back to ancient times in any number of ancient remains. This beautiful country of Greece holds more culture and historic value than anywhere else in the world.

Itinerary:

Day 1- Depart USA
Depart USA to Greece. Your flight includes meals, drinks and in-flight entertainment for your journey

Day 2 - Arrive in Athens, Transfer to Mykonos
Arrive in Athens and transfer to your flight to Mykonos. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel. Overnight: Mykonos

Day 3- Mykonos
Full day exploring the island on your own. Optional: Half Day Mykonos Island Tour. Overnight: Mykonos Meals: Breakfast

Day 4 - Mykonos
Enjoy the day at leisure on Mykonos. Optional: Mykonos Delos Tour
Overnight: Mykonos Meals: Breakfast

Day - Ferry to Santorini
Transfer to the port for your ferry (tourist class) to the island of Santorini. Arrive and transfer to your hotel. Balance of the day at leisure. Overnight: Santorini Meals: Breakfast

Day 6 - Day in Santorini
Full day at leisure in Santorini, an island known throughout the world for its beautiful beaches, colorful sunsets, and whitewashed buildings along the sea-cliffs. Overnight: Santorini Meals: Breakfast

Day 7- Full Day Santorini
Enjoy a full-day at leisure on the island. Optional: Santorini Volcano Cruise. Overnight: Santorini Meals: Breakfast

Day - Ferry to Crete
Transfer to the port for your ferry to Crete. Arrive and transfer to your hotel. Balance of the day at leisure. Overnight: Crete
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 9 & 10 - Two full days on Crete
Spend two full days at leisure on the island of Crete, the largest of the Greek islands. A popular traveler's destination, Crete is famous for its archaeological sites at Phaistos, Gortys, and Knossos, the ceremonial and political center of the ancient Minoan civilization. Other sites of interest include the Venetian castle in Rethymno and the Samariá Gorge, which became a National Park in 1962
Overnight: Crete Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 11 - Fly to Athens
Transfer to the airport for your flight to Athens. Arrive and transfer to your hotel. Enjoy the balance of the day at leisure
Overnight: Athens Meals: Breakfast

Day 12 - Athens
Full day at leisure to explore Athens. Optional: Half Day Athens Sightseeing. Overnight: Athens Meals: Breakfast

DAY 13 - Return to USA
Transfer to the airport for your departure flight.
Meals: Breakfast