GREEK ISLAND ESCAPADE

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1 GREEK ISLAND ESCAPADE ATHENS, MYKONOS, SANTORINI & PAROS 13 DAYS: Friday, September 22 Wednesday, October 4, 2017 LAPPED BY BRILLIANT BLUE WATER and sprinkled with sun-bleached ruins, the Greek Islands will fill your imagination with mythical tales, your belly with local flavors and your soul with true relaxation. Lonely Planet. This eleven night escapade begins in Athens where the foundations of Western Civilization were laid before island-hopping through the Cyclades with visits to Santorini: black sand beaches, dry white wine and beautiful Oia with its world-famous sunsets; Mykonos: the most photogenic with blindingly white, blue-domed buildings; and Paros: traditional villages of narrow streets, flowered balconies and hilly, vineyard-covered countryside. INCLUDES Round-trip regularly scheduled flights from Boston to Athens, via a connecting city Hydrofoil from Athens to Mykonos Ferry from Mykonos to Santorini Ferry from Santorini to Paros Flight from Paros to Athens Eleven nights four-star accommodations Thirteen meals: ten breakfasts, one lunch, two dinners Hosted, round-trip airport/hotel/ port transfers ACCOMMODATIONS DAY 1 Overnight flight from Boston DAYS 2 3 Grecotel Pallas Athena, Athens DAYS 4 6 Myconian K Hotels, Mykonos DAYS 7 9 Gizis Hotel, Santorini DAYS Saint Andrea Seaside Resort, Paros DAY 13 Flight from Paros to Athens, return to Boston or similar hotel accommodations RATES $3,699 per person double occupancy INCLUDES round-trip airfare, fuel surcharge and all air taxes and fees. Call for single reservations. Fuel surcharge, air taxes and fees subject to change. Passport required. Per person deposit is $600. FEATURES Athens: walking tour including Acropolis. Mykonos: half-day excursion to Delos island, full day at leisure. Santorini: full-day excursion of Santorini volcano and nearby islands, Manolas, Oia village sunset; full day at leisure. Paros: excursion to Antiparos village, full-day boat excursion with lunch; full day at leisure. DAILY ITINERARY Friday, September 22: Departure from Boston Evening departure from Boston, service to Athens. There will be meal service aloft.

2 Saturday, September 23: Arrive Athens transfer to hotel Upon arrival at Athens airport we ll clear immigration and passport control; claim our luggage and clear customs and be greeted in the Arrivals Hall by our local representative and transferred to our hotel in Athens. Meet our tour host this evening for a welcome cocktail and briefing. Sunday, September 24: Athens (B,D) Join a morning walking tour of Athens, including a visit to the Acropolis. Early in the afternoon consider an optional tour to watch the magical sunset at Sounio from Poseidon's Temple. Tonight enjoy a welcome dinner at your hotel. Athens Acropolis

3 Optional tour: sunset from Poseidon s Temple Monday, September 25: Athens Mykonos (B) Transfer to the Athens port of Piraeus and board the hydrofoil to Mykonos. Upon arrival we ll be transferred to our hotel and have a relaxing afternoon.

4 Tuesday, September 26: Mykonos Delos Excursion (B) Transfer to Mykonos port to join a half-day excursion to the deserted island of Delos, which is one of the most important archaeological sites of the eastern Mediterranean. Upon return we ll be transferred back to our hotel. Delos Wednesday, September 27: Mykonos (B) We have a free day to explore on our own. Enjoy the beautiful beaches of the island or enjoy some shopping for handmade goods. Mykonos Town Thursday, September 28: Mykonos Santorini (B) Transfer to the port to board our ferry to Santorini. We ll be met and transferred to our hotel upon arrival. Enjoy the unique scenery that this island has to offer.

5 Friday, September 29: Santorini Volcano & Oia Village (B) Join a full day excursion of Santorini volcano and the nearby islands. Travel by boat and walk on the rims of the active crater in Nea Kameni. Enjoy a swim in the hot springs and visit the traditional village of Manolas after lunch before arriving in Oia village - famous for its sunsets and hill top bars. Santorini volcano Nea Kameni

6 Oia Village Manolas Village Saturday, September 30: Santorini (B,D) Today we have a free day to explore Santorini. We might like to visit the important archaeological site at Akrotiri. In the evening enjoy your farewell dinner at a local restaurant. Red beach Oia sunset Sunday, October 1: Santorini Paros (B) Transfer to Santorini port to board the ferry to Paros where we ll met and transferred to our hotel for a relaxing afternoon.

7 Monday, October 2: Paros Excursion to Antiparos (B,L) We ll be picked up this morning and take the short ferry ride to Antiparos. Stroll around the small streets of the village and visit the Venetian castle. Join our 6-hour boat excursion beach-hopping and enjoy a great BBQ lunch. In the late afternoon we return to Paros and are transferred to 0ur hotel. Tuesday, October 3: Paros (B) Today is a day at leisure to explore on our own. You may want to hire a car today and explore Paros. The island has numerous beaches including Golden Sand Beach, Pounda, Logaras and Piso Livadi. Some beaches are fully organized, but you can easily find your own private beach on the southeastern part of this island.

8 Wednesday, October 4: Paros flight to Athens return flight to Boston Transfer to the Paros airport for a short flight back to Athens and our connecting flight to Boston. Grecotel Pallas Athena - Athens Centrally located, Grecotel Pallas Athena is next to Athens City Hall. It has uniquely decorated accommodations with arty details. Facilities include a restaurant and a bar. Omonia Metro Station is a 5- minute walk away. Featuring hand-picked items and individually designed, all air-conditioned rooms and suites at Pallas Athena come with a flat-screen, satellite TV. Each has a minibar and a hairdryer, and free Wi-Fi is included. The scenic area of Plaka, as well as the popular sight of Acropolis and the Acropolis Museum can be reached in a short walk. The central Syntagma Square is a 10-minute walk away. Myconian K Hotels Myconian K Hotels offer comfortable accommodation in Mykonos. All guest rooms have balconies with impressive views. Each stylish en suite room is equipped with satellite TV with movie channel, mini fridge and air conditioning. Some rooms also offer a private outdoor hot tub.

9 Gizis Hotel Featuring a pool with Caldera view, Gizis Hotel enjoys a prime location on the cliff of Imerovigli. The traditionally styled rooms and suites offer a private balcony where you can enjoy beautiful views of the caldera and the sunset. In-room equipment includes a satellite TV and a hairdryer. Saint Andrea Resort Hotel The Saint Andrea Resort Hotel offers luxurious 4-star accommodations overlooking Kolympithres Beach and Naoussa Bay. A 32-inch LCD TV, a DVD player and free Wi-Fi is included in every room. Saint Andrea's rooms have private porches offering views of the Aegean Sea. All are air-conditioned and have satellite and cable TV. Each comes with a coffee machine and cups to enjoy your drink.

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