Santorini & Athens | 7 Days – 6 Nights

Transfer from the airport to the hotel. Shore Excursion to Oia Duration: 3 hours This is your chance to visit the most photographed and picturesque Oia village in Santorini, Greece. During this private Oia shore excursion you will see why its world-renowned for its traditional white-washed houses, blue-domed chapels, spectacular views of the volcano and caldera, and unforgettable sunsets. The tour starts and ends in the capital of Santorini, Fira. Here you can enjoy unique panoramic views from the comfort of a cable car or on the back of a donkey. Donkeys are the traditional means of transportation, and they can take you from and to the old port. Return to your hotel. Snacks and drinks are included.

Duration: 3 hours South of Santorini offers a mixture of lovely villages, famous beaches and stunning views. The right Santorini private tour guide can introduce you to the inspiring history, photogenic places and magic stories. We start the tour at your hotel or other agreed location and then we continue and cover the following highlights of the island: • Blue dome in Firostefani which is one of the most famous landmarks on the island. • Pyrgos village with its traditional houses, blue domed churches and charming narrow paths with local shops and cafes village for a walk in a traditional settlement. • A drive all along the southern coast with stops at the black sand beaches of Perissa & Perivolos. • Return to your hotel.

Being or not a history enthusiast, this guided Tour at the Prehistoric city of Akrotiri is an experience surely not to be missed! A Bronze Age settlement, an archaeological site that encapsulates fascinating insights to life back in 2000 B. C. After the great volcano eruption, the place remained buried under a thick layer of volcanic material as a Greek Pompeii for almost 4000 years, until it was accidentally discovered. The excavations revealed one of the best-preserved ancient cities to this day with dense urban planning. In this guided tour walking around the 4000-year-old settlement, you will get an understanding of how the society was organized. See the paved streets, the remains of about 40 two-three stories high building complexes, kitchen and toilette facilities, a perfect plumping and drainage - sewage system, and astonishingly well-preserved decorations and murals. - Tour starts at the hotel. You will meet your guide and after drive around 20 minutes to the archeological site of Akrotiri. Our private Santorini tour continues with the serene village of Megalochori where historical mansions and old traditional houses unfold through pirate hideaways next to wine canavas. We will visit impressive churches such as the church of Aghia (Saint) Paraskevi known for its unusual yellow bell tower and the picturesque little church of Aghia (Saint) Fotini the Samaritan, dug into the hard-volcanic rock.

- Transfer from the hotel in Santorini at the airport for Athens - Transfer from airport in Athens to the hotel - Evening Athens half day City tour with new Acropolis Museum Athens H/D City Tour with New Acropolis Museum This tour gives you an opportunity to observe the striking contrasts that make Athens such a fascinating city. Our expert guides take you to see the center of the city, Constitution Square (Syntagma), the House of Parliament, the Memorial to the Unknown Soldier and the National Library. Driving down Herod Atticus Street, you will see the Evzones in their authentic uniform and the Presidential Palace. On your way to the Acropolis, you will see the Hadrian’s Arch, visit the Temple of Olympian Zeus and you will make a short stop at the Panathenaic Stadium where the first Olympic Games of the modern era were held in 1896. You will admire 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. You complete the visit with the Acropolis Museum.

After a quick welcome, you will board your private ride and head towards the southern-most tip of the Attica peninsula, Cape Sounion. Located approximately 65 kilometers outside of the center of Athens, it is a relaxing seaside drive along the western coastline with a view to the Aegean Sea. On the way, will pass through the scenic The Athenian Riviera, made up of several of Athens’ wealthier municipalities and best beaches. The cosmopolitan town centers of Glyfada, Voula and Vouliagmeni are all buzzing with bars, cafes and seaside restaurants that attract people from all over Athens. It is also home to Vouliagmeni Lake, a must-see geological phenomenon made up of thermal springs and underwater caves leading out to the sea. The majestic Temple of Poseidon is an important landmark and holds significant historical and cultural value for Athenians with some of the earliest archaeological remains dating back to 700 BC. The temple was dedicated to the God of the sea, Poseidon, and was considered a sacred place of worship. Perched on the highest point of the rocky promontory and surrounded by 3 seas, it was an important maritime navigational point as well as a sign of hope for sailors returning to Athens after many days at sea.

Free day for shopping.

Transfer from the hotel at the airport for your departure.