A Taste of Greece
15 Days / 14 Nights
Daily arrivals in Athens
01 April - 17 October 2012
3 nights Athens, 3 Nights Mykonos, 3 Nights Santorini, 5 Nights Crete
Meals as indicated in the itinerary
Day 1: Athens Arrival
Upon arrival in Athens you will be greeted at Athens Airport and
transferred to your select hotel. The remainder of the day is to be
spent at your leisure. This evening you will make your own way to the
impressive modern fish restaurant, Estiatorio Milos, for your introductory
meal in Greece. Evening return to your hotel. Overnight in Athens.
(Table d'hote meal at Milos)
Day 2: Athens Sightseeing Tour & Dinner at Alatsi
After breakfast you will be greeted in the lobby of your hotel by your
tour guide and then embark on your half-day sightseeing and walking
tour of Athens. Along the way to a detailed visit of the Acropolis and
the Parthenon, you will walk by the House of Parliament, Syntagma
Square, National Gardens and the Plaka district. Early afternoon
arrival at your hotel or choose to continue onto the New Acropolis
Museum for a self-guided tour of this incredible new complex.
Make your own way to Alatsi, one of the finest Cretan restaurants
in Athens. Evening return to your hotel. Overnight in Athens
(Breakfast at hotel, Table d'hote Meal at Alatsi)
Day3: Athens - Mykonos
After breakfast you will transfer from your hotel to Athens airport
for your short flight to Mykonos. Upon arrival in Mykonos you
will be transferred to your select hotel. The remainder of the
day is to be spent at your leisure. Overnight in Mykonos
(Breakfast)
Day 4: Mykonos, Delos Sightseeing Tour &
Dinner at Ithaki Beachfront Restaurant
After breakfast you will make your way to Mykonos harbour from
where you will board your boat to the island of Delos. After an
informed tour of this fascinating ancient, uninhabited island you
will boat back to town, from where you will spend the remainder
of the day at your leisure. In the evening, you will make your
way to the beachfront restaurant, Ithaki, where you will have the
choice of enjoying a memorable seafood meal with your feet in
the sand. Evening return to your hotel. Overnight in Mykonos
(Breakfast at hotel, Table d'hote Meal at Ithaki)
Day 5: Mykonos at Leisure
Full day to be spent at your leisure. Overnight in Mykonos
(Breakfast)
Day 6: Mykonos - Santorini, Dinner at Sphinx Restaurant
After breakfast you will be transferred to the port of Mykonos
from where you will board your fast ferry to Santorini. Upon
arrival in Santorini you will pickup your car rental and
make your way to your select hotel. Tonight you will make
your way to the Sphinx restaurant for a sumptuous dinner
of nouvelle Greek cuisine. Overnight in Santorini
(Breakfast at hotel, Table d'hote Meal at Sphinx)
Day 7: Santorini, Sigalas Vineyard Tour with Wine & Food Tasting
After spending the morning enjoying the view from your hotel
you will make your own way to the Sigalas Winery for your prearranged
vineyard tour. After the tour you will be presented with
an informative wine tasting with accompanying Santorini savory
delicacies. Afternoon return to your hotel. The remainder of the
evening is to be spent at your leisure. Overnight in Santorini
(Breakfast at hotel, light lunch with wine tasting at Sigalas Winery)
Day 8: Santorini at leisure & lunch at Georgaras Clifftop Restaurant
Spend the day at your leisure exploring this magnificent island or
simply relax at your hotel, taking in some of the most inspiring views
in the Mediterranean. Afterwards, make your own way to Georgaras
cliftop restaurant where you will enjoy a memorable Santorini inspired
seafood meal overlooking the Aegean. Overnight in Santorini
(Breakfast at hotel, table d'hôte meal at Georgaras)
Day 9: Santorini - Crete
Spend most of the day in Santorini before making your way to the port
of Santorini where you will drop off your car rental and board your late
afternoon ferry to Heraklion, Crete. Upon arrival in Crete you will make
your own way by taxi to Heraklion airport from where you will pickup
your car rental and drive to the Venetian port town of Rethymnon,
approximately 80 kilometres away. Overnight in Rethymnon
(Breakfast)
Day 10: Rethymnon, Crete & Dinner at Pigadi Restaurant
Spend the day exploring this wonderful island at your leisure
or simply make your way to one of the long beaches in the
Rethymnon area. This evening you will make your own way
to Pigadi restaurant for a traditional Cretan meal. Evening
return to your hotel for overnight in Rethymnon
(Breakfast at hotel, table d’hôte meal at Pigadi)
Day 11: Knossos, Boutari Vineyard Tour & Arolithos Village
After breakfast, drive approximately 80 kilometres to the ancient site
of Knossos, where you can spend the remainder of your morning
exploring one of the most important archaeological sites in Greece.
Afterwards, drive the few kilometers to the Boutari Estate Vineyard for a
tour of the site and an excellent wine taster with light lunch. Make your
way to the picturesque village of Arolithos for a tour and pleasant village
dinner prior to your way back to Rethymnon. Overnight in Rethymnon
(Breakfast at hotel, light lunch with wine tasting at Boutari Winery, Dinner at
Arolithos Village)
Day 12: Crete at leisure, Lunch or Dinner at
Nykterida Restaurant near Chania
Spend the day exploring Crete at your leisure. This afternoon
or evening you will drive towards the city of Chania, where you
will dine at Nykterida, one of the most enchanting restaurants
in Greece. Overlooking the bay of Souda, this restaurant is
famous for its modern take on traditional Cretan recipes.
Evening drive back to Rethymnon for your overnight
(Breakfast at hotel, Table d'hôte lunch or dinner at Nykterida)
Day 13: Chania, Biolea Olive Plantation
After breakfast, drive to the town of Chania, where you will make
sure to explore the old city by foot. After a well deserved lunch
you will drive to the Biolea Olive Grove for your afternoon tour of
one of the country’s famous olive oil producers. After the tour
you will have an olive oil taster accompanied by Cretan crudités.
Early evening drive to Rethymnon. Overnight in Rethymnon
(Breakfast at hotel, light snack at Biolea)
Day 14: Crete - Athens
Today you will drive to Chania Airport from where you will board
your flight to Athens. Upon arrival in Athens you will check into
the Sofitel Athens Airport hotel for your final night in Greece
(Breakfast)
Day 15: Athens Departure
Make your way across the street this morning to Athens
Airport and board your flight home. End of services
(Breakfast)
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Accommodation Guide
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Superior |
Luxury |
| Athens |
Plaka, Hermes |
Athens Gate, Amalia |
Electra Palace, King George II |
| Mykonos |
Despotiko, Princess of Mykonos |
Deliades, Porto Mykonos |
Mykonos Grand, Petasos Beach |
| Santorini |
Sofia, Aria Lito |
Kallisto, White |
Cosmopolitan Suites, Astra |
| Crete |
Leo, Casa Vitae |
Leo, Casa Vitae |
Blue Palace, Elounda Mare |
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- 14 nights accommodation at select hotels
- Meals as indicated in the itinerary
- All transfers airport/hotel/port transfers
in Athens & Mykonos
- Transfers to/from restaurants in Athens, if applicable
- All direct flights between Athens and the Greek Islands
- Hotel taxes and service charges
- Mykonos - Santorini - Heraklion ferry passage
- Category C car rental with basic insurance
in Crete & Santorini
- All hotel taxes and service charges
- Athens ½ day walking tour with tour guide
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Pricelist
| Standard | Superior | Luxury |
| 01 Apr - 31 May 12 | 4099 | 4389 | 5219 |
| 01 Jun - 30 Jun 12 | 4209 | 4689 | 5839 |
| 01 Jul - 31 Aug 12 | 4629 | 5109 | 6649 |
| 01 Sep - 30 Sep 12 | 4429 | 4899 | 5839 |
| 01 Oct - 17 Oct 12 | 4119 | 4469 | 5269 |
prices are in CAD per person based on double occupancy
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