Best of Greece
Best of Greece
Best of Greece
10 Days Starting and ending in Athens
Visiting: Athens, Mykonos, Santorini, Ios
Tour operator:
Tour code:
GB
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
25 - 30
Age range:
0-0
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians
Tour operated in:
EnglishInterests:
Activities:
Tour Overview
Discover all Greece has to offer in this epic 10-day Best of Greece tour.
Experience the most popular islands, the amazing history of Athens and the Greek way of life.
See where the ancient Greek gods were born and the ruins of their temples, then party till dawn in crazy Mykonos.
Take an insta-worthy pic of the world’s most beautiful sunset in Santorini and explore the breathtaking Ios.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1: Athens
Location: Athens
Accommodation: Hotel
Welcome to Greece! Meet in the lobby around 7:00pm for an informal meeting with your guide and other tour members.
Afterwards, join us for an optional group dinner to get to know your new travel mates.
Accommodation
The President Hotel - 4 Star
Included Activities
Welcome Meeting
Optional Activities
Group Dinner
Day 2: Athens
Location: Athens
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Let's start our tour in Greece's capital, Athens, which is one of the world's oldest cities with history spanning back over 3000 years and is considered the birthplace of Western Civilization.
Take a step back in time and explore an amazing array of historical and cultural sites in our city tour including: the National Library, the Academy, Constitutional Square and Parliament, The Temple of Zeus, and of course, the iconic Parthenon and Acropolis.
The night is free for you to explore more of this incredible city.
Accommodation
The President Hotel - 4 Star
Meals Included
Breakfast
Included Activities
Athens City Tour
Entrance Fees
Acropolis - EUR 20
Day 3: Athens, Mykonos
Location: Mykonos
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Rise and shine, we have an early start to catch the ferry from Athens to Mykonos.
In the afternoon, we explore Mykonos town, and its white washed houses.
Accommodation
Giannoulaki Hotel - 4 Star
Meals Included
Breakfast
Included Activities
Orientation Walk in Mykonos Town
Optional Activities
Group Dinner
Day 4: Mykonos
Location: Mykonos
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
The day is yours to soak up the sunshine, swim in the sea or chew through your memory card taking pics of cute windmills and quaint streets.
Or discover the birthplace of Apollo by taking an optional tour to Delos Island.
Tonight, hit the bars and restaurants and dance the night away!
Accommodation
Giannoulaki Hotel - 4 Star
Meals Included
Breakfast
Optional Activities
Delos Island Tour - EUR 50
Day 5: Mykonos, Santorini
Location: Santorini
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Next up: Santorini! After our ferry ride, we will wander through the town of Fira to get our bearings.
See why the blue door houses, white church domes make Santorini the iconic postcard town of Greece.
Santorini is formed from volcanic activity, and from the caldera witness the most epic sunset and breath-taking views.
Accommodation
New Haroula Hotel - 3 Star
Meals Included
Breakfast
Included Activities
Orientation Walk in Santorini
Day 6: Santorini
Location: Santorini
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
We've got a free day today.
Relax on the red or black sand beaches, wander the streets and browse through the shops of the main town or take an optional quad biking tour.
Explore the island's volcano and check out an active crater and hot springs in our optional volcano tour.
The choices are endless!
Accommodation
New Haroula Hotel - 3 Star
Meals Included
Breakfast
Optional Activities
Quad Biking - EUR 35-55
Wine Tasting - EUR 30
Volcano Tour - EUR 20
Day 7: Santorini, Ios
Location: Ios
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today we are taking to the seas, and heading towards to Ios.
Get orientated on a tour around Ios and see its golden beaches and characteristic Aegean houses which are set on the hilltop.
Tonight get amongst it, as we hit up the renowned party night life in the evening!
Accommodation
Far Out Hotel & Spa - 3 Star
Meals Included
Breakfast
Included Activities
Orientation Walk in Ios
Day 8: Ios
Location: Ios
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Feeling a little under the weather from last nights antics? Nothing a gyros and a dip in the sea can't fix! It's a free day today so laze on the beach, roam the streets of the beautiful town of Chora or swoon over those awesome views.
Accommodation
Far Out Hotel & Spa - 3 Star
Meals Included
Breakfast
Optional Activities
Speed Boat Trip - EUR 42
Scuba Diving - EUR 55
Day 9: Ios, Athens
Location: Athens
Meals Included: Breakfast
Raise the anchor, today we are departing by ferry for our final stop, Athens.
Tick off any last minute sightseeing and soak up all that Greece has to offer.
Accommodation
The President Hotel - 4 Star
Meals Included
Breakfast
Day 10: Athens
Location: Athens
Meals Included: Breakfast
Our trip will end here (11:00am) in Athens.
Fill up on your last breakfast with the Travel Talk crew and say goodbye to your new friends.
Meals Included
Breakfast
What's Included
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Accommodation
4 & 3 star hotels
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Meals
9 Breakfasts
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Transportation
Economy class ferry between Athens-Mykonos, Mykonos-Santorini, Santorini-Ios & Ios-Athens
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Port Transfers
Transfers from the ferry ports to the hotels and from hotels to the ferry ports
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Tour Guiding
Services of experienced Travel Talk local tour leaders
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Free Wi-Fi
Complimentary hotel Wi-Fi access ( where available )
What's Not Included
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Other services not stated in the itinerary
Any services not explicitly mentioned in the itinerary are not included.
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Entrance Fees
Entrance fees for sights and museums are not included.
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Optional activities
Optional activities are not included in the tour package.
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Tipping and Gratuities
Tipping and gratuities are not included in the tour package.
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Any flights
Flights are not included in the tour package.
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Visa fees
Visa fees are not included in the tour package.
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Meals not stated in the itinerary
Meals that are not mentioned in the itinerary are not included.
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Travel insurance
Travel insurance is not included in the tour package.
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Items of a personal nature
Personal expenses are not included in the tour package.
Add Ons
Local Payment: £0
Check out our Q&As
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What type of accommodation is provided during the tour?
The tour includes stays in 4-star hotels such as The President Hotel in Athens, Giannoulaki Hotel in Mykonos, and New Haroula Hotel in Santorini, as well as 3-star accommodations like Far Out Hotel & Spa in Ios.
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Are meals included in the tour package?
Yes, the tour package includes 9 breakfasts.
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How will we travel between the islands during the tour?
Travel between the Greek islands is facilitated by economy class ferries, with convenient port transfers included to ensure seamless transitions from ferry ports to hotels and vice versa.
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Is there a tour guide provided during the trip?
Yes, the tour includes the services of experienced Travel Talk local tour leaders.
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Are entrance fees to attractions included in the tour package?
No, entrance fees for sights and museums are not included in the tour package.
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What optional activities are available during the tour?
Optional activities include a tour to Delos Island from Mykonos, a quad biking tour in Santorini, and a volcano tour in Santorini.
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Is Wi-Fi available during the tour?
Complimentary hotel Wi-Fi access is available where possible.
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
There are always single travellers on our tours. If you don't mind being roomed with another single traveller of the same gender, then you do not need to pay a single supplement, however, this excludes all of our North American tours where the sharing option for a solo traveller is not available, and the single supplement must be applied if you are travelling alone. The single supplement is for travellers who would like to stay in a private room for the duration of the tour. PLEASE NOTE: The single private option is not always available, especially for sailing tours and camping.
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Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?
Our tours are suitable for any traveller above 18 years old. The majority of Travel Talkers are from the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, USA, Canada or Europe, however we always have travellers from all over the world. What brings them together is a passion for travel, discovering authentic cultures and experiencing unique adventures with like-minded travellers.
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
At Travel Talk, we believe that travel is a force for good and show our support through various initiatives and charity organizations, as well as keeping the principals of responsible and sustainable travel at the core of our ethos. These values are engrained in our business culture and the design of our trips just the same. Together with our guests, we strive to make a positive impact on local p
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Over 20 years
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Low Deposit
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of travel talk tours charges.
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