The Greek Islands

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Pack the sunscreen; the islands of Mykonos, Santorini and Paros average 300 days of pure sunshine each year. We’ll do the planning; you can enjoy a world of sandy beaches, blue skies, buzzing nightlife and the birthplace of civilization as we know it.
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Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • Hike to the top of Athens’ ancient and famous Acropolis
    • Cruise the azure seas of the Aegean
    • Catch some rays at world-famous island beaches
    • Enjoy epic, world-class nightlife in Santorini and Mykonos
    • Snap a photo of the whitewashed buildings of the Cycladic Islands
    • Flood your Instagram with unreal vistas and Santorini sunsets

What's this trip about?

    Pack the sunscreen; the islands of Mykonos, Santorini and Paros average 300 days of pure sunshine each year. We’ll do the planning; you can enjoy a world of sandy beaches, blue skies, buzzing nightlife and the birthplace of civilization as we know it.

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeStandard Group - 25 + people
Age range18 to 28 years
Flights and transportRound trip airfare and all internal transport included
Start CityAthens
End CityAthens

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • National Parks
  • Nature & Wildlife

Destinations

  • Europe
  • Greece

Attractions

  • Acropolis
  • Athens
  • Mykonos
  • Santorini

Activities

  • Culture
  • Historic sightseeing
  • History
  • Nature

Trip includes

    • Round-trip flights & airport transfers
    • Multilingual Tour Director & local guides
    • Private deluxe motorcoach
    • Internal flight from Athens to Santorini
    • Ferry transfer between islands
    • 9 nights in hand-picked accommodations
    • Welcome Mixer with appetizers & drinks
    • Daily breakfast & three-course Farewell Dinner
    • Metro pass in Athens
    • Entrance to select attractions

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Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1: Overnight Flight to Athens

Meals: Dinner

Board your overnight flight to Athens, the cradle of Western Civilization and home to some of the greatest monuments of the ancient world. Your ultimate adventure is about to begin...

Day 2: Arrival in Athens

Meals: Breakfast and Dinner

Welcome to Athens! 2,500 years ago, it was one of the most important cities in the world; its art, politics, architecture, and literature have reverberated down through the ages. Today, Athens is a vibrant metropolis, and a perfect j...

Day 3: Explore Athens

Meals: Breakfast and Dinner

An expert guide will take you up the Acropolis and to many of Athens’ top sites on this memorable walking tour.

Today's Highlights:

Feel the glory of ancient Athens on a guided tour of the Acropolis, including the Parth...

Day 4: Travel To Santorini

Meals: Breakfast and Dinner

Escape the hustle and bustle of Athens and immerse in island life, Mediterranean style. After a short, 30-minute flight to Santorini, you’ll enjoy endless sunshine, whitewashed buildings and volcanic beaches.

Today's Highlight...

Day 5: Explore Santorini

Meals: Breakfast and Dinner

Continue to explore Santorini’s volcanic landscape. You have one more day in this island paradise; head out for an optional wine tasting at sunset, or do your own thing.

Today's Highlights:

Join your Tour Director for a...

Day 6: Set Sail For Paros

Meals: Breakfast and Dinner

Set sail for Paros in the heart of the Cyclades Islands. With over 75 miles of golden sand beaches, Paros is one of the true delights of the Greek Islands. This is where locals go to vacation.

Today's Highlights:

Depart Santorini in the morning

Ar...

Day 7: Explore Paros

Meals: Breakfast and Dinner

Keep exploring the best of Paros. Recharge, relax and spend the days under the blue skies on one of the island’s best beaches. Bring a bottle of wine, a book and your personal playlist—you’re in a beach paradise.

Today's Highl...

Day 8: Travel To Mykonos

Meals: Breakfast and Dinner

Head out from Paros to Mykonos on an inter-Aegean ferry. Mykonos has a reputation for dazzling seascapes, sandy beaches and the best nightlife in the Mediterranean. Get ready—you’ve got two big nights here.

Today's Highlights:...

Day 9: Cruise Mykonos

Meals: Breakfast and Dinner

The coasts of Mykonos are a top attraction, where you can rent a beach chair and buy drinks from nearby tavernas. Enjoy this last day of Mykonos’ glitz and glamour.

Today's Highlights:

Take the morning to rest and recov...

Day 10: Return to Athens

Meals: Breakfast and Dinner

It’s back on to the azure waters of the Aegean, this time returning to Athens via ferry. You’ve got one last chance to bask in the city that gave us democracy, epic poetry, tragedy, history writing, philosophy and much more.

T...

Day 11: Fly Home

Meals: Breakfast

It's time to say your goodbyes. Head to the airport for your flight back home. 

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Dates & Availability

Price From $2,254
Price per day$205
Last Updated: 11/18/2019

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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

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Jun 2023

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Apr 2023

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DO NOT BOOK WITH THEM. Im literally crying because they kicked my off my trip and i called so they can put me back on. and she said it was too late but they didn’t e...

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Feb 2021

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They canceled both of my trips from 2020 and now the one I rescheduled with their voucher for 2021 due to the pandemic which is fine. What is not fine is that they r...

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May 2019

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Logistics

What's excluded

    • Rooming upgrades
    • Optional excursions
    • Travel Protection
    • Beverages, lunch, and dinner (except where specified in the itinerary)
    • Transportation to free-time activities
    • Customary gratuities (for your Tour Director, bus drivers and local guides)
    • Porterage
    • Any applicable baggage-handling fees imposed by the airlines
    • Expenses caused by airline rescheduling, cancellations or delays caused by the airlines, bad weather or events beyond EF’s control (see Flight Information section for details)
    • Passport, visa and reciprocity fees
    • Fees associated with Special Travel Arrangements (See Special Travel Arrangements section)
Cancellation policy

You have 48 hours to cancel and receive a full refund. You can also switch trips up to 99 days before you leave.

The full amount paid upon enrollment is refundable if you cancel in writing within 48 hours of booking the tour. After 48 hours, the deposit is non-refundable and the following standard cancellation fees apply.

If you are booking 30 days or less prior to the scheduled departure date for your trip, you are required to pay in full at the time of booking and standard cancellation fees then apply; you are not eligible for the 48 hour risk-free period.

Based on the date EF receives written notification of your cancellation, you will be refunded for monies paid minus the cancellation fee and any non-refundable fees. (See refund and non-refundable Fee description above for more details.) In addition to notifying us of your cancellation in writing, we also recommend you call so that we can best review your options.

Days Prior to Departure and Cancellation Fee

30 days or less is all monies paid

30-60 days will be $2000

61-99 will be $1000

100-364 days is  $450

365+ days will be $150

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Meals Included

9 Breakfasts and 9 Dinners

Age Requirements
18 to 28 years
Travelstride Take
Traveling around the Greek Islands with EF Ultimate Break (formerly EF College Break) is an experience geared toward energetic young people after a fun, social, party-centric tour.   There's a lot of free time on this trip - with suggested activities provided. This is not a good choice if you're looking to really soak in the history and culture of Greece with lots of guided walks and inclusions.   But if meeting locals and enjoy the nightlife and being out on the water is what you want from your next Greek getaway - EF Ultimate Break Greek Islands will be a great choice.    Great for:   Social travelers   Nightlife enthusiasts   Water sports   College Aged Adults   Not the kind of trip you're after? Explore more Greek Islands cruises and tours »
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Extending your trip for a few extra days before or after tour is really easy. You can add anywhere between one and 90 days. It's simple to do, and all of your choices and prices are readily visible during the checkout process. We'll book your flights per your specifications; you'll handle the hotels, local activities and ground transportation during the extra portion of your stay.

Additional Information
Stress Free Travel Full-time Tour Director Round-trip flights Handpicked Lodging Guided Sightseeing Breakfast Daily Transportation Between Cities
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