Luxury Greece

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Before Rome, there was Greece—the Island Empire with 6000 islands in all. If it's your first time, expect a life-altering experience. View beautiful Athens from high atop the Acropolis. Visit the islands, each with different shapes, sizes and personalities. Lay a towel out on the most beautiful beaches in the world. Taste the seafood, meats, cheeses, vegetabl...
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Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • Visit Knossos & Arolithos Traditional Village
    • Visit the Acropolis and the incredible museum of Acropolis.
    • Enjoy the famous cosmopolitan town of Mykonos with white-washed cubic houses, windmills and chapels.
    • See the Constitution Square (Syntagma), the House of Parliament, the National Library
    • Enjoy the jet- setting city of Mykonos, ancient church Paraportiani & little Venice
    • Take a stroll through the Plaka
    • Ride a high speed boat to Santorini Island.

What's this trip about?

    Before Rome, there was Greece—the Island Empire with 6000 islands in all. If it's your first time, expect a life-altering experience. View beautiful Athens from high atop the Acropolis. Visit the islands, each with different shapes, sizes and personalities. Lay a towel out on the most beautiful beaches in the world. Taste the seafood, meats, cheeses, vegetables and wines—as fresh as God intended. Welcome to Greece, the Perillo way—authentic, friendly, and, of course, with excellent accommodations.

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIntimate group - 12 max
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityGreece
End CityGreece

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • Relaxing Retreats

Destinations

  • Europe
  • Greece

Attractions

  • Acropolis
  • Athens
  • Crete
  • Mykonos
  • Santorini

Activities

  • Culture
  • Festivals & Special Events
  • Historic sightseeing
  • Nature
  • Ruins & Archaeology
  • Snorkeling

Trip includes

    • 2 nights accommodation in Electra Palace hotel or similar in Athens.
    • 2 nights accommodation at the Royal Myconian or Myconian Imperial hotel or similar in Mykonos.
    • 3 nights accommodation in Majestic hotel or similar in Santorini.
    • 3 nights accommodation in Porto Elounda hotel or similar in Crete.
    • Breakfast daily.
    • Arrival & Departure Transfers in Athens, Mykonos, Santorini and Crete.
    • Welcome Dinner in Athens with wine or beer at local restaurant.
    • 1 Dinner in Mykonos with wine or beer at local restaurant.
    • 1 Dinner in Santorini with wine or beer at local restaurant.
    • 3 Dinners with wine or beer in Crete's hotel.
    • 2 Lunches in Santorini.
    • 1 Lunch, with cooking demonstration in Crete.
    • Greek Language Lesson.
    • Athens Sightseeing Tour, with private vehicle and English speaking guide, including entrance fees to Acropolis site & Acropolis museum.
    • Ferry Ticket Athens to Mykonos in business class.
    • Ferry Ticket Mykonos to Santorini in business class.
    • Ferry Ticket Santorini to Heraklion in business class.
    • Boat Trip of Santorini with Private Catamaran, including lunch on board and roundtrip transfers from/to hotel.
    • Tour of Knossos & Arolithos including Transfers, English speaking guide, entrance fees, activities & lunch in Arolithos.
    • Flight from Crete to Athens, including all taxes.
    • Porterage To and From Ferries.
    • One Bottle of Water per passenger of each transfer and tour.
    • Professional English speaking escort throughout the trip.

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Itinerary

Day 1 - Friday
Depart from the USA today for your overnight flight to Athens.

Day 2 - Saturday – Arrive in Athens – Special Welcome Dinner
Yiasou! And welcome to Greece! Your Perillo representative will greet you upon arrival at Athens International Airport where you'll transfer to your 5-star hotel in downtown Athens. Afternoon at leisure. Take a stroll through the Plaka, a dynamic shopping district in the heart of Athens. Festive welcome dinner overlooking the Acropolis tonight at the celebrated Dionysos restaurant! D

Day 3 - Sunday – Athens – Acropolis Sightseeing
After breakfast we start off with a Greek language lesson. Afterwards, depart for a half day Athens city tour with a local historian guide, including a panoramic city tour and, of course, a visit to the Acropolis and the incredible museum of Acropolis.

Our expert guid...

Day 4 - Monday – Athens – Cruise to Mykonos
Dinner Out Tonight

After breakfast we head to Piraeus Port to board the ferry to mythical Mykonos Island (about 3 hours). Upon arrival in Mykonos, we'll check into our luxury oceanside hotel.

Afternoon at leisure. Enjoy a walking tour of the famous cosmopolitan town of Mykonos with its white-washed cubic houses, windmills and chapels. Tonight we enjoy dinner in a local tavern. BB, D

Day 5 - Tuesday – Mykonos – Day at Leisure – Optional Visit of Delos
Today is your day to relax and enjoy the jet- setting city of Mykonos, including the ancient church Paraportiani, little Venice, and the windmills. Explore the festive nightlife and traditional tavernas.

Optional Tour: How about a 45-minute boat ride to the island of ...

Day 6 - Wednesday – Mykonos – Cruise to Santorini – Dinner
After breakfast we head to the port of Mykonos for our high-speed boat to Santorini Island. You'll love our deluxe hotel right in the center of Santorini's main town! Among the volcanic island of the Cyclades, Santorini is Summer in Greece known worldwide as the most romantic island. Afternoon at leisure.

Tonight, dinner at a traditional taverna. Overnight in our hotel in Santorini. BB, D

Day 7 - Thursday – Santorini – Boat Tour in the Caldera – Swimming, Snorkeling – Barbeque Lunch – Return to Our Santorini Hotel
Wear your bathing suit today! After breakfast we depart for the old port of Santorini for a boat tour in the Caldera (a round bay created by a volcanic eruption). Our catamaran will stop at the famous "red beach" and "white beach" for swimming and snorkeling followed by ...
Day 8 - Friday – Santorini – Day at Leisure
It's a leisurely day to enjoy the beauty and magic of Santorini. You can explore the village of Fira on your own, with its cobble-stone streets and white-washed houses with blue shutters. Or visit one of the island's wineries. Overnight in Santorini. BB

Day 9 - Saturday – Santorini – Traditional Meze Lunch – Cruise to Elounda on Crete
A leisurely morning for breakfast and relaxation. This afternoon, we'll have lunch at a local ouzeri (taverna) for ouzo (Greek liquor) and meze (small finger foods). Now you're a true Greek!

We'll make our way to the port of Santorini around 5:30pm for the high-speed ...

Day 10 - Sunday – Crete – Visit of Knossos & Arolithos Traditional Village – Cooking Demonstration with Lunch – Overnight in Crete
After breakfast we depart for the most important site of Crete: the famous Knossos archaeological site. Knossos is the site of the palace of the Minoan civilization and seat of the legendary King Minos. The Palace is also connected with thrilling legends, such as the myt...
Day 11 - Monday – Day at Leisure – Farewell Dinner
A full day at leisure on Crete! You may choose to spend your day on the beach or take the boat trip to Spinalonga—an island "created" by the Venetians which acted as a leper colony until 1957.

OPA! Tonight we'll enjoy traditional foods at our farewell dinner. A fun night and your last chance to exchange emails, pictures and plans for another Perillo vacation with your new- found friends! BB, D

Day 12 - Tuesday – Crete to Athens – Depart for Home
Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to Crete's Heraklion airport. (There are several early morning flights to Athens.) Arrive in Athens airport to connect to your home city.

Farewell! Until we meet again on another great Perillo vacation. We're always honored to have you along! BB

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Last Updated: 8/2/2018

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