Day 13: 01 Jun SANTORINI Ferry to Santorini. Meet and transfer on arrival. PM at leisure
After breakfast, we transfer to the port (shared) and embark on the ferry to Santorini (4h). We arrive in Santorini in the afternoon, where we are met and transfer to our hotel for check in check. The remainder of the day is at leisure. Previously named ‘Strongili’ and ‘Kalisti’ the current name of ‘Santorini’ derives from a more recent and Christian reference to Saint Irene. Consisting of a small group of volcanic islands, Santorini was the site of one of the largest volcanic eruptions in history. Today only a submerged volcano and a caldera – a fraction of the original island, remains. Santorini is closely related to the myth of Atlantis, as part of the lost civilization itself or as the volcanic cause of the loss of the Minoan civilization on Crete. One of the most spectacular Greek islands, Santorini is blessed with impressive scenery, and some truly stunning sunset views from the villages of Fira and Oia perched on cliffs. Like Crete and Mykonos, Santorini’s beaches are renowned. Amongst the most well know are the volcanic black sandy beaches of ‘Perissa’, ‘Kamari’ and the unique ‘Red Beach’, composed of black and red volcanic rocks. Overnight (3 star) King Thiras Hotel (or similar) Meal Plan: breakfast
After breakfast, we transfer to the port (shared) and embark on the ferry to Santorini (4h). We arrive in Santorini in the afternoon, where we are met and transfer to our hotel for check in check. The remainder of the day is at leisure. Previously named ‘Strongili’ and ‘Kalisti’ the current name of ‘Santorini’ derives from a more recent and Christian reference to Saint Irene. Consisting of a small group of volcanic islands, Santorini was the site of one of the largest volcanic eruptions in history. Today only a submerged volcano and a caldera – a fraction of the original island, remains. Santorini is closely related to the myth of Atlantis, as part of the lost civilization itself or as the volcanic cause of the loss of the Minoan civilization on Crete. One of the most spectacular Greek islands, Santorini is blessed with impressive scenery, and some truly stunning sunset views from the villages of Fira and Oia perched on cliffs. Like Crete and Mykonos, Santorini’s beaches are renowned. Amongst the most well know are the volcanic black sandy beaches of ‘Perissa’, ‘Kamari’ and the unique ‘Red Beach’, composed of black and red volcanic rocks. Overnight (3 star) King Thiras Hotel (or similar) Meal Plan: breakfast
Day 14: 02 Jun SANTORINI Full day Santorini tour: Akrotiri, Caldera, Sunset at Oia Village
This morning we depart on a full day tour of Santorini. We begin our tour with a visit to the Minoan ruins at Akrotiri. Located south of Fira, this ancient settlement is one of the main attractions on Santorini and one of the most important archaeological sites in Greece. We next visit The Caldera, which consist of two islets of black lava - the youngest islets in the Eastern Mediterranean - a crater and a hot spring located in the center of the basin. Finally, we visit Oia Village for the sunset views. Oia is the most famous of the famous villages of Santorini. Renowned for its quiet charm and spectacular sunset views, it is the perfect way to watch the sun set over the intense blue of the Mediterranean. After our tour we return to our hotel. Dinner is served at a restaurant very close to the hotel. Overnight (3 star) King Thiras Hotel (or similar) Meal Plan: breakfast, restaurant dinner
Day 15: 03 Jun ATHENS Transfer to port. Ferry to Athens. Meet & hotel transfer
Today we transfer to Santorini port and take the regular ferry to Athens. In Athens we are met and transferred to the hotel. This evening we gather in the foyer and depart for our farewell meal in a local restaurant. After our meal we transfer back to the hotel. Overnight (3 star) Golden City Hotel (or similar) Meal Plan: breakfast, restaurant dinner
Day 16: 04 Jun FLY Transfer to airport
This morning we transfer to the airport in time for our international departure flight. Meal plan: breakfast
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