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Gems of Greece
10 Days starting from $3,049

Countries Visited:
Greece

 

Length: 10 Days
Type: Fixed Departure Dates
Category: Uncategorized
Operator: General Tours
Tour Code: GT-236
   
 
 
About This Tour


Small Group Touring with General Tours World Traveler... Gems of Greece. Our journey to Athens and the Greek islands offers amazing value for a leisurely, luxury vacation. Enjoy in-depth island touring to famed sites of antiquity and unique excursions to rarely-visited Symi, Oia and Pyrgo, and then return each day to our fabulous hotels... with plenty of time to enjoy their views, pools and idyllic charms. Begin and end your sojourn in legendary Athens with great sightseeing and dinner at our favorite taverna. Maximum of 20 guests.

 
  • What's Included
  • Itinerary
  • Dates & Prices
  • Sightseeing Highlights

General Tours World Traveler Small Group Touring
  • Savor the relaxing pace of these magical islands with 2 & 3 night stays in luxury hotels... and our unique sightseeing every day. A leisurely itinerary and our efficient on-tour transport by air and speedboat afford more time on each island. Our private, small-group touring takes you away from the crowds to rarely-visited gems like Symi and a winery in Pyrgos, Santorini. 3 UNESCO World Heritage Sites #WHS#

HOTEL INFORMATION:

Athens Plaza N.J.V.
Hotel Class: Deluxe
Located in the classic capitol of the ancient world, the Athens Plaza NJV Hotel opened in 1998 in the center of this cultural wonder. Guests can experience shopping, sightseeing, culture, and art while exploring the city. All 182 rooms have air-conditioning, minibar, telephone, voicemail, radio, satellite TV, and internet. Additional amenities include bar, cocktail lounge, coffee shop, and in-room movies.

Mykonian Ambassador
Hotel Class: Deluxe
The Mykonian Ambassador is a white-washed, low-rise building of traditional appearance, surrounded by lush gardens. This hotel features 71 well-appointed guestrooms, all of which include balconies or terraces. Guests can enjoy an array of amenities including onsite hair salon, gift shop, and the Thalasso-Spa Center, which features four sea water Thalasso pools, essential aromatic oils, underwater music, Hammam, and sauna.

Rodos Park Suites
Hotel Class: Deluxe
The Rodos Park Suites Hotel is a stunning blend of ancient and modern on the island of Rhodes - surrounded by parks and only minutes from the medieval city, the business district, and the beaches. All suites and rooms have private balconies, many of which overlook the park with views of the Castle of the Knights. The hotel hosts a number of restaurants and bars including a formal restaurant, a poolside bar and grill, and one of the island's most fashionable nightspots, L' Epoque Music Bar. The hotel also boasts delightful gardens and outdoor swimming pool plus a well-appointed health and fitness center.

Majestic Hotel
Hotel Class: Deluxe
The Majestic is a stylish, contemporary hotel on the Aegean Sea shore, conveniently located near the center of Fira and a short ride from Ancient Thira. The 60 guestrooms have modern, light decor mixing dark wood and colored fabrics. All offer wireless Internet access and cable television, as well as jetted tubs. Guests at the Majestic have many ways to relax including a Turkish bath, sauna, massage and beauty treatments, and three swimming pools.
 
Day 1 - Athens
Check-in to your deluxe hotel on Syntagma Square. Tonight, we’ll take you off the tourist track to our favorite Greek taverna. Meals D.
Athens Plaza

Day 2 - Athens / Rhodes
Fly to the magical isle of Rhodes and check-in to your deluxe boutique hotel, a member of the Small Luxury Hotels of the World, perfectly located in the heart of town. Tour the Palace of the Knights and Old Town#WHS# and enjoy a free evening. Meals B
Rodos Park Suites

Day 3 - Rhodes / Lindos Excursion
Your excursion to the charming village of Lindos explores the hilltop Acropolis surrounded now by an ancient Venetian castle. Meals B

Day 4 - Rhodes / Exlusive Excursion to Symi
Today we’ll take you to a little-visited island – a rarity here in the alluring Greek isles! On tiny, unexplored Symi, you’ll visit with residents in their lovely, colorful homes and toast your new-found friends with ouzo. Return to Rhodes for a relaxing evening at leisure. Meals B

Day 5 - Rhodes / Mykonos (via Athens)
Fly to Mykonos and transfer to your deluxe hotel, a member of the distinguished Relais & Chateau group. A walking tour includes ‘Little Venice’ and the iconic windmills of this lovely island. Meals B
Mykonian Ambassador

Day 6 - Mykonos / Delos Excursion
This morning’s boat excursion explores Delos#WHS#, sacred island of the ancient Greeks and mythical birthplace of Apollo and Artemis. Explore the extensive marble ruins, testament to the city’s wealth and glory 2,000 years ago. Meals B

Day 7 - Mykonos / Santorini
Enjoy a relaxing morning before your speedboat transfer to the famed island of Santorini. Relax this evening at your deluxe hotel, perched cliffside overlooking the Aegean Sea. Meals B
Majestic

Day 8 - Santorini
Tour the lovely, white-washed village of Oia and then visit a winery in Pyrgos for a tasting of fine Santorini wines. Meals B

Day 9 - Santorini / Athens
Fly to Athens and check-in to your deluxe hotel. Your afternoon sightseeing includes the Temple of Zeus and the famed Acropolis#WHS#, with breathtaking views of the city. Meals B
Athens Plaza

Day 10 - Athens
Your program finishes after breakfast. Or, explore more of Europe and the Mediterranean with our FreeStyle Travel. Meals B


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Documents
TRAVEL DOCUMENTS: Necessary Travel Documents such as Passports and Visas is the responsibility of the traveler. Passports must be valid six months from your return travel date.

         
Touring Date
Land Only
Land + Air
Single
(Land Only)
Single
(Land + Air)
3/28/2009 - 4/7/2009
$3,249
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General Tours World Traveler Small Group Touring
  • Savor the relaxing pace of these magical islands with 2 & 3 night stays in luxury hotels... and our unique sightseeing every day. A leisurely itinerary and our efficient on-tour transport by air and speedboat afford more time on each island. Our private, small-group touring takes you away from the crowds to rarely-visited gems like Symi and a winery in Pyrgos, Santorini. 3 UNESCO World Heritage Sites #WHS#
   
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