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Greece the Beach Edition Group Travel GREECE THE BEACH EDITION Edwina eBiz Travel t: 8009066756 e: [email protected] https://ebiztravel.net GREECE - THE BEACH EDITION - MON JUN 03 - THURS JUN 13, 2019 Trip Summary Mon Jun 03, 2019 Arrive at Athens Airport - ATH Check in: 5* Hotel Near Acropolis (2 Nights) Wed Jun 05, 2019 Transfer from Hotel to Piraeus Port (Athens) Ferry Ride from Piraeus Port to Mykonos Port Arrive at Mykonos Port (Ferry) Check in: 4* Hotel in Platy Gialos (3 Nights) Sat Jun 08, 2019 Transfer from Hotel to Mykonos Port Ferry Ride from Mykonos Port to Naxos Port Arrive at Naxos Port (Ferry) Check in: 3* Hotel (2 Nights) Mon Jun 10, 2019 Transfer from Hotel to Naxos Port Ferry Ride from Naxos Port to Santorini (Thira) Port Arrive at Santorini (Thira) Port (Ferry) Check in: Check in: 4* Hotel (3 Nights) Edwina [email protected] page 2 of 23 8009066756 (office) Thurs Jun 13, 2019 Transfer from Hotel to Santorini Airport Arrive at Athens International Airport, go thru customs, check in for flight back to USA GREECE THE BEACH EDITION Athens, Greece Greece is the best destination in Europe. All the islands are unique and worth visiting, but we are going to visit Athens, Mykonos, Naxos, and Santorini. Athens is known for it's archaeological findings and art treasures, so we will begin our vacation here. Athens is the capital of Greece and is a transportation hub for the Greek Islands. It has a long history of rich culture and long history which makes it an interesting place for sightseeing. With a recorded history of 3,000 years, Athens is the capital of Greece and among the most interesting places in the world. Mykonos has awesome nightlife, loads of great restaurants, cafes, shops, and easy beach access. Platys Yialos, aka Platys Gialos, is one of the best beach towns in Mykonos. Fortunate for us that is exactly where we our hotel is located. Mykonos is famous for its cosmopolitan atmosphere, exciting nightlife, and the picturesque Cycldic architecture, oh yea and it's magnificiant beaches. In the evening you can head to Mykonos Town and enjoy some nightlife. Naxos has a bit of everything; great beaches, lots of history, wonderful hiking trails, enchanting greek villages, and a little nightlife. Naxos is the largest island of Cyclades and it is located in the center of this complex, between Paros and Mykonos. According to mythology, this was the nuptial isle of the god Dionysus, god of wine. Naxos Greece is famous for the exotic beaches. Plaka, Agios Prokopios, Orkos and Mikri Vigla are among the most beautiful beaches on the island, while the entire western coastline is ideal for windsurfing and kitesurfing due to the strong winds that blow there in the afternoon. Santorini, or Thira, is the top destination in Greece and among the most romantic destinations in the Greek islands and also in the world. Located in the Aegean Sea, in the Cyclades islands, Santorini island was the site of one of the largest volcanic eruptions in the world and what remains today is a submerged volcano and a caldera. Apart from the fabulous caldera villages, Santorini Greece is also famous for the romantic sunset, the volcano and the luxurious resorts. This Santorini travel guide will give you all the necessary information to organize your holiday. Edwina [email protected] page 3 of 23 8009066756 (office) MON GROUP TRANFER JUN CONTACT START FINISH 3 Athens Airport - ATH 3:00 PM 4:00 PM Mon Jun 03, 2019 Mon Jun 03, 2019 Athens Airport - ATH BOOKING DETAILS Upon arrival at Athens airport, transportation will be waiting for you at the main gate, holding the signboard with Noir Girl Travel. After a warm welcome, the guide will take you directly to your hotel for check-in. Check- in at your hotel and rest of the day free for your own leisure. ACCOMMODATIONS NAME & ADDRESS CHECK-IN CHECK-OUT 3:00 PM 12:00 PM Mon Jun 03, 2019 Wed Jun 05, 2019 BOOKING DETAILS 2 Nights Premier Room Edwina [email protected] page 4 of 23 8009066756 (office) ATHENS Athens, Athens, Greece DAY 1: MON JUNE 3, 2019 ATHENS Arrive at Athens International Airport. After you check into your hotel the rest of the day is free for you to explore the city DAY 2: TUES JUNE 4, 2019 ATHENS (B) We will wake early eat breakfast and take the Metro to the UNESCO-listed Acropolis of Athens. With an expert guide, we'll discover one of the world’s most famous archaeological sites. Visit the Theatre of Dionysus and see Dionysus Sanctuary. Then, stroll to the acropolis' summit, stopping at monuments such as Propylaea gateway, the Temple of Athena Nike and the acropolis' crowning glory: the Parthenon. Absorb sweeping panoramas of the city below, and learn about the citadel’s ruins as well as excavation efforts from your guide. Entrance fees and Metrop Pass included. After our tour of Acropolis, here are some of the most notable attractions you can visit with the remainder of your day. THE ACROPOLIS MUSEUM - it houses more than 3000 artifacts from the most significant Edwina [email protected] page 5 of 23 8009066756 (office) THE ACROPOLIS MUSEUM - it houses more than 3000 artifacts from the most significant sanctuary of the ancient city. the Sacred Rock of the Athenian Acropolis. Please not there are area’ s in the museum where you will not be able to take photos. ARCHAEOLOGICAL PATH Let's go on a nice walk back in time, when the architects Kleanthis and Schaubert dreamt of a single walkway that would unify the archaeological sites of the city of Athens. PLAKA The favorite neighborhood of locals, the gem under the shade of the Acropolis is called Plaka. SYNTAGMA SQUARE Syntagma Square is the central and the most renown square in Athens. There you can stop a minute to admire the changing of the Evzones, the Presidential Guard in front of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. NATIONAL ARCHAEOLOGICAL MUSEUM One of the most important archaeological museums in the world, the Archaeological Museum of Athens houses the finest antiquities all over Greece. MONASTIRAKI & KERAMEIKOS Monastiraki is one of the most renowned neighborhoods in central Athens partly because it belongs to the oldest part of the town and due to its traditional flea market. Here you can get leather goods and specifically sandals. There are many restaurants in the area as well. DAY 3: WED JUNE 5, 2019 ATHENS TO MYKONOS VIA FERRY (B) Enjoy your breakfast at hotel in Athens. Pick up for transfer to Piraeus port to catch the ferry to Mykonos Greece most famous cosmopolitan island, a whitewashed paradise. in the heart of the Cyclades. Pick up time TBA WED GROUP TRANSFER JUN CONTACT START FINISH 5 TRANSFER 6:00 AM Piraeus Port - FROM HOTEL TO Wed Jun 05, Athens Greece PIRAEUS PORT 2019 (ATHENS) FERRY COMPANY START FINISH PIRAEUS PORT TO 8:00 AM MYKONOS PORT MYKONOS PORT Wed Jun 05, 2019 PIRAEUS PORT BOOKING DETAILS Can you buy food on board a Greek ferry? Yes. Sandwiches, ice cream, pastries, chips, cookies, beer, wine, coffee, and soft drinks are available on almost all Greek ferries. Edwina [email protected] page 6 of 23 8009066756 (office) almost all Greek ferries. What are the bathrooms like on a Greek ferry? Toilets and bathrooms are quite nice and kept in a good level of cleanliness. No worries here. Are ferries rough? Will I get seasick on a Greek ferry? Ferries can be bumpy during rough seas and windy weather. Generally, the bigger the ferry the smoother the ride. If you’re susceptible to seasickness then try to travel on the Blue Star ferry. I find getting up and walking about can lead to seasickness even if you were feeling fine. Try to stay seated as much as possible. They do have sick bags too, so ask for them when you board if you think it might be an issue. Boarding the ferry with luggage. On large car ferries and large high speed ferries there is luggage storage on the bottom level as you enter the ship. It is not supervised. (I have always taken my luggage to my seating area without any problems) Getting off the ferry in Santorini. Ships do not stop for long. Be downstairs with your luggage and ready to depart when the ferry pulls into your destination port. GROUP TRANSFER CONTACT START FINISH MYKONOS PORT 7:00 AM (FERRY) Wed Jun 05, 2019 MYKONOS PORT (FERRY) ACCOMMODATIONS NAME & ADDRESS CHECK-IN CHECK-OUT 3:00 PM 12:00 PM Wed Jun 05, Sat Jun 08, 2019 2019 BOOKING DETAILS 3 Nights Superior Double Room | Deluxe Double Room (Sea View) MYKONOS Edwina [email protected] page 7 of 23 8009066756 (office) MYKONOS DAY 3: WED JUNE 5, 2019 MYKONOS After arrrival to the hotel you will have the remainder of the day at leisure. DAY 4: THURS JUNE 6, 2019 MYKONOS (B) All day at leisure OR Hop on Hop Off Beach Hopping Pass* DAY 5: FRI JUNE 7, 2019 MYKONOS (B) All day at leisure OR Hop on Hop Off Beach Hopping Pass* DAY 6: SAT JUNE 8, 2019 MYKONOS (B) Morning at leisure and around noon, you will be transferred to from the hotel to Mykonos port for your ferry ride to Naxos. *Each traveler will recieve one hop on hop off boat pass. You will need to decide which day you want to take advantage of the pass. Passes must be purchased in Mykonos. SAT GROUP TRANSFER JUN 8 Edwina [email protected] page 8 of 23 8009066756 (office) JUN CONTACT START FINISH 8 TRANSFER 12:30 PM MYKONOS PORT FROM HOTEL Sat Jun 08, 2019 MYKONOS TO MYKONOS PORT BOOKING DETAILS You will have the morning at leisure and then be transferred to Mykonos port for your ferry ride to Naxos.
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