9 DAY WORLD HOLIDAY

Greece featuring Athens, Mykonos and Santorini

April 28, 2020 Departure Date: Greece

Step into history and discover a 9 Days • 11 Meals place where the mythical Greek Gods ruled the world. Spend three nights in Athens and visit the Acropolis with its crowning glory, the Parthenon. Travel by high- speed ferries across the Aegean Sea to the islands of Mykonos and Santorini where you can immerse your- self in the relaxed lifestyle during your stays. Friendly islanders are eager to welcome you to their picture-per- fect paradise of whitewashed houses, seafront prome- nades and flower-filled lanes lined with quaint cafés and shops.

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS 4 11 Meals (7 breakfasts and 4 dinners) 4 Airport transfers on tour dates when air is provided by Mayflower Cruises & Tours 4 Included panoramic city tour of Athens 4 Visit the ancient Parthenon with a local guide 4 Discover antiquities at the Acropolis Museum 4 High-speed ferries between Athens and the islands of Mykonos and Santorini Perched high atop the Acropolis, the Parthenon overlooks the city of Athens 4 Included orientation tours on the islands of Mykonos and Santorini 4 Free day on each island for relaxation or independent exploration 4 $45 in Mayflower Money DAY 1 – Depart the USA Depart the USA on your overnight flight to Athens, Greece, a city with

Overnight a history that dates back almost four millennia. Start/End City Visit DAY 2 – Athens, Greece Upon arrival, you’ll be met by a Mayflower Cruises & Tours represen- Ferry Route tative and transferred to your hotel. The remainder of the day is free GREECE for you to begin exploring this capital city. Your Tour Manager will be available to offer suggestions and assist with your sightseeing plans. This evening enjoy a welcome dinner at the hotel. Meal: D 3 Athens DAY 3 – City Tour of Athens It’s no doubt that one of the highlights of Athens is the Parthenon, 2 Mykonos standing tall on its perch atop the Acropolis overlooking the city. Dur- ing this morning’s city tour, enjoy a guided visit of this ancient UN- ESCO World Heritage Site, dedicated to the goddess Athena. A visit to the Acropolis Museum housing art, sculpture and historical pieces dat- ing from the Mycenaean period, is also included. See a variety of items Aegean Sea 2 from classical sculptures and marble slabs with relief representations Santorini from Greek mythology to artifacts from everyday life in Athens, all ex- cavated from the nearby slopes of the Acropolis. During the panoramic portion of the tour, see the historic ruins of the Temple of Zeus and Hadrian’s Gate. While passing Constitution (Syntagma) HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS Square, see the Parliament Building and Tomb of the Unknown Sol- Days Two and Three – Titania Hotel or similar, Athens, Greece dier, guarded by Evzones - soldiers in traditional Foustanella attire. Days Four and Five – Porto Mykonos or San Marcos or similar, From mythology and history to spectacular views, you will be awe- Mykonos, Greece struck at the amazing sites of Athens. Days Six and Seven – Santorini Palace or similar, Santorini, Greece Meal: B Day Eight – Titania Hotel or similar, Athens, Greece Enjoy Greek cuisine at a local taverna Spend two nights in the picturesque “Jewel of the Aegean,” Mykonos

of the island and its villages, including the most famous village, Oia. A DAY 4 – Ferry to Mykonos Today is the beginning of your island-hopping adventure. Departing quiet lifestyle, whitewashed houses, blue-domed churches, winding Athens by coach, transfer to the port of Piraeus for embarkation of the lanes filled with boutiques and shops, tavernas, open air cafés and high-speed ferry and enjoy the ride traversing the Aegean Sea, en-route beautiful sunsets make this village postcard-perfect! Dinner is in- to the island of Mykonos. Often called the “Jewel of the Aegean,” it is cluded at a local restaurant this evening. Meals: B, D the most popular of the Greek Islands with its well-preserved wind- mills, red-roofed churches and whitewashed buildings. Upon arrival, a DAY 7 – Santorini city tour will show you the highlights of the island including some of The day is free of planned activities for your personal enjoyment of the its popular beaches, the traditional village of Ano Mera and the typical island and immersion into the local lifestyle. Sample traditional cui- village square surrounded by small Greek tavernas. During the walk- sine at a taverna, visit a museum, the beach or the Santorini Brewing ing portion, your local guide will take you through the meandering al- Company. Your Tour Manager will be available to assist you with mak- ing sightseeing or dining plans while on the island. leyways and narrow streets of the town, passing through the historic Meal: B center and seeing the windmills, Little Venice, Paraportiani Church and Kastro area. After checking into the hotel, the remainder of the DAY 8 – Santorini to Athens day is at leisure until the included dinner at a local restaurant this Your island-hopping adventure comes to an end with a late morning evening. transfer to the port for the return trip to Athens via high-speed ferry. Meals: B, D Enjoy a farewell dinner this evening with your traveling companions as you recount your adventures from the week. DAY 5 – Mykonos Meals: B, D The full day is at leisure to relax and absorb the local feel of the island. Browse in the boutiques, visit the beach or simply enjoy people-watch- DAY 9 – Athens / USA ing and meeting the locals at a sidewalk café. This morning, transfer to the Athens airport for your flight home. Meal: B Having explored the ancient ruins of Athens and visited the beautiful Greek Islands, your holiday will come to an end but your memories DAY 6 – Mykonos to Santorini will last a lifetime. Departing the hotel by coach, return to the port where the high-speed Meal: B ferry to Santorini awaits. Known as the “Black Pearl of the Aegean”, Santorini is the most breathtaking of all the Greek Islands. History and Itinerary is subject to change. nature combine to make this one of the most unforgettable places in the world. Begin discovering this paradise upon arrival during a tour Windmills and whitewashed buildings complement the island of Mykonos

PER PERSON SINGLE 2020 DEPARTURE TWIN ROOM ROOM Travelers Protection Plan (TPP) is recommended. Call for pricing. April 28 $3,674 add $599 Cancellation Charges Without Traveler’s Protection Plan (TPP) • 91 days or more Deposit Amount • 90 to 45 days prior 20% of tour cost • 44 to 15 day prior 30% of tour cost Pricing includes round trip airfare from Richmond, VA. • 14 to 1 day prior 40% of tour cost • Day 1 of departure 100% of tour cost Air itineraries may not be available until documents are received. Air seats are assigned by the airline for or early departure from tour the entire group. Seat changes can only be attempted upon receipt of tickets and documents at which • No refund on unused portions of the tour time availability may be limited. If specific seat assignments are vital to your reservation, we recommend Exclusions: Mayflower Cruises & Tours reserves the right to alter its refund and cancellation policy when a individual air reservations rather than booking air with the group. substantial amount of cancellation or postponement of travel is attributable to: conditions resulting from an act of God, natural or man-made disaster, fire, government action, civil disorder, war, hostilities between nations, or unavailability of transportation through no fault of Mayflower Cruises & Tours.

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