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ATHENS--

7 Days / 6 Nights

Athens is the old's ancient capital, with equal measures Ancient and modern, bustling Athens is a mix of history and excitement. Iconic monuments mingle with first-rate museums, lively cafes al fresco dining, archeological sites and beautiful beaches so close to downtown. Mykonos … they call it "The Windy Island“. Every beach on Mykonos features crystal-clear waters and golden sands, so no matter what beach you choose to spend the day on, you know it’s going to look like a beach straight out of paradise. Mykonos is known, especially for its vibrant nightlife

Paros, this island is famous for the traditional architecture, the lovely beaches and its nightlife. Parikia and Naoussa are the main villages of Paros, where most activities are concentrated, while there are also other seaside tourist settlements around the island. Golden Beach and New Golden Beach are the most famous Paros beaches, ideal for windsurfing and kitesurfing. Other lovely beaches in Paros are Santa Maria, Kolymbithres and Parasporos.

7 Mezher Street-Antelias - Beirut – Lebanon T: +961 4 712 037 Fax: +961 4 715 196 P.O. Box: 60-233 Zip Code: 1241 2020 R.C. 1035 Baabda VAT No 8721-601 http://www.ventnouveau.com [email protected]

The Itinerary:

Day 1 “Athens” Arrival to Athens Airport and private transfer to your hotel.

Evening free at leisure.

Overnight at hotel.

Day 2 “Athens – Mykonos” After Breakfast, Pick up from the hotel transfer to the port for departure to Mykonos (duration of trip approximately 3hrs and 30minutes). Arrival to Mykonos Island, you will be met at the port and transferred to your hotel. Rest of the day free at leisure.

Overnight at hotel

Day 3 “Mykonos”

After Breakfast, free at leisure or optional tour to . We will start the cruise to Delos island the mythical little island of Mykonos, clients will be able to enjoy the Delian Sunset during the tour.

Overnight at the hotel.

Day 4 “Mykonos – Paros”

After Breakfast, Pick up from the hotel transfer to the port for departure to Mykonos (duration of trip approximately 3hrs and 30minutes). Arrival to Mykonos Island, you will be met at the port and transferred to your hotel. Rest of the day free at leisure. Overnight at hotel.

7 Mezher Street-Antelias - Beirut – Lebanon T: +961 4 712 037 Fax: +961 4 715 196 P.O. Box: 60-233 Zip Code: 1241 2020 R.C. 1035 Baabda VAT No 8721-601 http://www.ventnouveau.com [email protected]

Day 5 “Paros” Free day at leisure in Paros. We highly suggest visiting the amazing Island of (only 7 minutes by a local ferry). Antiparos is the Island which Tom Hanks loves, it offers amazing turquoise seas. Spend the day there and enjoy lunch at one of the fish restaurants.

Overnight at hotel.

Day 6 “Paros – Athens”

After breakfast and check out from your hotel you will be picked up for departure transfer to Paros Port and board ferry to – Athens

Private transfer to your hotel in Athens

Overnight at hotel.

Day 7 “Athens”

After breakfast and check out from your hotel you will be picked up for departure transfer to Athens Airport for your return flight home.

7 Mezher Street-Antelias - Beirut – Lebanon T: +961 4 712 037 Fax: +961 4 715 196 P.O. Box: 60-233 Zip Code: 1241 2020 R.C. 1035 Baabda VAT No 8721-601 http://www.ventnouveau.com [email protected]

Optional Tours

ATHENS

Athens by night tour - Every Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday (April to October) - Dep. 20.15 - Ret. Midnight Your evening begins with a pleasant walk through the narrow picturesque streets of Plaka, the old city, will bring you at a Typical Greek Tavern where you will enjoy your dinner following a floor show with live music and Greek Folk Dances in traditional costumes.

Athens City Tour with New Acropolis Museum Dep. 08.45 - Ret. 13.30 - Daily service Description

This tour gives you an opportunity to observe the striking contrasts that make Athens such a fascinating city. Our expert guides take you to see the center of the city, Constitution Square (Syntagma), the House of Parliament, the Memorial to the Unknown Soldier and the National Library. Driving down Herod Atticus Street, you will see the in their authentic uniform and the Presidential Palace. On your way to the Acropolis you will see the Hadrian’s Arch, visit the Temple of Olympian Zeus and you will make a short stop at the Panathenaic Stadium where the first Olympic Games of the modern era were held in 1896. On the Acropolis visit the architectural masterpieces of the Golden Age of Athens: the Propylaea, the Temple of Athena Nike, the Erechtheion, and finally “the harmony between material and spirit”, the monument that “puts order in the mind”, the Parthenon. You complete the visit with the Acropolis Museum. Free afternoon at leisure.

MYKONOS

City and Island Tour Service: Every Tuesday, Wednesday - Start/End: Dep. 16.30 - Ret. 20.30 Language on Tues and Sat: English, German Meeting Point: Fabrika - Meeting Time: 16.00 Service: Every Saturday, Sunday - Start/End: Dep. 09.30 - Ret. 13.30 Language on Wed and Sun: English, French Meeting Point: Fabrika - Meeting Time: 09.00 Description Mykonos - Labyrinth and Landscape... A pearl in the - blue sky, beautiful snow- white houses, lovely beaches everywhere...

7 Mezher Street-Antelias - Beirut – Lebanon T: +961 4 712 037 Fax: +961 4 715 196 P.O. Box: 60-233 Zip Code: 1241 2020 R.C. 1035 Baabda VAT No 8721-601 http://www.ventnouveau.com [email protected]

Starting the City-and Island tour by walking the small and narrow streets, we have many possibilities to take nice photographs in the early morning, quiet city. We get orientation and information in the labyrinth of the old town as well as impressions of the small port and the churches in town. Of course, we will see the famous wind-mills and find Petros The Pelican, the mascot of Mykonos. After this we are exploring the island with a bus, visiting some of the most famous beaches and the inner land- scape. We see fishermen and kaiki, small private chapels and houses built in typical Cycladic style. In the second main village of Mykonos, Ano Mera, an idyllic place 6km from town, where the guests have enough free time for a stroll around the traditional square and they can visit the monk monastery Panagia Tourliani built in the 16th century. Next stop is Kalafatis beach where there is time to relax a little and have a coffee or a refreshment (not included in the price), before going back to town and to reach a place with a fantastic view all over the town and neighbor islands …A Half-Day-Trip with a lot of impressions and useful information!

Delos Tour

Service: Daily Start/End: Dep. 10.00 - Ret. 13.30 approx. Language: Daily English, Every Wed and Fri French, Every Friday German Meeting Point: Delos Old Pier - Meeting Time: 09.30

Description Visit one of the most important archaeological sites of : THE ANCIENT SACRED ISLAND OF DELOS! Only a 45-minute boat ride away from Mykonos Delos was the Centre of the of the ancient world, the island of light, birthplace of Apollon and Artemis, home to the first multicultural civilization and trade. There is a lot to see: having been inhabited between 2500 and 69 b. C Delos boasts of many treasures remaining from these times like the ancient market place Agora, the famous terrace of the , the holy lake, the ancients living quarters and theatre that give you a lively vision of the daily life then; especially the houses of Dionysos, Cleopatra, the Trident, the Masks, the Dolphins with their mosaics are a fantastic experience of art not to be missed. Furthermore, there are the Temple of Isis, the Egyptian goddess, the Roman water system and cisterns and the wonderful museum with plenty of breathtaking mosaics, statues and many more objects found during the excavations. On our guided tour, you depart at 10.00 from the old pier in Mykonos Town and you return at 14.30. If you wish to remain a little bit longer you can also take the last boat back at 15.00 to have some time at leisure or maybe climb on Mount Kynthos to enjoy the view over all the surrounding Cycladic islands.

7 Mezher Street-Antelias - Beirut – Lebanon T: +961 4 712 037 Fax: +961 4 715 196 P.O. Box: 60-233 Zip Code: 1241 2020 R.C. 1035 Baabda VAT No 8721-601 http://www.ventnouveau.com [email protected]

PAROS

Full day bus and boat tour Duration: Approximately 8 hours Days: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday & Sunday, Starts at 09:00am from Parikia. Languages: English- German Description: Walk through the old town towards the Venetian castle (13th century) and the church of Saint Konstantinos & Eleni which is situated on the highest spot of Parikia town. Take a short walk towards the most famous and one of the oldest churches of Greece, Panagia Ekatontapyliani (our lady of the hundred doors), built around 400 AC. From here the bus take us to the port of Pounta where we take the ferry to cross over to Antiparos. We stroll through the picturesque little town and visit the Venetian fortress (15th century) which is still inhabited. Back to Paros, with the bus go to the south where we pass by the villages of Alyki and Drios. Then reach Pisso Livadi, on the east coast of the island, have a break with free time to eat or swim. Reach Lefkes, the former capital of Paros, with its lots of green and its breathtaking view. Pass by Marathi, where the ancient quarries were located, where the world famous marble was mined for some of the most known statues and in ancient times (e.g. the Venus of ). In the afternoon, arrive in Naoussa, the beautiful fishing village with all its Cycladic charm. We take a little walk through its small streets and the port with the colorful fishing boats. At around 17:00 we are taken back to the hotels. Pick up/Drop off service included.

Boat excursion around Antiparos with BBQ Duration: approximately 7 hours Days: Every Day, Starts at 10:15am from Pounta port Languages: Escorted in English Description The cruise starts from the village of Pounta (Paros), from Pounta port at 10:00, where a private caique boat will be waiting for you to start your day. First stop at “Pantalonisia” or “Agios Spyridonas” for a refreshing swim in clear blue water. Snorkelling equipment will be provided if you like. Second stop is the beach of Phaneromeni. There you can enjoy the sun and the sea while lunch is prepared. One of the highlights of the day is the Mastichari cave, where you can enjoy a last swim in its unique environment and take plenty of pictures. On the way back to Pounta enjoy a beautiful sail. The return to Pounta port is at around 17:00 Pick up/Drop off service and lunch barbeque included.

7 Mezher Street-Antelias - Beirut – Lebanon T: +961 4 712 037 Fax: +961 4 715 196 P.O. Box: 60-233 Zip Code: 1241 2020 R.C. 1035 Baabda VAT No 8721-601 http://www.ventnouveau.com [email protected]