Islands & Legends
16 days | 14 nts
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Depart from May 2, 2010please note: date may be subject to change

Flanked by a translucent sea and under an eternally blue sky, the Greek Islands can lay claim to some of the world's loveliest beaches, towns and landscapes. Whitewashed villages tower over these magnificent dreamlands alive with legend and history.

  • Daily Itinerary
  • Accommodation
  • Tour Features

Itinerary

Itinerary may change depending on departure area

Day 1

Departure for Athens

Depart for Athens

Day 2

Arrive Athens

Transfer to your hotel for 1 night in Athens

Day 3

Classical Coach Tour begins: Athens / Kalambaka (Meteora)

Overnight in Kalambaka

Day 4

Kalambaka / Delphi

Overnight in Delphi or Arachova

Day 5

Delphi / Olympia / Patras

Overnight in Patras or Nafplion

Day 6 - Day 9

Patras / Epidaurus / Mycenae / Corinth Canal / Athens / Crete

End coach tour and transfer by air for 3 nights in Crete

Day 9 - Day 12

Crete / Santorini

Transfer by high speed ferry for 3 nights in Santorini

Day 12 - Day 15

Santorini / Mykonos

Transfer by high speed ferry for 3 nights in Mykonos

Day 15

Mykonos / Athens

Transfer by high speed ferry for 1 night in Athens

Day 16

Athens / End of tour

Transfer to the airport for your return flight

Your Hotel Accommodation

Hotel offered from Toronto departures

Hotel offered from Montreal departures

Option 1

  • Athens: Acropol (4*)

  • Mykonos: Yiannaki (3.5*)

  • Santorini: Kallisti Thera (3*)

  • Crete: Hersonissos Maris (4*)

Option 1

  • Athens: Polis Grand (3*)

  • Mykonos: Mykonos Beach (2.5*)

  • Santorini: Astir Thira (3*)

  • Crete: Albatros (3.5*)

Option 2

  • Athens: Amalia Hotel Athens (4*)

  • Mykonos: Myconian K-Complex (3.5*)

  • Santorini: El Greco (4*)

  • Crete: Silva Maris (4*)

Option 2

  • Athens: Stanly Hotel  (3.5*)

  • Mykonos: Mykonos Palace (3*)

  • Santorini: El Greco (4*)

  • Crete: Grand Hotel Holiday Resort (4*)

Option 3

  • Athens: The Metropolitan (5*)

  • Mykonos: Petasos Beach Resort & Spa (4.5*)

  • Santorini: Aressana (4*)

  • Crete: Movenpick Resort & Thalasso (5*)

Option 3

  • Athens: Athens Imperial (5*)

  • Mykonos: Petasos Beach Resort & Spa (4.5*)

  • Santorini: Aressana (4*)

  • Crete: Silva Maris (4*)

Tour Features
Features may be changed slightly depending on departure area

Your Tour Includes

  • Roundtrip flight in Economy Class
  • Meet & greet by a Transat Holidays representative upon arrival at Athens airport
  • Roundtrip transfers between airport(s), ports and hotels
  • All hotel service charges and local taxes when applicable
  • Services of a Transat Holidays bilingual (English and French) representative in Athens, Mykonos, Santorini, Rhodes, Crete, Paros & on cruises
  • Tour guides and entrance fees for sightseeing as detailed for coach tour portion of the itinerary
  • Orientation at the hotel at the commencement of each itinerary
  • Captain's Welcome Cocktail Parties aboard cruise ships
  • 20 meals
  • Three nights Escorted Classical Coach Tour in air-conditioned touring motor coaches, tour guide, all entrance fees and air-conditioned hotel rooms, including breakfast and dinner daily.
  • Three nights' accommodation in Mykonos in an air-conditioned hotel room including breakfast.
  • Three nights' accommodation in Santorini in an air-conditioned hotel room including breakfast.
  • Three nights' accommodation in Crete in an air-conditioned hotel room including breakfast and dinner (some hotels may offer additional meals).
  • Two nights' accommodation in Athens in an air-conditioned hotel room including breakfast.
  • High speed ferry and air transfers as described in detailed itinerary.

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