Perillo Tours 2024

DAY 8 • MYKONOS » SANTORINI THURSDAY: Today we depart Mykonos for Santorini by superfast ferry. Upon arrival to Santorini, you will be transferred to your hotel in Fira. Late afternoon, you will be picked up for a Fira walking tour followed by dinner. DAY 9 • SANTORINI » ISLAND TOUR » WINE TASTING LUNCH FRIDAY: Today we begin with a visit to Pyrgos, the best-preserved medieval village on the island. It is situated at the foot of Mt. Profitis Ilias, (Mt. Prophet Elijah), Santorini’s highest peak at 1900 feet. Next we visit Koutsogiannopoulos Winery for a great lunch and of course, a wine tasting! Finally today, you’ll enjoy the prehistoric village of Akrotiri to visit the well-preserved excavations from 1600 B.C. After, we’ll return to our hotel to relax, or explore a bit more! DAY 10 • SANTORINI » CATAMARAN SUNSET CRUISE SATURDAY: The morning is at leisure. This afternoon, it’s a sunset Catamaran Cruise by the magical Caldera (a volcanic cauldron). We’ll sail the sea route from Red Beach, to White Beach, to the Black Mountain and the Hot Springs. What a spectacular sunset. It’s great to be alive! As the night falls, a sumptuous dinner is served complete with wine and dessert. Marvel at the shimmering stars in the sky and twinkling lights on the island by night! DAY 11 • HOMEWARD BOUND SUNDAY MORNING: After breakfast we transfer to the airport for our short flight back to Athens (approx. 35 min.) to connect with our flight home to the States. THE GREECE DELUXE TOUR ENDS TODAY. THE 3-NIGHT CRETE EXTENSION CONTINUES ON! You can go home now, but when will you be back to the eastern Med? How about Crete? It’s a rich, historical island with amazing beaches, beautiful people and super food. The extension includes daily private sightseeing with your own guide. Breakfast daily is included, but lunches and dinners are on-your-own over these 3 days. You’ll love Crete! DAY 11 • SANTORINI » HERAKLION, CRETE SUNDAY AFTERNOON: This afternoon we enjoy our high-speed ferry (under 2 hours), from the Port of Santorini to Heraklion, the capital of Crete. Upon arrival, you’ll be met by your tour guide and will be transferred to your hotel. Dinner is on your own and overnight in Heraklion. DAY 12 • PRIVATE TOUR TO KNOSSOS » HERAKLION CITY TOUR MONDAY: After breakfast, we’ll meet the ancient Minoan people of Crete – one of the first civilizations in Europe from 4000 years ago. See the well-restored Palace of Knossos, the centerpiece of their culture. You’ll be amazed by their technology – especially their water management – before the Romans! History is very much alive in Heraklion, just as in most Greek cities. We’ll see it all! The central square surrounded by stores and restaurants, dominated by the “Fountain of the Lions” built by Morozini, the Venetian governor in 1628. We’ll return to our hotel for a free afternoon to relax or explore Heraklion into the night. Enjoy your free evening! DAY 13 HERAKLION » TOUR TO ELOUNDA » SPINALONGA » AGIOS NIKOLAOS TUESDAY: After breakfast, we head east from Heraklion to the municipality of Agios Nikolaos which features the towns of Elounda, and the famous island of Spinalonga. Let’s check it out! Elounda is just over an hour away. Then, a brief sailing to the uninhabited island of Spinalonga. This tiny islet is a very well-preserved Venetian fortress town. Its later, more tragic history was as the last leper colony of Europe, from 1903-1957. There are no residents and no hotels here. But it’s a big attraction for locals, vacationers, and film makers alike. Of course, you’ll have your camera! We’ll sail back to Elounda with time for lunch on our own. Then we’ll check-out the center of charming Agios Nikolaos with its many beaches, restaurants, bars and shops. Don’t miss a small, charming lake called “Voulismeni”, which is located below the cliffs in the city-center. The Goddess Athena bathed here – so you could do worse! Later this afternoon we head back to our hotel in Heraklion. DAY 14 • HERAKLION » ATHENS » U.S.A WEDNESDAY: After breakfast, we’re sorry to say, it’s off to the short flight to Athens, connecting to your international flight back to the USA. No tears! We’ll all be in touch with our traveling companions and maybe meet on our next Perillo Tour! Couple Enjoying Pyrgos Summer in Greece Beautiful Oia CRETE Fira Athens Mykonos Delos Oia Santorini Pyrgos Akrotiri Heraklion Knossos Elounda Spinalonga Agios Nikolaos Cape Sounion Piraeus Port Day Visit Overnight Stay 3 5