12 Days / 10 Nights Starting at $5995 PP (Land Rate)
Before the Roman Empire, there was Greece—the Island Empire with 6000 islands in all. If it’s your first time, expect a life-altering experience. View beautiful Athens from high atop the Acropolis. Visit the islands, each with different shapes, sizes and personalities. Lay a towel out on the most beautiful beaches in the world. Taste the seafood, meats, cheeses, vegetables and wines—as fresh as God intended.
Welcome to Greece, the Perillo way—authentic, friendly, and, of course, with excellent accommodations.
Itinerary
THURSDAY - Your overnight flight to Greece may bring on dreams of Zeus and Apollo, but fear not, the gods are on your side tonight. After all – we’re visiting their homeland!
FRIDAY - Upon arrival to Athens’ newly constructed airport, your Perillo Tours representative will greet you and privately transfer you to your deluxe 5-star hotel in the heart of Athens. You will be assisted with your check-in for a smooth and effortless experience.
Time to relax and adjust to your new time. We’ve arranged a welcome cocktail followed by a scrumptious roof top dinner with breathtaking views as you watch the sunset.
SATURDAY - Begin your journey back to ancient Greece, “the cradle of civilization”. Your sightseeing tour brings us to the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, the Royal Palace, the Pan-Athenian Stadium and the Temple of Olympian Zeus. Stop at the first Olympic Games of the modern era held in 1896 followed by the world-famous Acropolis.
Visit the architectural masterpieces of the Golden Age of Athens: the Propylaea, the Temple of Athena Nike, the Erechtheio and finally—the glorious Parthenon and the Acropolis Museum, with its many priceless artifacts.
After, a fun walking tour in the Plaka and central market. We stop for lunch at a typical local taverna. The rest of the day is at leisure to shop or just stroll.
SUNDAY - Morning is at leisure. In the afternoon we depart for Cape Sounion. Marvel over one of Greece’s most photographed monuments on this half-day tour to the Temple of Poseidon from Athens.
Wind your way along the coastal cliffs and beaches on the scenic drive to Cape Sounion, then grab your camera as you spot the magnificent remains of the Temple of Poseidon, perched high on the sea cliffs.
You have a chance to get up close to the ancient monument, explore ruins dating back to 444 BC, and soak up the impressive coastal views. Dinner follows at a local fish restaurant before returning to your hotel.
MONDAY - After breakfast we depart for Piraeus Port to board the highspeed ferry to Mykonos Island.
On this jet-set island, beautiful beaches, chic boutiques, and elegant nightclubs - all vie for the tourist’s attention. Beneath its sophisticated surface, however, lies a quintessential Greek island. Hundreds of tiny chapels dot the island and sheep graze in the shadow of whitewashed windmills.
Visit Little Venice in Mykonos, find a table on the waterfront and bask in the serenity of sunset over the picturesque harbor. Be sure to send your regards to Pete the Pelican.
TUESDAY - Located only 3 ½ nautical miles from Mykonos by ship, in ancient times Delos was the spiritual center of the Cycladic Islands and as the mythical birthplace of Apollo, it was considered a sacred island.
Today Delos is essentially a large archeological site, with its ruins taking up almost 1-square mile and with no inhabitants except members of the French School of Archeology who have been excavating the island for over 100-years. Overnight stays on the island are forbidden.
Return for a leisure this afternoon. Evening a dinner awaits you in the town.
WEDNESDAY - After breakfast the day is at leisure to explore, swim or shop till you drop. If so inclined, we offer an optional cooking class to learn a traditional Mykonian dish from the freshest of ingredients.
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.
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!
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!
SUNDAY - Later this morning we'll head to Santorini airport for the 45-minute flight back to Athens. We'll stay at the convenient and beautiful 5-star Sofitel Athens Airport hotel.
Tonight is our farewell dinner at the hotel with our traveling friends, our tour leader and our memories of an unforgettable journey from ancient times to today.
MONDAY - Your tour leader will escort you inside the terminal for your flight home.
Inclusions
- Athens: 4 nights at the 5-Star deluxe Divani Palace Acropolis (or similar)
- Mykonos: 3 nights at the 4-Star Superior First Class Petasos Beach Resort (or similar)
- Santorini: 3 nights at the 5-Star deluxe Orama Hotel & Spa (or similar)
- Private transfers throughout
- Porterage at all hotels
- Welcome cocktail and welcome dinner in Athens
- All sightseeing and transportation described in itinerary
- Breakfast Daily
- 5 Dinners
- 2 Lunches
- Private Sunset Catamaran cruise including BBQ meal and drinks
- Inter-island high-speed ferry in Business Class
- Air ticket from Santorini to Athens in economy seats including luggage totaling 52 pounds
- English Speaking qualified escort throughout the program from day 1 to day 11
Dates & Rates
| Depart - Return |
Per Person in a Double |
Solo Traveler |
|---|---|---|
| May 1 - May 12 | $5,995 | $8,495 |
| May 8 - May 19 | $6,050 | Last Seats! |
| May 15 - May 26 | $6,150 | $8,650 |
| May 22 - Jun 2 | $6,150 | $8,650 |
| May 29 - Jun 9 | $6,395 | $8,895 |
| Jun 5 - Jun 16 | $6,995 | $9,495 |
| Jun 12 - Jun 23 | $6,995 | $9,495 |
| Jun 19 - Jun 30 | $6,995 | $9,495 |
| Jun 26 - Jul 7 | $7,250 | $9,750 |
| Jul 3 - Jul 14 | $7,250 | $9,750 |
| Jul 10 - Jul 21 | $7,695 | $10,195 |
| Jul 17 - Jul 28 | $7,695 | $10,195 |
| Jul 24 - Aug 4 | $7,695 | $10,195 |
| Jul 31 - Aug 11 | $7,695 | $10,195 |
| Aug 7 - Aug 18 | $7,695 | $10,195 |
| Aug 14 - Aug 25 | $7,695 | $10,195 |
| Aug 21 - Sep 1 | $7,695 | $10,195 |
| Aug 28 - Sep 8 | $7,250 | $9,750 |
| Sep 4 - Sep 15 | $7,250 | $9,750 |
| Sep 18 - Sep 29 | $6,395 | $8,895 |
| Sep 25 - Oct 6 | $6,395 | $8,895 |
| Oct 2 - Oct 13 | $6,150 | $8,650 |
| Oct 9 - Oct 20 | $5,995 | $8,495 |
Triple room deduct $500 per person from the Double rate.
Hotel Info
Divani Palace Acropolis
This luxury hotel is ideally located right on prestigious Syntagma (Constitution) Square, opposite the Houses of Parliament with the changing of the Guards and within walking distance of the Acropolis Museum, Plaka, Monastiraki, Kolonaki, shopping and night life districts.
Athens
Petasos Beach Resort & Spa
Just steps from the beach, and in the center of the town of Platys Gialos is the Petasos Beach Resort. It’s smack in the center of the finest restaurants, clubs and activities in this beach town. Guest rooms offer a flat screen TV, a minibar, and air conditioning, free Wi-Fi.
Mykonos
Orama Hotel & Spa
Situated 100 yards from the center of Thira, the Orama offers 3 outdoor pools and deluxe rooms with free Wi-Fi. Rooms are bright and modernly furnished with air conditioning, flat-screen TV, fridge, private bathroom, balcony or veranda, double-glazed windows and safety boxes. The property has a great buffet restaurant for breakfast.
Santorini
Sofitel Athens Airport Hotel
The Sofitel Athens Airport Hotel offers generous open spaces and marble floors, an exquisite rooftop restaurant and superb indoor pool, both with spectacular views. Sofitel Athens Airport is your exquisite haven of tranquility only a few steps from Athens International Airport.
Athens
Air Info
Airfares are unpredictable and impossible to estimate at time of brochure printing. Your airfare can range anywhere from approximately $800 to $1,600 depending on your departure city. Additionally, current departure tax and fuel surcharges are approximately $650 per person and are subject to change.
Your exact airfare will be advised within 3 business days of booking your tour. You are under no obligation to accept Perillo's air schedule and quote. However, payment for tickets issued by Perillo Tours is due with "final payment."
Airfares DO include your roundtrip airport transfer in Greece at scheduled times, provided you arrive and depart on scheduled tour dates. If you wish to arrive earlier or extend your stay, airport transfers are not included.
Book Early
We strongly recommend you BOOK EARLY as lowest airfares are on a first-come, first-serve basis. Plus, more availability on the most convenient flights and best seats.
Affordable Upgrades
When you purchase your Coach ticket through Perillo Tours, you can upgrade to "Premium Economy" on select flights starting at $550 each way. For ultimate comfort enjoy Business Class/First Class for a surcharge of as little as $3,000 per person.
Security Measures
The Transportation Security Administration requires all passengers to provide the exact name as it appears on the government-issued passport, passport number, expiration date, date of birth and gender when making airline reservations. This information will be requested at time of booking for all flight arrangements made through Perillo Tours.
CRITICALLY IMPORTANT: Name corrections are subject to change fees, so please have your passport in-hand when calling us for flight reservations.
Arranging your own air?
Roundtrip airport transfers are provided if you are arriving on the scheduled tour date. If you are staying pre or post your tour, please call our office at 800-431-1515 or click here for more information.
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Just returned from the Vesuvious tour from 28 Aug to 6 Sep. What a wonderful experience! Would consider another Perillo tour for sure! The key to the great experience I had on this tour was largely through the efforts of your tour coordinator, Rosella.
Mr. & Mrs. J.A.
What is the definition of Perillo Tours: PERFECTO!!!!!.
Perillo Tours met and exceeded all of our expectations. From the first day when our Tour Director Irena met us at the airport till the last day of our trip when she took us back to the airport. This was a carefree and stress free vacation , the only thing we were responsible for was being on time for our scheduled tours and dinner. The hotels were exceptional. Our favorite was the Westin Europa & Regina Hotel in Venice . We had a different tour guide in each city that we visited. Their knowledge of the museums and church's that we visited was incredible. This was the trip that we dreamed of to celebrate our 25th anniversary. Thank you Steve Perillo and your team. A special thanks to our tour director Irena for treating us like family.
Mrs. P.V.
