Overview:
With our new Honeymoon in Greece itinerary, you will discover historical Athens, and the unique islands of Naxos and Santorini. Explore the tastes and aromas of the Greek culinary tradition, and taste outstanding wines from the oldest vineyards in Europe. An experience that will leave you with a lifetime of memories!
The volcanic island of Santorini with its fertile soils provide a softer landscape of silvery olive trees, fields of tomatoes and neatly pegged vineyards that produce dry & sweet amber-colored wine.
The biggest and most fertile among the cluster of small islands called "the Cyclades", Naxos has a culinary history that dates back to thousands of years ago. With its forests, rivers, waterfalls, olive groves, marble quarries, vineyards and livestock, Naxos has always been a lush, self-sufficient island, deeply appreciated by those who know how to value the blessed land and all its produce, warm-hearted people and a strong folklore element.
PACKAGE INCLUDES:
- 3 nights hotel accommodation in Santorini island
- 3 nights hotel accommodation in Naxos island
- 3 nights hotel accommodation in Athens
- Air tickets Athens to Santorini
- High Speed ferry tickets Santorini - Naxos - Athens
- Santorini Semi Private Sunset Catamaran Cruise
- Santorini Small Group wine tour
- Naxos Cheese & Wine small group tour
- Athens Highlights Mythology small group tour
- Athens Food Tour
- All transfers as mentioned
- Daily breakfast
- 24 hour assistance phone number
- All taxes (except hotel overnight tax)
PACKAGE EXCLUDES:
- Travel insurance
- International flights
- Personal expenses
- Gratuities
Itinerary
DAY 1: ATHENS / SANTORINI
Arrival in Athens. Connecting flight to Santorini island. Upon arrival you will be met and transferred to your hotel to start your honeymoon.
DAY 2: SANTORINI SEMI PRIVATE CATAMARAN CRUISE
Today, you will do a 5 hour semi-private catamaran cruise along the caldera. Sail by the volcano, swim in the hot springs, visit secluded beaches and more. Includes BBQ meal and local wine.
DAY 3: SANTORINI SMALL GROUP WINE TOUR
This is the best choice if you want to explore the magic world of the Santorini volcanic wines. Enjoy a stimulating tasting experience under the guidance of our experienced wine experts, visit three selected wineries, learn all about the local grape varieties and the viticulture of Santorini. Taste and admire the real spirit of Santorini with our signature Santorini Wine Roads Tour. This tour is ideal for all visitors as it gives the opportunity to learn in an entertaining way all there is to know about the wine culture of the island! The only thing you need to do is share with us the feelings that the tastes of Santorini wines create to your palate and your heart!
DAY 4: SANTORINI / NAXOS
At the indicated time you will be transferred to the port for the ferry to Naxos island. Upon arrival in Naxos, you will be transferred to your hotel. Balance of day at leisure.
DAY 5: CHEESE & WINE TOUR
In a small cheese farm located deep into mainland Naxos, you’ll get the chance to observe and perhaps participate in the traditional cheese-making process while getting to know the loving owners and tasting all kinds of local delicacies and house wine, as well as some renowned Naxian cheese still hot from the cauldron!
Next up, a beautiful vineyard, where the owner will be expecting you to show you around his dear vines while commenting on indigenous varieties and traditional vs modern methods, before sitting at the patio to enjoy a tasting of all the products of the vineyard.
DAY 6: NAXOS
Days at leisure to discover the island. Naxos features especially fertile soil and produces enormous crops of both olives and grapes, and its very own Naxian wine. With charming mountain villages, superb beaches and endless Greek sunshine, it is easy to see why the island has become so popular. The island has plenty to see and do: the highest mountains in the Cyclades, intriguing fertile central valleys, a spectacular north coast and long, marvelously sandy beaches in the southwest.
DAY 7: NAXOS / ATHENS
At the indicated time you will be transferred to the port for your ferry to Athens. Upon arrival in Athens you will be transferred to your selected hotel.
DAY 8: ATHENS HIGHLIGHTS MYTHOLOGY TOUR
Start your tour at the magnificent Temple of Olympian Zeus which was, and still is, the unofficial entry point to Athens and the mythological start of this glorious city.
From there, your English-speaking guide will take you all the way to the Theater of Dionysus and the Acropolis to visit the Temple of Athena Nike, the Temple of Erechtheion, the Propylaia and of course, the marvelous Parthenon.
It is here that the most famous ancient myths come to life, stories about Gods and Heroes, such as almighty Zeus, Athena, Goddess of Wisdom and protector of Athens, Poseidon, God of the Sea, Dionysus, God of Wine and many more. But what’s even more intriguing is that you’ll also find out what truths hide behind these myths and why the Ancient Greeks created them.
Your tour back in time continues to the Ancient Agora. It is here that democracy was born and where great philosophers such as Socrates spoke about global truths. Here you’ll have a rare chance to see the Hephaisteion, the most perfectly preserved of Greece’s temples and one shared between Athena and the God of the forge, Hephaestus. You ‘ll hear more mythical stories about Theseus and the Minotaur, the jealous wife of Zeus, Hera and Aphrodite, Goddess of love and beauty.
This walk will also help you figure out how this city was created and how it rose to become one of the greatest cities of the old world, how Athens managed to create such a reputation and such monuments that are still immortal and legendary. Just like their Gods.
DAY 9: ATHENS FOOD TOUR
Immerse yourself in the world of Greek food. The smells and the range of products in specialty food shops and the bustle of open-air markets will all make your taste buds sing!
Sample unique local delicacies, from small-batch olive oils and baklava to souvlaki and bougatsa (cream-filled phyllo pastry).
Find out more about the Mediterranean diet, what it really consists of and why it’s so good for you.
DAY 10: ATHENS AIRPORT
According to your international flight departure time, you will be transferred to the airport. END OF SERVICES
Optional Tours
Naxos Town Half day Walking tour
A pinch of history in an afternoon stroll through the town’s main sites, local liqueur and cocktails tasting, a climb up the Venetian castle to enjoy the breathtaking view, visits to a traditional product shop and a family-owned tavern where you will savor local recipes. And to top it all off, a delicious wine tasting for all you wine lovers out there.
A pinch of history in an afternoon stroll through the town’s main sites, local liqueur and cocktails tasting, a climb up the Venetian castle to enjoy the breathtaking view, visits to a traditional product shop and a family-owned tavern where you will savor local recipes. And to top it all off, a delicious wine tasting for all you wine lovers out there.
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