Explore Greece 2024

  • TOUR

    Code: 6352 Type: Land Only
  • DESTINATION

    Greece
  • STAY

    Days: 10 days Nights: 8 nights
  • Dates

    Departure: Monday April 8th, 2024 Return: Wednesday April 17th, 2024
  • Price

    From: $2940 Deposit: $500 Final Payment Date: 02/02/2024
  • BROCHURE

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DAY 1 - Departure

Monday April 8th, 2024

Depart from USA to Athens, Greece

DAY 2 - ATHENS

Tuesday April 9th, 2024 | D

Arrival in Athens. You will be greeted by a local English-speaking representative that will assist with your transfer to your hotel. 

Check-In at your hotel for 1 night; dinner and a well-deserved night’s sleep.

 

 

DAY 3 - MYKONOS

Wednesday April 10th, 2024 | B | D

Breakfast at your hotel followed by coach transfer to Pirreaus to take the ferry to Mykonos.
Upon arrival in Mykonos, a coach transfer will take you to your hotel. Check in for 2 nights. Dinner at a local taverna.

 

DAY 4 - MYKONOS

Thursday April 11th, 2024 | B

Breakfast at your hotel followed by a full day at leisure to explore exciting and vibrant Mykonos. 

 

DAY 5 - PAROS

Friday April 12th, 2024 | B | D

Breakfast at your hotel followed by coach transfer to your ferry to go to the island of Paros. Upon arrival in Paros, a coach transfer will take you to your hotel. Check in for 2 nights.
Dinner at a local taverna.

 

 

DAY 6 - PAROS

Saturday April 13th, 2024 | B

Breakfast at your hotel followed by a full day at leisure to explore the sights of Paros. Paros is one of the most popular islands of the Cyclades. It is famous for its golden beaches, picturesque villages and of course its nightlife.  

DAY 7 - SANTORINI

Sunday April 14th, 2024 | B | D

Breakfast at your hotel followed by a coach transfer to take the ferry to Santorini. Upon arrival in Santorini, a coach transfer will take you to your hotel. Check-in for 2 nights.
Dinner at a local taverna.

DAY 8 - SANTORINI

Monday April 15th, 2024 | B | L

Breakfast at your hotel. Today, you will enjoy lunch with a visit to a winery where you will have fun making lunch in a cooking class (transfers, driver and assistant are included in the services).

DAY 9 - ATHENS

Tuesday April 16th, 2024 | B

Breakfast at your hotel. Coach transfer to take the ferry to Piraeus. Upon arrival, a coach transfer will take you to your hotel. Check-in for 1 night. Some free time to enjoy Athens a little more before your departure back home the next day.

 

DAY 10 - RETURN

Wednesday April 17th, 2024 | B

Breakfast at your hotel. Departure coach transfer to the airport for your return flight back to the USA.

Hotel Details

Proposed Hotels

Athens
Fresh Hotel 4* https://www.freshhotel.gr

Athens’ heartbeat is pumping in and around Fresh Hotel. An urban resort with an unconventional atmosphere and totally personalized service, offering you the true sense of hospitality. A stylish hotel with minimal lines and vibrant colors, that create an absolutely cool environment surrounding you with the unforgettable feeling of calmness.

Mykonos
Semeli Hotel 4*  https//www.semelihotel.gr

Designed with the discerning traveler in mind, in sync with its iconic, whitewashed surroundings, the Semeli luxury hotel Mykonos is perched on a slope in a quiet but central corner of Chora. Close to the action but safely removed from the buzz and hubbub, with commanding Aegean Sea Views.

Paros
Narges Hotel 4* https//www.narges.gr

Welcome to Narges Hotel on Paros Island. A unique place for ideal vacations. The hotel is ready to offer hospitality, in an A’ Class Hotel, in traditional Cycladic architecture on Aliki beach, always with a smile.

Santorini
El Greco Hotel 4* https://elgreco.com.gr/

El Greco Resort & Spa welcomes you in a place that combines simplicity with beauty and can make your stay at this resort a truly unforgettable experience. Biggest hotel in Santorini Island, is located minutes away from the center of the magnificent capital of Santorini, Fira, a vibrant place full of life and excitement. Offers an adult only spa center, 5 outdoor swimming pools and 1 indoor pool.

 

Services Included

  • 2 x nights accommodation Athens (1st night & last night of itinerary) 
  • 2 x nights accommodation Mykonos
  • 2 x nights accommodation Paros
  • 2 x nights accommodation Santorini
  • Breakfast daily at your hotel(s)
  • 3 dinners at a local taverna (Athens, Mykonos, Paros)
  • 1 lunch at a winery in Santorini that includes a cooking class 
  • All ferry tickets 
  • English speaking guide 
  • Private mini-bus, deluxe air conditioned for the transfers from/to the port/hotel and for the transfers from/to the airport/hotel on the arrival and departure days
  • Accommodation tax, third party liability insurance & VAT (value added tax)

 

Services Not Included

  • Air flights USA/Greece 
  • Excess baggage fees at the airport
  • Single room supplement + $1130
  • Passport and visa fees: Passport to be valid until October 17, 2024
  • Optional travel insurance in case of trip cancellation 
  • Additional excursions or activities not mentioned in itinerary or reserved in advance
  • Transportation except where noted in the itinerary
  • Upgrade to hotel accommodations and activities 
  • Cost of personal items: phone, drinks, souvenirs, laundry, etc. 
  • ETIAS travel authorization at approx. $10 ETIAS website
  • Any services not listed above as “included”

 

Price Info

$2940 per person sharing a double room

$1130 for single room supplement

$500 deposit due upon registration by July 7, 2023

Final payment due: February 2, 2024

 

 

AIR SCHEDULE

Terms and Conditions

Celestial Voyagers Terms and Conditions relate to specific contracts with various suppliers. The policies and regulations below must be strictly enforced.

Payment Schedule

$500 deposit due upon registration by July 7, 2023

Balance of trip cost 65 days prior to departure date (on or before February 2, 2024) 

For any payment received late, after each deadline, a late fee of $50 will apply

Cancellations

All changes and cancellations must be provided in writing. The following penalties apply with the
number of days prior to departure and are subject to change based on supplier updates:

January 8, 2024 – February 8, 2024:     $500.00
February 9, 2024 – March 10, 2024:    50% of trip cost
March 11, 2024 – April 8, 2024:             100% penalty 

  • 100% of the total trip cost in case of no-show
  • $50 late fee when payment is received after the deadline
  • $50 bank fee for unpaid returned check

Processing Fee: For any cancellation received after the deposit is made and before the balance is paid,
there will be a processing fee assessed of $150.00 per person 

We highly recommend to protect yourself with a trip cancellation insurance

Travel Insurance

Travel Insurance is highly recommended

We advise all travelers to purchase travel insurance in case of any unforeseen circumstances and if you are no longer able to travel. We offer the following insurance policies through Allianz Travel Insurance: Basic, Classic, and Classic with cancel anytime. Prices vary with age and amount insured.  Click on the link below for more details:

https://keyword.celestialvoyagers.com/leisure/leisure-insurance-passports-visas/

Payment Methods

  1. Online: During your registration, you can submit your payment by e-check or by credit card (Visa, MasterCard, Discover & American Express). There is a 3% service fee for all online payments. To avoid this fee, you can mail a check or money order.
  2. Phone: We accept credit card & e-check payments by phone. Credit card payments incur a 3% service fee but there is no service fee for e-checks.
  3. Post Mail: You could also mail a paper check or a money order. Checks should be made payable to “Celestial Voyagers” and mailed to the address in the “Contact Us” section.
  4. Payment via Zelle

Additional Information

Passports and Visas

Passport Most countries require that a passport be valid for six months beyond the completion of a trip. If your passport expires before October 17, 2024, you must apply to renew your passport. 

Visa

Starting in 2024, U.S. passport holders traveling to Europe will need to apply for authorization through the European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS) before their visit.

If you are not a US citizen please check with the consulate of  Greece or a visa agency for the latest requirements. You will also need a re-entry permit to return to the USA.

For more information talk to:

Diana is an independent senior operations consultant who has been working with Celestial Voyagers for over 25 years. With a background in marketing and logistics, she also works with the Celestial Voyagers team as a Tour Leader for group travel.