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.
Included: Dinner
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.
Included: Breakfast, Lunch
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.
Included: Breakfast, Dinner
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.
Included: Breakfast
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.
Included: Breakfast, Dinner
WEDNESDAY - 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.
Included: Breakfast, Dinner
THURSDAY - 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!
Included: Breakfast, Lunch
FRIDAY - 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!
Included: Breakfast, Dinner
SATURDAY - 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.
Included: Breakfast
Inclusions
- Athens: 3 nights at the 5-Star deluxe Divani Palace Acropolis (or similar)
- Mykonos: 2 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)
- High speed ferries from Athens to Santorini in Business Class
- Transfers throughout
- English Speaking Escort throughout the program from Day 2 to Day 10
- Welcome cocktail and welcome dinner in Athens
- All sightseeing and transportation described in itinerary
- Breakfast Daily
- 5 Dinners (including welcome dinner & sunset cruise dinner)
- 2 Lunches
- Private Sunset Catamaran cruise including BBQ meal and drinks
- Santorini Wine Tasting
Dates & Rates
| Depart - Return |
Per Person in a Double |
Solo Traveler |
|---|---|---|
| May 6 - May 15 | $5,875 | $8,875 |
| May 13 - May 22 | $5,990 | $8,990 |
| May 20 - May 29 | $6,250 | $9,250 |
| May 27 - Jun 5 | $6,450 | $9,450 |
| Jun 3 - Jun 12 | $6,775 | $9,775 |
| Jun 17 - Jun 26 | $6,775 | $9,775 |
| Jul 8 - Jul 17 | $6,975 | $9,975 |
| Aug 5 - Aug 14 | $6,975 | $9,975 |
| Sep 2 - Sep 11 | $6,975 | $9,975 |
| Sep 9 - Sep 18 | $6,975 | $9,975 |
| Sep 16 - Sep 25 | $6,650 | $9,650 |
| Sep 23 - Oct 2 | $6,650 | $9,650 |
| Sep 30 - Oct 9 | $6,290 | $9,290 |
| Oct 7 - Oct 16 | $6,190 | $9,190 |
Triple room deduct $300 per person from the Double rate. Kids under 12 sharing with 2 adults deduct 50% 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
format_quote Testimonials
We just returned from the Greece tour, and it was wonderful. All of the hotels were 5 star, and the included meals were excellent! The tour guides were great, very knowledgeable and caring. The buses were clean, the hotels and bus drivers handle all our luggage. Wear comfortable walking shoes and enjoy your trip it was great!
Ms. M.G.
Had an amazing time on the Greece Deluxe Tour including the Crete extension (October 2-16). This was our third trip with PerilloTours and it did not disappoint. Our tour guide Dionysia was amazing! Visited so many interesting places and the food was outstanding! Would definitely recommend this tour if you want to visit Greece. Absolutely a bucket list trip we will remember forever!!
Mrs. T.P.
