Perillo Tours 2027

CRETE Piraeus Port Fira Athens Mykonos Delos Oia Santorini Pyrgos Akrotiri Heraklion Knossos Elounda Spinalonga Agios Nikolaos Cape Sounion DAY TRIP / VISIT OVERNIGHT STAY DAY 7 • MYKONOS » SANTORINI WEDNESDAY: Today we depaŒ Mykonos for Santorini by super fast ferry. Upon arrival to Santorini, you will be transferred to your hotel in Fira. Late a©ernoon, you will be picked up for a Fira walking tour followed by dinner. DAY 8 • SANTORINI » ISLAND TOUR » WINE TASTING LUNCH 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. A©er, we’ll return to our hotel to relax, or explore a bit more! DAY 9 • SANTORINI » CATAMARAN SUNSET CRUISE FRIDAY: The morning is at leisure. This a©ernoon, 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 desseŒ. Marvel at the shimmering stars in the sky and twinkling lights on the island by night! DAY 10 • HOMEWARD BOUND SATURDAY: A©er breakfast we transfer to the airpoŒ for our shoŒ flight back to Athens (approx. 35 min.) to connect with our flight home to the States. THE DELUXE GREECE TOUR ENDS TODAY. THE 3-NIGHT CRETE 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 10 • SANTORINI » HERAKLION, CRETE » ELOUNDA SATURDAY: This a©ernoon we enjoy our high-speed ferry (under 2 hours), from the PoŒ 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 in Elounda. Dinner is on your own and overnight in Heraklion. DAY 11 • ELOUNDA » PRIVATE TOUR TO KNOSSOS » HERAKLION CITY TOUR SUNDAY: A©er 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 a©ernoon to relax or explore Elounda into the night. Enjoy your free evening! DAY 12 • ELOUNDA » TOUR TO SPINALONGA » ELOUNDA » AGIOS NIKOLAOS MONDAY: A©er breakfast, we depaŒ for a brief sailing to the uninhabited island of Spinalonga. This tiny islet is a very well-preserved Venetian foŒress 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 aˆraction 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 a©ernoon we head back to our hotel in Elounda. DAY 13 • ELOUNDA » HERAKLION » ATHENS » USA TUESDAY: Later this morning we’ll depaŒ from our hotel in Elounda and head to Heraklion AirpoŒ for the 50-minute flight to Athens where we will then go our separate ways back to the U.S.A. OUR LUXURY GREECE HOTELS : NOTE: Occasionally, hotels of equal or superior quality may be used. ATHENS – Divani Palace Acropolis (5-STAR) MYKONOS – Petasos Beach ResoŒ & Spa (4-STAR) SANTORINI – Orama Hotel & Spa (5-STAR) CRETE – Elounda Bay Palace (5-STAR) Triple Room deduct $300 pp from the Double Rate. Kids under 12 sharing with 2 adults pay 50% of the Double Rate. 2027 DATES & LAND -ONLY RATES Save $100 per person if ALL payments are made by check or our new easy online ACH payment. Kids rate does not qualify. See page 78 about our low ai¥ares DEPART–RETURN (Thu-Sat) PER PERSON IN A DOUBLE SOLO TRAVELER May 6 - 15 5875 8875 May 13 - 22 5990 8990 May 20 - 29 6250 9250 May 27 - Jun 5 6450 9450 Jun 3 - 12 6775 9775 Jun 17 - 26 6775 9775 Jul 8 - 17 6975 9975 Aug 5 - 14 6975 9975 Sep 2 - 11 6975 9975 Sep 9 - 18 6975 9975 Sep 16 - 25 6650 9650 Sep 23 - Oct 2 6650 9650 Sep 30 - Oct 9 6290 9290 Oct 7 - 16 6190 9190 DELUXE GREECE • 10 DAYS DELUXE GREECE WITH 3-NIGHT CRETE EXTENSION • 13 DAYS DEPART–RETURN (Thu-Tue) PER PERSON IN A DOUBLE SOLO TRAVELER May 6 - 18 7975 10975 May 13 - 25 8175 11175 May 20 - Jun 1 8275 11275 May 27 - Jun 8 8450 11450 Jun 3 - 15 8875 11875 Jun 17 - 29 8875 11875 Jul 8 - 20 9775 12775 Aug 5 - 17 9775 12775 Sep 2 - 14 8975 11975 Sep 9 - 21 8975 11975 Sep 16 - 28 8675 11675 Sep 23 - Oct 5 8675 11675 Sep 30 - Oct 12 8250 11250 Oct 7 - 19 7950 10950 4 3