Blue and White Greece 9 Days

Day 1: Depart from USA/Canada

Depart from the USA/Canada.

Day 2: Arrive in Athens

Arrive in Athens, the classical capital of Greece; Find your own transportation to your hotel or you can choose the optional private airport pick up service (U$120/person--Minimum to 2 ppl). The remainder of the day is at leisure to discover the ancient wonders of this city known as the cradle of Western Civilization and the birthplace of democracy.

Day 3: Athens - Delphi - Kalampaka

Drive through Thebes, Levadia and Arachova (famous for its bright multi-colored carpets) arrive in Delphi, the center of the Ancient World - the "Omphalos" (Navel of Earth). Delphi is the second-most important archeological site in Greece and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, famous for its theater, Temple of Apollo, and various ancient ruins.

The sanctuary of Delphi, set within a most spectacular landscape, was for many centuries the cultural and religious center and symbol of unity for the Hellenic world and seat of the Pythian Games, the second most important game in Greece after the Olympics.

The tour then visits the archaeological sites of Delphi and the Museum where one can gander at ancient archeological treasures, and marvel at its spectacular exhibits including the frieze of the Treasury of the Sifnians, the Sphinx of Naxos, the Statue of Antinous, the metopes of the Athenian treasury and the famous bronze Charioteer.

Day 4: Kalampaka - Athens

Today, the tour will begin at the [Meteora] where you will enjoy unique and impressive scenery with ageless [Monasteries], containing priceless historical and religious treasures, standing between earth and sky atop rock formations. The Meteora is the biggest and most important group of monasteries in Greece after those in Mount Athos. Designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1988 the landscape view of the Meteora is not only beautiful but also widely seen as inspiring and self-centering.

Back to Athens.

Optional Program: Dinner next to the sea: U$79/person

Includes : Transfer, Escort, 4course Menu, One glass of wine or beer or soft drinks

Join a beautiful ride pass Niarchos foundation cultural center and join dinner next to the sea in a posh area for locals

Day 5: Athens - Santorini

After the incredible site seeing and ancient exploration, it is time to relax. Your tour guide will inform you of the departure time. On your own, find your way to the port to catch a ferry to Santorini. One of Greece’s most beloved islands, Santorini is a beautiful island in the southern Aegean Sea, known for its blue-roofed houses and sunsets. Upon arrival in Santorini arrange for your own transportation to your hotel. The evening is at your leisure to explore the town. UTOvacation strongly suggests that you partake in a seafood dinner and sample the fresh and exquisite cuisine of this Greek Paradise.

Note: Ferry tickets are not included for this package. The ferry ride from Santorini to Athens is approximately 8-9 hours: U$89/person.

Note: High Speed Ferry Upgrade ride from Athens to Santorini is approximately 6 hours: U$139/person

Note: A 1-hour flight is available for purchase on your own or you can purchase via UTOvacation (U$199/person) at least 150 days in advance of your trip.

Day 6: Santorini

Enjoy and relax at the wonderful island of Santorini and its incredible views and ocean breeze. UTOvacation recommends that you visit the quaint towns of Fira and Oia and enjoy some coffee or some local cuisine. Worth noting that the sunsets of Oia are considered some of the most romantic in the world.

Day 7: Santorini - Athens

At the dedicated time as outlined by your guide, transfer to the port and catch a ferry back to Athens on your own. Upon arrival, arrange your own transportation to the hotel and enjoy your last few days in Greece. On day 8, you will have an opportunity to do some last-minute shopping, dining, or sightseeing.

Note: Ferry tickets are not included for this package. The ferry ride from Santorini to Athens is approximately 8-9 hours: U$89/person.

Note: High Speed Ferry Upgrade ride from Santorini to Athens is approximately 6 hours: U$139/person

Note: A 1-hour flight is available for purchase on your own or you can purchase via UTOvacation (U$199/person) at least 150 days in advance of your trip.

Day 8: Athens

Today you can explore Athens on your own or join UTOvacation on an incredible tour of the enchanting and glorious city of Athens.

Optional Tour: Ancient Athens Highlights Tour: U$99/person:

The UTOvacation optional tour of Athens focuses on exploring the core treasures of this ancient city, rich with historical and cultural significance. The first landmark visited will be the [Acropolis] an archaeological wonder and a UNESCO World Heritage site. The word acropolis means “Upper City” in Greek, the Acropolis is one of the most visited destinations in Europe. The aura of the Acropolis is truly an unforgettable experience and tourists from around the world marvel as they explore the site known as the birthplace of Western Civilization.

Within the Acropolis, your optional tour will then skip the long lines and bring you the ancient Greek temple of the Parthenon, which is dedicated to the goddess Athena, whom the people of Athens considered their patron. The Parthenon is considered the most important surviving building of Ancient Greece. Another structure dedicated to Athena is the Temple of Athena Nike, built-in 420 BC, with its placement on a bastion on the southwest corner of the Acropolis relatively close to the Propylaea which is the monumental gateway to the Acropolis. The temple of Erechtheion located on the north side of the Acropolis will also be visited which was dedicated to both Athena and Poseidon.

Next, your tour will bring you to the legendary [Temple of Zeus] a magnificent temple located in the center of Athens, the Greek capital. The Temple was built in the 5th century on the ancient site of Olympia. The temple is home to the Statue of Zeus, which is one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. This statue took nearly 13 years to complete and is one of Classical Greece’s most prized structures.

Following the Acropolis, the optional tour will continue in the heart of Athens and pass by the [Panathinaiko Stadium], [Amalia avenue], and view the [Arch of Hadrian] and visit the syntagma square, Ermou street. The group with then enjoy the views of various government buildings and elegant structures of the 19th century and drive-along Panepistimiou Street and view the [Catholic Cathedral], the [Academy of Athens], [University], and [National Library].

Arrival at the hotel in the afternoon.

Optional Program: Plaka dinner: U$79/person:

Includes: Transfer, Escort, 4course Menu, One glass of wine or beer or soft drinks

Short walking tour in the pedestrian streets of famous Plaka (where Ancient Athena used to be) and have dinner in a typical Greek taverna and taste Greek food.

Please note: if Covid restrictions are lifted this dinner will include live music but currently it is not allowed

Day 9: Depart from Athens

Today, make your own transfer to the airport for your departure flight or you can choose the optional private airport drop off service (U$120/person--Minimum to 2 ppl). Please note: the Hotel room check-out time is 11:00 AM, later check out is available for an additional cost.

Included:

1) Round-trip international flight from New York (All Airports) for NO additional charge

The following departure cities are available for additional charge:

Additional U$300/person	Los Angeles / Boston
Additional U$300/person	San Francisco / Chicago / Miami / Washington / Houston
Additional U$500/person	Seattle / Las Vegas / Atlanta / Austin / Charlotte / Dallas / Denver / Detroit / Memphis / Fort Lauderdale / Milwaukee / Orlando / San Jose / Oklahoma City / Philadelphia / Phoenix / Portland Oregon / Sacramento / San Antonio / San Diego / New Orleans
Additional U$700/person	Toronto / Vancouver / Montreal

Land only package without round-trip international flight ticket: minus U$300/person

2) Ground transportation between the cities ( Athens-Delphi-Kalambaka-Meteora-Athens )( BY BUS )

3) Hand-picked 4-star hotel accommodations

4) Sightseeing admission fees as listed on the agenda

5) Food as specified on the itinerary

Please note that if the flight for your tour is during the lunch or dinner time, your meal will be served on board by the airline.

6) Special cultural programs as specified in the schedule

7) Professional English speaking local tour expert

8) Air tax and fuel surcharge

Excluded:

1) Travel insurance.

2) Any personal expenses.

3) Tour Extensions and Optional programs.

4) Single Supplement Fee (Our tour price is based on double occupancy. If a single passenger is traveling alone and not sharing a room for the entire trip, the tour price charged to the single traveler will be double the standard tour price.)

5) A Mandatory Service Charge & Tipping U$160/person is required and payable by Credit Card Before Your Final Payment Due Date.

6) Baggage is not included in this tour fare. The passenger is responsible for paying the fees associated with Baggage cost if there are any to the Airline directly and prior to departure.

Optional Features

Optional Programs-(Choose before the trip):

☆ Breakfast Package( Day3-9): U$140/person.

☆ Express Flight: We are trying to put you on a direct flight. If this is not possible, you will take flights with limited layover time of less than 6 hours each way

Price: U$399/person

☆ Swift Flight: You will take a direct flight with no layover guaranteed (if there is (an) direct flight(s) service already existing between your departure gateway and the arrival gateway of your destination country)

Price: U$699/person

☆ 5-Star Hotel Upgrade: USD 899/Person.

☆ Upgrade To Business Class: USD 4000/Person.

☆ Private Airport Pick up: U$120/person (Minimum To 2 PP).

☆ Private Airport Drop off Service: U$120/person (Minimum To 2 PP).

☆ Flight Tickets from Athens to Santorini : U$199/person.

☆ Flight Tickets from Santorini to Athens: U$199/person.

☆ Ferry Tickets from Athens to Santorini (approximately 8-9 hours): U$89/person.

☆ Ferry Tickets from Santorini to Athens (approximately 8-9 hours): U$89/person.

☆ High Speed Ferry Upgrade ride from Athens to Santorini (approximately 6 hours): U$139/person.

☆ High Speed Ferry Upgrade ride from Santorini to Athens (approximately 6 hours): U$139/person.

Optional Programs (BOOK ONSITE):

☆ Day 4: Dinner next to the sea: U$79/person.

☆ Day 8: Ancient Athens Highlights Tour: U$99/person (Minimum To 10 PP).

☆ Day 8: Plaka dinner: U$79/person.

Tour Extensions:

1) Zakinthos 3 Nights Hotel and Flight Extension (Airport pick up and drop off service not included)

Price: U$1999/person

Single Supplement: U$1999

Included:

*4-star hotel accommodations with daily ABF (3 Nights in Zakinthos)

*Air Ticket change fee & fare difference from the original itinerary

*Domestic flight

2) Mykonos 3 Nights Hotel and Flight Extension (Airport pick up and drop off service not included)

Price: U$1799/person

Single Supplement: U$1799

Included:

*4-star hotel accommodations with daily ABF (3 Nights in Mykonos)

*Air Ticket change fee & fare difference from the original itinerary

*Domestic flight

3) Athens 3 Nights Hotel and Flight Extension (Airport pick up and drop off service not included)

Price: U$1599/person

Single Supplement: U$1599

Included:

*4-star hotel accommodations with daily ABF (3 Nights in Athens)

*Air Ticket change fee & fare difference from the original itinerary

4) Santorini 3 Nights Hotel and Flight Extension (Airport pick up and drop off service not included)

Price: U$1799/person

Single Supplement: U$1799

Included:

*4-star hotel accommodations with daily ABF (3 Nights in Santorini)

*Air Ticket change fee & fare difference from the original itinerary

5) Crete Island 3 Nights Hotel and Flight Extension (Airport pick up and drop off service not included)

Price: U$1999/person

Single Supplement: U$1999

Included:

*4-star hotel accommodations with daily ABF (3 Nights in Crete after Santorini)

*Air Ticket change fee & fare difference from the original itinerary

*Domestic flight or Ferry to/from Santorini to Crete

Stay Like A Local-Extensions:

1) Return Flight Extension-3 DAYS （Drop Off Service Not included )

Price: U$1299/person

Included:

*Air Ticket change fee & fare difference from the original itinerary

2) Return Flight Extension-5 DAYS （Drop Off Service Not included)

Price: U$1399/person

Included:

*Air Ticket change fee & fare difference from the original itinerary

3) Return Flight Extension: 6-20 DAYS (Drop Off Service Not included)

Price: U$1499/person

Included:

*Air Ticket change fee & fare difference from the original itinerary

*Please note the exact departure date may be selected at a later point prior to final payment or you may specify your preferred return date in the "Remark" Column.

4) Return Flight Extension: 6-30 DAYS （Drop Off Service Not included) (Depart from other European Cities)

Price: U$1899/person

Included:

*Air Ticket change fee & fare difference from the original itinerary

*Please note the exact departure date or return city may be selected at a later point prior to final payment or you may specify your preferred return date in the "Remark" Column.

*Return flight from Milan / Venice / Rome / London / Dublin / Barcelona / Madrid / Lisbon / Amsterdam / Brussels / Zurich / Berlin / Munich / Frankfurt / Prague / Vienna / Budapest

Visa

GREECE DOES NOT REQUIRE A VISA FOR USA & CANADA PASSPORT HOLDERS.

Visit the "IATA Travel Centre" for detailed information on country-specific passport, visa and health requirements:

https://www.iatatravelcentre.com/passport-visa-health-travel-document-requirements.htm

Starting from 2025, all visitors that currently do not need a visa to enter Europe will be expected to apply for an ETIAS travel authorization (European Travel Information and Authorization System).

Learn about ETIAS：https://www.etiasvisa.com