Trip Overview

DEPOSIT DUE: Friday, April 17!

Date(s): June 23 - July 2, 2009

# of Nights: 9 Nights: Athens (3), Santorini (3), Mykonos (3)

Price: Was $1790; Now $1690 per person (double-occupancy)!

Details: Prices are per person based on double-occupancy and do not include air. Air is available from most US cities, call for current rates. A roommate of the same sex can be assigned for single travelers upon request. Single occupancy surcharge of $50/per night applies for private room requests.

Deposit Amount: $500 per person

Deposit Due By: Within 3 days of booking

Since launching our Ireland tours, Tenon Tours has had the pleasure of working with hundreds of travelers from all areas of the US and Canada. While our year-round focus remains on Ireland, we have had several satisfied customers specifically request a tour to Greece for the summer of 2009. This trip is designed to give you the best of Greece and provides premiere hotels, high-speed ferries, optional tours, amazing sights, and overall good company with those traveling with you. This can be considered a trip for everybody from a singles trip to Greece to a family trip to Greece. For some of our dedicated travelers, it’s even a reunion trip from their past travels in Ireland! You know who you are!

Much like our Irish tours, the Summer Trip to Greece sets Tenon Tours apart from other tour operators by allowing you the opportunity to visit our featured hotels and explore the featured tours whether you are traveling alone or with friends. YOU have the power to choose, no matter what - a difference that puts Tenon Tours above all others.

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Inclusions

Your Summer Trip to Greece Includes -

• 9 nights in premiere hotel accommodations
• Overnight stays in Athens (city-center), Santorini, Mykonos, and Athens (Glyfada)
• All transfers to/from airports, ferry terminals, and hotels throughout Greece
• High-speed ferries between islands
• 9 breakfasts included
• Tour Host available 24/7
• Complete offering of tours and events
• Welcome parties upon arrival in Athens, Santorini, and Mykonos
• Airfare available from most US departure cities (additional)

Itinerary

Take a look at the full itinerary and some of the many events and tours you can take advantage of during your Greek vacation. Remember, the beauty of our trip is that it provides the necessary transportation, city-center accommodations, and featured tours and events, but is flexible enough to give you the power to pick and choose what it is that you really want to do on your trip to Greece.

*Please Note: Tour usually requires an overnight departure on Monday, June 22nd.

Day 1: Tuesday - Arrive in Athens, Greece
Arrive in the early morning to Athens and take your provided transfer to the Central Hotel, located in the heart of the Old City of Plaka and the Acropolis, only 200 m. away from the Constitution square, the city’s business district.  Once you check-in, you’ll have the opportunity to rest up before exploring the many historic sights of the city, either on your own or on a guided tour.  A welcome party will be scheduled to properly welcome you to Greece, possibly with a shot of Ouzo or two!

Day 2: Wednesday - Athens to Santorini
This morning, you will take a shuttle to the ferry terminal and depart for the beautiful journey to Santorini at around 7:30am.  It’s quite the ride at 4+ hours abroad the high-speed ferry but well worth it.  Santorini is the most extraordinary island in the Aegean Sea, rightly been called the black pearl of the Aegean Sea and offering some of most exciting sunsets in the world. After checking-in to your hotel, enjoy the afternoon poolside, or wander the streets where you might just end up at a cafe longer than you expect. Tonight we’ll host a welcome party at a local bar or cafe.

Day 3: Thursday - Santorini
Enjoy breakfast at your hotel this morning while you take in the surrounding scenery. The day is yours to experience Santorini at your own pace or take advantage of one of the featured tours which will be available to you which may include a sailing tour, or a visit to Santorini Volcano. Tonight, plan on catching the sunset in Fira while you grab a drink at the Tropical Bar.  Then onto the Town Square, the social pulse of Santorini. It is the prime gathering spot on the island, the place where people begin and often end their nights. Tonight is the night to let loose and stay out late at one of the discos, cafes, or bars in Santorini.

Day 4: Friday - Santorini
After breakfast, enjoy your last full day in Santorini while you may choose to wander through the various villages, take a guided tour of the Museum of Prehistoric Thera, or perhaps visit the Boutari Winery.  Or, plan on heading to the beaches of Perissa or Kamari, known for their black beaches.  If you haven’t made it to Oia yet, make it by sunset to make your last night in Santorini a memorable one.  Ask your tour host for details on tonight’s event.

Day 5: Saturday - Santorini to Mykonos
This morning, you’ll board a high-speed ferry for a 3 1/2 hour journey to Mykonos, the most well-known of the Greek Islands.  Mykonos offers beautiful beaches, beautiful people, cafes, bars, tours and attractions, and unbelievable nightlife.  Much like your arrival into Santorini, we recommend resting up before heading out on the town, as it can get to be a long, tiring day.  Tonight, we’ll feature another welcome party to start things off right in Mykonos.

Day 6: Sunday - Mykonos
Start your first full day in Mykonos off right with a hearty breakfast before planning your day of adventure. If you haven’t had a chance to enjoy the beach yet, now is the time to head down to Paradise Beach, the top attraction in Mykonos offering the best beach and nightlife to go with it.  This place gets pretty crazy and is not for the unsocial traveler!  If you’re not the beach type, there will be plenty of other things to do.  Ask your tour host for a complete list of attractions.

Day 7: Monday - Mykonos
Choose your own adventure today, whether it be explore Little Venice, visiting the Church of Paraportiani, or simply wandering the streets where sipping cocktails while people-watching never gets old!  Tonight, we’ll have a featured event at a local nightclub.

Day 8: Tuesday - Mykonos to Athens (Glyfada)
Today, you’ll board your last high-speed ferry back to Athens.  Upon arrival, you’ll be taken to your hotel in Glyfada, a trendy beachfront community outside of Athens.  This is a perfect spot to unwind and relax on your last days of your 10-day trip to Greece.  You can choose to “beach it” or head back into central Athens to explore the history you may have missed on your first day.  Either way, it’ll be your choice and a nice change from the last 6 days of island living.

Day 9: Wednesday - Athens (Glyfada)
Enjoy breakfast before planning your last day of your Greek vacation.  Whether you choose to take a bus into Athens or chill on the beach again, you can’t go wrong.  For those who enjoy golf, you may want to play Greece’s original 18-hole course found in Glyfada.  Or, you can visit one of the many malls to do your shopping for loved ones back home.  Enjoy your night tonight… it will be your last.

Day 10: Thursday - Depart Athens
Board the shuttle to the Athens airport where you can say goodbye to your new and old friends before planning next year’s reunion trip!

Itinerary subject to change.

Featured Hotels

With a commitment to immersing our travelers into each city’s culture, Tenon Tours realizes the importance of selecting your accommodations to enhance your travel experience. Hotels are carefully chosen based on location and quality in an effort to meet your expectations and ensure your satisfaction. Locations are considered to provide the conveniences of the city’s attractions, local restaurants, pubs and public transportation. Whether it’s a boutique hotel or a large chain property, our Premiere hotels will always have a quality rating of 3 or 4 stars, as well as a Trip Advisor rating of 3 or higher.

Featured Hotels

Central Hotel Athens (city-center) - 1 night

Central Hotel is centrally located in the heart of the Old City of Plaka and the Acropolis, only 200 m. away from the Constitution square, the city’s business district. Discover the Ancient Greek civilization in the area around the hotel and relax in completely renovated rooms with the stunning view to the Acropolis. All rooms feature modern conveniences including central A/C and are designed to meet the highest standards of accommodation and feature upscale furnishing and decoration. Features also include an innovative atrium and unique terrace overlooking the beauty of historic Athens.

Rocabella Hotel & Spa (Santorini) - 3 nights

This small hide-away resort perched on the cliff like a gem of a precious ring, right outside IMEROVIGLI village at a distance of 1.5 mile from the small night-life town of Fira, Rocabella Hotel offers true luxury. Each room offers a mini-kitchen and refrigerator, satellite TV, A/C, and a private balcony offering spectacular views of the gulf of caldera and the volcano. Throw away formalities and everyday routine. Relax and enjoy in full the life at ROCABELLA!

Pelican Bay Art Hotel (Mykonos) - 3 nights

The Pelican Bay Art Hotel is an exceptional art deco hotel perched on a hill in “Platis Yialos”. It is only 300m from the famous beach and public bus stop, 4 km away from the airport and the centre of the town of Mykonos and port. The hotel offers a comfortable and fully air-conditioned lobby lounge with satellite TV, internet access, elevators, fitness centre, sauna, private parking, room service, swimming pool and a cocktail-bar surrounded by verandas with superb views. All rooms feature a balcony or terrace with left side sea view and are equipped with air conditioning, satellite channels, refrigerator, safe, phone, bath, soundproof double glazed windows, hair dryer, razor plug and bathroom amenities.

Palmyra Beach Hotel (Athens Gylfada) - 2 nights

This recently renovated “A” class hotel is situated in the fashionable beach resort of Glyfada, often referred to as the “Athenian Riviera”, only 15 kilometers from the heart of Athens. This excellent location allows guests to commute easily to unique archaeological sites, historical buildings, museums and cathedrals. The beach is only 50 meters away, and Glyfada Square, with it’s modern shopping and sports centers, its lively Greek tavernas, marinas and bustling night life, is only a few minutes walk. The championship, 18-hole international golf course is only 1 km away and is open 365 days a year. Each of the air-conditioned, soundproofed guestrooms is comfortably furnished and planned to meet the requirements of even the most demanding traveler. Rooms feature an inviting balcony that overlooks the Saronic Gulf.

Tours and Attractions

Tenon Tours offers a wide range of optional featured tours and events that will make your Greek vacation more memorable. These featured tours and events will be available for purchase both before you leave and when you arrive. Check out the list below; the town from which each tour leaves from is listed as next to the tour.

Tours and Attractions

Athens City Tour (Athens)

Athens City Tour - Details coming soon…

Santorini Volcano (Santorini)

Santorini Volcano & Hot Springs - Details coming soon…

Minoan City of Akrotiri (Santorini)

Akrotiri - Details coming soon…

Ancient Thera (Santorini)

Ancient Thera - Details coming soon…

Bella Aurora & Thalassa Sailing (Santorini)

Bella & Thalassa Sailing - Details coming soon…

Paradise Beach (Mykonos)

Paradise Beach - Details coming soon…

Town of Mykonos (Mykonos)

Town of Mykonos - Details coming soon…

Little Venice (Mykonos)

Little Venice - Details coming soon…