GREEK ISLAND
HOPPING
WHY THIS TRIP?
A firm favourite of our
travellers, live the life of a
salty sea dog and leave with
no regrets as you hop from
one glorious whitewashed
isle to the next.
Perfection.
ATHENS
3
AEGEAN SEA
MYKONOS
3
GREECE
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IOS 3
3
SANTORINI
MEDITERRANEAN SEA
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Nightstops
1 World Heritage site visited
SANTORINI
13 DAYS · 1 COUNTRY · FROM US$2055 PP* US$159 P/DAY*
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
16
NIGHTS
12 nights twin or
triple-share hotel
accommodation
INCLUDED MEALS
12 breakfasts (B),
4 dinners (D)
INCLUSIONS
An experienced & professional
Trip Manager
Ferry crossings & coach transfers
See p.173 for more
ME TIME OPTIONALS
M Past & Present, Athens
M Island Tour, Delos
M Highlights & Volcano Tour,
Santorini
NO REGRETS EXPERIENCES
FSee the traditional Cycladic-style
houses of Mykonos
FVisit the main town of Fira with
an included transfer into town
FVisit Ios Town
YOUR TRIP
DAY 1: Arrive Athens. Check in to your
hotel & spend the afternoon getting a
sneak peek at mythological Athens. Later
meet up with your Trip Manager & fellow
Contiki travellers before starting the trip
right – indulging in a delicious local Greek
dinner. (D)
DAY 2: Athens. Feel the gritty urban soul
of this bustling city. Twist & turn through
the Plaka’s maze of narrow streets & find
ancient sites, cafés & shops full of history
& character. Why not take a guided tour of
the famous Acropolis? (B)
M Traditional Greek dancing and dinner
DAY 3: Athens to Mykonos. Hop
aboard a ferry in the morning & journey to
the popular Aegean paradise of Mykonos
for some sun & good times on this party
island. Later, get a taste of some Greek
specialities at dinner. Hotel (B,D)
DAYS 4 - 5: Mykonos. There’s two free
days to kick back on island time, Mykonos
style – it’s famous for its warm water,
clear seas, golden beaches & young party
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culture. Go shopping, maybe hire a car to
explore more of the island or take it up a
level & head to stunning Paradise Beach
for some water sports & a taste of the
area’s buzzing nightlife! Hotel (B)(B)
DAY 6: Mykonos to Santorini.
Enjoy the breathtaking views as we ferry
into the caldera of the quintessential
Greek island, Santorini. Soak it all in, from
its famous blue & white buildings to its
spectacular island sunsets & breathtaking
scenery. (B,D)
DAYS 7 - 8: Santorini. With two days
here, indulge in amazing views, scenery
& black stone beaches & get into the
activities on offer. Climb twisting stone
steps, or take a cable car up to the
cliff-top town of Fira. From here, catch
unbeatable panoramic views of the
island’s submerged volcano & sip on
delicious cocktails as the sun goes down.
There’s also a chance for a boat ride out
to the active volcanic island, if you’re
feeling like something different. (B)(B)
t Visit the main town of Fira
HOW MUCH & WHEN
M Visit Oia at sunset
SUMMER 2017 CODE: BBGI
DAY 9: Santorini to Ios. Cruise to
another Greek gem, the beautiful island
of Ios. (B,D)
Start
Athens
Finish
Athens
Total
Cost
US$ pp*
2017
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2165
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DAYS 10 - 11: Ios. Take a couple of
days to relax & enjoy the sun, meet some
locals & chill out poolside or on soft, sandy
beaches. While you’re here don’t miss out
on a taste of the nightlife in this ultimate
party island. (B)(B)
Visit Ios Town
M Sailing Spectacular Ios
t
DAY 12: Ios to Athens. Set sail back to
mainland Greece & the mythological city
of Athens. Chill with your buddies on your
last full day. (B)
DAY 13: Depart Athens. The trip ends
after breakfast & it’s time to say farewell
to your new friends. (B)
Please note: Days 1 & 13 have been designed
to allow you to start & finish the trip without
needing extra nights accommodation.
Start
Athens
Finish
Athens
Total
Cost
US$ pp*
2017
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Jul 20
Jul 23
Jul 26
Jul 29
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Aug 7
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Aug 16
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Aug 22
Aug 25
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2165
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THE FINER DETAILS
Prices above are based on twin-share. If you’re travelling solo,
* we
can share you with a same sex room-mate at no extra cost
(either twin or triple-share).
Single room supplement of US$955 & triple-share reduction of
5% is available based on twin-share trip price.
Trip starts 6:00pm in Athens & ends approx. 10:00am in Athens.
Note: for operational reasons, this trip may run in reverse
For more ways to save see p.11.
For departure points & stay longer accommodation options see
contiki.com/staylonger
For travel insurance see p.171.
MIX & MATCH
See more & save more! Ciao Bella! Use low cost airlines to fly
to Rome - this trip will Mix & Match with our Simply Italy trip
p.94-95. You’ll save up to US$50 with our Multi-trip discount.
See p.11.
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