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Let Adventures by Disney introduce you to the beginning of Ancient civilization on this tour through Greece. Visit the Acropolis, stroll through quaint villages and take in the beautiful blue aegean sea. You will also visit Santorini, Crete, Delphi as well as other historic sites. Learn about Greek culture, history, customs and get to know their people.
10 Days • fr. $7,499
Kalòs orisate! Welcome to Athens International Airport. An Adventures by Disney representative will greet you to assist with your luggage and provide smooth transportation to the Electra Metropolis Athens Hotel. Stretch your legs after your flight as your Adventure Guides handle your check-in to this contemporary hotel, which boasts spacious rooms, a sophisticated décor and stunning views of the Acropolis.
If you arrive in the morning, feel free to indulge in one of the hotel restaurants for lunch on your own or ask your Adventure Guides for recommendations.
Gather with your fellow Adventurers for a private welcome reception followed by dinner on the rooftop of the hotel where you’ll take in the breathtaking views of the Acropolis.
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Electra Metropolis Athens Hotel
Kalimera (Good Morning)! After breakfast at the hotel, be awed by the majesty of the restored buildings that compose the famous Acropolis, located on a flat rock overlooking Athens. Enjoy breathtaking views from the temple dedicated to the goddess Athena. Learn from an expert guide about the history of this citadel which is home to some of Greece’s most famous monuments, including the Parthenon. Decorated with spectacular sculptures throughout, the Acropolis is a testimony to the greatness of Ancient Greece.
Take a guided tour of the Panathenaic Stadium. Built entirely from white marble on the remains of an ancient Greek stadium, the Panathenaic hosted the first modern Olympic games in 1896. Learn about its fascinating history and take advantage of the dramatic photo opportunities it provides. Junior Adventurers can compete in a mini-marathon to win a prize fit for an ancient Olympian!
Partake in a lively lunch at a local taverna where you’ll enjoy an excellent meal while being entertained by live music and dancers. You will have time affter lunch to stroll along the streets of the Plaka, a vibrant quarter lined with red-tiled roofs and fragrant jasmine blossoms, where you’ll delight in the museums, monuments and variety of shops.
Enjoy dinner on your own. Find a taverna for dinner that offers traditional Greek cuisine or a restaurant with choices from an international menu. Ask your Adventure Guides to recommend activities and restaurants that your family would enjoy.
Breakfast, Lunch
Electra Metropolis Athens Hotel
Fuel up at the hotel on a hearty breakfast before embarking on a coach ride to mystical Delphi. Located on the slope of Mount Parnassus, this area was considered by Zeus to be the center of the earth and became home to the influential Delphic Oracle and the Delphic Sibyl. Explore the Temple of Apollo as well as Delphi's ancient theatre, stadium statues, altars and more. Your Adventure Guide regales you with the legend and lore of this enigmatic site, where matters of war and peace were determined in ancient Greece, and kings up through the Roman era came to ask the Oracle questions about their fates. Then join your Adventure Guides for a visit to the Delphi Museum. Discover the statues and other treasures of ancient Greece in this extraordinary collection that includes the frieze of the Siphnian Treasury, the Sphinx of Naxos and the famous bronze Charioteer of Delphi.
Gather for lunch with your fellow Adventurers at To Patrikomas, a cozy, family-run eatery housed in a 19th-century stone building that overlooks the Gulf of Corinth. Dine outside under a pergola dripping with leafy vines as you relish the classic Greek dish of moussaka and other hearty mountain fare.
Return to Athens in time for dinner on your own. Visit the Hospitality Desk and ask your Adventure Guides to make dinner recommendations so you and your family can enjoy a delicious Greek feast.
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Electra Metropolis Athens Hotel
After breakfast at the hotel, depart by plane for sunny Santorini, made famous by the books of Jules Verne as well as by decades of speculation about it being the mythical Atlantis. Created by a volcanic explosion, this stunning island features steep cliffs that descend into the sparkling blue waters of the Aegean Sea.
Visit Volcan Winery, an idyllic family-owned winery, which has been in business from 1660 to the present. Indulge in a delicious wine-tasting event as Junior Adventurers delight in grape-stomping. Then, join your fellow Adventurers for a private lunch made with fresh local ingredients. After lunch, visit the Volcan Winery's underground museum and hear stories about this revered winery from its origins on, tracing its success from its well-tended vineyards to the tables of fine restaurants.
En route to your next hotel, enjoy a stop in the town of Fira. Meander down charming cobblestone streets lined with shops and cafés. And take in a view of the caldera—a large depression in the ground resulting from the collapse of the volcano that formed this area.
Arrive at the The Majestic Hotel Santorini. Settle into this luxurious upscale hotel located at the entrance of Fira with comfortable, modern rooms offering sea or volcano views. The Majestic Hotel Santorini boasts numerous amenities including 2 restaurants, 3 fresh water swimming pools, a health and beauty spa and a fully equipped gym.
Relish dining at Kallisti Taverna, a charming restaurant in the mountain village of Pyrgos. Each meal is made from fresh, local products and personally prepared by the owner-chef, whose passion for Greek cooking is evidenced by the quality of every sumptuous dish.
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Majestic Hotel Santorini
Begin your day with a tasty breakfast and get ready for some fun in the sun. The venture out on a private boat that's chartered for the entire day. Begin by crossing the azure waters of Santorini's underwater caldera to explore the volcanic island of Nea Kameni—one of 2 black lava islets located at the center of the basin.
Marvel at the lunar landscape as you embark on a "lava walk" up to the volcano's rim, which provides an extraordinary view of the Aegean Sea below. Your Adventure Guide describes the geology as well as the mythology of how Santorini was formed. After the lava walk, cool down with a dive into the Aegean Sea for a refreshing swim. Then, take a splash in the natural springs to enjoy their therapeutic effects.
Lunch at Captain John's Taverna in Thirasia Travel to a nearby fishing village on the island of Thirasia and dine on the water's edge at this family-run taverna.
Return by boat to Santorini and board the coach to return to the hotel to freshen up. Enjoy the afternoon and evening on your own. Ask your Adventure Guides for recommendations about where to find a delicious Mediterranean meal in Fira that suits your family’s tastes.
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Majestic Hotel Santorini
Enjoy a relaxing breakfast at the hotel and spend the morning as you wish.
Explore the Archaeological Site of Akrotiri and the ruins of this "Minoan Pompeii." Learn about the volcano under Santorini that erupted in 1627 BC and how this Minoan Bronze Age settlement was buried in volcanic ash. That same ash preserved frescoes and other artworks for posterity. At the museum, examine these artifacts as well as the instruments and tools of everyday life that were used by this lost civilization.
After the coach takes you to Oia’s main square, you’ll be amazed at this picturesque village and how it is terraced down the steep slope of the caldera, with houses built into the niches. You'll have the afternoon here to have lunch and enjoy on your own. Visit old and new structures that vary in both size and grandness. After you explore the village, enjoy a relaxing lunch on your own at one of the many cliff-side tavernas.
Later in the afternoon, return to the Majestic Hotel Santorini for a bit of recreation and relaxation.
Head for the rustic island of Crete in business-class seats on a high-speed ferry. Enjoy a tasty boxed dinner to eat on the way. Arrive in the evening at your resort. As your Adventure Guides check you in, eye the striking décor of this world-class resort and marvel at its extraordinary setting.
Important Details: The departure on April 19, 2019 will have an alternate hotel in Crete
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Porto Elounda Golf & Spa Resort OR Elounda Mare Ho
Enjoy a hearty breakfast at the hotel, then take off on a private boat to Spinalonga. Disembark for a privately guided walking tour to learn about the haunting history of the island as you ponder the ruins of this "medieval ghost town." Journey to the nearby fishing village of Plaka in Mirabello Bay for lunch on your own. Ask your Adventure Guides for restaurant recommendations.
Join your Adventure Guides at the resort for some fun at the beach or spend the afternoon indulging in the resort's many delightful amenities. Feel tensions melt away with a treatment from the Six Senses Spa or play a round of golf. Swim in the Aegean at the sandy private beach or in the refreshing swimming pool. Unwind in style with a cocktail at one of the many lounges. Please note: Additional charges apply for golf and spa treatments. These activities, as well as other activities at the resort, have limited availability. They are booked on a first-come, first-served basis and must be booked directly with the hotel.
Kids dine in a private room while adults choose from several outstanding resort restaurants and à la carte menus. If you need help choosing a restaurant, ask your Adventure Guides for a recommendation. After dinner, settle down for the evening in a private room to view a Disney Movie with snacks and drinks.
Important Details: The departure on April 19, 2019 will have an alternate hotel in Crete.
Breakfast, Dinner
Porto Elounda Golf & Spa Resort OR Elounda Mare Ho
Enjoy a resort breakfast before boarding the coach to see the Palace of Knossos. This extraordinary palace was restored in the early 1900s, with the grandeur and complexity of the structure kept intact despite its having suffered thousands of years of foreign invasions, earthquakes and volcanic eruptions. It was woven into Greek mythology, most prominently in the myth of the heroic youth Theseus who killed the Minotaur. Join your Adventure Guides for a guided visit to the site.
At a private lunch served outdoors under a vine-laden trellis, learn how to make tsaziki, a spicy yogurt and cucumber dip. After lunch discover the ancient ways of Crete in Arolithos, a village created to preserve the traditions of the island, and admire the displays of artwork, weaving, mosaics and costume.
The kombolói ("worry beads") have been used for centuries in Greek culture to relieve stress or merely pass time. In a private class, learn to make your own soothing string of beads, which you can take home as a souvenir. The remainder of the day can be spent at the resort. Unwind by swimming, going to the spa or simply relaxing at this luxury resort. Discover an abundance of amenities designed for your enjoyment.
Enjoy dinner on your own at the resort. Choose among several different fine restaurants at Porto Elounda Golf & Spa Resort for dinner. Ask your Adventure Guides to recommend the perfect one for you and your family.
Important Details: The departure on April 19, 2019 will have an alternate hotel in Crete.
Breakfast, Lunch
Porto Elounda Golf & Spa Resort OR Elounda Mare Ho
After breakfast at the resort, take the coach for a ride into the mountains of Crete. Visit the rustic village of Bizariano and take a leisurely walk with a shepherd through picturesque olive groves.
Welcome to the Cretan countryside where you'll head to Kato Karouzano for cheese-making and meze-tasting to accompany a glass of raki—an anise-flavored aperitif—and experience the full flavor of the bold Cretan culture. Next, you’ll stroll down the hill to the village café for lunch on a private terrace. Learn how to make your own cheese pie with honey before devouring your creation for dessert. Return to the resort in the late afternoon to relax and freshen up for the night's festivities.
Raise your glass to toast your fellow Adventurers at the resort. Enjoy a night of sheer entertainment as singers and dancers perform under the starry sky.
Important Details: The departure on April 19, 2019 will have an alternate hotel in Crete.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Porto Elounda Golf & Spa Resort OR Elounda Mare Ho
Bid your fellow Adventurers farewell as you enjoy one last meal in Greece. Board pre-arranged transportation to the airport and say antío sas ("bye")—until you return!
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