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Today depart from Australia to Athens! Fly with Etihad Airways, Emirates, Cathay Pacific or Singapore Airlines, to name a few (subject to availability).
Please note: Due to flight scheduling and availability, some customers may be required to depart on day 2, to arrive on day 2. Some customers may depart on Day 0. Flight times will be indicated on your final documentation, which you will receive 4-6 weeks prior to departure.
Meals included: In-Flight
Upon arrival into Athens be met by a tour representative and transferred to the hotel. On the way enjoy a short panoramic city tour.
Overnight: Ibis Routes hotel or similar, Athens
Meals included: None
Today, transfer to Piraeus Port and take the ferry to beautiful Santorini. Upon arrival in Santorini, transfer to the hotel, and enjoy the rest of the day at leisure.
Overnight: Hotel Santo Miramare or similar, Santorini
Meals included: Breakfast
For the next two days enjoy all that spectacular Santorini has to offer - breathtaking views, stunning multi-coloured cliff faces, fantastic beaches and a vibrant dining scene.
Overnight: Hotel Santo Miramare or similar, Santorini
Meals included: Breakfast
After breakfast, enjoy another day at leisure in this sun-kissed haven.
Overnight: Hotel Santo Miramare or similar, Santorini
Meals included: Breakfast
Today, transfer to the port for the ferry to Paros. Upon arrival in Paros, be transferred to the hotel.
Overnight: Kanale’s Rooms & Suites or similar, Paros
Meals included: Breakfast
Paros is an unassuming Greek Island in the Aegean Sea, best known for its gorgeous capital of Parikia, its white sandy beaches, traditional rural villages and the charm of not being as crowded as its neighbours. Enjoy today at leisure and maybe do some exploring.
Overnight: Kanale’s Rooms & Suites or similar, Paros
Meals included: Breakfast
Transfer to the port for the ferry to Mykonos. Arrive in Mykonos and transfer to the hotel.
Overnight: Zephyros Hotel or similar, Mykonos
Meals included: Breakfast
Mykonos is one of the most popular and glamorous Greek isles, well known for its cosmopolitan atmosphere, whitewashed houses, beautiful beaches and sensational bars and restaurants. The Old Town of Chora - also known as Mykonos Town - has many shopping and dining options.
Overnight: Zephyros Hotel or similar, Mykonos
Meals included: Breakfast
Enjoy another day at leisure. Why not take time to explore the beaches and coves, or indulge in the many dining options available. Be sure to try some local seafood in a traditional Taverna.
Overnight: Zephyros Hotel or similar, Mykonos
Meals included: Breakfast
Transfer to the port for the ferry to Piraeus. Arrive back into Piraeus and transfer to the hotel.
Overnight: President Hotel Athens or similar, Athens
Meals included: Breakfast
After breakfast enjoy an Athens city highlights tour, including a visit to the world-famous Acropolis. The Acropolis is an ancient citadel located on a high rocky outcrop above the city of Athens. It’s home to several ancient buildings of great architectural and historic significance, the most famous being the Parthenon. Whilst here, enjoy a visit to the new Acropolis Museum.
Overnight: President Hotel Athens or similar, Athens
Meals included: Breakfast
Today at the appropriate time be transferred to the airport for the return flight back to Australia.
Please note: Some flights may depart after midnight (technically Day 14). Flight times and schedules will be confirmed in your final documentation which you will receive at least 4-6 weeks prior to departure.
Meals included: Breakfast; In-Flight
Please note: Some flights may arrive in Australia +1 day later.
Today, depart from Australia to Athens! Fly with Etihad Airways, Emirates, Cathay Pacific or Singapore Airlines, to name a few (subject to availability).
Please note: Due to flight scheduling and availability, some customers may be required to depart on day 2, to arrive on day 2. Some customers may depart on Day 0. Flight times will be indicated on your final documentation, which you will receive 4-6 weeks prior to departure.
Meals included: In-Flight
Upon arrival into Athens airport be met by a tour representative for a transfer to the hotel. On the way enjoy a short panoramic city tour.
Overnight: Ibis Routes hotel or similar, Athens
Meals included: None
After breakfast, travel northwest passing through the cosmopolitan village of Arachova en route to Delphi.
Delphi is considered the navel (omphalos) of the ancient world. On the slopes of Mount Parnassus, in a landscape of unparalleled beauty and majesty, lie the ruins of the Sanctuary of Apollo Pythios. Visit the site and museum which hold archaeological treasures such as the unique bronze statue of the Charioteer.
Afterwards, continue on to the seaside town of Nafpaktos. Upon arrival, check in to the hotel and then enjoy an early evening walk with the tour leader after an approximately 290km travel day.
Overnight: Nafs Hotel or similar, Nafpaktos
Meals included: Breakfast
Today depart from Nafpaktos and enjoy a scenic drive towards Ioannina, passing through the towns of Amfilochia and Arta on an approximately 210km travel day. Ioannina, the capital of Epirus region, spreads out around beautiful Lake Pamvotida– the area’s trademark. Enjoy a stroll around the historical city centre and view the castle and the Fethiye Mosque.
This afternoon there will be the opportunity to take an optional tour (not included) on a lake boat and visit the islet within the lake to admire some beautiful monasteries and taste some local delicacies, such as frog legs.
Overnight: Epirus Palace Hotel or similar, Ioannina
Meals included: Breakfast
This morning, your tour will continue on an approximately 260km travel day. Driving northeast, you'll pass through the picturesque villages of Metsovo, Kozani and Veria on the way to Thessaloniki. This is the 2nd biggest city in Greece and the so-called “Capital of the North”.
Upon arrival, enjoy a city tour taking in the main attractions in the city. From the White Tower and several Byzantine churches to the Kastro of Ano Poli, Aristotelous Square and the impressive seaside promenade of the city.
Overnight: Hotel Egnatia Palace or similar, Thessaloniki
Meals included: Breakfast
Today the tour heads south towards Kalambaka on an approximately 230km travel day. Here you'll marvel at the supernatural mix of natural landscape and human-made constructions. Meteora is not only a unique witness of monastic life and art in Greece, but also an incredible place to be mesmerized by amazing views, green valleys and steep rock formations that will leave you breathless.
On arrival, check into the hotel and in the afternoon enjoy a visit to the Grand Meteoron monastery, the biggest and oldest of all, founded by Saint Athanasios the Meteorite.
Overnight: Hotel Kosta Famissi or similar, Kalambaka
Meals included: Breakfast
This morning, after breakfast, begin the 230km journey to Athens. On the way stop for a photo opportunity at Thermopylae - where Spartan King Leonidas, the 300 Spartans and an additional army of Greeks defended the land in 480 BC against the Persian Empire. Upon arrival check in to the hotel and enjoy the remainder of the day at leisure.
Overnight: President Hotel Athens or similar
Meals included: Breakfast
Today, transfer to Piraeus Port and take the ferry to beautiful Santorini. Upon arrival in Santorini, transfer to the hotel, and enjoy the rest of the day at leisure.
Overnight: 9 Muses Santorini Resort or similar, Santorini
Meals included: Breakfast
For the next two days enjoy all that spectacular Santorini has to offer - breathtaking views, stunning multi-coloured cliff faces, fantastic beaches and a vibrant dining scene.
Overnight: 9 Muses Santorini Resort or similar, Santorini
Meals included: Breakfast
After breakfast, enjoy another day at leisure in this sun kissed haven.
Overnight: 9 Muses Santorini Resort or similar, Santorini
Meals included: Breakfast
Today, transfer to the port for the ferry to Paros. Upon arrival in Paros, be transferred to the hotel.
Overnight: Kanale's Rooms & Suites or similar, Paros
Meals included: Breakfast
Paros is an unassuming Greek Island in the Aegean Sea, best known for its gorgeous capital of Parikia, its white sandy beaches, traditional rural villages and the charm of not being as crowded as its neighbours. Enjoy today at leisure and maybe do some exploring.
Overnight: Kanale’s Rooms & Suites or similar, Paros
Meals included: Breakfast
Transfer to the port for the ferry to Mykonos. Arrive in Mykonos and transfer to the hotel.
Overnight: Zephyros Hotel or similar, Mykonos
Meals included: Breakfast
Mykonos is one of the most popular and glamorous Greek isles, well known for its cosmopolitan atmosphere, whitewashed houses, beautiful beaches and sensational bars and restaurants. The Old Town of Chora - also known as Mykonos Town - has many shopping and dining options.
Overnight: Zephyros Hotel or similar, Mykonos
Meals included: Breakfast
Enjoy another day at leisure. Why not take time to explore the beaches and coves, or indulge in the many dining options available. Be sure to try some local seafood in a traditional Taverna.
Overnight: Zephyros Hotel or similar, Mykonos
Meals included: Breakfast
Transfer to the port for the ferry to Piraeus. Arrive back into Piraeus and transfer to the hotel.
Overnight: President Hotel Athens or similar, Athens
Meals included: Breakfast
After breakfast enjoy an Athens city highlights tour, including a visit to the world-famous Acropolis. The Acropolis is an ancient citadel located on a high rocky outcrop above the city of Athens. It’s home to several ancient buildings of great architectural and historic significance, the most famous being the Parthenon. Whilst here, enjoy a visit to the new Acropolis Museum.
Overnight: President Hotel Athens or similar, Athens
Meals included: Breakfast
Today at the appropriate time be transferred to the airport for the return flight back to Australia.
Please note: Some flights may depart after midnight (technically Day 19). Flight times and schedules will be confirmed in your final documentation which you will receive at least 4-6 weeks prior to departure.
Meals included: Breakfast; In-Flight
Please note: Some flights may arrive in Australia +1 day later.
Sydney, Melbourne, *Brisbane, Perth or *Adelaide.
Departure City Surcharge
*Brisbane or *Adelaide: $300 per person.
Full Service Airline(s) Used
Etihad Airways, Emirates, Qatar Airways, Singapore Airlines, Qantas Airways, Lufthansa, Swiss Airways, Austrian Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Air France, KLM, Oman Air, British Airways, Scandinavian Airlines, Virgin Australia plus codeshare partners (subject to availability)
Please note: One-way flights can not be accommodated. Travellers must take all included flights within the package, and any flights intentionally forfeited will result in later flights being subject to cancellation.
Guaranteed Airline Upgrades
Guaranteed Airline (Economy Class):
• Emirates: $350 per person.
• Qatar: $300 per person.
Arrive Early in Athens, Greece
$300 per person (only available for purchases over the phone).
High season dates range up to $700 per person, subject to availability.
Please note:
• This fee does not include extra nights' accommodation, meals or airport transfers.
• You may book a date to arrive early via our website but only a date that is within 30 days of the tour departure date. If you wish to arrive earlier than 30 days before your tour departure date, please call our friendly staff for availability and pricing. Additional costs may apply.
• No flight booking changes or cancellations are permitted after air tickets have been issued.
• Flight changes are subject to availability at the time of booking.
• A high season arrive early can be purchased for up to $700 per person, subject to availability.
• High season surcharges apply to flights departing between the below date ranges (only available for purchase over the phone):
18/03/2024 - 30/04/2024
01/06/2024 - 14/08/2024
23/09/2024 - 20/10/2024
06/12/2024 - 31/01/2025
28/03/2025 - 27/04/2025
16/06/2025 - 20/07/2025
15/09/2025 - 12/10/2025
01/12/2025 - 31/01/2026
Stay Behind in Athens, Greece
$300 per person (only available for purchases over the phone).
High season dates: up to $700 per person, subject to availability.
Please note:
• This fee does not include extra nights' accommodation, meals or airport transfers.
• A stay behind can only be booked up to one month after your package end date upon check-out. Should you wish to stay later, please contact us to request availability. Additional costs may apply.
• No flight booking changes or cancellations are permitted after air tickets have been issued.
• Flight changes are subject to availability at the time of booking.
• A high season stay behind can be purchased for up to $700 per person, subject to availability.
• High season surcharges apply to flights departing between the below date ranges (only available for purchase over the phone):
18/03/2024 - 30/04/2024
01/06/2024 - 14/08/2024
23/09/2024 - 20/10/2024
06/12/2024 - 31/01/2025
28/03/2025 - 27/04/2025
16/06/2025 - 20/07/2025
15/09/2025 - 12/10/2025
01/12/2025 - 31/01/2026
Stopover Packages
* Doha
Twin share: $1,000 per person/one way
Solo Traveller: $1,500 one way
* Dubai
Twin share: $1,000 per person/one way
Solo Traveller: $1,500 one way
Includes:
• 2 nights in 4-star accommodation
• Daily breakfast
• Return airport transfers
Please note:
• When a pre and post-tour stopover is chosen, the same stopover location must be chosen each way, due to the airline used.
• When selecting an Arrive Early or Stay Behind in conjunction with a Stopover Package, the stopover will take place after the departure date you select for your Arrive Early or Stay Behind.
• Stopover packages are subject to availability.
• In the event that a purchased stopover package and a purchased guaranteed airline upgrade are not compatible, you will have the option to receive a refund for the guaranteed airline upgrade or be offered an alternative stopover city option, e.g if you choose to fly with Singapore Airlines you cannot stopover in Dubai.
Stopover not available during the following 2024 dates:
Doha Grand Prix: 28 November to 2nd December 2024
Doha MotoGP: November 2024 (TBC for dates)
Abu Dhabi Grand Prix (for Dubai): 04 December to 10 December 2024
*F1 Calendar 2024 - https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.formula-1-announces-calendar-for-2024.XL3c5Cxi0ZOQzPrUu5izL.html
Flight Class Upgrades
• Business Class (international sector only): For pricing, please refer to the payment cart upon checkout.
Please note:
• All Business Class upgrades are subject to availability (if we are not able to fulfill your request the upgrade cost will be refunded).
• On any upgrade purchase, short-haul flights and domestic flight sectors are not guaranteed in a Business cabin; subject to aircraft configuration.
Accommodation Used
14-Day Package
4 & 5-Star (self-rated):
Athens: Ibis Routes hotel, Athens or similar
Santorini: 9 Muses Santorini Resort or similar
Paros: Kanale's Rooms & Suites or similar
3-Star (self-rated):
Mykonos: Zephyros Hotel or similar
19-Day Extension Package
3 & 4-Star (self-rated):
Nafpaktos: Nafs Hotel or similar
Ioannina: Epirus Palace Hotel or similar
Thessaloniki: Hotel Egnatia Palace or similar
Kalambaka: Hotel Meteora or similar
Please note: Accommodation/rooms offered are based on a lead-in room type, and are subject to availability based on seasonality. Properties will be confirmed, no later than two weeks prior to travel.
Extra Nights
Not available.
Maximum Room Capacity
2 People.
Child Policy
- No child discounts. Full price applies for all children travelling with their parents.
- Valid for Children 8 years old and over.
Please note: Children must be accompanied by a responsible adult 18 years old and over to travel. No unaccompanied minors allowed.
Triple Share
Not available.
Bedding Configuration
Twin or Double bedding (subject to availability).
Adjoining / Interconnecting Rooms
Subject to availability and at the hotels discretion. Please enquire upon booking if you require this option.
Minimum group size 15, maximum group size 28 per vehicle.
Please note: The 19-day extension package, has a minimum group size of 10.
- Visa fees and requirements (A visa is not required if travelling to Greece on an Australian passport)
- Meals/beverages not stated in the itinerary
- Gratuities/tipping: Recommended at €5 per person (approx. $8 AUD) per person per day (Athens tour and pre-extension tour) payable directly to the tour leader.
- Accommodation Tax: 4 star hotels: €7 (approx. $12 AUD) / 3 star hotels €3 (approx. $5 AUD) per room per night (payable at check in at each hotel directly).
- Optional activities/tours
- Personal expenses
- Travel insurance (Mandatory)
Please note: A comprehensive travel Insurance policy must be organised BEFORE all details can be finalised.
Greek Accommodation Tax
*As part of its comprehensive strategy to finance the reconstruction efforts following devastating forest fires and floods, the Greek government has introduced a new accommodation tax, which has officially taken effect this January 2024. Known as the “climate resilience levy,” this tax represents a significant departure from the previous bed tax and is structured to be paid by tourists at their lodging upon check-in. This fee will vary depending on the travel season. From March to October, the new tourist tax will increase accommodation costs. The fees for hotels will increase as follows: 3 euros per night for three-star hotels, 7 euros per night for four-star hotels and 10 euros per night for five-star hotels. From November to February the rate will vary from 1,5 euro to 4 euros, depending on the hotel category.
Please note: Above mentioned taxes are not included and travellers are required to settle these fees locally, in the local currency, directly at the accommodation.
TOUR GUIDE VS. TOUR LEADER
Tour Guide
Often locals with intimate knowledge of an area, its culture, and history. Their role entails providing commentary, routing the tour, and seeing that people have a good time. They are a licensed, qualified expert who supplies specific information on history, art, architecture and culture of the city/village/attraction in which he or she is guiding the tour. The guide meets the group at the required place and leaves the group at the end of the tour, they do not travel with the group.
Tour Leader:
An experienced person tasked with ensuring the smooth operation of tours, as well as providing practical support to passengers throughout the whole trip. Their role primarily includes assisting with accommodation, transportation between locations, and communication with tour guides in each stop. A tour leader may provide general guidance around a city or village, and offer information on the place visited on the bus, however they are not required to have specific knowledge on art, architecture, or history. They are not allowed to provide a guided tour or commentary of a city/village/attraction once there and if caught doing so, can be fined.
Please note: Tour leaders/guides are not a standard inclusion in all travel offers. Tour leaders/guides will only be made available when particularly required to enhance the experience of the destination featured.
CLIMATE & AVERAGE TEMPERATURES
The best time to visit Athens and the Greek Islands begins in May, when the mean temperature is 21 °C degrees and rainfall is minimal and continues on through to October with average temperatures ranging from 21-29 °C. Days are sunny and clear!
FLIGHTS
Seat Selection & Frequent Flyer Points:
At TripADeal we do not arrange seat selection. It is important to highlight that some Airlines do not allow pre-selected seats. We strongly suggest you contact the Airline directly with seating allocation requirements and or arrive at the airport earlier to arrange your seating. While we do not add frequent flyer member details to bookings, you can do this directly with the Airline once you have your flight information.
Passport Validity:
Customers are required to provide valid passport details either at the time of purchase, or no later than 45 days prior to departure date. Failure to do so may result in cancellation of the booking. In this instance customers will be responsible for any costs and fees incurred.
COACH TOUR
Meals:
Daily breakfast is included in the tour, for all other meals; lunches and dinners the tour leader (when available) will offer assistance with reservations, suggestions and directions to local restaurants. It is your responsibility to notify TripADeal of any dietary requests/requirements. Please note; we will do our best to meet your requests/requirements, however cannot guarantee that we will always be able to.
Luggage:
You will be responsible for all your personal belongings whilst on the tour. With regards to luggage, you must carry your own luggage from the coach to the hotel room and back to the coach. The driver will assist with the uploading and off-loading of the luggage from the coach.
OTHER
Fitness Level Required / Mobility:
Our vehicles are not equipped with wheelchair access, so unfortunately our tours are currently not suitable for wheelchair users and those less mobile.
Please note: A general level of fitness will be required. If you have any concerns please consult your healthcare provider prior to purchase/travel.
Gratuities / Tipping:
- Gratuities (tips) are not included in the tour price for services of the tour leader (when available) and driver throughout the tour. The recommended tip is €5 per person per day this covers the guide/leader and the driver, which will be collected whilst on tour.
- Tipping for all services provided on tour is always a matter of personal discretion, however please be aware that tipping is considered by many locals to be a part of their normal remuneration and they may approach you for payment and there is no need to be intimidated by the request.
Sightseeing:
Please note: In the event entrance to a site is affected by changes in operating hours or public holiday closures, your itinerary where possible, will be adjusted or an similar activity will be offered in its place (subject to availability).
Shopping:
Shopping overseas can be a daunting and confusing experience, especially when there is a language barrier. Please be very cautious when foreign currencies and prices are involved. If paying by credit card, please pay close attention to the amount you are being charged and keep all of your receipts.
Do not make any purchases you are not comfortable with or feel pressured into. If you are uncertain or need assistance with the language barrier, please seek assistance from your Tour Guide/Leader.
Please refer to our Terms and Conditions in regards to shopping for further information.
A tourist visa is not required for Europe for stays up to 90 days if travelling on an Australian or New Zealand passport.
Please note: Passengers who are not Australian or New Zealand citizens must check with the respective consulate or visa agency to determine what their visa requirements are and what personal identification is required. It is also important to note, some areas of employment such as journalism, government authorities and charity organisations may have additional restrictions in applying for Visas. This may in turn affect the type of application required.
INSURANCE
We are proud to offer a range of travel insurance products - please ask your Travel Consultant for more information.
Voluntary Changes
This includes booking changes requested by you, including but not limited to those changes requiring an airline ticket, date/accommodation changes or a Purchase Confirmation reissue.
· Changes - $100.00 per booking + any additional charges applied by the airline/accommodation/other travel provider.
Supplier Fees
In the event the Travel Offer you have purchased is unable to proceed, and/or a travel Supplier is unable to fulfil the Travel Offer due to external circumstances (Limitation of Liability e.g. a Force Majeure event), there may be a fee or amount of money that is withheld by our Suppliers and is unrecoverable. This may be due to non-refundable airline tickets, cancellation penalties with cruise cabins or unrecoverable payments with our land/accommodation partners. TripADeal has committed to these costs as your Agent and will endeavour to recover all funds committed and/or paid for your Travel Offer, but this may not be possible in all circumstances. If refunds are not available from Suppliers, we will endeavour to obtain a travel credit on the best terms available and communicate these outcomes to you. In the event, TripADeal is unable to obtain a refund or travel service credit, or part thereof, this cost is passed on to the customer as a Supplier Fee. This fee is not revenue-raising and is paid to or withheld by our suppliers when recovering payments.
Name Changes Due To Passenger Error
· If the incorrect name has been advised to TripADeal, charges of $100 per booking + any additional charges applied by the airline/cruise company/accommodation/other travel provider
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