Itinerary - Contiki
Itinerary - Contiki
Itinerary - Contiki
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Time Out<br />
Greek Island Hopping<br />
13 Days<br />
3 Islands<br />
Mykonos, Santorini, Ios<br />
From €1489pp*<br />
€115 per day<br />
What’s Included:<br />
12 nights accommodation:<br />
3 nights in <strong>Contiki</strong>’s Feature<br />
Hotel, 9 nights in hotels<br />
(more on p.21)<br />
16 meals:<br />
12 continental breakfasts (B)<br />
4 three-course dinners (D)<br />
An experienced &<br />
professional Tour Manager<br />
Ferry crossings (tourist<br />
class on all journeys) &<br />
coach transfers<br />
Hotel tips, local taxes<br />
& service charges<br />
GO<br />
Only <strong>Contiki</strong><br />
includes<br />
• Regional Dinner: A real<br />
taste of Greece with dinner<br />
in one of our favourite local<br />
tavernas<br />
Plus<br />
Plus<br />
Feature<br />
Hotel<br />
• Mykonos Resort<br />
€ SAVE<br />
Pay 6 months in<br />
advance you save<br />
€79.<br />
See p.16 for details.<br />
1<br />
World Heritage<br />
sites visited<br />
CORINTH<br />
CANAL<br />
Piraeus<br />
GREECE<br />
3 ATHENS<br />
Places visited<br />
Nightstops<br />
Featured Hotel night<br />
AEGEAN SEA<br />
3<br />
IOS<br />
SANTORINI 3<br />
MYKONOS<br />
3<br />
MEDITERRANEAN SEA<br />
Code: BBGI summer 2012<br />
Tour validity: Apr 2012 to Sep 2012<br />
Visit www.contiki.com/island-hopping<br />
* Price quoted is per person & is based on twin-share.<br />
If you’re travelling solo, we can share you with a<br />
same sex room-mate at no extra cost (either twin<br />
or triple-share). Alternatively ask us about our single<br />
room supplements. Price is based on 2012-13 season<br />
- check contiki.com for the most up to date prices.<br />
Triple-share reduction of 5% is available based on<br />
twin-share tour price.<br />
Tour starts 7:00pm in Athens & ends approx.<br />
8:00am in Athens.<br />
Note: for operational reasons, this tour may run<br />
in reverse<br />
For departure points & stay longer accommodation<br />
options see contiki.com/staylonger.<br />
For travel insurance see p.66.<br />
T<br />
<strong>Itinerary</strong><br />
& sightseeing<br />
Day 1: Arrive Athens<br />
Check-in to your hotel & spend<br />
the afternoon exploring Athens.<br />
This evening meet up with your<br />
Tour Manager & fellow <strong>Contiki</strong><br />
travellers at a delicious local<br />
Greek dinner. (D)<br />
Day 2: Athens<br />
Twist & turn through the Plaka’s<br />
maze of narrow medieval<br />
streets & find ancient sites,<br />
cafés & shops full of history &<br />
character. (B)<br />
• Visit the famous Plaka area<br />
Day 3: Athens to Mykonos<br />
Hop aboard a ferry in the<br />
morning & journey to Mykonos<br />
for sun & good times at our<br />
beach resort. Located on one of<br />
the islands best beaches, it’s all<br />
about sun & fun. Later, get a<br />
taste of some Greek specialities<br />
with dinner at the resort.<br />
<strong>Contiki</strong> Feature Hotel (B,D)<br />
Days 4-5: Mykonos<br />
There’s two free days to kick<br />
back on island time,<br />
Mykonos-style. Go shopping,<br />
maybe hire a car to explore<br />
more of the island or take it up<br />
a level & head to stunning<br />
Paradise Beach for some water<br />
sports & a taste of the area’s<br />
buzzing nightlife!<br />
<strong>Contiki</strong> Feature Hotel (B)(B)<br />
Visit Mykonos town<br />
•<br />
Easy Pace<br />
Day 6: Mykonos to<br />
Santorini<br />
Enjoy the views as we ferry into<br />
the caldera of the Greek island,<br />
Santorini. Soak it all in, from its<br />
famous blue & white buildings<br />
to its spectacular island sunsets<br />
& breathtaking scenery. (B,D)<br />
Days 7-8: Santorini<br />
With two days here, indulge in<br />
amazing views, scenery & black<br />
stone beaches, & get into the<br />
activities on offer. Climb<br />
twisting stone steps, ride a<br />
donkey or take a cable car up to<br />
the cliff-top town of Fira. From<br />
here, catch unbeatable<br />
panoramic views of the island’s<br />
submerged volcano & sip on<br />
delicious cocktails as the sun<br />
goes down. There’s also a<br />
chance for a boat ride out to<br />
the active volcanic island, if<br />
you’re feeling like something<br />
different. (B)(B)<br />
• Visit the main town of Fira<br />
www.contiki.com/island-hopping<br />
Explore more: optional activities<br />
Day 9: Santorini to Ios<br />
Cruise to another Greek gem,<br />
the beautiful island of Ios. (B,D)<br />
Days 10-11: Ios<br />
Take a couple of days to relax,<br />
meet some locals, chill out<br />
poolside or on sandy beaches.<br />
While you’re here don’t miss<br />
out on a taste of the nightlife in<br />
this ultimate party island. (B)(B)<br />
• Visit Ios town<br />
Day 12: Ios to Athens<br />
Set sail back to mainland<br />
Greece & the mythological city<br />
of Athens. Opt to take a tour of<br />
the famous Acropolis or chill<br />
with your buddies on your last<br />
full day. (B)<br />
Day 13: Depart Athens<br />
The tour ends after breakfast &<br />
it’s time to say farewell to your<br />
new friends. (B)<br />
Please note: Days 1 & 13 have<br />
been designed to allow you to start<br />
& finish the tour without needing<br />
extra nights accommodation.<br />
Athens Traditional taverna meal in the Plaka area • Guided tour of<br />
the Acropolis Santorini Visit Oia at sunset • Boat trip to the volcano’s core<br />
Ios Island cruise on a traditional sailing boat<br />
Visit contiki.com/island-hopping-explore-more for all the optional activities you can do<br />
Santorini
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