The Grandeur in Greece awaits you. During your stay in Greece you will explore the treasures made by man and nature over the centuries. Visit the amazing shoppes, quaint villages and fabulous restaurants. All while enjoying time with new and perhaps old friends. Rest assured something amazing awaits everyone who enters the boarders and shores of this amazing country.
Greece is one of the sunniest places in the world and is comprised of over 6000 islands. The scenery is magnificent and the people are warm and friendly. Yes, endless days of fun and memories to be made are in store for you when you join us for the Grandeur of Greece XTD Travel Club Travel tour.
All-Inclusive (Including Air) – most meals and all excursions, transportation (including all transfers to and from the airport) all included in their price.
Quote Details:
- 8 nights and 9 days in Greece
- Round Trip Airfare (yeap….it’s already included!!!) Note: Flight is out of Reagan International Airport in D.C.
- All transfers via a private air-conditioned car/minivan with English speaking host
- Breakfast (6), Lunches (2) and Dinners (8)
- ALL of the XTD sponsored excursions
- Your Grandeur in Greece XTD Swag Bag
- XTD Travel Ambassador(s) travel with group - so you have onsite XTD Travel Club concierge support
- XTD Webinar – What you can expect When You Arrive in Greece? - hosted by a member of the Greece Tourism Board.
The following items are NOT included in your quote
- Travel Insurance – which is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED by XTD Travel Club
- Any meals not specifically specified above
- The cost of your passports
- Personal expenses
- Beverage during meals
- Tips to drivers, porters, and guides
- Any other items that are not expressly listed above under “what is included in your quote”
- Gratuities
Itinerary
(Day 1) Sept 30- Departure from USA for Greece
(Day 2) Oct 01 - Arrive in Athens
- Arrive in Athens, the classical capital of Greece transfer to your hotel. The remainder of the day is at leisure to discover the ancient wonders of this city known as the cradle of eastern Civilization and the birthplace of democracy.
- XTD Welcome Dinner
- Overnight at the hotel in Athens
- Meal: Dinner
(Day 3) Oct 02 - Athens City Tour
- Breakfast at the hotel. You will be met by your private guide and set off for your guided Tour of Athens. Visit the Acropolis, the crowning beauty and glory of Ancient Athens, with its many monuments atop its rocky base, including the awesome Parthenon, the Propylea, the temple of Athena Nike and the Erechtheion, with its Porch of Maidens.
- Drive to the Roman Temple of Olympic Zeus, the Panathinaikon Stadium (site of the first modern Olympic Games in 1896), the Tomb of the unknown Soldier in front of the parliament the House on Constitution Square. See views of government buildings and elegant structures of the 19th century.
- Drive along Panepistimiou Avenue and view the Catholic Cathedral, the Academy, University, National Library. In contrast, conclude your tour with a visit to the new Acropolis museum. One of the top ten museums in the world.
- Lunch under own arrangements.
- Afternoon at leisure.
- Dinner and overnight at the hotel in Athens
(Day 4) Oct 03 - Athens, Delphi
- Breakfast at the hotel. You will be met by your private guide and set off for your guided full-day tour to Delphi. At the foot of Mount Parnassos, within the angle formed by the twin rocks of the Phaedriades, lies the Pan-Hellenic sanctuary of Delphi, which had the most famous Oracle of ancient Greece. Delphi was regarded as the centre of the world. According to mythology, it is here that the two eagles sent out by Zeus from the ends of the universe to find the navel of the world met. The sanctuary of Delphi, set within a most spectacular landscape, was for many centuries the cultural and religious centre and symbol of unity for the Hellenic world and seat of the Pythian Games, the second most important games in Greece after the Olympics, which were held every four years
- Lunch at a local restaurant during your sightseeing. Return to Athens.
- Dinner and overnight at the hotel in Athens
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
(Day 5) Oct 04- Athens, Santorini
- After Breakfast, transfer to Athens airport for our short flight to Santorini, Arrival and transfer to our hotel.
- Enjoy the Magnificent Island of Santorini on your own today.
- Dinner and overnight at the hotel in Santorini
- Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
(Day 6) Oct 05 -
- Breakfast at the hotel. Today you will enjoy a private Catamaran day Cruise offering a unique chance to admire Santorini`s beauty from the sea. Start at the Red beach with the opportunity to swim in the beautiful clear waters before sailing to the White beach, the black mountain and the big light house south of the Caldera.
- Continue to the hot springs and the island of Thirassia. A delicious lunch will be served onboard with wine and dessert
- Dinner and overnight at the hotel in Santorini
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
(Day 7) Oct 06 -
- Breakfast at the hotel. Today you will enjoy a ½ private tour of a local winery accompanied by tastings. Afternoon at leisure
- Dinner and overnight at the hotel in Santorini
- Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
(Day 8) Oct 07 -
- Breakfast at the hotel. Check out of the hotel and transfer by private coach to the port in time for your high-speed ferry to the island of Mykonos.
- Upon arrival, you will be met and privately transferred to the hotel, rest of the day is free.
- Dinner and overnight at the hotel in Mykonos
- Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
(Day 9)Oct 08-
- Breakfast at the hotel. Today enjoy a private tour of Delos which is located not far from Mykonos, the `island of light`. According to mythology, Zeus, the king of the gods, fell in love with a beautiful Titaness named Leto, but when his wife discovered his infidelity, she forbade Mother Earth to give Leto refuge. Lonely and pregnant, Leto wandered the earth until the island appeared amid the waves so that she would have a place to give birth to twins: Artemis, goddess of the hunt and virginity, and Apollo, god of truth and light. Pilgrims from all over Greece came to pay their respects, creating one of the wealthiest and most revered shrines of antiquity. After reaching the island by chartered boat, you`ll discover among the ruins, one of the island`s most spectacular relics, the Avenue of the Lions, where perfect replicas of the 7th century Naxian marble beasts crouch in silent vigilance at the Sacred Lake where Leto gave birth to her twins. Beyond, a path leads to Mt. Kynthos, where Zeus observed the event. It is 368 feet to the summit, and for the energetic, the view is worth every step, offering magnificent panoramas. There are many other interesting monuments which you`ll be able to admire during your visit.
- Note: Delos is explored on foot and the two-hour walk is over uneven terrain. We recommend sun protection.
- Lunch under own arrangements.
- Return to our hotel in Mykonos
- Dinner and overnight at the hotel in Mykonos
- Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
(Day 10) Oct 09-
- Transfer to Mykonos airport for our flight to Athens to connect with our flight to DCA
- Meal: Breakfast
Accommodations:
In Athens you will stay @ the Athensian Callirhoe Executive Hotel
King Room:
Double Room:
In Mykonos you will stay @ the San Marco Luxury Hotel
King Room:
Double Room:
In Santorini you will stay @ the Costa Grand Resort & Spa
Queen Room:
Double Room:
Additional Important Travel Quote Details:
- For this trip guest have the option of having their monthly installment payments automatically deducted in equal installments from your credit/debit card from your bank via PayPal. If you elect to have your payment automatically deducted, an automatic debit authorization for the monthly installment payments must be completed by those guest who decide to have your payments automatically deducted from your account.
- XTD does NOT ISSUE REFUNDS. For this reason, XTD Travel Club HIGHLY RECOMMENDS that guest procure travel insurance via our complimentary travel insurance portal on our website HERE
- A passport is required to travel to Greece. Please visit this link for all the information you need to procure your passport. if you do not currently have a passport or your passport has expired, please note that the current processing time for passports is 10 to 12 wks. Expedited passport processing time is currently running 4 to 6 wks. For more information on passports go HERE.
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Traveling abroad requires a passport valid for six months beyond travel dates. For this tour, your passport should not expire before March 30, 2023.
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All prices are based on the rates of exchange in effect at the time of price quotation. In the event that the US dollar devalues, XTD Travel Club reserves the right to increase prices accordingly. Your final invoice will reflect increases resulting from currency devaluation.
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If you select the LAND ONLY PACKAGE, you are required to make your own flight arrangements and airport transfers. When making your own flight arrangements, you must pay close attention to dates. You should schedule your flight to ARRIVE in Greece on Oct 1, 2022. This means many of you must fly out of the United States on Friday September 30, 2022. You should also schedule your return flight for flight for October 9, 2022.
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Airline flight schedule for the full package (i.e. land and air)is typically released 11 to 12 months out from your scheduled date of departure.
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At check-in, a credit card will be required for check-in to cover anticipated room charges.
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A full day-by-day itinerary will be provided 30 days before travel
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A private Facebook group for this trip will be created in or before March 2022. Important Travel information about this trip will be posted in the Facebook group. As such, travel club members booked for this trip should join the Facebook group.
XTD Travel Club holds accreditations with the following travel industry accrediting organizations. Obtained only after meeting rigorous accreditation criteria by the respective accrediting travel industry organizations:
- TRUE
- CLIA
- We are also Certified Jamaica Specialist through the Jamaica Board of Tourism
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