What are the best places to visit in Greece for a honeymoon trip?

The best 3 places to include in a Greece honeymoon itinerary are Athens, Mykonos and Santorini.

How do I get from Athens to Mykonos?

You can reach Mykonos from Athens by ferry or flight.

What is the best time of year to go to Greece?

The months of June through August are the best time to visit Greece.

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12 Days Grand Greece Tour

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12D/11N

Athens

Transport Included

Meals Included

Hotel pickup

Guide

Highlights

Visit the Acropolis one of the world's most breathtaking ancient ruins, and the city's exceptional museums display fascinating artifacts uncovered at local sites.
Fall in Love with Santorini, its labyrinth towns perched on vertical cliffs that overlook the serene caldera create a dramatic backdrop that cannot be found anywhere else on earth.
Travel to Lemnos a large island sitting in the northeastern Aegean Sea packed with mountains where coastline is fringed with sandy bays.
Explore local wineries where you can sip some of their products, pair them with delicious local dishes

Overview

About the Destination:

Often called the cradle of Western civilization. Greece is a country in southeastern Europe with thousands of islands throughout the Aegean and Ionian seas! From the black sands of Santorini to the party resorts of Mykonos, you will cover 7 highlights of the country Greece. We will tour Athens city whose name is inspired by the Goddess of Wisdom. Stunning by-lanes iconic destination Santorini. Enjoying dinner with authentic traditional local food at Thessaloniki. The city of Vergina. Kavala, the ancient port of Neapolis. Visit the Instagrammable Lion statue at Amphipolis. And at last Lemnos the island of God Iphestos, witness one of the most beautiful sunsets of the world at capital city of Lemnos- Myrina.

Quick Info:

Cities covered: Athens - Santorini - Thessaloniki - Kavala - Lemnos
Duration: 12D/11N
Start point: Athens
Endpoint: Athens

Destination info:

Official Name: Hellenic Republic
Currency: Euro
Capital: Athens
Time Zone: GMT+3
Plug Type: C & F

Inclusions for Grand Greece:

Accommodation- 4 Star Category Hotel Stays for all 11 Nights
Meals- 11 Dinner & 10 Lunch are included in the package
Ferry Tickets- Athens to Santorini & Kavala to Lemnos
Air Tickets- Santorini to Thessaloniki & Lemnos to Athens
Entrance Fees- Acropolis, Acropolis Museum, Vergina museum, Thessaloniki archeological museum, Lion of Amphipolis, Hephaistia and Kabirion at Lemnos, Cape Sounio
Tours- Argosaronikos tour (Poros, Hydra, Aigina) with lunch on board; Kaiki tour on SIC basis; Visit at Hatzigeorgiou winery
Guide- Complete guided tour as per the itinerary

Itinerary

Athens

Arrival at Eleftherios Venizelos Airport.
Our transfer will pick you up from the airport and escort you to the Hotel for check-in.
Then we will have an illuminated night tour of Athens.
First, we will see the Panathenaic Stadium where the first Olympic Games were held in 1896.
We will continue and pass by the Prime Minister's residence (ex-Royal Palace)
Then we will see the Temple of Olympian Zeus - one of the largest in antiquity,
The Hadrian's Arch - the symbolic entrance to the city,
The Parliament, the memorial to the Unknown Soldier,
Also the Academy, the University, the National Library, and the Syntagma (Constitution Square).
Then we will have dinner and transfer back to the Hotel. Overnight in Athens.

Athens

After Breakfast, we will start our tour with Acropolis, the Architectural Masterpieces in the world of the Golden Age of Athens.
Then we will visit the New Acropolis Museum which is only 300m. away from the sacred rock of Acropolis and where at last 4000 priceless statues found their home and admire the wonders of the classical era.
Lunchtime and then walk to the ancient Agora (Market) of Athens.
In this magnificent walking tour, we will see the Stoa of Attalos, originally erected during the 2nd cent. BC as a gift of the king of Pergamon, Attalos II, to Athens and was one of the world's first shopping malls, which was 116 meters in length and two floors high, supported by Doric, Ionic, and parchment columns.
After Temple of Hephaestus, we will have free time at Plaka, which is the oldest neighborhood in Athens the picturesque quarter of the city
Have a pleasant walk followed by dinner, return to the Hotel and overnight in Athens.

Athens

Today we will explore the famous Greek islands by Saronic Cruise.
We will cover three of the most beautiful islands of Saronic Gulf, Aegina, Hydra and Poros.
The island of Aegina is one of the most popular tourist destinations as it is the closest island to Athens.
Even though it is a small island, it boasts a great number of sights and natural beauties. Highlight is the famous Aphea Temple.
Second stop is Hydra island, Hydra island is built in the shape of an amphitheater on a slope overlooking the Argosaronic gulf, one of the most romantic destinations in Greece.
There is no use of cars but around 500 donkeys as means of public transportation, which explains the reason why Hydra preserved its distinctive atmosphere through the passage of time.
The town of Poros is built in the shape of an amphitheater over two hills.
Poros a picturesque capital with grand traditional mansions and picturesque cobbled streets, as well as a wide selection of entertainment venues are the ingredients of this quiet, yet cosmopolitan, destination.
Lunch in the cruise Mediterranean buffet, Dinner in restaurant, Overnight stay in Athens

Santorini

Early breakfast at the hotel. Departure by ferry to beautiful Santorini.
Lunch upon arrival, walking tour in Fira and Oia to catch the sunset.
Oia hosts the most magnificent views on Santorini and a picturesque road with cliffs on one side and sea on the other leads to this attractive village typical of Santorini’s architecture with houses sunk deep in the volcanic soil, their whitewashed walls and blue domes sparkling in the sunlight.
After sunset transfer for dinner and return to our hotel, Overnight stay in Santorini

Santorini caldera

Breakfast at the hotel. Today you will have the most popular tour in Santorini, the boat trip, with kaiki (wooden boat) to the volcano and the hot springs.
Walk on top of an active volcano, see the caldera villages from an impressive spot and then sail around the islet by the excursion boat.
We will stop for swimming at the bathing beach of Palea Kameni where the hot waters reach a temperature of 35°C.
A swim in thermal waters with therapeutic ingredients.
Overnight stay at Santorini Lunch & Dinner included

Thessaloniki

After our breakfast we will head to the airport of Santorini in order we fly to Thessaloniki.
Our first visit is to the city of Vergina and enters the archaeological site where the father and son of Alexander the Great were buried.
Lunch in local restaurant and return to Thessaloniki and the archeological museum.
Hotel check-in.
Tonight, our program will close with an illuminated city tour of Thessaloniki and dinner with authentic traditional local food in the restaurant.
Overnight Thessaloniki.

Amphipolis

After breakfast we drive east for 02 hours to visit Philippi, where Paul worked to see the river, where Lydia is said to have been baptized (Acts 16:14-15), the ruins of a Prison where Paul and Sylas were kept (Acts 16:16-40), the Agora, the 5th and 6th century Basilicas and the Theater.
After the visits, we continue to Kavala, the ancient port of Neapolis (Acts 16:11).
Lunch and a short stop at Amphipolis. Visit the Lion statue of Amphipolis for photos.
Hotel check in at Kavala and night city tour of the city.
Dinner in local restaurant. Overnight Kavala.

Lemnos

Breakfast and transfer to the port of Kavala to take the ferry to Lemnos where we will directly go to our hotel for check-in and local traditional lunch.
Later on, we will visit the capital city of the island called Myrina.
We will walk in the traditional streets of this beautiful town with our guide. Our town tour will end to the top of the medieval castle of Myrina and then we will swim and enjoy at an organized beach venue with amazing crystal-clear shallow waters.
After seeing one of the most beautiful sunsets of the world we will depart from Myrina.
Wind up to your bed after dinner. Overnight in Lemnos.

Lemnos

Traditional Greek Breakfast at the hotel and then we will head to our meeting with history.
We will visit the ancient theatre Hephaistia inside, build on the 8th century BC, learn what happened 3.000 years ago, shoot amazing photos.
Our next stop is the archeological site of Kabirion. Kabirion from the 11th until the 5th century BC was one of the most important spiritual centers of the world.
In Kabirion we will also see and learn about the famous story of Filoktitis from Homers Odyssey.
On our way to Moudros town we will stop to see and enjoy the amazing Salt Lake.
A unique experience for all visitors. Moudros, a town which became the base of ANZAC forces against the Turks and Germans in the Kallipoli fight 1st War.
In Moudros we will have our authentic local lunch where we can really taste the unique taste of the Greek fish.
After lunch. In the afternoon you can discover on your own the myths and traditions of the island.
Our suggestion is to visit Amothines – the only dessert in Europe. Dinner in a local restaurant. Overnight Lemnos.

Kontias

After breakfast, we will visit the Allies cemetery where also Indian soldiers are buried.
We will learn the history of the Kallipoli war which took place in the 1st War and the presence of the Indian soldiers who actually helped in changing the history of the island.
Our next stop is the famous Hatzigeorgiou winery where we will have the chance to see how these amazing wines are made and taste them one by one with local snacks.
Our lunch will take place at a traditional restaurant. Return to hotel for rest.
Tea and coffee with local sweets before going to our afternoon tour at the picturesque stone build a traditional village of Kontias.
The main highlight of Kondias the five windmills. Our next stop will be Tsimandria village where we will have our dinner in a local restaurant. Overnight Lemnos.

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Grand Greece

12 Days, 11 Nights

USD 2,37,488

USD 1,89,990

Per Adult

Price Includes

Stay
4 Star Category Hotel Stays for all 11 Nights
Meals
11 Dinner & 10 Lunch are included in the package
Transfers
Ferry Ride- Athens to Santorini & Kavala to Lemnos
Flights- Santorini to Thessaloniki & Lemnos to Athens
Permits
Entrance Fees- Acropolis, Acropolis Museum, Vergina museum, Thessaloniki archeological museum, Lion of Amphipolis, Hephaistia and Kabirion at Lemnos, Cape Sounio
Guide
Complete guided tour as per the itinerary with professional English speaking guide

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Athens, Greece

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Athens International Airport

Attiki Odos, Spata Artemida 190 04, Greece

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FAQs

What are the best places to visit in Greece for a honeymoon trip?
The best 3 places to include in a Greece honeymoon itinerary are Athens, Mykonos and Santorini.
How do I get from Athens to Mykonos?
You can reach Mykonos from Athens by ferry or flight.
What is the best time of year to go to Greece?
The months of June through August are the best time to visit Greece.

How long does it take to reach Santorini from Athens?

You can reach Santorini from Athens by flight in 45 minutes. If you travel by ferry, the journey from Athens to Santorini will take 8 hours.

How many days are recommended for a trip to Greece?

We recommend planning a trip of about 12 days to Greece. Here is a suggested plan for your Greece trip in 12 days, giving a good mix of leisure and sightseeing:

Day 1: Athens
Day 2: Athens
Day 3: Athens
Day 4: Santorini
Day 5: Santorini
Day 6: Thessaloniki
Day 7: Kavala
Day 8: Lemnos Island
Day 9: Lemnos Island
Day 10: Lemnos Island
Day 11: Athens
Day 12: Athens

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Acropolis of Athens

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Parthenon

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