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Two Centre Athens & Island Holidays

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Two Centre Holidays - Athens & Greek islands

Prices from £1,222 per person

Do you love the sun, history and delicious food? If so, a holiday in Athens is perfect for you! With plenty of ancient ruins to explore and amazing Greek cuisine to savour, Athens is a city that will captivate you from the moment you arrive. And if you're looking for some sun-soaked relaxation after all that sightseeing, why not check out one of Greece's stunning islands? There's a greek island resort for a variety of tastes. You could combine Athens & Corfu, Athens & Crete, Athens & Kos, Athens & Mykonos, Athens & Naxos, Athens & Santorini or another island of your choice – so what are you waiting for? Start planning your perfect Athens & Greek Island holiday today!

Sample Itinerary Hotels to Stay Places to Visit Optional Extras

10 Nights sample itinerary: 3nts. Athens + 7nts. Greek Island of your choice

One of the best ways to experience Greece is to combine a short break in Athens with a relaxing stay in one of the Greek Islands. Sightseeing in Athens can be tiring so what a better way to relax than to spend the following 7 nights soaking up the sun in one of Greek’s attractive islands. The total duration of your holiday will be 10 nights, however, you can stay longer or shorter, this type of holiday offers great flexibility.

For 2 centre holidays, you will fly direct from your reginal airport to Athens any day of the week. You will be met by our driver/ representative and transferred to your hotel in Athens.

After 3 days exploring this fascinating city, than we will transfer you to the port of Piraeus in Athens for taking the ferry boat to the your chosen Island. (or alternatively, we can organise internal flights to the Island – the choice is yours).

On your return journey, you will be transferred to the nearest local airport either fly directly or via Athens. Alternatively, return to Athens by the Ferryboat and fly from Athens back to home. All airport transfers will be private for your party only.

Day 1: Athens

Upon arrival, you will be met by your escort at the airport and transferred to your hotel. Overnight in Athens.

Day 2-3: Explore Athens

Explore some of the most important landmarks of this historical city. See the Greek Parliament, the monument to the Unknown Soldier, the National Gardens, The Anglican Church of St. Paul, Zappeion Hall, the temple of Zeus, Hadrian's arch, the famous Plaka district, and the acropolis. You can prebook our private City tours as optional.

Day 4: Athens – Your First Chosen Island

We will pick you up from your hotel for your transfer to the port of Piraeus for taking the Ferryboat to the your chosen Island. (if you choose to take internal flights, then we will transfer you to Athens airport). Either way on arrival, our representative will meet you and transfer to your hotel privately.

Day 5 - 10: At Leisure on First Chosen Island

Spend 7 nights at leisure on your chosen island or prebook some optional tours we feature. Discover the history and the traditional way of life on the island or simply relax on the beaches and explore the town.

Day 11: Return Flight

Pick up from your hotel and transfer to the nearest airport for your return flight home or if you choose, take ferry boat to Athens and fly from Athens airport.

The Athenian Callirhoe 4* BB - Athens

At Athenian Callirhoe hotel, one of the most well-known hotels in Athens, you will discover a distinctive building with elegant urban interior design, enjoy the very best in luxury and service

NJV Athens Plaza 5* BB - Athens

This five star hotel is located in the heart of Athens, right on the historical Syntagma (Constitution) Square across from the Greek parliament and extremely close to the most famous pedestrian shopping street (Ermou)

Santorini Palace 4* BB - Santorini

The Santorini Palace, with its beautiful Cycladic architecture, offers breath-taking views of the volcano. It is in the ideal location to benefit from the many attractions of Fira,

Harmony Boutique Hotel 4* BB - Mykonos

This charming hotel is ideal for those who want to soak up the atmosphere of the old town and port of Mykonos. The Harmony Boutique Hotel lives up to its name by succeeding in combining the simplicity of the local architecture of whitewashed cube-like houses, with effortless style and comfort.

Iria Beach Art Hotel 4* BB - Naxos

A beach-front setting ensures that this recently renovated hotels is extremely popular with Naxos holidaymakers. The Iria Beach Art Hotel is built in the traditional Cycladic architectural style and is set right next to Agia Anna Beach, one of the most beautiful beaches in Naxos, with its golden sand and clear waters.

Paros Agnanti Hotel 5 BB - Paros*

AAn incomparable location at the entrance of the gulf of Parikia, offers its guests panoramic views of the sea and of the picturesque island town.

The hotel consists of four cubic buildings built in the Cycladic architectural style, with arches, whitewashed walls, blue paintwork, and bare stone. Each is built on a hill providing an unobstructed view out to the sea and overlooking Parikia.

Athens

Athens is quite simply one of those cities which everyone should visit at least once in their lifetime. It is an iconic world city at the heart of Western civilisation.

Athens features in many of our cruise and tailor-made programmes on the preceding pages. It can also be visited as a stand-alone city break. Remember the holidays and prices in this website are given for guidance only. If you don’t see the holiday of your choice, we will be happy to provide you with a personalised quotation.

Greek Islands Holidays

Greece has over 6000 islands and islets dotted throughout the Aegean and Ionian seas, of which only 227 are inhabited.

They offer adverse landscape of beaches, bays, coves and coastal caves, which combined with their laid-back ambience and temperate climate make them popular summer holiday destinations.

Athens private sightseeing tours

Acropolis Hill & Museum

Private Half Day Tour (4 hours )

Get acquainted with the ancient heart of the city & its most iconic archeological landmarks. The day is dedicated to the central Athens giving guests the opportunity to marvel some of the key remaining wonders of Ancient Greece civilization

Athens Flavors

Private Half Day - Tour is 4 hours

A sense-provoking tour with insights into Greek gastronomy and the local food culture. During this private food tour you will not only explore the streets of Athens but you will get to taste appetizing treats that locals enjoy as part of their daily routine.

Greek Islands private tours

Private Half Day Tour by catamaran 15:30 - after sunset

Sail on a catamaran in Caldera to celebrate the famous Santorini sunset. Cruise the waters between Caldera and the small volcanic island, Thirasia, to the Red and White beaches, the hot springs, past the volcano and, finally, enjoy the sunset from the boat as your BBQ lunch or dinner is freshly prepared.

Foody Walking Tour - Mykonos

Private Half Day Tour (4h)

In about 3 hours not only you will be shown the famous monuments but also you will be given the opportunity to discover some of the “hidden gems” of the Chora of Mykonos.

*3 Nights The Athenian Callirhoe (4BB) in Athens & 7 Nights Island: 10 Days Holiday**	Low Season	Mid Season	High Season
Athens (4BB) & Santorini Palace (4BB) - Santorini Athens (4BB) & The Harmony Boutique Hotel (4BB) - Mykonos Athens (4BB) & The Iria Beach Art Hotel (4BB) - Naxos Athens (4BB) & The Paros Agnanti Hotel (5BB) - Paros Athens (4BB) & Golden Mare Hotel (4BB) - Corfu Athens (4BB) & Zanti Maris Suite (5BB) - Zante	£1,596 £1,510 £1,316 £1,222 £1,378 £1,878	£1,695 £1,658 £1,486 £1,398 £1,548 £2,248	£1,768 £1,998 £1,838 £1,698 £1,866 £2,558

Price Includes:

- Return flights include internal flights or Ferryboat from Athens to Islands

- 10-night holiday: 3 nights (4* B&B) in Athens & 7 nights (4*/5* B&B) above named hotels in islands

- All Private transfers include private assistance in both resorts

Please note, you can prebook some private tours in Athens including private guide from £150 pp. Same apply to your chosen Island, see details under “Optional Extras”.

Flights info:
Flights are included in above prices, however price subject to change depending on flight departure airports and flight timings. We can book any flight from any airport on request. Once you book flights with us, we will issue ATOL certificate for all packages including flights and you will be protected financially for any airline failures.

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