Greek Escape 2022

  • TOUR

    Code: 6277 Type: Land Only
  • DESTINATION

    Greece
  • STAY

    Days: 9 days Nights: 8 nights
  • Dates

    Departure: Friday May 27th, 2022 Return: Saturday June 4th, 2022
  • Price

    From: $2990 Deposit: $500 Final Payment Date: 03/22/2022
  • BROCHURE

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DAY 1 - Arrival

Friday May 27th, 2022

Arriving at the airport of Athens, your group will be welcomed by an Englishspeaking assistant and transfer to the hotel in Athens (Transfer time + 50min). The rest of your day is at leisure to relax or enjoy the scenery until time for dinner. Athens is Greeces largest city spanning a history of over 3,400 years

In the evening: transfer & dinner included (without the drinks) at a restaurant in Mikrolimano (small picturesque port in the south of Athens)

Overnight in Athens.

DAY 2 - Athens

Saturday May 28th, 2022

Meal: Breakfast

Buffet breakfast in the hotel

Today, the group will take a cooking class in Athens with an English speaking hostess at a local Tavern (unlimited drinks includedBeer/Wine/Ouzo). Menu will consist of traditional Greek favorites such as, Greek salad, Tzatziki, smoked eggplant spread, mini pies with handmade dough, and lamb with potatoes

Overnight in Athens.

DAY 3 - Mykonos

Sunday May 29th, 2022

Meal: Breakfast

Buffet breakfast in the hotel and checkout

Transfer to the port of Athens for your ferry ride to beautiful Mykonos

7h3012h45 (time schedule 2021): Ferryboat from the port of Piraeus to the port of Mykonos

Transfer to your hotel in Mykonos. Checkin and settle. Enjoy your evening in Mykonos, known for its vibrant nightlife

Overnight in Mykonos.

DAY 4 - Mykonos

Monday May 30th, 2022

Meals: Breakfast, dinner

Transfer & Dinner included (without the drinks) at a restaurant in Mykonos city town

Overnight in Mykonos.

 

 

DAY 5 - Paros

Tuesday May 31st, 2022

Meal: Breakfast

Buffet breakfast in the hotel and checkout of the hotel

Morning at leisure to do as you please. Paros offers endless stretches of golden sand beaches to satisf

everyones expectations

Transfer to the port of Mykonos

13h0014h00 (time schedule 2021): Ferry Boat from the port of Mykonos to the port of Paros

Transfer to the hotel of Paros. Overnight in Paros.

DAY 6 - Paros

Wednesday June 1st, 2022

Meal: Breakfast

Buffet breakfast in the hotel. Day at leisure to enjoy the sites and sandy beaches

Overnight in Paros.

DAY 7 - Santorini

Thursday June 2nd, 2022

Meals: Breakfast, dinner

Buffet breakfast in the hotel and check out

Morning at leisure. Go for a swim or experience Santorini like a local

Transfer to the port of Paros

11h2513h30 (time schedule 2021): Ferry Boat from the port of Paros to the port of Santorini

Transfer to the hotel of Santorini. Enjoy the islands candy colored houses carved into cliffs, sapphire waters, and chalk white buildings topped with cobalt blue domes at your own pace

Transfer & Dinner included (without the drinks) at a restaurant in Pyrgos

Overnight in Santorini.

DAY 8 - Santorini

Friday June 3rd, 2022

Meal: Breakfast

Buffet breakfast in the hotel. Day at leisure to enjoy this beautiful picturesque island

Overnight in Santorini.

DAY 9 - Return

Saturday June 4th, 2022

Buffet breakfast in the hotel and check out

Depending on the departure time, transfer to Santorini airport for your flight to Athens and assistance with the checkin procedures

Arrival in Athens and Departure to the USA.

Hotel Details

HOTEL FRESH 4* – Athens
Located: in the centre of Athens; 10 minutes away walking from Monastiraki square and the 

historical centre 

Details: https://freshhotel.gr/

HOTEL PETINOS 4* – Mykonos
Located: Near the beach of Platis Gialos; 2km from the city center of Mykonos and 5 km by car from the port of Mykonos 

Hotel with modern Cycladic style, luxury facilities and highquality services

Details: www.petinoshotel.gr

HOTEL HOLIDAY SUN 4* -Paros 

. Located: on the coast of Pounda ; 8km from the port of Paros 

Hotel with white Cycladic traditional houses 

Details: www.holidaysunparos.com

HOTEL SANTO MIRAMARE 4* Santorini . Located: in the black sandy beach of Perivolos; 10km by car from the port . Modern hotel with Cycladic decoration 

Details: www.santomiramare.com

Services Included

  • 8 nights’ accommodation 4-star hotels
  • Daily buffet breakfasts . 3 dinners (drinks not included) in local restaurants during stay (Athens, Mykonos & Santorini) . Private mini bus, deluxe, A/C for roundtrip transfers Port/Hotel, roundtrip Airport Transfers
  • Professional English speaking assistance during all the transfers and during the check in formalities at the hotel and at the airport 
  • Cooking Class in Athens with an English speaking hostess at a local tavern (includes unlimited drinks Beer Wine/Ouzo)
  • Inter island ferry boat tickets according to the mentioned program, based on the 2021 time schedule, subject to change.
  • Accommodation Taxes 
  • Third Party liability insurance 
  • VAT (according to the vat in effect on 07/26/2021 – subject to change
  • Entrance fees & sightseeing as per itinerary

Services Not Included

  • Airfare
  • Single room supplement
  • Passport and visa fee
  • Optional travel insurance in case of trip cancellation
  • Compulsory Covid-19 Insurance policy & Covid/PCR Testing
  • Additional excursions or activities not mentioned in itinerary or reserved in advance
  •  Transportation except where noted in the itinerary
  • Upgrade to hotel accommodations and activities
  • Cost of personal items: phone, drinks, souvenirs, laundry, etc.
  • Any services not listed above as “included”

Price Info

$2990 twin room occupancy

Single supplement + $965

Deposit deadline: November 15, 2021

Final payment date: March 22, 2022

AIR SCHEDULE

This trip is a land only program. You can book your airline ticket prior to travel. Celestial Voyagers is an IATA licensed tour operator. We will be able to advise the best schedule, the best routing and best value for your ticket.

Please contact us before booking your flights.

Should you choose to purchase your airline ticket on your own, please provide us with a copy of your schedule. You may have to book additional private transfers between the airport and your hotel.

Cancellations

Cancellations, Penalties and Fees All changes and cancellations must be provided in writing. The following penalties apply with the number of days prior to departure

February 24, 2022 March 22, 2022: $500.00

March 23, 2022 April 11, 2022: 50% of trip cost 

April 10, 2022 May 22, 2022: 100% penalty fee

Travel Insurance

We advise all travelers to purchase travel insurance in case of any unforeseen circumstances and if you are no longer able to travel. We offer the following insurance policies through Allianz Travel Insurance: Basic, Classic, and Classic with cancel anytime. Prices vary with age and amount insured.

Click on the link below for more details:

https://celestialvoyagers.com/leisure/leisure-insurance-passports-visas/

Payment Methods

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  1. Online: During your registration, you can submit your payment by e-check or by credit card (Visa, MasterCard, Discover & American Express). There is a 3% service fee for all online payments. Also, merchant fees are non-refundable. To avoid this fee, you can mail a check or money order.
  2. Phone: We accept credit cards & e-check payments by phone. Credit card payments incur a 3% service fee but there is no service fee for e-checks.
  3. Post Mail: You could also mail a paper check or a money order. Checks should be made payable to “Celestial Voyagers” and mailed to the address in the “Contact Us” section.

Additional Information

Passports and Visas

Most countries require that a passport be valid for six months beyond the completion of a trip. If your passport expires before  December 3, 2022, you must apply to renew your passport. If you are not a US citizen please check with the consulate of Ireland or a visa agency for the latest requirements. You will also need a re-entry permit to return to the USA.

Covid-19 policy

COVID19 Current Covid19 policy in Greece and subject to change are as follows as of today

Unvaccinated people will be able to enter indoor movies, theaters, museums, archaeological sites and gyms only with proof of a negative rapid test conducted up to 48hrs prior. Venues will have the right to admit only vaccinated customers if they wish per the countrys minister

Masks will be mandatory for everyone in indoor public areas and in outdoor crowded areas. Proof of vaccination, recovery or a negative rapid test within the past 24hrs will also be required to travel by plane,train, boat or longdistance bus for anyone over the age of 12yrs old.

A PCR test will have to be performed on each island, every 48 or 72 hours in order to board the ferry and access public spaces. We will try to have these tests made at the hotel but unvaccinated passengers may have to go to a hospital or a clinic to receive the test. Test costs may vary between 50 and 80 euros each time and may have to be paid either in cash or by credit card

Celestial Voyagers cannot be held responsible for any delays or circumstances due to the necessity of taking these tests.

Celestial Voyagers cannot be held liable for any delays or cancellations due to any illnesses prior to or during the trip or after 14days of travel

Every passenger must be covered by travel insurance

A signed waiver is required by each traveler stipulating that Celestial Voyagers cannot be held responsible for any consequences as a result of unvaccinated travelers.

Celestial Voyagers will assist in facilitating the Covid/PCR testing for your return flight back to the USA (tests are at travelers expense).

For more information talk to:

Diana is an independent senior operations consultant who has been working with Celestial Voyagers for over 25 years. With a background in marketing and logistics, she also works with the Celestial Voyagers team as a Tour Leader for group travel.