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Athens to Santorini Island Hopping (Gap Year - Ages 18 to 22)

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Athens to Santorini Island Hopping (Gap Year - Ages 18 to 22)

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Our Price From 1,823 Per Person
Exclusive Savings 51 Per Person
 Trip Length
8 Days
 Trip Starts
Athens
 Trip Finishes
Santorini
8 Day Athens to Santorini Island Hopping (Gap Year - Ages 18 to 22) Itinerary (Contiki)
Countries Explored: Greece
Our Price From 1,823 Per Person
 Trip Length
8 Days
 Trip Starts
Athens
 Trip Finishes
Santorini
8 Day Athens to Santorini Island Hopping (Gap Year - Ages 18 to 22) Itinerary (Contiki)
Countries Explored: Greece
Trip Operator
Trip Styles
Limited Edition , Gap Year
Departures
Accommodation
2.5 - 3.5 Star
Max. Group Size
30
Guide Level
Fully Guided
Trip Code
GPGWS
Trip Operator
Trip Styles
Limited Edition , Gap Year
Departures
Accommodation
2.5 - 3.5 Star
Max. Group Size
30
Guide Level
Fully Guided
Trip Code
GPGWS

Overview

Book online and enjoy exclusive savings on Contiki's 8 Day Athens to Santorini Island Hopping (Gap Year - Ages 18 to 22). Hit up magical Mykonos, perky Paros and saucy Santorini in this sun-soaked 8-day Greek island Gap-stravaganza. Marvel at the natural and human-made architecture, from coves to cobblestones. Feast on feta and perfect your moves as you experience the legendary local nightlife. Villages and volcanoes await, and you’ll have plenty of time to explore Greece’s most famous islands.
Book online and enjoy exclusive savings on Contiki's 8 Day Athens to Santorini Island Hopping (Gap Year - Ages 18 to 22). Hit up magical Mykonos, perky Paros and saucy Santorini in this sun-soaked 8-day Greek island Gap-stravaganza. Marvel at the natural and human-made architecture, from coves to cobblestones. Feast on feta and perfect your moves as you experience the legendary local nightlife. Villages and volcanoes await, and you’ll have plenty of time to explore Greece’s most famous islands.

Itinerary

Hello island lovers! Welcome to Greece, and welcome to the best holiday of your life. It's a big call to make on day 1, but we're making it! Take a minute to unpack in settle in to our hotel before we meet up this evening. First your Trip Manager will give you the rundown of what to expect over the next 8 days, then you'll have free time to explore the local area and find yourself some dinner. Stay: Hotel Evripides (or similar)

With no time to waste, we'll start our island hopping adventures today with our first destination: Mykonos. Let's do this! Two nights on the island of Mykonos, how did we get so lucky? Even the boat ride across the Aegean will have you awe struck and in love.

Tonight, you'll have the option to join an exploration of Mykonos by night on a locally guided walking tour of the town's cobbled streets. (B) Stay: Paradise Beach (or similar)

Get ready for a day full of viewing coastal windmills, stuffing your face with olives, feta, and tzatziki. We'll stroll down storybook streets dotted with those gorgeous blue domes and we'll pick up some evil eye ornaments along the way to keep the bad vibes away. And this is all before you've even taken a dip in the ocean! Doesn't get much better than this... The day is yours to soak up the sunshine and play in the sea. (B)

This morning we're on to our next Greek island, Paros. Let's spare a thought for all those travellers who only get to visit just one Greek Island, and then remember how lucky we are. Beaches, naturally sculpted swimming coves, a Byzantine church and traditional villages: we must be in Paros. You're free to get into the sun and sea vibes. Those who feel like exploring can sign up for an optional trip to a traditional village where you'll visit a local family-run bakery and shop the local handicrafts. (B) Stay: Asterias (or similar)

Another day, another Greek Island delight. Hold tight - today we're off for a visit to Naoussa, a fishing village with colourful fishing boats and white-washed houses.

Tonight, you'll have free time to explore the local area and find yourself some dinner, before heading out to sample the local nightlife. (B)

Paros, it's been magical – but today we're taking to the seas again, this time in search of Greece's most insta-famous island: Santorini. Santorini, we have arrived! Tonight you'll have an included transfer to Fira to explore Santorini's capital and roam the cobbled streets. (B) Stay: Kalipso Villas (or similar)

Rise and shine, Greek Island travellers! The island of Santorini won't explore itself. Today is your day to take a swim at Perissa Beach, eat the local specialty of fried tomato balls known as domatokeftedes, or roam and explore. You can even opt to take a visit to incredible Oia followed by a visit to the black sand beach of Santorini. (B/D)

And with that, the trip comes to an end. From Santorini, you're free to make your way home… or keep going. Who's for Cyprus? Or Turkey? The whole Aegean lies at your feet (literally) and you have a boatload of new buds to go exploring with! (B)

Hello island lovers! Welcome to Greece, and welcome to the best holiday of your life. It's a big call to make on day 1, but we're making it! Take a minute to unpack in settle in to our hotel before we meet up this evening. First your Trip Manager will give you the rundown of what to expect over the next 8 days, then you'll have free time to explore the local area and find yourself some dinner. Stay: Hotel Evripides (or similar)

With no time to waste, we'll start our island hopping adventures today with our first destination: Mykonos. Let's do this! Two nights on the island of Mykonos, how did we get so lucky? Even the boat ride across the Aegean will have you awe struck and in love.

Tonight, you'll have the option to join an exploration of Mykonos by night on a locally guided walking tour of the town's cobbled streets. (B) Stay: Paradise Beach (or similar)

Get ready for a day full of viewing coastal windmills, stuffing your face with olives, feta, and tzatziki. We'll stroll down storybook streets dotted with those gorgeous blue domes and we'll pick up some evil eye ornaments along the way to keep the bad vibes away. And this is all before you've even taken a dip in the ocean! Doesn't get much better than this... The day is yours to soak up the sunshine and play in the sea. (B)

This morning we're on to our next Greek island, Paros. Let's spare a thought for all those travellers who only get to visit just one Greek Island, and then remember how lucky we are. Beaches, naturally sculpted swimming coves, a Byzantine church and traditional villages: we must be in Paros. You're free to get into the sun and sea vibes. Those who feel like exploring can sign up for an optional trip to a traditional village where you'll visit a local family-run bakery and shop the local handicrafts. (B) Stay: Asterias (or similar)

Another day, another Greek Island delight. Hold tight - today we're off for a visit to Naoussa, a fishing village with colourful fishing boats and white-washed houses.

Tonight, you'll have free time to explore the local area and find yourself some dinner, before heading out to sample the local nightlife. (B)

Paros, it's been magical – but today we're taking to the seas again, this time in search of Greece's most insta-famous island: Santorini. Santorini, we have arrived! Tonight you'll have an included transfer to Fira to explore Santorini's capital and roam the cobbled streets. (B) Stay: Kalipso Villas (or similar)

Rise and shine, Greek Island travellers! The island of Santorini won't explore itself. Today is your day to take a swim at Perissa Beach, eat the local specialty of fried tomato balls known as domatokeftedes, or roam and explore. You can even opt to take a visit to incredible Oia followed by a visit to the black sand beach of Santorini. (B/D)

And with that, the trip comes to an end. From Santorini, you're free to make your way home… or keep going. Who's for Cyprus? Or Turkey? The whole Aegean lies at your feet (literally) and you have a boatload of new buds to go exploring with! (B)

Trip Inclusions

  • Ferry Ride from Athens to Mykonos - All aboard! Time to sail from Athens to Mykonos, checking out that glittering sea view as we go. Includes reserved seating.
  • Private Transport from Hotel to Port - Don't spend another second worrying about how you'll get around Athens. We've got that covered with a private transfer from the hotel to the port.
  • Ferry Ride from Mykonos to Paros - We'll set sail from marvelous Mykonos to perfect Paros, with reserved seating included.
  • Ferry Ride from Paros to Santorini - We'll board the ferry in Paros and set sail for the sultry island of Santorini. With reserved seating included.
  • Transfer from Hotel to Fira - Don't worry about getting from the hotel to Fira, we've got you covered. (It's what we do best after all.)

  • 7 Breakfasts, 1 Dinner

  • 5 nights in Hotels, 2 nights in Special Stay

  • Expert Trip Manager, Local Guides

  • Itinerary and inclusions are subject to change
  • Price is for land, cruise and internal flights as specified. Flights not specified are not included

  • Ferry Ride from Athens to Mykonos - All aboard! Time to sail from Athens to Mykonos, checking out that glittering sea view as we go. Includes reserved seating.
  • Private Transport from Hotel to Port - Don't spend another second worrying about how you'll get around Athens. We've got that covered with a private transfer from the hotel to the port.
  • Ferry Ride from Mykonos to Paros - We'll set sail from marvelous Mykonos to perfect Paros, with reserved seating included.
  • Ferry Ride from Paros to Santorini - We'll board the ferry in Paros and set sail for the sultry island of Santorini. With reserved seating included.
  • Transfer from Hotel to Fira - Don't worry about getting from the hotel to Fira, we've got you covered. (It's what we do best after all.)

  • 7 Breakfasts, 1 Dinner

  • 5 nights in Hotels, 2 nights in Special Stay

  • Expert Trip Manager, Local Guides

  • Itinerary and inclusions are subject to change
  • Price is for land, cruise and internal flights as specified. Flights not specified are not included
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