
Once you arrive in Athens you will be greeted at the airport and transferred to the hotel. The remainder day is free to rest.
Enjoy a tour of Athens combining many of the city's principal modern and classical sights such as Constitution Square (Syntagma), the House of Parliament, the Memorial to the Unknown Solder and the National Library. At the Acropolis visit the architectural masterpieces of the Golden Age of Athens, the Propylaea, the Temple of Athena Nike and finally the beautiful Parthenon and its museum. The afternoon is free to explore the Plaka (old Athens section), Ermou Square for shopping and a taste of a Greek souvlaki or visit Monastiraki flea market.
Transfer to the Athens airport and take a short flight to the island of Rhodes where upon arrival you'll be transferred to your hotel. Spend 3 days on this cosmopolitan destination with a history that goes back 4,000 years. Walk through the medieval city enclosed within its walls. Visit squares, museums with rare exhibits, art galleries, churches, hamams, the Grand Master's Palace, the famous Street of the Knights and historical buildings. Enjoy the natural surroundings crystal clear seas, recreational facilities the bright sun and the warm hospitality of the islanders.
Transfer to the Rhodes airport and fly to Heraklion Crete where upon arrival you'll be transferred to your hotel. A rich blend of mythology, archaeology and history together with the unparalleled beauty of the landscape, the people and the traditions, make Crete one of the most seductive hideaways. Ideon Andron, the birthplace of God Zeus, the remains of the Minoan palaces, Byzantine churches, Venetian buildings and beautiful beaches are there to discover.
Board the hydrofoil or ferry boat from Crete to Santorini. Upon arrival at the pier you will be greeted and transferred to your hotel. Enjoy 3 days at this scenic volcanic island with its breathtaking views and white washed houses draped along the high cliffs of Santorini's dramatic "Caldera". Take postcard pictures while walking through the villages of Oia and Fira and be daring to ride one of the donkeys as part of the native charm of the island.
Transfer from the hotel in Santorini to the airport for your early morning flight back to the USA.
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TOUR RATES FROM APRIL 01, 2008 - OCTOBER 31, 2008 For your Island Triptyque tour package to Greece, call Asimina tours at 877-833-3454 for Rates & Pricing |