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Have you dreamed of going to Greece? Pack your bags, we've got an epic vacation planned for you!

This 10 night/11 day tour is moderately paced, with guided tours interspersed with free time. Expect to do a moderate amount of walking around areas such as Athens and Delphi so it is good to bring sturdy walking shoes. Other tours are provided in modern air conditioned vehicles.

We will start by spending time in the ancient city of Athens. Taste the flavors in our walking food tour and take in the beautiful views of Athens including the Acropolis and Parthenon.  We will also take a tour to Vougliameni Lake, a natural thermal lake,  and Cape Sunion site of the impressive Temple of Poseidon. 

We also get a full day tour do the Delphi, an ancient city considered by ancient Greeks to be the center of the world. Full of majestic ruins and once home to the Oracle Pythia who was renowned for her prophecies. 

After Delphi prepare for the stunning Greek islands!

We will head to Milos first, and discover it's beautiful exotic beaches aside the crystal blue waters of the Aegean Sea.

After Milos we head to the infamous Santorini, known for its stunning seaside cliff views and blue domed buildings. Enjoy a wine and gastronomy tour, a chartered yacht with lunch and dinner watching a Santorini sunset!

We then return to Athens for the night before departing home.

Our tour is in partnership with Blue Sun Tours based out of Greece who has been a proud leader in Greek tourism since 1954.

ALL HOTEL STAYS (BASED ON **DOUBLE OCCUPANCY**) w/ breakfast

- 4 nights Athens 5* hotel Sept 13-Sept 16

- 2 nights Milos 4* hotel Sept 17 -Sept 18

- 3 nights Santorini 4* hotel Sept 19-Sept 21

- 1 night Athens 4* hotel Sept 22-23

Ferries as per itinerary

Transfers as per itinerary

Evening food walking tour in Athens

Acropolis, Parthenon, and Museum Tour

Afternoon Tour to Vougliameni Lake and Cape Sunion

Full day tour to Delphi with lunch

Beach tour of Milos

Tour of Santorini and wine and gastronomy tour

Santorini yacht charter with Caldera view, beach tour, and sunset view

Meals:

- 10 breakfasts

- 4 lunches

- 2 dinners

Transportation:

Ferries per itinerary

Transfers per itinerary

Transportation to and from airport

Tour Leader:

Either I, Katie Fitts will be there to assist in leading the trip or there will be local guides with you throughout the day!

Tour Provider:

BlueSun Travel has been in the tour business since 1954.. 24/7 available service in accordance with organized tour. All day tours provided by local guides.

**Itinerary subject to change based on availability or change due to unforeseen circumstances. 

- International Flights **

- Hotel and City Taxes (Payable at the hotels at check-in)

- Personal expenses 

- Meals/drinks outside specifically mentioned in itinerary 

- Alcoholic beverages (except on Santorini cruise)

- Personal travel insurance (highly recommended)

- Tips

- COVID tests when necessary

-International Air Fare- flights to Greece ***PLEASE PLAN TO ARRIVE SEPT 13, 2025, if possible early afternoon or evening. *** Flights are roundtrip to Athens... Fly into Athens Sept 13, fly out Athens Sept 23, 2025.

** Please don't buy flights until trip is confirmed with minimum of 12 guests. I will send out reminder about 3-4 months prior to trip to buy flights. 

**** A note regarding bedding situation. We aim for rooms with 2 single beds, however there are some hotels where for instance we may only have 1 queen bed. We do our best to have rooms with single beds, but this is not always possible on the smaller islands such as Milos.  Additionally, the bed situation again may be 1 queen bed or a queen and a day bed.  

Sometimes there may not always be elevators at the smaller hotels as well. In Santorini the place we stay at has an elevator but there is still a significant amount of walking up steps. (In fact this is the only hotel on the island with an elevator). Significant mobility is required.  Please keep this in mind when booking the trip*******

Visa

No visa is required if coming from the US. You have 90 days within the Schengen Zone.

Passport

Passport must be valid for 6 months AFTER THE DEPARTURE DATE, meaning, must be valid until March 23, 2026.  

Currency

Euros

Plug/Adaptor

Typical European type C and F sockets, two round rounds. Usually your generic international adaptor will do!

Attire

Sturdy walking shoes 

Sunglasses/sunhat

Bathings suits

Lightweight cool clothes and whatever you are comfortable in

Culture

The Greek culture is warm and vibrant. You will be very welcome and most people speak English. However some people on the smaller islands may not. 

Climate:

September is literally the perfect time to go to Greece. A bit of a "shoulder" season, September doesn't see as many crowds as the summertime. Day time temps are warm 70-80s with light breezes and lows around 60-70s. Bring some layers just in case of a chill or raincoat. The climate is fairly dry though! Bring some chapstick and lotion. 

Water

Water is generally considered safe to drink in Athens, however to be on the safe side don't get a lot of ice in your drinks. Most places are tup to tourist standards. It is NOT recommended to drink water not the islands. 

Shopping

For shopping aficionados there is plenty of great shopping. Lots of great items and beautiful clothing from Italy. You may want to bring an extra bag to put your shopping in!

Luggage
If you can pack fairly light this is the way to go! The place we stay in Milos doesn't have an elevator, so may be difficult to get upstairs. The smaller the better. 

Immunizations

Refer to the CDC website and your doctor's digression. 

Your spot is held when we receive your NONREFUNDABLE deposit  and the trip is confirmed. Please note that this deposit is not transferable once received. 

Final payments are due 100 days prior to departure.  For your convenience, a payment plan has been applied. You are able to pay partially or full amount by either credit card or bank account. Please let me know if you would like to not have the payment plan, but payments in FULL are due by June 5, 2025. 

Never Lost Travel does not offer refunds for testing positive for COVID or any other illness, please acquire travel insurance for this purpose. 

In the event that you need to cancel your trip, these fees will be applied:

● Within now-120 days of travel:  Never Lost Travel only retains non refundable deposit (after trip confirmation with minimum amount of guests)

● Within 119 and 90 days of travel:  50% tour price 

● Within 89 and 0 days of travel: 100 % tour price 

FULL DEPOSIT DUE NO LATER THAN May 15, 2025.

TRIP MUST BE PAID IN FULL NO LATER THAN 100 DAYS PRIOR TO TRIP DATE JUNE 5, 2024. 

Never Lost Travel reserves the right to hold payments according to the cancellation policy above to pay our vendors to make the trip. 

Welcome to Athens! One of the most ancient cities in the world rich in history, culture, delicious food, and warm people.

Our airport agent will be waiting for you with your name on a card to escort you to the hotel.

We know you will be exhausted by your journey! Get in and get settled and relax for the evening.

- Overnight in Athens

- No meals included today

Enjoy breakfast at your hotel and get adjusted to GREECE!

We ease into our tour in the afternoon and we will go on a lovely Athens food walking tour! Enjoy tastes of Greece and walk the beautiful streets of Greece.

Tomatoes, olive, and the FETA! Opaaaa!

**Be sure to wear sturdy walking shoes around Athens.**

Free evening and overnight in Athens.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel and get ready for a busy day!

We have a morning guided tour of the Acropolis and Parthenon, Athen's most renowned ruins. The Acropolis is visible from nearly everywhere in the city situated about 500 feet above the city.  You will be blown away! This tour includes a moderate amount of walking, be sure to wear sturdy walking shoes.

We have lunch in Plaka, one of the most popular and beautiful neighborhoods of Athens. Full of shops and restaurants, you are sure to see something that catches your eye to buy!

In the afternoon we take a  van tour to Lake Vougliameni, a unique lake fed by both fresh thermal spring water and sea water for a spa experience.  We have some time here to relax and enjoy the scenery!

We then drive the coast of the beautiful Athenian Riviera to Cape Sunion for an amazing sunset experience at the impressive Temple of Poseidon.  We typically return around 8 or 9. The Temple has a small cafeteria where you can get snacks and drinks for purchase.

Overnight in Athens.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch

Breakfast at the hotel.

Full day tour to Delphi, a UNESCO world heritage site. Delphi was considered by the ancient Greeks to be the center of the world. It has many well preserved ruins and was home to the famed Oracle of Apollo, a most important shrine in Greece and home to famed priestess known for her prophecies.

We will enjoy lunch here. Return late afternoon/early evening.

Overnight in Athens.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch

We will eat breakfast in Athens and then head off to Milos for our first Greek island experience!

Get ready for the crazy ferry experience. If you have never been on a Greek ferry, it is indeed an experience. 😂 It's a well oiled machine and they are extremely prompt. Be ready to get off in a hurry!

Milos is considered to be one of the most exotic islands due to it's volcanic rock and stunning colors. 

Overnight in Milos.

- Transport Athens hotel - ferry port

- Fast Ferry to Milos

Meals: Breakfast

Breakfast in the hotel.

Today we will be exploring the beaches of Milos!! We will see the beautiful volcanic rock colors that give Milos its unique beauty.  We have 5 hours to see the awesome beaches and we have time to relax and enjoy the one of our choosing. 

Sunbeds/snacks/drinks available for purchase.

Free night in Milos.

Overnight in Milos

Meals: Breakfast

Breakfast at the hotel

Today we head to Santorini, the most famous of the Greek islands!

We will ferry over to Santorini and you have the afternoon/night free to explore Santorini.

Overnight in Santorini.

- Breakfast in Milos

- Transfer to port of Milos

- Ferry to Santorini

- Transfer to hotel in Santorini

Meals: Breakfast

Breakfast at the hotel

Let's soak up some Greek islands and beautiful scenery!

We start early and will take a tour around Santorini and all it's beautiful sights! You will get all the blue domes you want and more! 

We also are going to do a wine tasting and gastronomy tour. Have I mentioned the wines in Greece are AMAZING?! Particularly if you like dry wines. 

Overnight in Santorini

Meals: Breakfast, lunch

Yachting in Santorini

Breakfast in hotel

You can't come to Greece and not go yachting! We will explore Santorini beaches, Caldera, and end the day with a sunset against the backdrop of the beautiful Aegean.

Includes: 2 meals lunch and dinner, unlimited drinks, towels, snorkeling equipment, and wi-fi.

We will be going on a yacht similar to this one!

Overnight in Santorini

Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Breakfast in the hotel

Alas, it is time to leave the beautiful Greek islands and make our way back to Athens!

Free evening/overnight in Athens

- Transfer to port of Santorini

- Ferry to Athens

- Transfer port to Athens hotel

- Overnight in Athens

Meals: Breakfast

Goodbye Greece

Breakfast at the hotel

Check-out

Transfer to airport!

Meals: Breakfast