The Global Internship: Greece Island Hopping

See the Acropolis up close, visit the Olympic stadium and stroll the markets of Plaka in Athens. Stop by beautiful Santorini for the world’s most astonishing sunset over white and blue-domed houses and get swept up in the island nightlife. Finish the week on the island of Mykonos, where you can kayak, ATV and dance the night away are just the beginning.

 

Included:

  • Ground transportation and ferries within Greece
  • Top accommodation in Athens with breakfast
  • Welcome dinner in Athens
  • Athens walking tour and entrance to the Acropolis
  • Top accommodation in Santorini with breakfast
  • Santorini island cruise
  • Top accommodation in Mykonos with breakfast
  • 4.0 Tours Trip Leaders
  • 4.0 Tours exclusive discounts

Not Included: Flights

 

Recommended Flights, (additional cost, to be booked separately)

Madrid

Arrival: MAD-ATH, Aegean 701, Saturday 13 July 2019, 12:55-17:25


London

Arrival: STN-ATH, Ryanair 15, Saturday 27 June 2019, 8:45-14:25

 

Please feel free to reach out to support@4point0tours.com if you require any further information or have any questions. 

Route

A AthensB SantoriniC Mykonos

Please Note:

For accurate departure times, travel times, prices of activities, and suggestions on how much extra money you will need, please contact support@4point0tours.com. Please note that, although rare, departure times are subject to change.

This tour meets in Athens on Saturday but ends in Mykonos the following Sunday (*Recommended to depart from the Mykonos JMK airport). Please plan your travels accordingly.

Please contact support@4point0tours.com with any questions.

 

Day 1 - Saturday

The group will meet at the Athens airport (ATH) on Saturday at 7:00 PM. It is recommended you fly into Athens airport (ATH). The trip ends in Mykonos on the following Sunday. Once you arrive your guides will give you a brief walking tour of the center so you can get acquainted with the city. At night we go to Vyzantino’s, a traditional Greek restaurant in Plaka for an optional group dinner. The dinner includes various Greek appetizers, a choice of entree, and unlimited wine. Vyzantino’s always provides great service for the Bus2alps Group. After dinner, you may choose to participate in the optional nightlife tour.

Day 2 - Sunday

We will depart for the walking tour of Athens after breakfast. This walking tour is a great way to get acquainted with one of the oldest and most fascinating cities in the Western World. You will see the Greek National Parliament, the 1896 Olympic Stadium, the Temple of Zeus, the Acropolis museum, and of course, the Acropolis. Your International Student ID will get you reduced entry to all the sites on the walking tour. In order to receive a reduced entry, your ID must be an international ID from your study abroad program. The walking tour ends at Monastiraki Square. Here you can have a sit down lunch or grab a cheap gyro from a traditional Greek Gyro stand. The afternoon is free to have custom sandals made, shop at the flea market and souvenir shops, visit the museums, or grab a traditional Greek Coffee.

Day 3 - Monday

Monday morning, we depart our accommodation by private bus transfer for the port of Athens to board the Blue Star ferry for Santorini. Santorini is the postcard Greek Island with the iconic white and blue buildings clinging to the cliffside. Travel time on boat will be approximately 7-9 hours. Upon arrival, we will be transported to our highly-rated accommodation located in the Fira city center. The afternoon is free to explore one of Greece’s most photographed cities. After a beautiful sunset view, there will be an optional group dinner at a local Greek Taverna followed by drinks.

Day 4 - Tuesday

Spend half the day cruising around the island of Santorini as we visit the hot springs at the foot of the Volcano and then sail to the tip of Oia to see some of the best views from the sea.

Day 5 - Wednesday

Today we will have an bus tour around the island of Santorini. We will visit the red rock beach, the black sand beach and another incredible lookout spot. You are also free to explore the beauty of Santorini. We also recommend renting a scooter or ATV to better explore all of the small villages and the landscape of the island of Santorini. In the evening, there will be transportation to the town of Oia to watch the incredible and famous sunset over Santorini's white and blue houses.

Day 6 - Thursday

Thursday we depart Santorini on a high-speed ferry to Mykonos. Once we arrive, we will immediately check into our top rated accommodation. The rest of the day is free to hang on the beach which is a short walk from the hostel, or join in in one of the various activities.

Day 7 and Day 8 - Friday and Saturday

Friday and Saturday are left for you to decide how to spend your day! From glorious days spent on the beach to evenings enjoying fantastic Greek c

Day 9 - Sunday

The Greece Island Hopping trip wraps up in Mykonos with group transportation to the Mykonos Airport (JMK).