Athens - Syros

Duration: 7 days / 6 nights

Destinations:

Athens
Syros

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Package rate per person in double room during low season	From 930€

Package rate per person in double room during low season

From 930€

Begin your summer adventure in the urban setting of Athens, where the ancient world comes alive with an abundance of historical sites including the iconic Acropolis. A half day city tour will expose you to the most prominent Athenian sites, which you shouldn't miss out on. Walk through the Athenian neighborhoods and you are bound to see stylish bars overlooking ancient ruins and deluxe restaurants next to temples from eras long gone. The amalgamation of these two different worlds creates a strangely captivating atmosphere.

As alluring as the Greek capital feels, it is time to leave it behind for a more casual and relaxing setting. In the heart of the Cycladic complex and just a breath away from the cosmopolitan Mykonos, stands Syros, a place where time flows a little differently and the locals are the epitome of philoxenia. Strolling down the streets of Ermoupoli (city of Hermes) this becomes instantly apparent as the unique architectural blend of classicism and Genoese styles lends the town an aroma of the mid-19^th century. Two-storey stone houses with wooden floors and cornices opening up to large terraces or balconies dressed with marble facades can be found all over and have given credence to the term Syriot Neoclassical Architecture. A private half day tour of the island will take you to a multitude of destinations, from important Orthodox and Catholic churches and monasteries, to an Opera House, the old town of Ano Syros and even the south coast of the island. After seeing the highlight reel, it is time to explore Syros on your own and create memories that you will cherish forever!

Want to learn more about Syros? Read up on it before booking your trip!

Arrival at Athens: Daily (May - October)

3 nights accommodation in Athens
3 nights accommodation in Syros
Athens Half-Day city tour including visiting the Acropolis and the Acropolis Museum
Transfer service as per itinerary
Ferry boat tickets (A' class) or High-speed boat tickets (economy class) Piraeus-Syros-Piraeus
Entrance fees during Athens guided sightseeing tour
Meals: 6 breakfasts
VAT for all services

Not included:

International airfare
Personal expenses
VISA expenses (if applicable)
Customary tips to your drivers, guides and escorts
Stayover hotel tax (paid directly to the hotels)

Day 1 – Arrival in Athens
Our assistant will be waiting for you at the airport to welcome you to Athens and provide you with any information you may need. Afterwards, your personal driver will pick you up and take you to your hotel for some well-earned rest. Your first night in the city should be spend any way you please. We recommend that your exploration takes you by Anafiotika in Plaka and has a stop for a traditional Greek lunch in a cozy tavern!
Overnight: Athens
Meals: -
Day 2 – Athens Half Day Sightseeing Tour
Time to experience Athens' influence through the ages by joining the morning sightseeing tour, a quintessential experience for any traveler. This succinct guided tour will take you to the Temple of Olympian Zeus, the National Library and of course the Acropolis and its modern museum, among many others. The afternoon is at your leisure to explore the modern bars and restaurants sprouting around ancient ruins in an effortless marriage of antiquity and modernity.
Overnight: Athens
Meals: Breakfast
Day 3 – Arrival in Syros
Transfer from your hotel to the port by your driver to board the ferry to Syros. One of the earliest recorded settlements in Greece, Syros boasts a history that extends to the Early Bronze Age, around 5,000 years ago. On arrival you have a transfer to your selected hotel for a 3-night stay. Take the afternoon to explore the town on your own and have your first experience of Cycladic cuisine.
Overnight: Syros
Meals: Breakfast
Days 4 & 5 – Explore Syros
Soak up as much of Syros as you can iin the next 2 days! Nobody will blame you if you just stay in Hermoupolis as the capital of the island is full of important sights one has to visit while in Syros, including the cathedral of Saint Nicholas in the Vaporia district and the cultural icon of Hermoupolis, the Apollo Theater. In downtown Ermoupoli, you can visit the historic Miaoulis square, the marvelous Town Hall designed by Ernst Ziller and pay a visit to the Church of the Dormition, which features works by El Greco. Leaving the town center and on to the old town of Syros -the medieval settlement of Ano Syros- where the Cathedral of St. George and the Catholic Monastery of Capuchins reside andd watch over the town for centuries. After exploring Ano Syros and its many picturesque shops, don't forget to visit the Museum of Markos Vamvakaris. However, if you choose to explore outside the capital and especially around the southern part of the island, you will experience a trip along the coastline lined with seaside resorts, a variety of beaches, steep cliffs and turquoise crystal clear waters.
Overnight: Syros
Meals: 2 Breakfasts
Day 6: Return to Athens
In the morning you have a transfer from your hotel to the port to board the ferry that will take you to back to Athens. On arrival you will be transferred to your hotel. For your last night in Greece we recommend some shopping therapy at Ermou street –with a chance to pick up souvenirs for your friends back home- and a dinner at a rood garden with a view of the Acropolis.
Overnight: Athens
Meals: Breakfast
Day 7 - Departure from Athens
Pack up your memories and meet by our assistant at the lobby of your hotel and transfer to the airport for your departure flight. We hope to see you again soon!
Overnight: -
Meals: Breakfast

Day 1 – Arrival in Athens
Our assistant will be waiting for you at the airport to welcome you to Athens and provide you with any information you may need. Afterwards, your personal driver will pick you up and take you to your hotel for some well-earned rest. Your first night in the city should be spend any way you please. We recommend that your exploration takes you by Anafiotika in Plaka and has a stop for a traditional Greek lunch in a cozy tavern!
Overnight: Athens
Meals: -
Day 2 – Athens Half Day Sightseeing Tour
Time to experience Athens' influence through the ages by joining the morning sightseeing tour, a quintessential experience for any traveler. This succinct guided tour will take you to the Temple of Olympian Zeus, the National Library and of course the Acropolis and its modern museum, among many others. The afternoon is at your leisure to explore the modern bars and restaurants sprouting around ancient ruins in an effortless marriage of antiquity and modernity.
Overnight: Athens
Meals: Breakfast
Day 3 – Arrival in Syros
Transfer from your hotel to the port by your driver to board the ferry to Syros. One of the earliest recorded settlements in Greece, Syros boasts a history that extends to the Early Bronze Age, around 5,000 years ago. On arrival you have a transfer to your selected hotel for a 3-night stay. Take the afternoon to explore the town on your own and have your first experience of Cycladic cuisine.
Overnight: Syros
Meals: Breakfast
Days 4 & 5 – Explore Syros
Soak up as much of Syros as you can iin the next 2 days! Nobody will blame you if you just stay in Hermoupolis as the capital of the island is full of important sights one has to visit while in Syros, including the cathedral of Saint Nicholas in the Vaporia district and the cultural icon of Hermoupolis, the Apollo Theater. In downtown Ermoupoli, you can visit the historic Miaoulis square, the marvelous Town Hall designed by Ernst Ziller and pay a visit to the Church of the Dormition, which features works by El Greco. Leaving the town center and on to the old town of Syros -the medieval settlement of Ano Syros- where the Cathedral of St. George and the Catholic Monastery of Capuchins reside andd watch over the town for centuries. After exploring Ano Syros and its many picturesque shops, don't forget to visit the Museum of Markos Vamvakaris. However, if you choose to explore outside the capital and especially around the southern part of the island, you will experience a trip along the coastline lined with seaside resorts, a variety of beaches, steep cliffs and turquoise crystal clear waters.
Overnight: Syros
Meals: 2 Breakfasts
Day 6: Return to Athens
In the morning you have a transfer from your hotel to the port to board the ferry that will take you to back to Athens. On arrival you will be transferred to your hotel. For your last night in Greece we recommend some shopping therapy at Ermou street –with a chance to pick up souvenirs for your friends back home- and a dinner at a rood garden with a view of the Acropolis.
Overnight: Athens
Meals: Breakfast
Day 7 - Departure from Athens
Pack up your memories and meet by our assistant at the lobby of your hotel and transfer to the airport for your departure flight. We hope to see you again soon!
Overnight: -
Meals: Breakfast

Optionally, you can upgrade the group tour to a private one at an additional cost.

Rates per person in Euro

Group 1

Athens: 3-star Central (standard room) or similar
Syros: 3-star Hermes Hotel Syros (standard room for 1 person or standard sea view for 2-3 persons) or similar