GREECE
GREECE: ATHENS & SANTORINI
9 DAYS | 8 NIGHTS
Has Greece always spoken to you? The history, turquoise water, food and the islands are calling. Sunny and Turquoise is headed to Athens and Santorini this fall and there’s just one question…are you ready to say yes to yourself?
2024
GREECE
TRIP DATES
October 3-11, 2024
Details coming soon!
ITINERARY
DAY 1 - WELCOME TO GREECE
We will arrive and check into our spacious yet cozy accommodations in Athens. Meet all your fellow travel besties for the week. We’ll stretch our legs and explore Athens with a walk after our long day of travel. We’ll toast to our adventure with wine and dinner to follow.
Meals included: Dinner
DAY 2 - EXPLORE ANCIENT ATHENS
We’ll soak up the ancient monuments and bustling energy of Athens on a fun and easy bike tour. We’ll end our ride with a tour of the Acropolis, an ancient citadel located on a rocky outcrop above the city. After our exercise we will find the best gyros in the city to enjoy for lunch!
We’ll enjoy a sommelier-guided food and wine tour of Athens enjoying dinner at a top Greek restaurant, wine tasting at a renowned bar, an olive oil sampling, and delectable Greek treats. We’ll pair wines with local specialties and taste some of Athens most famous dishes. In between bites, take in the gorgeous views of the Parthenon illuminated in the dark.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
DAY 3 - SPA DAY
After our big adventures the previous day we’ll start with a slow morning and meditation led by Lea.
Next we’ll get pampered with a treatment at a traditional Hammam Spa, or Turkish Bath. It’s a place where you can escape the stresses of daily life with moments of calm and deep relaxation. Your one hour treatment includes ritual cleansing, body scrub, hair washing, and gentle massage.
The afternoon will include some free time to shop, eat, drink, or just relax. Take this time to revisit your favorite neighborhood and enjoy lunch on your own.
For dinner we’ll regroup and check out Point, an elegant rooftop bar and restaurant with breathtaking views of the Acropolis. Point offers an extensive range of killer cocktails and delicious Greek-influenced Mediterranean cuisine.
Meals included: Breakfast and Dinner
DAY 4 - SANTORINI BOUND
In the morning we’ll catch a short flight to Santorini from Athens.
After dropping our things at our adorable island villa, we will enjoy a private tour seeing the 3 most photogenic villages on Santorini. We’ll get signature volcano views from Firostefani and Imerovigli, and then explore Oia with its white churches, blue domes, historic windmills, and charismatic alleys.
We’ll enjoy dinner together at the lovely Metaxi Mas including delicious Cretan and Santorini cuisine as well as local wine!
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 6 - FIRA TO OIA ADVENTURE
The day will start with breakfast at our Santorini “home” and a morning meditation led by Lea.
Then we will embark on a beautiful hike from Fira to Oia. Winding through whitewashed villages and rugged Mediterranean landscapes, the clifftop Fira–Oia hike is one of Greece’s most beautiful walks. (6.5 Miles and it's a moderate level walk/hike)
If hiking isn’t your thing, you can choose to spend the day wandering the streets of Fira and Oia or schedule your own excursion during this free time. Fira and Oia have incredible architecture, restaurants, museums and shopping.
We’ll have dinner in Oia overlooking the sea at sunset at a charming family run eatery.
Meals included: Breakfast, Hiking Food for Lunch and Dinner
DAY 5 - SAILING DAY
Wake up and savor a relaxing morning with amazing views from Santorini Island! We’ll visit the Tomato Industrial Museum, allowing you to find out more about the fascinating history of tomato production on the island. Lunch will be at a lovely sea-side cafe following our tomato tour.
Then we set sail on an afternoon and sunset Catamaran cruise! We’ll admire the beautiful coastline, swim in the volcanic hot springs, have the opportunity to snorkel, and enjoy a gorgeous dinner on board while soaking in the amazing sunset.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 7 - OCT 9
Start the day with morning meditation. Then we will embark on one of my favorite kinds of days…Santorini Wine Tastings! We’ll explore the island and hit 3 of Lea’s favorite wineries along the way while enjoying some local cheese and tapas.
Dinner for the group will be cooked, prepared, and served at “home” by world-renowned Chef Giannis.
Meals included: Breakfast, Wine Tasting Tapas for Lunch, and Dinner
DAY 8 - LAST DAY IN PARADISE
Start the day with morning meditation. We’ll explore the adorable village of Megalochori where we will enjoy lunch at a darling outdoor cafe.
The afternoon will be spent beach hopping…spend your last day in Greece finishing up that book and relaxing by the sea. We’ll grab drinks at PK Cocktail bar and savor a delicious finale dinner together for our last night in Greece!
Meals included: Breakfast and Dinner
Please note, the itinerary is subject to change,.
DAY 9 - HAPPY TRAILS
Take your new memories home. You’ll also be taking new friendships and forever travel buddies with you.
Meals included: Breakfast
WHERE YOU'LL BE STAYING
Our stylish 5 star airbnb apartment accommodations in Athens are located in the heart of the historic district. It’s rated in the top 1% of airbnbs in Athens. The living room opens up to a lovely patio overlooking the neighborhood and Acropolis. All rooms have en suite bathrooms. The rooms are shared with your own bed. (Please inquire if you’re interested in a private room.)
Our gorgeous villas in Santorini are top rated for service, location, and beauty. Our villas are located in the village of Vothon, close to the action but far enough away to be serene. Each villa has a hot tub and lots of outdoor space to soak up the sunshine. Enjoy garden views while you soak up the sunshine! Rooms are shared. There are twin beds as well as shared queens. (Please inquire about private room prices.)
YOUR HOST
Lea, owner of Sunny & Turquoise, is a business innovator, travel coach, adventure enthusiast, gourmet cook, loving wife, and devoted mom.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
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WELCOME GIFT
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3 NIGHTS STYLISH APARTMENT ACCOMMODATIONS IN ATHENS
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5 NIGHTS VILLA ACCOMMODATIONS IN SANTORINI
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DAILY BREAKFAST, 8 DINNERS
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DAILY MEDITATION
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TURKISH BATH TREATMENT
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ALL TOURS LED BY GREEK LOCALS
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TRANSPORTATION DURING TOURS
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FLIGHT FROM ATHENS TO SANTORINI ON 10/6
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SOMMELIER GUIDED FOOD & WINE TOUR
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GUIDED CITY BIKING & WALKING TOUR INCLUDING THE ACROPOLIS
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3 VILLAGES TOUR OF SANTORINI
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SANTORINI WINE TASTING TOUR
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CATAMARAN SAILING DAY
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FIRA TO OIA HIKE
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FREE TIME FOR SHOPPING & EXPLORING
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LIFELONG MEMORIES & FRIENDSHIPS
DINNERS OUT
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TOP RATED RESTAURANTS CELEBRATING MEDITERRANEAN ATHENS & SANTORINI CUISINE
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ONE ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE IS INCLUDED WITH MEALS
TRIP INVESTMENT
$3595 PER TRAVELER
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$500 NON REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT TO BOOK
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2ND REMAINDER BALANCE DUE SEPTEMBER 7, 2024
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Payments can also be broken up into an individualized payment plan, please inquire if interested
8 Spots available.
WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED
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ALL FLIGHTS (SEE BELOW)
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TAXI TO AIRBNB ACCOMMODATIONS IN ATHENS
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2 LUNCHES ON YOUR OWN
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DISCRETIONARY CASH FOR SHOPPING, SOUVENIRS, ETC.
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HOST TIPPING
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TRAVEL INSURANCE - REQUIRED FOR ALL TRAVELERS
TRAVEL INFORMATION
10/2/24 Flight Info to Athens:
Your Home Airport to ATH. Afternoon Arrival is ideal.
Leave afternoon/evening 10/2/24 to arrive Athens on 10/3/24.
10/11/24 Return Flight Info:
JTR to ATH (Santorini to Athens) + ATH to your home airport
*For a small fee, we are happy to assist with booking your flights.