GREECE 2018
$6324 Sat, Sept 15 - Mon, Sept 25. Athens, Mykonos, Naxos and Santorini.
This tour is priced for a minimum group of 6 people. Per person. Double occupancy. Please inquire about a single-supplement room price. Price includes all transportation between Athens and the islands.
Please join Tour Director, Sandy Gregory, for this wonderful adventure through Greece, or contact us to help you create your own independent travel experience inspired by this itinerary with our Concierge Travel Services.
We know that the decision to spend your valuable time and money traveling is a costly investment. Call on us to create the perfect guided or independent travel custom itinerary. We work closely with groups who want a personalized, private experience. Che Bella Tours is Creative Travel, and the partner you want when planning a remarkable family vacation, destination wedding, trip of a lifetime or other special occasion.
$6324 Sat, Sept 15 - Mon, Sept 25. Athens, Mykonos, Naxos and Santorini.
This tour is priced for a minimum group of 6 people. Per person. Double occupancy. Please inquire about a single-supplement room price. Price includes all transportation between Athens and the islands.
Please join Tour Director, Sandy Gregory, for this wonderful adventure through Greece, or contact us to help you create your own independent travel experience inspired by this itinerary with our Concierge Travel Services.
We know that the decision to spend your valuable time and money traveling is a costly investment. Call on us to create the perfect guided or independent travel custom itinerary. We work closely with groups who want a personalized, private experience. Che Bella Tours is Creative Travel, and the partner you want when planning a remarkable family vacation, destination wedding, trip of a lifetime or other special occasion.
Fri, Sept 14. Trans-Atlantic flight to Athens.
Day 1. Sat, Sept 15. Arrive Athens.
Welcome to Greece! Today you will arrive in Athens and your Tour Manager will give you an orientation to the area.
Our included Big Fat Welcome tonight is much more than a dinner, it's an evening of what it is to be Greek: culture and folklore, demonstrations, music, singing, dancing, laughing, cheering, clapping, breaking plates ... and drinking and eating like there's no tomorrow. Opa!
About Che Bella’s Dinners
At Che Bella Tours, when we gather around the table as a group, it is a celebration: A celebration of good food and wine. A celebration of culture. A celebration of friendship. Hosting this celebration is one of the joys of being a Che Bella Tour Director. We guide you to your favorite dish … or help you choose something you’ve never tried before. We choose the perfect wines and throw in some local delicacies to broaden your palate and surprise you a bit. You’ll go home with new culinary knowledge that will draw you under its spell and increase your hunger for more.
Day 2. Sun, Sept 16. A day in Athens.
This morning we will enjoy our private Athens sightseeing tour. Our journey begins! Travel in time through the city with a history of more than 5,000 years! Walk along streets where Pericles, Plato and the Apostle Paul laid the foundations for Western Civilization and enjoy the perfect blend of ancient worlds and modern times in a city vibrant with life! We’ll enjoy a visit to the Acropolis, as well as a panoramic tour of the highlights of the city.
This afternoon, you can stroll through the streets of Plaka, known as the “Neighborhood of the Gods”, built on top of the residential areas of ancient Athens. There are plenty of cafes, restaurants and shops to explore.
Tonight is yours to enjoy on your own.
Day 3. Mon, Sept 17: A morning flight (included in your tour price) from Athens to Mykonos
This morning we take an early flight (included) from Athens to Mykonos. After check-in, the day is yours to enjoy the amenities of our wonderful resort, located on Elia Beach in the southern most part of the island. The luxurious rooms, pool and beach bar look over the Aegean Sea, and there is a spa as well as Yoga and Pilates classes.
Tonight: Included dinner at the resort.
Day 4. Tues, Sept 18. A day in Mykonos.
This morning we’ll enjoy a private orientation tour of Mykonos. There are no “cities” on Mykonos, just the main port town, Mykonos Town, an enchanting maze of narrow lanes and alleyways that are fun to explore. Shops and restaurants are tucked into the classic white stone buildings that the Greek islands are famous for. Your tour will finish in town so you have the afternoon to explore this stunning island. You might want to hang out at Paradise Beach or Ano Mera Beach, go see the windmills of Kato Myli, or do some shopping and have lunch in Little Venice.
Tonight, dinner is on your own. There regular free shuttles that go from the hotel in to Mykonos Town and back. Late night Is a fun vibe of clubs and street parties. The shops all stay open until about 11 so we’ll have plenty of time to stroll, shop, sun and enjoy.
Day 1. Sat, Sept 15. Arrive Athens.
Welcome to Greece! Today you will arrive in Athens and your Tour Manager will give you an orientation to the area.
Our included Big Fat Welcome tonight is much more than a dinner, it's an evening of what it is to be Greek: culture and folklore, demonstrations, music, singing, dancing, laughing, cheering, clapping, breaking plates ... and drinking and eating like there's no tomorrow. Opa!
About Che Bella’s Dinners
At Che Bella Tours, when we gather around the table as a group, it is a celebration: A celebration of good food and wine. A celebration of culture. A celebration of friendship. Hosting this celebration is one of the joys of being a Che Bella Tour Director. We guide you to your favorite dish … or help you choose something you’ve never tried before. We choose the perfect wines and throw in some local delicacies to broaden your palate and surprise you a bit. You’ll go home with new culinary knowledge that will draw you under its spell and increase your hunger for more.
Day 2. Sun, Sept 16. A day in Athens.
This morning we will enjoy our private Athens sightseeing tour. Our journey begins! Travel in time through the city with a history of more than 5,000 years! Walk along streets where Pericles, Plato and the Apostle Paul laid the foundations for Western Civilization and enjoy the perfect blend of ancient worlds and modern times in a city vibrant with life! We’ll enjoy a visit to the Acropolis, as well as a panoramic tour of the highlights of the city.
This afternoon, you can stroll through the streets of Plaka, known as the “Neighborhood of the Gods”, built on top of the residential areas of ancient Athens. There are plenty of cafes, restaurants and shops to explore.
Tonight is yours to enjoy on your own.
Day 3. Mon, Sept 17: A morning flight (included in your tour price) from Athens to Mykonos
This morning we take an early flight (included) from Athens to Mykonos. After check-in, the day is yours to enjoy the amenities of our wonderful resort, located on Elia Beach in the southern most part of the island. The luxurious rooms, pool and beach bar look over the Aegean Sea, and there is a spa as well as Yoga and Pilates classes.
Tonight: Included dinner at the resort.
Day 4. Tues, Sept 18. A day in Mykonos.
This morning we’ll enjoy a private orientation tour of Mykonos. There are no “cities” on Mykonos, just the main port town, Mykonos Town, an enchanting maze of narrow lanes and alleyways that are fun to explore. Shops and restaurants are tucked into the classic white stone buildings that the Greek islands are famous for. Your tour will finish in town so you have the afternoon to explore this stunning island. You might want to hang out at Paradise Beach or Ano Mera Beach, go see the windmills of Kato Myli, or do some shopping and have lunch in Little Venice.
Tonight, dinner is on your own. There regular free shuttles that go from the hotel in to Mykonos Town and back. Late night Is a fun vibe of clubs and street parties. The shops all stay open until about 11 so we’ll have plenty of time to stroll, shop, sun and enjoy.
Day 5. Wed, Sept 19. Included full day cruise from Mykonos to the islands of Delos, Rhenia and Naxos
Today we take a trip back in time. Archaeological buffs and lovers of legends will enjoy this trip to the sacred island of Delos, the archaeological jewel of the Cyclades. Believed to be the birthplace of Apollo and Artemis, it’s one of the most important archaeological sites, historical and mythological place in Greece. We'll take our private sailboat from Mykonos and cruise to Delos, then on to Rhenia Island, where we'll make a stop for swimming and snorkeling. We'll disembark on Naxos Island, a place of exceptional beauty and remarkable tradition.
Included dinner in Naxos.
Day 6. Thurs, Sept 20. A day in Naxos
This morning we'll enjoy a private tour of the island. Naxos is blessed with 41 splendid villages, each of them possessing unique beauty and charm. These villages glow with ancient tradition and spectacular architecture. We'll visit the medieval The Chora Castle and the Portara (the great door). The rest of the day and evening are yours to enjoy.
Day 7. Fri, Sept 21. Included Ferry from Naxo to Santorini
There are not many places in the world where you can enjoy exquisitely clear waters while sitting on the rim of a volcano in the middle of the sea. Santorini boasts beautiful scenery, natural beauty, sunsets, romance, fine dining, wineries, boutique hotels, boat tours and volcanoes.
After we check in to our hotel, we’ll have time for lunch before we meet with our guide for a private tour of the island. The sun-drenched island of Santorini sits at the southern tip of the Cyclades and is one of the most breathtaking locations of Greece. This volcanic island of unusual rock formation and high cliffs jutting into the sea is the result of a massive volcanic eruption around 3,500 years ago that blew out the center of Santorini. The surrounding islands are the remains of the sides of the crater, and the sea has filled in the gaps, forming a beautiful bay and some of the most spectacular views.
Tonight, we’ll begin our evening in Oia watching one of the most beautiful sunsets in the world (and wave good-bye to the donkeys bringing the cruisers back down to their ships) before our included dinner on Amoudi Bay.
Day 8: Sat, Sept 22: A day in Santorini.
Today is a day to explore the island on your own. Your Tour Director will have lots of choices for you.
Dinner on your own tonight.
Day 9. Sun, Sept 23. A day in Santorini with Sunset Wine Tour and Tasting
Santorini, because of its unique climate and the mineral content of its volcanic soil, has the best wine in Greece. It’s the Greek version of the Napa Valley - not surprising on an island that has been making wine for over 3000 years. There are about forty native varieties of grapes in Santorini. The vines lay low to the ground in round baskets made from the vines themselves and this protects them from the high winds. This afternoon, we'll visit the most distinct winery of the island, and learn the island’s history through its wine-making, all accompanied by local delicacies, including cheese, salami and Greek olives as we watch the sun set before dinner.
Tonight: Included Farewell Dinner
Day 10. Mon, Sept 25. Depart Santorini. Goodbye, Greece! Αντίο, Ελλάδα!
Transfer to the airport for you Trans-Atlantic flights back to the U.S.
Today we take a trip back in time. Archaeological buffs and lovers of legends will enjoy this trip to the sacred island of Delos, the archaeological jewel of the Cyclades. Believed to be the birthplace of Apollo and Artemis, it’s one of the most important archaeological sites, historical and mythological place in Greece. We'll take our private sailboat from Mykonos and cruise to Delos, then on to Rhenia Island, where we'll make a stop for swimming and snorkeling. We'll disembark on Naxos Island, a place of exceptional beauty and remarkable tradition.
Included dinner in Naxos.
Day 6. Thurs, Sept 20. A day in Naxos
This morning we'll enjoy a private tour of the island. Naxos is blessed with 41 splendid villages, each of them possessing unique beauty and charm. These villages glow with ancient tradition and spectacular architecture. We'll visit the medieval The Chora Castle and the Portara (the great door). The rest of the day and evening are yours to enjoy.
Day 7. Fri, Sept 21. Included Ferry from Naxo to Santorini
There are not many places in the world where you can enjoy exquisitely clear waters while sitting on the rim of a volcano in the middle of the sea. Santorini boasts beautiful scenery, natural beauty, sunsets, romance, fine dining, wineries, boutique hotels, boat tours and volcanoes.
After we check in to our hotel, we’ll have time for lunch before we meet with our guide for a private tour of the island. The sun-drenched island of Santorini sits at the southern tip of the Cyclades and is one of the most breathtaking locations of Greece. This volcanic island of unusual rock formation and high cliffs jutting into the sea is the result of a massive volcanic eruption around 3,500 years ago that blew out the center of Santorini. The surrounding islands are the remains of the sides of the crater, and the sea has filled in the gaps, forming a beautiful bay and some of the most spectacular views.
Tonight, we’ll begin our evening in Oia watching one of the most beautiful sunsets in the world (and wave good-bye to the donkeys bringing the cruisers back down to their ships) before our included dinner on Amoudi Bay.
Day 8: Sat, Sept 22: A day in Santorini.
Today is a day to explore the island on your own. Your Tour Director will have lots of choices for you.
Dinner on your own tonight.
Day 9. Sun, Sept 23. A day in Santorini with Sunset Wine Tour and Tasting
Santorini, because of its unique climate and the mineral content of its volcanic soil, has the best wine in Greece. It’s the Greek version of the Napa Valley - not surprising on an island that has been making wine for over 3000 years. There are about forty native varieties of grapes in Santorini. The vines lay low to the ground in round baskets made from the vines themselves and this protects them from the high winds. This afternoon, we'll visit the most distinct winery of the island, and learn the island’s history through its wine-making, all accompanied by local delicacies, including cheese, salami and Greek olives as we watch the sun set before dinner.
Tonight: Included Farewell Dinner
Day 10. Mon, Sept 25. Depart Santorini. Goodbye, Greece! Αντίο, Ελλάδα!
Transfer to the airport for you Trans-Atlantic flights back to the U.S.