Private Tour Highlights
- Yachting along Mykonos island's coast for gorgeous views and a dip in the blue waters before a delicious Greek BBQ aboard the private yacht.
- Witness the splendor and timeless beauty of the Parthenon as well as its other monuments and the magnificent panoramic view of Athens.
- See the Pan-Athenian Stadium, the all-white marble stadium where history was made as the site of the first modern Olympic Games.
- Sailing in the Caldera and visiting nearby hot springs, stunning beaches and a private bay for a romantic dinner.
- Hop between the iconic Greek islands and the mainland via speed boat, taking in the gorgeous Aegean views.
- Enjoy a unique tasting of distinctive volcanic wines while visiting two family estate wineries in Santorini.
Tour Overview
Embark on a romantic getaway in marital bliss with A Big Fat Greek Honeymoon: Athens, Mykonos & Santorini in Luxury. Serving as an idyllic honeymoon escape, the Greek islands provide a uniquely romantic atmosphere, creating an almost unbelievable romance fantasy.
The tour begins with an introduction to Greece with a step back in time in the capital city of Athens. Visiting the Pan-Athenian Stadium where the first modern Olympic games were held, witnessing the nearby temple of Zeus and a visit to the iconic Parthenon, travelers will learn of Athens’ long history as one of the greatest civilizations in western history. The tour then takes the newlyweds just outside of the city for a tour of Cape Sounion. Visiting the Temple of Poseidon, perched high on a cliff overlooking a unique view of the Saronic Gulf, travelers will enjoy a romantic dinner accompanied by one of the most breathtaking sunsets.
Continuing on to Mykonos, the tour takes honeymooners to explore the stunning waters of the Aegean Sea with a full day of sailing along the island’s coast. The cruise allows for gorgeous views, time to explore nearby islands, and a dip in the blue waters while enjoying the delicious cuisine and amenities of the private yacht.
Moving on to the island of Santorini, honeymooners will explore the red and white beaches of the surrounding islands aboard a private sailing tour of the Caldera. Taking the time to enjoy the area, travelers will enjoy natural hot springs and snorkeling the crystal clear waters before a romantic dinner on a private bay. Spending the final full day in Santorini at family estate wineries, visitors will enjoy a unique tasting of distinctive volcanic wines and farewell, 3-course “Greek Meze-style” meal at a fine local restaurant.
Inclusions
Exclusions
International airfare (unless specifically included), airport departure taxes that must be paid on-site, gratuities, meals not mentioned, soft drinks and alcoholic beverages with meals, early / late check-out, room service, visa fees/services, and other personal items or services not mentioned.
Package Price: $13815
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Prices shown above are per person. Hotel categories do not adhere strictly to international ratings; Yampu has evaluated the hotels according to destination and availability. Prices include local airfare (where applicable), hotel accommodation including daily breakfast; all transfers with baggage handling, all guided tours in English and all entrance fees.
Please note that prices are subject to change based on availability and seasonality, especially during the holiday season from December 20th through January 5th each year. Please contact a Yampu Travel Specialist for more information on best times to travel.
Trip Type:
All our trips are operated on a private basis unless specified otherwise. This is only a sample itinerary; your Yampu Tour Consultant will personalize this trip for you according to your available dates, interests and type of hotels. This is your trip and we will work on making it perfect!
Tour Itinerary
International Flight to Greece
Overnight International Flight to Athens, Greece.
Overnight International Flight to Athens, Greece.
Welcome to Athens
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Upon arrival to Athens, you will be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel.
Athens is the capital of Greece. It was also at the heart of Ancient Greece, a powerful civilization and empire. It had many fine buildings and was named after Athena, the goddess of wisdom and warfare.
Tonight, you will enjoy a romantic dinner (4-course meal) in Dionysos Restaurant with an overlooking view of the Acropolis site.
Dionysos Zonar's is nestled in the shadow of the rock of Acropolis, in the heart of the historic center of Athens, offering a unique view and experience. The authenticity of tastes of the Greek cuisine, with fusion and postmodern creativity.
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Athens City Tour with Visit to Acropolis & the New Acropolis Museum
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Upon arrival to Athens, you will be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel.
Athens is the capital of Greece. It was also at the heart of Ancient Greece, a powerful civilization and empire. It had many fine buildings and was named after Athena, the goddess of wisdom and warfare.
Drive past the neo-classical buildings of the Academy, the University, and the National Library, and on to Omonia Square before moving on to Syntagma or "Constitution Square" (the heart of central Athens). Opposite is the Parliament building where the National Guards (Evzones) in their colorful uniform skirts and pompom shoes guard the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.
See the Pan-Athenian Stadium, the all-white marble stadium where history was made as the site of the first modern Olympic Games. Nearby, the Temple of Zeus is separated from modern Athens by the tall stone structure Hadrian's Arch. Also view the Pnyx (the meeting place for the Assembly of the ancient city of Athens), the Theseum and the Agora with the reconstructed Stoa of Attalos. Then, on to the Acropolis, at the base of which stand the ancient theatres of Dionysos, and the still used Odeon of Herodes Atticus. Opposite is Philopapos Hill offering a magnificent panoramic view of Athens. The highlight is the visit to the Acropolis.
This comprehensive visit will reveal to you the splendor and timeless beauty of the Parthenon as well as its other monuments including the Propylaea, the Temple of Wingless victory, and the Erectheum.
The tour then ends with a visit to the New Acropolis Museum which holds more than 4,000 ancient works, including some of the best surviving classical sculptures that once adorned the Acropolis. The new facility, 21,000 square meters (226,000 square feet) of glass and concrete, was designed by the New York-based architect Bernard Tschumi. The new Acropolis Museum is one of the largest in Europe and houses the archaeological findings related to the Acropolis hill and the Parthenon.
After your tour, take this opportunity to leave the hustle and bustle of Athens behind for a relaxing and scenic drive along the coast of the Saronic Gulf of the world famous Aegean. View the splendid beaches and seaside resorts of Glyfada, Vouliagmeni, Varkiza, Lagonissi and Anavissos as well as dozens of natural bays, to Sounion (a fashionable resort) to visit the Temple of Poseidon, ancient God of the Seas, perched high on the cliff. The peninsular on which the temple is situated offers a unique view of the Saronic Gulf. Being there at the right time will enable you to view one of the most breathtaking sunsets to be seen. Tonight, enjoy your romantic dinner together.
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Athens - Mykonos
At the appropriate time, you will be met at your hotel and transferred to Athens airport for your flight to Mykonos.
Upon arrival to Mykonos, you will be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel.
Mykonos is an island in the Cyclades group in the Aegean Sea. It's popularly known for its summer party atmosphere. Mykonos offers amazing beaches, beautiful nature, picturesque villages, delicious Greek food and a chic lifestyle. However, Mykonos is very famous for its great nightlife.
At the appropriate time, you will be met at your hotel and transferred to Athens airport for your flight to Mykonos.
Upon arrival to Mykonos, you will be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel.
Mykonos is an island in the Cyclades group in the Aegean Sea. It's popularly known for its summer party atmosphere. Mykonos offers amazing beaches, beautiful nature, picturesque villages, delicious Greek food and a chic lifestyle. However, Mykonos is very famous for its great nightlife.
Private Full Day Mykonos Sailing Tour
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Enjoy a full yachting day onboard to our traditional motor sailor starting from Agios Ioannis bay (always weather dependent). We first depart to the island of Delos, an UNESCO world heritage monument, where we remain for 90 minutes to solely explore the island or be part of our Licensed Guided tour. For those who prefer to stay onboard, we will sail a couple hundred feet from the shore, where you will be able to treat yourselves with free soft drinks and bottled mineral water while you sunbathe and swim just a couple of hundred feet from the shore.
Then, we set sail for the nearby islet of Rhenia, accessible only via a yacht, therefore making it a small quiet exclusive paradise compared to busy Mykonos. For those who love to see what's lying on the seabed, you can ask from our crew for your free snorkeling gear. BBQ lunch follows. Taste pork and chicken skewers, salmon or grilled shrimps, depending on what we found fresher this morning. Try out unique dips like tzatziki, humus or Aubergine salad, experience the original Greek salad and a mixed green salad, ending with a choice of seasonal fruits. A good food feast in Greece is escorted by white or rose wine. In the afternoon, we will go back to Mykonos town, arriving late in the afternoon. Disembarkation and transfer back to your hotel. ...read less
Romantic Dinner in Mykonos
Tonight, enjoy a romantic dinner for the both of you (3-course meal with a bottle of wine & coffee) in Mykonos town.
Tonight, enjoy a romantic dinner for the both of you (3-course meal with a bottle of wine & coffee) in Mykonos town.
Speed Boat to Santorini
At the appropriate time, you will be met at your hotel and transferred to Mykonos port to board a speed boat to Santorini. Arrival at Santorini and transferred to your hotel.
Santorini is one of the Cyclades islands in the Aegean Sea. It was devastated by a volcanic eruption in the 16th century BC, forever shaping its rugged landscape. Santorini is instantly recognizable for its whitewashed, cube-shaped buildings adorned with blue accents, steep cliffs and tangerine sunsets that light up the sky and sea.
At the appropriate time, you will be met at your hotel and transferred to Mykonos port to board a speed boat to Santorini. Arrival at Santorini and transferred to your hotel.
Santorini is one of the Cyclades islands in the Aegean Sea. It was devastated by a volcanic eruption in the 16th century BC, forever shaping its rugged landscape. Santorini is instantly recognizable for its whitewashed, cube-shaped buildings adorned with blue accents, steep cliffs and tangerine sunsets that light up the sky and sea.
Private Santorini Sunset Sailing Tour
Today, you will enjoy sailing in the Caldera, visiting the Hot Springs and a private bay where dinner is prepared and served. See the Red & White Beaches, the Indian Head mountain, and the Old Venetian Lighthouse. There are at least 2-3 stops for swimming and snorkeling, a delicious steak and seafood BBQ, beer, wine and sodas are included as well as round trip transfers. Masks and snorkels are provided.
Today, you will enjoy sailing in the Caldera, visiting the Hot Springs and a private bay where dinner is prepared and served. See the Red & White Beaches, the Indian Head mountain, and the Old Venetian Lighthouse. There are at least 2-3 stops for swimming and snorkeling, a delicious steak and seafood BBQ, beer, wine and sodas are included as well as round trip transfers. Masks and snorkels are provided.
Afternoon Greek Food & Wine Tasting Tour
This afternoon, you will visit two family estate wineries for a unique tasting of distinctive volcanic wines guided by an experienced local guide. You will learn about the unique viticulture and the indigenous grape varietals with a tasting of the award-winning wines in 10 different styles. Enjoy a 3-course meal of a prix fixe "Greek Meze-style" menu at a fine local restaurant.
This afternoon, you will visit two family estate wineries for a unique tasting of distinctive volcanic wines guided by an experienced local guide. You will learn about the unique viticulture and the indigenous grape varietals with a tasting of the award-winning wines in 10 different styles. Enjoy a 3-course meal of a prix fixe "Greek Meze-style" menu at a fine local restaurant.
Santorini - Athens - Home
At the appropriate time, you will be met at your hotel and transferred to the airport for a domestic flight to Athens to catch your international flight home.
At the appropriate time, you will be met at your hotel and transferred to the airport for a domestic flight to Athens to catch your international flight home.
Athens, Greece
Mýkonos, Greece
Santorini, Greece
Places You'll See
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Athens
Serving as the capital of Greece today, the ancient city was once the heart of the ancient Greece Empire and the birthplace of western civilization. Today, the city is still largely dominated by classical Greek landmarks dating as far back as the 5th century BC. This includes the hilltop citadel of Acropolis that hosts ancient buildings and temples such as the Parthenon, devoted to the goddess of wisdom and patron of the city, Athena. Aside from the fascinating historic landmarks, visitors will also enjoy the local cafes, museums and the nearby beaches of Attica.
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Mykonos
This small island in the middle of the Aegean Sea is famed as a lively, cosmopolitan party destination. Partygoers, celebrities and world-renowned DJs flock to the island for a good time of dancing to the rhythmic thumping music from dawn to dusk while enjoying the stunning beaches during the day. Though known for its party life, Mykonos provides the perfect escape for relaxation, iconic Greek island sites, ancient Greek ruins, and delicious food.
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Santorini
Located in the Cyclades Islands in the Aegean Sea, the volcanic island of Santorini is one of the most sought out destinations of the Greek islands. Visitors flock to the ‘grammable’ cliffside cities of Oia, Fira, and Pyrgos and others to take in the iconic seaside views with charming, whitewashed buildings, Cycladic churches, and windmills. Honeymooners will enjoy the romantic atmosphere while lounging on the colorful sand beaches, some clothing optional. From beach lounging and enjoying sunset drinks, to hiking the island for views of the volcano and ancient ruins, Santorini has much to offer.
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Grande Bretagne
With breathtaking views of the fabled Acropolis, regal Syntagma Square and the Parliament, lush Lycabettus Hill or the original Olympic Stadium, the multi-awarded 5 star Hotel Grande Bretagne offers an unrivaled perspective of Athens’ mythical history. Located right in the heart of the city since 1874, the multi-awarded landmark hotel is within walking distance of exclusive shopping areas, museums and the business district. With meticulous attention to detail, the 320 rooms and suites marry charming old-world elegance with state-of-the-art facilities, whereas the 58 suites enjoy additional benefits including personalized Butler Service. Visit the picturesque GB Roof Garden Restaurant for the finest Mediterranean cuisine or the Winter Garden for an afternoon high tea and do not miss the GB Spa for a signature massage, beauty treatment or an indulgent respite in the thermal Suite. Meet our Concierge team members, who stand ready to unlock the secret treasures of Athens.
Athens , GREECE
Testimonials
Ian, UK client
Traveled July, 2009
Thank you for arranging such an exceptionally good tour
We arrived home on Sunday 5 July after a fantastic 2 weeks in Mexico.The first week’s tour you arranged for us went like a dream. All the Hotels were excellent and our guide was spot on, very informative and flexible in terms of our requirements. What can be said about the sites we visited, they all had something different and special associated with them. For example we visited Chichen Itza first thing in the morning, it was cooler, almost devoid of other people and a wonderful experience.Thank you for arranging such an exceptionally good tour We will definitely be back to use you again
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Stefani V.
Traveled November, 2004
our trip was wonderful
Our trip was wonderful. Thank you for great ideas and planning!!! Such a well balanced trip. we will have so many memories and our lives are richer from this adventure.
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June
Traveled November, 2014
This was an A+ trip
The trip was absolutely awesome! The sights, the people and especially the guides were great. Getting on and off the boats on the Madre de dios in the jungle was not easy, one slip and there you are in the water! Our guide was so sweet as he took my arm and led me on the boat. You did a wonderful job with the itinerary even though we had to get up at 5:30 or 6 am to begin another adventure!!! Food was excellent and even though we were told not to eat fresh fruit – we did anyway! This was an A+ trip. Again, thank you so much for this wonderful trip.
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