Your Family Trip to Greece
There is an old Greek saying that goes along the lines of 'When God wanted to recreate Heaven on Earth; he made Greece', and it's easy to see why. Your trip will see you exploring the Peloponnese by road, discovering Ancient Greek sites filled with history, wandering through Greek streets to try all the fantastic food on offer, spending time with each other as a family; and ending your trip on the Mediterranean beaches.
Sep 25 – 27, 2023: Athens (2 nights)
Sep 27 – 29, 2023: Peloponnese (2 nights)
Sep 30 - Oct 1, 2023: Athens Airport (1 night)
During your stay in Greece, the weather is expected to be mostly sunny and warm. Temperatures will range between about 14ºC / 57ºF and 27ºC / 80ºF.
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Maintaining a place for thousands of years is no easy task and, on the surface, Athens can feel like a city in shambles. But if you’re willing to embrace the chaos, then hipster neighborhoods and an underground art scene give Athens an up-and-coming vibe, despite being one of the oldest cities in the world. It’s a capital of contradictions, where sipping a craft cocktail in a trendy rooftop bar overlooking the ruins of the Acropolis is par for the course.
Tonight your international flight lands in Athens and your Greek Adventure begins!
- Booked independently
Your private English speaking driver will greet you at the arrivals hall of the airport and transfer you to your hotel. They will have a sign with your name on it.
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Check into your hotel and settle in! Tomorrow you have a full day to enjoy Athens!
- Enjoy the Kids for all Seasons program of the hotel. For additional information on this speak with the concierge!
- Opt for children's tennis lessons at the sports facilities of the hotel.
- Enjoy non-motorized water sports such as Stand-up paddle boarding, sea kayaking and snorkeling or a cooking class.
- Indulge in a luxurious treatment at the hotel spa
- Get out on the jogging trails across the 40-hectare (99-acre) property.
Some of these activities are offered with an additional charge
Why we love it for you: Astir means star in Greek, and Astir Palace has been the star property of the Athens Riviera since opening in 1958. Six decades later the hotel received a Four Seasons makeover, upgrading an already luxurious resort into the virtual palace it is today. Every room has views of the sea, but you only need to walk downstairs to dip your feet in the private beaches. Activities range from thrilling boat rides around nearby islands to sensational treatments at the destination spa.
Four Seasons Astir Palace Athens
Nafsika Sea View 1-bedroom Suite with Sofa Bed and an additional pull out bed
- Breakfast included
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To kickstart your vacation, indulge in a morning at leisure at your hotel.
In the afternoon, enjoy a fun family-friendly combo tour. A private English-speaking driver will greet you at your hotel lobby and transfer you to the Acropolis.
After exploring the ancient Greek civilization, enjoy some authentic Greek food!
Your private English speaking driver will be waiting for you at the lobby to take you to the city centre of Athens.
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The Acropolis is the most important ancient site in the Western world. Crowned by the Parthenon, it stands sentinel over Athens, visible from almost everywhere within the city. Its monuments and sanctuaries of white Pentelic marble gleam in the midday sun and gradually take on a honey hue as the sun sinks, while at night they stand brilliantly illuminated above the city. A glimpse of this magnificent sight can not fail to exalt your spirit.
Inclusions
- Private roundtrip transfers from the Hotel to Athens-center
- Private services of a licensed English speaking guide
- Entrance fees
- All Taxes
This is one tour with the food tour, you do not return to the hotel in between the tours. The total tour duration is approximately 5 hours.
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Please note that the walk up the Acropolis Hill is part of the experience of visiting this incredible ancient site. Consider the astounding number of people who have walked the same path through millennia. In fact, all the buildings you see on the Acropolis were built or rebuilt during the 500-300 B.C. As a result, the marble steps are very shiny and slick. Additionally, don’t forget to wear a pair of comfortable walking shoes and absolutely avoid wearing flip flops. Sunblock, sunglasses, and a hat are a must. Lastly, don’t forget to bring a water bottle and lots of energy!
This tour connects you with the city’s essence, that is made complete by delicious food and warm, outgoing people. Walk around Athen's historical district, stroll through its most important sites and visit authentic and colorful food shops and eateries. Get a glimpse into the architecture and lifestyle as you walk the town, while exploring Crete’s flavors and aromas. Speak with the people behind the scenes and taste local culinary delights, such as the syrupy “loukoumades”, traditional “bougatsa” pie, rusks, cheese, olives, herbs & spices.
Inclusions:
- Private roundtrip transfers from the Hotel to Athens-center
- Private services of a licensed English speaking guide
- All tastings
- All Taxes
This is one tour with the Acripolis, you don not return to the hotel in between the tours. The total tour duration is approximately 5 hours
Private Experience
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Four Seasons Astir Palace Athens
Nafsika Sea View 1-bedroom Suite with Sofa Bed and an additional pull out bed
- Breakfast included
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The southern Peloponnese has a cornucopia of amazing sights, majestic natural wonders and picturesque places to visit by car. Here are some top picks of the region’s most popular attractions. Visit them to uncover history, culture and the generosity of nature.
This morning a private English speaking driver will greet you at the lobby of your hotel and transfer you to Peloponnese.
Pickup time: Morning
Drop off time: Afternoon
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Check into your hotel and unwind from the journey! This evening we have a special activity planned for you.
Time to try 4 of the best Greek wines from Kinsterna’s cellar.
Inclusions:
- Private 1 hr. Experience
- Private services of a sommelier
- Breadsticks & cheese platter
- All Taxes
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The Kinsterna hotel is hosting a:
- soap and candlemaking experience
as well as a
- bread- baking experience
during your stay.
You may also indulge in a mansion and garden tour and maybe pick your own vegetables and fruits from the gardens.
These activities are all free of charge for the guests and they happen on particular days. If you are interested, please ask the reception for the schedule!
- For a traditional Greek taverna we recommend Matoula.
- For more fusion and creative cuisine we recommend Chrysovoulo
- For a cute wine bar and nibbles visit Byrons Camara
- Athas is another wonderful tavern really close to your hotel, in a small village called Agios Giannis.
If you would rather stay in, here are the dining options at your hotel:
- Sterna, fine dining under the stars
- Mouries all-day, surrounded by mulberry trees, here you will enjoy mediterranean recipes with vegetables from the garden.
- Linos Tavern the traditional taverna of the hotel. Open on Thursday, sometime in late September
Why we love it for you: A place of absolute tranquility, authentic hospitality, pure quality and discreet luxury. This 5* boutique hotel of 25 acres shares a unique experience created by the combination of nature and tradition. With roots in the Byzantine, Ottoman and Venetian eras, crowned by olive trees, vineyards and citrus trees, the hotel complex overlooks the magnificent view of the castle of Monemvasia. This is a place that proudly presents its visitors with an architectural dialogue that interweaves aesthetic simplicity with the philosophy of self-sufficiency and autonomy - characteristics that resonate with the ancient Greek wisdom.
Kinsterna Hotel
Kinsterna Pool Villa
- Breakfast included
Monemvasia, known to the Franks as ‘Malvasia’, is a historic town in the eastern Peloponnese, in the province of Epidaurus Limiras, in the prefecture of Laconia. It is best known for its medieval fortress, on the homonymous ‘Rock of Monemvasia’, which is a small island connected by a bridge to the current beach of the settlement. The surviving buildings and structures of the castle include defensive structures of the outer wall and several small Byzantine churches.
Its name is a compound word, derived from the two Greek words ‘Moni’ and ‘Embasis’, meaning ‘unique entrance’. Monemvasia’s nickname is ‘Gibraltar of the East’, because it happens to be a miniature identical to the Rock of Gibraltar. After Monemvasia was founded (583 AD) by people who moved to the fortress rock due to raids, the area of Agios Stefanos became inextricably linked to the fate of the castle town. The fertile, coastal orchards of the area provided the inhabitants of the castle with the necessary food stocks.
In this tour, with the help of a local English speaking guide, you will get to learn all about the medieval town of Monemvasia and enjoy the views.
Pick up time: morning
Drop off time: late morning
Duration: 2 hours
Inclusions:
- Private services of a local guide
- All Taxes
Private Experience
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Kinsterna Hotel
Kinsterna Pool Villa
- Breakfast included
No trip to Greece is complete without some island hopping! Today pack up your day bag and head to Elafonissos.
Your private driver will greet you this morning and take you to the ferry port of Neapoli for your ferry to Elafonissos.
Mostly famous for its exotic waters, Elafonissos is one of the Greek islands that is considered as the Caribbean of Greece. Simos, Sarakiniko, and Panagia are the most beautiful beaches, with golden sand and pure water. There is only one village on the island, where all activities are concentrated. This place gets popular in the evenings when people stroll around and enjoy a relaxing meal after a long day on the beach.
Across Elafonissos, there is a fossil forest, that is a well kept secret (shh! We'll share all the information you need in good time!)
Start time: Morning
End time: Evening
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Kinsterna Hotel
Kinsterna Pool Villa
- Breakfast included
We recommend bringing:
- Sunscreen
- Hat
- A change of clothes
- Camera
- Big smiles!
Time for some fun in the sun for the whole family. Your privately chartered boat will take you to some of the best sandy crystal clear beaches in the area!
Inclusions:
- Transfer to/from the boat
- Private day boat charter for 5 hrs.
- Pic nic on board
- Fruits
- House Wine
- Towels
- Beach umbrella
- Soft Drinks
- All Taxes
Start time: Mid-morning
End time: Mid-afternoon
Duration: 5 hours
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Tonight Dine at mMuries-all day, the restaurant of your hotel, before getting on your airport transfer.
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Your private driver will greet you in the lobby of the hotel and transfer you to the airport in time for your flight!
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Sofitel Athens Airport
2 Interconnecting Luxury Rooms
- Breakfast included
Sadly all good things must come to an end. Today you will board a private transfer to the airport for your flight back home!
This morning your flight departs in the early morning. Take an airport shuttle from your airport hotel to catch your flight!