Description
What’s included: Private airport transfers & inter-city transfers; flight between Italy & Greece; flight between Santorini & Athens; accommodation with breakfast; named tours & activities
Places visited: Sorrento (3 nights), Santorini (4 nights), Athens (3 nights)
Departure dates and prices: Departure dates are flexible, and the price varies with hotel star and season.
Best for… Leisure / Coastal scenery / Sunshine / Beaches / History & Archaeology
Immerse yourself in dreamy coastal vistas on this exclusive pre-set Europe coast holiday that sweeps you away to the magic of South Italy and the Greek islands. It begins in the Italian coastal town of Sorrento, where you will have plenty of time to relax and regenerate before we whisk you to one of the most exclusive vacation resorts in the Mediterranean: the Greek island of Santorini. Here, you will be overcome by the exquisite views and enchanting island architecture, characterised by whitewashed villas with vibrant blue doomed roofs. This Europe coast holiday then ends in the historic city of Athens – a must-see on any vacation to Greece and a place where you can discover an ancient way of life that has long been forgotten.
With exclusive pre-arranged tours with expert guides, accommodation and private transfers, this is the perfect Europe coast holiday on which to discover the most beautiful beach resorts in Italy and Greece.
Trip highlights
- Private airport transfers included as standard
- Pre-arranged flights between Italy and Greece, and Santorini and Athens
- Cultural tour of the lost city of Pompeii
- Rest and relaxation in Santorini
- VIP walking tour of the Acropolis with an archaeologist
- Open-top bus tour of Athens
Pricing
Our prices are seasonal and based on your date of departure & preferred accommodation star rating. The low-season runs from November 1st until March 31st, and the high-season runs from April 1st until October 31st.
10 Nights
3 Star from $8,000 AUD pp (plus $2,400 for high-season)
4 Star from $9,600 AUD pp (plus $2,880 for high-season)
5 Star from $12,000 AUD pp (plus $3,600 for high-season)
If you would like to speak to an adviser to find out more about this Sicily multi-city holiday, please call a member of our Italy specialist team at 61 2 9056 7018 or click here to send us an enquiry for a personalised holiday quote based around this itinerary.
Itinerary
Day 1: Welcome to the Sorrentine coast!
You can relax as soon as you arrive in South Italy as we will arrange for a professional driver to meet you at Naples Capodichino Airport and take you by luxury car to your idyllic hotel in Sorrento.
What’s included: Private transfer from Naples airport to your hotel in Sorrento; accommodation in Sorrento
Day 2: Journey back in time with a tour of Pompeii
On your first full day in South Italy, we will arrange a special tour of one of the region’s most important attractions: the lost city of Pompeii. This ancient city was completely destroyed in 79 AD following a volcanic eruption. The ash that covered the city served to preserve everything in it, from the shops and homes to the unfortunate inhabitants. Following its rediscovery some 1500 years later, Pompeii has become one of the world’s most important archeological sites and a place where you can take an unprecedented step back in time. On this two-hour small group tour of Pompeii, you will discover the careful excavations and exhibits while your expert guide describes the history of this mystical site.
What’s included: Small group tour of Pompeii (transfers from Sorrento included); accommodation in Sorrento
Day 3: Leisure day
This will be a full day for you to explore Sorrento at leisure.
Day 4: Welcome to Greece!
After three nights reclining on the Sorrentine coast, it is time to say arrivederci to Italy as we take you to the stunning Greek island of Santorini. An internal flight from Italy to Greece is included as standard in this Europe coast holiday and we will arrange for a professional driver to meet you at the airport and take you to your hotel in the heart of Santorini. The evening will be yours to appreciate this special place and admire the enchanting architecture and sublime sea views.
What’s included: Private transfer from your hotel to Naples airport; flight from Italy to Greece; private transfer from the airport to your hotel in Santorini; accommodation in Santorini
Days 5 to 7: Leisure
During these days, you will be able to explore Santorini at leisure or perhaps take some time to relax on the beach or by the swimming pool at your quality hotel. You can also enjoy watersports, such as snorkeling or sea-swimming.
Day 8: Discover the secrets of the ancient Greeks in Athens
After plenty of time to relax and reconnect with nature in Santorini, this Europe coast holiday ends in the historic city of Athens. We will arrange all the travel details for you so you don’t have to worry about a thing! Once in Athens, one of our professional drivers will meet you at the airport and take you to your centrally-located Athens hotel, where you can settle in and absorb the fascinating local culture.
What’s included: Private transfer from your hotel to Santorini airport; flight from Santorini to Athens; private transfer from Athens airport to your hotel; accommodation in Athens
Day 9: VIP walking tour of the Acropolis
On your first full day in Athens, we will treat you to a luxury experience with a VIP walking tour of the famous Acropolis of Athens, so that you can discover the greatest Greek architecture in the world. As a part of this exclusive walking tour with an expert archeologist, you will also be able to visit the New Acropolis Museum and see the glorious Parthenon. This is a wonderful private tour experience on which to capture the heart and essence of Greek history.
What’s included: Four-hour private guided tour of the Acropolis; accommodation in Athens
Day 10: Open-top bus tour of Athens
After discovering ancient Greece yesterday, today you can explore the modern face of Athens with an open-top bus tour. This hop-on/hop-off service allows you to discover Athens’ many attractions at you own pace and the helpful audio-guide will intrigue you with fascinating facts (tickets are valid for 24 hours).
What’s included: Open-top bus tour ticket
Day 11: And so your dream Europe coast holiday reaches its end
The morning sees you leave Greece on your flight from Athens International Airport back home. The sights, sounds, tastes and experiences of the past days will no doubt flood over you as you enjoy the luxury of a private transfer to the airport.
What’s Included: Private transfer from your hotel to Athens International Airport
Important information
Please note that this Europe coast holiday package does not include outbound/inbound flights. When purchasing your flights from your chosen airline, we recommend that you fly into Naples Capodichino Airport and fly out of Athens International Airport to take advantage of your private airport transfers. The package does include internal flights between Italy and Switzerland – please note that the flight options are seasonal and if a direct flight is not available for your chosen dates then an indirect option will be offered.
