Optional Excursions Details
Our tours are carefully planned to offer a comfortable balance of sightseeing, entertainment and leisure time. Optional Excursions provide the flexibility to choose between leisure time or additional guided sightseeing activities. Unless otherwise noted, optional excursions must be booked with and paid to your tour manager during the tour. Prices are in U.S. Dollars. MASTERCARD®, VISA®, or DISCOVER® (no other credit cards are accepted) are recommended to avoid carrying excessive cash and exchange rate fluctuations. You must be able to present the actual card to your tour manager. If you bring a DISCOVER® card, also bring a VISA® or MASTERCARD®, as DISCOVER® is not widely accepted in Europe. Cash payments during the tour must be in Euros. Personal checks and traveler’s checks are not accepted. The operation of all excursions is subject to sufficient participation, and some excursions are subject to favorable weather conditions. Your tour manager reserves the right to make changes or cancel excursions at their sole discretion.

WINE TASTING IN NEMEA
2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
$110.00
Neméa grapes have been cultivated since the 5th century BC and, even in antiquity, the wine they produce has been famed for its quality. The term “blood of Heracles” has been used as a nickname to identify the red wine of Neméa up until the present day. Drive past rolling hills and boundless vineyards on your way to visit two wineries, where you will learn about the wine-making process and sample several locally-produced varieties.

ISLANDS OF HYDRA & SPETSES
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
$110.00
Cruise to the picturesque and vehiclefree island of Hydra. The donkey carts and quaint streets of the Old Town give the impression you have been transported back in time. This afternoon, continue to the cosmopolitan island of Spetses, offering tempting tavernas, romantic horse-drawn carriage rides, stylish boutiques, and inviting beaches.

GREEK DINNER & FOLKLORE SHOW
6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
$150.00
Your evening begins with a short panoramic drive through Athens to the slopes of the sacred hill, where you will be able to admire and take photos of the illuminated Acropolis. Continue to a typical Greek Tavern to enjoy a multi-course meal followed by live music and Greek Folk Dancers in traditional costumes.

DELOS ISLAND VISIT
9:30 a.m - 4:30 p.m
$180.00
45 minutes off the shores of Mykonos lies the island of Delos, known as one of the most important mythological, historical and archaeological sites in Greece. The excavations on the island are some of the most extensive in the Mediterranean. Get a glimpse of what daily life looked like at the ancient market place, view living quarters and the theater as well as visit the museum with breathtaking mosaics, statues and many more objects found during excavation.

VOLCANO BOAT TOUR
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
$120.00
Board a traditional style wooden boat called “Kaiki” for a short cruise to Nea Kameni, the still active volcanic crater. Sail along the lava rock to reach the hot springs Palea Kameni, where you can swim in the 86 - 92 degree water. The boat will continue to Thirassia island, where its 300 inhabitants still maintain their traditions. At the small harbor, walk up the 140 steps or take a donkey to the town for free time before continuing your boat ride back to Santorini.