Escape to the breathtaking island of Santorini with an overnight break from Athens! This 3.5-star tour offers an intimate experience for up to 20 travelers, with a choice of 3-star or 4-star hotels to suit your preferences. Enjoy round-trip shared transfers, breakfast, and reliable pickups, ensuring a hassle-free journey. Bask in the stunning ocean views, indulge in exceptional hotel service, and discover why Santorini is a must-visit destination. But there’s more to this enchanting getaway than meets the eye – uncover the hidden gems and explore the unique challenges that await.
Key Points
- An overnight tour from Athens to Santorini offering a 3.5-star rated experience for a maximum group of 20 travelers.
- Includes round-trip shared transfers, breakfast, and one night’s accommodation with a choice between 3-star or 4-star hotels.
- Efficient logistics with timely pickups, a scenic ferry ride, and a shared transfer to the hotel upon arrival on the island.
- Requires a minimum of 2 people and valid passports, with accommodation options and booking confirmation subject to availability.
- Offers a mix of positive and negative customer feedback, highlighting the tour’s strengths in scenic value and transportation reliability, as well as opportunities for improving communication and support for special needs.
Overview and Tour Details
Visitors to Greece can embark on a captivating Santorini Overnight Break from Athens, a tour that whisks them away to the enchanting island of Santorini.
This 3.5-star rated experience offers a maximum group size of 20 travelers, providing an intimate and personalized journey. Guests can choose between 3-star or 4-star hotel accommodations, ensuring a comfortable stay.
The tour includes round-trip shared transfers, breakfast, and all taxes and fees, making it a convenient and hassle-free way to explore the island.
With its stunning scenery, exceptional service, and on-time pickups, this overnight break offers a glimpse into the beauty and charm of Santorini.
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Included and Excluded Offerings
The Santorini Overnight Break covers a range of included offerings, ensuring a hassle-free experience for travelers. Breakfast, 1 night’s accommodation, and round-trip shared transfers from the port to the hotel in Santorini are all covered. Plus, all taxes, fees, and handling charges are included, along with gratuities and hotel pickup/drop-off from Athens to the Port of Piraeus.
Included | Excluded |
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Breakfast | Food and drinks unless specified |
1 overnight accommodation | Overnight stay tax per room per night |
Round-trip shared transfer from port to hotel |
While the package provides a comprehensive set of inclusions, travelers should note that certain expenses, such as additional meals and taxes, are not covered.
Meeting and Departure Logistics
The tour departs from Piraeus Harbour in Greece at 07:25 am, where travelers will embark on their journey to Santorini.
After a scenic ferry ride, guests arrive in the island paradise, where a shared transfer will take them to their hotel.
At the end of the overnight stay, the group will reconvene at the port for the return trip back to Athens.
The tour concludes at the original meeting point in Piraeus, providing a seamless start and end to the Santorini experience.
Timely pickups and drop-offs ensure a smooth and efficient itinerary, allowing travelers to make the most of their time on the idyllic island.
Booking and Requirement Considerations
Booking the Santorini Overnight Break is a straightforward process. The tour requires a minimum of 2 people, and children up to 16 years must be accompanied by an adult.
Travelers should ensure they’ve a valid passport, as it’s required for ferry/flight and hotel check-in. The tour offers 3-star or 4-star accommodation options, and while it’s not wheelchair accessible, accessible options are available for an extra supplement.
Booking confirmation is received within 48 hours, subject to availability. Guests can expect prompt pickups and drop-offs, and the tour includes all taxes, fees, and gratuities.
With a maximum group size of 20 travelers, the Santorini Overnight Break provides a personalized experience.
Accessibility and Travel Documents
Accessibility and travel documents are crucial considerations for the Santorini Overnight Break. The tour isn’t wheelchair accessible, but accommodations can be arranged upon request with an extra supplement.
Travelers must have a valid passport for the ferry/flight and hotel check-in. Additionally:
- Infants must sit on laps during the journey, and the tour is suitable for children up to 16 years of age, who must be accompanied by an adult.
- The tour is conveniently located near public transportation, making it accessible for those relying on local transit.
- Proper travel documents are essential, as the tour involves ferry or flight transportation between Athens and Santorini.
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Customer Feedback and Experiences
Travelers’ feedback on the Santorini Overnight Break has been a mix of positive and negative experiences.
On the plus side, guests have raved about the exceptional service and breathtaking ocean views at the 4-star Kasimattis hotel. The on-time pickups and drop-offs also received praise.
However, some travelers expressed disappointment with the guide’s lack of communication and assistance, particularly for those requiring special accommodations.
Key Points
The Santorini Overnight Break from Athens delivers a captivating blend of accommodation, transportation, and sustenance, though some areas could use refinement.
Travelers praise the exceptional service and breathtaking ocean views at the 4-star Kasimattis hotel, along with seamless pickups and drop-offs.
However, communication challenges with the guide and lack of support for special accommodations leave room for improvement.
Key takeaways include:
- Exceptional hotel stay with stunning vistas and exemplary service.
- Reliable transportation to and from the port.
- Opportunities to enhance customer support and communication.
Recap
The Santorini Overnight Break from Athens offers an exceptional escape with breathtaking ocean views and exceptional service. Guests enjoy comfortable accommodations, round-trip transfers, and a hassle-free experience. While communication and accessibility could be improved, this 3.5-star tour provides a delightful way to explore the stunning island of Santorini. With its intimate size and thoughtful inclusions, it’s an ideal getaway for those seeking a relaxing Greek island experience.
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