Go back in time and explore ancient Athens with 4 incredible and unforgettable sightseeing experiences, before you make like Poseidon and set sail the Virgin way for the Island hopping experience of a lifetime to all of Greece’s best spots. 

Embark on this experience and travel with the confidence of knowing that expert guides have handpicked your tours and inclusions to ensure that you have an unforgettable time. From the mighty Acropolis, home to the legendary Parthenon, to the Mycenaean treasures of the Peloponnese. Almost every destination you’ll visit has a link to a rich past and a collection of preserved historical sites. Included are four day trips, designed specifically to take you back in time to the Golden Age of Greece. Explore the Panathenaic Stadium where the first Olympics were held, pay tribute at the tomb of Agamemnon and hear his tragic story, visit the UNESCO world heritage site at Delphi where Oracle, Pythia, would offer prophecies in a trance-like state. The opportunities for discovery are endless. 

After your long days exploring the sites and sights of ancient Athens, come home to your 4-star accommodation (5-star upgrade available), where you can relax and prepare for your next day's adventure. Included transfers to and from Athens International Airport, and from your central city accommodation to each of your day trips means that you can spend more time drinking in the unforgettable sights. 

The Resilient Lady, built like a superyacht and styled like a chic hotel, will be your luxurious floating resort for your 8 day cruise through the Greek Isles. From refined dining to relaxed casual, all of the 20+ onboard eateries are yours to enjoy, on the house. Guests can also enjoy complimentary basic beverage packages, a catalogue of lively onboard entertainment and group fitness classes, worth over $600 and always included for your leisure. Whether you plan to make good use of the onboard activities or spend your days lounging by the pool, there will be no nasty surprises at the end with tips and gratuities already included in your package. More than just a place to sleep, Virgin Voyages clever room technology and easily configurable seabeds provide the ultimate hideaway space for sailing the high seas. From solo sailors to bigger crews, the Resilient Lady has a variety of cabins and upgrades available. With everything taken care of, all you need to do is spa, sun and live your best sea life while you let Virgin Voyages show you the very best the Mediterranean has to offer!

Your trip begins and ends in the heart of Greece, Athens. Fly into Athens International Airport (AIA), where a transfer team will be waiting to collect you and take you to your accommodation in the capital (5 star hotel upgrade available). In Athens, you will tour all of the iconic landmarks as well as the lesser known gems that are sure to leave lasting impressions. Enjoy 4 nights of touring around Athens before making your way to board your luxury cruise ship. Sit back, relax and drink in the multitude of all-inclusive experiences on board the Resilient Lady. After 7 nights of luxury sailing through the most idyllic Greek Isles in the Med, arrive back in Athens and make your way to Athens International Airport for your return flight home.

Facilities during your Athens Multi-day Tour Accommodation (The Stanley Hotel or similar)

• Wi-Fi
• Currency exchange & ATM (at extra charge or upon request)
• 4 star accommodation with double or twin share bed and balcony
• Ensuite with bath amenities and hairdryer
• Breakfast included
• Coffee & tea amenities

Facilities during your Athens Multi-day Tour Accommodation (optional 5-star upgrade)

• Free Wi-Fi 
• Lobby cafe, olive garden bar & restaurant on rooftop
• Breakfast included
• 5 star accommodation with double or twin share bed
• Ensuite with bath amenities and hairdryer
• Porterage service
• Currency exchange (may incur extra charges)
• Fitness centre

Facilities during your luxury Resilient Lady Virgin Voyage

• Stay connected with included Wifi 
• Basic beverage package including still and sparkling water, non-pressed juices, sodas, teas and drip coffee. 
• 20+ all inclusive eateries 
• Catalogue of lively onboard entertainment 
• Athletic club, equipped with gym and group exercise facilities (yoga, meditation, cycling, HIIT classes and more)
• Onboard spa and sauna facilities
• Convenience of expansive shopping facilities

Exclusions

• Return international flights
• Visas
• Optional activities/tours, personal expenses/transfers not mentioned
• Travel insurance
• Tips & gratuities are included in your Virgin Voyage, however, they are not included during your Athens multi-day tour

Age restrictions

• This tour is suitable for adults aged 18 years or older

Occupancy

• The minimum number for this tour to commence is two people
• Double sized bed or twin share

Passport & visa requirements

• All visitors require a passport with a minimum validity of 6 months beyond your return travel date is required for all passengers
• Visitors may require a visa
• It is the visitor's responsibility to ensure they are holding the correct and current visa for the countries they are visiting
• If the visitor is a non-Australian passport holder, a valid re-entry visa may be required
• Important: Please start arranging your visa at least 6-8 weeks prior to departure to account for any delays due to consulate operating hours and processing times

Travel insurance

• We recommend you purchase travel insurance as soon as possible after purchasing this package

Health & vaccination

• As border restrictions for countries begin to ease, being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 will maximise the number of locations you can visit. So whilst you are not legally required to be vaccinated, and it’s also not a requirement to travel with us, it will limit some of the countries that you can visit and may make it harder to travel for the next 12-18 months.
• We highly recommend our travellers to look at the current travel restrictions of their destination, speak with a medical professional at least 30 days before departure or get in touch with our team for travel advice.
• Health care such as a doctor’s surgery, dentist and optometrists may not always be accessible on this tour
• It is advised that you ensure you have adequate health insurance cover as part of your travel insurance

Porterage

• Porterage will not always be available throughout this trip, if/when it is available a tip is recommended. 

Tipping

• Tipping is not included in your Athens Multi-day Tour and is at the discretion of the traveller. 
• Tipping and gratuities are included in your Virgin Voyage. 

Fitness requirements

• Travellers should have a good level of physical fitness and mobility. They must be able to partake unaided in their chosen activities/ package tours/ cruise etc as outlined in the itinerary

Dietary requirements

• Any dietary requirements must be received by DealsAway at least 30 days prior to your scheduled departure date. Failure to provide these details by this date may result in an inability to cater for your requirements. In most cases DealsAway can cater for special dietary requirements but please note that on occasion, this may not be possible due to location, lack of availability of ingredients, and other extenuating circumstances. It is always advised to carry supplies with you

Transfers

• Not all transfers are included on this trip.
• Transfers are included from Athens International Airport to your accommodation, and from your accommodation to each of your 4 Athens sightseeing day tours. 

Documentation

• Any applicable pre-trip or tour documentation will be emailed to you prior to travelling. Should you have any queries regarding this please feel free to contact us directly via email at support@dealsaway.com 

 DealsAway savings

• The value and comparative savings have been determined based on published rack rates and the value of inclusions. Please be advised that rack rates may not be reflective of actual rates being charged, dependent on the timing and manner of your booking and therefore are only indicative of the level of saving

Itinerary amendments & changes

• Occasionally our itineraries are updated prior to departure to incorporate improvements stemming from past travellers’ feedback as well as updates from our ground operators. Please note that while we operate successful tours in this region throughout the year, some changes may be necessary due to inclement weather, public holidays, common seasonal changes to timetables and transport routes, and unforeseen circumstances. This can happen with little notice so please be prepared for modifications to the route. The order and timing of included activities may also vary from time to time

Availability

• All DealsAway trips are available on a request only basis and are subject to availability. Once booked you should receive a payment confirmation and receipt via email, followed by a booking confirmation normally within 72hrs of making a booking, sometimes this can take a little longer subject to supplier delay
• If you have not received your confirmation within 5 business days of payment confirmation please contact us immediately by email at support@dealsaway.com
• In the event that your trip is unavailable for the dates you have chosen, we will contact you by telephone to advise the next available dates

Surcharges

• Any prices quoted exclude specific costs/measures which may be introduced at a later stage as a result of Government changes due to COVID-19 health and safety restrictions. DealsAway will inform its guests of these changes as soon as possible, these additional charges will be passed on by DealsAway to the guest

AMENDMENTS & CHANGES

Name change or corrections

• Name corrections may incur a fee
• Name changes are not permitted
• After bookings are fully paid, any amendment has to be requested in writing and incurs $69 fee per person from our supplier, plus any additional costs and administrative expenses incurred in arranging the amendment

Date changes

• Date changes are not permitted

Refunds

• Please refer to our booking conditions for all information on refunds

Travel partner terms and conditions

• Visit Explore Greece Holidays website for terms and conditions - https://exploregreeceholidays.com/ 
• Virgin Voyages - https://www.virginvoyages.com/addl-terms-and-conditions 

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