Greece Island Hopping &
Cruise
35+ - 40's - 50's and 60's Singles
Vacations
2 Nights Athens - 2 Nights Mykonos - 3 Night Island Cruise - 2
Nights Santorini
May 23 - June 1, 2013
August 1 - August 10, 2013
October 3 - October 12, 2013
$2,990*
 
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Beautiful Beaches
- Ancient Ruins - Great Night life - Shimmering Blue Mediterranean Sea
Join this Greece Island
Hopping & Cruise singles vacation and discover your own favorite corner of Greece, home of
Europe's first great civilization.
Begin your vacation early with our Highlights of Turkey tour in May or August or
Extend your August 2013 trip with our Turkey Explore and Sail trip or just spend 3 days
in Istanbul and have the perfect end to a perfect vacation!
Greece Island Hopping & Cruise Singles Vacation
Itinerary
Vacation Day 1
- Thursday: Athens, Greece
Arrive at Athens airport (**See Flight information
below) and be met and transferred to the group's hotel. Our hotel is located around the
corner from the Plaka, shopping and near all the ancient sites, so arrive early and spend the day exploring Athens.
Our singles vacation begins when you meet and greet with your tour leader and the other single and solo travelers
in the hotel lobby at 7:00 pm for an optional dinner.
Vacation Day 2 - Friday: Athens,
Greece
Discover Athens on our morning tour. From the Acropolis to Omonia Square see
all the famous sites of ancient and modern Athens. Pass the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in front of Parliament
House, the Panathenian Stadium (site of first modern Olympic Games) see the Presidential Palace, government
buildings and elegant homes. After seeing modern Athens, visit the Roman Temple of Olympian Zeus and the
Acropolis.
Free time to explore Athens before our Welcome Dinner.
Vacation Day 3 -
Saturday: Athens - Mykonos, Greece
An early start as the singles group transfers to our ferry for
the trip to Mykonos. Enjoy the beautiful blue sea, the blowing winds as we pass numerous Greek
Islands. Upon our arrival on Mykonos island, we will be
transferred to our hotel. Relax at the pool or have lunch before we meet for a
walking tour of Mykonos town.
On Mykonos you will find
beautiful beaches, chic boutiques and elegant nightclubs. Hundreds of tiny chapels dot this blue and
whitewashed island with its beautiful
windmills.
Tonight enjoy your first night on this wonderful
Greek island.
Vacation Day 4 - Sunday: Mykonos, Greece
 Sleep late, get
an early start on your tan or take the optional excursion to the neighboring island of Delos to visit the Temple of Apollo and
other fascinating archeological sites.
If you're a beach
lover and water enthusiast then visit the world famous PARADISE BEACH. Sand, sun, drinks, music, good food,
fun & beautiful people best describe this hot spot.
You don't have to be an all-night party person
to get the most out of Mykonos. The early evening scene is centred on Little Venice where you can sip a cocktail at
one of the many bars and cafes which are so close to the water's edge that your feet get soaked when a boat passes.
Mykonos attracts a broad clientele - celebrities, politicians, the beautiful people and ordinary mortals all flock
here to see and be seen at the glitzy "anything goes" clubs for which the island is now world
famous.
Vacation Day 5 - Monday:
Mykonos - Greek Island
Cruise
Enjoy a beautiful day in Mykonos then transfer to the port in the late afternoon. Board either the Louis Cruise
Majesty or the Louis Cruise Calypso (ship confirmed 30 days prior to
vacation departure) and check in to our outside
cabins.
Both Ships have8 -10 decks for passengers, elevators,
bars/lounges,
Library/Internet corner, casino, boutique, small swimming pool, massage, sauna, gym, beauty parlour, duty free
shop, photo lab, hospital with doctor onboard. Click here for More Information on
Ships
Day 6 - Tuesday: Kusadasi, Turkey & Patmos, Greece -
Cruise
 At Kusadasi
(7:00 am -12:00
pm) an included tour to nearby Ephesus should not be
missed, for here history truly comes to life. Walking towards the ancient harbor, down a marble road
rutted by the wheels of countless chariots, you pass architectural masterpieces like the Library of Celsus
before arriving at the Great Amphitheater where St. Paul preached.
Patmos (4:30 pm
- 9:00 pm) is known as the site of the apocalyptic
revelations of St. John the Divine, written here during his exile from the Roman Empire. The cave where he
lived is near the site of the Monastery of the Apocalypse. The Monastery of St. John, built on one of the
island’s highest points, houses priceless icons and manuscripts in its Treasury. 
Vacation Day 7 - Wednesday: Rhodes, Greece -
Cruise
The Old
City of Rhodes (7:00 am - 6:00 pm) is surrounded by medieval walls with seven
gates. The Old Town is a bustling neighborhood of 6,000 people, who live and work in the same buildings the Knights
of St. John lived six centuries ago.
Enjoy an optional lunch at one of the
outdoor cafes or restaurants, shop one of the many tourist shops, and discover a hidden
treasure in one of the
many museums.
Walk down
the Street of the Knights constructed over an ancient pathway that led in a straight line from the Acropolis
of Rhodes to the port.
Vacation Day 8 - Thursday: Crete &
Santorini, Greece -
Cruise
 Heraklion,
Crete (7:00 am - 11:30 am) Enjoy a nice
morning walk tour to the center of Heraklion town. Maybe have a coffee, a Greek dessert or an ice cream in one of the many coffee shops/patisseries in Heraklion's main
square. Just three miles away from the port is the ruins of the Palace of
Knossos. Discovered in 1899 and partially reconstructed, the elaborate Palace is believed to be the
mythical Labyrinth of King Minos and the seat of ancient Minoan culture. An optional tour is
available.
The island of Santorini (4:30 pm) is
perhaps the most breathtaking of all the Greek Islands. Gather your luggage as we disembark and
are transferred to our hotel in time to enjoy an evening in the town of Thira. Walk the narrow streets
and explore the white-washed houses, open-air cafes and glittering boutiques that cling to steep
cliffs.
Vacation Day 9 - Friday: Santorini,
Greece
Sleep late, visit one of the many black sand beaches or join the optional morning sailing
tour. The leisurely sail gives us a chance to explore a Volcano (entrance not included) and take a refreshing dip
in the warm waters of a Hot Springs.
Sunset in Oia is not to be missed! In the evening hordes of people arrive simply to watch its
sunset. Every available seat, wall, step or patch of ground is occupied so our group will arrive in time to browse
the tiny shops and get a good view. After sunset we will have our farewell dinner at a local
taverna.
Vacation Day 10 - Saturday - Depart Santorini,
Greece
After breakfast we will be
transferred to the Santorini airport to fly back home. Say goodbye to all your new friends and the end of
another Greece singles vacation. (Remember to co-ordinate your Athens flight home with your Santorini
flight) **See Flight information below
Greece
Hotels
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Greece Island Hopping &
Cruise
May 23 - June 1, 2013
August 1 - August 10, 2013
October 2 - October 12, 2013
Price -
$2,990*
Singles Trip Includes
* 2 Nights Athens
* 2 Nights Mykonos
* 3 Nights Ferry Cruise - Premium Outside Cabins
* 2 Nights Santorini
* Breakfast Daily
* 2 Lunches - 5 Dinners
* Athens, Crete & Ephesus Tour with Guides
* Admissions per itinerary
* Airport / Hotel transfers (on tour dates only)
* Transportation by Motor coach and Ferry
* Singles Travel Host
* All Taxes and Surcharges
Not Included
* Airfare
* Tips - $150 collected first day of trip
*Double Occupancy - Free Roommate Matching is
available on our singles vacations, so there is never a need to pay a single supplement. If you
decide to room solo it is $975 extra.
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August 2013
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$400
Balance Due June,
15, 2013
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October 2013
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Deposit
$400
Balance
Due August 27,
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FAQ and
Cancellation Policy
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Optionals
Available on Your Greece Singles
Vacation
Athens - Pre-night Hotel and Transfer - $250 Single Room/ $175 Shared
Room
Arrive a day early in Athens - hotel plus airport
transfer - sorry no roommate matching available
Mykonos - Delos - $65 (Sunday 9:00 am - 4
hours)
Meet at Mykonos Old Port to board your 30
minute cruise to Delos. Includes a 2 hour guided tour of Delos, the legendary birthplace of the
Sun God Apollo and his twin sister Artemis. For 500 years, Delos was the religious and
commercial hub of the entire Aegean, today, remains its treasured ruins. First see Agora and
the Sacred Way, which leads to the Temple of Apollo. View the remains of a Hellenistic Quarter,
harbour, water house, luxurious villas. After the tour, you'll have free time. Please Note -
The tour may be cancelled due to adverse weather.
Santorini - Volcano Tour and Hot Springs - $45
(Friday 9:00 am - 4
hours)
Morning departure to Athinio Port,
where you will embark the caique with your guide and sail to the Volcano. Explore this natural
landmark and for those feeling energetic there is the possibility of walking up the volcano
face with your guide (entrance not included). The caique then sails to the Hot Springs and
stops (but does not dock), giving you the chance to dive into the sea and swim to the warm
waters of the Hot Springs. Finally we will return to Athinios port where the buses will be
there for us to return.
Please bring a towel and swim wear if you wish to swim at the
springs.
Santorini Post-Night - $185 Single Room / $130
Share
Stay an extra night in Santorini - hotel plus airport transfer - sorry
no roommate matching available
Istanbul, Turkey Vacation Extension -
$599
Day 1 Arrive in Istanbul - As we
say in Turkey, HOS GELDINIZ! Welcome to Turkey.
You will be met at airport and
transferred to hotel. Begin your half day tour. Visit the Spice Market and
enjoy a 1 hour cruise on the Bosphorus, separating Europe and Asia. See marble palaces and
ancient
Ottoman architecture. After the tour free time for shopping the Grand Bazaar.
Day 2 - Full day Istanbul Tour -
Topkapi Palace, the main sights around Sultanahmet Square, including the
famous Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, designed with 6 minarets and a blue tiled interior. Walk
through the site of the ancient Hippodrome. Breakfast/Lunch/
provided
Day 3 - Gule, Gule! It is time to go
home.
You will be transferred to the airport for your flight home.
*The price is for a single room, share with a friend and save
$100 each.
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Flight Information For Your Greece Singles Vacationn
Best Single Travel recommends booking round trip airfare from your hometown to Athens, Greece. Then book a
one-way ticket from Santorini to Athens.
Santorini is served by Santorini National Airport (JTR), which is located just 5 miles SE of Fira. The two
national carriers – Aegean Airlines and Olympic Airlines – offer direct flights between Athens and Santorini.
The flight takes 45-50 min and the fares depend a lot on when you book the ticket. Starting from May there are
4 flights per day operated by each of the two airlines (so 8 total flights).
In order to save money, you should look into booking your ticket as early as possible and make sure to fly
early in the morning (the evening flights are more expensive).
Sample of Flights from Santorini to Athens - May to October
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