Greece

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Your time in Greece will be an unforgettable experience.

Trip Planning Progress

Accommodations
July 20-23 3 Nights	Athens	Four Seasons Astir Palace Hotel 2 x Sea View Bungalow	Booked
July 23-26 3 Nights	Mykonos	Bill and Coo 1x Bachelor Suite 1x Bill and Coo Suite	Booked
July 26-30 4 Nights	Paros	Acron Villas Sky Villa and Pool	Booked
July 30-31 1 Nights	Santorini	Santorini Sky 1x Junior Villa 1x Master Villa	Booked
July 31-August 2 2 Nights	Santorini	Andronis Arcadia 2 x Sunset Suite	Booked

Itinerary

SENSE restaurant’s rooftop view.

Athens: July 20 – 23 (3 Nights)

Welcome to Athens! When you arrive, make your way to your hotel to check in. Upon exiting the baggage claim area, your driver will be waiting for you at the Arrivals’ Hall, holding a sign with your name on it. 

Athens is known as the birthplace of democracy, and has been continuously inhabited for over 3,000 years. While here, you’ll notice the influence of many different civilizations throughout history on the architecture, food, and culture.

July 20

• Arrive in Athens on Flight AC 898 at 10:30am
• Make your way through customs and connect with your driver who will transfer you to your hotel
• Check in and get settled.
• Nothing is booked for you this evening, enjoy your first day at your leisure.
• Please note: FERRY TICKET DELIVERY: Upon arrival your driver will give you an envelope with all your ferry tickets printed. Please make sure to keep these somewhere safe, as they are hard copies and cannot be re-produced if lost – except for SANTORINI PALACE tickets, which are issued electronically.

July 21

• Your Culinary Backstreets tour begins at 9:30am and was booked by you.
• Speak with the concierge to arrange transport to and from the tour if necessary.

July 22

• This morning you will take a walking tour of Athens that highlights the Mythology of the Ancient Greek Gods. Meet your guide at 10:00am at the entrance to the Temple of Zeus. If you have difficulties connecting, call Alternative Athens at +30 6951518589
• It is about a 30 minute drive, so we suggest having the concierge arrange a taxi for you.
• SENSE restaurant reservation at 7:30pm (address Dionysiou Areopagitou 5, Athina 117 42)
  • The reservation is under Mike Trotman
  • This MICHELIN Plate award rooftop restaurant has an incredible view of Athens that is hard to beat. The restaurant uses local and fresh produce, using herbs sourced from their own organic garden
    

July 23

• Have a final breakfast at your hotel before checking out.
• Meet your driver in the hotel lobby at 8:00am.
• Make your way to the airport, the drive to Athens International Airport is approximately 40 minutes.
• Flight A3 374 departs at 10:50am.

Stay at the Four Seasons Hotel

Athens to Mykonos

lYou’ll be flying from Athens to Mykonos. Your private transfer will meet you at the Four Seasons lobby at 8am and take you to Athens Airport. Board flight Aegean Airlines A3 374 bound for Mykonos at 10:50am.

Mykonos: July 23 – 26 (3 Nights)

Welcome to Mykonos! On arrival, a transfer will be waiting for you in the arrivals hall (look for a sign reading Trotmam) to take you to Bill & Coo. Located in the centre of the Cyclades island group, Mykonos is one of the most famous Greek islands for its cosmopolitan atmosphere and vivid nightlife! 

July 23

• Arrive in Mykonos at 11:30am, and meet your private transfer to take you to your hotel
• Nothing is booked for you today. Enjoy your first night in Mykonos at your leisure.

July 24

• There are no services booked for you today. Enjoy Mykonos at your leisure. Did you know that the villages across this the island of Mykonos are a labyrinth of narrow streets and alleyways, which were used as a way to confuse pirates. You may choose to wander down them and lose yourself amongst the whitewashed buildings.
• Kastros restaurant reservation at 7:30pm. Happy birthday Mike!
  • Kastro’s is a delicious restaurant with Greek and Mediterranean influences serving “the best cocktails since 1976.” 

July 25

• You have the option of spending the morning at Kalua Beach-Bar and Restaurant, where you can rent sun-beds and spend the day lounging and swimming in the crystal waters. Kalua is only a five minute walk from Scorpius, where you’ll have a late lunch (or early dinner, depending on how you’re feeling). Please let us know in advance if you would like to rent sun-beds.
• Reservation at Scorpios Restaurant at 4:30pm. Your reservation number is: B4RGZ6CR.Their phone number is +30 2289 029250
  • Cindy and Mike: please follow your links to your apple wallet registration pass. Please read the information from Scorpios below, prior to arrival.
    • In order to make your arrival as seamless as possible and to avoid extra queuing, please register two members of your party. Be mindful that guests who have not completed the process will be required to do so upon arrival.
      Note that late arrivals may not be accommodated, due to our zero-delay policy. In the event of a delay, please get in touch with the reservations department so that we can try our best to accommodate you. +30 2289 029250
    • Our dress code is casual during the day and chic-casual from 5:00pm. Chic-casual is an everyday dress code elevated with chic details; looking elegant without wearing a head-to-toe formal outfit. Not fitting within the dress-code may cause being denied entry
    • Live music by Ape Chimba and Lannka will be happening at 5:30pm.
      “Ape Chimba’s sound is a trip between the sacred and ecstatic, blending primal, mesmerising vocals with reflective electro-organic instrumentation, while Lannka pushes the boundaries of deep house beyond the realm of the dancefloor and into the space of the ethereal.”

July 26

• Enjoy a final breakfast at your hotel before checking out.
• Meet your driver in the lobby of your hotel and transfer to the Mykonos Port (about 18 mins)
  • Your ferry, operated by PowerJet, departs at 12:55pm
  • Allow yourselves time to check in and manage all luggage
  • Upon disembarking the ferry, you will pick up your rental car and make your way to Acron Villas

Stay at Bill & Coo Hotel

Kastros Restaurant

Mykonos to Paros

Take the ferry across to your next destination, Paros.

Paros: July 26 – 31 (4 Nights)

Welcome to Paros! Located in the heart of the Cyclades Islands, there are over 120kms of coastline and 10,000 inhabitants. Beautiful beaches, medieval villages, wineries, harbours and easy access to neighbouring islands, they say Paros is like Mykonos was 20 years ago. There are two large towns, the Port town of Parikia and the more cosmopolitan and lively town of Naoussa in the north. Both are lovely and offer something for everyone. There is also the magical inland village of Lefkas in the hills and numerous beachside villages dotted around the island.

July 26

• When you dock in Paros, disembark at Paros Port and pick up your rental car.
  • The rental office is located right by the port, as soon as you exit the terminal walk roughly 200m up Stella Nikolaou street to ParosGo Car Rental
  • Contact number (+30) 2284 023341
• Check into your hotel and get settled, there are no services booked for the rest of the day.
• You have a dinner reservation this evening at Barbarossa at 8:00pm. (Address Agion Limanaki-Naousa Παλιό Λιμάνι Νάουσας, Naousa 844 00)
  • The reservation is under Mike Trotman
  • Their contact number is +30 2284 051391

July 27

• There are no services booked for you today. Enjoy Paros at your leisure.

July 28

• You have rented a RIB Boat from Sea Kings for an all day cruise.
• Speak with the concierge about arranging transportation to and from the cruise if you wish.

July 29

• There are no services booked for you today. Enjoy Paros at your leisure.

July 30

• Enjoy a final breakfast in Paros and check out of your hotel.
• Return your rental car at ParosGo Rental office (+30) 2284 023341
  and make your way to the Ferry Port.
• Board your Ferry, operated by Minoan Lines from Paros to Santorini on Santorini Palace: Departs at 1:20 pm
  • Retrieve your ferry tickets here.
  • Allow yourselves enough time to check in and manage your luggage

Staying at Acron Villas 

Paros to Santorini

Take the ferry from Paros to Santorini.

Santorini: July 30 – August 2 (3 Nights)

Welcome to Santorini! Once one island, a volcanic eruption in the 15 century caused it to split and become two. Legend has it that this was the location of the Lost City of Atlantis, and after the eruption it plunged into the sea. Today, Santorini consists of two inhabited islands with many colourful beaches to explore.

July 30

• Arrive in Santorini Port and meet your driver in a deluxe van to take you to your hotel, Santorini Sky.
• You have a dinner reservations at Metaxi Mas at 9:30pm (Address  Έξω Γωνιά 847 00)
  • Their number is +30 2286 031323
  • The reservation is under Mike Trotman
  • Metaxi Mas serves authentic and original dishes, “inspired by traditional recipes of Santorini and Crete, such as fava beans and baked white aubergine, fillet with Vinsanto sauce and boneless pork chop with orange sauce and sweet potatoes.”

July 31

• Today you are switching hotels from Santorini Sky to Andronis Arcadia.
  • Before leaving for your cruise, please make sure you have packed and left your luggage in reception, so it can be transferred to your new hotel while you are on the water today. Your luggage will be collected from the reception area of the hotel around 10am and transferred to Andronis Arcadia.
• Your cruise begins at 10am and lasts all day, you will be picked up at the lobby at 9:30am and transferred to the boat launch.
  • Your cruise includes private catamaran, crew, fuel, all private transfers, lunch on board, beer/wine, refreshments, snorkelling gear
• Disembark and make your way to your new hotel, Andronis Arcadia.

August 1

• Enjoy your last day in Greece at your liesure.
• You have dinner reservations this evening at Lycabettus Restaurant at 8:00pm (address Oia 847 02)
  • A cliff area table has been confirmed.
  • Their contact number is +30 2286 072041
  • Reservation is under Mike Trotman.
  • “This delightful terrace is shaded by countless clusters of stars and creates a sense of grandeur in a relaxed and elegant setting.”
    

August 2

• Enjoy a final breakfast in Greece before checking out of your hotel
• Meet your driver in the lobby of your hotel at 12:40pm to be transferred to the airport for your 3:00pm flight.
• Flight from Santorini to London at 2:55pm

Staying at Santorini Sky and Andronis Arcadia

Lycabettus Restaurant.

Andronis Arcadia, Sunset Suite.

London: August 2 – 3 (1 Night)

Welcome to London! After a week spent cruising through the Greek islands, you have a final night to relax in the countryside of England before returning home tomorrow.

August 2

• Arrive in London at 4:55pm.
• Meet your driver in the arrival’s hall.
• Check into your hotel and relax for the evening.
  • You have a 7pm dinner reservation at The Barn at Coworth Park.

August 3

• Hannah is going horse back riding at 9am
• Check out of your hotel and meet your transfer to take you to the airport.
• Flight from London to Vancouver at 3:50pm

Staying at Coworth Park Mansion

Greece Local Contact

Sofia Theofilaktidis is your main contact in Greece. If there is not specific telephone number above, then it means you call Sofia.

Emergency needs – Mobile +30 694 994 4702

Less Urgent needs – sofia@bluecocoon.gr

Farewell to Europe – Heading Home

Say goodbye to London and Greece and make your way home.

Important Information

If at any point during your time in Greece you require assistance with any services, please call Sofia Theofilaktidis at Blue Cocoon at +30 6949947402. For less urgent matters, you can email her at sofia@bluecocoon.gr

EMERGENCY NUMBERS
First Aid National Center (Ambulances): 166
SOS Doctors: 1016
European Emergency Number: 112
Poisoning Phone Center: 210 77 93 777
Fire Authority: 199
Police: 100
Tourist Police: 1571
CURRENCY
Greece is a Member-State of the European Union and uses its uniform currency – the Euro. Greece, as is the case with the other Member-States of the E.U. uses eight coins as follows: 1, 2, 5, 10, 20 and 50 cents or lepta in Greek and 1 and 2 Euros. The banknotes are issued in the following denominations: 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200 and 500 Euros. Currency exchange rates are clearly displayed in every bank that accepts currency exchange, while credit card holders may acquire money from the ATMs of the collaborating banks. Greek banks are open for the public from 8:00 to 14:30 Mondays to Thursdays and from 8:00 to 13:30 on Fridays. They are closed on Public Holidays. Euros can also be exchanged for notes of other foreign currencies at exchange offices that are situated at the airport and certain main ports, in the larger cities, as well as at many tourist destinations. A passport is required when exchanging currencies.
USE OF ELECTRONIC DEVICES
Electric power voltage in Greece is 230 V / 50 Hz and the plugs are F type. To avoid the danger of short circuit, make sure to have in your suitcase the necessary transformers / adaptors for your electronic devices.

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