Athens, Mykonos, Santorini and Jerusalem

Upon arrival in Athens, transfer to your Hotel by driver only. Later our representative will contact you to meet you at the Hotel at your convenience to give you an orientation and deliver your ferry tickets.

After breakfast, pickup from the hotel for your half day Athens morning City Tour. We will begin with a panoramic driving tour of Athens passing by the most important monuments and landmarks of the city. We will marvel the Panathinaikon stadium, pass by the ex-Royal Palace and today the Prime Minister's residence, the temple of Olympian Zeus, Hadrian's Arch, the Parliament and the tomb of the unknown soldier the National Library, the old Parliament, and Constitution (Syntagma) square to arrive at the Acropolis. Next, we head for our guided visit to the Acropolis, including the Propylaea, the Temple of Athena Nike, the Parthenon, the Erechtheion. The remainder of the day at leisure to explore Plaka, the picturesque old part of the city, and why not, some shopping at Ermou street. Overnight in Athens.

After an early morning breakfast, transfer to the Athens Port of Piraeus and take the Ferry boat to the island of Mykonos. Upon arrival, you will be met by our representative who will transfer you to your Hotel. Overnight in Mykonos.

Breakfast in the hotel. Full day at leisure on this Jet Set Cycladic island. Wander the maze of narrow alleys lined with unique shops and restaurants. Visit Paraportiani one of the 365 churches of the island. Another option is to take an optional tour to the Ancient Sacred Island of Delos. It is only a 45-minute boat ride from Mykonos; a half day tour can be arranged locally or added to your booking. Mykonos has some beautiful and unique beaches worth visiting. You can ask our Representative or your Hotel front desk for some assistance in getting there. If you are up to it in the evening, enjoy the famous nightlife of the island. Overnight in Mykonos.

Breakfast in the hotel. Morning at leisure. Transfer to Mykonos Port and take the Ferry Boat to the island of Santorini. Upon arrival, our Representative will meet you and transfer you to your Hotel. Overnight in Santorini.

Breakfast in the hotel. A day at leisure on this amazing island of Santorini (formed by the eruption of the volcano 1600 BC). Santorini offers the most breathtaking views of all Greek islands and perhaps of the world. Explore and enjoy all that the island has to offer. History and nature combine to make Santorini unforgettable. A great optional tour to consider is a visit to the archeological site of Akrotiri. And of course, explore the beautiful Towns of Fira and Oia. Overnight in Santorini.

Breakfast in the hotel. Morning at leisure. Transfer to Santorini port and take the Ferry boat to Athens. Upon arrival, our representative will meet you and transfer you to your Hotel. Overnight in Athens.

After breakfast at the hotel, transfer to Athens airport for your Tel-Aviv flight. Upon arrival at Tel Aviv airport and after clearing customs & immigration, meet our representative and transfer to Jerusalem. Once in Jerusalem, start your sightseeing in the Old City. Encounter oriental charm and be plunged into the souk's colorful alleys, walk along the Via Dolorosa to the Church of the Holy Sepulcher. Continue to the Western wall from there get views of the Dome of Rock.
Next, Mt Zion, to see the Monastery of the Domitian, the cave of the Last Supper, and the Tomb of King David.

After breakfast, visit the Mount of Olives, which not only offers a beautiful panoramic view over the Old City, it also houses places of high importance. Here you find The Chapel of Dominus Flevit, the Shrine of the Ascension, the Tomb of the Virgin, and the Church of All Nations, "Gethsemane," and the Church of Pater Noster. Continue to Bethlehem, visit the Basilica of the Nativity. You will also see the Chapel of St. Jerome, the Church of St. Catherine, Milk Grotto. In Beit Sahour, see ruins of the Byzantine Monastery of the Shepherds' Field.

After Breakfast drive to Masada. Cross the desert and pass by the Inn of the Good Samaritan. Proceed to the Dead Sea area, visit Masada, take the cable car to the ancient rock fortress of the Zealots. Then visit the Qumran Caves Museum, where the Dead Sea Scrolls were discovered. Next, have the opportunity to enjoy the indescribable feeling of floating on the Dead Sea. Continue to Jericho to get a panoramic view of the Monastery of Temptation. On your way back to Jerusalem, stop at the canyon of Wadi Qelt, and admire the monastery.