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10-day Greek Island Getaway

The airfare is included on this basic trip

By deTraci Regula, About.com

Row of Mykonos windmills

Windmills on Mykonos

deTraci Regula
Apr 28 2008
Gate 1 travel is offering an airfare-included, 10-day trip focusing on Mykonos, Santorini and Athens for 2004. The starting price is $999, though that excludes taxes and fees of "up to $170" and assumes that you won't pop for any of the standard offered tours, which total about $200. The prime departure date is April 26th, 2004, a time which usually promises lovely weather in Greece. Other departure dates, at higher prices, are also available.

The trip includes stays in Athens and on Mykonos and Santorini.

The itinerary on Mykonos offers an add-on trip around the island ($35), but omits a visit to the island of Delos. As an archaeology junkie, I'd see if I could book a seat on one of the boats going to Delos on the free day.

The tour in general is a bit light on organized activities, even if you choose to participate in every possible tour. Some travelers will find this a plus, while others may chafe at the relative inactivity.

Most meals, except those included in the add-on tours, are not included.

You can also extend your trip with add-on nights. The prices for these additional nights look good, and the selection of hotels is sufficient. The higher-end hotels are by far the better deal here - the discounts are deeper and it's an easy way to experience an upscale hotel at a price that many US travelers will associate with a roadside motel.

My take on it: With the airfare included, it's a good package to get you to Greece without too big a wallet bite. It's probably most ideal for travelers who have been in Greece before and who delight in the thought of some blissful time on their own. Even the "C"-class hotel selection is more than adequate, and a good value for bargain hunters, but paying the upgrade for the "B" and "A" offerings would probably enhance the trip considerably for most travelers.

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