10-day Greek Island Getaway

The airfare is included on this basic trip

Gate 1 travel is offering an airfare-included, 10-day trip focusing on Mykonos, Santorini and Athens. The starting price is $1349999, though that excludes taxes and fees of about $250 and assumes that you won't pop for any of the standard offered tours, which total about $200. The trip is offered in the spring and fall, times which usually promise 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, 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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