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I am so delighted to present your dreamy honeymoon itinerary to gorgeous Greece allowing you to enjoy historic Athens, magical Mykonos, enchanting Naxos, and finishing on the epitome of Grecian luxury in dreamy Santorini.
You'll start your adventure with 3 nights in Athens at the perfectly located Ergon House. This hotel is in the perfect location to enjoy everything Athens has to offer, they have an amazing rooftop bar that's perfect for that pre dinner drink. During your time here in Athens, I wanted to give you a historic tour with one of our wonderful LGBT friendly guides.
It's now onto Mykonos, known for it's incredible gay scene and I have included a stay at the incredible Myconian Avaton in an upgraded pool suite – it's your honeymoon after all. You can enjoy a glass of your favourite drink, watching the sunset from your private pool. There are also some amazing spa facilities here so this could be the perfect place for that bit of pampering.
Next, it's onto Naxos, I have chosen this particular island as I know that you enjoy being outside as well as the beaches and this is the island for just that. With its stunning beaches and amazing views from the hilltops I am certain that this is going to be a perfect addition to the itinerary. I have included an upgraded room at the Naxian on the beach, I know you loved the aesthetics on our call, Josh.
You'll finish in dreamy Santorini, I was so happy to discover that my all-time favourite Santorini hotel has offered an INCREDIBLE rate for you dates, which has enabled me to upgrade your room. The Dana Villas is located in Fira, nestled into the cliff, where the sun sets into the endless blue of the Aegean Sea, this romantic hotel is a portrait of design perfection. Your upgraded suite has a private pool that will be the perfect spot to enjoy that incredible sunset together.
I am yet to include any further tours for you but these can certainly be added a bit closer to the time.
With all of your transfers between islands, dreamy accommodation, breakfasts as well as your tours you really won't have to worry about a thing. I will be on hand to ensure everything runs seamlessly from start to finish.
I have absolutely loved pulling this together for you and I hope you love it too! I am really looking forward to catching up hopefully on Sunday, to chat things through and we can then take advantage of these amazing rates on offer to us.
I'll be here for anything you may need, if you have any questions before we catch up, please feel free to reach out.
Enjoy and speak soon.
Best wishes,
Matt Walters 
Your Itinerary In Detail
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This itinerary has been tailor-made for you. No two itineraries are the same and we are always able to make changes if something isn't quite right.
Sunday 25th August 2024
Flight on BA 650
Flight on BA 650
| From | To |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport (LHR) |
Mykonos International Airport (JMK) |
| Departs | Arrives |
| 25-Aug-2024 11:55:00 | 03-Sep-2024 14:50:00 |
| Airline | Cabin |
| British Airways | Economy |
Welcome to Mykonos
Welcome to Mykonos
Mykonos is the great glamour island of Greece and flaunts its sizzling St-Tropez-meets-Ibiza style and party-hard reputation. The high-season mix of hedonistic holidaymakers, cruise-ship crowds, buff gay men and posturing fashionistas throngs Mykonos Town (aka Hora), a gorgeous whitewashed Cycladic maze, delighting in its cubist charms and its chichi cafe-bar-boutique scene.
The island is maxed out with cashed-up (or spendthrift) visitors, hip hotels, beach bars and restaurants. There are a few provisos about visiting here. Come only if you are prepared to pay. And are intent on jostling with street crowds. And sitting bum cheek to cheek with oiled-up loungers at the packed main beaches. Oh, and partying relentlessly. Out of season, devoid of gloss and preening celebrities, Hora basically closes, with nothing but the occasional person and pelican wandering the empty streets.
Mykonos is the jumping-off point for the archaeological site of the nearby island of Delos.
Hotel Transfer from Mykonos Port to Myconian Avaton
Hotel Transfer from Mykonos Port to Myconian Avaton
Upon your arrival in Mykonos, you will be greeted by one of the Myconian representatives who will invite you into a luxury shared transfer to the stunning 5* Myconian Avaton.
Myconian Avaton Resort for 4 nights
Myconian Avaton Resort for 4 nights
Formed in equal parts by the work of nature and the art of man, the Avaton is a luxury hotel of singular beauty, built into the bare rock high above Elia Beach, the longest fine sand beach on Mykonos. Dramatic double volumes, panoramic decks and private balconies offer truly exceptional views, yet Avaton is much more than a unique location. With exceptional design features, infinity pools, fine dining and a superb spa, it’s where personalised service and absolute privacy are taken to another dimension, anticipating a guest’s every wish. As a member of Design Hotels, Avaton is a true original, drawing on one family’s island roots and a tradition distilled into the essence of genuine hospitality.
The Avaton is named after the sacred places of ancient Greece, inaccessible to all but the initiated, ‘so perfect that no common foot may be set upon them’. A promise of the extraordinary that is fulfilled in every detail: here, discerning guests can strike the perfect lifestyle balance between going with the magical flow for which Mykonos is famous, and recharging in a haven of restorative luxury.
Your room: Pure Room with Jacuzzi
The pure beauty of Avaton is artfully framed by the luxury Pure guestroom, designed to optimise the flow of a luxurious space that opens out onto a furnished balcony with spectacular sea views. The bathroom has discerning design touches and a walk-in shower or freestanding bath.
You will find your every comfort considered, from Frette sheets to soundless air-conditioning, daily supplies of luxury bath products, high-speed Internet and a wireless docking station.
I have included an upgraded Pure Room with a private Jacuzzi on the terrace.
Spa & Wellness at Myconian Avaton
Spa & Wellness at Myconian Avaton
Add to the restorative benefits of the Aegean by taking your sense of wellbeing to the next level. A wonderful selection of rejuvenating treatments and Thalasso pools awaits at our Sanctuary Spa. Or refine your form in our state-of-the-art fitness room.
The Avaton Spa is a veritable oasis of serenity and recovery. Discover our facilities that a relaxation area, and of course the heated thalassotherapy pools that draw on the cleansing and curative properties of seawater praised since Greek antiquity, complemented by essential oils and hydro-massage.
Explore the Spa menu and spoil yourself with a Frangipani Salt Glow Scrub, the Pro-Collagen Age Defy Facial or a Chill-Out body massage with warm shells that will leave you feeling as if you emerged from a cocoon of wellness that has nurtured both body and soul.
Treatments are supported by two exclusive product ranges that are at the forefront of spa care:
Elemis treatments, renowned for their exceptional dynamically active, anti-ageing ingredients and effective massage sequences.
Ligne St Barth, the Caribbean line that is praised by beauty professionals worldwide for its originality and the exceptional quality of its entirely natural floral blends.
Augustinus Bader. Beloved by skincare specialists, journalists and beauty authorities worldwide, Augustinus Bader has become the gold standard in smarter skincare.
Monday 26th August 2024
Best Trails in Mykonos
Best Trails in Mykonos
You said that you loved the outdoors and enjoying beautiful beaches, I had to include some of the best trails for you on the island of Mykonos.
Roads and trails lead to and around the enticing main town of Hora, as well as the island’s famous – and not-so-famous – beaches. You’ll find stretches of solitude amid wildflowers in the spring and early summer. You can even visit a working lighthouse with arresting views of nearby islands.
Waterfront and Windmills
1 mile (1.6km) round trip; 2-3 hours; easy
Leave the crowded passages of old-town Hora behind and get some seaside air on this walk, an excellent introduction to Mykonos. Start at white-washed Taxi Square (Plateia Manto Mavrogenous) and follow the harbor-front walk west to the Old Jetty. Walk to the end of the stone redoubt that protects Hora from the open sea, and you’ll see myriad tour boats buzzing amid swanky yachts and ferries bringing new hordes of holidaymakers.
Continue back around the waterfront until you reach Little Venice, the oldest – and most-photographed – part of Hora. You’ll no doubt spend much time getting blissfully lost in the warren of streets within – but for now, pause amidst the bougainvillea at one of the cafes with water views. Suitably restored, head south to the gentle walkway up to the seven windmills, which along with the pelicans, are the symbols of Mykonos. (note: you’ll be part of a crowd if it’s near sunset.) Wander the rocky shoreline before you plunge back into the Hora maelstrom.
South Coast beaches
Best coastal trail for beaches
4 miles (6.4km) one way; 3–5 hours; moderate
This beautiful walk takes in most of the famous beaches Mykonos is famous for. You can do it in one long swath of sun, sand and hedonism, or in segments between your beaches of choice. Know that in high season you’ll be far from alone, as many others flit on foot from beach to beach to revel in the island’s high-energy vibe.
Start with the wonderful chaos of Ornos Beach, before you head southeast along the narrow cove and up and over the modest, vacation-rental-dotted hill to Psarou Beach, where you’ll find a mannered crowd reading Vogue and The Economist. A few minutes southeast brings you to the long swath of white sand at Platys Gialos. Rent something fun from the excellent water-sports center and cool off in the refreshing Aegean.
Continue along a superb beach walkway to the popular cove at Paranga and take the short detour down the narrow peninsula to immerse yourself in water views. Continue on the coastal trail around the small headlands to Paradise Beach, one of the most famous in all the Mediterranean. Meander the tangle of dirt roads snaking around the next headland to find Super Paradise, home to the island’s most raucous clubs. From here you can catch a small boat (caïque) to the beaches back west or go east to the appealing Agrari and Elia beaches.
Armenistis Lighthouse
Best hike for escaping the crowds
3.5 miles (5.6km) one way; 2–3 hours; moderate
You can forget you’re on one of the very most popular Greek islands on this hike, which finishes at a working lighthouse with sublime views.
From Hora, follow the waterfront past Agia Anna Beach, the Old Port and the jumble of the New Port. Then, turn inland and climb the gentle hills, choosing narrow dirt roads that head north. The density of cubic white holiday apartments gradually thins as you leave the harbor behind. From February through June, wildflowers enliven the palette and the hardy Mykonos shrubs are at their greenest.
Look for the glassy tip of the Armenistis Lighthouse to poke onto the horizon as you walk the gravel and dirt roads. You can peer up into the tower from the base of the still-in-use lighthouse, which dates to 1891. From this knoll on the northwest tip of Mykonos, Tinos rises out of the impossibly blue Aegean and seems much closer than its 15km-distance. Return to Hora by different roads for some variety or summon a taxi.
Thursday 29th August 2024
Hotel Transfer from Myconian Avaton to Mykonos Port
Hotel Transfer from Myconian Avaton to Mykonos Port
After your final breakfast in the gorgeous Myconian Avaton, it is time to take your luxury complimentary shuttle to Mykonos Port, where you will head to the stunning island of Ios.
Ferry from Mykonos Port to Naxos Port
Ferry from Mykonos Port to Naxos Port
After being dropped off at the Port, you will enjoy a lovely 2hr journey across the sea to the beautiful island of Naxos. I have upgraded you all to VIP Platinum Seating throughout.
Proposed Ferry Times
Departs: 11:10am, Mykonos
Arrives: 11:45am, Naxos
Vessel: Sea Jets
Welcome to Naxos
Welcome to Naxos
The largest of the Cyclades, Naxos packs a lot of bang for its buck. Its main town of Hora has a gorgeous waterfront and a web of steep cobbled alleys below its hilltop kastro and fortified Venetian mansions – testament to three centuries of Venetian rule. You needn’t travel far, though, to find isolated beaches, atmospheric mountain villages, ancient sites and marble quarries.
Naxos was a cultural centre of Classical Greece and Byzantium, and Venetian and Frankish influences also left their mark. Its high mountains form rain clouds, and consequently Naxos is more fertile and green than most of the other Cyclades islands. It produces olives, grapes, figs, citrus fruit, corn and potatoes. Mt Zeus (also known as Mt Zas; 1004m) is the Cyclades’ highest peak and is the central focus of the island’s mountainous interior, where you will find enchanting villages such as Halki and Apiranthos.
Private Vehicle from Naxos Port to Naxian on the Beach
Private Vehicle from Naxos Port to Naxian on the Beach
Upon your arrival in Naxos, you will be met by one of our Out Of Office representatives who will take you to an exclusive hotel on the peaceful side of the island of Naxos, at the exceptional Naxian on the Beach, ready to enjoy 3 nights of unbelievable views, food, and retreat like unwinding.
Ferry from Naxos Port to Santorini Port
Ferry from Naxos Port to Santorini Port
Enjoy your short ferry journey across the ocean from Naxos to the stunning island of Santorini, your final destination. The journey takes around 1 hour and 15 mins and offers lovely views throughout. I have also upgraded you all to Platinum seating for extra comfort.
Ferry Times
Departs: 10:30pm, Naxos
Arrives: 11:45pm, Santorini
Vessel: Sea Jets
Naxian on the Beach for 3 nights
Naxian on the Beach for 3 nights
Get ready to experience island life in style, conceived exclusively for couples. Bohemian meets luxury at these 10 gorgeous suites that are just barely 30 feet – or 10 meters – from the beach. While Plaka Beach may be one of the more happening beaches on the island, Naxian on the Beach has taken over a quiet, exclusive spot with its own sunbeds so you can enjoy the very best of the island.
Naxian on the Beach was built with love and attention to detail by the same well-to-do family that owns the Naxian Collection, considered one of the finest properties in the Cyclades islands. Breakfast in bed, complimentary sunbeds, dinners by the beach bar and a welcome level of privacy will greet you here in a boho-chic ambiance that’s just perfect for couples who seek a quality beach vacation.
Your room: Premium Lower Floor Sea View Suite with Jetted Tub
A natural living scenery with a large bamboo bed and handmade wooden furniture, together with a private bathroom with a rain shower gives a touch of luxury. Create unique romantic moments at your private outdoor Jacuzzi, under the sun of a sky full of stars. Enjoy the sea with free sun beds and a beach umbrella reserved only for you on the sandy beach of Plaka right in front of the hotel.
Discover Naxos | Best Bits
Discover Naxos | Best Bits
Naxos is often overshadowed by its more well-known and well-Instagrammed neighbours, Santorini and Mykonos. But having been to all three, Naxos has an identity of its own. With its unspoilt and peaceful atmosphere with beautiful landscapes and smaller less built up towns to explore, it can provide a truly authentic experience. And how can you forget the sensational beaches the island has to offer!
Here are some of my favourite tips for some self-exploration on this charming island where you are guaranteed to snap a shot of the classic Greek white winding streets without a tourist in sight!
Wander the beautiful streets of the old town, Chora Santorini and Mykonos seem to get all the attention over on Instagram, but like I said above, Naxos’s stunning old town far surpasses them in a lot of ways. Pretty, intimate, winding streets with all the classic Greek tiled floors and blue doors, yet free from other travellers walking through them in their numbers. It’s all entirely pedestrianised, too.
Naxos' old town is a proper wonderland, typically Greek and endlessly intriguing. You think you’ve covered nearly all the flower-lined streets and then you turn a corner and find a whole new warren of them full of tavernas and shops.
Walk up to the Temple of Apollo (Portara)
This lovely walk is one of the top things to do in Naxos and won't leave you disappointed! The Temple of Apollo is the main landmark of Naxos and the first thing that strikes you when you arrive.
The temple stands on top of the hill on the little islet of Palatia, which was once properly part of Naxos but is now only clinging on via a slim causeway. Palatia is tiny and you can walk around its circumference in a few minutes. This means that the Temple of Apollo is stunning from every angle, with a marble doorway to frame either the island or the sea for your viewing pleasure. There are some other ruins around the main frame, too.
This is one of the things to do in Naxos that you can happily do more than once over the course of your stay if you have time. Visiting Portara in full sunshine is great, but as the sun sets you’ll see it in a new light. Literally.
Take a Bus Tour of Naxos
If you are not looking to rent a car but you want to catch some distance, I would thoroughly recommend a lovely bus tour or a private tour of the island and its amazing towns, villages and sights! If you don't mind being with other eager travellers during transit, it can make for a really fun day out where you are seeing many of the inland as well as seaside spots that are worth discovering. Some of these include:
- Demeter’s Temple, Sangri – Ruined Temple with Museum
- Damalas – A little village with a traditional olive press and lots of flower pots!
- Chalki – Home of a citron distillery, the Greek's local drink
- Apiranthos – Beautiful marble village with great lunch options
- Apollonas – A seaside sweetheart with a stunning beach and scenic views of the local ruined statue.
Walk up to the Castle (Kastro)
Looming above Naxos old town is the citadel, kastro, built in the 13th century by a Venetian duke and still partly surrounded by walls. It’s a maze of quiet squares and alleyways leading to various monasteries and museums. It’s also got real houses inside, still very much lived in, and bustling cafés. Because you’re at the highest point of the town, you get some excellent views.
Dine at Outdoor Restaurant with Lampshades
The lampshades of Naxos may well become the next most-photographed thing on Instagram. They’re definitely incredibly picturesque and worth seeking out while you’re in the old town.
Buy a ‘magic’ Pythagorean Cup
Ceramics are a big deal on Naxos. There are shops everywhere, and I am sure you won't be able to resist buying one of the Pythagorean wine cups made on Naxos, complete with a ‘magic’ trick. A Pythagorean cup is a practical joke designed to teach any greedy drinkers who don’t know their limits a lesson.
Pythagoras – yes, he of the theorem that everyone learns in school and then forgets in real life – apparently also invented this cup. If you fill it up beyond a certain point, it creates a siphon effect and all the booze pours out of the bottom, ruining the drinker’s outfit and of course delivering much hilarity for all their mates.
Sunday 1st September 2024
Private Vehicle from Naxian on the Beach to Naxos Port
Private Vehicle from Naxian on the Beach to Naxos Port
After an exceptional three nights on the beautiful island of Naxos, it will be time to end your fantastic adventure with a bang, to the sensational island of Santorini, where you will spend your final three nights! Your private transfer will collect you from your hotel and drive you down to Naxos Port ready for your ferry journey.
Welcome to Santorini
Welcome to Santorini
If you approach Santorini from the water, it's hard not to be awed by the sheer cliffs that soar above a turquoise sea, by the fact that you're sailing in an immense crater of a drowned volcano and that before you lies an island shaped by an ancient eruption cataclysmic beyond imagining.
High above, the main villages of Fira and Oia are a snow-drift of white Cycladic houses that line the cliff tops and spill like icy cornices down the terraced rock. And then there are the sunsets, with crowds breaking into applause as the sun disappears below the horizon.
Private Vehicle from Santorini Port to On the Rocks
Private Vehicle from Santorini Port to On the Rocks
Upon your arrival in Santorini's Port, you will be met by one of our friendly drivers who will drive you from Santorini Port to the breathtaking Dana Villas, ready for four final nights of island bliss.
On the Rocks for 2 nights
On the Rocks for 2 nights
On The Rocks boutique hotel, an acclaimed member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World, stands proudly at 200 meters above the Caldera basin. It is literally carved into the rocks of Imerovigli, parts of which can still be seen in its interiors.
This 4 star romantic hotel in Imerovigli encapsulates the very essence of Santorini island, with the Mediterranean blue and white colors and the natural igneous rock.
Situated in the famous village of Imerovigli, the hotel with Caldera view lays at 10 minutes away from the island's capital Fira and 10km from Santorini’s airport and Athinios port. Moreover, due to its privileged location is the perfect starting point to explore the magnificent island of Santorini.
Your room: Superior Double Room Caldera View
The captivating romantic rooms with Caldera view in Imerovigli are traditionally decorated and uniquely furnished with unusual artifacts and fine quality linen. On the Rocks volcano view romantic accommodation in Santorini is ideally situated in the scenic village of Imerovigli. The superior double romantic hotel rooms in Santorini feature an area of 20m²-25m², a terrace with a breakfast table and chairs for the perfect start of your day or for enjoying an late night cocktail while gazing at the incredible volcano view of Imerovigli.
Tuesday 3rd September 2024
Private Vehicle from On the Rocks to Santorini Port
Private Vehicle from On the Rocks to Santorini Port
After a truly memorable 4 nights in one of the most famous and stunning islands Greece has to offer, it is time to take your Private Transfer from Dana Villas and drop you at Santorini's International Airport, ready for your flight home.
Flight on BA 653
Flight on BA 653
| From | To |
|---|---|
| Santorini Thira Airport (JTR) |
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) |
| Departs | Arrives |
| 03-Sep-2024 14:50:00 | 03-Sep-2024 16:55:00 |
| Airline | Cabin |
| British Airways | Economy |
What's Included
Your itinerary includes
- Private transfers, as listed
- Ferries, as listed
- Upgraded throghout
- 3 nights at Ergon House
- Medium Room with City View
- Breakfast included
- Athens Historic Tour | Private
- 3 nights at Myconian Avaton
- Pure with Private Pool
- Breakfast included
- 3 nights at the Naxian on the Beach
- Deluxe Sea View Suite – Outdoor Jacuzzi
- Breakfast included
- 3 nights at Dana Villas
- Cave Suite with Pool
- Breakfast included
- Semi-Private Santorini Sunset Boat Trip
- 24/7 emergency concierge service
Your itinerary excludes
- International flights
- Lunches & Dinners in the Hotels
- Extra excursions
- Travel insurance
- Resort Fees / City Taxes
- Visas (if applicable)
- Gratuities
Important Information
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It is a condition of booking with Out Of Office that you have adequate insurance cover for your trip at the time of booking. Please also ensure you have referred to our terms and conditions which can be found at www.outofoffice.com/terms-and-conditions. Please note that as each booking is tailor-made for you we only confirm the itinerary once we have received a deposit. There is a small chance that availability on some items quoted may change. If this is the case we will book similar accommodation and let you know.