Greece is a place like nowhere else on Earth! Home to epic stories, ancient wonders, idyllic islands and two seas - this is a shining land of purest white and brilliant blue with whitewashed stonework set against an aquamarine sea.

Discover a land of philosophers, lovers, legends and warriors. Imagine islands lying resplendent in sparkling blue waters. Savour delectable cuisine and robust wines. And delight in the openhearted people whose zest for life echoes the traditions that are the very soul of Greece. Experience the past, in the present, and surrender yourself to the wonders and charm of this magnificent country.

Escape to powder-soft beaches and cypress groves or explore temples lined with Doric columns…..Greece offers sun-bleached tourism amid the ancient ruins – so it’s a dream destination for leisure travellers and heritage tourists alike.

Athens is close to the mountains, making wonderful mountain activities like climbing and mountain biking convenient and cheap if you are based in the city. In addition the city’s proximity to the ocean means beaches and water sports are also plentiful. And the dry, sunny Mediterranean climate is ideal for enjoying outdoors activities.  So you do not need to choose between culture and the outdoors in Athens. The two go hand in hand.

Discover the glorious destination of Greece with Transat Holidays. Leaders in holiday packages to Europe, Transat have over two decades of experience creating memorable vacations in Greece. There is no better Tour Operator for value and depth of product options. They have everything you need for your Greek vacation. Choose between flights, Island Hopping Packages, City and Island Hopping combinations, Seaside Packages, A la Carte Accommodations and excursions to create your own special getaway. 

Thanks to their long history and knowledge of Greece - Transat offer vacation packages that include flights to Athens plus a huge range of options and combinations once you arrive. There is so much choice and flexibility - you can customize the perfect itinerary that’s just right for you. And Transat Holidays offer 20 packages and 20 islands and mainland destinations in Greece! Ask your Travel Agent for a Transat Holidays Europe Collection brochure - or visit www.transatholidays.com. 

Fly to Greece on award winning Air Transat. There are 2 flights per week from Toronto and Montreal right through to the end of October. Plus when you travel with Air Transat you travel with peace of mind thanks to direct flights and 30kg of FREE checked baggage! For an even more comfortable flight, consider upgrade to Air Transat’s popular Club Class and Option Plus. And all passengers enjoy personalized entertainment via individual touchscreens or local WIFI and leather seats offering optimal comfort and spacious legroom.

Cruise the Greek Islands aboard friendly ships and enjoy the comfort and warmhearted hospitality of Celestyal Cruises. And look out for offers where children under 16 cruise free! A great option for first time visitors to Greece is the Aegean Splendour Cruise that takes you to Athens, some of the most popular Greek Islands and Kusadasi in Turkey. Combine a Greek Island cruise with a hotel stay in Athens, Santorini, Mykonos or Crete - or a coach tour of the classical sites of Greece.

Island hop between Greek Islands that lie spread like pearls across the Eastern Mediterranean. Transat will take care of arranging your high speed ferry travel between the islands, accommodation, car rental and excursions. Transat offers a huge range of choice as they include Athens, Santorini, Mykonos, Crete, Paros, Rhodes, Naxos, Syros, Tinos and Ios in their program. Transat’s new Go-As-You-Please Island Hopping program allows you to explore the islands that appeal to you most and to choose your accommodation.

Transat also offer many suggested itineraries based on their experience. And lastly you can customize your itinerary – a specialty of Transat thanks to their huge experience of Greece, They are also able to customize itineraries for Groups and destination weddings.

Or relax on an all-inclusive seaside stay at the Kinetta Beach Resort and Spa, just a 45 mins train ride along the coast from Athens. You can take the more traditional 7 night package at the resort – or add 3 or more nights onto any of the coach, cruise or island hopping options available from Transat.

Regardless of how you shape your vacation - your Transat Holidays representative will be there in Greece to greet you and to assist with your travel needs. Representatives from Tour Greece – a subsidiary of Transat – can help with anything from booking a sightseeing tour to providing helpful advice. In case of any requirements you can be reassured that a Transat representative is not far away. Representatives are based in Athens, Mykonos, Santorini, Rhodes, Paros, Crete and on most cruises.

Transat Holildays offer almost 20 different packages to choose from in Greece. There are 7, 10 and 14 night cruise options and some of them include not just Greek ports of call but also Kusadasi in Turkey. And the island hopping options include many different islands - and while Transat suggest lots of different itineraries - you can also customize your own.

 

Aegean Splendour Cruise Itinerary

To give you an example - one of the most popular cruises is the Aegean Splendour itinerary with Celestyal Cruises. The complete 9 day, 7 night package from Transat Holidays includes flights, 15 meals, 4 days cruise and 3 nights in Athens. Plus look out for special promotions such as free* cruises for children under 16 years old.

 

Day	Destination	Arrival	Departure
1 SUN	Depart for Athens
2 MON	Arrive Athens (Pireaus) Transfer to and embark ship Mykonos	6.00pm	11am 11.00pm
3 TUE	Kusadasi, Turkey Patmos	7:00am 4:00pm	1:00pm 9:00pm
4 WED	Rhodes	7:00am	6:00pm
5 THU	Crete (Heraklion) Santorini	7:00am 4:30pm	11:30am 9:00pm
6 FRI	Athens (Pireaus) Disembark cruise ship Transfer to your hotel for 3 nights in Athens	6:00am
9 MON	Transfer to the airport for the return flight

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Island Hopping - Alpha Itinerary

To give you an example - this Island Hopping Alpha itinerary takes in the islands of Mykonos and Santorini. The complete package from Transat Holidays includes flights, 10 meals, 2 nights in Athens and 4 nights in both Mykonos and Santorini.  

 

Day	Destination
1 SUN	Depart for Athens
2 MON	Arrive Athens  Transfer to your hotel for 2 nights in Athens
4 WED	Athens - Mykonos Transfer by high-speed/ferry for 4 nights in Mykonos
8 SUN	Mykonos - Santorini Transfer by high-speed/ferry for 4 nights in Santorini
12 THU	Santorini - Athens  Transfer by air to the Athens airport for your departure

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Kinetta Beach Resort and Spa ****

Only available from Transat Holidays the Kinetta Beach Resort and Spa is a rare opportunity to find an all-inclusive vacation in Greece. Located between Athens and the Corinth Canal, the Kinetta Beach Resort & Spa is the ideal choice for a relaxing seaside vacation filled with fascinating discoveries. The hotel is only 1 km from the train station and a 45-minute train ride to the centre of Athens. A wonderful combination of location and comfort, the hotel offers 253 pleasant rooms, outdoor pools, tennis, gym, state of the art spa and children’s pool and playground.

The all-inclusive package (minimum 3 days) includes 3 meals daily, unlimited domestic drinks from 11am to 11.30pm, house wine included with lunch and dinner and free lounge chairs and umbrellas.  The hotel has two main restaurants and a Tavern open at weekends.  It also has a lobby bar and a beach bar. 

* Applicable taxes must be paid

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