Day 1

This tour meets at the Corfu (CFU) airport anytime on Saturday. It is recommend you fly into Athens (ATH) and then either connect to Corfu Airport with a local airline like Olympic or Aegaen Airlines, or take the local bus. You will be met by a Bus2alps trip leader and private shuttle at the Corfu Airport. We are then met by the techno-music-blasting Pink Palace bus and head to the Pink Palace where we will immediately check in. The rest of the day is free to hang on the beach, or join in on one of the various activities. Dinner is served at 20.30 in The Palladium at The Pink Palace.

Day 2

Your options for the day include the Booze Cruise****, the ATV Safari, rent an ATV yourself, go Sea Kayaking, take a day trip to Corfu Town or simply relax on the beach. Dinner is again served at 20.30 in The Palladium. The Pink Toga Party*** begins after dinner. Most people wear their togas to dinner.

Day 3

Your options for the day include the Booze Cruise****, the ATV Safari, rent an ATV yourself, go Sea Kayaking, take a day trip to Corfu Town or simply relax on the beach. Dinner is served at 20.30 in The Palladium. Departure for Athens is at 22.00*. It is a 45-minute drive to the port, and then a 1.5 hour ferry ride. Estimated drive time after we dock is 7** hours drive. We arrive in Athens at approximately 8:00*.

Day 4

We will depart on a walking tour of Athens after breaktast. Meet your trip leader at 10:30*. The walking tour is a great way to get acquainted with Athens, one of the oldest and most fascinating cities in the Western World. Today you will see The Greek National Parliament, the 1896 Olympic Stadium, The Temple of Zeus, The Acropolis Museum and of course, The Acropolis. Your Bus2alps Trip Leader will provide you with historical and factual information about each location. Your International student I.D. will get you free entry to all the sites on the walking tour.

In order to receive free entry, your I.D. must be an international I.D. from your study abroad program. Any other student I.D. will get you a reduced rate of 6 Euro. Entry covers six sites throughout ancient Athens. The walking tour ends at Monastiraki Square. Here you can have a sit down lunch or grab a cheap gyro from a traditional Greek Gyro stand. The afternoon is free to have custom sandals made, shop at the flea market and souvenir shops, visit the museums, head to the Olympic Park, or grab a coffee at Starbucks.

At night we go to Vizentino’s, a traditional Greek restaurant in Plaka for an optional group dinner. The dinner costs 13 Euro for various Greek appetizers, a choice of entree, and unlimited wine. Meeting time will be 20:45* in the accommodation lobby. Vizentino’s always provides great service for the Bus2alps group. After dinner we will head to the district of Psiri. Psiri has traditional Greek hookah and outdoor bars, and several dance clubs.

Day 5

Wednesday morning we depart our accommodation at 6:00 by private bus transport for the port of Athens to board the Blue Star Ferry for Santorini. Santorini is the postcard Greek Island with the iconic white and blue buildings clinging to the cliffside. The boat departs at 7:25 and arrives at the port of Santorini at approximately 15:00. Upon arrival, we will be transported to our 3-star accommodation located in the Fira city center. The afternoon is free to explore one of Greece’s most photographed cities. After a beautiful sunset view, there will be an optional group dinner at a local Greek Taverna followed by drinks. Meet your trip leader in the lobby of our accommodation at 19:30.

Day 6

Today you are free to explore the beauty of Santorini. We recommend renting a scooter or ATV to better explore all of the small villages and the landscape of the island of Santorini. Consult your trip leader and Bus2alps Destination Guide for other recommended activities.

Day 7

Friday we depart Santorini at 15:30* (ferry time subject to change based on changing Greek schedules)* on the Blue Star Line ferry. You will have the entire morning free to hang out on the beach, do some shopping, or walk around town. Arrival time in Athens will be 23:30*. After disembarking, we will be transferred to the Athens city center by private bus and immediately check into our accommodation.

For those interested in going out in Athens on our last night, we will meet after checking back into our hotel and head to the Gazi district. Gazi is a large square with numerous bars and clubs.

Day 8

The trips ends in Athens on Saturday. It is possible to extend your tour to Sunday. Flights should be booked from Athens Airport (ATH).

* All departure/arrival times are subject to change due to weather and seasonal availiabiity. As the ferry times can change, our departure may change. ** Drive times are all estimated and are subject to change due to road conditions and traffic.

Included Activities

Athens Walking Tour: Your Bus2alps Trip Leader will give you a 3 hour orientation tour of the city of Athens, which brings you to its major attractions, including the Greek Parliament, 1896 Olympic Stadium, Temple of Zeus, and the Acropolis. Your Trip Leader will provide you with a brief history of each site.

Optional Activities

Athens Acropolis Pass: Entrance into many of the Ancient sites in Athens are free if you have a valid international student I.D. from your international university. If you do not have one, then a valid regular student I.D. will get you an all-access pass for 6 Euro.

Toga Party: 15 Euro (includes 10 Euro deposit on toga) - The Pink Palace has become famous for its Pink Toga Party. The night kicks off with a group dinner in your pink toga, followed by a crazy party highlighted by Greek dancing, plate smashing, and lots of Greek Ouzo.

Booze Cruise: 25 Euro - Join the Pink Palace Navy for a crazy five hour boat adventure around the island of Corfu. The booze cruise stops at places to cliff jump, swim in bat caves, and hang out on a private beach.

ATV Safari & Rentals: 25 Euro (Safari), 18 Euro (Rental Only) - Spend your day trekking through one of Greece’s lushest islands, visiting beautiful vista points, hanging out in small Greek towns, and blaring your horn at old Greek couples waving as your drive by.

Kayak Safari & Rentals: 15 Euro - Grab a paddle and spend your day exploring the Corfu coastine.

Santorini Scooter & ATV Rentals: 20 Euro (ATV), 13 Euro (Scooter) - A great way to explore the beautiful island is by way of motorized vehicle. You must have some sort of experience to rent a scooter.

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