All-Inclusive
Greek Odyssey Immersive Experience
Belly Dance your way through the Mediterranean
With a full pass to the "International Cairo by Night Festival" & Flying Dress photoshoot!
With Greece and its culture being deeply imbedded in Ioanna’s heritage & Oriental Dance, not only her job but also her passion, being part of Ioanna’s daily life, it seems only fitting to combine the two!
Greece is arguably one of the most beautiful countries in the world. It comes as no surprise that more than 30 million travellers visit Greece each year with the majority falling madly in love with the country & her culture.
By combining her knowledge, from frequent visits to Greece, and her profound love for travel & the opportunity to teach at the International Cairo by Night Festival, Ioanna has put together this journey for all lovers of travel & Oriental Dance to share.
Let’s begin!
Tour Inclusion & Exclusions
Experience Greece like a local & Belly Dance with the worlds Superstars!
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- 4 Destinations: Athens, Thessaloniki, Santorini & Mykonos
- 11 nights’ accommodation in hotel-style rooms (sharing either double or triple, Santorini accommodation often only has double beds)
- All meals
- Street food experiences
- All transfers, buses, 3 domestic flights & transportation between destinations for all items specified in tour itinerary
- Guided Tour of the Acropolis & Acropolis Museum, Monastiraki, Parthenon & Plaka
- Local honey & olive oil tasting experience
- Full Pass Cairo by Night Festival Package
- Beach Day
- Fira Exploration & Shopping
- Santorini Sunset Experience in the illustrious city of Oia
- Trip to village of Imirovigli
- Flying Dress Photoshoot in Santorini
- Flving Dress rental valued at €100
- Ice-cream tasting & ice-cream making experience
- Wine tasting experience
- Boat Trip to the healing Thermal Hot Springs, active volcano & Thirassia island
- A tour T-shirt
- & so much more!!!!
- International Flight to and from Athens
- Visa (If applicable)
- Drinks not specified
Make Magical Memories
And pose in front of the scenic Blue domes in a flying dress to take home memories that will last a lifetime!
Experience Wholesome Culture
Experience the delectable street food, soul touching music and culture of Greece as if you were a local.
Surreal Sunsets & Mystical Landscapes
Chase iconic sunsets & sip cocktails on one of the worlds best beaches in Santorini. Discover the hidden mysteries of an active volcano between unwinding on a boat for a day on the Mediterranean ocean.
Attend Cairo by Night - International Belly Dance Festival
Dive into Oriental Dance where the worlds’ finest Oriental teachers gather at Cairo by Night.
Detailed Itinerary
Draft Itinerary:
Arrive in Athens & board a flight to Thessaloniki, the old capital of Macedonia, and make our way to Serres where we will check in to Elpida Resort, located in the valley of Agioi Anargyroi, for our 5-day International Belly Dance Festival. After check-in, we can enjoy a light lunch before workshops commence.
The first night brings us the Opening Gala Showcase.
Day 2 of the festival will consist of workshops and shopping opportunities with international costume designers. Make sure you get your pictures with the master instructors! In the evening there is the option to compele in the first round of the festival competition. Those not entering can attend the event & watch all the participants from around the world share what they can do.
Day 3 at the festival brings more learning with workshops. In the evening we will attend the Festivals International Showcase.
The dance & learning continues on day 4 with the Teachers Gala Show in the evening.
Enjoy the final day in beautiful Serres with workshops and finish off the festival with the final round of the Competition.
Now that we have worked hard at the festival, it is time to relax & explore.
Santorini, here we come !
Upon arrival in Santorini, we will transfer to our hotel style accommodation. After check-in we will settle in, grab a traditional lunch. We then make our way by local bus to iconic Oia. Here, we will explore and experience the luxury boutiques and scenery & end off by watching the sunset. Don’t forget to applaud the sun once it has set!
Breakfast is followed by a transfer to the beach where you can relax & unwind with breath-taking ocean views. After lunch we head back to the hotel to prepare for the Flying Dress Photoshoot. Our transfer takes us to Imerovigli, a picturesque little village: our setting for THE Photoshoot. Lights (in our case sunshine), camera, ACTION!
After breakfast we embark on an immersive boat trip to all the major highlights, we have not yet experienced: The healing Thermal Hot Springs, an active volcano, Oia (from another angle, the Aegean Ocean), Thirassia island.
After our boat trip we will have the opportunity to freshen up for our final dinner on Santorini island.
After breakfast we will transfer to the airport & take a domestic flight from Santorini to Athens, Our Athenian expedition kicks off in Plaka.
Plaka is often referred to as the “Neighbourhood of the Gods” because it is located on the North Eastern slopes of the Acropolis hill. After some exploring & shopping, we head to Brettos. The oldest distillery in Athens to try the famous local drink: OUZO.
Our final stop is at a traditional Greek Taverna in the heart of Plaka for our Welcome Dinner Feast where we will dine on authentic Greek cuisine, Opa!
A day to try new flavours !
After breakfast at the hotel, Psirri awaits. A trendy Greek neighbourhood packed with picturesque bars, restaurants and shops. A true feast for the eyes.
Monastiraki (translated as “little monastery”), a flea-market neighbourhood overflowing with little shops & restaurants. Here we will enjoy shopping & the local hospitality with the opportunity to indulge in the many restaurants & ice-cream shops.
Enjoy the Changing of the Guards ceremony in Syntagma Square between our street food explorations.
Our guided tour of the Acropolis kicks off at the Acropolis Museum. finishing at the foot of the Acropolis where we will have dinner.
Time to say good bye…
Breakfast, some packing, and we are off!
Odyssey Experience Pricing
~ € 650.00
A non-refundable deposit of 650 EURO is required to secure your booking.
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Pricing Changes
Pricing may change due to fluctuations in the currency exchange rate.
Domestic Flight Clause
The sooner the flights are booked, the better. Peak season can mean that flights get filled up and no additional flights may be available on the same day. Kindly be advised that the domestic flights include 1 x carry on luggage of 8kgs & 1 x checked in bag of 23kgs. An extra bag or excess baggage will be an added expense not covered by the tour. Flight cancellations will incur a fee. Flight times are subject to change without prior notice. All tour bookings received after March may incur an additional fee on domestic flights.
Cancelation Clause
Kindly note that due to this tour taking place in peak season there are no refunds. Please ensure you take out the necessary travel insurance to give you peace of mind. In some instances, there are possibilities for a voucher but due to the tour changing each year in terms of restaurants and hotels there are no guarantees.