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 Gay holidays in Greece can mean a lot of things. Long nights in the amazing gay bars of Athens, sunbathing at Elia Beach in Mykonos (one of the most famous gay beaches in the world), romantic honeymoons on alternative islands, gastronomic experiences and adventurous walks in some of the most beautiful and breathtaking landscapes of the Mediterranean. Explore Greece’s magical land of myths, legends and beautifully bronzed men. And we’re not talking statues.
• Individual & Small Group suggested tour
• Featuring: Athens - Mykonos - Santorini
• Explore the historic Athens with Acropolis
• Stroll around the Gazi Gay District of Athens
• Enjoy the Gay Nightlife of Mykonos Island
• Have a romantic experience on Santorini Island
• LGBT Friendly Tour Guide for My Gay Tours and Excursions
Day 1 -
• Arrival transfer from Athens Airport to your hotel.
• Accommodation at your LGBTQ+ Friendly Hotel.
• Free time for shopping and dinner.
• Overnight at your hotel in Athens.
Athens, the vibrant and never sleeping capital of Greece, features the most organized gay scene in the country with gay bars, clubs and restaurants, saunas, shopping areas and several cruising spots.
Athens is a great city to spend your gay holidays during winter and early spring. The city is the home to numerous gay places, which usually get pretty crowded on Fridays and Saturdays. On the other days, like Sundays and Mondays, the gay clubs organize some special nights like Greek Mondays and Drag Sundays.
Hotel: Melia Athens Hotel, Athens, 4* (or similar)
Day 2 -
• Buffet Breakfast and meet our LGBT Friendly Tour and be ready to enter one of the most important archeological site in the world: Athens' Acropolis!
• Enter the Acropolis from the south slope to avoid the crowds and also to visit the Dionysus sanctuary and Dionysus Theatre built in the 5th century BC.
• On your way to the Acropolis, enjoy the marvellous view that unfolds before your eyes.
• Explore the mighty Acropolis on foot to see the glorious Parthenon, the Erechtheion, the Propylaia, the Nike Temple, the Agrippa Monument and other highlights.
• Learn more about its history, observe the statues from archaic period, Caryatids, and of course the Parthenon hall. • Afterwards continue to the Agora, among the ruins of public buildings where we will see the temple of Hephaestus, the best preserved temple of the ancient times. The tour ends with a short walk to the ruins of the Roman Agora, in the heart of Monastiraki flea market area. • Lunch on your own. • Afternoon free for individual visits and shopping. • Dinner on your own. • Overnight at your hotel in Athens.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Hotel: Melia Athens Hotel, Athens, 4* (or similar)
Day 3 -
• Buffet Breakfast and be ready to discover Athens through a vibrant LGBT lens, starting in Gazi, the city’s gay nightlife hub.
• Once industrial, now a cultural hotspot, Gazi bursts with energy, especially on weekends when bars and clubs overflow with life. • Explore Athens’ queer past, from myths like Zeus and Ganymede to the accepted same-sex relationships of ancient Greece.
• Then, visit the Roman Agora, once the bustling heart of Roman Athens. See the Tower of the Winds and Gate of Athena Archegetis - landmarks of a city shaped by Greco-Roman views on love and identity.
• Wrap up in Psyrri, a bohemian neighborhood full of street art, artisan shops, and alternative bars - a favorite among LGBTQ+ locals.
• Lunch on your own.
• Afternoon free for individual visits and shopping.
• Dinner on your own.
• Overnight at your hotel in Athens.
Rainbow Tips: Gazi area (metro station: Kerameikos) and Agias Eirinis Square (metro station: Monastiraki), are the top gay areas in Athens. Spend some spicy time in the popular saunas of Athens, including Alexander and Flex.
In Gazi, you can visit Sodade bar – the classic gay bar for many years – or Shamone.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Hotel: Melia Athens Hotel, Athens, 4* (or similar)
Day 4 -
• Buffet Breakfast and transfer to the port of Athens Rafina to boeard on your ferry to Mykonos.
• Lunch on your own.
• Arrival in Mykonos and transfer to your hotel.
• Rest of the day at leisure.
• Dinner on your own.
• Overnight at your hotel in Mykonos.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Hotel: Rochari Hotel, Mykonos, 4* (or similar)
Day 5 -
• Buffet Breakfast and stroll the streets of Mykonos on a guided walking tour, and experience the cosmopolitan vibe of the most fabulous island of the Aegean. • Mykonos has been a gay holiday destination for more than 30 years. During the late 1990’s, the emerging gay scene in Ibiza enticed a lot of gay sunbathers away from Mykonos, but the past few years have seen a resurgence in the island’s popularity.
• Marvel at the natural beauty of the island, and stroll down streets filled with boutique stores and stylish bars. • Explore the town, walking the small and narrow streets, where you will have the opportunity to take breathtaking photographs of the Labyrinth and beautiful snow-white houses.
• See the famous windmills and be on the lookout for Petros, The Pelican, the mascot of Mykonos.
• End the walking tour at Little Venice, colourful two- and three-storey houses standing by the sea. This area is now home to numerous bars and cafés and extremely popular at sunset.
• During the tour enjoy a special tasting of Greek Food (2 specialities).
• Lunch on your own. • Free Time in the Afternoon for Gay Beach and Shopping.
• Dinner on your own.
• Overnight at your hotel in Mykonos.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Hotel: Rochari Hotel, Mykonos, 4* (or similar)
Day 6 -
Buffet Breakfast and day at leisure to explore the famous island, a meeting point of the international “jet set”.
• Lunch on your own.
• Rest of the day for beach and shopping.
• Discover its amazing beaches, and enjoy the unique gay night-life.
• The gay life of Mykonos is widely popular, since this small Greek island is ranked among the best gay destinations in the world, especially for summer holidays. In Mykonos, you won’t have to go to a gay place to meet other guys, since the island is full of gay travelers like you, who are enjoying this spectacular place.
Rainbow Tips: Spend endless hours under the hot sun at the most popular gay beach, Elia.
Party and flirt at the upcoming gay beach hot spot of the island, ’Jackie O Beach’ at Super Paradise.
Mykonos Town (or Chora, as Greeks call it) is perfect during the night. Make sure to have a cocktail at Jackie O Mykonos Town.
For the more naughty ones, rumor has it that the area behind Paraportiani Church is a popular cruising spot – just be careful of the rocks!
• Dinner on your own.
• Overnight at your hotel in Mykonos.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Hotel: Rochari Hotel, Mykonos, 4* (or similar)
Day 7 -
• Buffet Breakfast and transfer to the port of Mykonos to board on your ferry to Santorini.
• Lunch on your own.
• Arrival in Santorini, and using the Cable Car you will reach Fira city center.
• Transfer to your hotel.
• Rest of the day at leisure. Dinner on your own. Overnight.
Santorini might not be a popular destination for its thriving gay scene, however, gay couples are in love with it. It's not difficult to guess why, Santorini is among the most romantic destinations around the world, to spend your honeymoon, no matter your sexuality. Santorini, one of the most beautiful and romantic islands in the world, is a must-visit destination for any traveler who wants to have an updated travel journal and a hot choice for gay honeymoons. It’s not just the dramatic landscape with the volcano and the steep cliffs but also the overall luxurious and elegant character that emerges from the iconic island. • Dinner on your own.
• Overnight at your hotel in Santorini.
Rainbow Tips: Make sure to enjoy as many sunsets as you can – don’t forget that they are ranked among the most impressive ones in the world!
Meals Included: Breakfast
Hotel: Alegria by Casa Sigalas Hotel, Santorini, 4* (or similar)
Day 8 -
• Buffet Breakfast and join this Gay friendly tour exploring the amazing village of Oia and the capital, Fira.
• Walk through the beautiful alleys of Oia, watch a romantic sunset and enjoy a relaxed night out in Fira town, where the heart of the island beats.
• According to an ancient Greek myth, Santorini was formed out of a miracle. The ancient Greeks had invented an imaginary story over the creation of Santorini island, a story that is connected to the Argonaut expedition. They said that Jason and his fellow companions were on their way home, they landed on Anaphe, a small island of the Aegean Sea.
• Discover the myth and many other mysteries of the island together with our local experts.
• Lunch on your own.
• Free Time in the Afternoon for Beach and Shopping and to set the fabulous sunset in Oia.
• Dinner on your own.
• Overnight at your hotel in Santorini.
Rainbow Tips: Check out the main gay hot spots in the island: the last section of Vlychada Beach and the gay-friendly bar Tropical in Fira.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Hotel: Alegria by Casa Sigalas Hotel, Santorini, 4* (or similar)
Day 9 -
• Breakfast in the hotel • Private transfer to the Santorini airport, or Santorini Harbour.
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