Greece

athens, santorini, mykonos…and more!

sep 9-19, 2023

Note: aegean airlines Flight check-in opens 48 hours prior to flight.
Please check in early as there have been instances of overbooking by the airlines this year.

Start of your vacation in luxury and unwind in the Athens Achilleas Hotel. Right in the bustling Athens historic center, Achilleas Hotel’s access and the transportation around the city is extremely easy. Top attractions in Athens, including the Acropolis, Plaka, Monastiraki, and a variety of museums, are within walking distance. Achilleas Hotel features comfortable and spacious rooms ideal for families, friends, couples, as well as business travelers. The hotel was fully renovated in 2019!

the Harmony Boutique Hotel is the first Luxury Boutique Hotel in Mykonos 
by the sea, on the old port of Mykonos. The hotel is a typical example of local folk architecture – whitewashed cube-like houses, pure lines and rambling alleys – which has inspired dozens of architects around the world.

Opening the window, you are faced with a feat of architecture and tourism, bustling with life and offering everything from shopping and eating out to nightlife that caters for every taste. The view from each room in Harmony Boutique Hotel gives the impression of an enchanting painting full of colours and musical images. Before your eyes lies the deep blue of the sea, the pure white of the houses, the kaleidoscope of emotions and the cosmopolitan vibe emanating from the town and port, generated by vacationers from all around the world.

Standing atop the majestic Caldera with breathtaking views of the endless Aegean Sea, Mill Houses Santorini Suites is the epitome of the perfect summer place for couples and families. Cycladic architecture, dazzling whites, minimal design, and luxury services bolstered up by authentic Greek hospitality, makes Mill Houses your perfect summer hideout.

Marvel at the views of the Caldera as you swim in the outdoor pool or your private Jet Tub, take a gastronomic journey in Mylos restaurant and find peace in the calming atmosphere of your suite. Carved into the rock and with a unique view of the volcano of Santorini, the elegant suites seem entangled in an infinite dialogue with the mythical elements, inviting you to live your best summer yet.

Aegean Airlines flight check-in opens 48 hours prior to flight.
You need the record locator and last name to check-in at the link provided.

Please check in early as there have been instances of overbooking by the airlines this year.

TRAVEL DETAILS

F.A.Q.

Are there any COVID restrictions?

As of June 1st, the mask mandate (indoors) has been lifted.

However, we strongly recommend that you still wear masks during transfers & tours, while you are on vehicle.
Masks are still mandatory on public transportation - so please bring your own masks.

How much luggage can I have on the local Greece flights?

For your Aegean Flights:
You will have one free checked bag (50Lbs max and up to 62 inches) and Carry On luggage must be under 18lbs.
If you need to check a second bag, it will be 37euros.

For your United Flights:
You will have one free checked bag (50Lbs max and up to 62 inches) and 1 Carry On luggage item is allowed (no weight limit)
If you need to check a second bag, it will be $100 extra (50Lbs max and up to 62 inches).

Tipping in Greece

Tipping in Greece for all service workers in the hospitality industry, including drivers and guides is common practice.

The amount of the tip is left at your discretion and is based on the quality of service you receive.
Please note that drivers and guides rely on tips to supplement their income, therefore if you are happy with their service, a tip is always welcomed and greatly appreciated. In addition, it is always best to tip the guide and driver separately and that tips are preferred in cash in local currency.

Tipping Guidelines:

• For private drivers, 15€+ for a transfer and 30€+ for a tour /per day

• For private guides, 50€+ per tour /per day

• Porter /bellboy minimum €1+ per bag.

• Restaurants - In restaurants tipping is expected for good service. You can tip between a minimum 5% and 10% or you

  can round up the bill.

Do the hotels offer laundry service or provide machines to do laundry?

• Athens-Achilleas Hotel: If you would like to have some laundry done, you will be given a laundry bag from the hotel, put your clothing in the bag & give this bag to the housekeeper in the morning so the laundry is done by the afternoon. 

• The rate per laundry bag is 15 euros, that can be paid to the hotel, directly,
  

• Mykonos-Harmony Hotel: The hotel has this service- the rate is per clothing item & varies depending on each clothing item. 

• The laundry can take up to 48 hours to be cleaned/returned.
  

• Santorini-Mill House Elegant Suites: The hotel doesn’t have this service. If you would like to have some laundry done, you will be given a laundry bag from the hotel, put your clothing in the bag & the reception of the hotel will recommend a close laundry service store that you can take your clothes to (there are multiple in Mykonos town).

• You will be responsible for transportation to the laundromat, soap and the cost to use the washer/dryers. 

• Average price for washers is about 3-5 euros per machine

• Average price for dryers is about 2-3 euros per minute

Can I pay by Zelle?

Yes!

We started taking Zelle payments last month and we found this to be a fast and FREE way to pay!
For those who don’t know what Zelle is… it is very much like a wire transfer (but it is not a wire transfer).

Everyone’s bank is different, though, so you may want to call/go in to your local bank and ask to have the maximum amount available to transfer every day.

Example: Some banks only allow $500/day transfer. Other banks will allow $1200/day.

Always be careful when making payments through Zelle to people that you do not know. There is no protection guarantee provided and you cannot reverse the fee.

The Pros for using Zelle:

• It is FREE (no processing fees)!

• It is instantaneous (funds will go directly to Zone Travel- so this is the absolute fastest way to make a payment)

The Cons for using Zelle:

• Every bank is different when it comes to maximum amount available to be transferred every day. So, this may mean that you need to make multiple payments to Zone Travel, multiple days in a row.

• It does require an app download onto your phone, and you need to set up your account with your bank information.

Can I pay by check?

Yes!

If you would like to avoid the 4%processing fees, you may pay by check.
It is very important that you pay in advance of the deadlines and allow ample time for delivery.

You can make checks payable to “Zone Travel”

Please mail your checks (allowing 3-5 business days for delivery - PRIOR to deadline) to:
Zone Travel
PO Box 12052
Columbus, OH 43212

Payments received after the deadline could result in cancelation of your reservation or increased fees.

REGISTRATION FORM

PLEASE TYPE CAREFULLY! INACCURATE INFORMATION WILL RESULT IN TRAVEL DELAYS AND/OR CHANGE FEES.

(Please submit one registration form per household -max 2 people per registration form)

Pricing details

price Per Person: 

$3792/pp- Double occupancy

$3688/pp- triple occupancy

*All pricing & availability is subject to change until completed through the booking process. If your vacation package includes airfare, baggage fees may be an additional cost. For international travel, a passport book is required. Most locations require at least 6 months before expiration on your passport, as well as 2 blank visa pages. Please make sure to have the correct and updated documents if applicable. If you have a criminal background, you are responsible for knowing the travel restrictions pertaining to the offense.

INCLUDED IN THE QUOTE

• Round Trip airfare from/to EWR airport

  • September 9

    • United flight, UA124
      5:50pm – 10:10am (arrives Sep 10)
      Nonstop, economy

  • September 19

    • United flight, UA125    
      12:25pm – 4:05pm
      Nonstop, economy

• Inter-island Transfers-

  • Athens to Mykonos (airfare)

  • Mykonos to Santorini (ferry)

  • Santorini to Athens (airfare)

• Ground Transportation

  • Round Trip transfer from Athens Airport to Athens Hotel (for stay in Athens)

  • Round Trip transfer from Mykonos Airport/Port to Mykonos Hotel

  • Round Trip transfer from Santorini Port to Santorini Villa

• Hotel/Villa accommodations

  • as described above

• Some Meals

  • Breakfast daily

• Most taxes and fees

  • 3% processing fee due to the vendors (this has been added to the total, it is required)

  • Service fees and commissions (NON REFUNDABLE)

  • Current VAT- if this fee changes, we will need to collect additional charges.

NOT INCLUDED

• Incidental charges 

• Overnight tax

  • Hotel rates do not include Overnight Tourist Tax. This will be 2-4€ per room per night (depending on hotel) and will be paid in person.

• 4% processing fee per payment (only if paying w/credit card)

• Local taxis

• Most meals/beverages (unless included in the itinerary)

• Tips

  • Local guides (recommended at least $5/pp)

• Optional Travel Insurance *DUE AT TIME OF BOOKING- PLEASE REVIEW THE DETAILS OF EACH PLAN THOROUGHLY

  • Basic (starting at $153)

    • Please Note: This plan does NOT include epidemic or pandemic-related illness, individually-ordered quarantine, and denied boarding.

  • Cancel for Anytime (starting at $289)

    • Please Note: Under certain conditions, covered reasons for some benefits of this plan include epidemic or pandemic-related illness, individually-ordered quarantine, and denied boarding.

  • Other insurance options are available, if you have questions or want more coverage options, please let us know at time of booking.

SUGGESTED PAYMENT SCHEDULE

There are three payment options available to you. 
*Payment schedule does not include insurance costs. Insurance is due with initial payment. 

Option 1: Full payment (plus insurance)- due no later than December 1.
(Most affordable overall)

$3581/pp- double occupancy

*Please keep in mind, a 4% processing fee will be charged at time of payment if paying with credit card. (this has not been included in the costs.)

Option 2: One payment will be due immediately and the second payment will be due no later than August 1.

ASAP: $1184/pp- double occupancy
No later than Aug 1: $2512/pp- double occupancy

(There will be a one time $50 fee per person, for this delayed payment option)
(More than 2 payments are not allowed without a 10% administrative fee per payment)
NOTE: If you choose the Cancel Anytime insurance, it will be due with your first payment. If you choose Basic insurance, you can choose to add that payment on at any time prior to departure of your trip; however, please note that you will not be covered for any changes or cancelations until you purchase this policy. It is illegal to purchase insurance with the knowledge and intent that you will be changing or canceling your trip.)

*Please keep in mind, a 4% processing fee will be charged at time of payment if paying with credit card. (this has not been included in the costs.)

***SPECIAL: IF YOU PAY THIS TRIP IN FULL BY DECEMBER 31, YOU WILL NOT HAVE TO PAY THE $50/PP FEE!***

Option 3: Monthly payments are due, please see the suggested payment schedules below.

(There will be a one time $50 fee per person, in addition to a 10% admin fee per payment for this delayed payment option)
NOTE: If you choose the Cancel Anytime insurance, it will be due with your first payment. If you choose Basic insurance, you can choose to add that payment on at any time prior to departure of your trip; however, please note that you will not be covered for any changes or cancelations until you purchase this policy. It is illegal to purchase insurance with the knowledge and intent that you will be changing or canceling your trip.)

*Please keep in mind, a 4% processing fee will be charged at time of payment if paying with credit card. (this has not been included in the costs.)

***SPECIAL: IF YOU PAY THIS TRIP IN FULL BY DECEMBER 31, YOU WILL NOT HAVE TO PAY THE $50/PP FEE!***

Double Occupancy:

(price per person)
ASAP: $1184 + Insurance (suggested)
Dec 1: $389
Jan 1: $339
Feb 1: $339
Mar 1: $339
April 1: $339
May 1: $339
June 1: $339
July 1: $339
Aug 1: $339

REGISTRATION 

• A completed registration form (one per household -max 2 people per registration form)

  • If you have more than 2 people from the same household going on this trip, please fill out multiple forms, as the maximum per form is 2 people.

FINAL PAYMENT

• Payments not received on time will result in reservation cancellation without refund.

• Additional bookings after the final payment deadline may result in higher prices, less availability and additional administrative fees.

• Fee amounts imposed are at the discretion of Zone Travel.

CANCELLATION

Cancellation in writing must be received by Zone Travel 60 days prior to departure for appropriate refund on the land tour cost minus the following fees:

• Commissions and Travel insurance are non-refundable.

Zone Travel LLC and its cooperative destination incur unrecoverable charges preparing for your trip therefore, no refunds if cancellations occur less than 60 days before departure. Cancellations more than 60 days prior to departure are based on individual group bookings per the outlined confirmation document you receive.

We sell a variety of travel related products from different suppliers and service providers ("Suppliers"). Each Supplier has its own terms and condition that are applicable to your particular arrangements in addition to our general terms and conditions, and you should make sure you understand them.

Zone Travel is acting as intermediary or a "Booking Agent" for products and services that are not directly supplied by us (e.g., air carriage and ground transportation, hotel accommodations, meals, tours, cruises, etc.). We are not a co-vendor of such products and services. You will be entering into a separate contract with such Suppliers in connection with such products and services.

By making payments to Zone Travel for this trip you are agreeing to all Terms and Conditions listed on the Zone Travel website.

Vendor Cancel policy: Each vendor has their own policies, which we have to apply. This information may vary and is listed in full detail on the contract signed for each vendor.

WE STRONGLY RECOMMEND TRAVEL INSURANCE

Travel Insurance

TRAVEL INSURANCE - AVAILABLE FOR ALL USA CITIZENS - DUE WITH INITIAL PAYMENT

Zone Travel LLC strongly suggests purchasing Trip Cancellation insurance. Be sure to check with your healthcare provider as most U.S. medical coverage will not cover you outside of the country.

Insurance costs are based on the total package cost, including air taxes and charges listed under "Included."

Approximate amounts can be given at time of reservation in order to purchase the appropriate amount of insurance.

BASIC PLAN:

The Basic Plan is so affordable you can have your fun and protect it too - all while staying within your budget. The plan has a wide-variety of covered reasons for trip cancellation and interruption, and it can also include coverage for existing medical conditions so you can book your trip with complete confidence.
Please Note: This plan does NOT include epidemic or pandemic-related illness, individually-ordered quarantine, and denied boarding.

Trip Cancellation: Trip Cost

Trip Interruption: Trip Cost

Emergency Medical/Dental Coverage: $10,000.00

Emergency Medical Transportation: $50,000.00

Baggage Coverage: $500.00

Baggage Delay: $200.00

Travel Delay: $300.00

24-Hour Hotline Assistance: Included

CANCEL ANYTIME: 
(NY RESIDENTS-PLEASE ENQUIRE ABOUT SIMILAR OPTIONS)

The Cancel Anytime Plan gives you the extra flexibility of knowing you can cancel your trip for almost any unforeseen reason that the Classic plan does not already cover at 100% and receive 80% of your non-refundable trip costs back. It includes benefits like trip cancellation protection, primary emergency medical benefits, 24-hour travel assistance, and more. This plan also has SmartBenefitsSM that can pay you proactively and simplify your claims process with no receipts required. Under certain conditions, covered reasons for some benefits of this plan include epidemic or pandemic-related illness, individually-ordered quarantine, and denied boarding.
Please note: This plan must be purchased within 14 days of your initial trip deposit and must cover the full non-refundable trip cost ($10,000 maximum). You could also be eligible for pre-existing condition exclusion waiver if all requirements are met (please refer to plan documents for details).
Important information about this plan: Plan charge includes costs of insurance benefits and assistance services. If you have a pre-existing medical condition, your plan excludes losses due to that condition unless you qualify for a waiver under the terms of your plan. See Plan and Pricing Details for more information.

Trip Cancellation: Trip Cost

Trip Interruption: Trip Cost

Emergency Medical/Dental Coverage: $25,000.00

Emergency Medical Transportation: $500,000.00

Baggage Coverage: $1,000.00

Baggage Delay: $300.00

Change Fee Coverage: $500.00

Loyalty Program Redeposit Fee Coverage: $500.00

Travel Delay: $800.00

24 Hour Hotline Assistance Plus: Included