Day 1: Flight from Greece to Bali
Bali airport. Athens. At 16.20 depart via Singapore for the Island of the Gods, exotic Bali.
Day 2: Bali
Arrival in Bali at 13.25. After formalities and baggage collection, meet our local guide. During your transfer to the hotel you will receive the initial basic information about the island and daily activities. Check in to your room and free time for rest or swimming in the Indian Ocean. In the afternoon we recommend a stroll to the cosmopolitan beaches of Kuta and Seminyak, Bali's market and entertainment centre, where you can wander the streets lined with wonderful shops, cafes and local restaurants. Enjoy magnificent sunsets from the Ku.De.Ta or Potato Head lounge bar and relax with your first Balinese massage. Overnight.
Day 3: Central & North Bali Excursion.
Breakfast. Depart at 08.30-09.00 from the hotels and visit the island's most important attraction, the iconic Tanah Lot temple, built on a cliff in the Indian Ocean. We continue with a visit to the Taman Ayun Royal Temple, where you will learn more about Balinese temple architecture and their Hindu tradition. Through breathtaking landscapes and villages of the island, you will reach the beautiful Lake Beratan to tour the majestic Ulun Danu temple. The location is unparalleled, as four mountains and volcanoes surround it, creating a stunning atmosphere and picture. Next stop is a spice and herb garden, where you will taste local tea and coffee, and of course the world famous luak coffee. Objective: The tour will introduce you to the culture of Bali, visiting some of the island's top temples. You will also learn more about the secret world of the Baharians. Easy tour with longer transfers. Duration.
4+5th day: Bali
Breakfast and two free days to enjoy your hotel facilities or visit one of the wonderful beaches of the Bukit Peninsula, with a choice of water activities. Alternatively, we suggest you do some of the suggested activities or excursions, such as the South Bali tour with a visit to Uluwatu temple, the full day cruise to Lembongan or Nusa Penida islands. It is worth having a cocktail at the Ayana resort and the famous Ayana Rock Bar, overlooking the Balinese sunset, before ending up at Jimbaran beach with its famous lobster restaurants.
Day 6: Excursion to the best of Ubud (waterfalls & rice paddies & monkey forest)
Breakfast and room handover. Departure at 08.30-09.00 for the highlands of Ubud, the cultural center of the island. First stop is the impressive Tegenungan waterfall, which you will admire through a magnificent tropical setting. Next stop the village of Tampak Siring, where you will see the Tirta Empul temple with its sacred spring water and the palace built by Indonesia's first president. Continue to the spectacular Tegelalang rice fields, one of the main tourist attractions in Bali, north of Ubud. For the adventurous, we recommend doing bali swing or flying fox, with panoramic views of the spectacular terraces. Before transferring to our hotel, you will visit the sacred monkey forest, a protected area where you will see and play with the macaques. Settle into the rooms and overnight. Objective: The tour will introduce you to the wonderful hinterland of Bali and its cultural center of Ubud village. Duration: 10 hours
Day 7+8: Bali
Breakfast and two free days to enjoy the enchanting nature, colourful villages, mystical temples and open-air markets of the Balinese hinterland. Walk through the village of Ubud and bargain in its open-air market, visit the Blanco Museum and tour inside the Royal Palace. We recommend rafting on the Ayung River or visiting the elephant theme park in Taro or the wildlife park at Bali Safari & Marine Park. We also suggest you take a full day trip to the east coast with a visit to Besakih Temple or for hiking enthusiasts, choose to traverse the Campuhan trail or hike to Batur Volcano. End the day with a refreshing Balinese massage.
Day 9: Bali - flight to Singapore
Breakfast and transfer to the airport to board your direct flight to Singapore. Arrive and meet our local representative. In recent years, this former tropical fishing village has grown into one of Asia's richest countries, now a technological paradise. Transfer to our hotel and settle into the room. In the evening we suggest you enjoy the extravaganza of the Spectre fountains in front of the iconic Marina Bay Sands and tour the Marina Gardens, Gardens by the bay.
Day 10: Singapore, City Tour.
Morning four-hour city tour, where you will experience the colonial and tribal centre. You will drive through Singapore's highlights, including Orchid Avenue and the historic centre, seeing the old Parliament, Victoria Memorial Hall, Esplanade and the Singapore Cricket Club. You will stop at the city's iconic Merlion (Lionfish) and the Chinatown area. You will also walk with your guide for 30 minutes through Little India and the Arab Quarter, with its rich cultural history. Return to the hotel. In the afternoon walk around Clarke Quay with the option to cruise the Marina, visit the city's famous market or the famous Singapore Botanical Gardens with its magnificent orchids, a Unesco heritage site.
Day 11: Singapore & Flight to Greece
Breakfast and check-in (you can leave your luggage in the special storage area). Free time for your final shopping and walks. We recommend visiting one of Singapore's museums or alternatively, spend the day at Sedosa Island, the city's large theme park, where you can visit one of the world's largest aquariums, with over 100,000 fish and mammals, including the huge manta ray, hammerhead shark and many more. It is also home to the Universal Studios theme park. There you will be able to explore all seven zones of the park and experience first-hand the magic of the famous movie studio's super-productions. Don't miss the panoramic views of the city skyline and harbour via the aerial cable car until you reach Sedosa Station. At around 20.30 you will be transferred from the hotel to Changi airport to board your direct flight back home.
Day 12: Arrival in Greece.
In the morning you will arrive back home full of wonderful images and memories.
