Itinerary
- Day 1
Athens
You'll arrive in Athens and get transferred from the airport to your hotel. After settling in, the rest of the day is yours to relax or start getting a feel for the city on your own terms.
- Day 2
Athens
Start with a panoramic tour covering the Panathenaic Stadium and Temple of Olympian Zeus. Then you'll have a guided visit to the Acropolis to see the Parthenon, Propylaia, Temple of Athena Nike, and Erechtheion. The Acropolis Museum comes next, and by afternoon you'll have free time to wander around the old Plaka neighbourhood and do some shopping along Ermou street.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Panoramic tour of Athens including Panathenaic Stadium, Temple of Olympian Zeus, and Syntagma Square
- Guided visit of the Acropolis
- Tour of the Acropolis Museum
Optional Activities
- Shopping on Ermou street
- Explore Plaka neighbourhood
Landmarks/POIs Panathenaic Stadium Temple of Olympian Zeus Syntagma Square Acropolis Parthenon Propylaia Temple of Athena Nike Erechtheion Acropolis Museum Plaka Ermou Street - Day 3
Athens to Olympia
After breakfast, you're heading to the Peloponnese and stopping at the Corinth Canal. Next up is Epidaurus to see the ancient theater, then Mycenae where you'll walk through the Cyclopean walls, Lion's Gate, and Agamemnon's beehive tomb. A quick coastal stop in Nafplion follows, and from there you'll travel through mountain roads to reach Olympia for dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit to Corinth Canal
- Guided tour of Epidaurus theater
- Guided tour of Mycenae including Cyclopean walls, Lion's Gate, and beehive tomb of Agamemnon
- Stop in Nafplion
Landmarks/POIs Corinth Canal Epidaurus Theater Mycenae Lion's Gate Nafplion - Day 4
Olympia to Delphi
You'll tour Olympia's ancient sanctuary, checking out the Temple of Zeus, Palaestra, and Phidias's workshop. The local museum has the famous Hermes of Praxiteles on display. In the afternoon, you'll cross the Rio-Antirio bridge and head toward Delphi, arriving in time for dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Olympia sanctuary including Temple of Zeus, Palaestra, and Phidias's workshop
- Tour of Olympia museum
Landmarks/POIs Temple of Zeus Palaestra Phidias's Workshop Olympia Museum Rio-Antirio Bridge - Day 5
Delphi to Kalambaka
Walk the Sacred Way through Delphi's sanctuary and explore the Temple of Apollo. You'll visit the local museum to see the bronze Charioteer statue and the omphalos stone. Later, you'll travel across central Greece's mountains to Kalambaka for your overnight stay.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Delphi sanctuary including the Sacred Way and Temple of Apollo
- Tour of Delphi museum
Landmarks/POIs Temple of Apollo Delphi Museum - Day 6
Kalambaka to Athens
This morning you'll see Meteora's towering rock formations and the sacred Eastern Orthodox monasteries of this World Heritage site. In the afternoon, you're heading back to Athens but stopping briefly at Thermopylae to learn about King Leonidas and the 300 Spartans' stand against the Persians.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Meteora monasteries
- Stop at Thermopylae
Landmarks/POIs Meteora Thermopylae - Day 7
Athens to Saronic Islands
You'll head to the port for a day cruise around the Saronic Gulf islands. The itinerary includes Hydra where you can wander its cobblestone streets and see the Mitropolis, then Poros with its clock tower and views of the Peloponnese, and Aegina for famous local pistachios. A buffet lunch happens on board, and on the way back you'll participate in traditional Greek dances.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Buffet lunch on board)
Included Activities
- Day cruise to Saronic Islands - Aegina, Poros, and Hydra
- Buffet lunch on board
Optional Activities
- Explore Hydra's cobblestone streets
- Visit Mitropolis on Hydra
- Explore Poros
- Buy pistachios on Aegina
- Participate in traditional Greek dances
Landmarks/POIs Hydra Poros Aegina Mitropolis - Day 8
Athens to Mykonos
After breakfast you'll get transferred to Piraeus port. You're catching the local ferry to Mykonos, and once you arrive, a transfer takes you to your hotel. The rest of the day is free for you to explore this Greek island at your own pace.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Explore Mykonos
Landmarks/POIs Mykonos - Day 9
Mykonos
You have the full day to yourself on Mykonos. Options include swimming at beautiful beaches or trying water activities, walking through the charming narrow streets of Mykonos Town with its iconic windmills, checking out the Archaeological Museum, relaxing at beachfront cafes, or visiting the historic Church of Paraportiani. When evening hits, the island's nightlife with its clubs and bars comes alive.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit Mykonos beaches
- Swim or participate in water activities
- Explore Mykonos Town
- Visit iconic windmills
- Visit Church of Paraportiani
- Visit Archaeological Museum of Mykonos
- Relax at beachfront cafes
- Visit Paradise beach
- Visit Super Paradise beach
- Experience nightlife and clubs
Landmarks/POIs Church of Paraportiani Archaeological Museum of Mykonos - Day 10
Mykonos to Santorini
Catch the local high-speed ferry from Mykonos to Santorini this morning. After you arrive, a transfer brings you to your hotel, and you'll have free time for the rest of the day to explore this Greek island.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Explore Santorini
Landmarks/POIs Santorini - Day 11
Santorini
You'll spend the day exploring Santorini however you'd like. The towns of Fira and Oia have great views of the volcano, you can relax on the unique black-sanded beaches, or consider taking a boat tour to the caldera islands. As evening approaches, you can catch one of the best sunsets in the Aegean with those famous orange and pink colors.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit Fira
- Visit Oia
- Relax on black-sanded beaches
- Boat tour to caldera islands
- Watch sunset
Landmarks/POIs Fira Oia - Day 12
Santorini to Crete
After breakfast, you're heading to Santorini's port to catch the local high-speed ferry to Heraklion in Crete. Upon arrival, a transfer takes you to your hotel, and the rest of your day is yours to spend however you'd like.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Explore Crete
Landmarks/POIs Heraklion - Day 13
Crete
You have the day to yourself on Crete. Consider tasting distinctive Cretan cuisine, exploring the ancient Minoan ruins at Knossos, discovering the pristine beaches of Elounda, or taking a boat ride to the island of Spinalonga.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Taste Cretan cuisine
- Explore Knossos ruins
- Visit Elounda beaches
- Boat ride to Spinalonga island
Landmarks/POIs Knossos Elounda Spinalonga - Day 14
Crete
Your Greek trip wraps up today. You'll have the morning free, and then an included transfer takes you to Heraklion airport for your onward flight.
- Meals
- Breakfast
