Itinerary
- Day 1
Athens
You'll be picked up at Athens airport and driven to your hotel in an air-conditioned vehicle. After you settle in, the rest of the afternoon is free so you can wander around and get a feel for the city on your own terms.
- Day 2
Athens to Kalambaka
After breakfast, you'll board a coach heading northwest toward Delphi, arriving around midday. Then you'll tour the archaeological site and Temple of Apollo, which was historically important for its oracle. Later in the afternoon, the journey continues through Central Greece past Lamia and Trikala across the Thessalian plain. You'll make a brief stop in Kalambaka to see the dramatic Meteora Monasteries rising from the rock formations before checking into your hotel for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Delphi Archaeological Site visit and Temple of Apollo tour
- Short stop in Lamia
- Short stop in Trikala
- Short stop in Kalambaka for Meteora Monasteries viewing
Landmarks/POIs Temple of Apollo Delphi Archaeological Site Meteora Monasteries - Day 3
Kalambaka to Athens
Following breakfast at your hotel, you'll head to the UNESCO-listed Meteora monasteries to tour the cliff-top structures. Two impressive Byzantine monasteries built high on rock towers offer views out over the plain. After that, you'll make your way back to Athens, stopping briefly at Thermopylae to see the monument of Leonidas and take some photos. You should arrive in Athens by early evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Meteora UNESCO-listed excursion with tour of two Byzantine Monasteries
- Short photo stop at Thermopylae monument of Leonidas
Landmarks/POIs Meteora Monasteries Monument of Leonidas - Day 4
Athens
After breakfast, you'll join a half-day guided tour of ancient and modern Athens, starting with a photo stop at the Panathinaiko Stadium. The route takes in major landmarks like the Temple of Olympian Zeus, Athens Trilogy, National Garden, Hadrian's Arc, and Parliament. Next you'll tour the Acropolis itself, walking through the Propylae, Temple of Athena Nike, Parthenon, and Erechtheion. Then you'll spend time at the Acropolis Museum to see important artifacts and the Parthenon Hall. You'll get back to your hotel in the afternoon.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Half-day Athens city sightseeing tour
- Photo stop at Panathinaiko Stadium
- Acropolis visit including Propylae, Temple of Athena Nike, Parthenon, and Erechtheion
- Acropolis Museum tour
Landmarks/POIs Panathinaiko Stadium Temple of Olympian Zeus Acropolis Parthenon Erechtheion Temple of Athena Nike Acropolis Museum Hadrian's Arc Parliament National Garden - Day 5
Athens to Santorini
After breakfast, you'll head to Piraeus port to catch the high-speed ferry to Santorini. A representative will meet you when the boat arrives and take you to your hotel. The rest of the day is yours to relax at the hotel, sit by the water, or walk through the island's charming paths at your own pace. If sunset views interest you, there's an optional boat tour available.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Aphrodite Boat Sunset tour (operates May to October)
- Day 6
Santorini
You'll have breakfast and then the whole day to explore Santorini independently. You can stroll through narrow streets with white Cycladic houses perched on the cliffs, or visit Akrotiri if you want to see the ancient remains sometimes called Greece's Pompeii. Local vineyards and distilleries are worth checking out, and the restaurants serve traditional food and local specialties. By late afternoon, head to Oia to catch the sunset that the island is known for.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit Akrotiri archaeological site
- Explore local vineyards and distilleries
- Visit Oia village for sunset viewing
- Dining at local restaurants
Landmarks/POIs Akrotiri Oia - Day 7
Santorini to Athens
After breakfast and checking out, you'll transfer to Santorini port to take the high-speed ferry back to Athens at Piraeus, which takes about 5 hours. When you arrive, someone will meet you and drive you to your hotel for check-in.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 8
Athens
After breakfast and checkout, you have some free time in Athens before your transfer to the airport for your departure.
- Meals
- Breakfast
