Itinerary
- Day 1
Athens
Your private vehicle will pick you up and take you to your hotel in Athens. A team member meets you upon arrival, helps with check-in, and walks you through what the city has to offer. The rest of the day is open, so you can settle in, rest, or start getting a feel for the neighborhoods around your hotel.
- Day 2
Athens to Olympia
Head out early toward the Corinth Canal to photograph this engineering landmark that divides two seas. Next stop is the Theater of Epidaurus along with its museum focused on Asclepius. After that, you'll move through Nafplio and then to Mycenae where you'll see the prehistoric Acropolis, the Lions Gate, and the tomb of Agamemnon. By early evening, you'll arrive in Olympia for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Corinth Canal
- Visit Theater of Epidaurus
- Visit Museum of Asclepius
- Visit Mycenae - prehistoric Acropolis, Lions Gate, and Tomb of Agamemnon
Landmarks/POIs Corinth Canal Theater of Epidaurus Mycenae Lions Gate Tomb of Agamemnon - Day 3
Olympia to Delphi
This morning you'll walk through the ancient Olympic stadium, the actual site where the first games took place around 776 BC. The sanctuary of Zeus comes next, where you'll learn about Phidias' famous gold and ivory sculpture. After the Museum of Olympia, you'll cross the modern Rio-Antirion suspension bridge and head toward Delphi later in the day.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit ancient Olympic stadium
- Visit sanctuary of Zeus
- Visit Museum of Olympia
- Cross Rio-Antirion suspension bridge
Landmarks/POIs Ancient Olympic Stadium Sanctuary of Zeus Rio-Antirion Suspension Bridge - Day 4
Delphi to Kalambaka
Delphi awaits, a UNESCO World Heritage site that once served as the ancient center of the world. You'll check out the Oracle of Delphi and see the museum's bronze charioteer sculpture. From Mount Parnassus, you'll travel across the plains of Thessaly, arriving in Kalambaka by evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Delphi UNESCO World Heritage site
- Visit Oracle of Delphi
- Visit Delphi Museum - see the bronze charioteer
Landmarks/POIs Delphi Oracle of Delphi Mount Parnassus - Day 5
Kalambaka to Athens
Start your morning at Meteora, a UNESCO World Heritage site with six active monasteries sitting on top of massive rock formations. On your way back to Athens, you'll pass by Thermopylae to see the statue of Spartan King Leonidas I. You'll get back to Athens in the afternoon.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Meteora monasteries (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
- Pass by Thermopylae - statue of Spartan King Leonidas I
Landmarks/POIs Meteora Thermopylae - Day 6
Athens
Take a panoramic tour through Athens' Neoclassical Center, seeing the Parliament, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, University, Library, National Academy, Ilion Palace, Temple of Zeus, Hadrian's Gate, and Panathenaic Stadium. Then head to the Acropolis and Acropolis Museum with entrance fees included.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Panoramic tour of Athenian Neoclassical Center - Parliament, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, University, Library, National Academy, Ilion Palace, Temple of Zeus, Hadrian's Gate, Panathenaic Stadium
- Visit Acropolis
- Visit Acropolis Museum
Landmarks/POIs Acropolis Parthenon Temple of Zeus Hadrian's Gate Panathenaic Stadium Parliament of Greece Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Acropolis Museum - Day 7
Athens to Mykonos
A private vehicle takes you to Piraeus port where you'll board the ferry to Mykonos. Spend the journey on deck taking in the Aegean Sea views. When you arrive, a representative meets you at the port, transfers you to your hotel, and gives you an overview of the island. Your afternoon and evening are free to settle in.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Ferry to Mykonos
Landmarks/POIs Mykonos - Day 8
Mykonos
This entire day is yours to wander Mykonos at your own pace. The island has beautiful beaches, excellent shops, and a lively nightlife scene. Food here focuses on Mediterranean flavors with vegetables, olive oil, oregano, basil, fresh fish, and seafood. You can optionally take a ferry over to nearby Delos if you're interested.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Ferry to the island of Delos - historic island birthplace of Apollo and Artemis, inhabited since 3000 B.C.
Landmarks/POIs Delos - Day 9
Mykonos to Santorini
After breakfast, you'll head to the port for your ferry to Santorini. As you approach, you'll see Fira, the capital, with its famous white houses perched on cliffs overlooking the volcano. A representative will meet you at the port, transfer you to your hotel, and talk through what to see on the island. The rest of the day is free for wandering the narrow streets.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Ferry to Santorini
Landmarks/POIs Fira Santorini Volcano - Day 10
Santorini
You have the full day to explore Santorini on your own. It's often called the lost continent of Atlantis. If you want, you can take an optional sailboat tour that visits the small islands inside the caldera, Nea and Palea Kameni, where you'll see hot springs with green and yellow waters.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Sailboat tour to Nea Kameni and Palea Kameni islands inside the caldera with hot springs
Landmarks/POIs Nea Kameni Palea Kameni - Day 11
Santorini to Athens
Transfer to Santorini airport at your agreed time to board the flight back to Athens. You should arrive at Athens airport with enough time for your international departure, which should ideally be no earlier than 12:30 PM.
- Meals
- Breakfast
