Itinerary
- Day 1
Athens
You'll arrive in Athens and connect with your assistant for the hotel transfer. After you get settled in, take a walk around the center to get oriented. The Plaka area is perfect for wandering those narrow streets and finding a spot for ouzo and mezedes with the Acropolis visible above you.
- Start point
- Athens International Airport Eleftherios Venizelos (ATH) Διεθνής Αερολιμένας Αθηνών Ελευθέριος Βενιζέλος, Αττική Οδός, Spata-Loutsa, Attica, Greece (Athens international airport)
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Walk in Athens city center
- Explore Plaka neighborhood
- Ouzo and mezedes tasting with Acropolis views
Landmarks Acropolis Plaka 
- Day 2
Athens
Start with a private walking tour heading up to the Acropolis hill to see the Parthenon, Erectheion, and other monuments around it. You'll spend time at the Acropolis Museum looking through the exhibitions. After that, head down Andrianou Street in Plaka, check out the Roman Agora, and walk through the lively Monastiraki Square.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Private walking tour of Acropolis
- Parthenon visit
- Erectheion visit
- Acropolis Museum entrance and visit
- Walking tour of Andrianou Street
- Roman Agora visit
- Monastiraki Square visit
Optional Activities
- Street food tasting during walking tour
Landmarks Parthenon Erectheion Acropolis Museum Roman Agora Monastiraki Square - Day 3
Athens to Naxos
You'll head to the port and take a hydrofoil over to Naxos Island. When you arrive, you're looking at classic Cycladic views with those pristine beaches. Wander the white-washed stone alleys in the Old Town down to the port, then find a spot at one of the outdoor bars or restaurants for seafood mezze and people-watching.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Hydrofoil transfer from Athens to Naxos
Optional Activities
- Explore Old Town white-washed alleys
- Visit picturesque port area
- Seafood dining and people-watching
Landmarks Naxos Old Town 
- Day 4
Naxos
You have the day free at Agios Prokopios beach. If you want to do more, there's a guided tour option to see local spots like the ancient Temple of Demeter, a traditional pottery workshop, a Kitron liqueur distillery, and the Olive Press Museum in Eggares for olive oil tasting.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Authentic Cyclades tour including visit to Temple of Demeter
- Traditional pottery workshop visit and learning
- Kitron liqueur distillery tour and tasting
- Olive oil tasting at Olive Press Museum in Eggares
Landmarks Agios Prokopios Beach Temple of Demeter - Day 5
Naxos
Board a traditional boat for a full-day cruise to Koufonisia islands. You'll swim in clear waters, see volcanic formations and sea caves. The tour includes a light BBQ meal with drinks and snorkeling equipment, and it runs about 8 hours total.
- Meals
- Lunch (BBQ style light meal with soft drinks or wine)
Included Activities
- Koufonisia full day cruise
- Swimming in crystal clear waters
- Sea cave exploration
- Snorkeling with provided equipment
Landmarks Koufonisia Islands - Day 6
Naxos to Santorini
You'll transfer to the port for a cruise heading to Santorini. When you arrive at this volcanic island, you see those white-washed houses sitting high on cliffs above the Caldera. The afternoon and evening are yours to walk through the villages of Oia and Fira at your own pace.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Cruise from Naxos to Santorini
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Oia village
- Walking tour of Fira village
Landmarks Santorini Caldera Oia Fira 
- Day 7
Santorini
Spend your time relaxing on the cliffside with access to infinity pools and cave suites. There's an optional sunset sailing on a luxury catamaran if you want it, which includes a BBQ dinner and drinks, plus swimming and snorkeling while you watch the sunset.
- Meals
- Dinner (BBQ dinner with grilled food and drinks onboard catamaran)
Included Activities
- Santorini luxury catamaran cruise with sunset sailing
- Day 8
Santorini
You have the day open. In the morning you can optionally visit the Red Beach. Later, there's a night hike option starting in the evening where you'll hike the Fira-Oia trail (about 1.5 hours, 3.5 km) with stops to see villages lit up and views of the volcano. The experience includes authentic Greek dinner at Assyrtiko Restaurant with a tasting of four volcanic wines and information about local wine culture.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Red Beach visit
- Culinary Hike - Fira-Oia night hiking trail
- Wine tasting of four volcanic Santorini wines
- Dinner at Assyrtiko Restaurant with wine tasting
Landmarks Red Beach Fira-Oia Hiking Trail - Day 9
Santorini to Crete
You'll transfer from your hotel to the port for a cruise to Crete. After arriving, you'll drive about 2.5 hours to your hotel in Chania and settle in. That evening, head to the old port area and try some traditional local recipes at a restaurant along the water.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Cruise from Santorini to Crete
Optional Activities
- Evening visit to old port
- Traditional local recipes tasting
Landmarks Chania Old Port 
- Day 10
Crete
You're doing a full-day tour through Apokoronas in the Chania region. You'll visit traditional Cretan villages and meet locals while tasting regional products. The day includes stops at Gavalochori's folklore museum, a distillery in Vrises learning about Raki production, the Theatre Mikis Theodorakis, a cheese factory with tastings, olive oil sampling on warm bread, and lunch at a traditional kafeneio in Fres.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional lunch in kafeneio in Fres village)
Included Activities
- Tour of Apokoronas region villages
- Gavalochori folklore museum visit
- Traditional distillery tour in Vrises with Tsikoudia/Raki tasting
- Cheese factory visit with tasting of Graviera, Mizithra, and Anthotiros varieties
- Olive oil tasting
- Local bakery tasting
- Traditional lunch in Fres village kafeneio
Landmarks Gavalochori Apokoronas Folklore Museum Vrises Theatre Mikis Theodorakis Church of St. Antony - Day 11
Crete
You can relax at the hotel beach or pool today. Another option is heading to Elafonisi on the southwestern coast of Crete, one of the most well-known beaches there. You can walk out to the small island and swim in the shallow turquoise waters with white and coral-red sand.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Elafonisi beach visit and swim
Landmarks Elafonisi Beach - Day 12
Crete to Athens
Your representative will pick you up and transfer you to the airport for your flight back to Athens.
- End point
- Athens International Airport Eleftherios Venizelos (ATH) Διεθνής Αερολιμένας Αθηνών Ελευθέριος Βενιζέλος, Αττική Οδός, Spata-Loutsa, Attica, Greece (Athens international airport)
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Flight from Crete to Athens
