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13 Private Tour at Ancient Greece with Tour in Mykonos & Santorini

13 days
Start and end in Athens
4.6
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Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Athens Airport to Hotel

    Your driver picks you up at Athens airport and takes you to your hotel. You'll have time to settle in and rest up after traveling.

    Start point
    Athens International Airport Eleftherios Venizelos (ATH) Διεθνής Αερολιμένας Αθηνών Ελευθέριος Βενιζέλος, Αττική Οδός, Spata-Loutsa, Attica, Greece (Our driver will wait for you at the airport holding a sign with your name and transfer you at your hotel, 00:00 - 00:00)
    Meals
    Breakfast
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  2. Day 2

    Athens

    Start with a panoramic tour of Athens, hitting Panathinaiko Stadium, Zappeion, and Temple of Olympian Zeus along the way. From there, head up Mount Lycabettus to take in the city views, then move on to the Acropolis and its museum. Later in the afternoon, wander through the narrow streets of Plaka to wrap up the day.

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Panoramic city tour visiting Panathinaiko Stadium, Zappeion, Temple of Olympian Zeus, National Garden, Hadrian's Arch, St. Paul's Church, Parliament, and Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
    • Mount Lycabettus visit for panoramic views over Athens and Acropolis
    • Acropolis guided tour including Propylaea, Temple of Athena Nike, Parthenon, and Erechtheion with Porch of Maidens
    • Walk past Herodion and Dionysus Theater
    • Acropolis Museum visit including archaeological excavations visible through transparent glass floor

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Plaka district with narrow streets and old mansions
    • Taste Greek Souvlaki at local restaurants
    Landmarks/POIs
    Panathinaiko Stadium
    Temple of Olympian Zeus
    Zappeion
    National Garden of Athens
    Hadrian's Arch
    St. Paul's Church
    Parliament of Greece
    Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
    Mount Lycabettus
    Acropolis
    Propylaea
    Temple of Athena Nike
    Parthenon
    Erechtheion
    Porch of Maidens
    Herodion
    Dionysus Theater
    Acropolis Museum
    Plaka
  3. Day 3

    Athens to Nafplio

    Drive to the Canal of Corinth and Ancient Corinth first thing, then board the scenic Cog Railway that cuts through Vouraikos Canyon down to Kalavrita. After that, you'll explore Cave of the Lakes to see its natural formations before heading to Nafplio for the night.

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Canal of Corinth visit
    • Ancient Corinth visit
    • Cog Railway (Odontotos) journey from Diakopto through Vouraikos Canyon to Kalavrita
    • Cave of the Lakes visit

    Optional Activities

    • Lunch stop at picturesque village of Kalavrita
    Landmarks/POIs
    Canal of Corinth
    Ancient Corinth
    Vouraikos Canyon
    Cave of the Lakes
    Kalavrita
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  4. Day 4

    Nafplio to Olympia

    Following breakfast, you can either climb to Palamidi Castle or take a boat out to Bourtzi fortress, depending on what appeals to you. Then visit the Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus to hear about its famous acoustics, check out Mycenae and its archaeological site including the Lion Gate and Agamemnon's tomb, and arrive in Olympia by evening.

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus visit

    Optional Activities

    • Palamidi Castle visit (999 steps climb)
    • Bourtzi fortress boat visit
    • Lunch in Nafplio
    Landmarks/POIs
    Palamidi Castle
    Bourtzi
    Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus
    Mycenae
    Lion Gate
    Cyclopean Walls
    Royal Palace
    Tomb of Agamemnon
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  5. Day 5

    Olympia to Delphi

    Get to Ancient Olympia at 9 am to see the temples, shrines, and training grounds where ancient athletes worked out. Later, you'll cross the Rion-Antirion bridge and stop in the seaside town of Naupactus to explore its Venetian Castle and port area before continuing toward Delphi.

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Ancient Olympia archaeological site visit including Temple of Zeus, Temple of Hera, Shrine of Pelops, Council House, Treasury Houses, Gymnasium, and Palestra

    Optional Activities

    • Winery tasting tour for wine lovers
    • Lunch stop
    Landmarks/POIs
    Ancient Olympia
    Temple of Zeus
    Temple of Hera
    Shrine of Pelops
    Council House
    Gymnasium
    Palestra
    Rion-Antirion Bridge
    Naupactus
    Venetian Castle
    Venetian Port
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  6. Day 6

    Delphi to Meteora

    After breakfast, start at the Ancient Oracle, Stadium, and Theatre in Delphi, then spend time at the Delphi Museum. Stop in Arachova, a traditional mountain village, for coffee or lunch. By evening you'll drive through Central Greece and arrive in Kalambaka, sitting beneath the striking rock formations of Meteora.

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Ancient Oracle visit at Delphi
    • Stadium at Delphi visit
    • Ancient Theatre at Delphi visit
    • Museum of Delphi visit

    Optional Activities

    • Coffee or lunch break in Arachova
    Landmarks/POIs
    Ancient Oracle at Delphi
    Stadium at Delphi
    Ancient Theatre at Delphi
    Museum of Delphi
    Arachova
    Kalambaka
    Meteora
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  7. Day 7

    Meteora to Athens

    Visit the Byzantine Monasteries of Meteora, starting with Great Meteoro and then St. Stephan monastery, both UNESCO sites. Have a traditional Greek lunch in Kalambaka afterward, then head back toward Athens with a stop at Thermopylae to see the Leonidas statue.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional Greek lunch in Kalambaka)

    Included Activities

    • Holy Monastery of Great Meteoro visit
    • Monastery of St. Stephan visit
    • Traditional Greek lunch in Kalambaka
    • Thermopylae stop to view Leonidas statue

    Optional Activities

    • Explore picturesque villages of Kalambaka
    Landmarks/POIs
    Holy Monastery of Great Meteoro
    Monastery of St. Stephan
    Kalambaka
    Thermopylae
    Statue of Leonidas
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  8. Day 8

    Athens to Mykonos

    Get picked up at 5:45 am to make the 7:25 am ferry from Piraeus to Mykonos, getting there by 9:40 am. After transferring to your hotel, explore Little Venice and walk through the narrow streets of Mykonos for shopping. The island's known for its nightlife, so you'll have options for the evening.

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Ferry transfer from Piraeus Port to Mykonos

    Optional Activities

    • Stroll through Little Venice
    • Walk through narrow streets of Mykonos (matogiania)
    • Shopping for clothes and local items
    • Nightlife activities
    Landmarks/POIs
    Piraeus Port
    Mykonos
    Little Venice
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  9. Day 9

    Mykonos

    This is an optional half-day trip to Delos, a sacred island and UNESCO site that's archaeologically significant in the Mediterranean. You'll see temples, sanctuaries, the old city, theatre, Lion Street, and a museum with sculptures from different periods.

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Half-day trip to sacred island of Delos (approximately 5 hours)
    • Visit Temples of Apollo
    • Visit Sanctuary of Artemis
    • Explore old city and theatre
    • Walk down Lion Street
    • Visit Museum of Delos to see Archaic, Classical, Hellenistic and Roman sculptures
    Landmarks/POIs
    Delos
    Temple of Apollo
    Sanctuary of Artemis
    Lion Street
    Museum of Delos
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  10. Day 10

    Mykonos to Santorini

    Transfer to Mykonos Port to catch the boat to Santorini. Once you arrive, head straight to Oia to catch the famous sunset. Spend the evening exploring Santorini's streets, having drinks or dinner, and picking up souvenirs.

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Ferry transfer from Mykonos Port to Santorini

    Optional Activities

    • Sunset viewing at Oia
    • Dinner at local restaurants
    • Walk through narrow streets of Santorini
    • Shopping for souvenirs
    Landmarks/POIs
    Mykonos Port
    Santorini
    Oia
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  11. Day 11

    Santorini

    This optional full-day excursion takes you to Santorini's volcano, where you can walk to the ridge if you want. You'll stop at the hot springs on Palea Kameni island for about 30 minutes. Dinner is served on board as you sail past underwater craters to Thirasia Island, ending with a sunset view near Oia.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner on board sailing above underwater craters from Palia Kameni to Thirasia Island)

    Optional Activities

    • Volcano of Santorini visit and ridge walk
    • Hot springs visit at Palea Kameni island (30 minutes)
    • Sailing excursion with dinner on board
    • Sunset viewing at Oia
    Landmarks/POIs
    Santorini Volcano
    Palea Kameni
    Hot Springs
    Thirasia Island
    Oia
  12. Day 12

    Santorini to Athens

    Your driver meets you at the hotel for transfer to Santorini Port. You'll board the ferry back to Piraeus Port, then transfer to your Athens hotel for the night.

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Ferry transfer from Santorini to Piraeus Port
    Landmarks/POIs
    Santorini Port
    Piraeus Port
  13. Day 13

    Athens to Airport

    Your driver meets you at the hotel and takes you to Athens airport based on your flight time.

    Landmarks/POIs
    Athens Airport El. Venizelos
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Customer Reviews

  • Anne
    · October 1st, 2025
    Great tour. Drivers always on time. Ferry travel was interesting. Hundreds of people transported. The Wine and Olive tour was great. Two whole bottles of wine either delicious olives and cheese and salami
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  • Kelsi
    · September 30th, 2025
    Great trip! Highly recommend!!
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  • Michal
    · August 27th, 2025
    Good tour, well organised and good accommodation with good food and guides. Just would have preferred a better seating option on ferry. Apart from that excellent.
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