Itinerary
- Day 1
Athens
You'll arrive in Athens and get picked up for a transfer to your hotel. After checking in, the rest of the day is yours to spend however you'd like, whether that's walking around the neighborhood, grabbing dinner somewhere local, or just resting up after your flight.
- Day 2
Athens
This morning starts with a guided tour of Athens' main sights. Your guide takes you through the Panathenaic Stadium, Temple of Olympian Zeus, Hadrian's Arch, Parliament, and Constitution Square. From there, you'll head to the Acropolis and spend time in the Acropolis Museum. The afternoon is free, so you can grab lunch, wander back through neighborhoods, or just relax at a cafe somewhere central.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Half day Athens sightseeing tour with English-speaking guide
- Visit to Acropolis
- Visit to Acropolis Museum (entrance fee included)
Landmarks/POIs Panathenaic Stadium Temple of Olympian Zeus Hadrian's Arch Parliament of Greece Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Academy of Athens National Library of Greece Constitution Square (Syntagma) Acropolis Acropolis Museum - Day 3
Athens to Kalambaka
After breakfast, you're heading out on a full-day tour to Delphi. The drive takes you across the Thessalian plains to reach this ancient oracle site on the slopes of Mount Parnassus. You'll walk through the Sanctuary of Apollo Pythius, see the Treasury of the Athenians, and check out the Theatre and Stadium. The museum here has some real highlights, especially the bronze Charioteer statue. You'll arrive in Kalambaka by early evening and have dinner at your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at hotel)
Included Activities
- Day tour to Delphi with English-speaking guide
- Visit to Sanctuary of Apollo Pythius
- Visit to Treasury of the Athenians
- Visit to Theatre and Stadium in Delphi
- Visit to Delphi Museum (entrance fee included)
- Dinner at hotel
Landmarks/POIs Sanctuary of Apollo Pythius Treasury of the Athenians Theatre of Delphi Stadium of Delphi Delphi Museum Mount Parnassus Amphissa Lamia - Day 4
Meteora - Athens
You'll eat breakfast at the hotel and then drive to Meteora, a UNESCO World Heritage site where over 20 rock monasteries sit on top of massive sandstone cliffs. It's a unique place with a lot of history and religious significance. On the way back to Athens, the tour stops at Thermopylae so you can learn about the famous battle between Greek Spartans and Persian forces. You should be back in Athens by early evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to Meteora UNESCO World Heritage site with English-speaking guide
- Visit to rock monasteries in Meteora
- Stop in Thermopylae to learn about the historic battle
Landmarks/POIs Meteora Thermopylae - Day 5
Athens to Santorini
You're heading to Piraeus port this morning to catch a ferry to Santorini. The boat ride takes a few hours, and once you arrive, a transfer takes you to your hotel. The rest of your day is yours to explore the island on your own, maybe walk through a village or find a spot to watch the light change.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Ferry transfer to Santorini (Economy class, 07:25-14:50)
Optional Activities
- High-speed boat tickets (recommended alternative to ferry, available at extra cost)
- Day 6
Santorini
Santorini is yours to explore today. You can spend time on the black sand beaches, walk around villages perched on the cliffs, or just relax. If you want, there's an optional half-day cruise to the volcanic islands in the caldera where you can swim in the hot springs. For dinner, try one of the restaurants on the rim overlooking the water, though you'll want to book ahead and keep in mind the prices are higher up there.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Optional half-day cruise to volcanic islands of Nea Kammeni and Palea Kammeni (available in summer)
- Swimming in hot springs with orangey water
- Romantic dinner on the rim of the caldera (available at extra cost)
Landmarks/POIs Nea Kammeni Palea Kammeni - Day 7
Santorini to Athens
This morning you're heading back to the port for the ferry to Piraeus. Once you arrive back in Athens, a transfer takes you to your hotel so you can check in and relax after the journey from the island.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Ferry transfer to Piraeus (Economy class, 15:30-23:15)
- Day 8
Athens
Depending on your flight time, you'll get a transfer to Athens airport. Head through check-in and security, and then you're on your way home with memories of the Greek islands and historical sites you've covered over the trip.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Pre/Post accommodation (extra nights available for booking)
