Itinerary
- Day 1
Athens
You'll arrive at Athens airport and head to the city center by metro or bus (about an hour). Once settled into your accommodation, take some time to walk around and get your bearings in the city.
Optional Activities
- First exploratory walk around Athens
Landmarks Acropolis Parthenon Library of the Roman Emperor Hadrian 
- Day 2
Athens
Spend the morning on foot checking out the Acropolis Museum or Varvaikos market if those interest you. By 3 p.m., start the culinary walking tour at Syntagma Square where you can watch the changing of the guard on the hour. From there, walk through the city garden toward the Olympic Stadium, then past the Temple of Zeus as you make your way to various restaurants and tavernas. The day ends at a rooftop café in Thissio with views over the city.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit Acropolis Museum
- Visit Varvaikos market (meat and fish market)
- Watch the hourly changing of the guard at Syntagma Square
- Visit the catacombs in the Olympic Stadium (approximately €5.00)
- Walk along the Temple of Zeus
- Visit the Dionysus Theater
- Walk through Plaka
- Visit the Roman Agora
- Visit the Greek Agora
- Enjoy nightlife in Thission
Landmarks Acropolis Museum Varvaikos Market Syntagma Square Olympic Stadium Kalimarmaro Temple of Zeus Dionysus Theater Plaka Roman Agora Greek Agora Thission 
- Day 3
Athens to Kea
Take a cab from Athens and drive along the coastal road through Glyfada and Voula to reach Lavrio port. From there, catch the ferry to Kea island. On the way you can stop at the Temple of Poseidon at Cape Sounion if you like, or grab coffee with a view. You'll arrive in Ioulida, Kea's main town built on the mountainside where vehicles aren't allowed.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Transfer from hotel to Lavrio port
- Ferry to Kea
Optional Activities
- Visit Temple of Poseidon at Cape Sounion
Landmarks Temple of Poseidon Cape Sounion Lavrio Port - Day 4
Kea
Hike from Ioulida toward the bay of Otzia. Shortly after leaving town, you'll see Kea's famous landmark, the smiling lion carved from slate back in the 6th century. Follow the old mule tracks through a wide valley with terraced hills until you reach Otzia's sandy beach and tavernas. Get back to Ioulida or Korissia by bus during summer or by taxi.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided hike from Ioulida to Otzia bay
Landmarks Lion of Kea Otzia Bay - Day 5
Kea
Take a taxi to the southeast village of Stavroudaki to start your circular hike to the ancient site of Karthaia. The trail goes down through beautiful mule tracks, passing the Taxiarches church before reaching Karthaia on Poles beach with its 5th century temples to Athena and Apollo visible from the site. Find a quiet spot near a small chapel for lunch, then head back uphill through a green riverbed on an intact mule track.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Circular hike to ancient site of Karthaia
Optional Activities
- Hire a car or moped locally to reach the hiking starting point
Landmarks Karthaia Archaeological Site Poles Beach Temple of Athena and Apollo Taxiarches Church - Day 6
Kea
Hike mostly downhill from Ioulida to Korissia port. You'll follow a stony path through a wide valley to the chapel of Agios Konstantinos, then enter the Milopotamos valley where 11 historic watermills with horizontal water wheels still stand. Pass the Flea spring over a hill to reach Korissia with great views. Return to Ioulida by bus or taxi.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Downhill hike from Ioulida to Korissia
Landmarks Chapel of Agios Konstantinos Milopotamos Valley Korissia Port - Day 7
Kea
Take the ancient mule tracks up to the summit of Profitis Ilias where you get panoramic views across the island and toward Attica, plus the islands of Makronisos, Evia, and Andros. There's an optional detour to the quiet monastery of Episkopi with its old tower and impressive church built with ancient materials. Use Ellinika as your turning point and head back to Ioulida on dirt roads.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Hike to summit of Profitis Ilias
Optional Activities
- Detour to Monastery of Episkopi
Landmarks Profitis Ilias Summit Monastery of Episkopi Ellinika Village - Day 8
Kea to Athens
Take the ferry from Kea back to Lavrio where your taxi will pick you up for the drive to the airport. Depending on your flight time, you might need to travel to Lavrio early or stay overnight near the airport in Sounion or Rafina on day 7 evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Ferry from Kea to Lavrio
- Transfer from Lavrio port to airport
Landmarks Lavrio Port
