Itinerary
- Day 1
Athens
You'll land at Athens International Airport and head to the Brown Spices hotel in the city centre. Before the group meets up, there's time to walk around the neighbourhood and get your bearings. At 6pm, meet your Local Insider and the group in the hotel lobby, then head to a nearby rooftop restaurant for cocktails and small plates to kick things off.
Included Activities
- Welcome dinner at rooftop restaurant
- Day 2
Athens
After breakfast at the hotel, a local expert leads a private walking tour hitting the major spots. You'll see the Acropolis and Parthenon, walk through the Ancient Agora, wander Anafiotika's old lanes, and browse the food market plus Monastiraki flea market. By mid-afternoon the tour wraps up, so the rest of the day is yours to explore on your own.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Private guided walking tour of Athens
- Visit to Acropolis and Parthenon
- Visit to Ancient Agora of Athens
- Exploration of Anafiotika neighbourhood
- Browse food market and Monastiraki flea market
Landmarks/POIs Acropolis Parthenon Ancient Agora of Athens Anafiotika Monastiraki Flea Market - Day 3
Athens to Naxos
Get an early breakfast, then head to the port to catch the ferry to Naxos, the largest Cyclades island. You'll arrive mid-afternoon and check into Argo Boutique Hotel. Spend the rest of the day wandering the cobbled streets at your own pace or heading to some of the nearby beaches.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Ferry to Naxos
Landmarks/POIs Naxos - Day 4
Naxos
Your Local Insider leads a guided tour across the island, taking you through villages and mountain areas that don't see many tourists. You'll meet locals, try traditional dishes, and learn about the island's culture and landscape. By mid-afternoon you're free to relax on a beach or continue exploring however you like.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Villages of Naxos guided tour
- Day 5
Naxos to Paros and return
Board a catamaran headed to Paros for the day. Depending on weather, you'll check out the Blue Lagoon and go snorkelling in clear water, plus swim at some of the island's best beaches. Lunch comes with the tour onboard the catamaran, and you'll return to Naxos early in the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch onboard the catamaran)
Included Activities
- Boat trip to Paros
- Blue Lagoon exploration
- Snorkelling in crystal clear waters
- Swimming at beaches
Landmarks/POIs Blue Lagoon Paros - Day 6
Naxos to Santorini
Take the ferry to Santorini, arriving mid-afternoon. Your Local Insider takes you on a walk through Fira, the island's capital, showing off the iconic whitewashed buildings and the views. After that, the rest of the day is free to explore the town however you choose.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Ferry to Santorini
- Orientation walk of Fira
Landmarks/POIs Fira - Day 7
Santorini
The morning's yours and a scenic coastal walk or beach time is a good idea. Later, rejoin your Local Insider for a tour of Santorini's best viewpoints. You'll visit the first organic blackcurrant vineyard, spot local herbs like caper and thyme, and do an infused olive oil tasting with a bottle to keep. The day ends with an evening picnic overlooking the island and Aegean Sea, timed perfectly for watching Santorini's sunset.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Sunset picnic experience overlooking the island and Aegean Sea)
Included Activities
- Tour of Santorini viewpoints
- Visit to organic blackcurrant vineyard
- Herb tasting and exploration
- Infused olive oil tasting with gift bottle
- Sunset picnic experience
Landmarks/POIs Santorini - Day 8
Santorini to Athens
Have an early breakfast and board the ferry back to the mainland. You'll arrive back at the Brown Spices hotel in Athens around 3pm. There's time to catch any sights in the capital you missed or do some souvenir shopping before meeting the group for a farewell dinner at an authentic local Athenian restaurant.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Farewell dinner at authentic local Athenian restaurant)
Included Activities
- Ferry to Athens
- Farewell dinner at authentic local Athenian restaurant
- Day 9
Departure
After a final breakfast at the hotel, it's time to head out and wrap up your Greek island-hopping trip. You'll leave with memories from the islands, though if you're interested in more Mediterranean exploring, other options are available.
- Meals
- Breakfast
