Itinerary
- Day 1
Athens
You'll land at Athens International Airport and hop into a private transfer heading straight to your hotel. After you get settled, the rest of the day is yours to wander around the city however you like.
- Start point
- Athens International Airport Eleftherios Venizelos (ATH) Διεθνής Αερολιμένας Αθηνών Ελευθέριος Βενιζέλος, Αττική Οδός, Spata-Loutsa, Attica 190 04, Greece (Our representative will wait for you in the arrivals halls with a sign with your name.)
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Explore Athens city highlights at leisure
- Day 2
Athens
This morning you'll join a guided tour that hits all the major spots in Athens. You'll see the Panathenaic Stadium and swing by the Prime Minister's residence and Temple of Olympian Zeus. Then it's time to head up to the Acropolis where you'll check out the Propylaea, Temple of Athena Nike, Erechtheion, and the Parthenon. The tour wraps up at the New Acropolis Museum where you can take your time looking around.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Athens landmarks including Panathenaic Stadium
- Visit the Acropolis including Propylaea, Temple of Athena Nike, Erechtheion, and Parthenon
- Explore the New Acropolis Museum
- Pass by Prime Minister's residence, Temple of Olympian Zeus, Hadrian's Arch, Parliament, Academy, University, National Library, and Syntagma Square
Landmarks/POIs Panathenaic Stadium Temple of Olympian Zeus Hadrian's Arch Parliament Academy National Library Syntagma Square Propylaea Temple of Athena Nike Erechtheion Parthenon New Acropolis Museum - Day 3
Athens to Mykonos
A private transfer picks you up in the morning and takes you to Piraeus port for your 6:00 AM ferry to Mykonos. It's an early start, but once you arrive, another transfer will get you right to your accommodation so you can settle in.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 4
Mykonos
Later in the day you'll take a guided evening tour around Mykonos. You'll visit several beaches, then head to Ano Mera to walk through the main square and see the 16th-century monastery. From there it's up to a viewpoint with great views of Chora and those famous windmills. As the sun sets, you'll explore Chora's highlights including the old port, Paraportiani church, Little Venice, the windmills again, and various shopping streets.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Evening group tour of Mykonos attractions
- Visit several famous beaches
- Explore Ano Mera central settlement with main square
- Visit scenic viewpoint overlooking Chora with windmills, old harbor, and Cycladic architecture
- Sunset exploration of Chora including old port, Paraportiani church, Little Venice, windmills, and shopping streets
Optional Activities
- Visit 16th-century monastery with icon of Panagia Tourliani (entrance fee not included)
Landmarks/POIs Ano Mera Panagia Tourliani Monastery Chora Paraportiani Church Little Venice Mykonos Windmills - Day 5
Mykonos
You'll have the whole day to check out Mykonos on your own. Walk through the narrow streets lined with white buildings, pop into historic churches and cultural museums if you're interested. Matoyanni Street has shops and restaurants if you want to grab something, or head to Little Venice where you can hang out by the 18th-century waterfront houses. The beaches here range from busy and lively to quiet and secluded, so pick whatever suits your mood.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Explore narrow streets with characteristic white buildings and historic churches
- Visit cultural museums
- Shop and dine on Matoyanni Street
- Relax at Little Venice (Alefkandra)
- Visit diverse beaches from lively to secluded
Landmarks/POIs Matoyanni Street Little Venice - Day 6
Mykonos to Santorini
After spending the morning however you like, a transfer will come pick you up and take you to Mykonos port. You'll board a high-speed ferry to Santorini, and once you arrive, another transfer takes you to your hotel. The rest of the day is open for you to get your bearings and explore at your own pace.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Explore Mykonos during morning free time
- Day 7
Santorini
You'll spend 6 hours on a semi-private tour diving into Santorini's history and culture. Start at the Monastery of Prophet Elias at the island's highest point, then move on to the Archaeological site of Akrotiri. Next, you'll visit a traditional home-cellar and try three local Santorini wines while learning how the island's unique terroir affects the grapes. There's time for a swim before lunch, which features traditional meze with local ingredients, and then you'll head back to your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional meze style lunch with local specialties including fava, cherry tomatoes, round zucchinis, and white eggplants)
Included Activities
- Semi-private tour visiting Monastery of Prophet Elias
- Visit Archaeological site of Akrotiri
- Wine tasting at traditional home-cellar with three Santorini wines
- Learn about island's terroir and ancient vineyard
- Leisure time for swimming
- Traditional meze lunch with local specialties
Landmarks/POIs Monastery of Prophet Elias Archaeological Site of Akrotiri - Day 8
Santorini
You'll have the day to yourself to explore Santorini however you want. Check out the black volcanic beaches and take in the views across the caldera. Time the sunset if you can, since the one here is really something special. Head into Fira, the main town, which has those iconic white buildings and tight alleyways, plus cafes built right into the cliffside overlooking everything.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Enjoy panoramic vistas
- Relax on black volcanic beaches
- Watch the legendary sunset
- Visit Fira with its white-washed architecture and cliffside cafés
Landmarks/POIs Fira - Day 9
Santorini to Athens
A semi-private transfer takes you to Santorini port for the ferry back to Piraeus. When you arrive, a private transfer will be waiting to bring you back to your Athens hotel, getting you there around 11:00 PM.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 10
Athens
Grab breakfast at your hotel, then you've got the day to explore Athens however you'd like. A private transfer to Athens International Airport will pick you up four hours before your flight departs.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Explore Athens during free time
