Itinerary
- Day 1
Athens
You'll arrive in Athens and meet your Globus Host along with the rest of your group. There's a welcome drink scheduled for 6 pm to get everyone acquainted and set the tone for your Greek trip.
- Day 2
Athens to Heraklion
This morning includes a guided orientation drive through Athens where you'll see the city's ancient landmarks and then head to the Acropolis. Later you'll fly to Crete, and by evening you're settled in Heraklion having dinner at a local restaurant.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at a local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Guided sightseeing orientation drive - Syntagma Square, Temple of Zeus, Panathenaic Stadium
- Visit to the Acropolis
Landmarks/POIs Syntagma Square Temple of Zeus Panathenaic Stadium Acropolis - Day 3
Heraklion
You'll walk through Heraklion's historic streets on a guided tour, checking out the Venetian Walls, St. Minas Cathedral, and the Church of St. Titus. Along the way you'll try a traditional bougatsa pastry, a local specialty in this ancient capital.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour - Venetian Walls, St. Minas Cathedral, Church of St. Titus
- Taste traditional bougatsa pastry
Landmarks/POIs Venetian Walls St. Minas Cathedral Church of St. Titus - Day 4
Heraklion to Naxos
After a high-speed ferry ride to Naxos, you'll join a guided sightseeing tour of the island's highlights including cobblestone alleys and Venetian castles. Later at a local kafenio you'll taste the famous citrus spoon dessert.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at a local restaurant)
Included Activities
- High-speed ferry transfer to Naxos
- Guided sightseeing - Naxos highlights, cobblestone alleys, Venetian castles
- Taste citrus spoon dessert at local kafenio
Landmarks/POIs Naxos - Day 5
Naxos
This day is yours to spend however you'd like on Naxos. You can wander through charming streets for shopping, sample local produce and ancient Greek ruins, or simply relax on one of the island's beaches.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Shopping for souvenirs
- Sample locally produced olives, grapes, figs, and citrus fruit
- Explore ancient Greek ruins
- Beach visit and swimming in the Aegean Sea
- Day 6
Naxos to Paros
You'll take a short high-speed ferry to Paros and participate in a guided sightseeing tour featuring the historic Panagia Ekatontapiliani church. The evening includes dinner at a local restaurant.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at a local restaurant)
Included Activities
- High-speed ferry transfer to Paros
- Guided sightseeing - Panagia Ekatontapiliani (Church of a Hundred Doors)
Landmarks/POIs Panagia Ekatontapiliani - Day 7
Paros to Athens
By ferry you'll head back to Athens, and the rest of the day is free for you to explore. Walk through Plaka's narrow cobblestone streets, look for jewelry and ceramics in the shops, or sit at a sidewalk café and watch the city go by.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Ferry transfer return to Athens
Optional Activities
- Explore urban landscapes and restaurants
- Walk in the village atmosphere of Plaka in the shadow of the Acropolis
- Browse jewelry stores and ceramics shops
- Relax at sidewalk cafés or tavernas
Landmarks/POIs Plaka - Day 8
Athens
Your Greek adventure wraps up this morning with breakfast before you head out. Safe travels, and you'll see everyone again on your next trip.
- Meals
- Breakfast
