Itinerary
- Day 1
Athens
You'll arrive at Athens International Airport and head to your hotel by transfer. The rest of the day is open for you to get oriented with the city at your own pace. It's a good chance to shake off travel fatigue and maybe grab dinner somewhere nearby.
Optional Activities
- Visit the city's highlights at leisure
- Day 2
Athens
This is your day to wander through Athens however you like. The city has both modern neighborhoods and classical sites to check out, so you could spend time at archaeological museums, walk through historic quarters, or try some local restaurants. It really depends on what interests you most.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Half-day City Group Tour - Acropolis & the Acropolis Museum (5 hours)
Landmarks/POIs Acropolis Acropolis Museum - Day 3
Athens to Mykonos
An early start today at 06:00 AM for your private transfer to Piraeus port. The ferry to Mykonos departs from there, and once you arrive, another transfer takes you to your hotel. It's a travel day, so you'll settle in later and probably keep the evening low-key.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Fast Ferry Upgrade: Upgrade from standard ferry (07:30-12:50 duration) to fast ferry for approximately 4 hours faster travel
- Day 4
Mykonos
You've got the full day in Mykonos to do what you want. Walk through the narrow whitewashed streets lined with small churches and shops, check out Matoyanni Street for dining and shopping, or grab coffee at one of the cafes in the Little Venice area. The beaches here range from lively spots to quieter coves if you prefer peace and quiet.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Wander around Mykonos' backstreets with whitewashed houses, churches, and museums
- Visit Matoyanni Street for boutiques, restaurants, and cafes
- Visit Alefkandra (Little Venice) district with 18th century colorful houses
- Enjoy island beaches
Landmarks/POIs Alefkandra (Little Venice) - Day 5
Mykonos to Santorini
Another free morning and afternoon in Mykonos before your transfer to the port later. You could hit the beach one more time, do some last-minute shopping, or just relax. Your afternoon transfer gets you to the ferry heading to Santorini, then it's a ride to your hotel and time to settle in.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 6
Santorini Volcano Cruise
Today you'll take a half-day guided boat tour through Santorini's caldera visiting volcanic islands. You'll spend about 1.5 hours swimming at Nea Kameni volcano, then around 30 minutes in the hot springs of Palea Kameni with their mineral-rich thermal waters. After that, you visit Thirassia village for roughly 2 hours before heading back to port and your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Half-day Santorini Volcano Cruise (approximately 6 hours)
- Visit to Nea Kameni volcanic island
- Guided tour of volcano with explanations of history and geology
- Swimming time at volcanic island
- Visit to Palea Kameni hot springs
- Visit to Thirassia island traditional village
- Professional English-speaking escort
Optional Activities
- Volcano guided tour at Nea Kameni: €5 per person entrance fee
- Taste authentic Santorinian cuisine on Thirassia island
- Walk to Manolas village with spectacular views of Santorini
Landmarks/POIs Nea Kameni Palea Kameni Agios Nicholaos Beach Thirassia Manolas - Day 7
Santorini
You have the day free to take in what makes Santorini special. Head up to Fira town to walk through its white-washed buildings and narrow alleys, sit at cafes on the cliff edges, or spend time on the black sand beaches. Many people time this day to catch the sunset in the evening, which is worth planning for.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Enjoy unique views of Santorini
- Visit black sandy beaches
- Watch sunset at Santorini
- Explore Fira town with white-washed houses and narrow streets
- Visit open-air cafes on cliff edges
Landmarks/POIs Fira - Day 8
Santorini to Athens
Your semiprivate transfer meets you and takes you to Santorini port for the ferry back to Piraeus. The boat ride takes most of the day and you'll arrive in Athens around 23:00 hours. A private transfer gets you back to your hotel for a late arrival.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 9
Athens to Airport
After breakfast at your hotel, you have the morning and early afternoon to yourself. Your private transfer to Athens International Airport happens 4 hours before your flight departs, so it's a relaxed final morning to pack up and check out whenever you're ready.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel)
