Itinerary
- Day 1
Athens
You'll arrive in Athens and get settled at your hotel, then meet with a tour representative in the afternoon who'll brief you on what's ahead. After that, the rest of the day is yours to wander around the city however you like. Later in the evening, you'll join a walking tour through Anafiotika, Thiseio, Monastiraki, and Plaka, which gives you a nice introduction to the different neighborhoods on foot.
Included Activities
- Evening walking tour through Anafiotika, Thiseio, Monastiraki, and Plaka
Optional Activities
- Explore Athens neighborhoods at own pace
Landmarks/POIs Anafiotika Thiseio Monastiraki Plaka - Day 2
Athens
This morning starts with breakfast before you head out on a panoramic guided tour of Athens' Neoclassical Center, stopping at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Hadrian's Gate, and Panathenaic Stadium. The tour then takes you to the Acropolis and the Acropolis Museum, with entrance fees already covered. After that, you'll have time to either head back to your hotel or walk around Plaka on your own. An evening walking tour through Anafiotika, Thissio, Monastiraki, and Plaka wraps up the day.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Half-day panoramic tour of Athenian Neoclassical Center with English-speaking guide
- Visit Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
- Visit Hadrian's Gate
- Visit Panathenaic Stadium
- Acropolis tour and exploration
- Acropolis Museum tour with entrance fee
- Evening walking tour through Anafiotika, Thissio, Monastiraki, and Plaka
Optional Activities
- Explore charming streets of Plaka at own pace
- Return to hotel
Landmarks/POIs Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Hadrian's Gate Panathenaic Stadium Acropolis Acropolis Museum Plaka Anafiotika Thissio Monastiraki - Day 3
Athens to Mykonos
You'll transfer to Piraeus port and board a ferry to Mykonos, spending the crossing on the sun-drenched deck watching the Aegean Sea. When you arrive, an English-speaking representative will help you get to your hotel and fill you in on the island. The rest of the day is for relaxing and getting a feel for Mykonos' laid-back vibe.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Ferry transfer from Piraeus to Mykonos
Optional Activities
- Explore Mykonos at own pace
Landmarks/POIs Mykonos - Day 4
Mykonos
You have a free day to explore Mykonos however you want. Hit the beaches, browse the boutiques, or experience the nightlife. You'll find plenty of Mediterranean restaurants serving fresh vegetables, olive oil, aromatic spices, and local fish and seafood. If you're interested, you can take a short ferry to nearby Delos, an ancient archaeological site with roots going back to around 3000 BC.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Explore Mykonos beaches
- Shop at local boutiques and shops
- Experience Mykonos nightlife
- Visit nearby island of Delos by ferry
Landmarks/POIs Delos - Day 5
Mykonos to Santorini
After breakfast, you'll transfer to the port for a fast ferry to Santorini. As you arrive, you'll see Fira with its white houses clinging to the cliffsides above the volcano, and the views are really something. An English-speaking representative will meet you, escort you to your hotel, and talk through details about the island. Then you'll have time to wander the narrow streets and soak in what Santorini feels like.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Fast ferry transfer from Mykonos to Santorini
Optional Activities
- Explore Santorini streets and charming areas at own pace
Landmarks/POIs Fira - Day 6
Santorini
You have a free day to explore Santorini at your own pace, checking out charming spots and taking in the views all around the island. If you'd like, you can book an optional sailboat tour that takes you to the small islands in Santorini Caldera, including Nea and Palea Kameni, where you can swim in the natural hot springs with their distinctive green and yellow waters.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Sailboat tour to Santorini Caldera islands (Nea and Palea Kameni)
- Hot springs experience with green and yellow waters
- Explore Santorini at own pace
Landmarks/POIs Santorini Caldera Nea Kameni Palea Kameni - Day 7
Santorini to Athens
You'll transfer to Santorini Airport for your return flight to Athens. Your timing will work out so you arrive with plenty of time for an international flight leaving after 12:30 PM. If you want, you can also add extra nights in Santorini during your reservation to extend your stay.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Transfer to Santorini Airport
Optional Activities
- Extend stay in Santorini with additional nights
