Itinerary
- Day 1
Athens
You'll arrive in Athens and get transported to your hotel with an English-speaking assistant handling the logistics. After settling in, you'll meet with a tour representative in the afternoon who covers important details about your trip and gives you information about the city. The evening and remaining daylight hours are open for you to walk around Athens on your own and get a feel for the place.
- Start point
- Athens Ben Epps Airport (AHN), 1010 Ben Epps Dr, Athens, Georgia 30605, United States (Athens AIRPORT)
- Day 2
Athens
This day is yours to navigate Athens independently using a 48-hour Hop On-Hop Off Tourist Bus pass that comes in multiple languages. You can check out the Acropolis, the Parthenon, wander through Plaka and Monastiraki, and see other historic neighborhoods at your own pace. If you want some structure later, there's an optional guided walk through Athens' nicest districts with an English-speaking guide in the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- 48-hour Hop On-Hop Off Tourist Bus pass
- Evening walking tour through Monastiraki, Plaka, and Anafiotika
Optional Activities
- Visit Acropolis and Parthenon
- Visit Adrian's Gate
- Visit Temple of Olympian Zeus
- Visit Hellenic Parliament and witness change of Guards at the tomb of the Unknown Soldier
- Visit Ermou Street
- Explore Panathenaic Stadium
- Visit National Library
- Visit National Archaeological Museum
- Visit Acropolis Museum
- Tour Piraeus ports (Pasalimani, Turcolimano, Mikrolimano)
- Explore Athenian Riviera and Glyfada
- Visit Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center
- Visit Marina Alimou
- Watch sunset from Marina Flisvou
- Swim at Aghios Kosmas beaches
- Visit Vouliagmeni beaches and lake
- Visit Allied Forces Cemetery
- Visit Byzantine Museum in Vouliagmeni
- Explore Piraeus on Train of Happiness
Landmarks Acropolis Parthenon Plaka Monastiraki Anafiotika Adrian's Gate Temple of Olympian Zeus Hellenic Parliament Ermou Street Panathenaic Stadium National Archaeological Museum Acropolis Museum Pasalimani Port Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center Marina Alimou Vouliagmeni Lake - Day 3
Athens to Kalambaka
You'll head to Larissa station in central Athens and board a train to Kalambaka, passing through beautiful Greek countryside along the way. Once you arrive, you'll be transferred to your hotel. That afternoon, you start a sunset tour of the Meteora area, visiting Agios Stefanos or Roussanou monastery, the Byzantine church of the Virgin Mary, old hermitages, and climbing up to the Meteora rocks themselves to catch views as the sun goes down.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Sunset Tour at Meteora
- Visit Agios Stefanos or Roussanou monastery
- Visit Byzantine church of the Virgin Mary in Kalambaka
- Visit ancient hermitages of Badovas
Landmarks Meteora Agios Stefanos Monastery Roussanou Monastery Byzantine Church of the Virgin Mary - Day 4
Kalambaka to Volos
After breakfast, you'll take a morning tour of the Meteora monasteries with your driver, learning about their history and getting chances to take photos from various viewpoints. Around 14:00/2 PM, you'll be transferred to Volos, a nice port city at the base of Mount Pelion. The rest of the afternoon and evening are free, and dinner at one of the traditional mezes restaurants is something to consider.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Tour to the Monasteries of Meteora
Optional Activities
- Dinner at mezes restaurants (Greek tapas)
- Dinner at tsipouradika restaurants
Landmarks Meteora - Day 5
Volos to Alonissos
After breakfast, you're heading out on a ferry to Alonissos, traveling through the Sporades archipelago. Once you land, you'll be transferred to your hotel. From there, you can spend the rest of the day exploring the island on your own. You might check out Chorio, the old capital on a hill with restored traditional houses, the 15th-century Venetian fort with sea views, or walk through Patitiri's stone-paved waterfront.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Ferry transfer to Alonissos
Optional Activities
- Observe dolphins and monk seals in the National Marine Park
- Visit old capital Chorio (Liadromia)
- Visit 15th-century Venetian fort
- Explore Patitiri harbor
Landmarks National Marine Park of Alonissos Chorio (Liadromia) Venetian Fort Patitiri - Day 6
Alonissos
This is a free day on Alonissos where you can do whatever appeals to you. Explore the island's thick vegetation, pine forests, and olive groves, or spend time on the different beaches. The National Marine Park is there if you want to go diving and see 5th-century BC shipwrecks underwater, or you can simply relax on Kokino Castro or Agios Dimitrios beaches. Come evening, grab fresh fish and seafood at one of the local taverns.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Diving and exploring National Marine Park
- Visit 5th century BC shipwreck remains
- Relax at Kokino Castro beach
- Visit Agios Dimitrios beach
- Dinner at seafood taverns
Landmarks Kokino Castro Beach Agios Dimitrios Beach - Day 7
Alonissos to Skopelos
After breakfast, you'll transfer to the Alonissos port and take a ferry to Skopelos. This island gained fame as the filming location for Mamma Mia!. You'll be transported to your hotel and then have the rest of the day to yourself exploring Chora, the capital, which sits on a hilltop and slopes down toward the port in an amphitheater shape.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Ferry transfer to Skopelos
Optional Activities
- Explore Chora capital
Landmarks Chora - Day 8
Skopelos
You'll have a full day to explore Skopelos' different spots, walk through traditional streets, and eat at local taverns. Visit the Mamma Mia! filming locations like Agios Ioannis at Kastri church where the wedding scene was shot, the well-known Kastani beach, and the more secluded Panormos and Milia beaches on the southwest side. Consider renting a car, motorbike, or small boat to reach spots that are harder to access.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit Mamma Mia! filming locations
- Visit Agios Ioannis at Kastri church
- Visit Kastani beach
- Visit Panormos beach
- Visit Milia beach
- Hire a car or motorbike to explore
- Hire a small boat to explore secluded coves and remote bays
- Extend stay in Skopelos by adding extra nights
Landmarks Agios Ioannis at Kastri Church Kastani Beach Panormos Beach Milia Beach - Day 9
Skopelos to Skiathos
After breakfast, you'll transfer to the port and ferry over to Skiathos, the most well-known Sporades island sometimes called the 'Capri of the Aegean'. It's the only island in the group with an airport handling both domestic and international flights, particularly during summer months. You'll arrive, check into your hotel, and then have the evening to explore the town however you like.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Ferry transfer to Skiathos
Optional Activities
- Explore Skiathos town
- Day 10
Skiathos
After breakfast, you have a free day on Skiathos to make your own plans. You could rent a boat to visit the famous Lalaria beach with its calm water and dramatic surrounding cliffs. Another option is checking out Kastro, the old medieval capital with a 14th-century fortress reached by a winding road or boat, where you'll find wild natural scenery and historical ruins.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Hire a boat to visit Lalaria beach
- Visit Kastro, the old medieval capital
- Explore 14th-century fortress at Kastro
Landmarks Lalaria Beach Kastro - Day 11
Skiathos to Athens
After breakfast, you'll head to Skiathos Airport and fly back to Athens. Once you land, you can explore the city center, have traditional Greek food at a tavern, shop for souvenirs, grab coffee, and look at the illuminated Lycabettus mountain in the distance while thinking back on everything you've done.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Flight to Athens
Optional Activities
- Explore Athens city center
- Dinner at traditional Greek restaurants
- Shop for souvenirs
- Observe Lycabettus mountain
Landmarks Lycabettus Mountain - Day 12
Departure from Athens
At the arranged time, you'll transfer to Athens Airport for your international flight heading home or to whatever comes next. You can also take advantage of any tax refund available on last-minute tax-free shopping you picked up during the trip.
- End point
- Athens Ben Epps Airport (AHN), 1010 Ben Epps Dr, Athens, Georgia 30605, United States (Athens AIRPORT)
