Itinerary
- Day 1
Athens
You'll arrive in Athens and head to your hotel with an English-speaking assistant who'll help with the transfer. Later in the afternoon, there's an orientation meeting with your tour representative to learn about the city. After that, you're free to spend the rest of the day exploring Athens on your own.
Optional Activities
- Explore Athens independently
- Immerse in the sights, sounds, and flavors of Athens
- Day 2
Athens
After breakfast, you'll take a panoramic tour of Athens' Neoclassical Center with a guide. You'll see the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Gate of Hadrian, and Panathenaic Stadium before heading to the Acropolis and its museum. The afternoon is yours to either return to your hotel or walk around Plaka. By evening, you'll join a walking tour through Anafiotika, Thissio, Monastiraki, and Plaka.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Panoramic tour of Athenian Neoclassical Center with English-speaking guide
- Visit Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
- Visit Gate of Hadrian
- Visit Panathenaic Stadium
- Visit Acropolis with entrance fee included
- Visit Acropolis Museum with entrance fee and English-speaking guide included
- Evening walking tour through Anafiotika, Thissio, Monastiraki, and Plaka
Optional Activities
- Explore charming streets of Plaka at own pace
Landmarks/POIs Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Gate of Hadrian Panathenaic Stadium Acropolis Acropolis Museum Anafiotika Thissio Monastiraki Plaka - Day 3
Athens to Mykonos
You'll transfer to Piraeus port and board a ferry to Mykonos. During the crossing, you can spend time on the sun deck watching the Aegean Sea. An English-speaking representative greets you when you arrive and helps with your hotel transfer. The rest of the day is yours to relax and settle into the island's laid-back pace.
Included Activities
- Ferry transfer from Piraeus to Mykonos with numbered seats
- Day 4
Mykonos
You have the full day to explore Mykonos at your own pace. The island has nice beaches, shops, nightlife, and restaurants serving Mediterranean food with fresh vegetables and local olive oil. If you're interested, you can take a short ferry ride to Delos, a historic island where mythology says Apollo and Artemis were born, with ruins going back to 3000 BC.
Optional Activities
- Visit nearby island of Delos by ferry
- Explore beaches on Mykonos
- Visit shops and nightlife venues
- Dine on Mediterranean cuisine
Landmarks/POIs Delos - Day 5
Mykonos to Santorini
You'll start with breakfast, then transfer to the port for your fast ferry to Santorini. As you approach, you'll see Fira with its white houses sitting on cliffsides above the volcano. An English-speaking representative meets you at the port and takes you to your hotel. From there, you're free to wander through Santorini's narrow streets for the rest of the day.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Fast ferry transfer from Mykonos to Santorini with numbered seats
Landmarks/POIs Fira - Day 6
Santorini
You have the full day to check out Santorini at your own pace. You can walk through the narrow streets and find scenic viewpoints around the island. If you want, there's an optional sailboat tour around the caldera islands of Nea and Palea Kameni, where you can see natural hot springs with green and yellow colored waters.
Optional Activities
- Sailboat tour to Santorini Caldera, Nea, and Palea Kameni islands with hot springs
Landmarks/POIs Santorini Caldera Nea Kameni Palea Kameni - Day 7
Santorini to Crete
You'll transfer to Athinios port and board a ferry to Heraklion on Crete, Greece's largest island. Heraklion was the most important city of the Minoan civilization and was home to King Minos and the mythological Minotaur. The Palace of Knossos, Europe's oldest palatial complex, is located here. Your representative meets you at the port for your hotel transfer.
Included Activities
- Ferry transfer from Santorini to Heraklion with numbered seats
Landmarks/POIs Palace of Knossos - Day 8
Chania)
Early morning pickup starts your day before heading to the Palace of Knossos, Europe's oldest palatial complex and home of King Minos. Then you'll travel to Rethymno, a former Venetian city, for a guided walk through its narrow streets. After lunch (free time), you'll drive along the coast to Chania. Your guide will help you explore Chania's old Venetian port and local market.
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch in Rethymno)
Included Activities
- Visit Palace of Knossos with entrance fee included
- Guided walk through Rethymno with official English-speaking guide
- Lunch in Rethymno included
- Travel along coastal road to Chania
Optional Activities
- Explore Chania's old Venetian port
- Visit local market in Chania
Landmarks/POIs Palace of Knossos Rethymno Chania Venetian Port of Chania - Day 9
Chania to Elafonissi Beach
After breakfast, you'll transfer to southwestern Crete to find some hidden beaches with pink sand and clear water from the Libyan Sea. You'll visit Elafonissi beach, a flat area with a small islet that has white and pink sand where you can wade through shallow water. You'll have free time to swim, and sun loungers and umbrellas are available. In the evening, you'll head back to Chania for dinner at a traditional taverna with live music at the old port.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Special dinner at traditional Greek taverna with live music at old port of Chania)
Included Activities
- Visit Elafonissi beach with sun loungers and umbrellas provided
- Dinner at traditional Greek taverna with live music at old port of Chania included
Optional Activities
- Swim at Elafonissi beach
Landmarks/POIs Elafonissi Beach Libyan Sea - Day 10
Chania to Heraklion
You'll transfer early in the morning to Heraklion. From there, the rest of the day is yours to explore at your own pace.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 11
Crete to Rhodes
After breakfast, you'll transfer to Heraklion airport for your flight to Rhodes, the island where the Colossus of Rhodes (one of the seven wonders of the ancient world) once stood. An English-speaking representative meets you at the airport, takes you to your hotel, and talks about island highlights. The rest of the day is free for you to explore Rhodes.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Flight from Heraklion to Rhodes included
Landmarks/POIs Colossus of Rhodes - Day 12
Rhodes
You'll have the full day to explore Rhodes at your own pace after breakfast. You might visit Lindos, one of ancient Rhodes' three major towns known for its naval power. You can see the Acropolis of Lindos, which sits on a steep rock 116 meters above sea level, offering views that show the town's historical strength and wealth. After that, you can swim at Saint Paul's Bay.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit Lindos
- Explore Acropolis of Lindos
- Relax in azure sea at Saint Paul's Bay
Landmarks/POIs Lindos Acropolis of Lindos Saint Paul's Bay - Day 13
Rhodes to Athens
You'll transfer to Rhodes airport for your flight back to Athens. Once you arrive, you'll connect to your international flight, which should depart after 12:30 pm.
Included Activities
- Flight from Rhodes to Athens included
