Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Athens
Land in Athens and your English-speaking assistant will take you to the hotel. After you get settled, there's a presentation at the hotel covering details about the city and what's coming up on the trip. The rest of the afternoon and evening are yours to wander around Athens at your own pace.
- Start point
- Athens International Airport Eleftherios Venizelos (ATH) Διεθνής Αερολιμένας Αθηνών Ελευθέριος Βενιζέλος, Αττική Οδός, Spata-Loutsa, Attica 190 04, Greece (Athens International Airport)
Optional Activities
- Explore Athens at your own pace
- Day 2
Mycenae - Olympia
Head out to see the Corinth Canal, an engineering feat that links the Aegean Sea and the Gulf of Corinth. From there, you'll check out the Theater of Epidaurus with its incredible acoustics and then the Archaeological Museum. Next stop is Mycenae to see the prehistoric fortress, Lions Gate, and Agamemnon's tomb. After crossing through the Peloponnese, you'll arrive in Olympia by early evening for dinner and an overnight stay.
- Meals
- Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Corinth Canal with photo stop
- Visit Theater of Epidaurus
- Visit Archaeological Museum of Epidaurus
- Visit prehistoric Acropolis of Mycenae
- Visit Lions Gate at Mycenae
- Visit tomb of Agamemnon
Landmarks Corinth Canal Theater of Epidaurus Archaeological Museum of Epidaurus Acropolis of Mycenae Lions Gate Tomb of Agamemnon - Day 3
Delphi
Start the morning at the ancient Olympic stadium where the first games took place around 776 BC, then walk through the Museum of Olympia. Later you'll cross the Rion-Antirion Bridge, a modern engineering accomplishment, and continue on to Delphi. You'll arrive in the evening, have dinner, and settle in for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit ancient Olympic stadium
- Visit Museum of Olympia
- Cross Rion-Antirion Bridge
Landmarks Ancient Olympic Stadium Museum of Olympia Rion-Antirion Bridge - Day 4
Kalambaka
After breakfast, head to Delphi, a UNESCO World Heritage site that was considered the center of the ancient world. Explore the Museum and see the Bronze Charioteer sculpture. During the afternoon, you'll make your way down Mount Parnassus toward the plains of Thessaly and reach Kalambaka by evening for dinner and overnight.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Delphi UNESCO World Heritage site
- Visit Delphi Museum with Bronze Charioteer
Landmarks Delphi Delphi Museum Mount Parnassus 
- Day 5
Athens
Early morning trip to Meteora, a UNESCO World Heritage site with six active monasteries sitting atop massive rock formations. You'll make a quick stop at Thermopylae to see the statue of Spartan King Leonidas I. By late afternoon, you'll be back in Athens at your hotel.
Included Activities
- Visit Meteora monasteries UNESCO World Heritage site
- Stop at Thermopylae with statue of Leonidas I
Landmarks Meteora Thermopylae - Day 6
Walking Tour
After breakfast, take a guided panoramic tour of Athens' Neoclassical Center with your English-speaking guide, passing Parliament, Unknown Soldier's Tomb, the University, National Library, Academy, Ilion Palace, Temple of Zeus, Hadrian's Gate, and Panathenaic Stadium. Then head to the Acropolis and Acropolis Museum (fees included). The afternoon is free to spend at leisure or wander through Plaka. Later, join an evening walking tour through Anafiotika, Thissio, Monastiraki, and Plaka neighborhoods.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Panoramic tour of Athens Neoclassical Center with English-speaking guide
- Visit Parliament building
- Visit Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
- Visit Temple of Zeus
- Visit Hadrian's Gate
- Visit Panathenaic Stadium
- Visit Acropolis with entrance fee included
- Visit Acropolis Museum with English-speaking guide and entrance fee included
- Evening walking tour through Anafiotika, Thissio, Monastiraki, and Plaka
Optional Activities
- Explore Plaka
Landmarks Parliament of Greece Tomb of the Unknown Soldier University of Athens National Library of Greece National Academy of Athens Ilion Palace Temple of Zeus Hadrian's Gate Panathenaic Stadium Acropolis Acropolis Museum Anafiotika Thissio Monastiraki Plaka 
- Day 7
Athens to Mykonos by Ferry
Private transfer to Piraeus port early in the morning. Board the ferry to Mykonos and spend time on deck taking in the Aegean views. Once you arrive, an English-speaking representative meets you, takes you to your hotel, and fills you in on what to see and do. The rest of the day is yours to relax and get a feel for island life.
Included Activities
- Ferry transfer Piraeus to Mykonos with numbered seats
Landmarks Mykonos Piraeus Port 
- Day 8
Mykonos Free Day
You have the full day to explore this island known for its international crowd. Check out the beautiful beaches, shops, and nightlife scene. Try some Mediterranean cuisine with fresh vegetables, olive oil, oregano, basil, and lots of fish and seafood. If you're interested, you can take an optional ferry to Delos, the birthplace of Apollo and Artemis in Greek mythology.
Optional Activities
- Ferry to historic island of Delos
- Explore beaches
- Shopping
- Nightlife
Landmarks Delos - Day 9
Mykonos to Santorini by Ferry
After breakfast, private transfer takes you to the port. Board the fast ferry to Santorini and get views of Fira, the capital, with its white houses clinging to cliffs overlooking the volcano. An English-speaking representative meets you at the port, transfers you to your hotel, and shares information about what the island has to offer. Spend the rest of the day walking through narrow streets.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Fast ferry Mykonos to Santorini with numbered seats
Landmarks Fira - Day 10
Santorini Free Day
Free day to check out this island on your own pace, often thought of as the lost continent of Atlantis. There's an optional sailboat tour available where you can visit the small islands inside the caldera (Nea and Palea Kameni) with hot springs in shades of green and yellow, all while viewing Fira in the background.
Optional Activities
- Sailboat tour to Nea and Palea Kameni islands with hot springs
Landmarks Nea Kameni Palea Kameni - Day 11
Santorini to Crete (Heraklion)
Transfer to the new port at Athinios at your agreed time. Board the fast ferry to Heraklion, Crete's capital and a significant city in the Mediterranean. During the journey, learn about the Minoan civilization, King Minos, and the Palace of Knossos, Europe's oldest palatial complex. Your representative meets you upon arrival and takes you to your hotel.
Included Activities
- Fast ferry Santorini to Heraklion with numbered seats
Landmarks Heraklion Palace of Knossos - Day 12
Heraklion Free Day
After a good breakfast, the day is yours to explore this incredible city. Take your time walking through the charming historical center and visit the Palace of Knossos, legendary home of King Minos and the Minotaur.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit Palace of Knossos
- Explore historical center of Heraklion
Landmarks Palace of Knossos - Day 13
Departure from Heraklion to Athens
Transfer to Heraklion Airport at the arranged time and board your flight back to Athens. Connect to your international flight, which you'll ideally catch after 12:30 hours.
- End point
- Athens International Airport Eleftherios Venizelos (ATH) Διεθνής Αερολιμένας Αθηνών Ελευθέριος Βενιζέλος, Αττική Οδός, Spata-Loutsa, Attica 190 04, Greece (Athens International Airport)
Landmarks Heraklion Airport
