Itinerary
- Day 1
Athens
You'll arrive in Athens and get transported to your hotel with an English-speaking assistant. Later in the afternoon, meet up with your tour representative who'll brief you on the trip and fill you in on what the city has to offer. After that, the rest of the day is open for you to explore 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)
Optional Activities
- Explore Athens at your own pace
- Immerse yourself in the city's sights, sounds, and flavors
- Day 2
Athens
After breakfast, you'll join a panoramic tour of Athens' Neoclassical Center with an English-speaking guide, visiting the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Gate of Hadrian, and Panathenaic Stadium. Then you'll head to the Acropolis and Acropolis Museum, with entrance fees already covered. In the evening, you'll walk through Anafiotika, Thissio, Monastiraki, and Plaka to see how the capital looks when the sun goes down.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Panoramic tour of the Athenian Neoclassical Center
- Visit Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
- Visit Gate of Hadrian
- Visit Panathenaic Stadium
- Visit the Acropolis with entrance fee included
- Visit Acropolis Museum with entrance fee included and official English-speaking guide
- Evening walking tour through Anafiotika, Thissio, Monastiraki, and Plaka
Optional Activities
- Explore the charming streets of Plaka at your own pace
- Return to hotel for rest
Landmarks Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Gate of Hadrian Panathenaic Stadium Acropolis Acropolis Museum Anafiotika Thissio Monastiraki Plaka - Day 3
Athens to Skiathos
You'll transfer to Athens Airport and fly to Skiathos (about 45 minutes). Once you land, you'll get taken to your hotel and receive a welcome briefing about the island. From there, the day is yours to relax and check out the beaches around Skiathos city, Koukounaries, Kanapitsa, Vromolimnos, and Troulos.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Relax and explore the island's beaches
- Visit Skiathos city
- Visit Koukounaries
- Visit Kanapitsa
- Visit Vromolimnos
- Visit Troulos
Landmarks Skiathos Island 
- Day 4
Skiathos to Alonissos
After breakfast, you'll head to the port and board a ferry to Alonissos. During the boat ride, you'll see views of the archipelago and have a chance to spot dolphins and monk seals in the National Marine Park. You'll visit the old capital Chorio, perched on a hillside with restored traditional houses and earthquake ruins from 1965. Later, you'll see the 15th-century Venetian fort and the waterfront harbor of Patitiri.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Ferry journey to Alonissos with views of the archipelago
Optional Activities
- Observe dolphins and monk seals in the National Marine Park
- Visit Chorio (Liadromia), the old capital
- Visit the 15th century Venetian fort
- Explore Patitiri main harbor and stone paved waterfront
- Stroll through the streets of the island capital
Landmarks National Marine Park Chorio (Liadromia) Venetian Fort Patitiri - Day 5
Alonissos
You'll have breakfast and then a free day to explore Alonissos on your own. The island has dense vegetation, pine forests, olive groves, and orchards to wander through. You can visit the National Marine Park for diving to see 5th century BC shipwreck remains, or relax on beaches like Kokino Castro (the Red Castle) or the environmentally-recognized Agios Dimitrios. By evening, try fresh fish and seafood at local taverns.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Explore the National Marine Park
- Diving and underwater exploration
- View 5th century BC shipwreck remnants
- Relax on Kokino Castro beach (Red Castle)
- Visit Agios Dimitrios beach
- Try fish and seafood at local taverns
Landmarks National Marine Park Kokino Castro Beach Agios Dimitrios Beach - Day 6
Alonissos to Skopelos
After breakfast, you'll transfer to Alonissos port and take the ferry to Skopelos. This island is famous as the filming location for Mamma Mia!, and you'll see the film locations as you arrive. Your guide will introduce you to the island's attractions once you reach your hotel. Spend the rest of the day walking through Chora, the capital, which slopes down from a castle to the port in an amphitheatrical layout.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Ferry journey to Skopelos
Optional Activities
- Explore Chora, the capital of Skopelos
- Discover Mamma Mia! filming locations
Landmarks Chora 
- Day 7
Skopelos
You'll have breakfast and a full day to explore Skopelos at your pace. Walk through traditional alleys and eat at local taverns. Check out Mamma Mia! filming locations including Agios Ioannis at Kastani church (the wedding scene) with its steep climb and great views. Also visit Kastani beach, Panormos, and Milia on the southwest coast. You can hire a car, motorbike, or boat to reach more remote beaches and secluded coves.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit Mamma Mia! filming locations
- Climb to Agios Ioannis at Kastri church with wedding scene views
- Explore Kastani beach
- Visit Panormos beach
- Visit Milia beach
- Hire a car or motorbike for beach exploration
- Hire a small boat for remote coves and secluded beaches
- Extend stay by adding extra nights
Landmarks Agios Ioannis at Kastri Kastani Beach Panormos Beach Milia Beach - Day 8
Skopelos to Skiathos
After breakfast, you'll transfer to the port and take the ferry to Skiathos, the most well-known island in the Sporades and the only one with an airport. Known as the 'Capri of the Aegean' for its beaches and lively atmosphere, Skiathos gets both domestic and international flights. You'll get transferred to your hotel, rest for a bit, then explore the town at your own pace.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Ferry journey to Skiathos
Optional Activities
- Explore Skiathos town at your own pace
- Relax after ferry journey
Landmarks Skiathos Island - Day 9
Skiathos to Athens
After breakfast, you'll transfer to Skiathos Airport and board your flight to Athens. Upon arrival, take a stroll through the city center and try traditional Greek dishes at a local tavern while checking out the city's nightlife. Grab some souvenirs, have coffee, and look at the lit-up Lycabettus mountain in the distance as you reflect on your trip.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Stroll in the city center
- Enjoy traditional Greek dishes at a tavern
- Experience the city's nightlife
- Shop for souvenirs
- Have coffee
- View illuminated Lycabettus mountain
Landmarks Lycabettus Mountain - Day 10
Departure from Athens
At your scheduled time, you'll transfer to Athens International Airport for your departure. Check in your luggage and browse any tax-free shops for last-minute gifts before you head to your flight.
- End point
- Athens Ben Epps Airport (AHN), 1010 Ben Epps Dr, Athens, Georgia 30605, United States (Athens AIRPORT)
Optional Activities
- Tax-free shopping for souvenirs
