Itinerary
- Day 1
Athens
You'll land in Athens and get picked up by our team for a transfer to your hotel. In the afternoon, someone from the tour will meet with you to go over trip details and give you the lay of the land. The rest of the day is open, so you can get out and explore the city however you'd like.
- 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
Athens
After breakfast, you'll take a panoramic tour of Athens's Neoclassical Center with an English-speaking guide, stopping at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Gate of Hadrian, and Panathenaic Stadium. The Acropolis and Acropolis Museum are on the agenda with entrance included. By evening, you'll walk through the neighborhoods of Anafiotika, Thissio, Monastiraki, and Plaka.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Panoramic tour of Athenian Neoclassical Center
- Visit Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
- Visit Gate of Hadrian
- Visit Panathenaic Stadium
- Visit Acropolis with entrance fee included
- Acropolis Museum tour with entrance fee included
- Evening walking tour through Anafiotika, Thissio, Monastiraki, and Plaka
Optional Activities
- Explore charming streets of Plaka at your own pace
Landmarks Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Gate of Hadrian Panathenaic Stadium Acropolis Acropolis Museum Anafiotika Thissio Monastiraki Plaka - Day 3
Athens to Mykonos
You'll head to Piraeus port and board a ferry to Mykonos. The Aegean Sea crossing gives you time on the sun-soaked deck taking in the water and sky. When you arrive, our representative meets you and helps with the hotel transfer. You'll have the rest of the day to relax and soak in the laid-back island feeling.
Included Activities
- Ferry transfer from Piraeus to Mykonos
Landmarks Mykonos - Day 4
Mykonos
This day is free to explore Mykonos on your own terms. You can hit the beaches, walk through shops, and check out the local nightlife scene. Food here focuses on fresh vegetables, olive oil, and fragrant spices, so there's plenty to try. If you want, a short ferry ride gets you to Delos, the legendary birthplace of Apollo and Artemis.
Optional Activities
- Visit nearby island of Delos
- Explore beaches
- Shop at glamorous stores
- Experience nightlife
- Dine on Mediterranean cuisine
Landmarks Delos - Day 5
Mykonos to Santorini
Start with breakfast, then your private vehicle arrives to take you to the port. You'll board a fast ferry heading to Santorini. Fira, the capital, sits on cliffs overlooking the volcano with its white houses creating those famous views. Our representative will be there to welcome you and handle your hotel check-in. Later, wander the narrow streets at your own pace.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Ferry transfer from Mykonos to Santorini
Landmarks Fira - Day 6
Santorini
You have the full day free to explore Santorini however you want. Walk through the charming streets and take in what the island has to offer. There's an option to join a sailboat tour to the small islands of Nea and Palea Kameni, where you can see the hot springs with their distinctive green and yellow colored waters.
Optional Activities
- Sailboat tour to Santorini Caldera, Nea, and Palea Kameni with hot springs
Landmarks Santorini Caldera Nea Kameni Palea Kameni - Day 7
Santorini to Crete (Heraklion)
You'll transfer to Athinios port and board a ferry heading to Crete. Once you land in Heraklion, the capital and legendary home of King Minos and the Minotaur, you'll pick up your rental car and drive to your hotel.
Included Activities
- Ferry transfer from Santorini to Heraklion
Landmarks Heraklion - Day 8
Heraklion to Chania
Using your rental car, you'll drive from Heraklion west across the island toward Chania. On the way, stop at the Palace of Knossos, home of King Minos and the Minotaur. You'll also go through Rethymnon, which sits between mountains and the Mediterranean. The route takes you through the island's interior on well-maintained roads, covering about 140 kilometers total before you check into your Chania hotel.
Included Activities
- Self-drive rental car from Heraklion to Chania
Optional Activities
- Visit Palace of Knossos
- Visit Rethymnon
Landmarks Palace of Knossos Rethymnon 
- Day 9
Chania
You're free to use your rental car and find what Chania has to offer. Visit beaches like Balos, Elafonissi, or Falassarna if you want to get out to the water. For those interested in hiking, Samaria Gorge is an option to consider.
Optional Activities
- Visit Balos beach
- Visit Elafonissi beach
- Visit Falassarna beach
- Trek Samaria Gorge
Landmarks Balos Beach Elafonissi Beach Falassarna Beach Samaria Gorge - Day 10
Chania to Heraklion
Spend the morning relaxing in Chania, doing some shopping, or checking out places and beaches you might have missed. In the afternoon, drive back to Heraklion, check into your hotel, grab dinner, and have a drink at one of the local restaurants in this Cretan capital.
- Meals
- Dinner (Dinner at one of the fantastic restaurants in Heraklion)
Included Activities
- Self-drive rental car from Chania to Heraklion
Optional Activities
- Relax and visit more beaches
- Go shopping in Chania
- Day 11
Heraklion to Rhodes
Return your rental car to the hire company at Heraklion airport, then board a flight to Rhodes, an island known for the Colossus of Rhodes, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world. Our representative meets you at the airport, takes you to your hotel, and fills you in on what to see. The afternoon and evening are open for you to explore.
Included Activities
- Flight from Heraklion to Rhodes
Optional Activities
- Explore Rhodes at your own pace
Landmarks Colossus of Rhodes 
- Day 12
Rhodes
After breakfast, you'll have the full day to explore Rhodes at your own pace. Head to Lindos, one of ancient Rhodes's three major towns. You can visit the Acropolis of Lindos, which sits on a steep rock 116 meters up and acts as a natural watchtower, showing the town's ancient power and wealth. Spend time relaxing in the clear water at Saint Paul's Bay.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit Lindos
- Visit Acropolis of Lindos
- Relax at Saint Paul's Bay
Landmarks Lindos Acropolis of Lindos Saint Paul's Bay - Day 13
Rhodes to Athens
Transfer to Rhodes airport and catch your flight back to Athens. After you arrive, you'll connect to your international flight, which should leave after 12:30 pm.
- End point
- Athens International Airport Eleftherios Venizelos (ATH) Διεθνής Αερολιμένας Αθηνών Ελευθέριος Βενιζέλος, Αττική Οδός, Spata-Loutsa, Attica 190 04, Greece (Athens International Airport)
Included Activities
- Flight from Rhodes to Athens
