Itinerary
- Day 1
Athens
You'll arrive in Athens and get picked up by an English-speaking assistant who takes you to your hotel. Later in the afternoon, your tour representative meets with you to go over what to expect from the city and the trip. After that, the rest of the day is yours to walk around Athens however you'd like.
Optional Activities
- Explore Athens independently
- Day 2
Athens
Start with a leisurely morning on your own, then head to Syntagma Square by 15:40 to see the Changing of the Guards at 16:00. Your vehicle picks you up for a panoramic tour that takes in the Athenian Trilogy, the Presidential Residence, Kallimarmaro Stadium, Zappeion, Temple of Olympian Zeus, and Philopappou Hill where you'll get city views around 19:30. Your guide shares tips for exploring on your own, and there's an optional Athens by Night Walking Tour if you want it.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Changing of the Guards ceremony at Hellenic Parliament
- Panoramic Athens city tour with short photo stops
- Visit to Athenian Trilogy (National Library, University of Athens, Academy of Athens)
- Views of Presidential Residence
- Visit to Kallimarmaro Stadium (Panathenaic Stadium)
- Visit to Zappeion
- Visit to Temple of Olympian Zeus and Hadrian's Gate
- Stop at Philopappou Hill
Optional Activities
- Visit the Acropolis independently
- Explore Monastiraki district
- Dine in Plaka
- Athens by Night Walking Tour through Monastiraki, Plaka, and Anafiotika
Landmarks/POIs Hellenic Parliament National Library of Greece University of Athens Academy of Athens Presidential Residence Kallimarmaro Stadium Zappeion Temple of Olympian Zeus Hadrian's Gate Philopappou Hill Acropolis Monastiraki Plaka Anafiotika Syntagma Square - Day 3
Athens to Mykonos
Transfer to the Port of Piraeus and board a ferry to Mykonos. You can spend time on deck during the Aegean Sea crossing. When you arrive, an English-speaking representative meets you and helps with your hotel transfer and settling in. The rest of the day, relax and get a feel for the island's laid-back pace.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Ferry crossing from Piraeus to Mykonos
Optional Activities
- Explore Mykonos independently
Landmarks/POIs Port of Piraeus Mykonos - Day 4
Mykonos
You have the full day free on Mykonos to check out beaches, browse local shops, or experience the nightlife. The local food focuses on fresh vegetables, olive oil, and aromatic spices, so try some fish and seafood while you're there. If you're interested, take a short ferry over to Delos, the historic island where Apollo and Artemis were born, with roots going back to 3000 BC.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Beach exploration on Mykonos
- Shopping in glamorous shops
- Enjoy nightlife on Mykonos
- Ferry trip to nearby island of Delos
- Explore ancient archaeological sites on Delos
Landmarks/POIs Delos - Day 5
Mykonos
Another day completely free on Mykonos. Spend time on the beaches, eat at restaurants along the water, and wander through the town center's narrow alleys looking for souvenirs and local goods.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Beach time on Mykonos
- Dine at waterfront restaurants
- Shop for souvenirs in town center
- Day 6
Mykonos to Santorini
After breakfast, your private vehicle picks you up and takes you to the port for the fast ferry to Santorini. Once you arrive, you'll see Fira, the capital, with its white houses sitting on cliffs overlooking the volcano. An English-speaking representative helps with hotel transfer and gives you island information. From there, spend the rest of the day exploring the narrow streets and getting to know Santorini.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Ferry crossing from Mykonos to Santorini
Optional Activities
- Explore Santorini independently
Landmarks/POIs Fira - Day 7
Santorini
You have a free day to spend however you'd like on Santorini. There's an optional sailboat tour to Nea and Palea Kameni islands inside the caldera if you want to see the natural hot springs with their green and yellow waters. The views back toward Fira make for great photos.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Sailboat tour to Nea and Palea Kameni islands
- Visit natural hot springs
- Explore Santorini independently
Landmarks/POIs Nea Kameni Palea Kameni - Day 8
Santorini
Another free day on the island. Relax on beaches made of volcanic or black sand, have dinner by the water, and spend time watching some of the beautiful sunsets Santorini is known for.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Relax on volcanic or black sand beaches
- Dine by the sea
- Watch sunset on Santorini
- Day 9
Santorini to Athens
Head to Athinios port at the scheduled time and board the ferry back to Athens. Later in the evening, you arrive at Piraeus and transfer to your hotel so you can rest and sleep well before your last day.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Ferry crossing from Santorini to Athens
Landmarks/POIs Athinios Port Port of Piraeus - Day 10
Departure
Transfer to Athens International Airport at the appointed time. Check in your luggage and take care of any tax-free shopping refunds before heading home.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Landmarks/POIs Athens International Airport
