Itinerary
- Day 1
Departure to Greece
Today your Greece adventure kicks off as you head to this Mediterranean destination. You're ready to dive into ancient wonders and the vibrant culture that makes Greece so distinctive.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Holiday Suites Boutique Hotel)
- Day 2
Athens
You arrive in Athens, the capital and birthplace of democracy. After getting settled at your hotel, you'll prepare for exploring this historic city that's home to the Parthenon and countless ancient monuments scattered throughout.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Holiday Suites Boutique Hotel)
- Day 3
Athens
This morning starts with a panoramic tour covering Athens' main landmarks, then you head to the Acropolis Museum to see artifacts from the archaeological site. Later, you'll wander through Plaka's lively neighborhood browsing restaurants and shops. Grab lunch on your own, then return for a welcome dinner with your fellow travelers.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Welcome dinner)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Holiday Suites Boutique Hotel)
Included Activities
- Panoramic tour of Athens
- Guided visit to the Acropolis Museum
- Welcome dinner
Optional Activities
- Lunch at restaurants and shops in Plaka neighborhood
Landmarks Acropolis Acropolis Museum Plaka - Day 4
Athens
You get an up-close guided tour of the Acropolis and its monuments, including the Parthenon. After that, you'll stop at a local café and workshop to learn about community stories and have a light lunch. The rest of the day is yours to explore Athens independently.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Light lunch at community-minded café)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Galaxy Hotel)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of the Acropolis and monuments including the Parthenon
- Impact Moment visit to community-minded café and workshop
- Light lunch at the café
Optional Activities
- Independent exploration of Athens
Landmarks Parthenon Acropolis - Day 5
Athens to Naxos
An early start gets you to the ferry for Naxos, the largest Cyclades island in the Aegean Sea. You'll take in sea views as the ferry stops at islands along the way. After arriving, you visit the iconic Portara marble gate at the Temple of Apollo, enjoy lunch on your own, then settle into your hotel and meet up for dinner in Naxos Town.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at a nearby restaurant in Naxos Town)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Galaxy Hotel)
Included Activities
- Ferry journey to Naxos
- Visit to Portara (Temple of Apollo marble gate)
- Dinner at a restaurant in Naxos Town
Optional Activities
- Lunch on your own in Naxos
Landmarks Portara Temple of Apollo 
- Day 6
Lesser Cyclades Islands Cruise
You board a sailboat for a full-day cruise around Naxos and the Lesser Cyclades, including Koufonisia. The day includes exploring Kato Koufonisi, swimming in the Aegean Sea, a Greek barbeque lunch with local wines, visiting Ano Koufonisi and its beaches, and stopping at Rina Cave before heading back to your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Greek barbeque lunch with local wines)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Galaxy Hotel)
Included Activities
- Full-day sailboat cruise to Lesser Cyclades islands
- Exploration of Kato Koufonisi
- Greek barbeque lunch with local wines
- Swimming in the Aegean Sea
- Visit to Ano Koufonisi and village exploration
- Stop at Rina Cave
Optional Activities
- Diving or exploring at Rina Cave
Landmarks Kato Koufonisi Ano Koufonisi Rina Cave - Day 7
Naxos Mountain Villages
Today you leave the seaside to explore Naxos's mountain villages. You'll visit Halki, the island's former capital, and stroll through its quiet alleys, then explore the hilltop village of Apiranthos among the locals. Later at a third-generation family-owned distillery, you'll sample local spirits including Kitron liqueur while learning about the distillation process.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner with local spirits tasting and delicious bites at third-generation family-owned distillery)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Olive Green Hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit to Halki village
- Exploration of Apiranthos village
- Tasting of local spirits including Kitron at family-owned distillery
- Learning about distillery machinery and distillation process
Landmarks Halki Apiranthos - Day 8
Naxos to Crete
After a leisurely morning, you board the ferry to Heraklion, Crete in the afternoon. Following approximately three hours at sea, you arrive on Crete, the largest Greek island.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Olive Green Hotel)
Included Activities
- Ferry journey to Heraklion, Crete
- Day 9
Heraklion and Knossos Palace
You start with a walk around Lion's Square, Heraklion's heart, then visit Knossos Palace for a guided tour of the Minoan civilization's major center. Next comes a hands-on cooking class at a women's cooperative café in Archanes where you'll learn traditional Cretan dishes and have lunch. You return to your hotel with free time to relax.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch following hands-on cooking class at women's cooperative café)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Samaria Hotel, Chania)
Included Activities
- Walk around Lion's Square, Heraklion
- Guided tour of Knossos Palace
- Hands-on cooking class at women's cooperative café in Archanes
- Lunch at women's cooperative café
Optional Activities
- Independent exploration of Cretan countryside
Landmarks Lion's Square Knossos Palace 
- Day 10
Heraklion to Chania
The drive from Heraklion toward Chania includes stops along the way. You'll watch pottery demonstrations at Margarites using both new and old wood-fired techniques with shopping opportunities. Later you reach Rethymnon's old town for free time and lunch, then arrive in Chania for dinner at a local restaurant.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at a local restaurant)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Samaria Hotel, Chania)
Included Activities
- Visit to Margarites pottery village
- Pottery demonstration at workshop
- Dinner at local restaurant in Chania
Optional Activities
- Shopping for pottery at Margarites workshops
- Lunch in Rethymnon old town
Landmarks Margarites Rethymnon Old Town 
- Day 11
Chania
You explore Chania's old Venetian Harbor, the 14th century port city's vibrant hub. After strolling narrow streets and having Greek coffee or local pastries, you head to Vouves to see the world's oldest olive tree, estimated at 2,000-4,000 years old. A family-run olive mill and winery follow with oil and wine tasting paired with light charcuterie. You return with the rest of the day at leisure.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Light charcuterie lunch at family-run olive mill and winery)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Samaria Hotel, Chania)
Included Activities
- Exploration of Chania's old Venetian Harbor
- Visit to Vouves and the world's oldest olive tree
- Tasting at family-run olive mill and winery
- Light charcuterie lunch at olive mill and winery
Optional Activities
- Greek coffee and local pastries in Venetian Harbor
- Independent leisure time in Chania
Landmarks Venetian Harbor Vouves Olive Tree - Day 12
Chania
Today you choose your adventure: visit the Archaeological Museum of Chania independently or join a guided tour of Aptera's archaeological site. The afternoon in Chania is yours to spend as you wish. Tonight you celebrate your journey with fellow travelers enjoying dinner and a performance of traditional Cretan folk dances, then join in a dance lesson.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner with performance of traditional Cretan folk dances and dance lesson)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Holiday Suites)
Included Activities
- Dinner and performance of traditional Cretan folk dances
- Dance lesson
Optional Activities
- Independent visit to Archaeological Museum of Chania
- Guided tour of Aptera's archaeological site
- Independent exploration of Chania in the afternoon
Landmarks Archaeological Museum of Chania Aptera - Day 13
Athens
You return to Athens this morning. Spend the afternoon soaking in the city's energy or doing last-minute souvenir shopping. Tonight you gather with fellow travelers for drinks and light fare to celebrate your Greece journey, toasting while the Acropolis glows beautifully against the night sky.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Drink and light fare celebration with fellow travelers
Optional Activities
- Independent exploration of Athens
- Last-minute souvenir shopping
Landmarks Acropolis - Day 14
Departure
Your Greece tour ends today.
