Itinerary
- Day 1
Athens
You'll arrive in Athens and get transferred to your hotel. After settling in, the rest of the day is open for you to wander around the city on your own terms and get a feel for this ancient place.
Optional Activities
- Explore Athens independently
- Day 2
Athens
Start with a guided tour through Athens that covers key monuments including Panathinaikos Stadium, Temple of Olympian Zeus, and Parliament. Then head to the Acropolis to see its iconic structures in person, followed by time at the Acropolis Museum. Later in the afternoon, you'll have leisure time to walk through Plaka's charming old quarter, check out shops along Ermou Street, and explore at your own pace.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Panoramic tour of Athens monuments including Panathinaikos Stadium, Zappeion, Temple of Olympian Zeus, Hadrian's Arch, Syntagma Square, Parliament, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Schliemann's House, Academy, University, and National Library
- Guided visit to the Acropolis including Propylaea, Temple of Athena Nike, Parthenon, and Erechtheion
- Guided exploration of the Acropolis Museum
Optional Activities
- Shopping for souvenirs along Ermou Street
- Leisure exploration of Plaka neighborhood
Landmarks Panathinaikos Stadium Zappeion Temple of Olympian Zeus Hadrian's Arch Syntagma Square Parliament Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Schliemann's House Academy University of Athens National Library of Greece Old Parliament Propylaea Temple of Athena Nike Parthenon Erechtheion Acropolis Museum Plaka Ermou Street - Day 3
Athens to Santorini
Early this morning you'll head to Piraeus port and catch a local ferry to Santorini. The ride takes you from mainland Greece out to the island. Once you arrive and transfer to your hotel, the rest of the day is yours to settle in and relax however you like.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Explore Santorini independently
- Day 4
Santorini
You have the full day on Santorini to do what interests you. Walk along the dramatic lava cliffs, spend time at pristine beaches with their clear blue waters, or wander through the island's whitewashed buildings with their blue roofs. If you time it right, head to Oia for the sunset. You could also hike scenic paths, try local cuisine and wines, or visit the Akrotiri archaeological site from the Minoan Bronze Age if history appeals to you.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit Oia for sunset viewing
- Scenic walks around the island
- Taste local Santorini wines
- Visit Akrotiri archaeological site (Minoan Bronze Age ruins)
- Enjoy local cuisine
- Explore pristine beaches
Landmarks Oia Akrotiri - Day 5
Santorini to Crete
After breakfast, you'll make your way to the port and catch a high-speed ferry from Santorini to Heraklion in Crete. Once you arrive in Crete, transfer to your hotel and spend the rest of the day at leisure to rest up from the journey.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Explore Heraklion independently
- Day 6
Crete
Explore Crete on your own schedule. You can try distinctive Cretan food, walk through the ancient Knossos ruins to learn about Minoan civilization, or head to Elounda's beaches for swimming and relaxing. If history interests you, consider taking a boat ride out to Spinalonga island to see what's there.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Explore ancient ruins of Knossos
- Taste Cretan cuisine
- Visit pristine beaches of Elounda
- Boat ride to Spinalonga island
Landmarks Knossos Elounda Spinalonga - Day 7
Crete
Your time in Greece wraps up today. You'll transfer to the airport to catch your onward flight home.
