Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Athens
Land in Athens and your Ciconia representative will pick you up for the drive to your hotel. Later in the afternoon you'll attend a welcome meeting with your Tour Director and the rest of the group. Everyone gathers for dinner that evening, so you'll get to try some Greek cuisine right from the start.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Grand Hyatt Hotel or The Atenaeum Hotel), Hotel (Grand Hyatt Hotel or The Athenaeum Hotel)
Included Activities
- Welcome Meeting
Optional Activities
- Group Dinner
- Day 2
Athens City Tour
This morning starts with a guided tour of Athens, driving around to see major landmarks with stops for photos at the Acropolis, Hadrian's Arch, and other historic sites. The afternoon is free to wander on your own. Come evening there's a group dinner with a folklore show and complimentary house wine included.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner with Greek Folklore Show)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Grand Hyatt Hotel or The Atenaeum Hotel), Hotel (Grand Hyatt Hotel or The Athenaeum Hotel)
Included Activities
- Acropolis visit
- Hadrian's Arch photo stop
- Guided city tour of Athens
Landmarks Acropolis Parthenon Acropolis Museum Royal Palace Temple of Zeus Agora Hadrian's Arch - Day 3
Athens to Mykonos
Head to Piraeus port and take a ferry across the Aegean Sea to Mykonos, arriving in the late afternoon. After checking into your hotel, you can walk through the narrow streets and check out the shops and cafes. Dinner happens at Platis Gialos beach, so you'll catch the island atmosphere right away.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at Platis Gialos)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Nimbus Hotel)
Landmarks Platis Gialos Beach 
- Day 4
Mykonos and Delos Island
Start your day with a guide who'll help you navigate Mykonos's maze-like streets around the port. Then you'll take a boat to Delos Island to see the ancient ruins where Apollo and Artemis were supposedly born. Back on Mykonos by evening, head to Little Venice for local seafood and sunset views, then the rest of the night is yours to explore.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Nimbus Hotel)
Included Activities
- Delos Island Visit
- Orientation walk of Mykonos
Landmarks Delos Island Little Venice - Day 5
Mykonos Free Day
Today is completely free to do what you want on Mykonos. Relax on one of the famous beaches, walk through charming villages at your own pace, try the local ice cream shops, or eat seafood at waterfront bars. If you want, head to Little Venice again for the sunset since it's worth seeing more than once.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Nimbus Hotel)
Optional Activities
- Beach club visits
- Party beach activities
- Private transportation rental
- Day 6
Mykonos to Santorini
Ferry from Mykonos to Santorini this morning, and you'll see the Aegean views the whole way with steep cliffs and whitewashed houses coming into view. Once there, walk around the vibrant town to see the blue churches and white buildings. Dinner is at a restaurant in Oia with incredible views out over the water.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at Oia)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (The Majestic Hotel or Orama Hotel)
Landmarks Oia 
- Day 7
Santorini
Join a guided walking tour through Santorini's town center to find the famous landmarks and best viewpoints. Then take a short boat to the volcano's crater and hot springs. Later in the afternoon you'll watch the sunset from a pool up on the cliffs in Oia village. The evening is open for exploring Santorini's nightlife options.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (The Majestic Hotel or Orama Hotel)
Included Activities
- Santorini Walking Tour
- Volcano crater and hot springs boat trip
- Day 8
Santorini Free Day
Spend the whole day exploring Santorini on your own terms. Rent a quadbike or motorcycle to visit the black or white beaches in the south, check out the Archaeological Museum, and see prehistoric settlements. You can also try water sports, visit small villages, or tour local wineries. Pick a place for dinner with Greek wine and village views.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (The Majestic Hotel or Orama Hotel)
Optional Activities
- Quadbike or motorcycle rental
- Black beach visits
- White beach visits
- Archaeological Museum of Thera
- Water sports activities
- Village exploration
- Winery visits
Landmarks Archaeological Museum of Thera - Day 9
Santorini to Athens
After breakfast in Santorini you'll head to the port for the ferry back to Athens, arriving in the late afternoon. Use the free time to revisit favorite spots or find new places you haven't seen yet. Later you'll join the group for a farewell dinner at a traditional taverna with complimentary house wine.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Group Farewell Dinner at a Greek Taverna)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Grand Hyatt Hotel or The Athenaeum Hotel)
- Day 10
Athens to Nafplion via Corinth, Mycenae, and Epidaurus
Following breakfast, travel toward Corinth with your guide. Tour the ancient kingdom of Mycenae, walking through the Atreus Tomb, Lion Gate, and Agamemnon's Royal Palace. Next you'll see the ancient amphitheater in Epidaurus, known for its exceptional acoustics, plus the Sanctuary of Asclepius. Before heading to Nafplion, there's a wine-tasting at a local Nemea winery, then dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Liberty Hotel or Nafplia Luxury Hotel)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Corinth
- Guided tour of Mycenae
- Guided tour of Epidaurus
- Wine-tasting at local winery in Nemea
Landmarks Mycenae Atreus Tomb Lion Gate Agamemnon's Royal Palace Epidaurus Ancient Amphitheater of Epidaurus Sanctuary of Asclepius - Day 11
Nafplion to Olympia
Start with breakfast and take a guided tour of Nafplion through the medieval old town. Then drive through the Arcadia Mountains toward ancient Olympia, where the first Olympics happened back in the 8th century BC. You'll spend the evening at a local family's olive farm and vineyard where they'll serve dinner with traditional music and dances.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at a Local Family Farm)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Europa Olympia Hotel or Aldemar Olympian Village or Asty Hotel)
Included Activities
- Nafplion Guided City Tour
- Arcadia Mountains scenic drive
- Olympia exploration
- Dinner at local family farm with traditional music and dances
Landmarks Nafplion Olympia Arcadia Mountains - Day 12
Olympia to Delphi via Patras
After Greek breakfast, explore the ancient Olympic Site with your guide, checking out the Temple of Hera and Temple of Zeus. Travel along the coast to Patras, the regional capital of Western Greece. From there head inland to Delphi. You'll choose your own restaurant for dinner that evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Kastalia Boutique Hotel or V Hotel)
Included Activities
- Olympia Guided City tour
- Temple of Hera visit
- Temple of Zeus visit
Optional Activities
- Local restaurant dinner in Delphi
Landmarks Temple of Hera Temple of Zeus Patras Delphi 
- Day 13
Delphi to Kalambaka via Thermopylae
Follow the path of ancient Greeks at the Oracle of Delphi, seeing the Temple of Apollo and statues from the Pythian Games. Later travel to Thermopylae, the historic site where King Leonidas and the Spartans made their stand against Persian invaders. Continue through green fields toward the village of Kalambaka.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Divani Meteora Hotel)
Included Activities
- Delphi Sightseeing
- Temple of Apollo exploration
- Thermopylae site visit
Landmarks Delphi Temple of Apollo Thermopylae Kalambaka - Day 14
Kalambaka to Nafplion via Meteora
Have breakfast and then explore the Meteora Monasteries sitting on top of towering rock formations. See the ancient amphitheater in Epidaurus and the Sanctuary of Asclepius. You'll do a wine-tasting at a local winery in Nemea before returning to Nafplion for dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Grand Hyatt Hotel or The Athenaeum Hotel)
Included Activities
- Meteora Monastery visit
- Guided tour of Epidaurus
- Wine-tasting at local winery in Nemea
Landmarks Meteora Epidaurus Sanctuary of Asclepius - Day 15
Departure from Athens
Enjoy your final Greek breakfast before checking out at 11:00 AM. Say goodbye to the friends you've made and use the complimentary airport transfer service available all day to get to the airport for your trip home.
- Meals
- Breakfast
