Itinerary
- Day 1
Athens
You'll touch down at Athens airport and get transferred to your hotel. After that, the day is completely yours to settle in or start wandering around this historic city whenever you feel like it.
Optional Activities
- Explore the historic city of Athens
- Visit the Acropolis
- Marvel at the Parthenon
- Stroll through Athens neighborhoods
Landmarks/POIs Acropolis Parthenon - Day 2
Athens
Today you have the whole day free in Athens. Wander through Plaka with its narrow streets, shops, and tavernas, or head up to the Acropolis and its museum. You could also grab coffee at Syntagma Square and watch the guards change if you prefer a more relaxed pace.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Stroll through Plaka district
- Visit the Acropolis and its museum
- Watch the changing of the guards at Syntagma Square
- Enjoy coffee at Syntagma Square
Landmarks/POIs Plaka Syntagma Square Acropolis Museum - Day 3
Athens to Olympia
Starting early, you'll drive along the coast and stop at the Corinth Canal. Then you're off to see the Theatre of Epidaurus and the archaeological site at Mycenae where the Lion Gate and Tomb of Agamemnon are. After passing through the Peloponnese landscape, you'll reach Olympia for dinner and the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Group lunch), Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus
- Short photo stop in Nauplion
- Visit Mycenae archaeological site
- See the Lion Gate at Mycenae
- See the Tomb of Agamemnon at Mycenae
- Stop at Corinth Canal
Landmarks/POIs Corinth Canal Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus Mycenae Lion Gate Tomb of Agamemnon - Day 4
Olympia to Delphi
You'll spend the morning at Olympia exploring the Temple of Zeus remains, the Ancient Stadium, and the Archaeological Museum. After lunch with the group, it's a drive across the Corinthian Bay bridge and through Nafpaktos and Itea before arriving in Delphi for dinner and overnight.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Group lunch), Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Olympia archaeological site (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
- See remains of Temple of Zeus
- See Ancient Stadium at Olympia
- Visit Archaeological Museum at Olympia
- See the bridge crossing Corinthian Bay
- Visit Nafpaktos (Lepanto)
- Visit Itea
Landmarks/POIs Olympia Temple of Zeus Ancient Stadium Archaeological Museum of Olympia Nafpaktos Itea - Day 5
Delphi to Kalabaka
The archaeological site at Delphi takes up your morning, including the Sanctuary of Apollo with its valley views and the museum. Late group lunch happens there, then you'll drive to Kalabaka at the base of the Meteora rock formations for dinner and an overnight stay.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Late group lunch), Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Delphi archaeological site
- Visit Sanctuary of Apollo at Delphi
- Visit Archaeological Museum at Delphi
Landmarks/POIs Delphi Sanctuary of Apollo Archaeological Museum of Delphi Meteora - Day 6
Kalabaka to Athens
After hotel breakfast, you'll visit one of the active Meteora monasteries sitting high on those massive rock formations, where you can see Byzantine art. By early afternoon you're heading back to Athens through Trikala, Lamia, and Thermopylae with a quick stop for the Leonidas statue. You'll be back in Athens by early evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Meteora
- Visit one of the active monasteries at Meteora
- See Byzantine art at Meteora monasteries
- See Statue of Leonidas at Thermopylae
- Stop at Thermopylae
Landmarks/POIs Meteora Thermopylae Statue of Leonidas - Day 7
Athens to Paros
After breakfast, you'll head to the Athens port and take a high-speed ferry to Paros. Once you arrive, local representatives meet you and take you to your hotel. The rest of your afternoon and evening is free to walk around Parikia, the main port town.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Board high-speed ferry to Paros
Optional Activities
- Explore Parikia city
- Explore the charming city of Paros
Landmarks/POIs Parikia - Days 8 - 10
Paros
You have three days here to check out Paros at your own pace. The island has nearly 7,000 years of history, including the 6th century Panagia Katapoliani church, beautiful white-sand beaches, and charming villages with white buildings and narrow streets filled with flowers. Optional excursions are available through your hotel if you want something organized.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Book optional excursions at hotel
- Visit Panagia Katapoliani church
- Explore white-sand beaches
- Explore picturesque villages
- Explore the island of Paros
Landmarks/POIs Panagia Katapoliani - Day 11
Paros to Naxos
After breakfast and meeting your group in the lobby, you'll transfer to the port and take a ferry to Naxos. Local representatives greet you when you arrive and get you to your hotel. You'll have the rest of the day free to relax at the hotel or start exploring Naxos city and its port area.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Board ferry to Naxos
Optional Activities
- Explore Naxos city
- Explore the port area
Landmarks/POIs Naxos - Days 12 - 14
Naxos
Three days to explore Naxos on your own. This is the largest island in the Cyclades with some of the longest white-sand beaches around, olive tree valleys, and the old Venetian citadel in the city with streets that haven't changed since the 1500s. Your hotel can arrange optional excursions if you're interested.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Book optional excursions at hotel
- Explore white-sand beaches
- Climb the winding streets of the old Venetian citadel
- Explore Naxos city
- Explore the island of Naxos
Landmarks/POIs Venetian Citadel - Day 15
Naxos to Santorini
You'll grab breakfast, meet up in the lobby, then transfer to the port for a ferry to Santorini. After arriving, local representatives help you get to your hotel. Your afternoon and evening are open to start discovering this iconic island at your own pace.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Board ferry to Santorini
Optional Activities
- Explore Santorini
Landmarks/POIs Santorini - Days 16 - 18
Santorini
Three days to explore Santorini. You'll see whitewashed villages perched on dramatic cliffs, volcanic black-sand beaches, and those famous sunsets. The island has plenty of charm and mystery to discover. If you want guided activities, your hotel can set up optional excursions for you.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Book optional excursions at hotel
- Explore whitewashed villages
- Enjoy views of sea cliffs
- Visit black-sand beaches
- Watch the sunset
- Explore the island of Santorini
Landmarks/POIs Santorini - Day 19
Santorini to Athens
After hotel breakfast and meeting representatives, you'll head to the port for a high-speed ferry back to Athens. You'll arrive in the afternoon and get transferred to your hotel. The evening is yours to walk around Plaka and Monastiraki, and maybe catch a sunset from a rooftop wine bar overlooking the Acropolis.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Board speed ferry to Athens
Optional Activities
- Explore Plaka area
- Explore Monastiraki area
- Enjoy wine on a rooftop with Acropolis views
Landmarks/POIs Plaka Monastiraki - Day 20
Athens
Breakfast at your hotel, then meet your representatives in the lobby for your transfer to the airport. Your tour ends here as you head home.
- Meals
- Breakfast
