Day 1: Travel day Board your overnight flight to Athens today. Athens2 nights Day 2: Arrival in Athens Included meal: Welcome dinnerClose your eyes and take in the smell of orange blossoms and olive trees—you’re in Greece. Meet your Tour Director and fellow travelers at tonight’s welcome dinner, served with beer or wine. Day 3: Sightseeing tour of Athens Included meal: BreakfastNothing can prepare you for the sheer sense of awe you’ll feel when you come face-to-face with Athens, where ancient architecture and artifacts coexist with modern life. Meet up with your dedicated local guide, who will introduce you to the highlights of this bustling capital.
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Day 4: Ferry to Mykonos & sightseeing tour Included meals: Breakfast, DinnerWe’re off to the islands! Travel by ferry to Mykonos and join your Tour Director on a walk through Mykonos Town’s narrow, labyrinthian streets bursting with cafes, galleries, and shops. Surrender to the soft, salty air on The Island of The Winds.
Day 5: Free day in Mykonos Included meal: BreakfastWant to add another island to your list? Add an optional excursion to legendary Delos for a guided tour steeped in history and Greek mythology. Not joining the excursion? Use your free day in Mykonos to hit the cobblestones early and take your time. If visiting the island’s famous beach clubs isn’t your speed, head back to Little Venice for a stroll along the Old Harbor; hike down to Armenistis Lighthouse, one of the oldest in Greece; or get lost in Matogianni Street’s shops and galleries. |
Santorini2 nightsDay 6: Ferry to Santorini
Included meal: BreakfastYou’ve seen the photos—now get ready to star in them yourself. Take a ferry to Santorini and enjoy a free afternoon on the island. You can admire the steep cliffs that plunge into the Aegean and the island’s iconic caldera, dotted with whitewashed buildings. You can eat your way through traditional dishes—like moussaka, a hearty eggplant dish, or tomato fritters—then use your free time to explore unique pebbly beaches and crystal clear waters. Looking to expand your palate? Add an excursion to a local winery for a tour and a tasting. Day 7: Sightseeing tour of Santorini Included meal: Breakfast Your guided tour of Santorini will take you from dramatic black-sand beaches to jagged cliff-lined shores and back—a stark contrast to the island’s beloved whitewashed buildings and sprays of bright fuchsia bougainvillea vines.
Athens1 night Day 8: Flight to Athens Included meals: Breakfast, Farewell dinner This afternoon, fly to Athens and celebrate your trip with your group at tonight’s farewell dinner, served with beer or wine. Kali antamos—or “until we meet again.” Day 9: Departure Included meal: Breakfast (excluding early morning departures)Transfer to the airport for your flight home or extend your stay to the Eternal City—Rome—where you’ll traipse across timeworn paths as the city’s monuments keep enduring watch. And if you have the chance to cap off a week of Greek food with a few days of pasta and gnocchi, seize it! |