On this 9-day trip you will have the opportunity to visit Athens, Greece’s legendary capital city, as well as two of the most famous and beautiful Greek islands Mykonos and Santorini. Your trip begins with an awe-inspiring city tour of Athens that includes all the major archeological sights as well as the New Acropolis Museum. Continue your Greek adventure with a ferry ride to Mykonos. Here, you will have ample opportunity to enjoy beautiful sandy beaches as well as the sparkling sea as you sail to the small islands of Rhenia and Delos. Finally, arrive in Santorini, a unique island with breathtaking views. Here, you will have the chance to learn about Cycladic cuisine and the island’s distinctive wines at a cooking class that takes place at a local vineyard. Relax and soak up the splendor of magnificent Greece!
Athens Airport – Athens
Upon arrival, meet your escort at the airport and transfer to your hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure.
Parthenon – New Acropolis Museum – Cape Sounion
After breakfast, seize the day in Athens and visit some of the most important landmarks and sights of the historical center. See the Greek Parliament, the Monument to the Unknown Soldier, the National Gardens, The Anglican Church of St. Paul, Zappeion Hall, the Temple of Zeus, Hadrian’s Arch, the famous Plaka district, the Acropolis and the New Acropolis Museum. In the afternoon, consider joining an optional tour to Cape Sounion.
Meals: Breakfast
Piraeus Port – Mykonos Port – Mykonos
Today you will set off for one of the most famous of the Greek Islands — Mykonos! A driver will greet you at your hotel and transfer you to Piraeus Port to catch an early morning ferry (7am). Cruise across the Aegean Sea on a high-speed ferry from Piraeus to Mykonos. The trip should take approximately 2.5 hours. Upon arrival at the port of Mykonos, you will be driven to your hotel. Your driver will greet you as you disembark from the boat. Spend your first day in Mykonos at your leisure.
Meals: Breakfast
Free day
Free time to explore the alleys and the beautiful sights of Mykonos; the Venice of Greece!
Meals: Breakfast
Free day
Another day at leisure to soak up some sun, explore the bustling town of Mykonos or enjoy the facilities of your hotel. Alternatively, follow our suggested optional excursion to ancient Delos.
Meals: Breakfast
Mykonos Port – Santorini Port – Santorini
Enjoy breakfast at your hotel, then check out and prepare for the trip to Santorini. Your driver will meet you in the lobby of your hotel and transfer you to the port where you will catch the high-speed ferry to Santorini. After approximately 2.5 hours, you will witness the magnificent island of Santorini come into view, with its romantic whitewashed villages perched high atop the cliffs overlooking the dazzling caldera. As you disembark the ferry, your driver will be waiting for you right outside the vessel to transfer you to your hotel. Check in and enjoy the day at your leisure.
Meals: Breakfast
Free day
The day is yours to explore this incredible island on your own, however you wish.
Meals: Breakfast
Free day
Another day at leisure for you to explore this unique island. Alternatively, you can follow our optional boat excursion to the caldera islands. We will visit the volcano, the hot springs, little Thirassia island and we will end at Amoudi bay, the little port of Oia. We will climb up to Oia village and admire one of the best sunsets in the Aegean. Later, you will be transferred back to your hotel.
Meals: Breakfast
Santorini – Santorini Airport
Your Greek Islands Great Escape sadly comes to an end today. We hope you have had an unforgettable time exploring this magnificent land. Today you will be driven to the airport in Santorini by private transfer to catch your flight back home.. We wish you pleasant travels and hope you come back again soon!
