Athens, Mykonos and Santorini
Duration: 8 Days
DAY 1: ATHENS
Arrival at Athens is both a homecoming to the birthplace of Western Civilization and an experience of a vibrant city and its people, in whose eyes you may see traces of legendary heroes! After you check into your hotel, you have some free time to explore the city! By day, the Attica light will lead you to streets filled with pulsating life and colors, a different story in every shop. The culinary delights of the city and the unique cafes, each with a personality of its own, will leave you wanting for more. And by night, you can begin your own Odyssey among the variety of restaurants available for your entertainment.
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DAY 2: ATHENS
Enjoy a morning sightseeing tour of Athens, including a visit to the Acropolis & its Museum, as well as a panoramic tour of the highlights of the city. Return to the hotel in the afternoon. Rest of the day is free.
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DAY 3: ATHENS – MYKONOS
Afternoon transfer to the port for your departure to Mykonos. You will meet our assistant upon arrival and transfer to your hotel. In the afternoon walk along the cobblestone streets of cosmopolitan Chora and enjoy a drink in one of its many cafes. Try local dishes at one of many renowned restaurants and later on discover the world-famous Mykonos night life!
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DAY 4: MYKONOS
Explore the island’s best beaches with fine sand and crystal-clear water that are perfect for fun in the sun! As you take in the beautiful sea-and-sand landscapes, you can enjoy windsurfing, water-skiing and diving. In the afternoon walk to the famous windmills or check out one of the island's monasteries to take in some history. When night falls, start it off with a coffee in Little Venice and continue with dinner at one of the many nice restaurants.
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DAY 5: MYKONOS – SANTORINI
Transfer to the port and take the ferry boat to the island with the most spectacular landscape, breathtaking views of the volcano, black sand beaches and romantic sunsets. Upon arrival, transfer to the hotel and enjoy a free day. Walk around the town of Fira, full of unique shopping and quaint cafes, enjoy a fantastic view from the cliffs of Caldera or Oia.
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DAY 6: SANTORINI
Free day. Take a drive around the island, enjoy swimming at its black, red and white beaches, visit excavations at Akrotiri one of the most important prehistoric settlements of the Aegean. Have lunch or dinner at one of many taverns offering delicious traditional food.
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DAY 7: SANTORINI - ATHENS
Transfer to the port for departure to Piraeus. Upon arrival, transfer to the hotel in Athens. You have free time to venture out and shop in the Plaka district for that perfect gift to take home to friends and family, find a cafe or restaurant and enjoy Greek cuisine one more time, or you can take the tram and visit Flisvos Marina, full of luxury yachts, cafes and seafood restaurants. Whatever direction you decide to take, Athens will always provide the mystery and history that will stay with you all the way home.
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DAY 8: ATHENS DEPARTURE
Transfer to the airport for your departure flight. As your journey comes to an end, we hope that the experiences, sites and memories that you acquired in this land of light, with its deep blue sea, friendly people, and legends of old, will stay with you for a lifetime and will bring you to Greece once more
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