Athens & The Greek Islands

September 21 - 29, 2027

Tour Highlights

3 Nights - Athens
2 Nights - Santorini
2 Nights - Mykonos
Athens City Tour
The Acropolis & Parthenon
The Acropolis Museum
The Plaka & Syntagma Square
Ancient Olympic Stadium
Mykonos
Delos Tour
Santorini Tour
Santorini Winery Visit & Tasting
Oia Village Walking Tour
Greek Island Ferry Rides

*Passport Required*

Day 1-Overnight Flight

Board your overnight flight to Europe.

Day 2-Arrive Athens

Arrive in Athens, meet your Tour Director and transfer to your hotel. Athens boasts some of the most glorious history in the world. Arguably, the most important civilization of the ancient world flourished in Athens and relives through superb architectural masterpieces. This evening join your fellow travelers for a Welcome Dinner.

Day 3-Athens City Tour

This morning enjoy an Athens City Tour featuring Syntagma Square, the Temple of Zeus and the Ancient Olympic Stadium. Today’s highlight will be a visit to the Acropolis with its incredible Parthenon, the most important site of the city and one of the most recognizable monuments in the world. Then visit the New Acropolis Museum, the modern building houses statues and other masterpieces from the classical era. Later continue to the Plaka, the oldest part of the city, filled with history, restaurants and shopping opportunities. The rest of the day is at your own pace to further explore Athens.

Day 4-Athens-Santorini

This morning transfer to the Port of Piraeus outside of Athens to take a high-speed ferry to one of the most picturesque islands in the world, Santorini, Greece’s most romanticized island, famous for its white-washed buildings and hilltop villages overlooking the Aegean Sea. Visit a local winery to enjoy a Wine Tasting. Santorini is an island with a wine-making tradition as its volcanic soil and special climate combine to give local wines a unique taste. Next travel through the fascinating landscape to the spectacular town of Oia, where the best views of the crater are found. Enjoy an Oia Village Walking Tour to explore this special village and discover why it is one of the most photographed places in all of Greece. Later check into your hotel for a two night stay and enjoy dinner with your fellow travelers.

Day 5-Santorini-Day at leisure

Today is at leisure to explore the island on your own. Perhaps visit the excavation site of ancient Akrotiri, one of the most important prehistoric settlements of the Aegean, the Museum of Prehistoric Thera located in Fira or discover the colorful beaches created by the volcanic eruption. Maybe wander, shop, take photos & enjoy a relaxing Mediterranean meal while enjoying the spectacular views & whitewashed architecture.

Day 6- Santorini-Mykonos

Today take a high-speed ferry to Mykonos, which belongs to the Cyclades, a group of islands in the Aegean Sea. Check into your hotel for a two night stay and enjoy the remainder of the day at leisure to explore the galleries, sandy beaches and iconic landmarks including a row of 16th-century windmills which sit on a hill above Mykonos town.

Day 7- Mykonos Sightseeing

This morning take a ferry to Delos, known as the legendary birthplace of twin gods Artemis & Apollo. Enjoy a Delos Tour featuring the Temple of Apollo, the Sanctuary of Artemis, the Old City, the Theater and the iconic Terrace of the Lions. Enjoy some time to explore on your own & maybe visit the Museum of Delos. Later return to Mykonos & enjoy one of the great restaurants in town this evening on your own.

Day 8- Mykonos-Athens

This morning, enjoy some time at leisure. Relax at a cafe or perhaps do some last minute shopping. This afternoon take a high-speed ferry to Athens. This evening enjoy a Farewell Dinner with your fellow travelers.

Day 9- Athens-Flight Home

Today fly home with wonderful memories of your Athens and the Greek Islands Tour.

OPTIONAL 3 Night Extension

Day 9- ATHENS TO KALAMBAKA

Today travel to Kalambaka. Enjoy a visit to two Meteora Monasteries, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The monasteries are built on spectacular natural sandstone rock pillars and although it is unknown when Meteora was established, hermit
monks were believed to be living among the caves and cutouts in the rocks as early as the 11th century. Later check into your Kalambaka area hotel and enjoy dinner with your fellow travelers.

Day 10- KALAMBAKA TO DELPHI

Today travel to Delphi which clings to the side of Mount Parnassus at 2,000 feet. Here you visit Ancient Delphi to see the
Sanctuary of Apollo, the Doric Temple and Theater. Also visit the Delphi Museum before checking into your hotel in the Delphi area. Dinner is included this evening with your fellow travelers.

Day 11- DELPHI - CAPE SOUNION - ATHENS

Today travel to Cape Sounion and visit the Temple of Poseidon, the ancient Greek god of the sea. Perched on the craggy rocks of Cape Sounion, the temple was built during 444–440 BC. Later arrive in Athens for a one-night stay.

Day 12- ATHENS-Flight Home

Transfer to the Athens Airport and fly home.

Pricing

Double occupancy: $5,794

Single Occupancy: $7,419

Optional Extension

DOuble Occupancy: +$1,150

SIngle Occupancy: +$1,650

TO book this tour please call our office at (843) 656-2450 or fill out a tour inquiry and we will reach out to answer any questions you may have

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