Itinerary
- Day 1
Athens
You'll arrive in Athens and connect with your assistant who handles the transfer to your hotel. After checking in and getting the rundown on what's ahead, head out to explore the center of the city. Wander through Plaka's narrow streets where you can catch views of the Acropolis from different angles, then grab some ouzo and traditional meze at one of the local spots.
- Start point
- Athens International Airport Eleftherios Venizelos (ATH) Διεθνής Αερολιμένας Αθηνών Ελευθέριος Βενιζέλος, Αττική Οδός, Spata-Loutsa, Attica, Greece (Athens international airport)
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Walk in the center of Athens
- Explore Plaka area
- Enjoy ouzo and meze with Acropolis views
Landmarks Acropolis Plaka 
- Day 2
Athens
This morning starts with a private walking tour focused on ancient Athens. Head up to the Acropolis hill to see the Parthenon and Erectheion, then visit the Acropolis Museum to understand what you're looking at. From there, walk along Andrianou Street in Plaka, check out the Roman Agora and Monastiraki Square, chat with some locals, and sample street food as you go.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Private walking tour of Acropolis with Parthenon and Erectheion
- Acropolis Museum visit
- Walk Andrianou Street in Plaka
- Explore Roman Agora
- Visit Monastiraki Square
Optional Activities
- Taste street food
- Meet locals
Landmarks Parthenon Erectheion Acropolis Museum Roman Agora Monastiraki Square - Day 3
Athens to Naxos
Transfer over to Piraeus port and board a hydrofoil heading to Naxos. Once you arrive at this Cyclades island, you'll walk through the Old Town with its white-washed buildings and narrow passages that lead down to the port. Settle into a waterfront bar or restaurant with views and try some seafood meze while watching the water.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Hydrofoil transfer to Naxos
Optional Activities
- Walk the Old Town maze
- Visit the picturesque port
- Enjoy seafood meze at waterfront restaurants
Landmarks Naxos Old Town 
- Day 4
Naxos
You have the day free to relax at Agios Prokopios beach, but if you want more activity, there's a guided tour option. That tour includes the ancient Temple of Demeter, a traditional pottery workshop, Kitron liqueur tasting at a local distillery, and finishing up at the Olive Press Museum for olive oil tasting.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Day tour of Naxos
- Visit Temple of Demeter
- Visit local pottery workshop
- Taste Kitron liqueur at traditional distillery
- Olive oil tasting at Olive Press Museum
- Enjoy Agios Prokopios beach
Landmarks Temple of Demeter Agios Prokopios Beach - Day 5
Naxos
Board a traditional boat for a full day on the water heading to the Koufonisia islands. You'll swim in clear water, explore volcanic caves, and snorkel throughout the day. Lunch comes in the form of a light BBQ-style meal with your choice of soft drinks or wine included.
- Meals
- Lunch (BBQ-style meal with soft drinks or wine)
Included Activities
- Koufonisia full day cruise
- Swimming in crystal clear waters
- Snorkeling with provided equipment
Landmarks Koufonisia Islands - Day 6
Naxos to Santorini
Travel to Naxos port and take a cruise to Santorini, arriving at this volcanic island. Get settled at your hotel and use the rest of the day to explore Oia and Fira on your own. Both villages sit dramatically on the Caldera cliffs with white-washed buildings and the blue sea below.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Cruise to Santorini
Optional Activities
- Walk through Oia village
- Walk through Fira village
Landmarks Oia Fira Santorini Caldera 
- Day 7
Santorini
During the day, relax at your hotel or use the pool. Later in the evening, you'll board a luxury catamaran for a sunset sail around the island. You'll swim and snorkel in the blue water, then have a BBQ dinner onboard as the sun sets across the Aegean.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (BBQ dinner on catamaran with grilled food)
Included Activities
- Santorini luxury catamaran cruise with sunset sail
Optional Activities
- Relax at hotel pool or beach
Landmarks Santorini 
- Day 8
Santorini
You have the day free, with an optional morning trip to Red Beach. If you want evening activity, there's a night hike along the Fira-Oia trail that's way less crowded than doing it during the day. The hike includes wine tasting and dinner at Assyrtiko Restaurant, where you'll see villages lit up at night, catch volcano views, and have authentic Greek food with four volcanic wines.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit Red Beach
- Night hike on Fira-Oia trail
- Wine tasting of four volcanic Santorini wines
- Dinner at Assyrtiko Restaurant
Landmarks Red Beach Fira-Oia Hiking Trail Assyrtiko Restaurant - Day 9
Santorini to Crete
Transfer to port for a cruise to Crete, Greece's largest island. After a 2.5-hour drive to your hotel in Chania, you'll have the evening to walk around the charming old port area. Check out waterfront restaurants and try some traditional local dishes that Chania is known for.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Cruise to Crete
Optional Activities
- Visit the old port
- Taste traditional local recipes
Landmarks Chania Old Port 
- Day 10
Chania
Join a guided tour through seven villages in the Apokoronas region east of Chania. You'll meet locals, taste traditional Cretan products, stop at a folklore museum, distillery, cheese factory, and bakery. Lunch happens in Fres village where you'll eat traditional food and get a real sense of rural Crete.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional lunch in a kafeneio in Fres village)
Included Activities
- Seven villages of Apokoronas tour
- Visit Gavalochori village and folklore museum
- Visit traditional distillery with Tsikoudia/Raki tasting
- Visit cheese factory with Graviera, Mizithra, and Anthotiros tasting
- Olive oil tasting on warm bread at local bakery
- Traditional lunch at kafeneio in Fres village
Landmarks Gavalochori Village Vrises Village Emprosneros Village Fres Village - Day 11
Chania
The day is yours to relax at your hotel beach or pool. Alternatively, you can travel to Elafonisi on the southwestern coast, one of Greece's best beaches. Walk across shallow turquoise water to reach the nearby island and walk on sand that's a unique mix of white and coral-red.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Relax at hotel beach or pool
- Visit Elafonisi beach
- Walk to Elafonisi island
Landmarks Elafonisi Beach - Day 12
Chania to Athens
Your representative meets you for the transfer to Chania airport and your flight back to Athens, wrapping up your Greece tour.
- End point
- Athens International Airport Eleftherios Venizelos (ATH) Διεθνής Αερολιμένας Αθηνών Ελευθέριος Βενιζέλος, Αττική Οδός, Spata-Loutsa, Attica, Greece (Athens international airport)
