Itinerary
- Day 1
Mykonos
You'll arrive at Mykonos Airport or Port and head to your hotel to get settled in. The afternoon is all yours to spend however you'd like. Take a walk through the whitewashed streets of Chora, soak in that Mediterranean feel, and when hunger hits, grab dinner at a local tavern or find a cocktail spot along the waterfront.
- Start point
- Mykonos National Airport (JMK) Κρατικός Αερολιμένας Μυκόνου, Κρατικός Αερολιμένας Μυκόνου, Mykonos, South Aegean, Greece (Pick up at Mykonos Airport or Port)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Giannloulaki), Hotel (Vienoulas Garden Hotel)
Optional Activities
- Explore the whitewashed streets of Chora (capital town)
- Dine at local taverns (own expense)
- Drink cocktails at waterfront beach bars (own expense)
Landmarks/POIs Chora 
- Day 2
Mykonos
After breakfast, you'll spend the day exploring Mykonos more thoroughly. Check out the Church of Panagia Paraportiani, the Town Hall, and the castle with its harbor views. The Archaeological, Folklore and Maritime Museums are worth a look if you're into that sort of thing. Browse the shopping streets, particularly glamorous Matoyanni Street, then head out to Ano Mera village to see the traditional square and Monastery of Panagia Tourliani. Later, you'll hit a few beaches: Kalafatis, Agios Stefanos, and Agios Giannis.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Giannloulaki), Hotel (Vienoulas Garden Hotel)
Included Activities
- Breakfast at hotel
- Visit Church of Panagia Paraportiani
- Visit Town Hall
- Visit castle situated above the harbour
- Visit Archaeological Museum
- Visit Folklore Museum
- Visit Maritime Museum
- Explore pedestrian shopping streets of Chora
- Explore Matoyanni Street
- Visit Kazarma building
- Visit traditional settlement of Ano Mera village
- Visit Monastery of Panagia Tourliani
- Visit Kalafatis Beach
- Visit Agios Stefanos Beach
- Visit Agios Giannis Beach
Optional Activities
- Dine at traditional cafés and restaurants in Ano Mera village
- Dine at charming cafés and stylish restaurants on Matoyanni Street
Landmarks/POIs Church of Panagia Paraportiani Chora Town Hall Mykonos Castle Archaeological Museum of Mykonos Folklore Museum of Mykonos Maritime Museum of Mykonos Matoyanni Street Kazarma Building Ano Mera Village Monastery of Panagia Tourliani Kalafatis Beach Agios Stefanos Beach Agios Giannis Beach - Day 3
Mykonos to Santorini
You'll have breakfast and then transfer to Mykonos port to catch the hydroboat to Santorini. Once you arrive, you'll go to your hotel to check in. The evening is free, so you can wander around this island where history and nature really do seem to blend together.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Afroditi Venus), Hotel (Hotel Mary Bill)
Included Activities
- Breakfast at hotel
- Hydroboat transfer from Mykonos to Santorini
Optional Activities
- Explore Santorini in the evening
- Day 4
Santorini
Starting with hotel breakfast, you'll head out to explore some of Santorini's beaches. Red Beach on the southern end with its red lava cliffs and blue water is pretty distinctive. From there, White Beach is nearby to check out. You'll also see the archaeological site at Akrotiri, which connects to Minoan civilization and is a major draw for visitors. By evening, you'll have dinner at a local restaurant with fresh fish and traditional dishes.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Afroditi Venus), Hotel (Hotel Mary Bill)
Included Activities
- Breakfast at hotel
- Visit Red Beach
- Visit White Beach
- Visit Akrotiri Archaeological Site
Optional Activities
- Dine at restaurants serving fresh fish and traditional delicacies (own expense)
Landmarks/POIs Red Beach White Beach Akrotiri Archaeological Site - Day 5
Santorini
After breakfast, you'll take things easy with a relaxing day. When evening comes, don't miss the sunset from Oia village perched high on those impressive cliffs overlooking the volcano and Thirassia island. After the sun sets, you'll make your way down to Ammoudi Bay and pick a restaurant there for a romantic dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Afroditi Venus), Hotel (Hotel Mary Bill)
Included Activities
- Breakfast at hotel
- View sunset from Oia village
Optional Activities
- Romantic dinner in Ammoudi Bay (own expense)
- Sunset cruise (not included)
Landmarks/POIs Oia Village Ammoudi Bay - Day 6
Santorini to Heraklion
Following breakfast, you'll transfer to Santorini port and board the hydroboat to Heraklion. After you arrive and check into your hotel, the rest of the day is yours to settle in and get comfortable.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Olympic), Hotel (Hotel Astoria Capsis), Hotel (Ibis Styles Heraklion Central Hotel)
Included Activities
- Breakfast at hotel
- Hydroboat transfer from Santorini to Heraklion
- Day 7
Heraklion
You'll have breakfast at the hotel, then explore Heraklion at your own pace. Wander by Koules fortress at the Venetian port, see the Turkish and Venetian fountains, check out Venetian buildings and the Loggia, or visit the Archaeological Museum, Historical Museum, or Museum of Natural History. If museums aren't your thing, head to one of the beaches on the northern or southern coasts like Matala, Agia Pelagia, or Malia.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Olympic), Hotel (Hotel Astoria Capsis), Hotel (Ibis Styles Heraklion Central Hotel)
Included Activities
- Breakfast at hotel
Optional Activities
- Visit Koules Fortress
- Explore Turkish fountains
- Explore Venetian fountains
- Explore Venetian buildings
- Visit Venetian Loggia
- Visit Archaeological Museum
- Visit Historical Museum
- Visit Museum of Natural History
- Visit Matala Beach
- Visit Agia Pelagia Beach
- Visit Malia Beach
Landmarks/POIs Koules Fortress Venetian Loggia Archaeological Museum of Heraklion Historical Museum of Crete Museum of Natural History of Crete Matala Beach Agia Pelagia Beach Malia Beach - Day 8
Heraklion
After hotel breakfast, you'll dive into Minoan history and art. The Palace of Knossos is the largest Minoan site at over 20,000 square meters, and you'll see colorful murals, red columns, and the throne room. If you'd rather, the Palace of Phaistos is the second most important Minoan site, located on Kastri hill in beautiful natural surroundings.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Olympic), Hotel (Hotel Astoria Capsis), Hotel (Ibis Styles Heraklion Central Hotel)
Included Activities
- Breakfast at hotel
Optional Activities
- Visit Minoan Palace of Knossos
- Visit Minoan Palace of Phaistos
- Knossos Palace private tour in Crete Island (requires min participation of 2 persons) - Includes 3hr private taxi transportation, private English speaking guide for 3hrs, entrance fee for Knossos Palace. Does not include: any meals or drinks
Landmarks/POIs Minoan Palace of Knossos Minoan Palace of Phaistos - Day 9
Heraklion Departure
Following your final breakfast at the hotel, you'll transfer to Heraklion Airport or Port for your flight onward. You'll leave Greece with plenty of memories from this trip.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Breakfast at hotel
- Transfer to Heraklion Airport or Port
