Itinerary
- Day 1
Athens
Optional Activities
- Complimentary airport transfer from Athens International Airport (ATH)
- Explore Psyrri district - traditional Greek cafes with local cuisine
- Dinner with tour leader (optional)
- Visit traditional tavernas in Plaka area at the foot of the Acropolis
Landmarks Psyrri Plaka Acropolis 
- Day 2
Athens
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Welcome meeting with tour leader
- Athens metro travel to Syntagma Square
- Viewing of changing of the guard ceremony at tomb of the Unknown Soldier
- Walk through National Gardens
- Walking tour of Plaka district
- Exploration of markets around Monastiraki
- Guided tour of the Acropolis including Temple of Athena Nike, Parthenon, and Erechtheion
- Walk through Anafiotika district
Optional Activities
- Visit Acropolis Museum - highly acclaimed museum with layers of history and ancient Athenian neighbourhood ruins excavated beneath it (refurbished in 2019)
- Lunch in Plaka district - traditional Greek tavernas serving Tiropita, Kolokithopita, or Spanakopita
- Dinner in Athens - tour leader can provide recommendations
Landmarks Syntagma Square Hellenic Parliament Building Tomb of the Unknown Soldier National Gardens Hadrian's Arch Plaka Monastiraki Acropolis Temple of Athena Nike Parthenon Erechtheion Anafiotika Acropolis Museum - Day 3
Athens to Syros
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Ferry to Syros from Piraeus harbour with reserved seating
Optional Activities
- Coastal walk from Kini to Galissas - approximately 4.7km with 100m ascent and descent, taking around two hours
- Picnic lunch or dine in local taverna at Kini
- Swimming on long beach near Galissas with shallow waters
- Explore village of Galissas around small harbour
Landmarks Piraeus Harbour Ermoupouli Harbour Galissas Kini 
- Day 4
Syros
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Coastal walk with tour leader from Azolimnos to Vari - approximately 4km, taking around one and a half hours
- Swimming and beach relaxation at Vari
- Lunch in nearby tavern at Vari
- Public bus tour of the island
- Visit loukoumi (Greek sweet similar to Turkish Delight) factory
- Walk to Ano Syros - medieval village with tiered white and sand-coloured buildings
- View Capuchin Church at top of Ano Syros
- Explore old castle gates and old town area of Ano Syros
- Dinner with tour leader in Ermoupolis
Landmarks Azolimnos Vari Ano Syros Capuchin Church Ermoupolis - Day 5
Syros to Paros
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Ferry to Paros from Ermoupoli
Optional Activities
- Coastal walk from Posidonia with views from lighthouse
- Coastal walk from Vari to Khroussa
- Coastal walk from Agathopes to Mega Gialos
- Explore Ermoupoli - island's capital with free time to discover and dine
Landmarks Posidonia Vari Khroussa Agathopes Mega Gialos Ermoupolis Mount Profitis Ilias 
- Day 6
Paros
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Byzantine road walk from Lefkes to Prodromos - easy walk taking around two hours
- Stop at local cafe in Prodromos for homemade ice cream and baklava
- Lunch or further coast walk in Piso Livadi
- Relax on Golden Beach
- Cooking lesson of traditional Greek cuisine at Hotel Anezina
Landmarks Lefkes Prodromos Piso Livadi Golden Beach Ekatontapiliani Church - Day 7
Paros
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Full day boat trip aboard traditional Greek caique with swimming and barbecue lunch
- Diving trips with local oceanographers from Golden Beach
- Snorkelling trips with local oceanographers from Golden Beach (suitable for beginners)
- Visit Naoussa - coastal white village with wineries and jam producers, Old Port area with traditional tavernas
- Visit Parikia - Church of 100 Doors, Byzantine site of Panagia Ekatontapyliani, old Venetian fortress on hilltop, 8th century BC waterfront cemetery, Paros Archaeological Museum
Landmarks Golden Beach Naoussa Parikia Church of 100 Doors Panagia Ekatontapyliani Venetian Fortress Parikia Paros Archaeological Museum - Day 8
Paros to Naxos
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Ferry to Naxos from Parikia
- Tour around network of alleyways and courtyards
- Tour of kastro (castle)
Optional Activities
- Explore Parikia before ferry departure
- Lunch in Naxos town (recommendations provided by tour leader)
Landmarks Parikia Portara Naxos Town Kastro 
- Day 9
Naxos
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Bazeos tower - Venetian monastery from 17th century
- Visit Halki - town with Byzantine era churches
- Morning coffee stop in Halki town square
- Visit Moni - village with monastery featuring sixth century frescoes
- Walk from Kinidaros to Eggares - approximately two hours covering approximately seven kilometres
Optional Activities
- Lunch in Moni or Kinidaros
- View Stavros Keramotis viewpoint outside Moni with 360-degree views of island
- Travel by bus to Eggares instead of walking
- Visit Olive Press Museum in Eggares to learn about olive oil process
- Explore Eggares - small farming village with pretty churches and restored olive presses
Landmarks Tragea Region Bazeos Tower Halki Moni Stavros Keramotis Kinidaros Eggares Olive Press Museum - Day 10
Naxos
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Full day boat trip to Delos and Mykonos islands
- Visit Delos - ancient island with Temple of Apollo, Terrace of Lions, 3rd century BC theatre, ancient town, and Mount Kynthos (113 metres)
- Explore Mykonos - explore winding streets with boutique and exclusive shops, view iconic windmills
Landmarks Delos Temple of Apollo Terrace of Lions Mount Kynthos Mykonos Mykonos Windmills - Day 11
Naxos to Santorini
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Ferry to Santorini
Optional Activities
- Wine tasting at Avanti Estate in Messaria
- Wine tasting at another winery in area
- Dinner with tour leader in Fira
- Local bus transport to Fira and return to hotel
Landmarks Messaria Avanti Estate Fira 
- Day 12
Santorini
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Coastal walk from hotel to Fira to Oia - moderate walk, approximately 4 hours covering 8 kilometres
- Coffee shop stop during walk
- Explore Oia - one of most photogenic places on Santorini with cave houses and captain houses
- Local bus from halfway point back to Fira
- Local bus from Oia to Fira
- Walk short distance from Fira to hotel (around 20 minutes)
- Visit Museum of Ancient Thira
- Visit Pre-historic Museum of Thera
- Dining and sunset viewing in Oia
Landmarks Fira Oia Museum of Ancient Thira Pre-historic Museum of Thera - Day 13
Santorini
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Cruise to active volcano with dramatic path to caldera peak (approximately one hour walk, steep in places)
- Swimming in sea and warm springs
- Visit Thirassia island with relaxation in bay
- Climb through hillside village of Thirassia
- Walk around vineyards of Thirassia
- Lunch on Thirassia
Landmarks Santorini Caldera Thirassia 
- Day 14
Santorini
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Complimentary airport transfer to Santorini Airport (JTR)
Landmarks Santorini Airport 
