Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Athens
Athens - Day 2
Athens to Heraklion
Athens to Heraklion- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at a local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Guided sightseeing orientation drive - Syntagma Square, Temple of Zeus, Panathenaic Stadium
- Visit to the Acropolis
Landmarks Syntagma Square Temple of Zeus Panathenaic Stadium Acropolis - Day 3
Heraklion
Heraklion- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour of Heraklion
- View Venetian Walls
- View St. Minas Cathedral
- View Church of St. Titus
- Taste traditional bougatsa pastry
Landmarks Venetian Walls St. Minas Cathedral Church of St. Titus - Day 4
Heraklion to Naxos
Heraklion to Naxos- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- High-speed ferry crossing to Naxos
- Guided sightseeing of Naxos town - cobblestone alleys and Venetian castles
- Taste famous citrus spoon dessert (glyko tou koutalio) at a local kafenio
Landmarks Naxos Town - Day 5
Naxos
Naxos- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Optional excursion to explore further afield
- Stroll charming streets shopping for souvenirs
- Sample locally produced olives, grapes, figs, and citrus fruit
- Discover ancient Greek ruins
- Relax on beautiful beaches
- Day 6
Naxos to Paros
Naxos to Paros- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at a local restaurant)
Included Activities
- High-speed ferry crossing to Paros
- Guided sightseeing tour of Parikia
- Visit to Panagia Ekatontapiliani (Church of a Hundred Doors)
Landmarks Panagia Ekatontapiliani - Day 7
Paros to Athens
Paros to Athens- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Ferry crossing back to Athens
Optional Activities
- Visit a museum
- Take the tram to the coast
- Explore the Plaka district
- Dine at tavernas in the Plaka district
Landmarks Plaka - Day 8
Athens to Istanbul
Athens to Istanbul- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Flight to Istanbul
- Visit to the Spice Market
- Sample authentic Turkish Delight
- Bosphorus River cruise
Optional Activities
- Try typical Turkish dishes for dinner
Landmarks Spice Market Bosphorus River - Day 9
Istanbul
Istanbul- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided sightseeing tour
- Visit to the Roman Hippodrome
- Visit to the Blue Mosque
- Visit to the Hagia Sophia
- Visit to the Grand Bazaar
Landmarks Roman Hippodrome Blue Mosque Hagia Sophia Grand Bazaar - Day 10
Istanbul
Istanbul- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit museums
- Browse shops
- Try authentic Turkish coffee with baklava
- Explore the Basilica Cistern
Landmarks Basilica Cistern - Day 11
Istanbul
Istanbul- Meals
- Breakfast











