Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Athens
Athens- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome dinner in traditional Greek taverna in Plaka, overlooking the Acropolis)
Included Activities
- Orientation walk of Athens
- Welcome dinner in traditional Greek taverna in Plaka
Landmarks Acropolis Plaka - Day 2
Athens to Paros
Athens to Paros- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (First island dinner)
Included Activities
- Half-day guided sightseeing tour of the Acropolis with professional guide
- Visit to New Acropolis Museum
- Transfer to Athens airport
- 40-minute flight to Paros
- First island dinner
Optional Activities
- Photo stop at Panathenaic Stadium (if time allows)
- Photo stop at Parliament (if time allows)
Landmarks Parthenon Erechtheion Propylaia Temple of Nike Sanctuary of Dionysus Pnyx Hill Odeon of Herodes Atticus Ancient Agora New Acropolis Museum Panathenaic Stadium Parliament Building - Day 3
Paros
Paros- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional Parian lunch in Marpissa), Dinner (Dinner featuring dishes prepared during Greek cooking class)
Included Activities
- Visit to Lefkes village with marble church
- Hike on Byzantine trail
- Visit to Prodromos village
- Hike to Marpissa cultural village
- Traditional Parian lunch with visit to local women's shops
- Greek cooking class with dinner
Landmarks Lefkes Village Marpissa Village - Day 4
Paros to Naxos
Paros to Naxos- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Ferry transfer to Naxos
- Hike from Kouros of Melanes to Ano Potamia
- View of Apano Kastro (Upper Castle)
Optional Activities
- Visit to small distillery producing Kitron (if time allows)
Landmarks Kouros of Melanes Ano Potamia Apano Kastro Halki - Day 5
Naxos
Naxos- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch on the trail during Mount Zeus hike)
Included Activities
- Drive to Santa Marina chapel
- Hike to Mount Zeus summit
Optional Activities
- Swimming
- Visit to old part of Naxos town
- Dinner at tavern of your choice
Landmarks Mount Zeus - Day 6
Naxos to Santorini
Naxos to Santorini- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner featuring local Santorini foods with spectacular sunset view over volcano, islands and sea)
Included Activities
- Ferry transfer to Santorini
- Visit to Acrotiri Bronze Age Minoan settlement
Landmarks Acrotiri - Day 7
Santorini
Santorini- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Final celebratory dinner with wonderful food)
Included Activities
- Hike from Fira to Oia along Caldera rim
- Exploration of Oia village
- Final celebratory dinner
Optional Activities
- Visit to famous Santorini winery
- Shopping and wandering in Fira's picturesque alleyways
Landmarks Fira Oia Santorini Caldera - Day 8
Santorini
Santorini- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Private sailing cruise through Santorini Caldera
- Sail past Red and White beaches
- Swim at Black Mountain
- Guided tour revealing volcanic history and cliff formations
- Visit Hot Springs
- Sail to Thirassia for swimming and snorkeling
Optional Activities
- Swimming and snorkeling at various stops
- Exploration of shops, museums and restaurants in Oia area
Landmarks Vlychada Port Red Beach White Beach Black Mountain Venetian Lighthouse of Akrotiri Hot Springs Thirassia Ammoudi Harbor - Day 9
Santorini
Santorini- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Crete Extension (for those continuing)
