Greece Discovery & Island Hopping, 10days

This morning, we’ll take you on a sightseeing tour of Athens, where you’ll learn about the city’s history and culture. From Hadrian’s Arch to the Panathenaic Stadium, the Temple of Olympian Zeus, the Academy, the National Library, and Constitution Square (Syntagma) — you’ll see it all in one day. The Acropolis, the eternal symbol of democracy, education, and inspiration, will be the next stop on your tour. Your tour will end with a visit to the impressive Acropolis Museum (entrance fees included). The rest of the day is yours at leisure.

After breakfast, you will be picked up by our bus for a special day trip to Delphi, which was home to ancient Greece’s most revered oracle and was considered to be the geographic epicenter of the ancient world. The Apollo Pythius Sanctuary’s ruins can be found on the slopes of Mount Parnassus, in a setting of unparalleled beauty and majesty. It is impossible not to be impressed by the Treasury of the Athenians, the Theatre, the Stadium, and the Museum, all of which house the world-famous Antinoos Statue and the one-of-a-kind bronze statue of The Charioteer, dating from 475 BC, as well as the legendary athlete Aghias.

See Amphissa, Lamia, and Trikala from your window as you drive through the Thessalian plains toward your late-afternoon arrival in Kalambaka at your hotel. Enjoy dinner at your hotel.

Wake up to a delicious hotel breakfast before heading to Meteora. There are more than 20 rock monasteries in Meteora, either perched on top of the cliffs or built into the cliffs themselves inside naturally formed caves — all UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Spectacular scenery, priceless religious and historical artifacts, and awe-inspiring vistas await you.

You can stop in Thermopylae, a coastal town near Lamia, to learn about the legendary battle between the Greek Spartans and the Persians. Early evening arrival in Athens.

Transfer to the Piraeus port in the morning to take the ferry to Santorini. You’ll be picked up from the port and taken to your hotel, where you can spend the rest of your day relaxing on the beautiful island.

A free day to take advantage of the stunning scenery, black sand beaches, and the most romantic sunsets on the planet! Optionally, with extra charge, you can join a half-day cruise to the small volcanic islands of Nea Kammeni and Palea Kammeni found in the center of the famous caldera, and the hot springs with orangey water, where you will have free time for swimming. Do not miss out on the chance to dine on the rim of the caldera with the most breathtaking view.

A leisurely start to the day. Transfer to the port and departure by fast ferry to the island of Mykonos, the most famous island in Greece and without doubt the most cosmopolitan in the Cyclades. When you arrive in Mykonos, a driver will meet you and take you to your hotel. The old port and Little Venice are great places to spend an afternoon wandering around at your leisure.

Mykonos is an exhilarating vacation spot that combines cosmopolitan nightlife with the natural history and timeless beauty of the Cyclades. With its white-washed cubic houses with blue windows, narrow streets covered in pebbles and little white chapels covered in sky-blue cupolas, the island is a wonderful place to explore. The Mykonos Windmills, with their distinctive form and white figure, have been a landmark of the island since the 16th century, so make the most of your free time while you’re there. Not to be missed is a photo op at the Paraportiani Church, a unique Greek architectural structure near the entrance to Mykonos harbor.

Transfer to the port and departure to Piraeus. Upon arrival you will be taken to your hotel in Athens for a well-deserved rest.

On your last day of the Greek adventure, you will be accompanied to the Athens airport in time for your flight back home. We assure you, that after such intense and ennobling 10 days, your heart and your luggage will be overflowing with wonderful memories of your Greek adventure, that you will carry with you for a long, long time.