Greece – 9N/10D – Athens, Milos, Santorini

Itinerary:

Day 1 – Athens

Welcome to Athens! Upon arrival at Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, you will be greeted by our representative, who will drive you to your hotel. Enjoy the remainder of your day exploring Athens. You might stroll the old neighborhoods of Plaka, which mingle old & new Athens or explore the vibrant neighborhoods of Monastiraki and Kolonaki. Be sure to try our amazing restaurant recommendations sampling wonderful Greek cuisine.

Day 2 – Athens (B)

After breakfast, your day will begin with your private half day walking tour. Along with your English speaking licensed guide, you will visit the Acropolis and the awesome temples of the Parthenon, the Erectheion and the Athena Nike. Your walk will continue to the Areopagus, or Hill of Mars. Finally, you pass the Odeon of Herodes Atticus, where you can still enjoy concerts and theatrical performances in the summer months. The tour will conclude with a visit to the Acropolis Museum exhibiting the glory of Ancient Athens.

Day 3 – Athens / Milos (B)

After breakfast, our representative, will pick you up from your hotel and drive you to the airport / port for your short flight / ferry to Milos. Upon arrival, you will be greeted and driven to your hotel. Milos is known as the discovery place of the famous Venus de Milo statue, which is now displayed at the Louvre. Milos has dozens of beaches and picturesque villages that create its dramatic landscapes and charm.

Day 4 – Milos (B)

Milos has beaches and landscapes for all tastes. Milos possess a relaxing atmosphere that allows you to explore scenic villages like Klima & Plaka while savoring the local color of the island. Pair this experience with visits to great beaches like Sarakiniko for a wonderful day. There are dozens of beaches to visit, all different colors and all different combinations of sand, stone and shell, hence the nickname for Milos as the “Island of Colors”. In the evening, visit the port of Adamantas. Adamantas has a lively waterfront scene with quaint shops and wonderful tavernas.

Day 5 – Milos (B)

Today is your last day in Milos. A must experience while in Milos, is to take a sailing trip to Kleftiko, a region on the southern side of the island with azure waters and amazing volcanic rock formations. While in Milos, you might consider visiting Plaka, another charming village that will lead you to the village of Trypiti with its famous windmills. Plaka is the place to visit a truly cinematic sunset but try to get there early as many people try to find the perfect spot for the sunset. Enjoy a wonderful dinner from one of our restaurant recommendations in town.

Day 6 – Milos / Santorini (B)

Goodbye Milos, Hello Santorini! After breakfast, our representative will drive you to the port of Naxos where you embark on a 2 hour sail aboard a high speed ferry to Santorini. Santorini is most known for its breathtaking views of the red and brown layers of volcanic ash that makes its famous cliffside. You will be driven to your hotel overlooking the majestic caldera. Spend the rest of the day enjoying the romantic atmosphere of the island. Perched on a cliff with breathtaking views of the sunsets and the sea below creates the perfect setting for the next few days.

Day 7 – Santorini (B,D)

After breakfast enjoying caldera views, your morning is at leisure. In the early afternoon, you will be driven to the port of Vlihada or Ammoudi where you will embark on the sailing trip that we have arranged. You will sail to the Red and White beaches, the Venetian Lighthouse and the Sulphur Springs. During these visits, you will have the opportunity to swim and snorkel. You will then sail to a secluded bay where while you swim or relax, a lavish steak and seafood barbecue with many appetizers and salads is being prepared for you to enjoy.

Day 8 – Santorini (B)

While in Santorini, consider hiking along the cobblestone pathway from Fira to Imerovigli and then on to Oia. You can also take a short ride and visit the archaeological site of Akrotiri, seeing the remnants of this village in its beautiful museum. Wine connoisseurs will enjoy a journey down the Santorini wine circuit through the inland villages of Karterados, Monolithos and Emporio.

Day 9 – Santorini (B)

Your last day in Santorini. You might consider visiting the famous village of Oia. Some enjoy the day by taking a donkey ride down from Oia to Ammoudi where they swim, eat and then return back to Oia to take in one of the world’s famous sunsets. Others explore Oia’s local souvenir shops or visit some of the local artists whose display their work of the landscape. What better way to end your stay in Greece, by dining at one of the local restaurants we recommend with those majestic views.

Day 10 – Santorini / Athens / Home

Our  representative will drive you to the airport for your short flight to Athens connecting to your flight home.

Itinerary:

Day 1 – Athens
Welcome to Athens! Upon arrival at Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, you will be greeted by our representative, who will drive you to your hotel. Enjoy the remainder of your day exploring Athens. You might stroll the old neighborhoods of Plaka, which mingle old & new Athens or explore the vibrant neighborhoods of Monastiraki and Kolonaki. Be sure to try our amazing restaurant recommendations sampling wonderful Greek cuisine.

Day 2 – Athens (B)
After breakfast, your day will begin with your private half day walking tour. Along with your English speaking licensed guide, you will visit the Acropolis and the awesome temples of the Parthenon, the Erectheion and the Athena Nike. Your walk will continue to the Areopagus, or Hill of Mars. Finally, you pass the Odeon of Herodes Atticus, where you can still enjoy concerts and theatrical performances in the summer months. The tour will conclude with a visit to the Acropolis Museum exhibiting the glory of Ancient Athens.

Day 3 – Athens / Milos (B)
After breakfast, our representative, will pick you up from your hotel and drive you to the airport / port for your short flight / ferry to Milos. Upon arrival, you will be greeted and driven to your hotel. Milos is known as the discovery place of the famous Venus de Milo statue, which is now displayed at the Louvre. Milos has dozens of beaches and picturesque villages that create its dramatic landscapes and charm.

Day 4 – Milos (B)
Milos has beaches and landscapes for all tastes. Milos possess a relaxing atmosphere that allows you to explore scenic villages like Klima & Plaka while savoring the local color of the island. Pair this experience with visits to great beaches like Sarakiniko for a wonderful day. There are dozens of beaches to visit, all different colors and all different combinations of sand, stone and shell, hence the nickname for Milos as the “Island of Colors”. In the evening, visit the port of Adamantas. Adamantas has a lively waterfront scene with quaint shops and wonderful tavernas.

Day 5 – Milos (B)
Today is your last day in Milos. A must experience while in Milos, is to take a sailing trip to Kleftiko, a region on the southern side of the island with azure waters and amazing volcanic rock formations. While in Milos, you might consider visiting Plaka, another charming village that will lead you to the village of Trypiti with its famous windmills. Plaka is the place to visit a truly cinematic sunset but try to get there early as many people try to find the perfect spot for the sunset. Enjoy a wonderful dinner from one of our restaurant recommendations in town.

Day 6 – Milos / Santorini (B)
Goodbye Milos, Hello Santorini! After breakfast, our representative will drive you to the port of Naxos where you embark on a 2 hour sail aboard a high speed ferry to Santorini. Santorini is most known for its breathtaking views of the red and brown layers of volcanic ash that makes its famous cliffside. You will be driven to your hotel overlooking the majestic caldera. Spend the rest of the day enjoying the romantic atmosphere of the island. Perched on a cliff with breathtaking views of the sunsets and the sea below creates the perfect setting for the next few days.

Day 7 – Santorini (B,D)
After breakfast enjoying caldera views, your morning is at leisure. In the early afternoon, you will be driven to the port of Vlihada or Ammoudi where you will embark on the sailing trip that we have arranged. You will sail to the Red and White beaches, the Venetian Lighthouse and the Sulphur Springs. During these visits, you will have the opportunity to swim and snorkel. You will then sail to a secluded bay where while you swim or relax, a lavish steak and seafood barbecue with many appetizers and salads is being prepared for you to enjoy.

Day 8 – Santorini (B)
While in Santorini, consider hiking along the cobblestone pathway from Fira to Imerovigli and then on to Oia. You can also take a short ride and visit the archaeological site of Akrotiri, seeing the remnants of this village in its beautiful museum. Wine connoisseurs will enjoy a journey down the Santorini wine circuit through the inland villages of Karterados, Monolithos and Emporio.

Day 9 – Santorini (B)
Your last day in Santorini. You might consider visiting the famous village of Oia. Some enjoy the day by taking a donkey ride down from Oia to Ammoudi where they swim, eat and then return back to Oia to take in one of the world’s famous sunsets. Others explore Oia’s local souvenir shops or visit some of the local artists whose display their work of the landscape. What better way to end your stay in Greece, by dining at one of the local restaurants we recommend with those majestic views.

Day 10 – Santorini / Athens / Home
Our representative will drive you to the airport for your short flight to Athens connecting to your flight home.