Greece: Athens & Greek Islands

On your arrival at the airport, your private driver will be waiting for you to transfer you to your hotel. The rest of the day is free for you to enjoy at your leisure.

Ancient and modern, with equal measures of grunge and grace, bustling Athens is a heady mix of history and edginess. Iconic monuments mingle with first-rate museums, lively cafes and al fresco dining – and it’s downright fun. The historic center is an open-air museum, yet the city’s cultural and social life takes place amid these ancient landmarks, merging past and present. The magnificent Acropolis rises above the sprawling metropolis and has stood witness to the city’s many transformations

Today, your private driver will pick you up at your hotel for a Private city tour of Athens including the visit of the Acropolis and the Acropolis Museum.

You drive past the neo-classical buildings of the Academy, the University, and the National Library, and on to Omonia Square before moving on to Syntagma or “Constitution Square” (the heart of central Athens). Opposite is the Parliament building, thus the square’s name, where the National Guards (Evzones) in their colorful uniform skirts and pompom shoes guard the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. See the Pan-Athenian Stadium, the all white marble stadium where history was made as the site of the first modern Olympic Games. Nearby, the Temple of Zeus is separated from modern Athens by the tall stone structure Hadrian’s Arch. Also view the Pnyx (the meeting place for the Assembly of the ancient city of Athens), the Theseum and the Agora with the reconstructed Stoa of Attalos. Then, on to the Acropolis, at the base of which stand the ancient theatres of Dionysos, and the still used Odeon of Herodes Atticus. Opposite is Philopapos Hill offering a magnificent panoramic view of Athens. The highlight is the visit to the Acropolis. This visit will reveal to you the splendor and timeless beauty of the Parthenon as well as its other monuments including the Propylaea, the Temple of Wingless victory, and the Erectheum.

This tour will end with a visit to the New Acropolis Museum. The Acropolis Museum holds more than 4,000 ancient works, including some of the best surviving classical sculptures that once adorned the Acropolis. The new facility, 21,000 square meters (226,000 square feet) of glass and concrete, was designed by the New York-based architect Bernard Tschumi. The new Acropolis Museum is one of the largest in Europe and houses the archaeological findings related to the Acropolis hill and the Parthenon. Once you are done your driver/guide will take you back to your hotel.  

Today, your guide will pick you up at your hotel to go on a private walking food tour to get an insight into Greek gastronomy and the local food culture. During this private food tour you will not only explore the streets of Athens but you will get to taste appetizing treats that locals enjoy as part of their daily routine. You will gain insights into the development of Greek cooking methods, recipes and culinary traditions. You will visit dedicated artisans that have perfected their recipes over the decades, as well as specialized food stores sourcing the best products from all over Greece. A culinary tour would not be complete without a visit to the city’s vibrant central food market where local vendors exhibit their produce from across the country. Learn all about the tastes that Athenians cherish and indulge in a bountiful assortment of appetizing sweets and savory treats with your food-wise guide.

After eating breakfast, you will be transferred to the Piraeus Pier for your speed boat connection to Mykonos. On your arrival, you will be transferred to your hotel.  The rest of the day is free for you to enjoy at your leisure.

Today, your guide will pick you up at your hotel to go on a private tour of the Best of Mykonos. A pearl in the Aegean Sea, Mykonos is filled with white washed buildings, narrow winding paths and stunning beaches! With your guide, you will learn about the island’s history the social customs and see some of the most picturesque landscapes of the Aegean, a great opportunity to capture photographs!

Ag.Giannis, the serene little bay with the magnificent views to Delos island is among your first stops after passing the beautiful bay of Ornos. Ano Mera is the second village of the island in population after “Chora” the capital. Visit the interesting Orthodox Monastery of Panagia Tourliani where a beautiful marble fountain is found in the yard outside the church. In the interior of the church, you can see an impressive wooden iconostasis (altar screen) made in 1775 by Florentine artists. There are icons of apostles and saints on the iconostasis as well as scenes from the New Testament. Passed Ano Mera you will continue your way at the beach of Kalafatis awarded with the blue flag for the crystal clear waters. You will have the opportunity to make various stops at Panormos and Paranga Super Paradise. Together with your guide you will start a walking tour in Chora (the city center) through the small picturesque streets of the capital. It may seem like a labyrinth where you can't find your way, but your guide will keep you from getting lost. Apart from strolling around in the cosmopolitan city center full of boutiques and nice shops, you will also walk along the old port , the renowned windmills and the famous Paraportiani church, and if lucky meet the famous pelican named Petros. After the tour your guide will take you back to your hotel.

Today is a free day for you to enjoy at your leisure to relax or explore Mykonos on your own.

This morning, enjoy a Private tour of Delos with your guide. You will get picked up at your hotel to take the boat to Delos. On your arrival you will get to discover the island with your guide by your side to assist you. Delo's is a UNESCO world heritage site and is an ark of history, floating lazily on the waters of the Aegean Sea, just a few miles away from cosmopolitan Mykonos. It’s a chance to walk around the revival of the glory of the Greek civilization. It’s the head priest of the Cyclades, the birthplace of the immortals.  Once you are done discovering ,you will return to Mykonos by boat. Your private driver will then pick you up (with your luggage) to transfer you to the pier to take the speed boat connection to Santorini. On your arrival a private transfer will be waiting for you to take you to your new hotel.

Today is a free day for you to enjoy at your leisure to relax or explore Santorini on your own.

Today, your guide will pick you up to go on a Private Santorini Wine Road tour. Santorini Wine Roads will allow you to comfortably experience the island’s unique wine culture. During this tour you will visit 3 wineries and 15 different styles of wines. You will be guided through centuries-old vineyards and renowned wineries. Your sommelier and the island's wine producers will provide you with all their knowledge and expertise related to their fine wines. What a great way to learn about Santorini and its own magical, artistic way of processing grapes into fine wine! After the tour, you will return back to your hotel.

Today after eating breakfast a private transfer will be waiting for you to take you to the airport for your flight back home.