9 Days / 8 Nights
Experience the very best of Greece on this unforgettable journey through history, cuisine, and wine. Taste the freshest local ingredients and discover the dishes Greece is famous for, from traditional favorites to regional specialties. Explore Athens’ ancient wonders on a city tour and an immersive food experience, then wander Mykonos’ Old Town with a guided tour, wine tasting, and a hands-on cooking class featuring premium olive oils. In Santorini, uncover the charm of Oia with wine tasting before setting sail on a sunset catamaran cruise with a barbecue dinner, savoring the islands’ flavors against a breathtaking Aegean backdrop.
Insider Tip: For a quieter, more exclusive experience, plan your trip in May, June or September, when the island’s beauty shines without peak-season crowds.
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Itinerary
Board your overnight flight and you're off to your exciting Greece Vacation!
*Flights are not included in the price of this package. We are happy to arrange them for you.
Arrive in Athens at Eleftherios Venizelos Airport. Your private driver will bring you to your Athens hotel. Spend your afternoon strolling through Plaka’s cobblestone streets, browsing boutiques in Kolonaki, or enjoying a sunset cocktail with Acropolis views.
*This is just a suggested itinerary. We are happy to customize the package based on your own interests.
Discover the highlights of Athens with an expert guide, beginning at the Panathenaic Stadium, site of the first modern Olympic Games (brief stop). Pass iconic landmarks such as the Temple of Olympian Zeus, Hadrian’s Arch, the Hellenic Parliament, and Syntagma Square.
Explore the Acropolis and its masterpieces—the Propylaea, Temple of Athena Nike, Erechtheion, and the Parthenon—before concluding at the Acropolis Museum, home to the city’s most important classical treasures.
This afternoon join a small group tour and taste traditional and modern Greek dishes at restaurants beloved by locals while seeing the best of two neighborhoods in the heart of the city. Walk through the most festive street that the center of Athens has to offer and savor all the best food within, all in one unforgettable afternoon!
You will be picked up at your hotel and transferred to Athens port for your fast ferry ride to Mykonos. Once you've arrived in Mykonos, you will be met at port and taken to your hotel*.
Enjoy a free day to explore Mykonos on your own: wander its maze of whitewashed alleyways, iconic windmills, and waterfront cafés in Little Venice!
*If you prefer flying from Athens to Mykonos, we'll be happy to assist you with booking the flight.
Enjoy your guided walking tour of Mykonos Old Town (Chora). Stroll along the seafront past the local fish and vegetable market, and keep an eye out for the island’s beloved mascot, Peter the Pelican. Visit the Folklore Museum, housed in a charming 11th-century building, before continuing to the iconic Paraportiani Church, a celebrated example of Cycladic architecture and one of the most photographed sites in the Mediterranean. Continue to Alefkandra, Mykonos’ Little Venice, where colorful houses cling to the water’s edge and local artists often work nearby. Nearby, admire the famous windmills overlooking the harbor, once used to grind wheat and now offering stunning views of the sea. Visit the House of Lena Museum, showcasing 19th-century Myconian life, then conclude the tour at a local tavern with a tasting of traditional Greek tapas and local wines.
Take a sensory journey through the world of olive oil, where tradition, flavor, and fun come together. Guided by an expert, you’ll taste and explore a variety of premium Greek oils, learn to identify their unique profiles from sweet and buttery to peppery and bold, and discover the perfect pairings for your favorite dishes. The experience continues with hands-on cooking of authentic Mykonian recipes, culminating in a delicious lunch you’ve prepared yourself. Like a great Greek meal, this experience is joyful and deeply satisfying—one you’ll wish would never end.
You will be picked up at your hotel and transferred to Mykonos port for your fast ferry ride to Santorini. Once you've arrived in Santorini, you will be met at port and taken to your hotel.
Enjoy the remainder of the day exploring Oia, Fira, or Imerovigli, and take in Santorini’s world-famous sunset.
Oia, a traditional village in northern Santorini, perched 500ft above sea level, is famed for its breathtaking beauty and sunsets. Rebuilt after the 1956 earthquake, Oia’s whitewashed houses climb the cliffs, interspersed with vibrant splashes of ochre, fuchsia, cobalt, pink, and red. The village features cave houses once home to ship crews and grand Captains’ houses, alongside churches dedicated to sailors. Spend about 1.5 hours exploring and photographing this iconic settlement. Next, visit a local winery to taste a variety of wines. Conclude the tour in Fira, the island’s capital, with free time to explore shops and cafes.
This morning is at your leisure to explore Santorini at your own pace. Feel free to add any of our Santorini Day Tours to your itinerary.
This afternoon enjoy a semi-private catamaran cruise along the island’s coastline with a BBQ dinner served on board.
Your Greek vacation comes to an end with a transfer from your hotel to Santorini Airport for your journey home. Depending on your flight schedule, an additional night in Athens may be added.
Inclusions
- 2 nights in Athens
- 3 nights in Mykonos
- 3 nights in Santorini
- Private arrival and departure airport transfers
- Private transfers to/from port in each city as per itinerary
- Fast ferry tickets: Athens-Mykonos and Mykonos-Santorini
- Transportation, English-speaking guide, Entrance fees to the Acropolis and the Acropolis Museum for Athens City Half-day Tour
- Small Group Athens Food Tour
- Transportation, English-speaking guide, Entrance fee to Folklore Museum and Wine tasting with tapas for the Mykonos Old Town with Food and Wine Tour
- Private Cooking class with Olive Oil Tasting in Mykonos
- Transportation, English-speaking guide and Wine tasting for Oia & Fira Tour with Wine Tasting
- Semi-private Catamaran Cruise with Dinner
- Breakfast daily at hotel
Optional Tour Add-Ons
Duration: 4 hours, 3:00pm-7:00pm
City: Athens
Drive along the scenic Athenian Riviera, passing the beaches of Glyfada, Vouliagmeni, and Varkiza, before reaching Cape Sounion. Perched on a rocky promontory, the white marble Temple of Poseidon overlooks the deep blue Aegean Sea. Enjoy stunning views of the Saronic Gulf, explore the ancient temple, and take a leisurely stroll to soak in the beauty and serenity of this legendary site.
Exact time will be provided in final documents. Pick up at your hotel.
Duration: 4 hours, 9:00am-1:00pm
City: Mykonos
Depart Mykonos Old Port for a short ferry ride to Delos. After a 30–35 minute crossing, arrive at this uninhabited islet, one of the most important archaeological sites in the eastern Mediterranean and the legendary birthplace of Apollo and Artemis.
Explore the ancient ruins dating from the Neolithic through Roman periods, including the Temple of Apollo, the Sanctuary of Artemis, the ancient theater, and the famed Lion Street. Visit the Delos Museum to view sculptures, vessels, and everyday artifacts from antiquity before returning by ferry to Mykonos.
Exact time will be provided in final documents. Pick up at your hotel.
Duration: 4 hours, 11:00am - 3:00pm
City: Mykonos
Barbecue is the art of slow cooking, relaxation, and shared moments. This customized experience for food lovers features a private meal at a traditional Myconian-style settlement, set in a beautifully secluded location. Enjoy your barbecue with a glass of wine or beer, along with soft drinks and water.
Exact time will be provided in final documents. Pick up at your hotel.
Duration: 8 hours, 8:00am-4:00pm
City: Santorini
On this full-day tour, explore Santorini’s most iconic sites. Begin at Profitis Ilias, the island’s highest point, for panoramic views across Santorini. Continue to Megalochori for a walking tour through one of the island’s most charming villages, featuring Cycladic homes, cave dwellings, and white churches with blue domes.
Enjoy a guided visit to the Akrotiri Archaeological Site, a remarkably preserved Bronze Age settlement often called the “Prehistoric Pompeii.” Afterward, relax at Santorini’s famous black sand beach, where you’ll have time for swimming and lunch on your own at one of the many seaside restaurants.
End the day in Oia, renowned for its stunning sunsets, iconic whitewashed cave houses, and vibrant colors carved into the volcanic cliffs.
Exact time will be provided in final documents. Pick up at your hotel.
Duration: 4 hours, 10:00am-2:00pm or 4:00pm-8:00pm
City: Santorini
Take a half-day Santorini wine tour and visit the island’s most distinctive wineries, tasting 12 different wines from Santorini and across Greece.
Explore vineyards on volcanic soils and stroll among the unique basket vines, learning about the island’s world-renowned viticulture. Your wine-expert guide will share the history of Santorini through its winemaking traditions as you visit legendary wineries celebrated internationally. Taste iconic local wines such as Assyrtiko, Nykteri, and Vinsanto, paired with traditional cheeses and local snacks.
Exact time will be provided in final documents. Pick up at your hotel.