Epic Greece Trip: Sun, Sea & Ancient History

Breakfast is at hotel.

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Optional tour of Santorini Volcano Cruise at an additional cost.

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Today you may take the Optional excursion. Start from the main port of Santorini Athinios port. The bus will pick you up from the nearest pick up point close to your location where one of our guide will guide you in one of our boats. The tour will start at 10:15. Our first destination will be the famous volcano of Santorini! After 20 minutes sailing, we will reach NeaKameni’s jetty. If you are interested to be guided at the volcano, you need to pay required entrance fee. You will stay at the volcanic island for 1.5 hr and in the end you will embark again to our boat for the next stop. Our next stop will be the island of PaleaKameni where the famous hot springs are located on the west side. We will stop there for 30 min at a distance of 30 meters from the shallow waters of Agios Nicholaos’ beach.

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Next stop is the island of Thirassia. Thirassia is a miniature of what Santorini used to be several years ago. Today is a virgin island, still untouched by tourism and modern life style. We will stay there for 2 hours, so as to explore this picturesque and traditional village as well as to taste the authentic Santorinian cuisine. In the end of our tour, the disembarkation will be in the magical port of Oia. From there, you can either climb the 200 landings of the port or by using the local donkeys and pay the fee. After reaching the top of the village, you will have the chance to explore the unique alleys, discover its rich market as well as to enjoy the most breathtaking sunset of your life! After the sunset, you will head for the spot that our buses will be waiting you to take you back to your place.

Pace of Travel: Moderate

Steps to Walk: Approx. 2,000-3,000 steps 

Facilities: Boat facilities, volcanic island tours, hot springs

Suitable for Age Group: 12 years and above (note: optional tour involves climbing)

What to Bring: Swimsuit, comfortable shoes, sunscreen, camera

What to Do: Take the optional tour of Santorini Volcano, visit hot springs, and enjoy the sunset at Oia

What not to Do: Skip the volcanic island trek if you are not physically fit or have mobility issues

Tip for You: Wear sturdy shoes for walking on uneven terrain and bring water for the boat ride

Overnight: Santorini

Meal: Breakfast 

Transfers: Hotel to port and back if the optional tour is booked 

Breakfast in the hotel. Check out and transfer to Santorini port. Ferry embarkation and sail off to Mykonos. Upon arrival in Mykonos, transfer to your hotel. Balance of the day at leisure.

Pace of Travel: Relaxed

Steps to Walk: Approx. 2,000 steps 

Facilities: Ferry transfer, hotel amenities

Suitable for Age Group: All ages

What to Bring: Comfortable clothing, camera

What to Do: Explore Mykonos Town, enjoy the beach

What not to Do: Overexert yourself after the ferry ride

Tip for You: Don’t miss the chance to explore the charming streets of Mykonos Town

Overnight: Mykonos

Meal: Breakfast 

Transfers: Santorini to Mykonos by ferry

Breakfast in the hotel. Take the day free at leisure in some of the many cosmopolitan sandy beaches of the island, shopping or discovering the famous for its white washed houses and vivid night life, Mykonos Town. Optional choice to explore the island of Mykonos or visit the near by islands of Tinos and Delos with one of the plenty tours provided.

Pace of Travel: Relaxed

Steps to Walk: Variable (depends on beach visits or town exploration)

Facilities: Beaches, shops, nightlife

Suitable for Age Group: All ages, especially those interested in beaches and nightlife

What to Bring: Beachwear, sunscreen, comfortable shoes for walking

What to Do: Visit beaches, shop, enjoy the nightlife

What not to Do: Don’t overindulge in partying if you plan to explore during the day

Tip for You: Visit quieter beaches in the morning before the crowds arrive

Overnight: Mykonos

Meal: Breakfast 

Breakfast in the hotel. Early in the morning you will be transferred to Piraeus port. Embarkation on your ferry and sail off to Athens Island. Upon arrival in Athens transfer to your hotel. Balance of the day at leisure.

Pace of Travel: Relaxed

Steps to Walk: Approx. 2,000 steps 

Facilities: Hotel amenities, local attractions

Suitable for Age Group: All ages

What to Bring: Comfortable clothing, camera

What to Do: Explore Athens at your leisure

What not to Do: Overexert yourself if you plan to take a city tour the next day

Tip for You: Take a stroll in the Plaka district to get a feel of Athens

Overnight: Athens

Meal: Breakfast 

Transfers: Mykonos to Athens by ferry

Optional Athens City Tour at an additional cost.

Today you may take the Optional tour to enjoy the Athens city, which will give you an opportunity to observe the striking contrasts that make Athens such a fascinating city. Our expert guides will take you to see the Panathenaic Stadium where the first Olympic Games of modern times were held in 1896 (short stop).

Continue and pass by the Prime Minister’s residence (ex Royal Palace) guarded by the Euzones in their colorful uniform, the Temple of Olympian Zeus, the Hadrian’s Arch, the Parliament and the memorial to the Unknown Soldier, the Academy, the University, the National Library and the Constitution Square (Syntagma).

On the Acropolis, visit the Architectural Masterpieces of the Golden Age of Athens: The Propylaea, the Temple of Athena Nike, the Erechtheion, and finally "the harmony between material and spirit", the monument that "puts order in the mind", the Parthenon. Continue and visit the place where at last the statues found their home and admire the wonders of the classical era: The new Acropolis museum. After that, return to the hotel. Free afternoon.

Pace of Travel: Moderate

Steps to Walk: Approx. 3,000-4,000 steps 

Facilities: Bus tours, guided walking tours of the city and Acropolis

Suitable for Age Group: All ages (some walking involved)

What to Bring: Comfortable walking shoes, sunscreen, hat

What to Do: Visit the Acropolis, Panathenaic Stadium, and other key historical sites

What not to Do: Skip the tour if you have mobility issues due to the walking involved

Tip for You: Take plenty of breaks while exploring the Acropolis and other historical sites

Overnight: Athens

Meal: Breakfast 

Transfers: Hotel to city attractions and back

Breakfast in the hotel. Check out and transfer to the airport for your departure flight.

End of trip.

Pace of Travel: Relaxed

Steps to Walk: Approx. 1,500-2,000 steps

Facilities: Hotel amenities

Suitable for Age Group: All ages

What to Bring: Travel documents, luggage

What to Do: Pack and relax before your flight

What not to Do: Leave packing until the last minute

Tip for You: Ensure you have all your travel documents and souvenirs ready before departure

Meal: Breakfast 

Transfers: Hotel to airport transfer for departure