DAY 1 Athens
Welcome to Athens! Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. After check-in start your discovery of the ancient and absorbing capital of Greece.

Stay at: Arion Hotel (3 star) or similar
Stay at: Ava Hotel (4 star) or similar
Meals included: -

DAYS 2 & 3 Athens
The next two day are free for you to explore Athens on your own and observe the striking contrasts of ancient and modern that make Athens such a fascinating city. We recommend you visit some of the must see sights - the Panathenaic Stadium where the first Olympic Games of modern times were held in 1896, the Prime Minister's residence (formerly the Royal Palace) guarded by the Euzones in their colourful uniform, the Temple of Olympian Zeus, the Hadrian's Arch, the Parliament and the memorial to the Unknown Soldier and Constitution Square (Syntagma). Wander through the Plaka to the renowned Acropolis. A visit to Athens is not complete without seeing 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. In the New Acropolis Museum you will find the Acropolis statues on display. In the evening wander the streets of the Plaka district with its wonderful array of bars, cafes and restaurants.

Stay at: Arion Hotel (3 star) or similar
Stay at: Ava Hotel (4 star) or similar
Meals included: Breakfast

DAY 4 Athens - Mykonos
This morning after breakfast you will be transferred to the port of Piraeus for your ferry to Mykonos. Relax on board as you cruise across the Aegean Sea, between the islands of the Cyclades. On arrival you will be met and transferred to your hotel. After check-in you have time to stroll into Mykonos Town for dinner. Mykonos comes alive at night, so live like a local with a glass of ouzo and traditional mezedes appetisers in one of the many restaurants and cafes that line the port.

Stay at: Mykonos View Hotel (3 star) or similar
Stay at: Pelican Bay Hotel (4 star) or similar
Meals included: Breakfast

DAY 5 Mykonos
Spend your time as you wish on this charming island today. Relax by the hotel pool or on one of the many fine beaches of the island. Alternatively, visit Mykonos Town where you can stroll through the narrow streets amongst picturesque whitewashed houses down to the harbour where the locals still fish using traditional methods.

Stay at: Mykonos View Hotel (3 star) or similar
Stay at: Pelican Bay Hotel (4 star) or similar
Meals included: Breakfast

DAY 6 Mykonos - Paros
This morning enjoy breakfast before being transferred to the port for your fast ferry to Paros. Relax on board as you cruise across the Aegean Sea. On arrival you will be met and transferred to your hotel. After check-in the remainder of the day is at leisure for you to discover the island of Paros. The built up port and bay area of Naoussa is littered with colourful fishing boats during the day and by night on land, is buzzing with shops, taverns and bars, located in the traditional whitewashed buildings that Greece is famous for.

Stay at: Aegeon Hotel (3 star) or similar
Stay at: St Andrea Seaside Hotel (4 star) or similar
Meals included: Breakfast

DAY 7 Paros
Paros, in the Central Aegean Sea, became known for its fine white marble which was used to produce china and fine marble pieces worldwide. There is lots to explore! Meander through the village of Parikia, the capital and main port of Paros, getting lost in the alley's, you will discover small boutique shops, centuries old churches and ruins. Ensure you visit the well preserved Panagia Ekatontapiliani monastery, a significant site for the Christian Greek Orthodox. The neighborhood of Kastro is full of whitewashed houses with painted wooden doors and the iconic bougainvillea trees. You can also visit the Archaeological museum of Parikia which exhibits archaeological findings of the island, many of them sculptures from Greek antiquity made from local Parian marble. The ancient marble quarries are located in the mainland of the island and can be easily visited too. Of course, there are many wonderful beaches for swimming and snorkelling in the area is fantastic too.

Stay at: Aegeon Hotel (3 star) or similar
Stay at: St Andrea Seaside Hotel (4 star) or similar
Meals included: Breakfast

DAY 8 Paros - Santorini
After breakfast you will be transferred to the ferry terminal for your fast ferry to Santorini, the most spectacular of the Greek islands. On arrival you will transferred to your hotel. After settling in, perhaps make your way to Oia to enjoy a pre-dinner drink while watching the breathtaking display of a Santorini sunset.

Stay at: Mathios Village Hotel (3 star) or similar
Stay at: Cliffside Hotel (4 star) or similar
Meals included: Breakfast

DAYS 9 & 10 Santorini
Over the next two days you have free time to explore and discover magical Santorini. Formed 3,500 years ago by a massive volcanic eruption that half-submerged the island and gave it its distinctive half-crescent shape and steep cliffs, today the island is a tourist paradise. Relax by the pool, wander the charming streets of Fira, a stunning cluster of whitewashed buildings perched precariously atop the cliffs, or visit nearby Oia with its breathtaking picture-postcard views over the Aegean Sea and its famous sunsets. Santorini is an experience not to be missed.

Stay at: Mathios Village Hotel (3 star) or similar
Stay at: Cliffside Hotel (4 star) or similar
Meals included: Breakfast

DAY 11 Santorini
After breakfast and check-out from your hotel you will be transferred to the airport for your onward flight.

Meals included: Breakfast


We also recommend pre booking the below experiences which will enhance your island hopping holiday as you uncover more of the history, culture and nature of Greece.

Mykonos: Half day City & Island Tour, Excursion to Delos
Paros: Island Tour, Cruise Around Antiparos
Santorini: Traditional Island Bus Tour, Sunset Dinner Cruise, Cruise Caldera to Oia with Sunset

Ask your consultant today for more information including pricing and pre booking your spot.