Experience the best of Greece with a journey from Athens' historic landmarks to ancient ruins to the delicacies from the Peloponnese region and Santorini's stunning scenery.
Sample itinerary for Athens, Peloponnese & Santorini trips
DAY 1 · DEPARTURE
Meet with your group at your local airport and take off aboard your overnight flight to Athens.
DAY 2 · ATHENS
Arrive in Athens and meet your Tour Director—it’s time to begin your trip!
Stretch your legs as you follow your Tour Director through the narrow streets of Plaka, the charming historic district. Take a stroll at the foot of the Temple of Olympian Zeus and admire Hadrian's Arch, followed by some free time to discover the vibrant neighbourhood.
Have dinner at a lovely local restaurant and head to the hotel for a good night's rest.
DAY 3 · ATHENS
Breakfast and orientation session at the hotel with your Tour Director.
Enjoy a guided tour of Athens to discover more monuments than one can count: the Panathenaic Stadium, the Parliament, the National Library, and more!
Discover the impressive Acropolis, a natural fortress that rises 100 metres above the town. Admire the mighty Parthenon and explore the heart of ancient life in Athens, the Agora.
Have dinner at a lovely local restaurant and head to the hotel for a good night's rest.
DAY 4 · DELPHI
Breakfast and orientation session at the hotel with your Tour Director.
Arrive in Delphi for a guided tour of one of the most important archaeological sites in Greece. Also known as "The Navel of the Earth," excavations have shown traces of human existence dating back to 12,000 B.C.
Spend an afternoon of free time in Delphi before enjoying dinner at a lovely local restaurant and heading to the hotel for a good night's rest.
DAY 5 · OLYMPIA
Breakfast and orientation session at the hotel with your Tour Director.
Get a glimpse of how olive oil is made on a tour of a local plantation.
Visit the archaeological site of Olympia, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in the Peloponnese. The Shrine of the Altis features remarkable ancient masterpieces, and the site includes the ruins of sports facilities that hosted the Olympic Games every four years since 776 B.C.
Have dinner at a lovely local restaurant and head to the hotel for a good night's rest.
DAY 6 · TOLO
Breakfast and orientation session at the hotel with your Tour Director.
Visit Epidaurus to marvel at the remarkably preserved ancient theatre, explore the Sanctuary of Asclepius, and experience the rich history of this renowned healing centre and cultural site.
Discover the Corinth Canal, an artificial waterway dug through the Isthmus of Corinth, which connects the Saronic Gulf to the Gulf of Corinth.
Wander through ancient ruins, take a photo at the Lion Gate, and admire the Treasury of Atreus as you immerse yourself in the history of the legendary site of Mycenae.
Have dinner at a lovely local restaurant and head to the hotel for a good night's rest.
DAY 7 · SANTORINI - FIRA
Breakfast and orientation session at the hotel with your Tour Director.
Make your way to the port of Piraeus to take the ferry to Santorini. Enjoy the breeze as you sail on the Aegean Sea and admire the Cyclades Islands on your way to Santorini.
Head to Fira to take in the stunning vistas from Santorini’s caldera—a large, water-filled volcanic crater created by a massive explosion in ancient times.
Have dinner at a lovely local restaurant and head to the hotel for a good night's rest.
DAY 8 · SANTORINI - FIRA
Breakfast and orientation session at the hotel with your Tour Director.
In Athinios, embark on a caique, a traditional fishing boat of the Ionian and Aegean Sea, and cross to the neighbouring islands, like Nea Kameni, a small, uninhabited island within the flooded Santorini caldera, for a walk on the volcano and some time at the hot springs.
Explore the medieval village of Pyrgos with its maze-like streets before heading to Oia—famous for its whitewashed buildings and blue-domed churches.
Have dinner at a lovely local restaurant and head to the hotel for a good night's rest.
DAY 9 · FIRA - ATHENS
Breakfast and orientation session at the hotel with your Tour Director.
Visit the Akrotiri archaeological site, a key city and port of the Aegean during the Middle and Late Bronze Age.
Discover Pyrgos, the former capital of Santorini, perched on a hilltop with breathtaking panoramic views. The village features traditional houses around a Venetian castle, with charming streets that blend with the landscape.
Relax on one of the many beaches of Santorini, like Perissa Beach—renowned for its striking black sand and crystal-clear waters.
Take advantage of your ferry ride back to Athens to rest up before your final dinner and night in Greece.
DAY 10 · ATHENS - DEPARTURE
Breakfast and orientation session at the hotel with your Tour Director.
With your head and luggage full of memories, make your way to Athens Airport to catch your flight home. Τα λεμε (goodbye) Greece!
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