Day 1
Arrival to Santorini
Transfer from the airport to the hotel.
Shore Excursion to Oia
Duration: 3 hours
This is your chance to visit the most photographed and picturesque Oia village in Santorini, Greece. During this private Oia shore excursion you will see why its world-renowned for its traditional, white-washed houses, blue-domed chapels, spectacular views of the volcano and caldera, and unforgettable sunsets.
The tour starts and ends in the capital of Santorini, Fira. Here you can enjoy unique panoramic views from the comfort of a cable car or on the back of a donkey. Donkeys are the traditional means of transportation and they can take you from and to the old port.
Return to your hotel. Snacks and drinks are included.
Day 2
Discover South of Santorini
Duration: 3 hours
South of Santorini offers a mixture of lovely villages, famous beaches and stunning views. The right Santorini private tour guide can introduce you to the inspiring history, photogenic places and magic stories.
We start the tour at your hotel or other agreed location and then we continue and cover the following highlights of the island:
Blue dome in Firostefani which is one of the most famous landmarks on the island.
Pyrgos village with its traditional houses, blue domed churches and charming narrow paths with local shops and cafes village for a walk in a traditional settlement.
A drive all along the southern coast with stops at the black sand beaches of Perissa &Perivolos.
Return to your hotel.
Day 3
Santorini Akrotiri & Megalochori
Duration: 3 hours.
Being or not a history enthusiast, this guided Tour at the Prehistoric city of Akrotiri is an experience surely not to be missed!A Bronze Age settlement, an archaeological site that encapsulates fascinating insights to life back in 2000 B. C. After the great volcano eruption, the place remained buried under a thick layer of volcanic material as a Greek Pompeii for almost 4000 years, until it was accidentally discovered. The excavations revealed one of the best-preserved ancient cities to this day with dense urban planning. In this guided tour walking around the 4000-year-old settlement, you will get an understanding of how the society was organized. See the paved streets, the remains of about 40 two-three stories high building complexes, kitchen and toilette facilities, a perfect plumping and drainage - sewage system, and astonishingly well-preserved decorations and murals.
- Tour starts at the hotel you will meet your guide and after drive around 20 minutes to the archeological site of Akrotiri.
Our private Santorini tour continues with the serene village of Megalochori where historical mansions and old traditional houses unfold through pirate hideaways next to wine canavas. We will visit impressive churches such as the church of Aghia (Saint) Paraskevi known for its unusual yellow bell tower and the picturesque little church of Aghia (Saint) Fotini the Samaritan, dug into the hard-volcanic rock.
Day 4
Departure from Santorini to Mykonos
-Transfer from the hotel in Santorini at the port for Mykonos.
-Transfer by boat from Santorini to Mykonos.
-Transfer from port in Mykonos to the hotel.
-Transfer from your hotel to Mykonos town.
Sunset Mykonos Walk(2hrs)
Enjoy an evening guided walk with a professional local guide through the charming labyrinth of Mykonos town. The tour starts in front of the town hall of Mykonos, right at the old port. Together we walk to the stunning windmills, through the Little Venice district, with stops at Paraportiani, an emblematic church of the island and at a captain’s family house (hosting a folk history museum today). Definitely we are posing together at the “White alley”, maybe one of the most untouched and picturesque spots of the town, before crossing my favorite public gardens and visiting a mosaic workshop. Try this 2hr private guided walk and get as much as you can about living in Mykonos, the culture and the feeling of a wonderful settlement. The tour ends at the old port, where one has several options about where to enjoy dinner or a drink.
Transfer from Mykonos town to your hotel.
Day 5
Delos
Eternal Delos 3-4 hrs.
The tour starts right out of your hotel (in case you stay in town) or in front of the town hall of Mykonos. Once there, the guide is taking care of getting you the boat tickets to Delos. Even if you are not a history buff, or you are already tired of visiting ruins during your vacation, it is a common sense that Delos is a place you should not miss. Is it because of its magic energy, its mythological importance, its significance throughout centuries or just the fact that you are visiting a place inhabited today only by guards and archaeologists? Definitely it is the largest archaeological site on an island and only 25% of it has come to light so far. Even the trip to Delos is a charming experience as we need to board a boat that gets us there in about half an hour. Besides the endless buildings, pieces of buildings, (ancient houses, cisterns, theater, temples) and spectacular views, there is a museum with any of the statues and archaeological finds that were not taken to Athens, more than enough to keep you interested. Delos will amaze you with its natural and cultural beauty.
Day 7
Athens
-Transfer from the hotel to the airport
-Transfer from the airport to the hotel
-Evening Athens half day City tour with new Acropolis Museum
Athens H/D City Tour with New Acropolis Museum
This tour gives you an opportunity to observe the striking contrasts that make Athens such a fascinating city. Our expert guides take you to see the center of the city, Constitution Square (Syntagma), the House of Parliament, the Memorial to the Unknown Soldier and the National Library. Driving down Herod Atticus Street, you will see the Evzones in their authentic uniform and the Presidential Palace. On your way to the Acropolis you will see the Hadrian’s Arch, visit the Temple of Olympian Zeus and you will make a short stop at the Panathenaic Stadium where the first Olympic Games of the modern era were held in 1896. You will admire 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.
You complete the visit with the Acropolis Museum.
Day 8
Sounio (Athens)
Approx 8 hours tour.
After a quick welcome, you will board your private ride and head towards the southern-most tip of the Attica peninsula, Cape Sounion. Located approximately 65 kilometers outside of the center of Athens, it is a relaxing seaside drive along the western coastline with a view to the Aegean Sea.
On the way, will pass through the scenic The Athenian Riviera , made up of several of Athens’ wealthier municipalities and best beaches. The cosmopolitan town centers of Glyfada, Voula and Vouliagmeni are all buzzing with bars, cafes and seaside restaurants that attract people from all over Athens. It is also home to Vouliagmeni Lake, a must-see geological phenomenon made up of thermal springs and underwater caves leading out to the sea.
The majestic Temple of Poseidon is an important landmark and holds significant historical and cultural value for Athenians with some of the earliest archaeological remains dating back to 700 BC. The temple was dedicated to the God of the sea, Poseidon, and was considered a sacred place of worship. Perched on the highest point of the rocky promontory and surrounded by 3 seas, it was an important maritime navigational point as well as a sign of hope for sailors returning to Athens after many days at sea.
Day 9
Athens
Free day for shopping
Day 10
Athens Departure Day
Transfer from the hotel to the airport for your departure.