Best of Greece Vacation for the Seasoned Traveler

When you land in Athens, a private driver will greet and transfer you to your accommodation in the heart of the city. Upon arriving, you will have some time to settle in and relax after your long flight. When you are ready, your guide will lead you to a restaurant for your introduction to Greek fare. Your meal will be complete with sunset views of the Acropolis. Afterward, you will have the remainder of the evening to spend at your leisure.

Today, you can have a leisurely morning to help you recover from any jet lag that you may experience. After breakfast, your guide will lead you on a tour of the city’s highlights. Here, the highlights are endless, and you will be able to choose which landmarks get the majority of your time. Your tour will allow you to witness towering temples and ancient ruins before at the Acropolis before concluding at the Temple of Athena. After your tour, you will venture to the marketplaces of Monastiraki. From here the rest of the day’s plan will be yours to decide.

After breakfast, you will have a few hours to spend at your leisure before your guide leads you on a culinary tour of the city. During your tour, your guide will lead you to noteworthy eateries throughout the city so that you can sample regional delicacies, such as baklava. Once your tour concludes, you will visit the Varvakios Market. From the market, you will make your way to the city's main spice street, where you will be met with a plethora of artisan products, such as olive oil, honey, cured meats, and olives.

After breakfast this morning, you will venture to Mycenae and Epidaurus. A lovely scenic drive will lead you along the Saronic Gulf before finally arriving at the archaeological site of Mycenae. Here, your guide will lead you on a private tour of the site, imbuing your exploration with myths and legends that relate to the site. After your tour concludes, you will visit Epidaurus to discover more ancient ruins. To conclude your tour, you will return to Athens in the evening.

After breakfast, you will sail to Paros. After settling in to your new accommodation, you will have most of the day to relax and get accustomed to your new surroundings. This evening, you will partake in a culinary course that will teach you how to make a traditional Greek meal under the tutelage of a master chef. You will also make a dessert to complete your meal. Afterward, you will indulge in the fruits of your labor together.

After breakfast this morning, you will explore Paros and Antiparos with a local guide. To begin your tour, your guide will lead you on an enjoyable walking tour of Parikia that will have you make your way to the city’s Venetian-style castle. After you have spent as much time as your desire in Paros, you will catch a ferry for Antiparos. Here, your guide will lead you on a walk through the town. You will then have some time for self-discovery before returning to Paros for the evening.

This morning, you can choose to have breakfast before or after your private yoga session by the sea. Afterward, you will venture to the island of Santorini, where you will have a few hours to settle in to your new surroundings. In the late afternoon, you will embark on a sunset dinner sail through the Aegean Sea. Your sail will be complete with relaxation, fine wine, great food, and incredible views. You will sail through the sea before returning to the port after dark.

Today, you will visit the archaeological site of Akrotiri. After breakfast, you will begin your ride to the site. Here, you will be able to view the Minoan ruins, which will provide you with insight into Bronze Age civilizations. You will then be able to relax on the shores of red Red Beach and Perissa Beach. It will ultimately be up to you to decide where you will spend the majority of your time. Afterward, you will visit Prophet Elias Monastery before transferring to a private vineyard, where you will have a private tasting of some of the island’s best wines.

After breakfast, you will join an expert fisherman and their elite crew for a fishing expedition. How involved you are in this fishing trip will be entirely up to you; you can choose to fish alongside the experts or just watch as they show you who the masters work. If you choose to participate, you will get a hands-on lesson of many fishing techniques. In the evening, your fisherman guide will grill up some of the day’s catch for you. You will then have the rest of the evening to spend at your leisure.

You will have an early morning transfer to the island of Mykonos after breakfast today. Mykonos awaits your arrival. After arriving and settling in to your new accommodation, your guide will lead you on a walking tour of Mykonos’ Old Town. In addition to leading you to many of the town’s iconic sites, you will also meander into some bakeries for a taste of some local treats. After your tour concludes, you will have the rest of the evening to explore Mykonos on your own.

Your last day in Greece will be spent relaxing and appreciating the experiences that you have made so far. After breakfast, you will transfer to the port and board a catamaran. How you spend the day will be entirely up to you; you can snorkel, swim, relax on deck, and socialize with your family and crew. The crew will be at your command and will sail you to any destination within reason. If you want to venture to a nearby coast for some up-close snorkeling encounters, you can do it. You will return to shore in the evening and have the rest of the day to yourself.

After breakfast, your guide will escort you to the airport so that you can connect with your departing flight.