Upon arrival at Athens International airport proceed to your hotel. Post check in relax at the hotel and head out and explore this city on your own. 

As the sun sets behind the Acropolis, the Athenian night crowd comes to life. Athens boasts everything the elite traveler could desire, from live music at characteristic tavernas to contemporary and funky cocktail bars. For those who wish to feast upon theater and music, Athens’s open-air amphitheaters are the perfect setting. Walk along Polignotou. There's something magical about taking a stroll from Thissio to Plaka along Polignotou at night, go to an open air cinema, See the Acropolis from Areopagus Hill, Watch the sunset from Mount Lycabettus, enjoy an evening of Rebetiko or go smash a plate at one of the local taverns.

After a leisurely breakfast we head out to tour the city of Athens. 

Even if you don't care about archaeology you can't come to Athens and not visit the Acropolis and see the Parthenon. There are two ticket options for entrance into the Acropolis and Parthenon. You can purchase a ticket for entrance only into the Acropolis or you can purchase a combination ticket into the Acropolis plus six more archaeological sites. This ticket gets you admission into the Acropolis, the Ancient Agora, Roman Agora, Hadrian’s Library, Temple of Olympian Zeus, Kerameikos, and Aristotle’s School.

The Acropolis is the centerpiece of Athens. Rising up from the city center is a rocky, fortified, limestone plateau, topped with the Parthenon and several other ancient monuments. The word “acropolis” is defined as a citadel or fortified part of an ancient Greek city, typically built on a hill. There is another acropolis in Greece, however, the Acropolis of Athens is the most famous. This rocky hill has been inhabited since the 4th millennium BC. The buildings that still stand today were constructed under the direction of Pericles in the 5th century BC. The Parthenon, the Temple of Athena Nike, the Propylaea, and others, are the remnants of the Golden Age of Greece. The Parthenon dominates the Acropolis. This is one of the most recognizable and imitated buildings in the world. It was built to honor the Greek goddess Athena Parthenos, the patron of Athens, and it is considered to be the most important surviving building of Classical Greece. Since its construction, the Parthenon has also served as a Christian church and as an Islamic mosque. A portion of the Parthenon was destroyed when the Venetians struck and hit the building with a mortar round, fired while attacking the Ottomans.

You won't find a better collection of ancient Greek sculpture, jewellery, pottery, and the Antikythira Device, a 2000 year old computer found in the shipwreck off the island of Antikythera anywhere other than at the National Archaeological Museum. This Museum of Athens, built between 1866 and 1889, was initially named the Central Museum. It was first established to display the numerous findings dating from the beginning of Prehistory to Late Antiquity excavated in Athens and its surroundings. In later years, it housed objects from all over the country. The collection is displayed along the museum’s two floors and is divided into various exhibitions, including the Prehistory Collection, the Sculpture Collection, the Vase and Minor Objects Collection and the Metallurgy Collection. It also houses a varied art collection from Ancient Egypt. There are also several gold funerary masks. During World War II, the imposing neoclassical building was closed, and its pieces were placed in wooden boxes and buried to avoid the German troops from looting them. Once the war was over, the museum was reopened in 1945.

While in the city we drive past the Prime Minister’s residence (Ex Royal Palace) guarded by the Evzones in their colorful uniform, the Hadrian’s Arch - a monumental gateway resembling in some respects a Roman triumphal arch, the Parliament and the memorial to the Unknown soldier. We also drive past The Academy – a highest research establishment in the country established in 1926. It operates under the supervision of the Ministry of Education and The Academy's main building is one of the major landmarks of Athens. A photo stop at the National Library and a breeze through The Constitution Square (Syntagma) takes us to the Temple of Olympian Zeus, the largest of all the Greek temples that took almost a thousand years to complete! Well actually they never completed it but this is also a must see, while in Athens. 

After the tour, head straight away to Plaka, the oldest neighborhood in Athens. There are hundreds of shops from kitsch tourist to the workshops of some really great artisans. There are several good restaurants where you can sit outside almost year-round. There are also some nice little ouzeries that are cozy when it is too cold to sit out. The famous Brettos distillery on Kydatheneon established in 1909 is a must visit too. Just don’t leave town until you have come here. This historic lounge in Plaka is also Athens oldest distillery. It is home to one of the most stunning back bars you will ever see. There are hundreds of multi-hued bottles backlit and stacked to the rafters.

Early morning after breakfast check-out, and proceed to the Piraeus port in time to board your high speed ferry to Mykonos. 

Mykonos is an island in the Cyclades group in the Aegean Sea. It's popularly known for its summer party atmosphere. Beaches such as Paradise and Super Paradise have bars that blare thumping music. Massive dance clubs attract world-renowned DJs and typically stay open well past dawn. Iconic landmarks include a row of 16th-century windmills, which sit on a hill above Mykonos town.

Arrive at Mykonos port and transfer to the hotel. Remainder of the afternoon is free to relax and catch up on lost sleep. In the evening we encourage you to head out and explore the part scene.

Galleraki Cocktail Bar is one of the most atmospheric cocktail bars perched right above the sea. Choose candlelit seating on the balcony overlooking the water, and relish one of the excellent signature cocktails. Anything with fresh fruit is good, particularly the ‘katerinaki’, made with melon. The champagne cocktails are pricier but worth the splurge. To bar hop head over to the Scarpa bar - A fixture for over 40 years, Scarpa offers great views, spectacular drinks, and a fun vibe day or night. Known for their fresh fruit cocktails, especially their signature Roger Rabbit (vodka, carrot, lime, peach, passionfruit) and their self-titled, extra-Greek Scarpa cocktail (mastiha, vanilla, beet, lemon, yogurt). Popular for sunset drinks and all-night dancing until sunrise.’

For the less adventurous or the teetotaller, head over to Chora – the picturesque capital of Mykanos town. It’s essentially a traditional Cycladic village, with bougainvillea, small white churches, and colorful windows, doors and balconies. The main street is Matogianni (or “Matoyanni”), lined with and surrounded by boutiques, restaurants and bars. Follow your instincts around the maze, and if you get lost, just keep walking and you’ll find your way out to the waterfront. Here you’ll find the two main bus terminals of the island which link you to the beaches. 

You choose how you wish to spend your day today. Once can relax at the resort or the beach close by or investigate the enchanting ruins of Delos and head off to all corners of Mykonos in a matter of minutes, hunting down the best beaches and vantage points. The first sight that hove’s into view before you pull into the harbour is this row of seven white windmills posted on a small cape. These would most likely have been built by the Venetians, as long ago as the 16th century and are oriented to the north to catch the prevailing wind. They were built close to the harbour to mill grain offloaded from ships to make it easier to transport. The mills have become a symbol for the whole of island and are a simple walk southwest of the Alefkandra quarter.

A north to south street through Mykonos Town, with little alleys darting off it, Matogianni Street is where it all happens. By day you can idle along, perusing souvenir shops, boutiques, jewellery stores and a couple of international chains like Sephora and Lacoste. When hunger strikes you could opt for a souvlaki or gyro or sit down at one of many tavernas, which tend to be more reasonably priced here deeper in the town. And in the evening, there’s a delectable choice of restaurants at romantic spots with bougainvillea climbing the walls, and bars that do a roaring trade to the early hours.

At the old harbour you can set sail for one of Greece’s most treasured archaeological sites. The island of Delos is just a couple of kilometres from the southwest coast of Mykonos and its excavations have been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. If you’re up to scratch on Olympian Greek mythology you may know Delos as the birthplace of the twin gods Apollo and Artemis. But more than a thousand years beforehand the island was already a venerated holy sanctuary. There’s a lot to discover, like the Terrace of the Lions from the 7th century BC, the Doric Temple of the Delians, the Minoan Fountain, a series of market squares and the Theatre Quarter, laid with splendid mosaics. You can also see phenomenal Hellenistic mosaics at the House of Dionysos, the House of Masks, House of the Trident, House of the Lake and House of the Dolphins. While here don’t miss the Delos, archaeological museum inaugurated in 1904 to hold the many finds. The oldest pieces here are the ceramics, going back more than 3,500 years.

Just north of Little Venice, in the Kastro neighbourhood is the fascinating Church of Panagia Paraportiani. This monument was built between the 15th and 17th century and comprises four separate, interconnected churches beneath a fifth built on top. That highest church is dedicated to the Virgin Mary (Panagia) and is easy to pick out for its dome. The oldest is Agios Anargyros, begun in 1425, while the remaining four churches were all constructed in the 16th and 17th centuries. Like the Mykonos Windmills it’s a monument that attracts people for the photo opportunities, framing the asymmetrical white walls against the azure sky.

Six kilometres north of Chora is a working lighthouse guiding traffic along the strait between Mykonos and neighbouring Tinos. Positioned far above the water, this edifice was completed with an octagonal tower in 1891 and flashes a white signal every ten seconds. It was raised in response to a disaster in which the Volta steam ship sank off the north coast of Mykonos in 1887, at the cost of 11 lives. If you’d like to see the original Fresnel lens, it has ended up at the Mykonos Maritime Museum. Although you can’t go inside, the lighthouse is a trip worth making for the awesome scenery. This is best done just after sunset when you can see the lights of Agios Sostis and Laouti on the other side of the strait.

If you’re craving some space to yourself, make for the beaches. The Agios Sostis beach for some peace and quiet or the Elia beach if you want to experience Mykonos at its most vibrant and cosmopolitan.

As advised earlier the day is yours do as you please. 

After breakfast, check out and head to the port in Mykonos and sail across to Santorini, one of the Cyclades islands in the Aegean Sea. It was devastated by a volcanic eruption in the 16th century BC, forever shaping its rugged landscape. The whitewashed, cubiform houses of its 2 principal towns, Fira and Oia, cling to cliffs above an underwater caldera (crater). They overlook the sea, small islands to the west and beaches made up of black, red and white lava pebbles.

Arrive at Santorini island and a private transfer will take you to your hotel. Post check in relax and get ready for night out. Drink a Frappe, enjoy a sunset cruise, dine at a local tavern, swim in the hot springs, get a fish pedicure, take a cooking class or simply watch the sunset. The options are endless and the choice is yours. 

Today sail across Santorini’s beautiful ‘caldera’ (flooded crater) and visit the islands of Nea Kameni and Thirasia on this 6-hour cruise. Board a sightseeing boat from the old port, and admire Santorini’s cliffs and as you cruise to Nea Kameni. Enjoy free time to walk around its volcanic crater, swim in the warm springs, and visit Thirasia island. Explore and have lunch here at leisure before cruising back to Santorini. Then explore Oia village and experience unique sunset. The excursion will 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. Next you will be headed to the Athinios port, where one of our guides will guide you in one of our boats. The tour will start at 10:15 approx. 

Our first destination will be the famous volcano of Santorini! After 20 minutes sailing, we will reach Nea Kameni’s jetty. Should you be interested in a guided tour at the volcano a small fee of approx. Euro 2.5 per person is applicable. This tour will guide you to the volcano’s ridge and your knowledgeable guide will fill up on with the history and geology of the volcano. After about 1.5 Hrs here, we embark again for the next stop.

Our next stop will be the island of Palea Kameni popular for their thermal hot springs. The boat docks here for about 30 min but at a distance of 30 meters from the shallow waters of Agios Nicholaos beach. The waters here are mixed with mud full of sulphur, iron and other metals gifted by the volcano and considered therapeutic for the skin, rheumatism, arthritis and other physical pains. Important Note: In order to reach Agios Nicholaos beach one needs to be a really good swimmer. 

Next stop is the island of Thirassia a miniature of what Santorini used to be several years ago. The island of Thirassia is only 9 sq. km in size and has approximately 300 permanent inhabitants. You will stay there for 2 hours, so as to explore this picturesque and traditional village as well as to taste the authentic Santorinian cuisine. Should you wish, you can also walk at the main village of Manolas, which is the capital of Thirassia. The view over Santorini is spectacular from there.

After Therasia island, you will go back to Athinios port from where the bus will take you to Oia, the most beautiful village of Santorini. Here you will have the chance to explore unique alleys, discover its rich market as well as witness the most breathtaking sunset of your life!  After sunset, head back to your hotel to freshen up and relax or head out and party the night away. 

After breakfast check out and head over to the Santorini airport for your flight back home or to the next destination. (B)