Meals

Eight breakfasts, two lunches and two dinners

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Guided walking tour of Athens Villages of Naxos tour (lunch included) Orientation walk of Fira Santorini sunset picnic experience

Guide

Local Insider

Accommodation

Eight nights boutique hotel accommodation Brown Spices, Athens This trendy, modern boutique hotel has become the place to stay in Athens. Found right in the heart of one of the coolest neighbourhoods in the city, Psyrri, you’ll be within walking distance of street art masterpieces, incredible Greek food and the city’s best nightlife. The hotel itself has an stylish industrial chic look, paired with multiple restaurants, an in-house spa and a gorgeous rooftop pool. Argo Boutique Hotel, Naxos This family-run boutique hotel is in the city of Naxos, and has been welcoming guests since the ‘80s. Its most recent renovation in 2020 has turned it one of the most stylish hotels on the island, with a gorgeous room design gently inspired by the ocean. The Greek breakfasts here are lavish, as are the cocktails in both hotel bars, and the outdoor pool and in-house spa. The best part? You’ll only be a few hundred metres from the crystalline waters of Saint George beach. Nissos Thira, Santorini Are you staying in Santorini if your hotel isn’t whitewashed? We think not, so this hotel in the capital, Fira, is a classic example of the serenity of Santorini building design. The interiors are super fresh, light and airy, with rooms exuding tranquility from the moment you step in and drop your bags. The pool area, meanwhile, is the real oasis of calm that somehow sits just moments away from the city’s vibrant nightlife.

Transport

Private and local transport Ferry travel between Athens, Naxos and Santorini Boat trip to Paros (lunch included)

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Insurance

Insurance is not included

Others

Etias

Flights

Flights are not included

Optional

Other activities and services are not included

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Day 1 Your Greek Retreat Begins!
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Your Greek Retreat Begins!

Make your way to our city centre hotel from Athens International Airport (ATH) and enjoy some free time to explore the surrounding neighbourhood. We’ll gather as a group for the first time at around 6pm this evening, when you’ll meet our Local Insider – your expert guide for the trip – in the hotel lobby. Ice firmly broken, we’ll head over to a nearby rooftop restaurant for cocktails and an assortment of small plates.

Accommodation

Brown Spices

Activities included

Welcome dinner
Day 2 The Ultimate Tour Of Athens And The Acropolis
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

The Ultimate Tour Of Athens And The Acropolis

After breakfast at the hotel you’ll spend this morning being led around the city by a local expert on a private guided tour of Athens. We will, of course, visit the iconic Acropolis and its most famous structure, the Parthenon, as well as the Ancient Agora of Athens. However, you’ll also wander down magical little alleyways, discover the old neighbourhood of Anafiotika and browse locally produced goods in a food market and Monastiraki flea market. There’s a lot to see in this city and it’s a pretty long tour, so after finishing mid-afternoon we’ll leave the rest of the day open for you to explore at your own pace.

Accommodation

Brown Spices

Activities included

Guided walking tour
Day 3 Set Sail For Naxos!
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Set Sail For Naxos!

Today it’s time to actually set sail on our island-hopping adventure, so we’ll be grabbing an early breakfast before shooting off to the port. From here a ferry will take us to the magical island of Naxos. Despite being the largest isle in the Cyclades, and one of the most beautiful in all of Greece, this little Mediterranean gem remains largely in the shadow of other traditional tourist favourites. This gives it a slightly more laid-back vibe, representative of the Greek way of life, but with just as much natural splendour as anywhere else in Greece. On arrival mid-afternoon we’ll check into our hotel in the city of Naxos, leaving you to spend the rest of the day getting a feel for its charming cobbled streets and gorgeous surrounding beaches.

Accommodation

Argo Boutique Hotel

Activities included

Ferry to Naxos
Day 4 Journey Through The Beating Heart Of Naxos On A Food And Village Tour
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Journey Through The Beating Heart Of Naxos On A Food And Village Tour

This morning we embark on an enlightening tour across the island, leaving the guidebooks behind and following instead our expert Local Insider, who’ll whisk you across the mountains and from village to village on an off the beaten path journey through the authentic heart of Naxos. This is your chance to discover the beautiful little moments, places and people that make up daily life on the island. You’ll meet locals, taste their delicious culinary treats, learn about their cultural quirks and witness the splendid natural beauty that surrounds them. When we wrap the tour up mid-afternoon you’ll have had a priceless insight into this magical island, which leaves you with plenty to reflect on for the remainder of the day, so we recommend hitting the beach!

Accommodation

Argo Boutique Hotel

Activities included

Villages of Naxos tour (lunch included)
Day 5 Discover Hidden Beaches And Crystalline Waters On A Cruise Around Paros
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Discover Hidden Beaches And Crystalline Waters On A Cruise Around Paros

This morning we’ll hop onto a catamaran to take a guided cruise to nearby Paros. This gorgeous little island is famed for its fabulous beaches and, in Greek antiquity, for producing high-quality white marble, which was even used to sculpt Venus de Milo herself. You’ll explore the turquoise shimmer of the Blue Lagoon (weather permitting), go snorkelling in crystal clear waters and swimming off some of the island’s finest, and most underexplored, beaches. The tour includes a delicious lunch onboard the catamaran, and we’ll return to Naxos early in the evening.

Accommodation

Argo Boutique Hotel

Activities included

Boat trip to Paros (lunch included)
Day 6 Set Sail To Santorini!
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Set Sail To Santorini!

Today we hop back on the ferry to the final destination of our trip, and perhaps the most sumptuously gorgeous island in all of Greece, Santorini. Upon arrival mid-afternoon our Local Insider will take you on an orientation walk of Fira, the island’s capital. Marvel at the majesty of those iconic whitewashed buildings before spending the rest of the day at your own leisure.

Accommodation

Nissos Thira

Activities included

Ferry to Santorini

Orientation walk of Fira
Day 7 Settle Down For A Picnic With The Iconic Santorini Sunset
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Settle Down For A Picnic With The Iconic Santorini Sunset

After breakfast this morning you’ll have more time to yourself – we recommend a scenic coastal walk or perhaps some chill time on the beach. Later on you’ll regroup with our Local Insider to head out on a tour of some of Santorini’s most spectacular viewpoints. We’ll walk to the first organic blackcurrant vineyard in Santorini, spotting local herbs such as caper and thyme and, season depending, picking some to taste. The visit ends with an infused olive oil tasting and a gift bottle paired with herbs from the farm. The evening then culminates with a stunning evening picnic looking out across the island and the Aegean Sea – the perfect way to enjoy Santorini’s world-famous sunset, one of the great sights on Earth.

Accommodation

Nissos Thira

Activities Included

Sunset picnic experience
Day 8 Return To Athens
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Return To Athens

It’s an early breakfast again this morning as we hop back on the ferry to return to the mainland. We should check-in to our hotel in Athens at around 3pm, so you’ll have some time to tick off any remaining bucket-list sights in the capital, or perhaps buy a souvenir or two in the market, before regrouping for a farewell dinner at an authentic local Athenian restaurant.

Accommodation

Brown Spices

Activities Included

Ferry to Athens

Farewell dinner
Day 9 Time To Say Goodbye!
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Time To Say Goodbye!

After one final breakfast at our hotel, it’s time to part ways and mark the end of your Greek island-hopping experience with Culture Trip. You’ll have a suitcase full of memories to take home with you, but if you don’t want to head straight back to the airport, why not continue your Mediterranean adventures someplace else?

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Greek Island Odyssey

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Itinerary of your trip Greek Island Odyssey

Your Greek Retreat Begins!

The Ultimate Tour Of Athens And The Acropolis

Set Sail For Naxos!

Journey Through The Beating Heart Of Naxos On A Food And Village Tour

Discover Hidden Beaches And Crystalline Waters On A Cruise Around Paros

Set Sail To Santorini!

Settle Down For A Picnic With The Iconic Santorini Sunset

Return To Athens

Time To Say Goodbye!

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