The Greek Islands: Mykonos, Santorini & Crete

Board your overnight flight to Athens today.

Welcome to Greece! Meet your Tour Director and fellow travelers at a welcome dinner tonight.

A local guide introduces you to the highlights of this bustling ancient capital, home to the world’s first democracy.

• Pass by the Olympic Stadium, Syntagma Square, and the Arch of Hadrian
• View the sixth-century Temple of Zeus
• See the classically inspired Old Royal Palace, home of the Hellenic Parliament, and drive through the Plaka district
• Set off on a walking tour around the ancient Acropolis, site of the Parthenon, Temple of Athena Nike, and Erechtheion

Enjoy a free afternoon in Athens or add an excursion.

Spend a free day in Athens or add an excursion.

Travel by ferry to Mykonos and join your Tour Director on a walk through Mykonos Town.

• See the iconic windmills in Mykonos Town, built as early as the 16th century
• View Little Venice, the charming neighborhood right along the Aegean Sea
• Pass the Church of Panagia Paraportiani and admire its unique architecture

Sit down for an included dinner this evening.

Enjoy a free day in Mykonos or add an excursion.

Spend a free day in Mykonos or add an excursion.

Take a ferry to Santorini, then enjoy free time to discover the island’s volcanic black-sand beaches, cliff-lined shores, and stunning whitewashed architecture.

Sit down for an included dinner this evening.

Today, take in the local sights on a guided tour of Santorini.

• Visit the prehistoric settlements that were unearthed during the archaeological excavations at Akrotiri
• Ride to the top of Mount Profitis Ilias for panoramic views of the whole island
• Stop in the small, picturesque village of Pyrgos

Enjoy a free evening in Santorini or add an excursion.

Enjoy a free day in Santorini or add an excursion.

Please note: For an additional cost, you can book a visit to the village of Oia through your Tour Director. The visit will either take place on the evening of day 10 or the morning of day 11 depending on the ferry schedule.

Take a ferry to Crete, the largest of the Greek islands, this afternoon.

Sit down for an included dinner this evening.

Spend a free day in Crete or add an excursion.

Enjoy a guided tour of Heraklion this morning.

• Visit the ruins of Knossos, where King Minos imprisoned the Minotaur in a labyrinth, according to the myth
• See the Heraklion Archaeological Museum

Then, fly to Athens and celebrate your trip with your group at a farewell dinner.

Transfer to the airport for your flight home or extend your stay to continue exploring Athens.