Suggested Itineraries

• Day 1:
  At last you have arrived in Athens. Your holidays can now begin. As you may feel jet-lagged or have a late arrival, we propose leaving the day open. Get some rest, sightsee a bit on your own, get your whereabouts and try to adjust your biological clock. Overnight in Athens.
• Day 2:
  Time to get officially acquainted with Athens, this vibrant historical city. A half day Sightseeing of Athens, led by expert guides is an ideal, concise introduction.It is time to hit the islands; in the early afternoon, catch a ferry / catamaran / plane to Mykonos (6hrs / 3hrs / 50 min). Overnight in Mykonos.
• Days 3 & 4:
  Mykonos is a unique blend of the cosmopolitan with the typical Greek. In its beautiful, scenic, dazzling whitewashed villages one finds international fashion brands alongside souvenir shops, charming tavernas and Michelin-star restaurants, nightclubs and bars next to authentic kafeneia (Greek coffee shops), exceptional hotels and dollish B&B's.The island is blessed with beautiful, sandy beaches and is the gateway to one of the most important historical sites of the country, the sacred island of the antiquity, Delos.
• Day 5:
  Time to hit the road again.The next destination is probably the most popular in Greece and one of the 10 most popular destinations worldwide, especially for honeymooners: Santorini. The two islands have a very regular connection by high speed boat (approx. 3 hrs). Overnight in Santorini.
• Days 6 & 7:
  It is a bit ironical that the island of Santorini owes its spectacular landscape and captivating vistas to an active volcano. The black and red volcanic soil makes a dramatic contrast with the white and pastel colored buildings and the chapels with the blue domes. 400m above sea level, the villages are perched on the cliffs like seagulls, looking out to the volcano in the middle of the sunken Caldera. Awe-inspiring sunsets have made the island a magnet not only for honeymooners and romantic souls but also for all who crave for breathtaking natural beauty.The island is also renowned for the excavation site of Akrotiri, the Greek Pompeii, one of the most important prehistoric settlements of the Aegean. Many of the unique finds are housed in the Museum of Prehistoric Thera. The volcanic activity that has caused so much destruction in the past has given the island a very fertile soil that boasts of an internationally acknowledged wine produce as well as several agricultural products such as capers, delicious cherry tomatoes and white aubergines.
• Day 8:
  Time to return to Athens. If you are in a hurry, you better fly (55 min). Otherwise, you can travel by high speed boat (5-6hrs) or take the slow boat back (8+ hrs). Overnight in Athens.
• Day 9:
  The capital deserves the extra time. There are some really important museums, like the National Archaeological Museum or the wonderful Benaki Museum, the top private collection in the country. The city also offers excellent shopping opportunities and great culinary options. Overnight in Athens.
• Day 10:
  Time to say goodbye!

If you have extra days you can add them either to Athens or to one of the islands. You can also rearrange the days according to your likes; start planning your next vacation!

• Day 1:
  "Welcome to Athens", your holidays have now officially begun. Get some rest, sightsee a bit on your own, get your whereabouts and try to adjust your biological clock. Overnight in Athens.
• Day 2:
  Athens for Beginners 1001: a comprehensive half day Sightseeing tour of Athens led by an expert guide, is an ideal introduction. If only you had more time but now it is time to set for the islands. In the early afternoon, catch a ferry / catamaran / plane to Mykonos (6hrs / 3hrs / 50 min). Overnight in Mykonos.
• Days 3 & 4:
  Mykonos has it all: in its beautiful, scenic, dazzling whitewashed villages one finds international fashion brands alongside souvenir shops, charming tavernas and Michelin-star restaurants, nightclubs and bars next to authentic kafeneia (Greek coffee shops), exceptional hotels and dollish B&B's.The island is blessed with beautiful, sandy beaches and is the gateway to one of the most important historical sites of the country, the sacred island of Delos. Overnight in Mykonos.
• Days 5 & 6:
  High speed boat to Paros or Naxos (40 min. to Paros & 1 hour to Naxos). Standing between Mykonos and Santorini, these gems offer two contrasting images of the Cyclades. Paros is dry and rocky, with spectacular beaches with wind-sculptured rock formations; Naxos is fertile, with noteworthy agricultural produce (olives, grapes, figs, citrus fruit, corn and potatoes). Paros thrived thanks to its quarries, from where marble of outstanding translucence was drawn and used to create masterpieces like the Venus of Milos. Naxos was a cultural centre of classical Greece and of Byzantium, while Venetian and Frankish influences have also left their mark.
• Days 7 & 8:
  Both Paros and Naxos are a short ferry / high speed boat ride from Santorini (3hrs from Paros, 2 hours from Naxos, about half the time by high speed). Santorini is probably the most popular destination in Greece and one of the 10 most popular destinations worldwide, especially for romantics. Thanks to its active volcano, the island has a spectacular landscape of breathtaking beauty, an archaeological site of paramount historical importance, the excavation site of Akrotiri, and a very fertile soil that boasts of an internationally acknowledged wine produce as well as several agricultural products such as capers, delicious cherry tomatoes and white aubergines. If you also add the charming villages that are perched on the cliffs and the glorious sunsets, you have a hard to match combination. Overnight in Santorini.
• Day 9:
  All day in Santorini.Return to Athens by plane (55min.). Overnight in Athens.
• Day 10:
  It's a pity this trip must come to an end but you will definitely return!

If you have extra days you can add them either to Athens or to one of the islands.
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• Day 1:
  At last, you have arrived in Athens. You have a fortnight ahead to explore and learn new things, so take it easy on day one! Get some rest, sightsee a bit on your own, find your whereabouts and adjust to the different time zone. Overnight in Athens.
• Day 2:
  How can you fit a history of thousands of years in only a few hours? Honestly, you can't but at least this comprehensive half day sightseeing of Athens will acquaint you with periods of the city's glorious past as well as some of its dark hours.Rest of day at leisure. There are some exceptional museums in Athens, the National Archaeological Museum or the wonderful Benaki Museum, the top private collection in the country. Overnight in Athens.
• Days 3, 4 & 5:
  Depart for Syros (by normal or high speed ferry, 5hrs or 3hrs respectively).
  An island that relies little on tourism as it is the legal and administrative centre of the Cyclades, Syros buzzes with life year-round. Its grand town (or chora), Ermoupolis, boasts of beautiful public buildings and mansions, designed by prominent architects of the 19^th century like Ziller, Sambo and Erlacher, and comes into direct contract with the rather rural landscape beyond the town borders.
• Day 6, 7 & 8:
  Not far from Syros, lies Tinos (ferry / high speed, 1hour / 30min).
  The island is mainly known for the sacred Greek Orthodox pilgrimage site, the Church of Panagia Evangelistria, in the main town. Consecrated to the Virgin Mary, the interior of the church is covered with votive offerings: small silver and gold plates engraved with eyes, legs, hands, ships, houses, each one a prayer for good health, safe return of loved ones, good fortune. But there is more to the island than just the church. There are dozens of lovely villages, with charming houses with delicate marble decorations (there were marble quarries here) and ornate dovecotes, beautiful bays for swimming and great food made of the local produce.
• Day 9, 10 & 11:
  Time to pump up the volume! In less than 40 minutes (by normal ferry / 20 minutes by high speed), you will be in Mykonos.
  What a unique blend of the cosmopolitan with the typical Greek. In its beautiful, scenic, dazzling whitewashed villages one finds international fashion brands alongside souvenir shops, charming tavernas and Michelin-star restaurants, nightclubs and bars next to authentic kafeneia (Greek coffee shops), exceptional hotels and doll-like B&B's. The island is blessed with beautiful, sandy beaches and is the gateway to one of the most important historical sites of the country, the sacred island of the antiquity, Delos.
• Day 12:
  Time to return to Athens.
  If you are in a hurry, you better fly (45 min). Otherwise, you can travel by high speed boat (3-4hrs) or take the slow boat back (6+ hrs). Overnight in Athens.
• Day 13:
  The capital deserves the extra time. There are tours for all sorts of interests: for the classical era, the Byzantine period, the Ottoman influence, the more recent past; tours on food, architecture and art, tours on foot, by bus, on bicycles or even segway. The city also offers excellent shopping opportunities and great culinary options. Overnight in Athens.
• Day 14:
  Time to say goodbye!

If you have extra days you can add them either to Athens or to one of the islands. It is advisable to avoid Tinos on the dates around August 15^th -Assumption day-
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• Day 1:
  At last, you have arrived in Athens. You have a fortnight ahead to explore and learn new things, so take it easy on day one! Get some rest, sightsee a bit on your own, find your whereabouts and adjust to the different time zone. Overnight in Athens.
• Day 2:
  Introduction to the history of Athens. Not an easy task, when you have thousands of years on your back. This half day sightseeing tour is a good starting point. You can dedicate the rest of the day exploring further or visiting one of the great museums the city has, like the National Archaeological Museum or the wonderful Benaki Museum, the top private collection in the country. Overnight in Athens.
• Day 3, 4 & 5:
  Mykonos here we come!
  By ferry, high speed or airplane (6hrs /3hrs / 50min), you are only a few hours away from the undeniably most cosmopolitan destination of the country. Mykonos was very popular among the international jet set already in the early 70's. People were drawn by the whitewashed houses, the windmills standing over the town, reminiscent of the island's once prosperous agricultural economy, the crystal clear waters and the sandy beaches and the simple way of life. Nowadays one can find not only the above but also high-end boutiques, luxurious hotels, great eateries, nightlife and all sorts of activities.
• Day 6, 7 & 8:
  The next destination is Santorini; the two islands have a very regular connection by high speed boat (approx. 3 hrs).
  Santorini is probably the most popular in Greece and one of the 10 most popular destinations worldwide, especially for honeymooners. The island owes its spectacular landscape and captivating vistas to an active volcano. The black and red volcanic soil makes a dramatic contrast with the white and pastel colored buildings and the chapels with the blue domes, all perched 400m above sea level, like flocks of seagulls. Awe-inspiring sunsets have made the island a magnet not only for honeymooners and romantic souls but also for all who crave for breathtaking natural beauty. The island is also renowned for the excavation site of Akrotiri, the Greek Pompeii, one of the most important prehistoric settlements of the Aegean. Many of the unique finds are housed in the Museum of Prehistoric Thera. The volcanic activity that has caused so much destruction in the past has given the island a very fertile soil that boasts of an internationally acknowledged wine produce as well as several agricultural products such as capers, delicious cherry tomatoes and white aubergines.
• Day 9, 10, 11 & 12:
  High speed boat to Crete (Heraklion town - 2 hrs).
  This island is so rich in all aspects - culture, landscape, history, gastronomy - that one could easily dedicate the entire fortnight exploring it and still depart with a feeling of not having seen enough. The 4 days allocated in this program offer only a bird's view. Minoan palaces, Byzantine churches, Ottoman mosques, Venetian fortresses, lush gorges, sun-drenched beaches and more, blend in harmoniously. On top of it all: a second to none local cuisine, the pride of the Mediterranean culinary tradition, that will be carved in your memory for ever.
• Day 13:
  Return by plane to Athens (1 hour).
  Depending on the time of your return, you may have time for a little more sightseeing in Athens or some souvenir shopping. Overnight in Athens.
• Day 14:
  It is always sad to leave but there is always the promise to return.

If you have extra days you can add them either to Athens or to one of the islands. You can re-balance the itinerary according to where you place more importance. We don't recommend spending less than 4 days on Crete due to the size of the island. The order can be readjusted to achieve maximum time efficiency; let's start planning your next vacation!

• Day 1:
  You've made it to Athens, hurray! Time to get some rest, sightsee a bit on your own, get your whereabouts and try to adjust your biological clock. Overnight in Athens.
• Day 2:
  We cannot cover the whole of the Athenian history in 5hrs but this half-day city tour is a good introduction. After the tour is concluded, you can explore further on your own, visiting some exceptional museums in Athens, like the National Archaeological Museum or the wonderful Benaki Museum, the top private collection in the country. Overnight in Athens.
• Day 3, 4, 5 & 6:
  You love to travel but you want to do it comfortably. Packing and unpacking every other day is not your thing. Here is the solution: join a 4-day cruise (always sailing on a Monday). The cruise includes top of the line destinations like Mykonos, Patmos, Rhodes and Crete. At each port of call, different tour options are available; tours that will acquaint you with the history of each area.
• Day 7, 8, 9, & 10:
  Early morning arrival in Athens. You are now on stable ground, yet we propose embarking again, this time on a Greek mainland adventure, done either privately (by renting a car or hiring a professional driver) or by joining a multiple-days organized bus tour.
• Day 11:
  The tours usually return to Athens in the early afternoon. Leisure time to get ready for your trip back home and to let the volume of images and information settle inside your head. Overnight in Athens.
• Day 12:
  Ready to go. Bags are packed and thank God, experiences, images and knowledge don't get weighed at the airport!

If you have time, you can add 1-2 extra days either to the mainland portion or to the islands by disembarking at the last island and then return to Athens by your own means.
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• Day 1:
  In the morning, have the car delivered to the hotel in Athens, and drive to Meteora (about 6 hours). Visit the monasteries. Overnight in Kalambaka.
• Day 2:
  Morning in the Meteora to complete your visit to the monasteries. In the early afternoon depart for Delphi (about 4-5 hours). Overnight in Delphi.
• Day 3:
  All day in Delphi and visit of the archaeological site and the museum. Overnight.
• Day 4:
  In the morning, drive to Olympia (either over the Rio bridge or 15' ferry crossing). Total about 5 hours. Overnight in Olympia.
• Day 5:
  Sightseeing in the archaeological site of Olympia. Early afternoon drive to Nafplion (4-5 hours, difficult drive). Overnight in Nafplion.
• Day 6:
  In Nauplion. Possible visits to the sites of Mycenae, Tyrins, Epidauros. Overnight in Nafplion.
• Day 7:
  Drive to Athens. On the way you may visit Corinth.

On the 6^th day, you could also watch a performance of ancient drama in the theatre of Epidavros.
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• Day 1:
  Flight from Athens to Ioannina (1 hour). Collect a rented car at the airport of Ioannina. Explore the city. Overnight in Ioannina.
• Day 2:
  Drive to Zagorochoria like Mikro Papingo or Megalo Papingo (small and big respectively). Continue to Kalambaka, making a stop on the way to Metsovo, one of the most picturesque villages in this area. Overnight in Kalambaka, the town closest to Meteora.
• Day 3:
  In the morning visit the monasteries of Meteora. Leave in the early afternoon for Delphi (approx. 4.5hrs). Depending on the time of the arrival, you may have time to visit either the site or the oracle. There is also the museum with the famous bronze statue of the charioteer. Overnight in Delphi.
• Day 4:
  Complete the visit of Delphi.Drive through Antirio/Rio to Kalavryta (approx. 3hrs). Overnight in Kalavryta.
• Day 5:
  In the morning, you can visit the Monastery of Agia Lavra, where, according to tradition, the revolution against the Turks started.
  You can also go up on Lousios river and hike the gorge, if possible.
  Another option is to take the rack railway to Diakofto and back, a most beautiful route that is partly in the gorge. Overnight: you can either return to Athens (approx. 3 hrs) or stay overnight in Kalavryta.
• Day 6:
  Return to Athens. On the way you may visit Corinth.

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• Day 1:
  Collect your car at the hotel. Drive from Athens to Nafplion, the first capital of liberated Greece. It is a very picturesque town, with beautiful old houses. From here you can visit Mycenae and Epidaurus. Overnight in Nauplion.
• Day 2:
  Drive to Sparta (approx. 2hrs). Visit Mystras, the medieval town with the important Byzantine churches. Continue to Monemvasia (approx. 2 hrs). Overnight in Monemvasia ("Malvasia").
• Day 3:
  Drive from Monemvasia to Mani peninsula, a ragged terrain with a very long history.
  Visit the caves in Diros, a true masterpiece of nature.
  Continue to the village of Vathia, a totally preserved medieval town with old castle-houses. Overnight in one of the villages of Mani.
• Day 4:
  Drive along the coast to Kalamata. This coast line is full of pretty villages and is very green.
  Continue towards Messini - also a very important site - and then finally to Vassai (total driving time without stop at Messini, 4hrs).
  In Vassai one can visit the Temple of Epicourios Apollon, one of the best preserved temples in Greece, designed by Iktinos (architect of the Acropolis). It is under the protection of UNESCO. Overnight in Olympia (about 1 hour).
• Day 5: Visit the birthplace of the Olympic Games (site/museum). Drive to Delphi via Rio/Antirio; the driving distance between Olympia and Delphi is about 4-4,5hrs. Overnight in the town of Delphi.
• Day 6:
  Visit the archaeological site of Delphi and the museum. Drive to Athens (approx. 3 hrs)

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• Day 1:
  Introduction with the city of Athens, one of the most ancient cities in the world! Visit the Acropolis and its state of the art museum, the ancient Agora, where the remains of an ancient Synagogue, dating from the 2^nd century C.E., were unearthed, and take a stroll through Plaka, the oldest neighborhood in Europe. Overnight in Athens.
• Day 2:
  In the morning visit the Jewish Museum, which in the words of its director, Mrs. Zanet Battinou, "bears witness to a unique Jewish heritage that flourished in this corner of the world for almost 24 centuries and was almost wiped out during the tragic years of the Holocaust".
  Pay a visit to the Beth Salom Synagogue, built on the exact same location, where Jewish refugees from Asia Minor held their religious sermons.After lunch, visit the National Archaeological Museum, a bona fide powerhouse of a museum, with one of the richest collections in the world. Overnight in Athens.
• Day 3:
  Drive to Chalkis (about 1 hour), which is believed to have the oldest synagogue in Europe and the presence of Jews on the island of Euboea may be traced as far back as 586 BCE. During WWII, the partisans and the local Bishop Gregory mobilized the community and most hid in mountainous villages, saving themselves from deportation and certain death.
  The next stop for the day is Delphi (about 2 hours), also on UNESCO's World Heritage list. Set amidst a superb landscape, the pan-Hellenic sanctuary of Delphi, where the oracle of Apollo stood, was believed to be the site of the omphalos, the "navel of the world". Delphi in the 6^th century BCE was indeed the religious centre and symbol of unity of the ancient Greek world. Overnight in the town of Delphi.
• Day 4:
  Departure for Volos in the morning (about 3 hours driving distance). The town was and still is an important port city. During the first 3 years of WWII, it was under the Italian jurisdiction, thus offering relative safety to the Jewish community. In late 1943, however, the Germans took over. An active resistance movement and the courageous efforts of chief rabbi, Moshe Pessah, Archbishop Joachim Alexopoulos (who is honored at Yad Vashem as "Righteous Among the Nations"), and the EAM (National Liberation Front) saved the vast majority of the 1000 Jews who lived in the town.
  In the afternoon, you could visit Makrinitsa, one of the most picturesque nearby villages. Overnight in Volos.
• Day 5:
  In the morning start driving to one of the most outstanding UNESCO sites, the city of Aigai in Vergina, the ancient first capital of the Kingdom of Macedonia (at about 2.5 hours from Volos). Admire the remains of the monumental palace, lavishly decorated with mosaics and painted stuccoes, and the burial ground with more than 300 tumuli, some of which date from the 11^th century B.C.E. One of the royal tombs in the Great Tumulus is identified as that of Philip II, who conquered all the Greek cities, paving the way for his son Alexander and the expansion of the Hellenistic world.
  In the early afternoon proceed to nearby Veria ('Veroia'). When Paul arrived here in 50 C.E., he found a thriving and "noble" population (Acts of the Apostles 17). Veria is mentioned in the New Testament, which proves that a Jewish community existed in this Macedonian town as early as the first century. The Holocaust brought Jewish life in Veria to a violent end and today there are no Jews living in the town. The city quarter where they lived, Barbouta, still stands, and a small synagogue (open upon request) built at the heart of the area, serves as a memorial. Overnight in Veria.
• Day 6:
  Drive form Veria to Thessaloniki (about 1 hour). The Jewish population of Thessaloniki ("Salonica") has a history of almost 2000 years. They immigrated to the city in large numbers after their expulsion from Spain in 1492. Such was their impact on the Sephardic world that Thessaloniki was nicknamed "La madre de Israel" (mother of Israel). The Jewish population in the city was the largest in Greece and one of the largest in Europe up until WWII. Trace the history of the community by visiting a number of locations such as the Jewish museum, the Monastirioton Synagogue, the Modiano market, the railway station where Jews were deported to Auschwitz, the Holocaust memorial, and the old Jewish cemetery. Overnight in Thessaloniki.
• Day 7:
  Further explore (e.g. the castle or the renowned Byzantine museum) and walk around this beautiful cosmopolitan city before starting your journey back to Athens (approx. 5 hours).

Please note that we have longer similar programmes available that also include Greek islands, such as Crete, Rhodes and Corfu.
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