Cyclades Highlights

After touching down at Athens International Airport and picking up your luggage, you’ll be met by your private driver for a transfer to the city center. After checking into your hotel, enjoy the rest of the day on your own. If you’re fighting jet lag, take a short nap or beat it by going for a walk. You might wander through the Agora, located just beneath the Acropolis. You’ll be walking in the footsteps of the ancient greats as this was an important meeting and trading place, where people came to discuss politics, the nature of the universe and conduct business so many centuries ago.

Today you’ll get an in-depth look at the many famous landmarks on a half-day tour. Your private guide will reveal the history behind what you’re seeing, making the sites come to life, passing places like Syntagma Square, the National Library, the site where the first modern Olympic Games where held and the Greek House of Parliament that overlooks the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Afterward, head to the iconic Acropolis that sits on an outcrop overlooking Athens as its most famous symbol. You’ll climb the hill enjoying the vista and explore monuments like the Parthenon and Temple of Athena Nike.

Say farewell to Athens with your private driver picking you up for a transfer to the airport for your flight to Mykonos. After checking into your accommodation, get ready for a walking tour. Stroll the waterfront with your private guide, glimpsing daily life as you pass the local fish and vegetable market. Some of the highlights of your tour include a visit to the Folklore Museum, and the Cycladic-style Papaportiani Church, one of the Mediterranean’s most photographed spots.

Today, on board your small group sailing tour, you will set off from Mykonos and sail around the beautiful islands of Delos and Rhenia for a day that’s filled with relaxation and breathtaking views. As you sit back, soak up the sun and enjoy the salty sea breeze and the endless blue of the Aegean Sea, you will be treated to some traditional Greek wine to accompany the view. First, you will sail past the ancient settlement of Delos, the mythological birthplace of Apollo. Here, from the comfort of the ship, your captain will introduce Delos and why it’s one of the most important archaeological and historical sites in Greece. Next, you will sail on to Rhenia, surrounded by seductive aquamarine waters where you’ll have time for a refreshing swim or snorkel. Once back on the boat, recharge with a delicious meal showcasing fresh local ingredients before returning to Mykonos just as the sun sinks below the horizon.

Enjoy the day exploring at your own place. You can learn more about the history of the island at the Archaeological Museum of Mykonos with ancient artifacts dating from prehistoric times through the Hellenistic period. Or spend the day at the beach – Super Paradise is one of the most popular, close to Mykonos Town, ideal for swimming and sunbathing with soft white sands. Or take a day tour to the sacred island of Delos, home to some of the most interesting archaeological sites in the country. You can walk around fascinating ancient ruins and explore a museum showcasing artifacts uncovered here.

This morning your private driver will pick you up for transfer to the port where you’ll hop on the high-speed ferry to Santorini. On arrival in Santorini you will be privately transferred to your luxury hotel offering idyllic caldera views. Enjoy the rest of the day checking in and spending the day at your leisure with a refreshing swim and admiring some of the most spectacular sea views.

Enjoy the day to yourself, followed by an evening sunset cruise. You might relax on one of the colourful beaches from black to red sands, or visit Santorini’s own Pompeii. This impeccably preserved archaeological site provides a glimpse of life from more than 3,500 years ago, when volcanic ash preserved much of the prehistoric settlement. Then at the scheduled time, you’ll head to the port for a cruise around the island. Visit famous beaches, enjoy time for a swim in a cove with tranquil clear blue waters and feast on a BBQ meal with local wine, concluding just below Oia with a glorious sunset.

On your last full day in Santorini, enjoy the time relaxing at your hotel and enjoying those stunning caldera views.

If you are a wine enthusiast then join our optional half-day wine-tasting tour and discover Santorini’s unique grape production methods and how it influences the taste of their wines. Our local guide who is full of passion and personality will take you to visit local wineries giving you the chance to enjoy locally produced wines and snacks, whilst also taking in the beauty of the island from some iconic viewpoints.

Its time to bid farewell to Greece with some unforgettable memories of the islands, food and wine you have enjoyed on this trip. Our private driver will transfer you from your hotel to the airport for your return flight home.