Itinerary

1. Day 1: Romantic Restaurants Lit Up Along the Shores And Under the Stars

   • Our tour of Greece starts in the town of Chania, on the island of Crete.
   • Perhaps most atmospheric at night when the many bars and romantic restaurants light up along the shores and under the stars, Chania is home to a charming port that serves some of the tastiest food in all of Greece.
   • Surrounding this historic town are streets containing boutique hotels, as well as shops that commonly illustrate Crete’s fascination with artisanship.
   • Venetian in style yet complimented by Ottoman features, Chania is not only Crete’s most architecturally attractive destination but it is also the ideal location in Crete to use as a base from which to explore the western parts of the island.

2. Day 2: Clear Waters, White Sands And a Huge Rock Formation

   • As a day trip from Chania, we head to two of the island’s most beautiful beaches.
   • Firstly, we drive to Elafonisi. When the weather is fine, it is possible to walk from the mainland to this island through shallow water.
   • Next, we make our way to a beach known for its rock formation, clear water, and white sands, Balos.
   • After swimming there, we return to Chania and explore this charming town further.

3. Day 3: A Big, Fat Dinner And Venice Influencing the Appearance of Cretan Towns

   • Before relocating by land from Chania to the port town of Heraklion, we further explore the sites in Chania.
   • En route to Heraklion, we visit Rethymnon. This charming port town still maintains its old aristocratic appearance, with its buildings dating from the 16th century, arched doorways, stone staircases, Byzantine and Hellenic-Roman remains, a small Venetian harbor, and narrow streets.
   • After checking into the hotel in Heraklion, we are taken to a local’s home.
   • There we are taught how to make some local dishes as well as have dinner.
   • Dinner is included on today’s tour.

4. Day 4: Every Photographer’s Fantasy Destination

   • We relocate by boat from Heraklion to the island of Santorini.
   • Today we explore around the island.
   • Cycladic in style yet complemented by some neoclassical elements, Santorini is every photographer’s fantasy.
   • With its villages perched several hundreds of feet above water, adding to this volcanic island’s allure is a stunning and world-renowned sunset, best viewed from Oia.
   • Now throw into the mix locally produced and internationally acclaimed wines, archaeological remains, and beaches with sand or pebbles made of solidified lava of various colors (e.g., Red Beach).
   • Suddenly you have what is one of the most romanticized—and unsurprisingly visited— islands in all the Mediterranean.

5. Day 5: A Caldera Forming a Dramatic Landscape And Captivating Buildings Seemingly Piling Onto One Another

   • Today we explore Santorini’s historic towns of Thira and Oia.
   • Whitewashed and pastel-colored cubic buildings and blue-domed churches seemingly pile onto one another, clinging onto the cliff-side caves of a caldera to form a dramatic landscape and striking views in what is one of the most unique destinations on earth.
   • One can wander through a labyrinth of narrow and stone-paved alleyways filled with seasonally vibrant taverns and cafes as well as boutique shops and hotels.
   • In these very same alleyways, some hours after our guided tour has finished, you can also find some pretty vibrant nightlife.

6. Day 6: Is Milos Island the 'Next Big Thing'?

   • Today we relocate by boat from Santorini Island to Milos Island.
   • After arrival, we explore the island.
   • The beaches in Milos are among Greece’s most beautiful, with their distinct rock formations.
   • Less visited than the world-renowned islands of Santorini and Mykonos, Milos is no less stunning in terms of its natural attractions and old town.
   • Firstly, we head to a beach called Paliochori. There we start a boat ride along the southern coastline.
   • Highlights include the beaches at Agia Kiriaki, Tsigrado, Firiplaka, Provatas, Kleftiko, and Sikia.
   • Upon returning to Paliochori, we go to a beach called Thiorichia. There we have breathtaking views of the coastline.

7. Day 7: Greece at its Most Authentic

   • We spend the day exploring Milos.
   • The first destination is the village of Klima. There we see cute homes built right along the coastline.
   • Next, we are taken to a catacombs archaeological site. The guided tour there takes around 15 minutes.
   • After this tour, we go by foot to the nearby ancient amphitheater followed by foot to the nearby church overlooking the town.
   • Next, we are taken to a beach called Firopotamos. We have a look at Firopotamos but do not go swimming just yet.
   • Next, we are taken to a beach called Mantrakia. We can purchase lunch here.
   • After our meal, we are taken to a beach called Papafragas. There we have a great viewpoint of the coastline.
   • Next, we are taken to a beach called Alogomandra. There we go swimming for about 15 minutes.
   • Next, we are taken to a beach called Sarakiniko. This is the greatest beach of them all in Milos. We spend a couple of hours swimming here.
   • After Sarakiniko, we are taken to the village of Plaka. There we hike to a viewpoint overlooking the village. It is from this viewpoint we can also watch the sunset.

8. Day 8: The Place in the Mediterranean to See And Be Seen

   • Today we relocate by boat from Milos Island to Mykonos Island and explore.
   • Now famed for seasonally hosting some of the best beach parties and nightlife in all the Mediterranean as well as featuring an exciting fashion scene combined with stylish bars, restaurants, and shops.
   • What initially put Mykonos under the international spotlight is its clear and calm waters and quintessential Cycladic architecture.
   • Although Mykonos is one of Greece’s chicest and most visited destinations, the island feels overcrowded only in July and August.

9. Day 9: The Greek Architecture You’ve Seen in Movies And Have Always Wanted to See in Person

   • Before relocating by boat from Mykonos Island to the city of Athens, we explore the old town: whitewashed cubic buildings, a labyrinth of narrow and stone-paved alleyways, and numerous little churches dotted around town.
   • In the evening, we are taken to some of Athens’ most popular areas for restaurants and nightlife.

10. Day 10: The Heart And Capital of the Country

    • We spend the day exploring the capital, with the key attractions being the ancient citadel of Acropolis and its museum, the Hellenic Parliament building, a flea market called ‘Monastiraki,’ and the Plaka neighborhood.

11. Day 11: Our Tour Ends Today...or Should We Continue?

    • Transportation will be arranged for you to reach the airport in Athens.