Now Journey small-group tour

Athens & the Greek Isles

A beautifully paced 8-day Journey through ancient Athens, Mykonos and Santorini—with true small-group ease and time to enjoy the islands.

Athens → Mykonos → Santorini

Typically 6 to 10 guests
Max 16
Tour Captain hosted
Deluxe hotels

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8 Days / 7 NightsGreek Isles pace

3 DestinationsAthens + Mykonos + Santorini

6–10 GuestsMax 16

DELUXEPublished hotel collection

10 Meal MomentsDeluxe collection plan

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01Athens2 nights · Journey beginsAncient Context, Lived-In AthensArrive with private transfer support, explore the neighborhood with your Tour Captain and discover the Acropolis and Parthenon with an expert local guide. An intentionally open afternoon leaves space for museums, cafés or your own Athens.
02Mykonos2 nightsWhitewashed Lanes, Then Time of Your OwnFly to Mykonos for Little Venice, the Kato Milli windmills and a Tour Captain-led Old Town discovery. A full independent day gives you the freedom to choose beaches, Chora, Delos or an unhurried island pause.
03Santorini3 nights · Journey finaleA Luminous Caldera FinaleContinue by flight or ferry to Santorini for Pyrgos, volcanic wine country, Oia and Fira. A full leisure day and farewell aperitif allow the Journey to close in the island’s own dramatic rhythm.

Greece, distilled

Ancient stone. Island light. Caldera finale.

Athens gives the Journey its cultural beginning. Mykonos shifts the rhythm toward harbor light and whitewashed lanes. Santorini closes the story above the caldera, with volcanic wine country and a full island day at leisure.

The route stays focused, the scale stays personal, and hosted transitions keep the logistics from overpowering the places themselves.

Three distinct Greek settings, connected with enough time for each one to become more than a photograph.Now Journey design philosophy

Why Now Journey

Greece at a human pace.

A dedicated Tour Captain, local English-speaking guides and thoughtfully coordinated island logistics keep the Journey personal without filling every hour.

Core places, not clutter

Athens, Mykonos and Santorini carry the story without scattering attention across too many short island stops.

Leisure is built in

Guided context is balanced with time for beaches, cafés, villages, shopping and views at your own pace.

Island logistics, handled

Your Tour Captain coordinates airports, ferries, hotels and luggage so the islands feel connected without the usual transit friction.

Journey Story

From the Acropolis to the caldera.

The landscape changes, but the rhythm stays clear: cultural depth in Athens, island energy in Mykonos and a luminous finale in Santorini.

Chapter 1

Athens

Begin with ancient context, neighborhood life and the Parthenon before the island chapters unfold.

Chapter 2

Mykonos

Whitewashed lanes, windmills and a full leisure day give the Journey its breezy middle.

Chapter 3

Santorini

Volcanic landscapes, cliffside villages and a final aperitif bring the route to its high point.

Now, follow Greece day by day.

The Complete Itinerary

8 Days from Athens to Santorini

The Complete Itinerary

See exactly how each day unfolds—from your arrival in Athens through Mykonos and the final days above Santorini’s caldera.

The Acropolis above Athens in the evening light

Chapter One

Days 1–2

Athens

Arrival ease, neighborhood discovery and expert-guided context at the Acropolis and Parthenon.

Day 1

Welcome to Greece

Meet the Journey team after customs for the included transfer to a centrally located Athens hotel. After time to settle in, join your Tour Captain for a neighborhood Discovery Walk and hosted welcome dinner.

Day 2

Ancient Athens & the Acropolis

Explore the Acropolis and Parthenon with a local guide, placing the temples, myths and democratic history of Athens into context. The afternoon is yours for cafés, museums or neighborhood wandering.

Chapter Two

Days 3–4

Mykonos

Little Venice, the Kato Milli windmills and a full island day at your own pace.

Day 3

Little Venice & Mykonos secrets

Fly to Mykonos, settle into the island hotel, and follow your Tour Captain through Old Town, Little Venice, the Kato Milli windmills, Paraportiani and harbor lanes before a hosted dinner.

Day 4

Mykonos at your pace

Choose beaches, Chora’s whitewashed lanes, local shopping, a quad adventure or a quiet day around the hotel.

Optional: A yacht cruise to Rhenia and Delos is listed from $185 per person and is not included.

Final Chapter

Days 5–8

Santorini

Volcanic wine country, Oia, Fira, a full leisure day and a final aperitif above the caldera.

Day 5

Across the Aegean to Santorini

Travel by flight or ferry to Santorini, with the method coordinated for your departure. Check in, begin discovering the surroundings on a walk through Thera, and gather for a hosted Santorini dinner.

Day 6

Santorini’s volcanic beauty

Discover an island shaped by fire, sea and village life above the caldera. Guided touring brings Santorini into focus through Pyrgos, Oia, Fira and the distinctive flavors of its volcanic wine country.

Day 7

Caldera views at your pace

Relax by the pool, wander a village, shop, revisit a favorite view or choose an optional cooking class before the farewell aperitif.

Optional: The cooking class is listed from $185 per person and is not included.

Day 8

Farewell to the Greek Isles

The core Journey concludes in Santorini. Depart from Santorini Airport (JTR), or continue with a personally planned Crete extension or another Mediterranean chapter.

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Optional · Quoted separately

Continue to Crete.

Crete is not part of the core Athens–Mykonos–Santorini Journey. Add two or three nights in Chania, with the final shape planned around your interests and available transportation.

Chania and a local walking experience
Winery visit possibilities
Beach or ancient-site possibilities
Casa Delfino Hotel & Spa or similar

Extension transportation, hotels and experiences are priced separately and confirmed in your proposal.

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What's Included

The details are handled. The discoveries still feel yours.

Core accommodations, hosting, sightseeing and island support are organized for you. Required and optional costs remain clearly separated.

Tour Captain / Hosting

Personally hosted

Dedicated Now Journey Tour Captain
Local expertise where described
Discovery Walks and practical support

Accommodations

7 hotel nights

2 nights in Athens
2 nights in Mykonos
3 nights in Santorini
Deluxe or request-only Lotus Collection

Dining / Experiences

Deluxe meal plan

6 breakfasts
3 hosted dinners
1 farewell aperitif

Sightseeing / Logistics

Signature Greece

Guided Athens highlights
Mykonos Discovery Walk
Santorini touring and wine experience
Athens arrival transfer and luggage support

Required and optional costs, clarified

Required inter-island transportation is $660 per person, separate from the land price and international airfare, and due at booking. International airfare, Tour Captain gratuities, optional yacht and cooking experiences, and the Crete extension are not included in the core land price.

Hotel Collections

Same extraordinary journey. Your preferred level of accommodations.

Choose between two thoughtfully curated Hotel Collections. The itinerary, Tour Captain services, sightseeing, transportation and included dining remain exactly the same.

Representative refined hotel room with warm drapery, a neatly dressed bed and classic seating — A Sense of the Deluxe Style

Signature Collection

DELUXE

Hand-selected 4+ to 5-star properties emphasizing location, service, comfort and thoughtful room selection.

Your accommodations

At 4-star properties, Now Journey selects accommodations one category above the hotel’s entry-level room; at 5-star properties, accommodations begin with the standard category or better.

Representative elegant junior suite with a king bed, spacious sitting area and city views — The Art of Staying Well

Lotus Hotel Collection

LOTUS

The Lotus Hotel Collection brings an elevated level of comfort and distinction to your Greek Journey.

The Lotus Difference

Thoughtfully selected premium accommodations, spacious rooms, Junior Suites, Suites and preferred views or terraces where available. Choose Lotus for one or more hotels, subject to the options confirmed in your personalized proposal.

Both collections enjoy the same itinerary, Tour Captain, expert local guides, sightseeing, transportation, admissions and included dining.

The collection images illustrate the Deluxe and Lotus accommodation styles; the destination photographs below present each setting and Deluxe hotel examples. Exact properties, room categories, views and Lotus availability are confirmed in your personalized Journey proposal.

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Deluxe examples

Athens

Academias Hotel, Hotel Grande Bretagne, Electra Palace or similar.

Deluxe examples

Mykonos

The Myconian Collection or similar.

Deluxe examples

Santorini

Katikies Santorini, Atrina Canava 1984 or similar.

Photography presents each destination setting and is not a guarantee of a specific property. Room categories, views, exact hotels and Lotus options may vary by departure.

Dates & Prices

2027 & 2028 Greece departures.

Prices are per person in US dollars, based on two guests sharing a room. Required inter-island transportation of $660 per person is additional and due at booking. International airfare is not included.

2027 departures Deluxe published; Lotus on request

May 15–22, 2027