Amazing Athens
Day 1: Welcome to Athens, Greece: Birthplace of Western Civilization
Upon arrival into Athens Airport, you will meet the Journey Meet & Greet team after clearing customs and then enjoy the included transfer to check in to your hotel in the city's heart. Upon arrival into Athens, check in to your hotel. If you have arrived early, have no fears, you can drop your bags and set off to wander Athen's streets and start to soak up the Greek feel.
Discovery Walk
Join the Journey Tour Captain for a Discovery Walk on your arrival day in Athens. Learn the major landmarks and the lay of the land in relation to our hotel. We'll introduce you to the best ATM machines and other helpful information for your stay in Athens.
Welcome to Athens Dinner
Tonight enjoy a special welcome dinner in Athens with your Journey Tour Captain. Now Journey enhances the dining experience in Athens by curating meals that blend traditional Greek flavors with contemporary culinary techniques. Guests enjoy their dinners at hidden gems and local favorites, where the ambiance is as authentic as the food. Each meal is an event, often accompanied by local music, making dining a delightful dive into the rich culture of Athens.
Classic guests: Tonight's Welcome Dinner is included. Consider upgrading to 5 Dinners/Aperitif for $380.
Accommodation in Athens, 2 Nights with breakfast
Our Signature Hotels Collection:
Academias Hotel, Autograph Collection, Hotel Grande Bretagne or Similar
Our Signature hotels feature 4 Star to 5 Star properties in select room categories just above the Standard or similar category room — inquire with your Trip Specialist if you'd like to upgrade to a larger room and/or upper category room with a specific view (where available). Hotel room assignments are made at around 60 days prior to the adventure. A comparable hotel will be utilized should our space be sold out by the time you book — we will advise you of your final hotels.
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Day 2: Exploring Athens
Today's Adventure: Acropolis, Parthenon
This morning we make our way to the ancient citadel that is set atop a high rocky outcropping above the city. The site contains the remains of several ancient buildings of great architectural and historic significance with the most famous being the Parthenon. A view into ancient Greece and its amazing history is what this morning's adventure is all about.
After the adventure, the balance of the afternoon is at your leisure.
Journey is Different: Your Journey Tour Captain will invite you to an optional dinner tonight or you can explore Athens at leisure.
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Mykonos
Day 3: To the Isle of Mykonos
Today we make our way to the airport for our quick flight to the island of Mykonos (flights are quoted separately). Upon arrival, we make our way to our hotel to check in, freshen up and enjoy some time before our Discovery Walk of Old Town Mykonos.
Discovery Walk
Enjoy the Discovery Walk with your Tour Captain as we explore Little Venice and the island of Mykonos.
Welcome to Mykonos Dinner
Your Journey Tour Captain hosts an amazing welcome dinner. Now Journey's dining style in Mykonos focuses on chic, seaside eateries where the views are as spectacular as the cuisine. Meals are crafted to showcase the best of Aegean flavors, featuring fresh seafood and locally-sourced ingredients. The atmosphere is vibrant and social, encouraging guests to mingle under the starlit Mykonian sky, enhancing the dining experience with a touch of local nightlife.
Classic guests: Tonight's dinner is optional. Consider upgrading to 5 Dinners/Aperitif for $380.
Accommodation on Mykonos, 2 Nights with breakfast
Our Signature Hotels Collection:
Myconian Collection or Similar
Our Signature hotels feature 4 Star to 5 Star properties in select room categories just above the Standard or similar category room — inquire with your Trip Specialist if you'd like to upgrade to a larger room and/or upper category room with a specific view (where available). Hotel room assignments are made at around 60 days prior to the adventure. A comparable hotel will be utilized should our space be sold out by the time you book — we will advise you of your final hotels.
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Day 4: Mykonos: A Day at Leisure
Enjoy a complete day at leisure on Mykonos.
Option for the Day: Mykonos Yacht Cruise to Rhenia and Guided Tour of Delos - $185 per person. Approximately 7 to 8 hours.
Explore the Cyclades islands on this adventure as you sail the Aegean to these uninhabited islands. Time for swimming and snorkeling, optionally add on a visit with admission to the archaeological site at Delos complete with a :90 minute tour. Included light lunch onboard with beverages and roundtrip transfers.
Other Ideas: How about renting a "Quad" (four-wheeler) and exploring Mykonos on your own. So many beaches and sites to see.
Your Journey Tour Captain will invite you to an optional dinner tonight or you can explore Mykonos at leisure.
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Santorini – Saint Irene's Island
Day 5: To the Isle of Santorini
Today we make our way to the airport for a quick flight connecting through Athens to the island of Santorini (flight times are about 2:15 hours:minutes and prices are quoted separately – some itineraries will feature the fast jet ferry - about 2:00 hours). Upon arrival, we make our way to our hotel to check in, freshen up and enjoy some time before our Discovery Walk.
Discovery Walk
On the Discovery Walk we experience a Now Journey exclusive (it's a surprise!) with your Tour Captain as we explore Thera, the capital of Santorini.
Welcome to Santorini Dinner
Your Journey Tour Captain hosts an amazing welcome dinner on Santorini. Get ready for amazing sights and cuisine. Now Journey's dining style in Santorini is all about combining breathtaking caldera views with exquisite Greek gastronomy. Guests dine in elegantly appointed terraces that spill over cliffsides, offering a perfect backdrop of the Aegean Sea at sunset. The menu features a fusion of traditional Santorinian dishes and modern culinary innovations, ensuring a memorable and picturesque dining experience. Classic guests: Tonight's dinner is optional. Consider upgrading to 5 Dinners/Aperitif for $380.
Accommodation on Santorini, 3 Nights with breakfast
Our Signature Hotels Collection:
Atrina Canaves 1864 or Similar
Our Signature hotels feature 4 Star to 5 Star properties in select room categories just above the Standard or similar category room — inquire with your Trip Specialist if you'd like to upgrade to a larger room and/or upper category room with a specific view (where available). Hotel room assignments are made at around 60 days prior to the adventure. A comparable hotel will be utilized should our space be sold out by the time you book — we will advise you of your final hotels.
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Day 6: Exploring Santorini
Today's Adventure: Sensational Santorini
Today we enjoy a stop for a wine tasting at a local winery in the village of Pyrgos, which will afford us a magnificent view of the caldera and enjoy essential leisure time in the village of Fira.
Late after the adventure, the balance of the afternoon will be at your leisure.
Journey is Different: Your Journey Tour Captain will invite you to an optional dinner tonight or you can explore at leisure.
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Day 7: Santorini: Day at Leisure
Plan Your Day
Fill your day with excitement and discovery. Or just find that perfect space to enjoy your good read, or maybe it's time to continue working on your own piece of literature — whichever you prefer, today is the perfect day to enjoy as you desire.
Option for the Day: Cooking Class in Santorini - $185 per person and includes round-trip transportation. Approximately 3 to 4 hours. Discover the Greek cooking secrets as you learn and prepare classic dishes from the Chef. The small group environment provides for a fun atmosphere and then enjoy the fruit of your labor paired with delicious Greek wine.
Journey is Different: Your Journey Tour Captain will invite you to an optional dinner tonight or you can explore Santorini at leisure.
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Amalfi Coast
Day 8: Bound for the Amalfi Coast
Today, we make our way to the airport for our included flight to Italy and the Amalfi Coast (flights are quoted separately).
Upon arrival we transfer to our home for the next 3 days and nights in Sorrento. Never been to Pompeii? Read below!
Option for the Afternoon: Journey's Guided Tour of Pompeii with Admission - $188 per person.
Some guests may want to optionally experience our tour of Pompeii — enjoy our Journey Guide as they lead you through the ruins of this amazing lost and now found Roman city. Includes onward transfer to Sorrento later in the afternoon.
Welcome to the Sorrento Peninsula and the Amalfi Coast from the terrace of our hotel.
Discovery Walk
Enjoy the Discovery Walk with your Tour Captain as we explore Sorrento.
Welcome to Sorrento Dinner
Your Journey Tour Captain hosts an amazing welcome dinner at our favorite ristorante in Sorrento: a hidden treasure of Now Journey, guests indulge in a menu created by Chef Lina that masterfully blends local ingredients with innovative culinary techniques. The rustic, romantic ambiance enhances each meal, paired with fine wines to create an unforgettable dining experience in this family owned establishment. Classic guests: Tonight's dinner is optional. Consider upgrading to 5 Dinners/Aperitif for $380.
Accommodation in Sorrento, 3 Nights with breakfast
Our Signature Hotels Collection:
Grand Hotel Capodimonte or Similar
Our Signature hotels feature 4 Star to 5 Star properties in select room categories just above the Standard or similar category room — inquire with your Trip Specialist if you'd like to upgrade to a larger room and/or upper category room with a specific view (where available). Hotel room assignments are made at around 60 days prior to the adventure. A comparable hotel will be utilized should our space be sold out by the time you book — we will advise you of your final hotels.
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Day 9: Exploring the Isle of Capri and the Amalfi Coast
Today's Adventure: Private Boat Adventure to the Isle of Capri and Positano
Join the Journey Tour Captain as you enjoy our boat tour of the Isle of Capri, time on the island, time to swim (seasonal), and then an exploration of Positano before we make our way back to Sorrento via the Amalfi Coast Highway.
Tonight, consider joining your Tour Captain to an optional dinner tonight or you can explore Sorrento at your leisure.
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Day 10: A Day at Leisure
Today, enjoy a complete day at leisure.
Option for the Day: Cooking Class in Sorrento - $188 per person. Approximately 3 to 4 hours.
Enjoy a cooking class with cuisine from Campania and the Amalfi Coast in the kitchen of a Chef. A wonderful experience that complements your stay in Sorrento. Includes roundtrip transportation.
Later tonight we meet for our farewell event.
Our Special Journey Farewell Aperitif
After returning to our hotel, enjoy some leisure time and then meet on the terrace for our special Aperitif to celebrate our time together. It has been a Journey of Adventure and Discovery, along with making new friends! Until our next Journey we wish you health and happiness. Classic guests: Tonight's dinner is optional. Consider upgrading to 5 Dinners/Aperitif for $380.
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Day 11: Departure Day Or Extend Your Adventure
Your Journey ends this morning after breakfast. May we suggest an extension:
Perhaps extending your stay in Italy is the right next move? Tempting?
Please inquire with Reservation about extensions and pricing.
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