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.
Accommodation in Athens, 2 Nights with breakfast
Day 2: Exploring Athens
Today's Adventure: Acropolis, Parthenon
Join our Local Guide as 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 orienting to your amazig hotel on the island of Mykonos.
Welcome to Mykonos Dinner
Your Journey Tour Captain hosts an amazing welcome dinner.
Accommodation on Mykonos, 3 Nights with breakfast
Deluxe: Casa Delfino Hotel & Spa, Myconian Collection, or Similar
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Day 4: Mykonos: Exploring the Jewel
Today's Adventure: Mykonos Old Town, Windmills
Enjoy our morning sightseeing tour of Mykonos including Little Venice. Our tour will take in Mykonos Town, the Kato Milli Windmills, the Church of Paraportiani and a few beaches. Return to the hotel mid-day for the balance of your day at leisure.
Ideas for the Afternoon: 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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Day 5: Mykonos: Day at Leisure
Enjoy a completely free day at leisure.
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.
Ideas for the Afternoon: How about renting a "Quad" (four-wheeler) and exploring Mykonos on your own. So many beaches and sites to see.
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Santorini – Saint Irene's Island
Day 6: 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 Thera Dinner
Your Journey Tour Captain hosts an amazing welcome dinner on Santorini. Get ready for amazing sights and cuisine.
Accommodation on Santorini, 3 Nights with breakfast
Deluxe: Atrina Canava 1984 or Similar
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Day 7: Exploring Santorini
Today's Adventure: Sensational Santorini
Join our Local Guide as 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. Our guide will provide interesting commentary about the island and the greater history of the region. Also enjoy essential leisure time in the villages of Oia and 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 8: 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.
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
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Day 9: 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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