Signature Greece 2021-2022
10 Days | Athens, Thera, Oia on Santorini, Mykonos or Chania on Crete
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Flight and Early Arrival Options
Your flight to Athens, Greece should land on Day 1 of the itinerary — this means you should depart your home airport the day prior — your round-trip travel time on this Journey is 10 Days (9 Days, 8 Nights Land). Airfare is not included. Inquire about our Business Class and Premium Economy Airfare. Expand the Journey: Many of our travelers arrive a "full day early" to recover from their overnight flight — inquire with us about a pre-tour overnight hotel room in Athens. You can even stay longer with our extension to Italy: Maybe Rome and the Amalfi Coast?
Day 1: Welcome to Athens, Greece
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 Director 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
Preferred Property in Athens
Included in package: 5-Star Hotel Grande Bretagne, 2 Nights with breakfast
- Journey Recommended and Included.
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 Director will invite you to an optional dinner tonight or you can explore Athens at leisure.
Day 3: To the Isle of Saint Irene
Today we make our way to the airport for a quick flight to the island of Santorini. 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 Director as we explore Thera, the capital of Santorini.
Welcome to Thera Dinner
Your Journey Tour Director hosts an amazing welcome dinner on Santorini. Get ready for amazing sights and cuisine.
Preferred Property on Santorini
Included in package: 4+ Star Atrina Canava 1984 or Similar, 3 Nights with breakfast
Day 4: 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 Director will invite you to an optional dinner tonight or you can explore Thera at leisure.
Day 5: 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.
Journey is Different: Your Journey Tour Director will invite you to an optional dinner tonight or you can explore Santorini at leisure.
Day 6: To the Isle of Crete
Today we make our way to the airport for our quick flight to the island of Crete. Upon arrival, we make our way to our hotel to check in, freshen up and enjoy some time before our Discovery Walk.
Discovery Walk
Welcome to Crete Dinner
Your Journey Tour Director hosts an amazing welcome dinner in Chania.
Preferred Property on Crete
Included in package: 5-Star Casa Delfino Hotel & Spa or Similar, 3 Nights with breakfast
Day 7: Chania, Crete
Today's Adventure: Chania
We meet our Local Guide for a walking tour of Chania. Your senses will be delighted today as you enjoy sights, sounds, and tastes. We'll make our way through the old Jewish and Turkish quarters of the city. Then this afternoon, enjoy a Now Journey exclusive as we enjoy a visit to a winery for a tasting and Now Journey experience. Return to the hotel late afternoon for an evening at leisure.
Journey is Different: Your Journey Tour Director will invite you to an optional dinner tonight or you can explore Chania at leisure.
Day 8: A Day at Leisure
Today, enjoy a complete day at leisure.
Later tonight we meet for our farewell event.
Our Special Journey Finalé
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!
Day 9: Departure Day Or Extend Your Adventure
Your Journey ends this morning after breakfast. May we suggest an extension:
Perhaps Italy's Amalfi Coast is the right next move? Tempting? Please inquire with Reservation about extensions and pricing.