GREECE: Athens & Cyclades Islands

10 nights | Starting $8,995 per person

 

Skip overcrowded Mykonos. This is the Greece insiders know - ancient Athens, the emerging islands of Naxos and Paros (authentic, less crowded), and Santorini's iconic sunsets. Island hopping perfected.

 

The Journey:

Athens (2 nights) → Naxos (3 nights) → Paros (3 nights) → Santorini (2 nights)

 

Experience Highlights:

- Acropolis & Parthenon private tour with archaeologist

- Ancient Agora & Acropolis Museum

- Athens food tour (souvlaki, gyros, baklava, local markets)

- Greek cooking class (moussaka, tzatziki, dolmades)

- Olive oil & cheese farm tour with tastings

- Private boat day in Paros (secluded beaches, seafood lunch)

- Wine tasting at Paros vineyard

- Caldera view hotel in Santorini's Oia

- Sunset wine tour (3 cliffside wineries)

- Catamaran cruise (swimming, snorkeling, lunch)

 

What's Included:

10 nights boutique hotels • All ferry transfers between islands • Athens airport transfers • 5 guided tours • Greek cooking class • Private boat day • Catamaran cruise • Wine tastings • 4 dinners, 3 lunches

 

Why You'll Love It:

Naxos and Paros are the new hot Greek islands - less crowded than Mykonos, more authentic, still stunning. The cooking class and farm tour give you Greece beyond the postcard. And you still get that iconic Santorini sunset.

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Best time to visit: May - June or September - October