Athens and Santorini

Enjoy the vibe and laid back cafe culture of the Greek capital, Athens, with a walking tour and fascinating excursions to ancient monuments like the Acropolis included. Then head over to the romantic Santorini island for a relaxing stay. Santorini is perfect for couples but also friends with a stunning coastline where the magnificent sun sets over the iconic white and blue buildings and rippling water is a site that . You will also discover some of Santorini's natural beauties on a cruise to a nearby volcano and prehistoric sites.

Trip Highlights

• Athens sightseeing tour including the Acropolis
• Corinth Gulfs tour passing the scenic coast  
• Ferry to Santorini
• Santorini boat tour to a volcano
• 'The Lost Atlantis' tour to visit Akrotiri escavations

Detailed Description

Places visited: Athens (4 nights), Santorini (5 nights)

Departure dates and prices: Dates are flexible and customizable for private departures. Prices vary depending on the season and star of accommodation chosen and prices start from $2299 per person - please contact us for a personalized quote

Best for... Culture / Leisure / Romance

Detailed itinerary:

Athens: Discover the ancient Greek city of Athens full of cute little neighborhoods lined with bars and restaurants. There you will take a guided walking tour and visit the many historic sites including the UNESCO World Heritage listed Acropolis and other ancient ruins. Another excursion along the coast to the Corinth Canal awaits you. Dating back to the sixth century BC, Corinth was once among the richest Greek and Roman cities with its remains revealing a huge marketplace and Apollo's temple with its many fountains. Expect to pass stunning seaside towns such as Dafni, Elefsis and Kechreai where St Paul disembarked on his journey. 

Santorini: Live it up in the romantic Santorini. With the most breathtaking sunsets imagineable, it is no wonder this island is so popular with not only honeymooners but anyone who appreciates natural wonders and a good time. There you will take a boat tour to a nearby volcano where you can climb to the summit for the magnificent views and a dip in the sulfuric thermal baths. Our local guides will also take you on excursion to the Akrotiri escavations, a prehistoric town dating back to the seventeenth century BC. You will visit Santorini's best beaches, have lunch by the sea, and stroll through other villages topped off with wine tasting in Pyrgos. 

Trip Itinerary at a Glance

Day 1 to 3: Athens

• Private airport transfer to your hotel
• Athens half-day walking tour to the main attractions and ancient ruins
• Corinth Canal half-day excursion along the coast passing seaside towns
• Private transfer from your hotel to Athens port to take your ferry to Santorini

Day 3 to 8: Santorini

• Private transfer from the port to your hotel
• Volcano half day boat tour with free time in Thirassia
• 'The Lost Atlantis' tour to visit prehistoric Akrotiri excavations plus lunch in a seaside restaurant, a climb to the hìghest mountain, a wine tour ending with the sunset in Oia
• Private transfer to the Santorini port to take your ferry back to Athens

Day 9: Athens

• Private transfer from the port to your hotel
• Free night in Athens 
• Transfer from your hotel to Athens airport for your flight

Optional Extras

We offer a complete vacation planning service, which means that, as well as flights, airport transfers, inter-city transfers and accommodation, we also have the pleasure of offering you private and small-group tours, as well as enjoyable activities. Here are some of our favorites:

• Visit to the Museum of Cycladic Art in Athens
• Ferries from Santorini to other islands such as Anafi, Naxos, Milos
• Visit to the red beach in Santorini

We can arrange your tickets to see famous landmarks and organize day trips or overnight stops in any other Greek city - just let us know your requirements and we'll do the rest!

As specialists in customized vacations to Europe, we tailor our holidays to suit our clients' needs. This means you get to pick the dates you travel, the accommodation you stay in and the activities that you include. For a fully customized quote suited to your requirements and budget please contact our team on 1-347-826-1350 or click here to send us an inquiry.