Day 1
ARRIVE IN ATHENS | Welcome to Athens! Upon arrival, travel to the hotel and meet with an Expat Explore representative for check-in. If you arrive early enough, why not immerse yourself in the everyday buzz of Athens? The Tour of Athens: Hidden Gems optional excursion is an excellent way to experience the city this evening. This optional walking tour visits the Central Market of Athens and the Psiri neighbourhood, followed by dinner in a local taverna with live Greek music! Exploring at your own leisure? Athens at night time is a treat! Tourist shops and ta- vernas are open late and beg to be discovered. Tomorrow you will meet up with your tour leader and fellow travellers.
Day 2
ATHENS CITY TOUR - MYKONOS | Meet up with your tour leader and fellow travellers this morning, and embark on a city tour with an expert local guide. See top attractions like the Academy, National Library, Greek parliament, Panathi- naikos marble stadium, Hadrian's Arch, and the temple of Olympian Zeus. After the tour you will have the option to join a guided tour of the Acropolis site. During this optional excursion you will continue on foot to the sacred rock of Acropolis, visiting the Propylaea, the Erechtheion, the temple of Athena Nike and the Parthenon. After the tour, walk along Apostolou Pavlou street towards the Plaka neighbourhood for an included lunch at a local restaurant. Later on, transfer to the port to catch the local ferry to Mykonos. Upon arrival in Mykonos, settle in at your hotel room and enjoy a relaxing evening.
Day 3
MYKONOS - FREE DAY | Day at leisure to explore the magnificent island of Mykonos with its unique sandy beaches on your own.
Day 4
MYKONOS - FREE DAY | Another day at leisure to soak up some sun, explore the bustling town of Mykonos or enjoy the facilities of your hotel. Alternatively, consider our suggested optional excursion to ancient Delos.
Day 5
MYKONOS - SANTORINI | Spend the morning at leisure until it is time to transfer to the port to catch the local ferry to Santorini. Arrive in Santorini and transfer to our hotel, then spend the rest of the day at leisure.
Day 6
SANTORINI - FREE DAY | The day is yours to explore this incredible island on your own, however you wish.
Day 7
SANTORINI - FREE DAY | Another day at leisure for you to explore this unique island. Alternatively, you can follow our optional boat excursion to the caldera islands. We will visit the volcano, the hot springs, little Thirassia island and we will end at Amoudi bay, the little port of Oia. We will climb up to Oia village and admire one of the best sunsets in the Aegean. Later, we will be transferred back to our hotel.
Day 8
SANTORINI - ATHENS | Early in the morning, we will be transferred to the airport of Santorini to catch a local flight back to Athens. Our tour ends in Athens.