This 10-day Greek trip takes you from Athens to key islands within the Cyclades, together with Milos, Santorini, and Mykonos. It options first-class lodging and a mixture of small group and personal excursions.
Your journey begins in Athens, the Greek capital and as soon as the centre of the Western world. Whereas primarily based in Athens, you’ll journey into the traditional previous with a full-day tour of Mycenae, the house of King Agamemnon from over 3,000 years in the past. You’ll tour the ruins, together with the Tomb of Agamemnon, earlier than persevering with to the primary capital of contemporary Greece, Nafplio, with its distinctive Venetian fortress. Shut out the day in Epidaurus, birthplace of Apollo’s son Asclepius and residential to the world’s most well-known historical theatre, presumably the most effective preserved classical Greek constructing.
Head to the port of Piraeus and join by non-public catamaran to the island of Milos, the place the Venus de Milo was first discovered. You’ll have two nights at leisure on this sunny island recognized for its sun-bleached volcanic rocks and multitude of seashores. Hit up the seaside, discover close by villages, and benefit from the stunning rocky panorama. Proceed onwards by catamaran to the well-known island of Santorini, recognized for its whitewashed buildings hugging the volcanic hillside. You’ll spend a day mountain climbing to the caldera of Santorini, passing by way of the whitewashed villages and experiencing the gorgeous panorama firsthand. You’ll additionally go by the ruins of a fortress, Firostefani, the Monastery of St. Nicholas, and the settlement of Imerovigli.
After exploring this stunning island, proceed onwards by catamaran to Mykonos, the island that defines the well-known nightlight of the Cyclades. Within the daytime earlier than the beachside golf equipment open, you’ll head on a tour to Delos, a centrepiece of Antiquity and the legendary birthplace of Apollo and Artemis. You’ll tour the island’s ruins, together with the home of Dionysus, and see outdated statues and artifacts earlier than returning to Mykonos.
On the finish of your keep, you’ll join again to Piraeus Port by catamaran and spend one final night time in Athens. The subsequent day head to the airport for onward travels.
