Glorious Greece – 5N/6D

Upon arrival in Athens, a meet and greet will be provided. Take the cab to the hotel and get in. A leisurely evening follows check-in.

Your full-day tour will start with a visit to Panathinaikos Stadium, the site of the first modern Olympic Games, which were staged there in 1896, after you are picked up from your centrally located Athens hotel. Be sure to pass the Prime Minister's mansion and the former Royal Palace, which are still manned by Evzone soldiers wearing vibrant costume. Before reaching the Temple of Olympian Zeus, which was finished in 131 A.D., you will pass through the historically significant Zappion building, which is now a conference and exposition centre.

After passing the National Gardens, the journey proceeds to Hadrian's Arch and then to the Parliament. Along the way, you'll pass the Russian Orthodox Church, Constitution Square, Old Parliament, National Academy, and National Library. Admire the Acropolis, which dates back to the fifth century B.C. Take in the Parthenon, the Propylaea Gateway, the Temple of Athena Nike, and the Erechtheum with its renowned Porch of Maidens. The new Acropolis Museum is reached after a brief, delightful stroll past the Herodion and Dionysos theatres.

More than 4,000 artefacts from the Acropolis site are kept in the museum, which also features exhibits from the Roman and Byzantine eras as well as the Greek Bronze Age.

Go to the pier to catch the ferry to Santorini after breakfast. When you arrive, head to the hotel. Enjoy the stunning Island of Santorini on your own after checking in.

Prepare for a day of sightseeing after breakfast. Visit small islands with volcanoes, hot springs, and traditional communities by sailing from Athinios Port. Take the path to the active volcano's crater from Nea Kameni. Explore the island at your leisure.

After that, travel to Palea Kameni and take a hot springs swim. You'll have some free time to explore Thirassia once you get back to the boat and set sail for there. Visit Manolas, which can be reached by a donkey ride up to the village or by climbing twisting stairs.

Keep going and halt for a moment at the Armeni port in Oia. It is possible to extend the tour at Oia to take in the expansive vistas and a breathtaking sunset. The tour lasts 6 or 10 hours, depending on the option picked.

Go to the pier to catch the ferry to Athens after breakfast. check-in at the hotel after arrival. The evening is free for shopping.

After breakfast, depart the hotel and head to the airport to catch your journey back home.