Fly directly from New York City to Athens via Emirates Airlines for a 9-night tour of Greece. Explore the enchanting city of Athens and immerse yourself in the beauty of two Greek islands. Spend three nights in Athens, savoring the city's rich history and iconic landmarks such as the Acropolis and the Temple of Olympian Zeus. Travel by ferry to the cosmopolitan island of Mykonos and luxuriate in a three-night stay. Explore the island, from its pristine beaches to the town's charming streets, visiting one of the numerous churches and sipping a delightful beverage in Little Venice. Next, board a ferry to the romantic island of Santorini. Visit the picturesque village of Oia, renowned for its magical sunsets, or bask in the beauty of the island's beaches. Take a short flight back to Athens and connect with your return flight to the US. Starting from $4099, land and air from New York City's Newark Airport via Emirates Airlines.
Day 1 - Newark/Athens
Depart from New York City's Newark Airport and take a direct flight to Athens with Emirates Airlines.
Day 2 - Arrive Athens
Arrive in Athens, where you are transferred to your hotel for check in. Remainder of day at leisure for your first taste of Athens. Discover Plaka, located under the Acropolis, or enjoy shopping along Ermou, Kolonaki and Voukourestiou streets. (President Hotel or similar)
Day 3 - Athens
After breakfast, explore on your own. Visit the center of the city, the Constitution Square (Syntagma), the House of Parliament, the Memorial to the Unknown Soldier and the National Library. En route to the Acropolis, see Hadrian’s Arch and the Temple of Olympian Zeus. Make a short stop at the Panathenaic Stadium, where the first Modern Olympic Games were held in 1896. At the Acropolis, visit the architectural masterpieces of the Golden Age of Athens: the Propylaea, the Temple of Athena Nike, the Erechtheion and the famous Parthenon. Your first taste of Athens would not be complete without a visit to the Acropolis Museum (closed on Mondays), a modern architectural building where, at last, the statues have found their home. Admire the wonders and architectural masterpieces of the classical era. (B)
Day 4 - Athens
Discover the city on your own. (B)
Day 5 - Athens/Mykonos
After an early breakfast, transfer at the specified time to Athens port (Piraeus or Rafina) for your fast ferry to Mykonos. Arrive on Mykonos Island and transfer to your hotel for check in. Rest of the day at your leisure to discover this cosmopolitan island. (San Antonio Summerland or similar) (B)
Day 6/7 - Mykonos
Two days at leisure on the beloved island of international jet-setters with its whitewashed cubic houses, windmills and chapels, wonderful sandy beaches, shops, and galleries, and incredible night life. Explore the town’s winding narrow streets, visit Paraportiani, one of the many churches on the island, or enjoy a drink at little Venice. (B)
Day 8 – Mykonos/Santorini
Breakfast and a free morning. Later, transfer at the specified time to Mykonos port for your fast ferry to Santorini. Arrive on the island and transfer to your hotel for check in. Rest of your afternoon at leisure to admire the spectacular caldera with whitewashed houses perched on the edge, created by the eruption of the island's volcano in the ancient times. Overnight at your Santorini hotel.
(El Greco or similar) (B)
Day 9/10 - Santorini
Two days at leisure to relax or explore the island of Santorini, known worldwide as the most romantic island. Visit the Prehistoric Museum in Fira that hosts artifacts from the sites of Akrotiri and Ancient Thira, including the famous wall paintings, or discover the colorful beaches of the island, also created by the volcanic eruption. Do not miss visiting the traditional village of Oia, the most photographed place in Greece, best known for its breathtaking sunsets. Small white houses tier the hillside, interspersed with splashes of rich okra, deep fuchsia, cobalt blue, oyster pink and earthy red, making Oia a magical place. (B)
Day 11 – Santorini/Athens
Transfer for a short flight to Athens. Connect with your departure flight, and arrive home same day. (B)