Greece Private Tour (GRE001) Greeting… Greece (10 Days 9 Nights)

You will travel from Bangkok to Athens. From there, connect on a flight to Santorini island; you may choose to fly with Aegean Air, which takes about 45 minutes from Athens (www.aegeanair.com). We will be waiting to welcome you at Santorini (Thira) National Airport at the scheduled time.

Afterward, we will take you to check in at your accommodation on Santorini island.

hotel Overnight Santorini : · example hotel Marillia Village ****

Today, we explore the town of Fira (Thera). Ride a donkey down to the Old Port to take in the scenic views below at the harbor, where boats depart for the volcano island and Oia. Then, take the Santorini cable car back up to explore the lovely town of Fira, visit the town church, and enjoy cliffside views of whitewashed houses dotting the island.

In the afternoon, we'll take you to explore Oia to admire the beauty of the blue houses contrasting with the blue, the iconic symbol of visiting Santorini. Stroll through the charming narrow alleys of Oia, take photos with the windmills and traditional houses, shop for souvenirs, and visit Oia Castle. In the evening, watch the sunset from this must-visit viewpoint.

hotel Overnight Santorini : · example hotel Marillia Village ****

Today, we take you to explore Pyrgos and the rest of Santorini island, starting from the southernmost tip of the island. Take photos at the Faros lighthouse, see the White Beach and the Red Beach with its striking red cliffs and red rocks along the sea, and visit the ruins at the Akrotiri Archaeological Site. Afterwards, visit the Black Beach in the southeastern part of the island, and head up to the highest viewpoint on the island at Moni Profiti Ilia, where you can see the sea on both sides of the island and take in panoramic views of the entire town of Fira.

Visit Ancient Thira and stop to explore the town of Pyrgos.

If time permits and you wish to take a catamaran cruise on the Aegean Sea to the volcano island and soak in the hot springs, an optional boat tour can be arranged in the afternoon.

hotel Overnight Santorini : · example hotel Marillia Village ****

Today, we depart from Santorini island to Mykonos island by ferry, which takes about 2.5 hours.

See the iconic windmills lined up along the sea, wander through the town's charming labyrinth of alleys, visit Little Venice by the waterfront, and stop by the whitewashed Panagia Paraportiani Church. Enjoy some free time for shopping on the island before heading to the mainland tomorrow.

hotel Overnight Mykonos : · example hotel Vanilla ***

In the morning, enjoy a half-day stroll around Mykonos town to take some final photos. Around midday, we take a ferry back to Athens, taking about 2.5 hours to arrive in Athens, the capital of Greece, in the afternoon.

Today, we take a cable car up to the viewpoint on Mount Lycabettus, which offers panoramic views of Athens in all directions. You may enjoy dinner on the hilltop while waiting to watch the sunset here.

hotel Overnight Athens : · example hotel Best Western Candia ****

Depart from Athens to visit Delphi, covering a distance of 184 kilometers and taking about 2 hours and 22 minutes. Visit the Temple of Apollo at Delphi, take photos at the Tholos Temple—a highlight of visiting Delphi—and stop by the Stadion before heading to Kalambaka, 235 kilometers away, which takes about 3 hours and 20 minutes. Enjoy dinner in Kalambaka.

hotel Overnight Kalambaka : · example hotel Amalia Kalambaka ****

Today is a full day exploring Kalambaka. In the morning, visit the Meteora monasteries, which were built on high clifftops or inside caves based on the belief that building on mountain peaks brought people closest to God. In the past, transporting goods up to the monasteries required ropes and cables. Afterwards, descend to stroll through the town of Kalambaka, and in the evening, head up to Meteora, a UNESCO World Heritage site, to watch the sunset.

hotel Overnight Kalambaka : · example hotel Amalia Kalambaka ****

After breakfast, depart for Athens, covering a distance of 356 kilometers in about 4 hours and 10 minutes, arriving in Athens in the afternoon.

We will take you to see the iconic highlights of Athens, including:

- Syntagma square to watch the changing of the guard ceremony (at 11:00 AM) - The Acropolis of Athens to visit the Parthenon, Erechtheion, Odeon of Herodes Atticus - Arch of Hadrian / Temple of Zeus, king of the gods - Academy of Athens with the statue of Socrates in front - National Library of Greece - Athens Olympic Stadium (Panathenaic Stadium)

If time permits, travel to Cape Sounion to visit the Temple of Poseidon, located just over an hour from Athens, and take photos during sunset here.

hotel Overnight Athens : · example hotel Best Western Candia ****

Today is your second day exploring Athens. We take you to visit the Ancient Agora of Athens, then stroll through Monastiraki Center, where you can also see Hadrian's Library. Enjoy shopping in the Monasteriki & Plaka areas. In the evening, head up Mt. Philopappos to take in the panoramic view of the Acropolis from the summit.

hotel Overnight Athens : · example hotel Best Western Candia ****

Today is free of tour activities. We will transfer you to the airport in the afternoon according to your flight schedule.

However, if you have a night flight, you can choose to spend extra time exploring Athens, or switch your itinerary by moving Day 9's program to today.

Then on Day 9, you can take a one-day cruise to visit Hydra, Poros, and Aegina islands.