DAY 1 : ATHENS

Feel the Athenian Vibes

Luxury transfers to a centrally located Athens hotel. Check in and enjoy views to the Acropolis from your room. Refresh and get ready to hit the town. You are just a few steps away from the heart of Athens, offering a variety of restaurants and bars ready to be explored. Walk on the pavements of the old town and experience the ancient flame of Athenian nightlife, that has been burning for centuries.

DAY 2 : ATHENS

Interactive history & mythology day

Athens has a rich history and we want to make sure you learn about it in an interactive and fun way. We offer a special tour that combines mythology and history, and we take you around the ancient world by exploring Athens’ landmark sites though timeless myths. Uncover fascinating stories from ancient Greek mythology, decode their meaning and the real-life events hidden behind them.

DAY 3: ATHENS

Shopping and local markets day

Experience another day as an Athenian, and walk in the stone built pavements where the ancient Greek philosophers used to walk and visit the fleet market for some authentic shopping experience. Time to catch your afternoon flight to the versatile and very exciting Crete!

DAY 4 : CRETE

Breathtaking hiking, how ancient Greeks used to live, taste local produce and the world famous island of Spinalonga

Time to put on your sneakers and find the Indiana Jones in you. We start by visiting the Acropolis of ancient Lato for a hiking route, one of the most impressive gorges in Crete. The perfect site for the enquiring mind to understand the socioeconomic conditions in Crete in the 4th-4d century B.C. , while savoring gorgeous vistas from the formidable fortified acropolis on a rugged twin peak. We are then headed to Gournia, the only urban site of Minoan Crete excavated by the American Harriett Boyd-Haws in the early 1900’s. The site offers a really good perspective of everyday life in Minoan times that included activities like agriculture, fishing, livestock-raising and pottery

Time for a well-deserved break! In the neighboring village of Kritsa, renowned for its’ woven textiles and lace manufacturers we will refresh ourselves with the locally famous almond beverage “soumada”, prepared for us by hospitable local ladies and have the chance to learn how to make -hands on- our own “mizithropites”-a soft dough pita stuffed with sweet ricotta topped with cinnamon and thyme honey, the necessary energy boost to continue with our day.

Return to hotel to enjoy the beach for a couple of hours. Refresh and get ready for a scenic drive along a beautiful coastline leads to the bustling waterfront settlement of Plaka, the link between Crete’s mainland and the Spinalonga leper colony from 1903 to 1957. From here the “living dead” were ferried across to the arid island-rock with the impressive 16th Venetian fortification walls to live the remaining of their lives locked up in absolute confinement away from home and family. Have a very interesting tour at the island of isolation, Spinalonga, best known for inspiring the Victoria’s Hislop’s best seller ‘The island’.

Time to call it a day after such an exciting day!

 DAY 5: CRETE

The Palace of Knossos, Wine Tasting, Home Cooked Lunch and live like a local for a day

Wake up to another day of exploration, and visit the world-known Knossos with your private guide. The Palace of Knossos was the most important of the palaces on Crete, and the seat of the first king among equals of the island, Minos, whose name has been given to the whole of the 3rd and 2nd c. BC Minoan civilization.

Time to celebrate your loyalty and devotion to the historic part of this journey, with a glorious wine tasting at a local winery hosted by the winemaker himself. Our guide wants you to feel like home and so he invites you for a home-cooked lunch at his farm located at an olive grove. Many local delicacies are waiting for you on the table, and you get to do an olive oil tasting, which is produced from the grove you will be having your lunch at. Give yourself permission to be part of a locals life for a day and ask any questions you want; our host has lots of interesting stories to share.

After this unique lunch experience, sit back and enjoy a ride in your private transfers to the wild.. South of Crete, where you will be spending the night.

DAY 6 : CRETE

Coastal hike, lunch with the monks, the cave of St. Anthony, on board a fishermans boat and secluded beaches.

Today we explore a ruggedly gorgeous coastline that lies sheltered behind the Asterousia, the southern most natural border of Crete. The breathtaking switchback dirt road, offering sweeping sea and mountain vistas, down to the waterfront hamlet of Aghios Ioannis leads to the secluded Eligia beach where we gear up for a fairly easy 2-hour long hike on a beautiful trail along the gleaming sea. Under constant goat scrutiny and with scavengers hovering above, we reach hermits’ caves that date to the 5th century. Holy men sought shelter here, living an ascetic life of prayer and meditation, sleeping on rock cut beds and surviving on stalactite water. In the massive cave of St. Anthony, we may replenish water and energy before we continue on the trail that ends at the waterfront Greek Orthodox monastery of Virgin Mary, set at the mouth of the imposing Koudoumas Gorge. The hospitable monks will share their food with us and we will have some time to explore the monastery, perfectly maintained by the hard-working brothers, fragrant with basil and various spices..

When the time comes to return to our vehicles we board a local fisherman’s boat  just outside the monastery walls and transfer to Elygia. It goes without saying that several stops will be made en route, so that we can go in the azure water in secret caverns and secluded beaches of exquisite natural beauty, known to just a handful of locals! When we reach Agios Ioannis later we take the dirt road once more, this time up, to a rustic local tavern for a meal of epic proportions! Superb seasonal salads made with locally sourced organic veggies, home-baked bread, fresh soft goat cheese, vegetarian and iconic lamb and goat dishes of Crete paired with excellent local wines, perfect closure to a perfect day. Upon conclusion of this feast, we transfer privately to our lodgings.

DAY 7: CRETE OR SANTORINI ( EARLY ARRIVAL)

Zeus’s cave, Oak tree forest, Beekeepers, and farm to table experience

Across the olive grove of Messara lies the massive Ida mountain, where according to the myth, Zeus was raised inside a cave. Here is where we start our hike and the trail will lead us all the way to an ancient lash Oak tree forest hidden in a secret plateau. Under the pleasant natural shade of the forest, we will visit a bee-keeper and learn everything about organic thyme honey. After trying the most fresh local honey, we educate our palette further as we try it on some traditional desserts. Time to get lunch in the local area and head back towards our secluded hotel. Your guide will take you to a local village for a mouthwatering dinner. It’s your last night staying in the lovely mountain of Kapetaniana. Tomorrow you will be heading to the most famous island of Greece, but with the expert guidance of your local tour butler you don’t have to worry about queuing and getting stuck in a big crowd.. Make sure you get a good night’s sleep as tomorrow you are turning your travel page to visit Santorini!

DAY 8: SANTORINI

Prehistoric village, stunning views and wine tasting.

Catch the morning ferry with your guide and arrive in Santorini around noon time. Your private transfers are waiting for you to take you to the Prehistoric Akrotiri and the museum. Walk around some local villages and start embracing the volcanic and raw beauty of Santorini. Santorini is famous for its wine production and it would be a sin to miss a visit at one of the best local wineries for some wine tasting.

The chauffeur will take you to your hotel to check in. Enjoy the comfort and the facilities of your hotel or villa.

Dinner at leisure.

DAY 9: SANTORINI

Caldera views hike, beach day, private sunset sailing cruise and Oia by night

Santorini is known for its breathtaking views so we have arranged a private morning hike for you. Our guide knows the mainstream as well as the ‘off the beaten path’ routes, so you can decide on the day which way you would like to go! You stop at Fira, the island’s capital, for some delicious lunch. It’s time to witness the stunning views of the sunset diving inside the caldera from the best location; the sea! Get onboard your private sailing boat after lunch and visit some unique beaches. Don’t forget to cheer a glass of wine when the sun is going down with the backdrop of the red-gold colors of the sunset. Your senses are fully activated from the Aegean sea wind and stunning views, when you are ready to return to your hotel or villa. Time to rest before heading to the cosmopolitan Oia or one of the other evening spots in Santorini that are on your bucket list!

DAY 10 : SANTORINI

Free day, Spa day OR optional activities

Pamper yourself with a free day, perhaps visit the hotel’s spa for a well deserved relaxation day after all the unique exploration you have just experienced. If you still want to keep going, we have optional activities as well for you today! Tomorrow you are turning the page of your travel journal, to visit cosmopolitan Mykonos for some fun and relaxing time, so make sure you get a good night’s sleep tonight as this is not in the books for you for the next couple of days.

DAY 11: MYKONOS

Beach day and Mykonos by night

Farewell to the romantic and captivating Santorini! You are catching a ferry to Mykonos! Time to enjoy some truly jet-set and high end destination. You arrive at the port where private transfers are waiting from you. You check in at your hotel or villa. Mykonos is all about beach clubs and nightlife so allow us to act as your private concierge and create your personalized itinerary!

DAY 12: MYKONOS

Pool day and Mykonos by night

Spend time by the hotel or villa pool and take your time to relax under the Myconian sun. You will then be going to the beach club of your preference that we will book for you followed by lunch. Come back to have a siesta and get ready for a fun night out at Mykonos town!

DAY 13: MYKONOS

Beach club, Lunch and DJ club

Another day, another beach club! And not JUST another beach club. No matter which one you choose, you will literally be walking into a party. It’s never too early in Mykonos to have an Aperol or even a glass of champagne as per true Myconian tradition! So many options to choose from in the evening from restaurants and different cuisines, to exclusive DJ’s and parties happening in different clubs. We offer constant on-site support for anything you might need to ensure you have the best time!

DAY 14: Time to say goodbye..

It’s been an experiential holiday full of moments carefully curated just for you. Time to catch a flight to Athens and from there to back home. Safe flight!

INCLUDED

Transfers

Accommodation - Choose the room category your client wants

Tours and Activities as mentioned

Private Guides : Certified and local professional guides with insight knowledge and experience

All entry fees and tickets

Regional Flights and ferries

Full concierge support including restaurant reservations, beach clubs etc

INCLUDED

Meals and activities not mentioned

Gratuities