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Hydra, Greece

Athens & the Greek Islands tour

12 days from £6,995pp
Hydra, Greece
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Tour highlights

  • Delve into the volcanic past of the Cyclades on a private geological tour of Milos.

  • Get away from the crowds on an island tour of Santorini that’s focused on local life.

  • Soak up the history of ancient Athens and the Acropolis Museum on a private tour.

  • Spend some time on the relaxing island of Folegandros.

  • Taste delicious local food on a food tour of Athens.

Price includes:

  • Scheduled international flights
  • In-destination transfers
  • Activities and excursions as detailed
  • All accommodation
  • 24-hour support while you travel
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Itinerary idea in detail

With international flights from a choice of airports including London, Birmingham, Manchester, Newcastle, Edinburgh and Glasgow.

  • Today you begin your journey by boarding your international outbound flight to Athens. Meet your meet-and-greet assistant and private driver at the airport for a transfer to your hotel in Athens. The rest of the day is yours to relax and explore the city.

    • Acropolis, Athens
      Acropolis, Athens
    • Erechtheum, Athens
      Erechtheum, Athens
    • Stoa of Attalos, Ancient Agora
      Stoa of Attalos, Ancient Agora

  • This morning, you’ll meet your private guide for a tour of the Acropolis. You'll see one of the top sights in Greece and delve further into its history at the modern Acropolis Museum.

    • The Acropolis, Athens
      The Acropolis, Athens
    • Pergamon Acropolis
      Pergamon Acropolis
    • Acropolis, Athens
      Acropolis, Athens

  • Today you'll enjoy a food walking tour of the city with your private guide, sampling some of the delicious food that can be found in the city.

    • Greek olives, Greece
      Greek olives, Greece
    • Fruit and nut stall, Athens Central Market
      Fruit and nut stall, Athens Central Market
    • Central Market, Athens
      Central Market, Athens

  • You’ll have a transfer to the port this morning where you’ll board the ferry for Milos. On arrival, you’ll be met by a representative and taken to your hotel. You have the remainder of the afternoon to relax and begin to explore Milos.

    • Steam from a volcanic fumarole, Milos
      Steam from a volcanic fumarole, Milos
    • Klima, Milos
      Klima, Milos
    • Kleftiko rocks, Milos
      Kleftiko rocks, Milos

  • See the island today on a private tour of the highlights of Milos, visiting some of the smaller towns, ancient catacombs, the spot where the Venus de Milo was discovered, and finally unwinding with free time on the bleached white rocks and beach of Sarakiniko.

    • Church of Agios Nikolaos in Pollonia, Milos
      Church of Agios Nikolaos in Pollonia, Milos
    • Marina in Pollonia, Milos
      Marina in Pollonia, Milos
    • Pollonia, Milos
      Pollonia, Milos

  • Explore a different side of Milos today on a privately guided geological island tour. You’ll see volcanic fields, beaches lined with red and white rocks, and the ghost town of an abandoned sulphur mine right on the ocean. You’ll have the afternoon free.

    • Rocky coastline, Milos
      Rocky coastline, Milos
    • Sarakiniko, Milos
      Sarakiniko, Milos
    • Fishermen's houses in Klima, Milos
      Fishermen's houses in Klima, Milos

  • Your driver will take you to the port this morning where you’ll travel by ferry to the relaxing island of Folegandros. You’ll be met there by your driver and delivered to your hotel where you have the afternoon at leisure to relax and enjoy your private pool and the other hotel facilities.

    • Church at sunset, Milos
      Church at sunset, Milos
    • Milos coast
      Milos coast
    • Milos boat
      Milos boat

  • Today is a day at leisure to relax and enjoy Folegandros and explore the main town of Chora.

  • Your driver will take you to the port this morning where you’ll travel by ferry to Santorini. You’ll be met there by your driver and delivered to your hotel where you have the afternoon at leisure.

    • Mules on the path, Oia
      Mules on the path, Oia
    • Oia, Santorini
      Oia, Santorini
    • Sunset in Oia, Santorini
      Sunset in Oia, Santorini

  • See a more traditional side to Santorini today on a privately guided tour of some of the small interior towns, and a visit to a local winery.

    • Emporio, Sanotrini
      Emporio, Sanotrini
    • Emporio, Santorini
      Emporio, Santorini
    • Estate Argyos, Santorini
      Estate Argyos, Santorini

  • You’ll have the morning free today to explore the towns of the caldera or relax by the pool. In the afternoon you’ll be transferred to a smaller port where you’ll enjoy a small group catamaran cruise around Santorini. You’ll have time to swim and experience the sunset over the water from your boat.

    • Catamaran, Santorini
      Catamaran, Santorini
    • Catamaran, Santorini
      Catamaran, Santorini
    • Catamaran in front of Oia, Santorini
      Catamaran in front of Oia, Santorini

  • A private transfer will take you to the airport today for your departing flight. Your return flight will arrive the same day.

    • Bright doorway, Santorini
      Bright doorway, Santorini
    • View from the volcano, Santorini
      View from the volcano, Santorini
    • Views in the evening, Fira
      Views in the evening, Fira

Accommodation options

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