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First Light Greece: Athens, Mykonos, Santorini

9 days  ·  Athens · Mykonos · Santorini  ·  from $5,580 per person
The journey

The perfect introduction to Greece, from Athens' ancient streets to Mykonos' windmills and Santorini's caldera. Private guides bring each destination into focus, while beach days, free time, and a small-group sunset cruise balance the pace. Your Destination Expert curates dining tips and leisure recommendations along the way.

Duration
9 days, 8 nights
Route
Athens · Mykonos · Santorini
Style
Private and tailor-made: your own guide and driver throughout
From
$5,580 per person, hotels, guides and transfers included
  • Discover Athens with a local expert and stand where democracy was born at the Acropolis.
  • Walk Mykonos' windmills and Little Venice with a guide, then sample local meze and Greek bites.
Day by day

Every day, already yours.

Day01

Get Settled

Athens

Upon arrival to Athens airport, an English-speaking Meet & Greet Assistant will welcome you and escort you to your waiting driver. They will travel with you to your accommodations to ensure a smooth check-in and be on hand to answer any questions you may have about your itinerary or the destination.

  • Private Airport Transfer with Meet & Greet Assistance
  • Greece Arrival Welcome Package
  • Golden Hour Rooftop Aperitifs & Craft Cocktails at Your Leisure
  • Dining Reservation at Tzitzikas & Mermigas
OvernightElia Ermou Athens Hotel
Get Settled, Athens
Day02

See the Signature Sights in Style

Athens

Walk through the heart of Athens with your private guide, beginning at the UNESCO-listed Acropolis, where marble pathways, weathered columns, and open views over the city bring ancient Athens into sharp focus. A short transfer brings you to the base of the hill, passing landmarks such as the Temple of Olympian Zeus, Hadrian’s Arch, and the Panathenaic Stadium along the way.

  • Private City Tour with Acropolis, New Acropolis Museum & Plaka Stroll | 5 hrs
  • National Gardens & Panathenaic Stadium at Your Own Pace
OvernightElia Ermou Athens Hotel
See the Signature Sights in Style, Athens
Day03

A Change of Scenery

Athens

Board a flight in Athens with direct service to Mykonos. Approximate flight duration is 50 minutes.

  • Private Airport Transfer
  • Air - Athens - Mykonos [Direct, 50 mins] - Economy
  • Private Airport Transfer
  • Self-Guided: A Taste of Mykonos
OvernightMyconian Imperial Resort
A Change of Scenery, Athens
Day04

Get a Lay of the Land

Mykonos

This morning, enjoy time at leisure to explore at your own pace, or simply unwind at your hotel and recharge for what is next.

  • Morning at Leisure
  • Private Mykonos Walking Tour with Wine Tasting & Mezes | 4 hrs
OvernightMyconian Imperial Resort
Get a Lay of the Land, Mykonos
Day05

Beach Bliss

Mykonos

Unwind between the Imperial’s main pool terrace and swim-up bar, then slip down to Elia Beach, Mykonos’ longest stretch of golden sand. Reception can arrange access to the Myconian guest beach area for a nominal charge, with sunbeds, umbrellas, fresh towels, and beach bar service.

  • Myconian Imperial Beach & Pool Time at Your Own Pace
  • Myconian Imperial Dinner & Sunset Cocktails at Your Leisure
OvernightMyconian Imperial Resort
Beach Bliss, Mykonos
Day06

The Journey Continues…

Mykonos

Board a high-speed ferry for a transfer from Mykonos to Santorini. Approximate travel time is typically 2 hours, though can range up to 2 hours 45 minutes.

  • Private Port Transfer
  • Ferry - Mykonos - Santorini [2 hrs] - Business Class
  • Private Port Transfer
  • Dining Reservation at Fino Taverna
OvernightView Hotel by Secret
The Journey Continues…, Mykonos
Day07

Sail the Seas

Santorini

Known for its stunning, otherworldly views and sunsets, along with charming back streets, Santorini’s town of Oia is a great place to enjoy some time at leisure to explore on your own. Within your final trip documents, you’ll receive a supplemental composition outlining our suggestions for a self-guided stroll through Oia, as selected by Touristoogle Destination Experts.

  • Independent Discovery of Oia
  • Sunset Cruise (with Dinner, 5 hrs) - Small Group Tour
OvernightView Hotel by Secret
Sail the Seas, Santorini
Day08

Of Vineyards and Vintages

Santorini

This morning, enjoy time at leisure to explore at your own pace, or simply unwind at your hotel and recharge for what is next.

  • Morning at Leisure
  • Private Island Winery Tour with Wine Tasting & Lunch | 4 hrs
OvernightView Hotel by Secret
Of Vineyards and Vintages, Santorini
Day09

Until Next Time…

Santorini

Meet your driver for a private airport transfer.

  • Private Airport Transfer
Your hotels

Where you will wake up.

Elia Ermou Athens Hotel

Athens

Elia Ermou Athens Hotel brings a polished, contemporary feel to one of the city’s most central addresses, set on Ermou Street just steps from Syntagma Square and within easy walking distance of Plaka, the Acropolis, and Athens’ key landmarks.

Myconian Imperial Resort

Athens

The Myconian Imperial Resort offers modern luxury and privacy in the setting of one of the ancient historic islands of Greece. Situated in a quiet and untainted area of Elia Beach in Mykonos, this exclusive luxury hotel offers unique facilities, including a state-of-the-art Thalassotherapy Spa, indoor and outdoor...

View Hotel by Secret

Mykonos

The boutique 39-room View Hotel by Secret embraces elegant and minimalist styles that seamlessly connect with its surroundings, thus encapsulating the enchanting dynamics of iconic Santorini.