Tailor-made Greece Aegean islands trip - 13 days

Welcome to Greece. Your private driver will meet you at Athens International Airport and escort you to your centrally located hotel. Settle in, then enjoy the afternoon at your own pace as your Greece travel experience begins.

Stroll through lively neighborhoods, pause at a café, or enjoy your first tastes of Greek cuisine as Athens introduces you to its timeless charm.

Explore modern and ancient Athens on a guided tour, beginning at the Syntagma metro station museum. See the Greek Parliament, Changing of the Guards, National Gardens, Temple of Zeus, and Hadrian’s Arch before continuing toward the Acropolis.

Reach the sacred hill via the Dionysus Sanctuary and Theater, then learn the stories behind the Parthenon as you take in sweeping views across Athens’ historic landmarks. Later, enjoy an executive four-glass Greek food and wine pairing at a renowned wine bar, savoring regional flavors in a relaxed setting.

Begin your day with a private transfer to Athens Airport and a short flight to Chania, gateway to western Crete and one of the best places to visit in Greece for food, history, and local character.

In the afternoon, experience authentic Cretan life in a mountain cottage as you cook traditional dishes with organic ingredients and local wines. Learn family recipes such as dakos and kalitsounia, hear the stories behind them, and explore a historic home filled with heirlooms.

Set sail by luxury catamaran to Balos Lagoon and Gramvousa Island, with Crete’s coastline unfolding around you. Enjoy a warm welcome on board with coffee, tea, and local pies, plus drinks, music, and Wi-Fi as you cruise across clear Aegean waters.

Swim and snorkel in Balos’ turquoise lagoon, paddle over shallow sandbars, or unwind on Gramvousa’s wild shores. Back on board, savor Greek cheeses, fresh fruit, seafood, grilled meats, and Mediterranean flavors.

Discover authentic Crete as you explore Apokoronas, the eastern province of Chania. Wander through traditional villages, meet residents, and uncover regional history at Gavalochori’s folklore museum.

In Vrises, visit a distillery to learn about aromatic tsikoudia, then continue to the hidden rock church of St. Antony in Emprosneros. Along the way, taste Cretan cheese, fresh olive oil, and warm baked goods before settling in for lunch at a village kafeneio, surrounded by the flavors and rhythms of rural Cretan life.

Continue your journey with a private transfer from Chania along Crete’s scenic coast to Rethymno. Stroll through its Venetian lanes, then pause for a leisurely lunch at a harbor taverna.

Travel on to Heraklion and settle into your hotel before joining a mythological tour of Knossos Palace, often described as Europe’s oldest city. Explore the royal quarters, throne room, and vivid frescoes as your guide brings to life the legends of King Minos, the Labyrinth, the Minotaur, Daedalus, Icarus, Theseus, and Ariadne.

Begin your day with a private transfer and high-speed ferry to Santorini, watching the Aegean unfold as you travel between islands. In the afternoon, set out with your English-speaking driver escort on a tailor-made tour that adds a striking new chapter to your Greece itinerary.

Stroll through Megalochori or Emporio, visit Prophet Elias Monastery, and admire the famous Blue Domes and Oia’s iconic views. You can also add a winery visit, with tastings that reveal Santorini’s volcanic character through its history, culture, and local flavors.

Step into the rural soul of Santorini with a guided visit to a traditional Cycladic village. Wander stone pathways, admire whitewashed houses, and explore historic canaves cellars that reveal the island’s long winemaking heritage.

Continue to Canava Gavalas for a curated tasting of four local wines paired with cheeses and paksimadia. Then discover Santorini’s signature ingredients, from tomataki and fava to local eggplants and capers, through hands-on culinary experiences rooted in seasonal produce, island recipes, and village life.

Sail the legendary Santorini caldera aboard a luxury catamaran. Drop anchor near the volcanic Hot Springs, then swim and snorkel in the clear waters off Red Beach and White Beach.

Relax on plush lounges as the crew prepares a gourmet barbecue with fresh local seafood and Greek specialties, paired with open bar drinks and signature cocktails.

Start your day with a private transfer and high-speed ferry across the Aegean to Mykonos. Wander the whitewashed lanes of Mykonos Town, pause by the iconic windmills, and browse chic boutiques and local cafés.

Later, unwind on the golden sands of Ornos or Psarou, swim in crystal clear water, and savor fresh seafood by the shore. As the sun sets over the Aegean, raise a cocktail at a seaside bar.

Visit a family-owned organic farm and vineyard in Mykonos for a relaxed taste of island life. Sample three distinctive local wines paired with Cycladic products, then learn to prepare classic tzatziki and mostra in a hands-on home cooking session.

Meet the farm animals as the owners share stories of biodynamic cultivation and Mykonian customs. Then savor a generous spread of local cheeses, ham, salad, dips, beans, fresh bread, and traditional sweets that capture the island’s warm hospitality.

Sail from Mykonos’ old port to the sacred island of Delos, one of Greece’s most important archaeological sites. After the crossing, explore ancient marketplaces, public squares, the Temple of Apollo, the Sanctuary of Artemis, the amphitheater, and the iconic Lion Street.

Visit the Delos Museum to see statues, mosaics, and everyday artifacts that reveal island life dating back to the 3rd millennium BC. Enjoy time for photos across this UNESCO World Heritage Site before returning to Mykonos in the afternoon.

Savor a slow final morning in Mykonos, taking in the last views and atmosphere of the Cyclades. At the arranged time, your private driver will collect you from your accommodation and escort you to Mykonos Airport for your flight back to Athens.

Relax into the ease of personalized service, carrying home the flavors, stories, and sea-swept memories of your Greek islands journey.