Travel Type
Island Hopping
Duration
14 Days/13 Nights
Country
Greece
 

Athens and short Classical tour of Meteores followed by 3 nights Santorini, 3 nights Mykonos and 1 last night in Athens.

Inclusions

– 13-night accommodation (4 nights Athens, 1 night Olympia, 1 night Delphi, 1 night Kalambaka, 3 nights Santorini, 3 nights Mykonos)
– 16 meals: 13 breakfasts, 3 dinners
– Combined shared half-day Athens’ sightseeing tour with English- or bilingual- (including English) speaking guide to the Acropolis Site and New Acropolis Museum (entrance fees included), pick up and drop off from your hotel (or nearby pick-up point)
– Classical and Meteora Tour with English-speaking guide, entrances included
– Transfers in Athens and the islands between the airport / hotels / ports (only the arrival transfer in Athens on day 1 is assisted)
– Boat tickets: Athens – Santorini (ferry, in numbered seats), Santorini – Mykonos (hydrofoil, in economy class), Mykonos – Athens (ferry, in numbered seats)

Exclusions

International flights – Gratuities – Meals and drinks unless indicated – Optional excursions – City taxes (paid locally at the hotels) – Travel insurance – Personal expenses – Any item not mentioned in the inclusions.

Additional Information

IMPORTANT :

Please note we highly recommend that clients purchase personal insurance, as ferries and/or flights in Greece are subject to delays and cancellations due to high winds or weather conditions on the mainland and the islands. This means that clients may need to change their plans on-site to accommodate the new schedule changes. Unfortunately, this also means that they may incur some extra fees for extra transfers, hotel, and/or loss of an excursion. Once returned to Canada, the disbursements may be claimed with their insurance company.

1

DAY 1 ARRIVAL IN ATHENS (Saturdays, Sundays, Tuesdays, Thursdays)

Arrival at Athens International Airport and transfer with assistance to your hotel. After checking into your hotel, take it easy while soaking in the city’s atmosphere. Go for a stroll in the Plaka district, with its charming cobblestone streets, cafés, and shops. Grab a coffee or snack at a local café and enjoy your first glimpses of the Acropolis from nearby viewpoints like Areopagus Hill. If time allows, wander around Syntagma Square to see the Parliament building and the Changing of the Guard, then unwind with a leisurely walk through the National Garden to shake off your travel fatigue. It’s the perfect gentle introduction to Athens.

Accommodation : Athens for 2 nights

2

DAY 2 HALF-DAY SIGHTSEEING TOUR OF ATHENS

Today, enjoy a half-day sightseeing tour of Athens. This tour gives you an opportunity to observe the striking contrasts that make Athens such a fascinating city. Our expert guides will take you to see the Panathenaic Stadium where the first Olympic Games of modern times were held in 1896 (short stop). Continue and pass by the Prime Minister’s residence (ex-Royal Palace) guarded by the Euzones in their colorful uniform, the Temple of Olympian Zeus, the Hadrian’s Arch, the Parliament and the memorial to the Unknown Soldier, the Academy, the University, the National Library, the Constitution Square (Syntagma). On the Acropolis visit the Architectural Masterpieces of the Golden Age of Athens: The Propylaea, the Temple of Athena Nike, the Erechtheion and finally “the harmony between material and spirit”, the monument that “puts order in the mind”, the Parthenon. Continue and visit the place where at last the statues found their home and admire the wonders of the classical era: the New Acropolis Museum.

Note: Due to certain restrictions in the visiting hours of the new Acropolis Museum the order of the program can be changed.

Meals : Breakfast

3

DAY 3 ATHENS - OLYMPIA (see notes on days of operation)

Depart for the Corinth Canal, cutting through the narrow Isthmus of Corinth, connecting the Aegean Sea to the Ionian Sea (short stop). Next, drive to Epidaurus and visit the ancient theatre, world famous for its outstanding acoustics. Proceed to Nauplia and through the Plain of Argos to one of Greece’s most famous archaeological sites, Mycenae, and visit the archaeological site and the Tomb of Agamemnon. In the afternoon depart for Olympia, the birthplace of the Olympic Games. Overnight in Olympia.

English departure dates for the 4-day Classical and Meteora Tour 2026:
- Every Monday from April 6 to October 26
- Every Tuesday from April 7 to October 27 (except April 21)
- Every Saturday from April 4 to October 24 (except April 11)
- Thursdays only the following dates: May 5, 21, 28; June 11, 25; September 3, 10, 17, 24; October 1, 15

Meals : Breakfast, Dinner

Accommodation : Olympia for 1 night

4

DAY 4 OLYMPIA - DELPHI

After breakfast, discover Olympia and visit the archaeological site with the Temple of Zeus, the Temple of Hera, the altar of the Olympic flame, the Stadium, and the archaeological Museum. Then, depart via Patras (short stop) to Delphi, known in ancient times as the navel of the universe. In the afternoon visit the village of Arachova, a charming mountain town in central Greece, famous for its picturesque scenery, traditional architecture, and vibrant local culture. Overnight in Delphi.

Meals : Breakfast, Dinner

Accommodation : Delphi for 1 night

5

DAY 5 DELPHI - KALAMBAKA

Visit the archaeological site and the museum of Delphi. Afterwards, depart for Kalambaka via central Greece. Overnight stay in Kalambaka, a small town built at the foot of the majestic grey rock and crowned by the Meteora Monasteries.

Meals : Breakfast, Dinner

Accommodation : Kalambaka for 1 night

6

DAY 6 KALAMBAKA - ATHENS

Depart for Meteora and the Byzantine Monasteries, a truly unique cultural and historical treasure in Greece, built atop enormous sandstone cliffs, some nearly 400 meters high, creating one of the most dramatic landscapes in the world. Return to Athens in the afternoon, passing the heroic monument of Leonidas at Thermopylae. Arrive in Athens and transfer to your hotel.

Meals : Breakfast

Accommodation : Athens for 1 night

7

DAY 7 ATHENS – SANTORINI

Transfer to the port and take the ferry to Santorini. Transfer to your hotel and the rest of the day is at leisure. Explore Fira, enjoy the stunning caldera views, wander the charming streets, and catch your first Santorini sunset from a cliffside viewpoint – a perfect introduction to one of Greece’s most photogenic islands!

Meals : Breakfast

Accommodation : Santorini for 3 nights

8 - 9

DAYS 8 – 9 SANTORINI AT LEISURE

Enjoy your stay on the island of Santorini. We suggest taking a stroll through Fira, the island’s capital, and admire the iconic whitewashed buildings and caldera views. Wander along the cliffside paths toward Oia for breathtaking vistas. Relax on Kamari or Perissa Beach, feel the volcanic sand beneath your feet, or catch your first Santorini sunset from a viewpoint in Fira. Simply walking the scenic streets and enjoying the views is a perfect introduction to the island.

Meals : Breakfast

10

DAY 10 SANTORINI – MYKONOS

After breakfast, transfer to the port and take the hydrofoil to the island of Mykonos. Arrival in and transfer to the hotel. The rest of the day is yours to discover the island. Take a stroll through Mykonos Town (Chora) to wander the maze-like streets, admire the whitewashed houses, and snap photos of the colorful doors and bougainvillea. Head to Little Venice to enjoy the sea views and watch the waves lap at the waterfront, and don’t miss the iconic windmills of Kato Mili nearby. If time allows, explore the nearby beaches like Agios Stefanos for a relaxing first taste of the Aegean. A casual walk, a few scenic stops, and the island’s unique atmosphere make for the perfect introduction.

Meals : Breakfast

Accommodation : Mykonos for 3 nights

11 - 12

DAYS 11 – 12 MYKONOS AT LEISURE

Mykonos, an island of beauty and magic! Mykonos is known as the Island of the Winds, and it’s located in the heart of the Cyclades group. Wander the narrow streets of Chora, snap photos at the iconic windmills of Kato Mili. Visit the traditional village of Ano Mera and the Panagia Tourliani Monastery for a taste of island life. Relax on famous beaches like Paradise, Super Paradise, or Agios Sostis, swim, sunbathe, or stroll along the scenic coastline. End your days with a romantic seaside dinner, rooftop sunset, or the vibrant nightlife in Chora.

Meals : Breakfast

13

DAY 13 MYKONOS – ATHENS

Transfer to the port for your ferry transfer to Athens’ Piraeus port. Arrive and transfer to the hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure. Discover the magic of Athens on your last day. Wander the charming streets of Plaka and Anafiotika, soak up the bustling atmosphere at Varvakios Central Market, and relax in the peaceful National Garden. Enjoy panoramic views of the city and the Acropolis from Lycabettus or Philopappou Hill at sunset, and hunt for vibrant street art in Psiri. History, culture, and stunning sights.

Meals : Breakfast

Accommodation : Athens for 1 night

14

DAY 14 DEPARTURE FROM ATHENS

Transfer to the airport for departure or extend your stay in Greece.

Meals : Breakfast

HOTEL OPTIONS OR SIMILAR

BRONZE:
ATHENS – Jason Inn 3*
OLYMPIA – Neda 3*
DELPHI – Hermes 3*
KALAMBAKA – Orfeas 3*
SANTORINI – Andreas 3*
MYKONOS – Mykonos View 3*

SILVER:
ATHENS – Titiania 4*
OLYMPIA – Europa 3+*
DELPHI – Amalia 4*
KALAMBAKA – Grand Meteora 4*
SANTORINI – El Greco 4*
MYKONOS – Manoulas Beach 4*

GOLD:
ATHENS – Grand Hyatt 5*
OLYMPIA – Europa 3+*
DELPHI – Amalia 4*
KALAMBAKA – Grand Meteora 4*
SANTORINI – Nine Muses 4*
MYKONOS – K Hotels 5*

 

Rates in CA$, per person, starting at, in double occupancy
Departures – 2026
Arrivals on Saturdays, Sundays, Tuesdays, or Thursdays (see below for details)		BronzeSilverGold
May 1 – 21381544705380
May 22 – June 12400547055720
June 13 – July 19416551006295
July 20 – September 4435051006295
September 5 – 20414550305825
September 21 – October 31400548105685
Supplements
Single occupancyOn request
Inter-island transfers by air or hydrofoilOn request

*Important: please ensure that your arrival date in Athens is 2 days BEFORE the Classical and Meteora portion of the tour begins. 

Product Code : AE

NOTE:
– This program runs from April – October 202.
– Arrival days should be 2 days prior to the Classical and Meteora Tour, which starts on DAY 3

**Prices in this document are for information only; they were issued at press time, for the current year. Please note that due to exchange rates and temporary promotions, they can increase or decrease at any time. Contact your travel agent for the price and promotion of the moment. Prices include the contribution of customers to the Compensation Fund for clients of Quebec travel agents.

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