Greece A la Carte Private Vacation

Upon arrival, meet your driver for a private transfer to your selected hotel. You will have some time at leisure to explore or take a rest, then meet with our local representative for a welcome drink and briefing of your private tour. Later, enjoy a traditional Greek dinner at a local restaurant. (D)

After breakfast, meet your private driver/guide for transfer to your Acropolis and Acropolis Museum tour. Get acquainted with the ancient heart of Athens and its most iconic archeological landmark. The Acropolis, the ancient citadel located on a high, rocky outcrop above the city, contains the remains of several ancient buildings of great architectural and historical significance. In the afternoon, consider joining an optional tour to Cape Sounion. View the marble pillars of the Temple of Poseidon and the spectacular Saronic Gulf and offshore islands. Enjoy some free-time in Sounion to explore at your leisure. (B)

After breakfast, meet your driver for a private transfer to the port of Piraeus to board your fast ferry to Mykonos (business class lounge ticket included or you may wish to upgrade to a flight from Athens for an additional cost). Upon arrival, meet your driver for a private transfer to your selected hotel. The remainder of the day is at leisure. You may consider taking an optional food tour of the island on which you will be given the opportunity to discover some of the “hidden gems” of Chora of Mykonos. Pastry shops, workshops, and a 17th century hidden, underground bakery are only some of the places you will visit during this tour, while your guide sheds light on how each shop has affected the island's trading life from the beginning of the 19th century up to now. (B)

Meet with your driver for a private transfer to Mykonos port to join your half-day excursion to the deserted island of Delos, one of the most important archaeological sites of the Eastern Mediterranean. The sacred Island of Delos, birthplace of the God Apollo, is an archaeological site with remains of temples, houses, holy places and settlements dating back to the Neolithic period. The mansions of the island, the unique mosaics, the ancient theater and marketplaces, the Sanctuary of Apollo and the famous lions still guarding his birthplace; these are some of the places you will visit while walking among the ancient streets of the most sacred and cosmopolitan place of antiquity. Upon return, you will meet your driver for a private transfer back to your hotel. (B)

Spend a day at leisure in Mykonos. Enjoy the beautiful beaches of the island or consider joining an optional half-day tour for a taste of Mykonos. A pleasant drive will take you to the Assimomitis Traditional Vineyard, with fields of vines heavy with Syrah and Cabernet grapes, and window and door frames decorated with roses. The roses are not solely for decoration, but also help staff recognize possible problems with the grapes. You will have the opportunity to taste the wonderful organic wines, labeled “Paraportiano,” along with some meze: xinotyro, kopanisti, and louza, the three traditional hors d’oeuvres of Mykonos. Leaving the vineyard, you will continue to the picturesque village of Ano Mera. At a local restaurant, you will be welcomed with a rich buffet of Mykonian appetizers, accompanied by a glass of Ouzo or Greek Tsipouro. Finish with a sweet of Mykonian childhoods, ‘ipovrichio’. (B)

Meet your driver for a private transfer to the port to board your fast ferry to Santorini (business class lounge tickets included). Upon arrival, meet with your driver for a private transfer to your selected hotel. Spend the remainder of your day at leisure or considering an evening tour of Santorini's villages and a view of the island's spectacular and world renowned sunset. You will witness ruins of the Byzantine era, Cycladic architecture, and the famous sunset over the beautiful village of Oia. (B)

Spend the day sipping Greek wines, perfected over generations, while admiring works of art by both Greek and foreign artists in a winery dating back to 1861. Relax with a glass of your favorite vintage while taking in the panoramic views if Caldera and the volcanic islands. Your first destination of the day is a canava (winery), Santo Wines, the biggest winery on Santorini island, located on the caldera cliffs. Enjoy a private tour of the winery including a slideshow to traditional Greek Music. Participate in a tasting of three local wines before departing for Fira, the picturesque capital town of the island, built on the caldera rim, where the museum is located. Follow your guide through the prehistoric museum, one of the most important museums in Greece with a beautiful collection of Frescos and other items excavated in the prehistoric site of Akrotiri. (B)

Today, you will have the day at leisure to explore Santorini on your own. You may want to visit the important archaeological site at Akrotiri, unique of its kind with vivid frescoes and architecture which showcase a rare glimpse of urban life in the Minoan period. You will see the impressive ancient buildings including three-story houses extensively decorated with frescoes well preserved from the ash. Concluding your visit here, continue your tour to the village of Pyrgos. You will pass by Megalohori and then arrive to Pyrgos where you will enjoy a short stop to stroll around and explore this traditional village. Then head up to Profitis Ilias, the highest point of the island, for a short photo stop of the monastery exterior. Return to Fira, the capital town of the island, wandering through the white cobbled streets, gaining a feel of the old-world charm blended with modern day comforts, and Gold Street, where one can find the most interesting jewelleries. In the evening, enjoy your farewell dinner at a local restaurant. Enjoy a pleasant evening stroll to a nearby restaurant for dinner. (B,D)

Pick up from your hotel and private transfer to the airport or train station for your next destination. You may wish to extend your holiday on the beautiful island of Paros. (B)