Greece Couples Adventure - May 17-24

Arrive at the Athens airport before 10:00 am or arrive the day before. Arriving the day before will help give you more time to acclimate to the time change and ensure you are in Athens in time for our first day adventures! A private driver will meet you at the airport and transport you and your luggage to our Athens hotel where we will stay for the first two nights. 

The afternoon will begin with a tour of the Acropolis with our local guide, Alex. He will take us to Acropolis Rock (including the famous Parthenon), which is the symbol of Ancient Greece, and take us through the Acropolis Museum, sharing the highlights of ancient artifacts. Next, we will venture to Agora, where Alex will teach us about everyday life and customs in ancient Athens. Lastly, we will walk through the vibrant streets of Plaka and Monastiraki, the neighborhoods of the Gods.  

We will finish out our first day with a Welcome Dinner at a local restaurant. 

Accommodation:  City View Room at Astor Hotel, or similar

Meals Included: Dinner

Today begins with breakfast and a day trip to Delphi. Delphi is a town on Mount Parnassus in the south of mainland Greece. It's the site of the 4th-century-B.C. Temple of Apollo, once home to a legendary oracle. This extensive mountainside archaeological complex contains the remains of the sanctuaries of Apollo and Athena Pronaia, as well as an ancient stadium and theater. We will have a full-day tour of Delphi with some time for hiking around the beautiful ruins. There will be a stop along the way back to Athens for visiting the mountain village of Arachova and enjoying lunch and shopping. Our coach will return us to Athens at the end of day where we will have dinner at a local restaurant.

Accommodation:  City View Room at Astor Hotel, or similar

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

After breakfast will depart Athens and take a short flight to beautiful Santorini! This is quintessential Greece with the white buildings and blue accents and flowers. We will be taking millions of Instagram-worthy photos! Santorini is one of the Cyclades islands in the Aegean Sea. It was devastated by a volcanic eruption in the 16th century BC, forever shaping its rugged landscape. The whitewashed, cubiform houses of its two principal towns, Fira and Oia, cling to cliffs above an underwater caldera (crater). They overlook the sea, small islands to the west and beaches made up of black, red and white lava pebbles. 

After we get checked into our beautiful hotel in Oia, which overlooks the ocean, we will have a private tour of the island of Santorini. We will have time to explore the beautiful island and do some great shopping and sight-seeing of the villages, beaches, and more. We will also do some wine-tasting! 

Dinner will be at a local restaurant.

Accommodation: Ocean View Suite at Vogue Suites, or similar

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Flight from Athens to Santorini with taxes and 1 piece of luggage 50 lb included

After fueling up with breakfast at our hotel, we will set off on what is considered by many as the most beautiful hike in the world! We will experience breathtaking views along the Caldera Trail from Fira to Oia. Our local guide will share the history of the island during our hike, including information about the volcanos, traditions, and local life in Santorini. We will enjoy local architecture and natural landscapes along the route, as well as beautiful sea views the entire way. The hike is about 6 miles in length, and we will take plenty of rest breaks for photos! Snacks and refreshments will be included throughout the hike.

Once we reach Oia, we will enjoy a group lunch and then the rest of the day is yours to explore as you please. You can relax by the pool, do some shopping in Oia, do a personal photo shoot of all the blue domes and white-washed buildings, watch the sun set over the Aegean Sea, or all of the above! 

Accommodation: Ocean View Suite at Vogue Suites, or similar

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

We will wave goodbye to Santorini from a high-speed ferry that will take us to Mykonos. The views along the ferry are stunning! Once we arrive in Mykonos, we will take our luggage to the hotel and then have the afternoon to relax on the beach or wander through town. 

This evening we will depart for fabulous dinner where you will swirl, sniff, sip, and savor four Greek wines paired with local dishes. All of this will take place at a Mykonian Farm in the center of the island. 

Accommodation: Junior Suite at Absolute Mykonos Suites & More, or similar

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner, Wine

Fast Ferry in economy class from Santorini to Mykonos included

This morning we will have a short walking tour of Mykonos Town where we will walk through old town and explore the small narrow streets. We will take in the Port and of course the famous windmills, and Little Venice. 

In the afternoon there will be some free time to enjoy the shops and sights of Mykonos Town before our exciting afternoon adventure...

Grab your swimsuit and be ready to set sail for Mykonos' south coast where we explore the islands of Rhine and Delos aboard a catamaran. There will be time to kick back and enjoy the picturesque Aegean beaches and check out Apollo's birthplace. Drinks and a delicious dinner are included! We will watch the sunset on the catamaran, then head back to our hotel.

Accommodation: Junior Suite at Absolute Mykonos Suites & More, or similar

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

We will depart Mykonos in the morning and fly to Athens to finish out our last full day in Greece. After arriving in Athens, we will have the afternoon to explore Athens at our leisure. This would be a great time to check out the Olympic Stadium, get some last minute souvenirs, or just enjoy the streets of Athens.

Tonight we will have our final group dinner on top of the Lycabettus Hill with 360 degree views of Athens. We will at a local restaurant where we will reminisce about our amazing adventures of the week. To reach the restaurant, we will take a cable car through a tunnel to the top of the mountain. It's going to be a great way to end out our amazing week in Greece!

Accommodation: City View Room at Astor Hotel, or similar

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Flight from Mykonos to Athens with taxes and 1 piece of luggage 50 lb included

Book your departure for Friday, May 24th at any time. A private transfer from the Athens hotel to the airport will be provided. Or you may choose to spend a few extra days or Greece or do a weekend stopover somewhere else, such as Munich, Rome, London, etc. The possibilities are endless! The Couples Abroad team would be happy to share recommendations with you and help you plan an add-on vacation!

Meals Included: Breakfast

We will be staying in beautiful hotels throughout our stay in Greece. The rooms are double occupancy unless you choose to pay extra for single occupancy.

Meals are included as outlined in the itinerary. Water and other non-alcoholic beverages will be included with all meals. You will be able to purchase additional drinks or alcohol. Please let us know if you have any dietary restrictions and we will accommodate. Be prepared to supplement the included meals with your favorite snacks. 

The hikes we are doing are all easy to moderate level. You do not need to be an experienced hiker to participate in this tour. Comfortable hiking boots/shoes are the #1 priority and we suggest doing some physical activity in preparation for the hiking, such as hitting the stair-climber at the gym and/or seeking out some local hills to climb. We will be walking a fair amount each day on the walking tours also.  

• Hotel accommodations as mentioned in itinerary
• Local transportation, including inter-island flights and ferries
• Meals (as mentioned in the itinerary) and snacks
• Excursions listed in itinerary
• Couples Abroad swag
• Tips for local guides

• International flights
• Travel insurance
• Tips for Couples Abroad Tour Leader
• Alcoholic beverages