Day 1: Arrival in Athens

Upon arrival in Athens, meet your English-Speaking Guide (ESG) and depart for a 4-hour Half-Day Athens City Tour. Visit Panathinaiko Stadium, the Roman Temple of Olympian Zeus, National Garden, Hadrian’s Arc, St. Paul’s Church, Schliemann’s House, Catholic Cathedral, Academy, University, National Library, Old Parliament, Constitution Square, Parliament House, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Russian Orthodox Church, and Acropolis site. Transfer to the hotel for check-in. In the evening, meet your local assistant (ESA) and transfer to a local restaurant to enjoy Greek cuisine. Overnight in Athens.

Early breakfast and transfer to Piraeus port with an assistant. Take the ferry from Piraeus to Syros (07:30-11:15, Blue Star Ferry). Upon arrival, transfer to the hotel for check-in. Enjoy a 4-hour guided tour visiting Ano Syros, the Catholic Cathedral of St. George, old monasteries, narrow streets, town square, and folklore museums. Overnight in Syros.

After breakfast, take a guided tour of Vari, Megas Yialos, Posidonia, and the 17th-century mansions. Visit Galissas, upper Kini, and a local factory producing Syros’ unique “Loukoumi.” Explore the Industrial Museum, Archaeological Museum, City Hall, Casino, Apollo Theatre, Vaporia, and Old Mansions. Lunch at a local restaurant. Free afternoon. Overnight in Syros.

Morning walking tour of Hermoupoli. Later, transfer to the port for the ferry to Mykonos (11:30-12:45, Blue Star Ferry). Enjoy leisure time in Mykonos to explore its streets, windmills, shops, and whitewashed houses. Later, take the ferry to Santorini (15:45 or 17:45, Flying Cat 4/Sea Jet 2). Transfer to the hotel for check-in. Free time. Overnight in Santorini.

After breakfast, start a morning tour of Pyrgos village, including the Monastery of Profitis Ilias. Visit Akrotiri, an important prehistoric settlement, and the Red Beach, famous for its unique sand and lava cliffs. Free time in Fira town. In the afternoon, join a Half-Day Oia tour to admire the stunning sunset and unique architecture. Overnight in Santorini.

Free morning in Santorini. In the afternoon, transfer to Thira port for the ferry to Piraeus (15:30-23:25, Blue Star Ferry). Upon arrival, transfer to the hotel. Overnight in Athens.

After breakfast, check out and transfer to Athens downtown, Syntagma, or Plaka area for last-minute shopping or leisure time. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before transferring to Athens Airport for departure.

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