Explore the capital on a guided panoramic tour before ascending to step onto the Acropolis. Stand before the Parthenon, admire the Propylaea and the Erechtheion’s caryatids, and take in views stretching to the Saronic Gulf.

Unpack threads of democracy, drama, and philosophy as you pass Syntagma Square, the neoclassical avenues, and the Temple of Olympian Zeus. This experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour—an illuminating encounter with the city that shaped Western thought.

• 3 Dinner (D)
• 10 Breakfast (B)

• Athens: You’ll find a standard seat reserved for you while you’re sailing between the mainland and islands. (Mhm, travelling just like the locals!)
• Athens: Looking to disconnect from the world (and connect with your new travel pals)? Ferries are the place to be. The Wi-Fi and phone signal when sailing between islands (understandably) tends to be weak. That’s why we always recommend using an e-SIM or getting a local SIM so you can have continued connectivity. But there’s no need to worry if you don’t have one. All accommodations throughout the trip will have Wi-Fi available – so you can keep your Insta followers updated on all the fun!
• Athens: Almost every time. Most of our accommodations tend to have pool facilities. But hey, you’ve got the sparkling Aegean waters of Greece by your side. So if you wanna take a swim, you’ve got the entire sea to explore.
• Athens: Ferry departure & arrival timings tend to change for every trip. So if you’d like to know the exact time, you can contact our 24/7 customer service centre.
• London: A modular trip means fellow travellers will join and leave at various locations. There’ll be some goodbyes, sure, but there’ll also be plenty of hellos with new like-minded travellers.
• London: Your Trip Manager will advise you on who you’ll share your room with. On this trip, you’ll stay in a multi-share room with other travellers of the same sex.

• Mykonos: Paradise Beach in Mykonos is one of the most iconic beaches, not only in Greece, but in the world! And this resort is right on the beach. Think gorgeous sunset views and direct access to the beach. 
• Athens: All aboard! Time to sail from Athens to Mykonos, checking out that glittering sea view as we go. Includes reserved seating.
• Mykonos: We’ll set sail from marvellous Mykonos to perfect Paros, with reserved seating included.
• Paros: We’ll board the ferry in Paros and set sail for the sultry island of Santorini. With reserved seating included.
• Santorini: Enjoy a day trip to Fira and bask in the golden sun as you walk through Santorini’s iconic white houses and blue domes. This is the perfect photo op so make sure your phones and cameras are at the ready!
• Santorini: We’ll board the ferry in Santorini and set sail for inspiring Ios. Includes reserved seating (think of us as your Ferry Godmother.)
• Ios: We’ll board the ferry in Ios and head back to where we started: the lovely Athens. Includes reserved seating.

Gather for an included dinner near the shore on Ios, where the Aegean breeze and the sound of the surf set a relaxed rhythm. Enjoy simple, seasonal Cycladic dishes that showcase olive oil, island cheeses, and sun-ripened produce.

Between toasts and travel stories, feel the mellow spirit of Ios—a place of golden bays and whitewashed alleys climbing to hilltop Chora. This easygoing meal is a flavorful way to connect with the island’s slower tempo and toast the trip together.

Join a locally guided walking tour through Mykonos Town after dark, when lantern-lit lanes and tiny chapels create a cinematic glow. Trace the waterfront of Little Venice and continue to the iconic windmills of Kato Mili for sweeping Aegean views.

Hear how Venetian traders and Cycladic seafarers shaped Chora’s whitewashed, maze-like design—built to confuse pirates and charm wanderers. This experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour; it’s an atmospheric way to read the island’s history in its stones and sea breezes.

Visit a family-run winery to learn how Paros’ sun, stone terraces, and meltemi winds shape the vines. Sample regional wines such as Monemvasia-based whites and Mandilaria-tinged reds as you hear about Cycladic traditions and small-batch craft.

Continue to a traditional village before arriving at the fishing harbor of Naoussa, where lanterns reflect on the quay and cubic houses glow soft white. This experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour—an evening that pairs terroir with timeless island ambiance.

Leave the harbor to set sail across tranquil Cycladic waters, tracing Paros’ sculpted shoreline and neighboring islets. Drop anchor to swim in translucent coves, snorkel over rocky shallows, and stretch out on deck as the Aegean sparkles around you.

Glide past chalk-white cliffs and quiet bays where the only soundtrack is wind in the rigging and the sun on the deck. This experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour—an easygoing, salt-sprayed day devoted to sea, sky, and swims.

Travel to Oia for the famed Oia sunset, where white facades and caldera cliffs ignite with late-day color. After photos among blue-domed churches and artful alleys, head to a black-sand beach for time by the volcanic shore.

Learn how eruptions forged Santorini’s pumice and basalt landscapes, turning beaches obsidian-dark and the cliff ring crescent-shaped. This experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour—contrasting golden light and jet-black sands in one striking island vignette.

Attend a Greek wedding–style performance with storytelling, live bouzouki and dancing, and the spirited tradition of plate smashing. Sing along, join a circle dance, and experience the humor and hospitality that define island celebrations.

Rooted in the idea of philoxenia—welcoming the stranger—this interactive evening blends laughter with cultural insight, bringing local customs to life through music, costume, and cheerful audience participation. This experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Skim the coastline on a speedboat safari, carving across cobalt swells to hidden coves and sea caves. Drop anchor to snorkel in crystalline waters, spotting fish among rock gardens before warming up on sun-drenched decks.

Ios’ rugged headlands and quiet inlets reveal a wilder Cycladic side, where wind, light, and sea sculpt the shore into natural amphitheaters. This adventure is at additional cost and bookable on tour—a salt-tanged blend of thrills and swim stops.

Share a farewell dinner in the atmospheric lanes of Plaka, where neoclassical facades, bougainvillea, and the glow of the Acropolis frame your final evening. Savor hearty Greek dishes and toast your island adventure with new friends.

Plaka’s village-like character—stone steps, tiny courtyards, and graceful balconies—offers a timeless backdrop for goodbyes and photo moments. This experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour, rounding off the trip with warmth and classic Athenian charm.

Taste island life with a home-cooked dinner showcasing Santorini flavors—perhaps fava, capers, and crisp tomatoes—before an included transfer to Fira to wander whitewashed lanes. Pause at terraces overlooking the caldera as cafés glow into evening and the sea falls quiet below.

Explore postcard-perfect passages, blue-domed chapels, and small galleries perched atop a volcanic crescent. Santorini’s dramatic geology frames every viewpoint, offering moments to savor the sunset over the caldera and the Cycladic architecture that tumbles down the cliffs in luminous tiers.

Contiki

Meet your group and meet your Trip Manager over an included dinner in Athens, sharing classic Greek flavors while getting the lowdown on the journey ahead. Break the ice with your fellow travelers as the city’s energy hums outside and the first toasts of the trip are raised.

Soak up the mood of the capital’s taverna culture—think warm hospitality, grilled specialties, robust salads, and bright Mediterranean aromas. This convivial start grounds you in Athens and sets the tone for the islands to come, blending practical insights with relaxed, food-focused camaraderie.