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Encourage clients to stay, explore, and experience more of Greece with a guided excursion for 2 people included, from the choices below.
Booking window: January 2026 to March 31, 2026
Travel window: April 1, 2026 to October 31, 2026 (or closing season for the islands)
This curated walking experience follows an alternative route through 3,000 years of Athenian history, offering a deeper perspective on the city’s enduring legacy.
Guests are collected from a central location by a licensed professional guide, traveling by luxury vehicle or luxury minivan depending on party size. Beginning in Plaka, the route continues along the pedestrian way to the Hill of the Muses and the Acropolis Rock, including a walk along the Dimitrios Pikionis paths, a stop at Socrates’ Prison, and panoramic Parthenon views from beneath the pine trees.
Skip-the-ticket-line access is included with pre-purchased entrance tickets for all sites. Security waits may occur, during which guides provide historical context to ensure a seamless experience.
The tour continues to Pnyx, the birthplace of democracy, past the National Observatory, and down to Thissio, with time for a traditional Greek ice cream before exploring Monastiraki Square and the antique filled Avyssinias flea market. The experience concludes around 1:00 pm with return transportation by luxury vehicle.
Dining in Athens is your opportunity to consume history, Greece has a culinary tradition of over 4,000 years, based on the bountiful and unique food sources from land and sea. On our Private Specialty Food Tour Athens, will give you the opportunity to “taste” small bites of modern Greek history and architecture, as well as discover the secrets of Greek gastronomic tradition. We’ll introduce you to the real Athens, away from the tourist traps and the museums, where you can visit the local market, taste the local olive oil, sample a selection of the best traditional Greek delicacies paired with the best local wines, and more. As we end your savory stroll through the city you will get to enjoy the best traditional Greek dessert. All the food will be served with quality drinks or if you prefer, non-alcoholic beverages.
Your driver will collect you from your hotel and take you to the vehicle drop off point at the entrance of Mykonos Town. You will receive your ferry and tour tickets and be directed to the clearly visible boat departure point, where you will meet your guide and board the ferry to Delos. The crossing takes approximately 30 minutes each way.
Delos, the sacred island of Apollo and Artemis, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most significant archaeological treasures in the eastern Mediterranean. You will explore highlights including the Temples of Apollo, the Sanctuary of Artemis, the ancient city and theatre, and the iconic Lion Street. Time is also included to visit the Delos Museum, home to sculptures, vessels, and everyday artifacts from Archaic through Roman times.
After returning to Mykonos, your driver will meet you at the same drop off point and transfer you back to your hotel.
Your shared day cruise aboard the Lagoons starts with transfer from your hotel to Vlychada Port in Oia. Sail past Thirassia Island to the Hot Springs for swimming and mudbath, followed by BBQ lunch on board. After lunch, sail past Aspronissi and Akrotiri to White Beach at the southern end of Santorini for swimming and snorkeling. Sail to Red Beach for more swimming and snorkeling and end at Ammoudi Port for the sunset and the transfer back to your hotel.
For serious wine aficionados or visitors that simply want to taste excellent wines in the place they are born. This exclusive experience includes visits to three renowned wineries to learn about the island’s unique volcanic terroir and Santorini’s centuries-old history of wine-growing. You can book this tasty tour for mid-morning or late afternoon. Experience some of the finest wines of Santorini.
Discover Crete through a refined 3 hour hands-on journey into its timeless traditions. Begin with a guided farm tour exploring olive oil production, harvesting, herbs, wine, raki, and honey. Continue with an interactive cheese-making experience, including goat milking and the preparation of traditional malaka and mizithra cheeses. Conclude with a cooking lesson led by local chef Despena, where you will prepare authentic Cretan recipes and uncover the secrets of regional cuisine. The experience ends with a tasting of homemade olive oil, wine, raki, honey, and other local specialties.
Cretan Cooking Menu
Dolmades with tzatziki and traditional Cretan rusk dakos with tomato, oregano, olive oil, and feta.
