Athens and the Islands
š What makes this program special? Discover everything that Greece and its picturesque islands have to offer on this part land, part sea tour. Watch as the Acropolis and Athens’ magnificent ruins stun your troop. Learn traditional Greek techniques with a group cooking class then set sail on a Grecian voyage where turquoise waters, whitewashed villages and the sounds of the bouzouki are plentiful. The sheer beauty of Santorini alone will have everyone gawking.
š The physical rating of this program is: Average: 2 (out of 3)
š Read our FAQs for this program
š Explore the many ways girls can take the lead on this tour
-
Day 1: Fly overnight to Greece
-
Day 2: Athens
Meet your Tour Director at the airportTake a walking tour of Athens
With your Tour Director you will see:
- Plaka district
- Athenian Trilogy
-
Day 3: Athens
Take a guided tour of Athens
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Ancient Olympic Stadium
- Syntagma Square, the central square of Athens
- Acropolis
Add this in-depth excursion:
Cooking class
No other country blends land and sea in its cooking quite like Greece,Ā and this is your chance to learn a few mouth-watering essentials.Ā From olives to orzo, lemons to lamb, you'll be introduced toĀ techniques and flavors that will surely please. And when your class isĀ complete, you'll get to dive in and enjoy your finished product.
Visit the Acropolis Museum, home to ancient ruins and prehistoric artifacts
-
Day 4: Athens ā¢ Amfissa Valley ā¢ Delphi
Take a day trip to the Amfissa Valley and Delphi
Visit an olive farm in the Amfissa Valley
Visit the Delphi MuseumTake a guided tour of Delphi
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Temple of Apollo
- Delphi Archaeological Museum
-
Day 5: Mykonos island
Depart on a four-day cruise of the Greek islands (Shore excursions to Kusadasi, Rhodes and Santorini are included for all travelers)
Explore the Old Town of Mykonos island on your own
-
Day 6: Kusadasi ā¢ Patmos island
Included excursion to Ancient Ephesus in Kusadasi
Explore Patmos island on your own
-
Day 7: Rhodes island
Included excursion to the Acropolis of Lindos on Rhodes Island
-
Day 8: Crete island ā¢ Santorini island
Explore Crete island on your own
Included excursion to Oia Village in Santorini
-
Day 9: Athens ā¢ Cape Sounion
Visit the Temple of Poseidon
Tour Cape Sounion with an expert local guide
Add this in-depth excursion:
Greek evening
Friends, feta, and fresh Mediterranean flavorsāopa! Stuff yourself like an olive during a traditional Greek dinner. Then, link arms for a night of music, dancing, and smashing plates. This time-honored tradition brings Greeceās theatrical culture to life in all the best ways.
-
Day 10: Depart for home
Add 3 more days
-
Day 10: Athens ā¢ Mycenae ā¢ Epidaurus ā¢ Argolida
Travel via Mycenae and Epidaurus to Argolida
Tour Epidaurus and Mycenae with an expert local guide
-
Day 11: Argolida ā¢ Nafplio ā¢ Olympia
Travel via Nafplio and Megalopolis to Olympia
Visit theĀ Palamidi Fortress
-
Day 12: Olympia ā¢ Athens
Visit the Archaeological Museum of Olympia
Tour Olympia with an expert local guide
Travel to Athens
-
Day 13: Depart for home
-
Day 1: Fly overnight to Greece
-
Day 2: Athens
Meet your Tour Director at the airportTake a walking tour of Athens
With your Tour Director you will see:
- Plaka district
- Athenian Trilogy
-
Day 3: Athens
Take a guided tour of Athens
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Ancient Olympic Stadium
- Syntagma Square, the central square of Athens
- Acropolis
Add this in-depth excursion:
Cooking class
No other country blends land and sea in its cooking quite like Greece,Ā and this is your chance to learn a few mouth-watering essentials.Ā From olives to orzo, lemons to lamb, you'll be introduced toĀ techniques and flavors that will surely please. And when your class isĀ complete, you'll get to dive in and enjoy your finished product.
Visit the Acropolis Museum, home to ancient ruins and prehistoric artifacts
-
Day 4: Athens ā¢ Amfissa Valley ā¢ Delphi
Take a day trip to the Amfissa Valley and Delphi
Visit an olive farm in the Amfissa Valley
Visit the Delphi MuseumTake a guided tour of Delphi
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Temple of Apollo
- Delphi Archaeological Museum
-
Day 5: Mykonos island
Depart on a four-day cruise of the Greek islands (Shore excursions to Kusadasi, Rhodes and Santorini are included for all travelers)
Explore the Old Town of Mykonos island on your own
-
Day 6: Kusadasi ā¢ Patmos island
Included excursion to Ancient Ephesus in Kusadasi
Explore Patmos island on your own
-
Day 7: Rhodes island
Included excursion to the Acropolis of Lindos on Rhodes Island
-
Day 8: Crete island ā¢ Santorini island
Explore Crete island on your own
Included excursion to Oia Village in Santorini
-
Day 9: Athens ā¢ Cape Sounion
Visit the Temple of Poseidon
Tour Cape Sounion with an expert local guide
Add this in-depth excursion:
Greek evening
Friends, feta, and fresh Mediterranean flavorsāopa! Stuff yourself like an olive during a traditional Greek dinner. Then, link arms for a night of music, dancing, and smashing plates. This time-honored tradition brings Greeceās theatrical culture to life in all the best ways.
-
Day 10: Depart for home
Add 3 more days
-
Day 10: Athens ā¢ Mycenae ā¢ Epidaurus ā¢ Argolida
Travel via Mycenae and Epidaurus to Argolida
Tour Epidaurus and Mycenae with an expert local guide
-
Day 11: Argolida ā¢ Nafplio ā¢ Olympia
Travel via Nafplio and Megalopolis to Olympia
Visit theĀ Palamidi Fortress
-
Day 12: Olympia ā¢ Athens
Visit the Archaeological Museum of Olympia
Tour Olympia with an expert local guide
Travel to Athens
-
Day 13: Depart for home
Interested in leading this tour?
Your experience includes
-
Airfare & transportation
Round-trip airfare on major carriers; Comfortable motorcoach
-
Hotels
4 overnight stays in hotels with private bathrooms (7 with extension); 4 nights cabin accommodations
-
Regional-style meals
European breakfast and dinner daily
-
Full-time Tour Director
Your culturally connected Tour Director is with your group 24/7, providing deep local insight while handling all on-tour logistics.
-
Guided Sightseeing
3 sightseeing tours led by expert, licensed guides (6 with extension); 1 walking tour; 1 sightseeing tour led by your Tour Director with extension
-
Entrances
Acropolis; Acropolis Museum; Delphi site; Delphi Museum; Temple of Poseidon; With extension: Epidaurus; Mycenae; Megalopolis; Palamidi Fortress; Olympia site; Olympia Museum
-
Expert Local Guides
Your expert local guides are natural historians, adding cultural insight and global perspective on your sightseeing tours.
-
Continuous Support
Your dedicated EF team helps you every step of the wayāfrom recruiting and enrolling travelers to planning and managing your tour.
-
Worldwide Presence
EF has over 500 schools and offices in more than 50 countries worldwide so wherever you go, we're there too.
-
24-hour Emergency Service
Travelers and their families can count on EF's dedicated emergency service team.
-
Peace of Mind Program
Feel secure knowing your group can change their destination or travel dates due to unforeseen circumstances. Learn more about your flexible options at eftours.com/peaceofmind.
