Best of Greece
Overview
Explore the best of Greece on a 10-day voyage that takes you to Athens, Mykonos and Santorini. See historical monuments, picture-perfect island vistas and beaches, and fantastic art and crafts.
Your flights, accommodations, land and ferry transfers are included, and you’ll have ample time to explore the islands at your own pace.
Format
Locations
- Athens
- Mykonos
- Santorini
Inclusions
- Round-trip flights to Athens (if flight and hotel package option is chosen)
- Local flight from Santorini to Athens
- 8 nights of accommodation
- 8 breakfasts
- Airport and port transfers in Athens, Mykonos, and Santorini
- Ferry Athens to Mykonos; Hydrofoil Mykonos to Santorini
- More Moments activity included:
- Half-day tour to the Acropolis and the New Acropolis Museum
- Porterage
- Earn Aeroplan® points
Itinerary
Day 1
Depart Canada
Fly to Athens.
Day 2
Welcome to Athens
Upon arrival, transfer to your Athens hotel and check in, where you will spend the next two nights. Spend the rest of the day exploring Athens at your own pace.
Day 3
Athens: Sightseeing
Enjoy a half-day sightseeing tour of the city, including the magnificent Acropolis.
More Moments Activities Included
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The Acropolis and the New Acropolis Museum
Follow your expert guides as they take you for a quick stop at the Panathenaic Stadium where the first modern Olympic Games were held in 1896. From here, you’ll continue on and pass by the Temple of the Olympian Zeus, Hadrian's Arch, the Parliament and the Monument of the Unknown Soldier, the Academy, the University, the National Library, the Constitution Square (Syntagma). Next up is a comprehensive visit of the Acropolis to see architectural masterpieces of the Golden Age of Athens: the Propylaea, the Temple of Athena Nike, the Erechtheion and the impressive Parthenon. End the tour with visit of the New Acropolis Museum.
Meal(s): Breakfast
Day 4
Athens - Mykonos
After an early morning breakfast, transfer at the indicated time to Athens port for your ferry to Mykonos. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel and check in, then enjoy the rest of the afternoon at leisure.
Meal(s): Breakfast
Day 5-6
Mykonos: At Leisure
Spend the next two days exploring Mykonos, an international hotspot, with white houses, windmills, chapels, lovely beaches and shopping.
($) Optional Activities
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Out & About
Mykonos is a popular choice with international jetsetters, and for good reason. Discover great art galleries as you stroll along the town’s winding narrow streets, passing by brilliant white houses, beautiful windmills and chapels. Visit the Church of Panagia Paraportiani. Soak up the sun on sandy beaches or enjoy a drink in the romantic neighbourhood of Little Venice.
Meal(s): Breakfasts
Day 7
Mykonos - Santorini
Enjoy your breakfast and morning at leisure, then transfer to the Mykonos port for your hydrofoil to Santorini. Transfer to your hotel and check in, then spend the rest of your afternoon relaxing and admiring the island.
Meal(s): Breakfast
Day 8-9
Santorini: At Leisure
After breakfast, relax and enjoy the lovely atmosphere, or explore the volcanic island of Santorini, known for its romance and beauty.
($) Optional Activities
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Out & About
Visit the Museum of Prehistoric Thera in Fira ($) or discover colourful beaches. The traditional village of Oia is the most photographed place in Greece, best known for its breathtaking sunsets. Small white houses dot the hillside, interspersed by splashes of rich okra, deep fuchsia, cobalt blue, oyster pink and earthy red.
Meal(s): Breakfasts
Day 10
Santorini - Athens - Return to Canada
After breakfast, transfer to the Santorini airport for your local flight to Athens and board your flight home.
Meal(s): Breakfast
Accomodations
Where you'll stay
Location
Hotel
Room details
Bed size(s): Usually 1 double bed or 2 twin beds
Room occupancy: Maximum 3 people (3 adults, or 2 adults and 1 child)
Unless otherwise indicated, guests will stay in a standard room at all hotels during the trip.
Room details
Bed size(s): 1 double bed or 2 twin beds
Room occupancy: Maximum 3 people (3 adults, or 2 adults and 1 child)
Unless otherwise indicated, guests will stay in a standard room at all hotels during the trip.
Important Information
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- Daily from April 1 - October 20, 2024
- Daily from March 30 - October 18, 2025
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Not Included:
- Meals, unless noted
- Transfers, unless noted
- Additional activities and excursions
- Personal expenses and insurance
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The More Moments activities/excursions mentioned in the itinerary are all included in the package, but may be rescheduled to take place on an earlier or later day, depending on availability and operational day.
The Acropolis and the new Acropolis Museum:
- Half-day morning tour
- April to October
- Daily service
- English/French, departure at 8:45 a.m. – return at 1:30 p.m.
This itinerary includes Out & About suggestions for activities that are not included in your package, but they are great tips for places to visit and things to do.
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- Ferry: in numbered air seat
- Hydrofoil: in Economy Class
- Local flight (Santorini to Athens) baggage allowance: 1 piece of luggage 20 kg; 1 piece hand luggage 8 kg
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City tax are applicable for hotel stays and are payable in local currency upon checkout.
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The order of the islands visited may change due to operational restrictions. The itinerary above is for reference only.