Day 1
Depart Canada
Fly to Athens.
Day 2
Welcome to Athens
Upon arrival in Athens, check into your hotel. Spend the rest of the day exploring Athens at your own pace.
Optional Activities ($):
OUT & ABOUT: The vibrant capital of Greece has plenty to offer, from historic landmarks to trendy rooftop terraces. Wander through thousands of years of history at the Acropolis ($), or check out the shops on Ermou and Kolonaki streets. Stroll through the picturesque streets of the Plaka, or visit one of Athens’ many lively restaurants and bars for some local food and drink.
Day 3
Athens: Sightseeing
Head out on a half-day sightseeing tour of Athens.
More Moments Activities Included:
The Acropolis and the New Acropolis Museum: Expert guides will take you to see the Panathenaic Stadium where the first modern Olympic Games were held in 1896 (short stop). Then it’s on to see 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). Continue on to visit the magnificent Acropolis to admire architectural masterpieces of the Golden Age of Athens: The Propylaea, the Temple of Athena Nike, the Erechtheion and finally the awe-inspiring Parthenon. Last stop is the New Acropolis Museum, a must-see in Athens and voted by the Sunday Times as the 3rd best museum of the world.
Meal(s): Breakfast
Day 4
Athens - Mykonos
After breakfast, transfer to the port of Athens for your ferry to Mykonos. Check into your hotel, then spend the rest of the day discovering the cosmopolitan island of Mykonos.
Meal(s): Breakfast
Days 5 & 6
Mykonos: At Leisure
Explore the international hotspot of Mykonos, with its cubic houses, windmills and chapels, great shopping and art, and incredible nightlife.
Optional Activities ($):
OUT & ABOUT: Mykonos has been a popular destination for decades, and for good reason! Stroll through charming villages, gaze at the iconic windmills and chapels, or have a beach day. Explore the town's winding narrow streets, visit the Church of Panagia Paraportiani, or enjoy a drink in Little Venice.
Meal(s): 2 breakfasts
Day 7
Mykonos - Santorini
Spend the morning at leisure before you transfer to the Mykonos port for your hydrofoil to Santorini. Check into your hotel, and spend the rest of your afternoon exploring beautiful Santorini, with white houses and the island's unique caldera, created by volcanic eruptions long ago.
Meal(s): Breakfast
Days 8 & 9
Santorini: At Leisure
Explore the volcanic island of Santorini at your own pace.
Optional Activities ($):
OUT & ABOUT: Santorini has it all, from great historical sites like the Museum of Prehistoric Thera in Fira ($), which hosts artifacts from the sites of Akrotiri and Ancient Thera, to fantastic beaches to excellent restaurants and bars. Don't miss Oia, said to be the most photographed spot in Greece, where you can take in the most incredible sunsets around.
Meal(s): 2 breakfasts
Day 10
Santorini - Crete
In the afternoon, travel to Crete, Greece's largest island, known for important archaeological sites, lovely beaches and charming villages.
Meal(s): Breakfast
Days 11 & 12
Crete: At Leisure
Explore Crete over two full days.
Optional Activities ($):
OUT & ABOUT: Relax at the beach, visit the renowned archaeological site of the Palace of Knossos ($), a cradle of Minoan civilization, or discover the historic island of Spinalonga and its fortress.
Meal(s): 2 breakfasts
Day 13
Crete - Athens - Return to Canada
After breakfast, transfer to Crete airport for your connecting flight to Athens and board your flight home.
Meal(s): Breakfast