Classic Greek Island Hopping: The Highlights

Classic Greek Island Hopping: The Highlights

11 days

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From £3,635 pp

This eight-day journey captures the essence of Greece – a destination that boasts ancient history, island landscapes and warm hospitality. It’s designed for travellers who want to experience the country’s cultural heart and coastal beauty in equal measure.

Your journey begins in Athens, where the temples of the Acropolis stand above a city alive with creativity and culinary flair. From there, you’ll fly to Mykonos to experience relaxed island living and breathtaking sea views. The trip concludes on Santorini, where whitewashed villages overlook the deep blue caldera and each evening ends with a spectacular sunset.

Throughout, private transfers, guided experiences and hand-picked hotels ensure a seamless journey. There is ample time built in to explore, rest and simply enjoy Greece at your own pace.

Why Classic Greek Island Hopping: The Highlights

In detail

  • Days 1-3: Athens

    Days 1-3: Athens

    Arrive in Athens, the cradle of classical civilisation, and settle into a central design-led hotel known for its lively food culture and relaxed interiors.

    Spend your time exploring the Acropolis and its surrounding monuments with a private guide who will bring ancient Greece to life through its art, architecture and mythology. Continue to the Acropolis Museum, home to sculptures and artefacts that tell the story of the city’s Golden Age.

    Evenings are free to dine at a rooftop restaurant overlooking the Parthenon or stroll through the atmospheric Plaka district.

  • Days 4-7: Mykonos

    Days 4-7: Mykonos

    Fly from Athens to Mykonos for four nights on one of the Aegean’s most celebrated islands. Stay at a luxury hillside resort complete with sweeping views of the ocean.

    Begin your visit with a champagne sunset cruise, an ideal way to see the island’s coastline and nearby islets. Over the following days, explore at your own pace. Visit traditional villages, browse local boutiques, and enjoy long lunches beside the water, just as the locals do. In the evenings, choose from a range of stylish restaurants and beachside bars that capture the island’s easygoing charm.

    Private experiences such as guided island tours or exclusive dining reservations can be arranged to suit your preferences.

  • Days 8-11: Santorini

    Days 8-11: Santorini

    Continue by ferry to Santorini, where dramatic cliffs and whitewashed buildings frame the deep blue of the caldera. Stay in a gorgeous suite with panoramic views and a private terrace pool.

    Discover the island’s winemaking traditions on a private tour of family-run vineyards, accompanied by a local sommelier. Sample volcanic wines and learn how the island’s terrain shapes their distinctive flavour.

    For an additional highlight, you may choose to charter a private catamaran to explore Santorini’s hidden coves and red-sand beaches – a relaxed way to experience the island from the water. Evenings are best spent watching the sun set from your terrace, the perfect close to your Greek escape.

Add your Do Not Disturb moment

  • Experience a private sunset sailing tour in Santorini with uninterrupted caldera views, peaceful swimming spots, and traditional Greek mezze served on board.

  • Discover a private family pottery workshop on Sifnos, learning traditional techniques in historic studios and creating meaningful keepsakes guided by local artisans.

  • Psarou Beach explains how Mykonos works in daylight. Guests arrive late morning, settle into pre-booked sunbeds, swim briefly, eat well, and stay put until mid-afternoon in one of the island’s few reliably calm bays.

  • A clifftop trail from Imerovigli leads to Skaros Rock, a rugged volcanic headland and the former medieval capital of Santorini, with caldera views that earn every step.

  • A private catamaran cruise across the Santorini caldera, sailing beneath volcanic cliffs at golden hour with a Greek barbecue, open bar, and the island's best sunset view from the water.

  • A private day trip from Mykonos to one of the most extraordinary archaeological sites in the Mediterranean.

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