Glamorous Greek Islands

Fly in to Athens Airport (ATH). After clearing customs and collecting your luggage, grab a taxi and make your way to the Gatsby Hotel in Athens. Taxis are plentiful at the airport. If you'd prefer a private car and driver, we can arrange that for you. 

Take some time to rest, relax and get settled in. We’ll meet in the lobby around 5pm for a welcome drink before heading out on our walking food tour. We’ll have fun trying all the Greek food you've never heard of, most of which you won’t find at home.

Rest will come easily tonight. 

After breakfast, we'll head to the Acropolis, perhaps the most important ancient site in the Western world. Crowned by the Parthenon, it stands sentinel over Athens. It's visible from almost every point in the city. We'll enjoy a private, guided tour of this 5th-century BC architectural marvel and the dazzling museum at the foot of the Acropolis' southern slope, showcasing its surviving treasures.

From the Acropolis, we’ll walk to lunch at Ergon House. The rest of the afternoon is yours to explore on your own! Spend time wandering the narrow streets, looking for quaint shops with unique gifts. (We'll point you in the right direction)!

We’ll meet in the lobby to walk to dinner at Kuzina at the foot of the Acropolis and the ancient Agora. We’ll dine on the rooftop. You'll find the view spellbinding. 

After a leisurely breakfast at the hotel, we’ll head to the airport for a short flight to our first island. Located in the Aegean Sea, Naxos is part of the Cycladic Islands. Once in Naxos, we’ll transfer to the Nissiki Beach Hotel to check in.

We’ll start with a guided walking tour of Naxos Town, so you'll have the opportunity to learn about the town's 5th century BC castle and the unfinished Temple of Apollo. Dinner is at the family-owned Doukato, where we'll sample local Naxos cuisine made from fresh local ingredients in a charming setting. 

Today will be a special day!

After breakfast, we’ll drive into the hills of Naxos for a truffle hunt. We'll have a guided walk through this truffle-rich region with our truffle guide and his specially trained truffle hunting dog. We’ll also learn about one of the world’s most expensive food products, including where and how to find them. You'll get to smell and try freshly picked truffles under the trees where they grow. 

We'll have worked up an appetite, so we’ll savor lunch near our hotel. Then, take time to relax in a nearby spa. Everyone will receive the Luxury Cycladic Islands Treatment consisting of time in the jacuzzi, the thermal hammam and a short but relaxing massage.

Dinner continues from our truffle hunt. Enjoy your treasures in a decadent meal paired with delicious local greek wines. 

After breakfast at the hotel, we pack up and head to the port to board a ferry to the island of Paros. Enjoy a relaxing time on the water.

Once we arrive in Paros, we’ll drive to our Bohemian Luxury Hotel, drop off our bags and check-in. After a little time to settle in, we’ll meet our guide, a professional photographer who has lived in Paros for over 40 years, for a walking tour of Naoussa town. We'll learn to take pictures with our trusty phones, along with the history of Naoussa Town. 

Afterward, we’ll have time to wonder and shop before we sit down for dinner at Archipelagos next to the harbor. Fresh fish will be plentiful.   

Today, after breakfast, we’ll drive to the middle of the island to visit a traditional Paros town. Lefkes is a picturesque village with winding alleys adorned with vibrant pink bougainvillaea. We’ll meet our guide, who knows not just the town but the whole island. We’ll walk around until we reach our destination, a small traditional church with stunning views. 

We’ll have lunch in Lefkes before we drive back to Naoussa. We'll be wine tasting at Moraitis Winery in the afternoon. Moraitis is the oldest working winery in Paros and is located just down the street from our hotel. We’ll indulge in wine and cheese coupled with lovely views.  

Enjoy dinner on your own tonight, alone or with friends. Of course, we’ll have recommendations to share with you. 

Today, excitement awaits! After breakfast, we’ll board a luxury cruise boat for an incredible day at sea!  We’ll cruise around Paros, viewing different parts of the island that we couldn't see from a car. We’ll stop to swim at the Blue Lagoon with its amazing crystal-clear water. We’ll cruise the sea cave of Antiparos. It consists of magnificent rock formations combined with crystal waters accessible only by boat! For lunch, we’ll have a traditional Greek BBQ on the beach before we return to the hotel.

Our last dinner will be at Daverona. Here, we’ll toast our week in Greece and new friends made as we gaze upon the whitewashed houses of Paros.

We’ll have an early breakfast before we head to the airport for our flight back to Athens. Plan an afternoon flight or perhaps extend your stay in Athens. Our time in Greece may be over but you’ll have memories and stories for a lifetime.