Island Hopping Through Greece
There is an old Greek saying that goes along the lines of 'When God wanted to recreate Heaven on Earth; he made Greece', and it's easy to see why. The crystal blue waters of the Aegean, the idyllic Cycladic islands, the relics and monuments of one of the most impactful civilizations that have persisted for a millennium; it's all just a fraction of the allure that enamors visitors to this sanctuary in the Mediterranean.
Athens | Mid-September | 2 nights | New Hotel
Crete | Mid-September | 4 nights | Domes Noruz
Paros | Late September | 3 nights | Parīlio
Santorini | Late September | 3 nights | Grace Hotel
For any last-minute or on-the-ground changes and questions, please contact your itinerary manager in Greece:
- Original Senses: will be provided
- A contact person: will be provided
A service charge is usually added to restaurant bills and it is normal to tip the waiters 10% if you are satisfied with the service. If you wish to tip you must pay cash. Taxi drivers should be tipped 10%. Hotel staff, such as porters, should be tipped about 50 cents per bag for taking your bags to/from your room. Tour Guides, drivers and other special services we recommend the following amounts:
- Tour Guide Half Day (4hrs)
- Tour Guide Full Day (8hrs)
- Driver Half Day (4hrs)
- Driver Full Day (8hrs)
- Passport & passport copy
- Credit cards
- Credit card cancelation numbers
- Chargers
- World plug adaptor
- Camera
- Any personal medication
- Sunglasses/hats/sunblock
- Cotton clothes
- Light jacket
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Long, short trousers
- Swimsuits
During your stay in Greece, the weather is expected to be mostly sunny and warm. Temperatures will range between about 14ºC / 57ºF and 27ºC / 80ºF.
Upon arrival, meet your English-speaking driver in the arrivals hall after baggage claim where they will be holding a sign with your name on it. You will then transfer in a luxury minivan to your hotel for check-in.
Maintaining a place for thousands of years is no easy task and, on the surface, Athens can feel like a city in shambles. But if you’re willing to embrace the chaos, then hipster neighborhoods and an underground art scene give Athens an up-and-coming vibe, despite being one of the oldest cities in the world. It’s a capital of contradictions, where sipping a craft cocktail in a trendy rooftop bar overlooking the ruins of the Acropolis is par for the course.
In a city that prides itself on antiquities, a certain hotel feels downright funky. The design plays with jagged edges and eccentric furniture in a way that immediately lets guests know this hotel values experience over elegance. That same ethos flows seamlessly across all aspects of this hotel, whether it’s on an organized jogging tour of Athens or enjoying a cocktail at the rooftop bar appropriately named Art Lounge.
Superior Plus Room
- Breakfast included
The accommodation tax must be paid directly.
Date: September 12th
Time: Evening
Reservation Name: will be provided
Website: Vezené
Address: Vrasida 11, Athina 115 28, Greece
Phone Number: +30 21 0723 2002
Cancellations under 24 hours, same day cancellations, and no-shows, will incur a charge per person to the credit card provided.
Begin your day with a culinary walking tour of Athens as you discover a different side of the city by joining the locals in what are probably their favorite activities: eating and congregating.
Among your stops today is a baklava bakery and a store that sells products made from the resin of the mastic tree (indigenous to the island of Chios).
Later, it’s time for an authentic souvlaki before you continue to the city’s Spice Street. Here, you will drop in at a shop with an incredible variety of local condiments and herbs. Along the way, taste a classic bougatsa. Finally at a charming little taverna that specializes in traditional Greek dishes, you will experience the epitome of local eating with a selection of Greek meze.
Meeting Point: Hotel lobby
Meeting Time: Morning
Duration: Approximately 3.5 hours
Please note that we recommend having only a light breakfast, because the amount of food in the tour equals lunch!
As an honorary member of scenset during your first trip with us, your Athens food tour is being offered to you on a complimentary basis! Happy eating!
The Acropolis is the most important ancient site in the Western world. Crowned by the Parthenon, it stands sentinel over Athens, visible from almost everywhere within the city. Its monuments and sanctuaries of white Pentelic marble gleam in the midday sun and gradually take on a honey hue as the sun sinks, while at night they stand brilliantly illuminated above the city. A glimpse of this magnificent sight can not fail to exalt your spirit.
The Acropolis became a World Heritage-listed site in 1987. The Museum was founded to exhibit all the significant finds from the Sacred Rock and its foothills. It was designed by architect Bernard Tschumi with Michael Photiadis and inaugurated in the summer of 2009. The Museum hosts its collections across three levels, as well as in the archaeological excavation that lies at its foundations.
Meeting Point: Hotel lobby
Meeting Time: Afternoon
Duration: Approximately 3.5 hours
Please note that the walk up the Acropolis Hill is part of the experience of visiting this incredible ancient site. Consider the astounding number of people who have walked the same path through millennia. In fact, all the buildings you see on the Acropolis were built or rebuilt during the 500-300 B.C. As a result, the marble steps are very shiny and slick. Additionally, don’t forget to wear a pair of comfortable walking shoes and absolutely avoid wearing flip flops. Sunblock, sunglasses, and a
hat are a must. Lastly, don’t forget to bring a water bottle and lots of energy!
Date: September 13th
Time: Evening
Reservation Name: will be provided
Website: Varoulko
Address: Akti Koumoundourou 54, Pireas 104 35, Greece
Phone Number: +30 21 0522 8400
Please arrange a taxi to and from the hotel with the Front Desk.
This morning after breakfast and check-out, meet your English-speaking driver in the hotel lobby for transfer in a luxury minivan to Athens Airport.
Meeting Point: Hotel lobby
Meeting Time: Late morning
Depart on your scheduled flight from Athens Airport to Chania Airport in Crete.
Airline: Aegean Airlines
Flight Number: Flight number will be provided
Departure: Afternoon
Arrival: Afternoon
Class: Comfort FLEX Economy
Baggage Restrictions: 23kg luggage and 8kg handbag allowance per person
Confirmed by scenset
Upon arrival at Chania Airport, meet your English-speaking driver in the arrivals hall after baggage claim where they will be holding a sign with a welcoming message. You will then be transferred in a luxury minivan to your hotel for check-in.
The stories of Greek mythology are tangible on Crete, where you can walk through the cave where Zeus was born or visit the ruins that housed the legendary Minotaur. Every beach is somehow more breathtaking than the last on over 600 miles of Mediterranean coastline, but move inland and it becomes mountains and gorges. Local cuisine focuses on sustainability and ingredients that travel yards, not miles, such as organic wine, cold-pressed olive oil, or fresh seafood.
The adults-only, multi-awarded Domes Noruz is not only a point of reference when it comes to boutique luxury accommodation. It can also be your starting point for a series of excursions to nearby sights -from the multicultural Chania to the wild beauty of Samaria Gorge!
Pure Haven Sea Front Suite
- Breakfast Included
Confirmation Number: will be provided
The accommodation tax must be paid directly.
Date: September 14th
Time: Evening
Reservation Name: will be provided
Website: The Well of the Turk
Address: Sarpaki 1, Chania 731 00, Greece
Phone Number: will be provided
A transfer will take you to the village of Patelari, where you will get your bikes and helmets and start your cycling through olive fields and orange groves to the picturesque village of Meskla, where the cycling part ends. The pace is easy, suitable for active weekend bikers with some experience and in a good physical condition. You will bike on a smooth mainly straight trail, with a few uphill passages and parts of steeper descent. The biking lasts approximately 1hr 30 min and can be shortened or extended, according to your requirements. A support vehicle will be following all the way. After a stop for refreshments under the plane trees, you will be driven to the scenic Zourva, set on a great vista point by the foothills of the White Mountains, where you will enjoy typical Cretan snacks at a family-run taverna. Driving through the village of Therisso and its scenic gorge, you will return at the hotel in the afternoon.
Meeting Point: Hotel lobby
Meeting Time: Morning
Duration: approx. 5.5 hours
Date: September 15th
Time: Evening
Reservation Name: will be provided
Website: Salis
Address: Akti Enoseos 3, Chania 731 32, Greece
Phone Number: will be provided
This tour connects you with the city’s essence, that is made complete by delicious food and warm, outgoing people. Walk around Chania’s historical district, stroll through its most important sites and visit authentic and colorful food shops and eateries. Get a glimpse into the past and living history of Chania, architecture and lifestyle as you walk the town, while exploring Crete’s flavors and aromas. Speak with the people behind the scenes and taste local culinary delights, such as the syrupy “loukoumades”, traditional “bougatsa” pie, rusks, cheese, olives, herbs & spices.
Meeting Point: Hotel lobby
Meeting Time: Late morning
Duration: Around 2.5 hours
Date: September 16th
Time: Evening
Reservation Name: will be provided
Website: Tamam
Address: 49 Zampeliou str Old Harbour, Chania 731 00, Greece
Phone Number: will be provided
Today, we suggest spending the day by the pool and beach at Domes Noruz.
Date: September 17th
Time: Evening
Reservation Name: will be provided
Website: Thalassino Ageri
Address: Vivilaki str 35 Tabakaria, Chania 731 33, Greece
Phone Number: will be provided
This morning after breakfast and check-out, meet your English-speaking driver in the hotel lobby for transfer in a luxury minivan to Chania Airport.
Meeting Point: Hotel lobby
Meeting Time: midday
Depart on your scheduled flight from Chania Airport to Athens Airport.
Airline: Aegean Airlines
Flight Number: A flight number will be provided
Departure: Afternoon
Arrival: Afternoon
Class: Comfort FLEX Economy
Baggage Restrictions: 23kg luggage and 8kg handbag allowance per person
Confirmed by scenset
Depart on your connecting flight from Athens Airport to Paros Airport.
Airline: Olympic Air
Flight Number: will be provided
Departure: afternoon
Arrival: afternoon
Class: Comfort FLEX Economy
Baggage Restrictions: 23kg luggage and 8kg handbag allowance per person
Confirmed by scenset
Upon arrival at Paros Airport, meet your English-speaking driver in the arrivals hall after baggage claim where they will be holding a sign with your name on it. You will then receive a transfer in a luxury minivan to your hotel for check-in.
The local residents would tell you that their island is the most inviting of all the Cyclades. While they may be biased, it’s hard not to agree once you’re there. The gentle waves and sneaking coves beckon visitors like a siren’s song, and the people are so hospitable you may end up in someone’s home for family dinner. Brandishing its community spirit, the island is also on track to become the first plastic-free island in the Mediterranean.
Timeless Greek architecture, an invitingly subdued color palette, European design elements, and the glory of Paros—all enjoyed from a sublime, private suite at this hotel. As the hotel’s name is a hybrid between ‘Paros’ and ‘Helios’, the Greek sun god, you are invited to lay out and take in the Mediterranean sun either from your private terrace or at the peaceful pool area of the hotel.
Uranus Suite
- Breakfast included
Confirmation Number: will be provided
The accommodation tax must be paid directly.
Date: September 18th
Time: Evening
Reservation Name: will be provided
Website: Barbarossa
Address: Limanaki-Naousa Παλιό Λιμάνι Νάουσας, Naousa 844 00, Greece
Phone Number: will be provided
Enjoy a day exploring the beaches of Paros, shopping in Naousa town, or possibly venturing to the island of Naxos or Antiparos for a day trip!
Date: September 19th
Time: Evening
Reservation Name: will be provided
Website: Mario
Address: Naousa 844 01, Greece
Phone Number: will be provided
Through Paros’ green and flowery meadows, along hillsides and down into cool valleys, a path of weathered, grey marble flagstones meanders from the pretty hillside village of Lefkes to Prodromos, a small, old, fortified Cycladic settlement. This is the Byzantine Road, built about one thousand years ago as part of the main thoroughfare across Paros from Paroikia to Piso Livadi, at a time when the Aegean Sea was infested with pirates. Today, the Byzantine Road offers a lovely and only mildly strenuous amble that covers 3.5 kilometers, crossing the island’s interior. Departure to Lefkes. Visit of this lovely village and then time to start the exploration! Hiking until Prodromos village (duration: approximately 1 hour). Upon arrival in Prodromos, a light «mezze» with refreshment will be offered in a traditional tavern.
Meeting Point: Hotel lobby
Meeting Time: Early evening
Duration: Approximately 3 hours
Date: September 20th
Time: Evening
Reservation Name: will be provided
Website: Sigi Ikthios
Address: Limanaki Naousa, Naousa 844 01, Greece
Phone Number: will be provided
After breakfast and check-out, meet your English-speaking driver in the hotel lobby for transfer in a luxury minivan to Paros Port.
Meeting Point: Hotel lobby
Meeting Time: Afternoon
Depart on your scheduled ferry from Paros to Santorini.
Ferry: Power Jet
Departure: Afternoon
Arrival: Afternoon
Class: Business
Upon arrival at Santorini Port, meet your English-speaking driver directly after disembarkation for transfer in a luxury minivan to your hotel in Santorini for check-in. Your driver will be holding a sign with a name on it.
Of Greece’s thousands of islands, none is more glamorized than Santorini. Dramatic cliffs formed from a volcanic eruption are dotted with white-washed villages, where labyrinthine stairways always lead to a jaw-dropping vista. The island’s popularity means there is world-class cuisine to be enjoyed, even if it’s as simple as the catch of the day at a local taverna. However good the menu is, the most memorable part of dinner is likely to be the view of the sun setting into the caldera.
At Grace Hotel, your days are spent enjoying sunsets from your private perch in Imerovigli or sailing through the sapphire waters of the Aegean Sea. Directly from your hotel, you can get out on a hike along the fabled Caldera coastline where stunning views over Santorini await.
Junior Suite with Plunge Pool
- Breakfast included
Confirmation Number: will be provided
The accommodation tax must be paid directly.
Date: September 21st
Time: Evening
Reservation Name: will be provided
Website: Selene
Address: Fira town, Thira Old catholic monastery, Thira 847 00, Greece
Phone Number: will be provided
Reservations may be cancelled 12 hours prior to the reserved time slot or earlier. After that, cancelling a reservation or failing to appear at the restaurant may trigger a charge per guest.
This semi-private cruise is a wonderful opportunity to relax and enjoy Santorini by sea. It combines swimming and snorkeling, dinner on board, and absolutely stunning sunset views.
During your cruise, you will visit the islet of Nea Kameni and dare to swim in the hot springs which were formed as a result of volcanic eruptions. You'll be able to sail past the volcano and take in a different perspective of the island including its beautiful coastline and beaches. You will also have the opportunity to swim at various locations. At sunset, you will be approaching the port which will give you front row views of the iconic Santorini sunset.
Meeting Point: Outside Langas Villas
Meeting Time: In the afternoon
Duration: About 5 hours
Please don't forget to bring some swimwear!
As an honorary member of scenset during your first trip with us, your Sunset Caldera Cruise is being offered to you on a complimentary basis! Enjoy the views!
Visit one of the most picturesque wine estates for a wine tasting experience offered as a food & wine pairing experience with a set menu of five dishes, included a guided walk in the vineyard. This wine tasting experience consists of a flight of five of the Domaine’s most iconic wines, each one made from one or several classic Cycladic varieties. This comprehensive wine immersion commences with a guided tour of Santorini's historic vineyard which precedes the tutored tasting session. Each wine is presented by a highly trained sommelier and accompanied by a dish that is skillfully prepared by their resident Chef. When you finish with your lunch and wine experience, your driver will be there to pick you up and drive you back to your hotel.
Meeting Point: Hotel lobby
Meeting Time: Afternoon
Duration: Approximately 3 hours
Date: September 23rd
Time: Evening
Reservation Name: will be provided
Website: Botrini's
Address: Main Street, Nik. Nomikou, Oía 847 02, Greece
Phone Number: will be provided
Reservations may be cancelled 12 hours prior to the reserved time slot or earlier. After that, cancelling a reservation or failing to appear at the restaurant may trigger a charge per guest.
This morning after breakfast and check-out, meet your English-speaking driver in the hotel lobby for transfer in a luxury minivan to Santorini Airport.
Meeting Point: Hotel lobby
Meeting Time: In the morning
Depart on your scheduled flight from Santorini Airport to Athens Airport.
Airline: Aegean Airlines
Flight Number: will be provided
Departure: Morning
Arrival: Early afternoon
Class: Comfort FLEX Economy
Baggage Restrictions: 23kg luggage and 8kg handbag allowance per person
Confirmed by scenset