Cyclades Highlights

Duration8 Nights
StylePrivate Tour
When to GoMay - Oct
Price GuideFrom £2,625 Per Person

You might be surprised at how much you can experience in Greece with just 9 days. We make it possible by providing private transfers and high-speed ferry transport while including lots of fascinating private guided tours, providing insight into the iconic landmarks you’ll be visiting. Begin in the birthplace of western civilization, explore Athens’ iconic Acropolis, and then fly over to Mykonos to tour its highlights. Finish your trip in Santorini with an unforgettable sunset cruising experience.

At a Glance

Day 1 & 2

Athens
- Arrival in Athens with the afternoon at Leisure
- Ancient Athens private walking tour of Acropolis

Days 3 - 5

Mykonos
- Flight to Mykonos in the morning with the afternoon at leisure
- Discover the island of Mykonos on a guided jeep discovery tour or a sailing trip to Delos
- Enjoy a day of leisure on one of Mykonos' famous beaches

Days 6 - 9

Santorini
- Morning transfer to Santorini with the afternoon to explore Oia
- Set sail and enjoy a truly unforgettable sunset experience over Santorini
- Enjoy a full day in Santorini at your leisure

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Nora

European Specialist

While I’ve traveled extensively across Europe, Greece has always had a special place in my heart. Now based in Athens, I have a total wonderlust for creating luxury Greece trips, making sure my passion for culture, food and wine is shown throughout the process.

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What’s Included

8 nights in 4 or 5-star accommodation
Daily breakfast at all hotels
Private arrival and departure airport transfers
All mentioned airport transfers and road transport on a private basis in Air Conditioned minivans
All mentioned tours and sightseeing on a private basis with private driver and English-speaking local guides
All mentioned regional flights in economy class, inclusive minimum 20kg per person checked baggage
Pre-Business Class high-speed ferry from Mykonos to Santorini
24/7 support from our dedicated staff
Flexible, personalized itinerary based on your interests

What's not Included

International flights from your country of origin
Tips or gratuities to guides, drivers, hotel staff
Any meals, tours, or activities other than those specifically mentioned in itinerary
Incidental local expenses - souvenirs, laundry, taxis, etc
Travel Visas. Your consultant will advise of any required visas and how to obtain them.
Travel insurance - we strongly recommend you purchase travel insurance as soon as you have booked your trip.

Day by Day Itinerary

Day 1
Athens: Arrival into Athens
After touching down at Athens International Airport and picking up your luggage, you’ll be met by your private driver for a transfer to the city center. After checking into your hotel, enjoy the rest of the day on your own. If you’re fighting jet lag, take a short nap or beat it by going for a walk. You might wander through the Agora, located just beneath the Acropolis. You’ll be walking in the footsteps of the ancient greats as this was an important meeting and trading place, where people came to discuss politics, the nature of the universe and conduct business so many centuries ago.
Accommodation Options:
- Elia Ermou
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  Elia Ermou
  Highlights
  Some rooms with Acropolis views and/or private Jacuzzis
  Luxurious spa with a Finnish sauna
  Salon services including hair, makeup, manicures and pedicures
  On-site dining in the rooftop garden
  Rooftop bar for sunset cocktails
  Complimentary buffet breakfast daily
  About Elia Ermou
  This hotel, opened in late 2018, is located in the historic Plaka neighbourhood, known for its enticing cobbled streets with neoclassical homes, shops, tavernas, and cafes. It’s also close to the Acropolis Museum and ancient Agora. The stylish rooms and suites provide state-of-the-art technology, some with private hammams, hydromassage tubs, and Acropolis views. There’s a luxurious spa complete with a traditional Finnish sauna that uses volcanic stones and a range of massage options. You can even sip sparkling wine and enjoy fresh fruit whilst indulging in a decadent chocolate-based treatment. There are full beauty services available and outstanding dining can be enjoyed in the rooftop garden. The rooftop bar is the place to be for sunset cocktails or anytime you want to take in a view of the Acropolis and Lycabettus hill whilst unwinding with a drink.
- Electra Metropolis – Athens
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  Electra Metropolis – Athens
  Highlights
  Luxury hotel centrally located near Syntagma Square
  Walk to restaurants, bars shops and major attractions like the Acropolis
  Rooftop pool with stunning city views
  Multiple dining options, including fine dining at the rooftop Metropolis Roof Garden restaurant
  Rooms on the highest floors provide spectacular views of Athens and the Acropolis
  Full-service spa
  About Hotel Electra Metropolis
  This luxury hotel is centrally located in downtown Athens just steps from Syntagma Square in what was once a government building. Converted into a hotel in 2016, it offers polished rooms and a fantastic roof terrace with a pool where you can swim surrounded by dazzling views of the city, including the Parthenon.
  
  Overview
  
  Just a couple of blocks from the Greek Parliament on Syntagma Square, a stay at the Electra Metropolis means being just steps from great dining, bars and shops. You’ll also be able to take advantage of fabulous dining on the 10th-floor roof terrace that comes complete with Acropolis views. The 10-story building has a retro chic meets modern feel with 216 rooms and suites that include wood parquet floors. Choose a superior double or suite, located on the higher floors, nd you’ll get a balcony. Some suites on the highest floors offer views of Athens, including the Acropolis. Guests can also enjoy swimming in the rooftop pool, or lounging around on a sunbed, along with pampering treatments at the spa which also has its own indoor pool. The hammam, sauna, gym and pool are all complimentary to guests, though extra services can be ordered up like manicures and pedicures, facials and massage.
Day 2
Athens: Private Guided Sightseeing Tour
Today you’ll get an in-depth look at the many famous landmarks on a half-day tour. Your private guide will reveal the history behind what you’re seeing, making the sites come to life, passing places like Syntagma Square, the National Library, the site where the first modern Olympic Games where held and the Greek House of Parliament that overlooks the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Afterward, head to the iconic Acropolis that sits on an outcrop overlooking Athens as its most famous symbol. You’ll climb the hill enjoying the vista and explore monuments like the Parthenon and Temple of Athena Nike.
Day 3
Mykonos: Fly to Mykonos
Say farewell to Athens with your private driver picking you up for a transfer to the airport for your flight to Mykonos. After checking into your accommodation, get ready for a walking tour. Stroll the waterfront with your private guide, glimpsing daily life as you pass the local fish and vegetable market. Some of the highlights of your tour include a visit to the Folklore Museum, and the Cycladic-style Papaportiani Church, one of the Mediterranean’s most photographed spots.
Accommodation Options:
- Myconian Kyma – Mykonos
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  Myconian Kyma – Mykonos
  Highlights
  Stunning Aegean Sea views
  Spa with five pools and a wide range of treatments
  Outdoor saltwater pool
  Fine dining at the Kalypso Restaurant
  Within walking distance of shopping and nightlife in Mykonos Town
  About Myconian Kyma
  Located on the outskirts of Mykonos Town in a tranquil setting yet close to all the action, including nightlife and shopping, the Myconian Kyma offers Cycladic-style rooms with Aegean views and suites with private plunge pools. Perched upon a hill, this luxury retreat is a world of unforgettable experiences in a harmonious blend of white set against the striking blue of the sea and the sky.
  
  At Myconian Kyma you’ll look forward to waking up every morning with a Champagne breakfast that includes a lavish spread paired with stunning sea views. Afterward you might enjoy the day yachting, horseback riding or taking a tour, thanks to the helpful staff who can help you organize it all. There may be no better place to relax after a busy day then the resort’s spa, which includes five pools with varying salinity contents aimed to heal along with a wide range of facial and body treatments. Or perhaps you’d rather lounge by the seawater pool, reading a good book before dining at the Kalypso Restaurant with memorable meals enjoyed among the gentle evening sea breeze. Of course, on some days you may never want to leave your room, especially if you book one of the Horizon Suites, complete with a terrace and a private pool where there’s no need for a bathing suit with walls to prevent your neighbors from seeing in.
- Royal Myconian
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  Royal Myconian
  Highlights
  All rooms with balcony most with a sea view
  Private stretch of Elia Beach with bar service, umbrellas and sun beds
  Outdoor pool
  Full-service spa with free daily thalassotherapy sessions and in-room treatments
  Watersports, including PADI diving courses
  Fine dining at Ambrosia Restaurant
  About Royal Myconian Resort
  This luxury hotel sits on a steep hill overlooking Elia Beach, where guests enjoy access to their own private stretch, complete with daybeds. The stylish rooms come with balconies, most of which enjoy spectacular views of the Aegean, and some include their own private pool or whirlpool. Guests can also look forward to free daily thalassotherapy sessions at the spa, swimming in the large pool and sipping drinks at one of three pool bars.
  
  Overview
  
  This exclusive family-owned resort made up of classic white-domed architecture is located up a steep hill from beautiful Elia Beach where it has its own private stretch of sand with bar service, umbrellas and sunbeds for hotel guests. The spacious accommodations all offer balconies and sea views along with modern comforts like a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a minibar, bathrobes and slippers. Upgrade by choosing a room with a private pool or private whirlpool. Look forward to starting your day with the complimentary breakfast buffet and enjoying organized wine tasting for sampling Greek wines. When you want to get more active, enjoy watersports from Elia beach, with windsurfing, PADI diving courses and jet-skiing all available. Afterwards, soothe sore muscles at the spa, taking advantage of the free daily thalassotherapy sessions, or perhaps enjoy an in-room treatment. The spa also includes its own whirlpool tub, an indoor pool, Turkish bath and gift shop.
- Bill & Coo Suites & Lounge – Mykonos
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  Bill & Coo Suites & Lounge – Mykonos
  Highlights
  All rooms with balcony most with a sea view
  Private stretch of Elia Beach with bar service, umbrellas and sun beds
  Outdoor pool
  Full-service spa with free daily thalassotherapy sessions and in-room treatments
  Watersports, including PADI diving courses
  Fine dining at Ambrosia Restaurant
  About Royal Myconian Resort
  This luxury hotel sits on a steep hill overlooking Elia Beach, where guests enjoy access to their own private stretch, complete with daybeds. The stylish rooms come with balconies, most of which enjoy spectacular views of the Aegean, and some include their own private pool or whirlpool. Guests can also look forward to free daily thalassotherapy sessions at the spa, swimming in the large pool and sipping drinks at one of three pool bars.
  
  Overview
  
  This exclusive family-owned resort made up of classic white-domed architecture is located up a steep hill from beautiful Elia Beach where it has its own private stretch of sand with bar service, umbrellas and sunbeds for hotel guests. The spacious accommodations all offer balconies and sea views along with modern comforts like a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a minibar, bathrobes and slippers. Upgrade by choosing a room with a private pool or private whirlpool. Look forward to starting your day with the complimentary breakfast buffet and enjoying organized wine tasting for sampling Greek wines. When you want to get more active, enjoy watersports from Elia beach, with windsurfing, PADI diving courses and jet-skiing all available. Afterwards, soothe sore muscles at the spa, taking advantage of the free daily thalassotherapy sessions, or perhaps enjoy an in-room treatment. The spa also includes its own whirlpool tub, an indoor pool, Turkish bath and gift shop.
Day 4
Mykonos: Sailing Trip to Delos or Jeep Tour on Mykonos Island
Today is your day of discovery in Mykonos, where we have a choice of half-day tours for you to choose from:

Option 1 – A sailing trip to Delos

If you are looking for sun, swimming, and a bit of history, we suggest a half-day morning tour to visit both Delos and Rhenia islands with some hidden gems such as Baos, believed to have been a pirate island, visited along the way.

Option 2 – Explore Mykonos Island

Alternatively, discover the island of Mykonos on a half-day afternoon jeep discovery tour taking you off the beaten track to discover the hidden charms of this magical isle.
Day 5
Mykonos: Day of Leisure
Enjoy the day exploring at your own place. You can learn more about the history of the island at the Archaeological Museum of Mykonos with ancient artifacts dating from prehistoric times through the Hellenistic period. Or spend the day at the beach – Super Paradise is one of the most popular, close to Mykonos Town, ideal for swimming and sunbathing with soft white sands. Or take a day tour to the sacred island of Delos, home to some of the most interesting archaeological sites in the country. You can walk around fascinating ancient ruins and explore a museum showcasing artifacts uncovered here.
Day 6
Santorini: High-Speed Ferry to Santorini
This morning your private driver will pick you up for transfer to the port where you’ll hop on the high-speed ferry to Santorini. On arrival in Santorini you will be privately transferred to your luxury hotel offering idyllic caldera views. Enjoy the rest of the day checking in and spending the day at your leisure with a refreshing swim and admiring some of the most spectacular sea views.
Accommodation Options:
- Petit Palace Suites
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  Petit Palace Suites
  Highlights
  Private balconies with sea views
  Sea-view outdoor pool
  On-site restaurant
  Complimentary breakfast
  Massage available
  Activities, including yoga and wine tasting
  About Petit Palace Suites
  Overview
  
  This unique hotel in Santorini may offer classic Cycladic architecture with whitewashed walls and arched windows, but it stands out from the rest with an emphasis on warm hospitality and plenty of tranquillity. It overlooks the sea just a couple of miles from the famous caldera and hosts just 23 rooms, with even the smallest extra-spacious. All come with private balconies for gazing out at the endless blue of the Aegean and whirlpool tubs, perfect for a soak after a day of exploring. Other standard amenities include mini-fridges stocked with regional treats, flat-screen TVs and free Wi-Fi. Some of the higher end rooms have private pools. The property has an intimate restaurant serving Greek fare and a sea-view pool in addition to hosting activities like wine tastings and yoga.
- Athina Luxury Suites
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  Athina Luxury Suites
  Highlights
  Oceanfront pool
  Generous complimentary breakfast served in your suite
  Massage and beauty treatments available
  Complimentary breakfast
  Some rooms with outdoor whirlpools
  Location near many eateries, shops, and the Museum of Prehistoric Thera
  About Athina Luxury Suites
  Located just over a 5-minute walk from the Museum of Prehistoric Thera, Athina Luxury Suites was designed to make the most of its breathtaking Aegean Sea views from a clifftop perch with the Old Port just below. While the most luxurious rooms come with outdoor whirlpools, all are decorated in minimalist style and have private balconies or terraces, and a complimentary breakfast is served right in your suite. The sumptuous morning meal includes a full English breakfast or sweet dishes like French toast with bananas and honey. On the grounds, there is an oceanfront pool with loungers, umbrellas and a poolside bar with drinks served all day. While there is no spa on-site, beauty treatments and massages can be enjoyed upon request.
Day 7
Santorini: Sunset Cruise
Enjoy the day to yourself, followed by an evening sunset cruise. You might relax on one of the colourful beaches from black to red sands, or visit Santorini’s own Pompeii. This impeccably preserved archaeological site provides a glimpse of life from more than 3,500 years ago, when volcanic ash preserved much of the prehistoric settlement. Then at the scheduled time, you’ll head to the port for a cruise around the island. Visit famous beaches, enjoy time for a swim in a cove with tranquil clear blue waters and feast on a BBQ meal with local wine, concluding just below Oia with a glorious sunset.
Day 8
Santorini: Day at Leisure. Optional Wine Tour
On your last full day in Santorini, enjoy the time relaxing at your hotel and enjoying those stunning caldera views.

If you are a wine enthusiast then join our optional half-day wine-tasting tour and discover Santorini’s unique grape production methods and how it influences the taste of their wines. Our local guide who is full of passion and personality will take you to visit local wineries giving you the chance to enjoy locally produced wines and snacks, whilst also taking in the beauty of the island from some iconic viewpoints.
Day 9
Santorini: Departure
Its time to bid farewell to Greece with some unforgettable memories of the islands, food and wine you have enjoyed on this trip. Our private driver will transfer you from your hotel to the airport for your return flight home.