Six days split between Athens and Mykonos gives you the two best things Greece does - two days with the Acropolis, ancient agora, and Plaka neighbourhood of the ancient world's greatest city, followed by four days on the most glamorous island in the Aegean with its whitewashed windmills, turquoise beaches, and the best sunset in the Mediterranean. Two completely different Greeces in one perfect trip.
Six days split between Athens and Mykonos gives you the two best things Greece does - two days with the Acropolis, ancient agora, and Plaka neighbourhood of the ancient world's greatest city, followed by four days on the most glamorous island in the Aegean with its whitewashed windmills, turquoise beaches, and the best sunset in the Mediterranean. Two completely different Greeces in one perfect trip.
Arrive at Athens International Airport and transfer to your hotel near the historic centre. Afternoon exploring Plaka's ancient lanes and the Monastiraki flea market area. Walk up Philopappos Hill for the best free panoramic view of the Acropolis at sunset from the opposite hill. Dinner at a Plaka rooftop taverna. Overnight Athens.
Early morning Acropolis visit at opening time for the Parthenon, Erechtheion, and Temple of Athena Nike with fewer crowds. Descend to the Ancient Agora where Socrates taught philosophy. Afternoon at the world-class Acropolis Museum for the original Elgin Marbles. Optional evening drive 70 km to Cape Sounion for the Temple of Poseidon dramatically perched on a sea cliff at sunset. Overnight Athens.
Morning ferry 5 hours or 35-minute flight to Mykonos. Check in to your hotel and spend the afternoon exploring Mykonos Town, one of the most charming villages in the Aegean, with its cubic whitewashed houses, blue-domed churches, and bougainvillea everywhere. Walk up to the iconic windmills on the hill above town. Evening drinks at Little Venice where the houses hang directly over the sea. Overnight Mykonos.
Morning boat to Delos, the uninhabited sacred island birthplace of Apollo, with an entire ancient Greek city to explore including temples, mosaics, and the famous Terrace of the Lions. Return to Mykonos by noon for an afternoon at a beach club on Paradise or Super Paradise Beach with the famously lively Mykonos scene. Overnight Mykonos.
Relaxed beach day at Ornos Beach, the calmest and most family-friendly of the Mykonos beaches with calm water and good tavernas. Late afternoon drive to the Armenistis Lighthouse on the rocky northwestern tip of the island for the most dramatic Aegean sunset outside of Santorini. Farewell dinner in Mykonos Town in the Kastro neighbourhood. Overnight Mykonos.
Final morning swim and breakfast on Mykonos before the short flight back to Athens for your international connection. Pick up Greek honey, saffron from Kozani, and mastiha liqueur from Chios as the finest Greek souvenirs. End of tour.
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