Athens & Santorini Vacation: Exploring Greece’s Best Hotspots

What to expect on this itinerary
By choosing Athens and Santorini for your luxurious 7-day getaway, you are offered the best of both worlds: metropolitan grandeur and idyllic island vibes. Many of the best features of Greece are featured on this itinerary allow you to bask in the splendor of this immaculate country. Explore Athens on a bike tour, ride horseback on one of Santorini’s most beloved beaches, enjoy a private couple’s massage, and indulge in culinary tour of Athens.
Customizable Itinerary
Athens - Dine on a Private Yacht
Upon your arrival in Athens, your private driver will whisk you away to your luxurious accommodation in the city. Once you have checked in and had a bit of downtime to relax and regroup, the atmosphere of Athens will waste no time in sweeping you both off of your feet. You will be escorted to a jaw-dropping yacht for a gourmet dinner cruise around the Athens Riviera. After enjoying every bite of your Mediterranean-inspired meal, you will be returned to the docks of Athens beneath a star-studded sky, where your private driver will be waiting to return you to your hotel for the remainder of the evening.
What's Included:
Athens - Bike and Foodie Tour
Athens - Private Yoga Class and Cape Sounion
Athens - Helicopter Tour to Meteora
Santorini - Cook with a Professional Chef
Santorini - Horseback Ride and Spa Night
Santorini - Departure
Trip Highlights
- Indulge in a VIP bike tour of Athens that will have you cruising on two wheels among the city’s iconic landmarks, such as the Acropolis and the Parthenon
- Explore the historical and cultural gastronomy of Athens as you make your way around its eclectic neighborhoods on a culinary tour while tasting and sipping on palate-pleasing fare
- Delight in a luxurious dinner aboard a yacht that is surrounded by spectacular views of the Aegean Sea and Athens skyline
- Discover bliss in a private yoga session with an amazing view of the Acropolis in addition to feeling every bit of stress melt away as you breathe in and exhale
- Travel in ultimate style and luxury as you are provided with a tour by private helicopter, which will quickly transport you from Athens to Santorini while also offering panoramic views of the remarkable city and island
- Horseback ride on one of Santorini’s most beloved beaches, striding side-by-side on your trusty steeds amid some of the most stunning scenery in the world
- Enjoy a private couple’s massage on the oceanside in romantic Santorini, which will be followed by a five-star meal that will be prepared by your private chef
Detailed Description
Travelers have been flocking to Greece for centuries, seeking to travel and behold the ancient architecture and wondrous history that abounds in this historically-rich locale. While the eclectic history of Greece is often what draws people to its sun-dappled shores, Athens is what really steals visitors’ hearts and keeps them coming back again and again. Therefore, you should prepare to have your hearts stolen as you embark on this luxurious, 7-day luxury adventure of Athens and Santorini.
Your journey together will begin the moment that you arrive in Athens, which is where your private driver will be waiting at the airport. Your driver will immediately whisk you away to your luxurious accommodation in the city. You will waste no time jumping into your Greek adventure together as you embark on your first official excursion in Athens, which will be in the form of a luxurious dinner cruise on a private yacht. Here, you will spend your evening delighting in an intimate meal as you glide along the waters of the Athens Riviera beneath a sparkling sky of stars.
You will venture out the following day to discover Athens and its most famed locales in a unique and exciting way: aboard an e-bike. Your private guide will lead you on a thrilling two-wheeled adventure that will be both educational and exciting. It may also provide you with some great exercise. Following your tour of Athens’ iconic sites, you will adore indulging in the city’s best bites on a gourmet food tour that will lead you through the charming neighborhoods of the capital.
The next day will find you waking up early to find your nirvana in a private yoga session that will be complete with an unmatched view of the Acropolis. Once you are completely at peace, you will spend the remainder of the day and evening on a private sightseeing tour to Cape Sounion, where you will witness fascinating historical gems and a dazzling sunset. Magical Meteora will be your discovery next, and you will fly by helicopter to this ethereal spot to explore it further on foot during a full day’s tour.
You will be provided with one more exhilarating helicopter ride, and this one will transfer you to Santorini. Upon your arrival on this heavenly island, you will be whisked away by a expert guide on an immersive VIP tour. Imagine being able to not only see these amazing Santorini sites but to be able to have a photo of you and your partner at all of your favorite locations in Athens. Your night will then end with a private cooking class, where you will roll up your sleeves and actual cook an authentic Greek meal together under the watchful eye of a master chef.
A day in the great outdoors that is filled with stand up paddle surfing, snorkeling, horseback riding, and even a couple’s massage by the sea is in store for you on day six. This will provide you with the perfect way to culminate your epic getaway to Athens and Santorini.
During the entire vacation, you will stay in luxurious accommodations and have a private driver available to you to take wherever you need, whenever. Nearly everything about this trip is entirely customizable, so you can adjust anything and everything to better suit your moods and desires once you are in Greece. The only thing that either of you has to think about is what you want to see and do next.
Starting Price
$3,000 per person (excluding international flights)
Your Zicasso trip is fully customizable, and this sample itinerary is a starting place for your travel plans. Actual costs are dynamic, and your selection of accommodations and activities, your season of travel, and other such variables will bring this budget guideline up or down. Throughout your planning experience with your Zicasso specialist, your itinerary is designed around your budget. You can book your trip when you are satisfied with every detail. Planning your trip with a Zicasso travel specialist is a free service.
What's Included
The starting price is based on travel during the low season for a minimum of two travelers staying in shared 3-star accommodations. Please inquire for a custom trip quote based on your travel preferences and travel dates.
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