Greek Romance Tour of Athens, Syros, Mykonos, Santorini

Romantic couple sitting on a beach bench near Little Venice in Mykonos, Greece

What to expect on this itinerary

Romantic moments abound on the idyllic islands beyond the shores of Athens. During this customizable 11-day tour, you can bask in luxurious experiences. Whether exploring the seascapes that surround Syros’ sun-soaked shores or sunset sailing around the cerulean water of Santorini, you will be enchanted every step of the way. Book your dream Greece tour today!

Countries Visited

Greece

Places Visited

Athens, Syros, Mykonos, Santorini, Delos

Suggested Duration

11 Days

Customizable Itinerary

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Day 1

Athens - The Origin of Democracy

Athens is far from an easy-going destination, but that is exactly what makes it Athens. It is the historic capital of Europe with roots that trace back to the 5th century and has since remained a prominent city of global significance. Athens has undergone dramatic changes over the centuries, but it has managed to retain its old-world charm through the preservation of its ancient districts and historical significance. You will come to appreciate the bustling atmosphere of Athens, especially during a twilight tour.

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Day 2

Athens - Traversing the Acropolis

Day 3

Athens - The Temple of Poseidon

Day 4

Syros - Immersed in Significant History

Day 5

Syros - A Chapel within a Cave

Day 6

Mykonos - Wondrous Wines and Myths

Day 7

Mykonos - The Birthplace of Apollo and Artemis

Day 8

Santorini - A Surreal Stroll across Santorini

Day 9

Santorini - Soothing Wine Tasting

Day 10

Santorini - Idyllic Sunsets in Santorini

Day 11

Santorini - Departure

Trip Highlights

  • Discover 5th-century Greek highlights within the city of Athens as you peruse the capital of Greece
  • Journey to the mesmerizing Acropolis on a privately guided tour that traces the mysteries and mythology of this phenomenal set of monuments
  • Explore the cathedrals across Syros and local island lifestyle for which the charming destination has come to be cherished
  • Set sail for St. Stephen’s cave and witness an enchanting chapel that was built into the picturesque cave complex
  • Pamper your palate with prestigious wines and enjoy the spectacular scenes of Mykonos
  • Cruise across the sea to Delos, the birthplace of Apollo and Artemis, and an islet littered with Ancient Greek ruins
  • Delight in a peaceful stroll across the Caldera of Santorini and stop at boutique stores and beloved eateries
  • Traverse Eros on horseback before sipping tantalizing wines at an elite wine estate poised on the lush landscape that surrounds Santorini
  • Anchor off the shores of Santorini on an elegant catamaran for an incredible sunset experience overlooking the seascape
  • Witness the fabled graffiti of Lord Byron, which dates back to the 1800s, and the spotlighted Temple of Poseidon

Starting Price

$5,800 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

  • Accommodations
  • In-country transportation
  • Some or all activities and tours
  • Expert trip planning
  • 24x7 support during your trip

Your final trip cost will vary based on your selected accommodations, activities, meals, and other trip elements that you opt to include.

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Luxury Greece Vacation Review: Crete, Santorini, Naxos, Athens, Hiking, Catamaran Cruise, Archaeological Sites, 12-Day Tour
We had a very enjoyable trip to Greece - Crete, Santorini, Naxos and Athens! The places that we visited were diverse and very interesting - 1) Crete: hiking the Imbros gorge, visits to special restaurants (slow-cooking, small village) and Knossos Minoan site; 2) Santorini: Catamaran cruise and tour around the picturesque island; 3) villages in the diverse and beautiful Naxos - ceramic pottery studio, village in the mountain, lovely beaches, kouri statues for the classical era; and 4) Athens - the unique Acropolis and other archaeological sites (Ancient Agora, Temple of Zeus....), Delphi and walking around the Plaka and other areas. Our guides were knowledgeable and very nice. Our travel planner worked with us to put together a special trip with great suggestions.  We had interesting tours and great food in the restaurants on our tour. There was a misunderstanding in what our highest priority was  - that is the Acropolis and other archaeological sites (which should have been given more time and focus, since we were on a private tour). There was also some minor misunderstandings between our travel agency and the contract guides as to the contents of specific tour.

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Greece Luxury Travel Review: Athens, Mykonos, Santorini, Crete, History, Cuisine, Wine, Catamaran Trip, 12 Nights

Our Zicasso travel agent and her company were fantastic! We wanted to work with someone who knew Greece and had excellent travel partners to guide us in creating our itinerary. We visited Athens, Mykonos, Santorini, and Crete. Our agent helped us plan a fabulous vacation and was available during the trip to ensure everything ran smoothly.

Throughout the planning process, she provided details about tours and hotels. She recommended wonderful hotels that were located in great areas in each of the cities and was clear with the pricing as we decided to upgrade our room types/amenities (no hidden pricing). We loved that she shared her travel expertise and feedback from other travelers in helping us.

She recommended tours for our vacation. The tour guides were excellent (they clearly love what they do) and we loved all of our tours. She also assisted us with dinner reservations, flights, ferries, and transfers. The view from the restaurant in Athens was amazing!

In Athens, we had a private tour of the Acropolis and Plaka, and visited beautiful Cape Sounion and the Temple of Poseidon. We loved our five-hour catamaran trips in Mykonos and Santorini. They were perfect ways to see the beauty of both islands, swim, and connect with other travelers.

In Santorini, we had a private six-hour tour with a fantastic guide and learned so much about the island, visiting so many beautiful sights, including Oia, avoiding crowds, capturing fabulous family photos of the blue-domed churches, tasting wine overlooking the beautiful caldera, and so much more. We loved our sunset food tour along the caldera footpath, tasting so many different local foods, wines, and beer. Our guide was charming and fun.

Crete was beautiful and we visited a nearby beach for swimming, dined at a quaint local restaurant with excellent grilled fish after swimming, and enjoyed a sunset tour of the old town in Chania. We even learned a little Greek. We enjoyed everything about our trip – the food, the people/guides, the beautiful places, and the history.

Our agent created a full travel itinerary that we could access on our phones throughout the trip. When something was updated (one boat had a technical problem and our agent booked us an alternative; our gate changed at the airport), we received an alert. I used that itinerary each day to review what we were doing and ensure we were meeting our transfers or tour guides at the correct time. It was very helpful for planning and packing tips too.

Our agent connected with us through WhatsApp during the planning process and the trip, which was very convenient.

We are incredibly grateful to her and her team for their dedication to creating a fantastic family experience with lots of wonderful memories. We hope to visit Greece again and will definitely contact our agent for vacation planning.

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Greece Review: Mykonos & Santorini Islands, Athens, Scenery, Culture, Art & History

My wife and I just returned from trip to Greece arranged by the travel company. The trip dates, accommodations and private tours were customized to our convenience by the travel company owner and her team. There was a balance of arranged private tours and free time with optional offers for additional activities.  

We liked the trip experience from the moment we arrived in Athens; the staff personal was waiting for us and immediately made us feel welcome and this feeling continued throughout our journey where we visited the beautiful islands of Mykonos and Santorini then the capital Athens.

The trip went flawlessly and everything was as planned or exceeded expectation. We experienced great services, always on time transportation, excellent tour guides and lovely hotels with amazing locations in the islands and Athens.

We like to thanks the owner who let us feel that we were special customers; she was following up during the trip, making sure that everything was going well and that we were enjoying our trip.

On a side note, if Zeus just had held off the rain on the last two days in Athens, our trip would be a thing of beauty.  However regardless of that we had a wonderful time and memorable trip and definitely will look for the travel team for any future tour.

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Greece Vacation Review: Mykonos, Santorini, Athens, Catamaran Cruise, Wine Tour, Local Cuisine

I recently had the pleasure of working with a Zicasso travel agent to plan a vacation to Greece and I couldn't have been more thrilled with the experience. From the very beginning, she truly listened to all our requests and crafted a vacation that perfectly matched our vision. Having everything meticulously set up for us, along with her contact information for any on-the-go questions, made our trip incredibly smooth and stress-free.

Every detail was handled with such professionalism and care. The transfers she arranged were consistently first class, ensuring we traveled in comfort and style. Her dinner recommendations were outstanding, offering dining experiences far superior to anything we could have found on Pinterest. At every restaurant, we had the best tables, with stunning views and top-notch service.

Our travel agency went above and beyond by checking us in for ferries and flights whenever needed and sending timely reminders for transfers and reservations. Her long list of ideas to fill our free time, along with the fascinating information about the area and culture, made our trip even more enriching.

Our group presented a unique challenge, with four ladies ranging from a 20-year-old to an 80-year-old. Our agent expertly selected hotels and excursions that catered to all our needs and preferences. Some of the highlights included a magical catamaran cruise in Mykonos, an unforgettable wine tour in Santorini, and a series of amazing dinner spots that left us in awe.

The entire trip was seamless and enjoyable, thanks to our tour operator's expertise and dedication. I can't imagine ever planning a trip on my own again. Having an expert like her is absolutely the way to go for a truly unforgettable travel experience. Five stars!

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Luxury Honeymoon in Greece Review: Plaka Sunset Tour, Wind Surfing, Santorini Wine Tasting & Photo Safari, Mykonos, Local Cuisine
Our trip - our honeymoon - was close to perfection. We can't say enough good things about the trip, the company owner and her entire team. We spent one night in Athens and then several days each in Paros, Mykonos and Santorini. From the moment we left the Athens airport, we were treated like VIPs. Being officially welcomed to the country by a travel specialist at our hotel immediately put us at ease. All of our transports to/from the airports and ferries were seamless. Our private tour guides were absolutely amazing, from the wealth of knowledge they shared to their personable natures - we were left with the feeling that we made a new friend in each of them. Our accommodations and hosts there were top notch, so much so that we can't decide which one was our favorite. The owner was easily accessible throughout the trip, answering numerous questions we had along the way and even making several shifts/additions to our itinerary while we were there. Even simple things we didn't know we needed - like hard copy printouts of our ferry tickets appearing in our hotel room - were handled without us even having to think about it. Our experience prior to the trip was just as enjoyable. The company owner answered many rounds of questions back and forth prior to finalizing our itinerary, as well as afterward as our trip got closer. She made numerous adjustments to the itinerary, as well as made additional restaurant reservations on our behalf. She was always prompt, professional and articulate in her responses. We've already recommended Zicasso to several friends planning upcoming trips. And without a question, we would not hesitate to recommend the owner of the travel company and her team to anyone considering a trip to Greece. When we are able to plan a return trip, we will no doubt plan to utilize her services again!

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Greece Vacation Review: Crete, Santorini, Naxos, Athens, Food, Wine, Boat Trip, Local Culture, 10 Nights

My daughter and I planned a trip to Greece to celebrate her college graduation. A friend told me about Zicasso and they set me up with a tour company to help plan out our trip. They exceeded my expectations and our trip was seamless because of their help. The owner was amazing from the start. We discussed what we were most interested in when it came to picking out which islands suited us best. She had many ideas and then we collaborated on what fit best with our timeline, budget, and dates.

We went to Crete, Santorini, and Naxos, and ended in Athens. In total, our trip was 10 days. The travel company does everything for you except domestic flights. Honestly, if we had had to do all the trip planning ourselves, it would have been so much more work. Knowing there will be someone to greet you and get you to your next destination when you land at airports or seaports is huge.

We picked hotels that were three to four stars and they were all fabulous. Our family has traveled extensively and I usually do most of the legwork myself. However, there are places like Greece where you need help and insight. The travel company’s owner knew the hotels well and had relationships with the staff. We couldn't have done it without her.

We enjoyed all four destinations. We loved Chania in Crete and had a wonderful cooking class/olive oil tasting that I would highly recommend. We loved our guide and the chef, and the food was delicious. We would definitely go back to Crete.

We then ferried over to Santorini, which was worth seeing, and we kayaked and hiked there. The best food and wine was in Santorini. However, I would not go back. There are way too many tourists and cruise ships.

We then ferried to Naxos and loved it. We rented a car and found a tiny town (one eating shack) where we hopped on a little boat with 12 other people. It was beautiful.

We then flew to Athens and had a great private tour to see the Acropolis/Parthenon. It was magical.

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