Seven Days of Family Fun in Athens and Santorini

Mother and son in Santorini, Greece

What to expect on this itinerary

Greece is the pinnacle of destinations for history lovers or those who seek a luxuriously relaxing vacation. During this incredible 7-day journey, your family will experience the best of both worlds. Partake in outdoor activities, such as hiking, biking, and snorkeling, immerse yourself in the culture of Greece and its history, enjoy helicopter transfers, and indulge in a private cooking class.

Countries Visited

Greece

Places Visited

Athens, Santorini

Suggested Duration

7 Days

Customizable Itinerary

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Day 1

Athens – Craft a Piece of Greek Pottery

When you land in Athens, your private driver will be waiting to transfer you to your luxurious accommodations in the heart of the city. After having some time to settle in and relax, you will set out on a private tutorial of Greek pottery. During your class, you will craft an amazing and personalized piece of pottery while learning fascinating historical facts about ancient Greek art and what makes the art of pottery special and meaningful to Greece. Before you enjoy an authentic Mediterranean meal, your pottery will be placed in a kiln.

What's Included:

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Day 2

Athens – Myths and Legends Tour

Day 3

Athens – Corinth and the Cave of Lakes

Day 4

Athens – Sailing the Athens Riviera

Day 5

Santorini – Helicopter to Santorini

Day 6

Santorini – Indulge in a Cooking Class

Day 7

Santorini – Farewell to Greece

Trip Highlights

  • Partake in a private VIP tour of Athens that will teach you about the mythological legends of powerful gods and goddesses that once ruled over ancient Greece
  • Design and craft a piece of Greek pottery during an immersive class, which will be followed by an authentic Greek meal
  • Discover the mystical Cave of Lakes as you venture underground to explore the fascinating world that is filled with endless caverns and mystery
  • Spend a day sailing the Athens Riviera on a private yacht and have the opportunity to swim, snorkel, or relax on the deck
  • Enjoy an exhilarating private helicopter ride that will transfer you from metropolitan Athens to the sun-dappled shores of Santorini
  • Traverse a Caldera during an epic hike and watch the sunrise from one of the most spectacular viewpoints on the entire island
  • Indulge in a private cooking class that will teach you how to make two signature Greek dishes before allowing you to feast on the fruits of your labor

Detailed Description

History lovers have long chosen Greece as their ideal vacation destination due to its plethora of historical landmarks. What many tourists fail to understand is how great of a locale Greece and its isles are for families. The country hosts a variety of outdoor activities, culinary delights, and cultural events. Moreover, Greece features immersive excursions that all ages can enjoy, ensuring that your entire family has an amazing time on this luxury getaway to Athens and Santorini.

This luxurious 7-day vacation includes only the most elite and exclusive experiences. Your luxury family getaway will begin in Athens, where you will spend your first evening attending a private class that will teach you how to make an authentic piece of Greek pottery. The next morning, your first full day in Athens will kick off with a VIP tour of its metropolitan area, which is imbued with Greek mythology and its intriguing legends that are tied to the city’s iconic  landmarks. During your time in Athens, you will visit famed sites, such as the Acropolis and the Parthenon, but also hear about Zeus, Athena, Poseidon, and many other gods along the way. That evening, you will attend a private dance lesson, where you will learn a traditional Greek dance before enjoying a lovely dinner.

A day trip to Corinth and the Cave of Lakes will make up the morning of day three before an exciting ride on the Odontos Railway. The following day will find you on a private yacht, cruising the Athens Riviera in style and basking in the sun. If you desire, you can snorkel and swim from the boat. Santorini will be your next destination. After a thrilling helicopter ride from Athens to the sensational island, you will waste no time in diving into a private safari tour that will lead you to the most scenic and famed sites of the island.

The following morning will begin with a caldera hike that offers breathtaking views of Santorini. Later that afternoon, you will be provided with the opportunity to ride a donkey. For your last evening, you will participate in a private cooking class that will teach you how to create a traditional Greek meal. Your final morning will comprise of a mythological-centered brunch before your transfer to the airport for your departure.

Throughout your getaway, your family will stay in luxurious accommodations and will have all transfers arranged before your arrival. That is, every time you venture to a new tour or destination, a private driver will be waiting to drive you wherever you need to go. This itinerary is customizable, so you can adjust nearly anything and everything to better suit your moods and interests once you are in Greece.

Starting Price

$2,400 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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Lori W.
Greece Tour Review: Athens, Naxos, Santorini, Akrotiri, Winery, Volcano, Walking Food Tour, 8 Nights

We had a wonderful experience with our Zicasso travel specialist while planning our vacation in Greece. We had a group that consisted of two families; in total, eight people. Our travel specialist gave us recommendations based on the types of activities we wanted to do and the types of islands we were hoping to experience.

We stayed two nights in Athens, three nights on Naxos, and three nights in Santorini. The accommodations were fantastic! Every tour guide and driver was helpful and so kind.

When we wanted to add a stop in Naxos for an impromptu lunch, our guide was happy to detour and bring us to a place with the best gyros that the locals really enjoy! Everyone made us feel at home. Thank you for a beautiful trip and all the lovely memories!

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Gus V.
Greece Travel Review: Paros, Santorini, Private Sailing Experience, 9 Nights

Zicasso's travel expert was very professional. She answered all my questions promptly and made sure to book the tours and hotels that fit our needs. Highly recommend.

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Shaun B.
Greece Honeymoon Review: 11 Days

Our 11-day honeymoon in Greece was nothing short of magical—and we owe so much of that to our Zicasso travel specialist and the entire team at her company. From the very start, they worked within our budget and offered a flexible payment plan that made planning feel manageable and stress-free.

As our trip approached, we had a thorough planning call with our specialist. She walked us through every detail of our itinerary, which completely put us at ease. That level of preparation meant we could focus on enjoying the moment instead of worrying about logistics.

Once we landed in Athens, the travel company was just a WhatsApp message away. Anytime we had a question—no matter how small—they responded within minutes. That kind of real-time support made us feel cared for the entire time.

The accommodations they booked were absolutely out of this world. Each hotel felt handpicked just for us—luxurious, romantic, and incredibly welcoming. It was clear the company has strong relationships with local vendors because we were treated like royalty everywhere we went.

As a gay couple, we also appreciated how safe, inclusive, and celebrated we felt throughout the trip. Every detail was thoughtfully planned with us in mind.

We’d recommend our travel company 1,000 times out of 10. If you're planning a gay honeymoon—or any trip to Greece—look no further. This was truly the trip of a lifetime.

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Shilpa M.
Greece Trip Review: History, Local Cuisine, Scenery, 2 Weeks

Zicasso's travel specialist and her company did an amazing job of planning the most incredible and memorable trip for my family of five.

Every detail was meticulously thought out and perfectly executed. Every transfer was spacious and, thankfully, air conditioned. Each boutique hotel booked was unique and beautiful, with stunning views and amenities offered. Every excursion with English-speaking guides was incredible. The guides were knowledgeable and super-friendly.

We can't thank our travel specialist and her team enough for this amazing trip. We have memories for a lifetime!! I highly recommend using her for your next trip to Greece or Europe.

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Khristine A.
Greece Family Vacation Review: Santorini, Athens, Chania, Skiathos, Acropolis, Catamaran Sunset Cruise, Boat Ride, Private Tour, Old Town, Culture, 13 Days

It was our family's first time visiting Greece. We've always wanted to see the country and there were so many good things we'd heard about Greece.

There were a couple of things that made this trip very special. First, our youngest daughter's request for her 16th birthday was to go as a family and celebrate it in Greece. Second, none of us had ever been to Greece (on our previous trips, either my husband and/or I had been there or it was our family's second time there), so experiencing it together for the first time was really special.

Zicasso gave us two very good Greek travel companies. Both presented interesting itineraries to us. It was a year of planning and I'd gone back and forth with both travel companies with revisions of itineraries and, of course, the cost.

What made us choose this travel company was that the specialist was very honest, upfront, and very accommodating. He gave his honest opinion when I asked him about certain excursion activities or even restaurants (social media makes it really look good, especially for people who have not been there), and he did not pressure or force us into doing activities that did not interest us. He wanted to make sure we got to experience the best, but he was also very mindful of the costs. I had many back and forth conversations with him via texts, emails, or phone calls. He wanted to get to know our family. When I told him about our daughter's 16th birthday requests, he made sure he got every detail of what would make her birthday special. He also asked me about the interests of our eldest daughter because he wanted to surprise her with something special from Greece. That says a lot about the travel specialist and his company; they are personal and it's not just pure business for them.

A few days before we left the US, he called us so we could reschedule our flights (Santorini to Athens) to an earlier time going back home because he was concerned we may miss our connecting flights. Who does that? This just shows he checks every detail and wanted to make sure that even before we left the US, up to the time we arrived back home, everything was taken care of.

We had the best vacation in Greece. We did not worry about anything the entire time. The travel company was in constant communication with us. They created a WhatsApp group chat which made it so much easier. They gave us daily reminders and they arranged everything for us. We felt that the entire trip was customized for our family. The "Mamma Mia" island tour and birthday celebration for our daughter was perfect. The restaurant in Kolios was a great recommendation, and when I asked him to reserve the specific table and have a little birthday decoration for my daughter, it was accomplished.

Chania was amazing; both me and my husband loved this place. The view from our hotel room on Zampeliou Street, overlooking the old harbour and the Cretan Sea with the lighthouse, was breathtaking. We enjoyed walking through the streets of the Old Town of Chania.

We thought Santorini would be overcrowded, but we had a great tour guide who knew where to take us first to avoid crowds, and he gave us really helpful advice to go around the island. He took us to the little hidden alleys and showed how locals live. We ended up really loving the island.

We enjoyed every activity planned for us. We enjoyed our stay at our hotels. Mine and my husband's favorite were the hotel in Kalamata and the one in Chania. We really liked the view of the Acropolis from our rooms at the hotel in Athina, and that hotel was very convenient. We also enjoyed their breakfast there. The girls enjoyed the hotel in Skiathos because of how close it was to the beach, and they loved the "Mamma Mia" boat tour.

We each have our own favorite activities/tour/tour guides, but overall, our family had an amazing time in Greece – the way the travel agent and the entire team did a phenomenal job. The way the itinerary was put together and the timing for each place/island was just perfect for us. They exceeded our expectations. We fell in love with Greece, the culture, and the people, who were all so kind, nice, and very hospitable (not once did we have a bad encounter). We will definitely go back; there is so much more to explore and we'll definitely be working with this travel company in the future.

We only have good things to say about our Greece vacation and we highly recommend this travel agency. We've been to other countries and worked with other travel companies. In our opinion, this one was the best travel company we've ever worked with.

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Kerry R.
Greece Trip Review: Athens, Naxos, Acropolis, Delphi, Meteora, 10-Day Tour

Zicasso's travel agent took great care of my family, planning an excellent trip, with revisions based on our interests, and was quick to respond to my emails. He took care of the necessary arrangements when the ferry was unexpectedly cancelled.

We stayed in beautiful hotels and enjoyed our tours with knowledgeable guides and drivers. Our trip to Delphi and Meteora was a highlight of our trip. We had a great driver there.

Highly recommend!

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