Greece with Santorini

8 Days / 7 Nights
Kochi → Olympia, Santorini, Athens (Athens, Parthenon, Acropolis Museum, Fira, Akrotiri, Olympia)

7 Nights | 8 Days | 13 Oct 2026

Greece is a captivating Mediterranean nation where ancient history and breathtaking natural beauty come together. Known as the cradle of Western civilisation, Greece is the birthplace of democracy, philosophy, and the Olympic Games. The historic capital, Athens, is home to iconic landmarks like the Acropolis of Athens and the Parthenon, symbols of classical Greek architecture and heritage. Beyond its ancient ruins, Greece is famous for its stunning islands scattered across the Aegean and Ionian Seas. Santorini enchants visitors with its whitewashed houses, blue-domed churches, and spectacular sunsets, while Mykonos is known for its vibrant nightlife and beautiful beaches. Dishes like moussaka, souvlaki, and fresh seafood reflect the country’s rich culinary heritage. Warm hospitality, known as “philoxenia,” makes every visitor feel welcome. With its blend of history, culture, and scenic charm, Greece remains one of the world’s most beloved travel destinations.

Itinerary

Welcome to Athens, the cradle of Western civilization.
Upon arrival, transfer to a restaurant for lunch before proceeding to your hotel for check-in.
Free time for leisure.
Enjoy a relaxed dinner at the hotel and unwind after your journey.
Overnight in Athens, Greece.

Enjoy your early morning breakfast at the hotel.
Begin the day with a guided city tour of Athens. Take a stop at the three iconic landmarks in Athens; Panathenaic Stadium (built out of marble alone), The Temple of Olympian Zeus (largest temple in Greece), and The Arch of Hadrian for photo only.
Post lunch, we will visit the Parthenon. A white marble temple dedicated to the goddess Athena in Greece. Built in the 5th century B.C, the temple sits at the top of the Acropolis (a hill) in Athens. Damaged over time, the structure remains where the designs, architectural details and sculpture will keep you mesmerised.
Next, we transfer to the Acropolis Museum, an archaeological museum founded in 2003 is focused on finding the archaeological site of the Acropolis of Athens. The museum houses artefacts found on the rock and surrounding areas from the Greek, Bronze, Roman, and Byzantine eras.
After that, we go to the restaurant for dinner.
Transfer to the hotel, overnight stay at the hotel in Athens, Greece.

After breakfast, transfer to Athens airport for your flight to Santorini, a stunning Greek island famous for whitewashed houses, blue- domed churches, dramatic caldera cliffs, breath-taking sunsets in Oia, volcanic beaches, and romantic views overlooking the sparkling Aegean Sea.
On arrival, enjoy lunch at a restaurant before indulging in a delightful wine tasting experience.
Later, check into your hotel and enjoy dinner at a restaurant.
Overnight in Santorini , Greece.

Have your early morning breakfast at the hotel.
Today, we begin the day by visiting Fira (the capital city of Santorini, situated 400 m high on the edge of the volcanic caldera.
Enjoy a guided city tour of Fira and Oia village. Oia village has the most magical sunsets, famous white-washed houses and iconic blue-domed churches. It is a small coastal town situated on the cliff-side and perched on the edge overlooking the volcanic caldera filled with water.
After the most impressive views, we have lunch and then we move to Akrotiri, a remarkably preserved Bronze Age Minoan settlement and archaeological site on Santorini, also called the “Pompeii of Aegean” It gives a glimpse into the life of people in 3000 B.C.
Next, we visit the Red Beach, a renowned volcanic beach famous for its towering red iron-rich volcanic cliffs, red-hued sand, dark pebbles and clear turquoise waters.
By evening, we head to Sunset Point for photostop
Later, have dinner at a local restaurant
Overnight stay at the hotel in Santorini, Greece.

Have your morning breakfast at the hotel. Check out from the hotel
Transfer to Santorini airport and board the flight to Athens. On arrival proceed to the restaurant.
Post lunch, we proceed to Olympia, and enroute we halt for a photostop at Corinth, a wealthy city from the Neolithic period known for trade, art and maritime routes.
Upon reaching Olympia, we have a guided tour of the archaeological site of Olympia, a UNESCO-listed birthplace of the ancient Olympic Games and a centre of ancient Greek religion and athletics. You can view significant ruins like temples, courtyards, columned areas, a stadium and athletic training areas.
Later, we move to visit the Temple of Zeus and the Temple of Hera, two ancient Greek temples located in the sacred Olympia. Built around 600 BC, the Temple of Hera is oldest monumental temple in Greece and where the Olympic flame is still lit for the Olympic games. Temple of Zeus was once home to one of the Seven Wonders of the World – the colossal statue of Zeus.
After sightseeing for the day, have dinner at restaurant. Check-in to hotel for overnight stay in Olympia, Greece.

Breakfast at hotel & check-out
Proceed to Delphi, an ancient archaeological site in central Greece, once considered the center of the world in Greek mythology.
After lunch, visit The Archaeological site of Delphi guided visit, including the Temple of Apollo.
Dinner at restaurant and overnight stay in Delphi, Greece

After breakfast, travel to Meteora, a breathtaking UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITE in central GREECE, famous for its towering rock pillars crowned with historic monasteries. Built by Orthodox monks in the 14th century, these cliff-top sanctuaries offer stunning landscapes, spiritual heritage, and unforgettable panoramic views of the Thessalian plains.
Enjoy lunch before visiting two of the breathtaking Byzantine monasteries perched atop dramatic rock formations.
Pass by Varlaam, Holy Trinity, and Agios Stefanos Monasteries, with an enroute stop at the picturesque village of Kastraki.
Return to Delphi for dinner and overnight stay in Delphi, Greece.