Luxury Travel Atelier

Greece: Athens & the Aegean

Luxury Tailor Made Journey

Discover an unmatched blend of ancient history and modern wonders in Greece, savoring the relaxed pace of island living and the lively bustle of Athens alike, and indulging in the rich variety of Mediterranean cuisine.

LTA Advantages

  • Learn the secrets to great Greek cuisine at a private inhome cooking class in Oropos

  • Visit some of the most renowned wonders of the ancient world, including the Acropolis, Parthenon and Palace of Knossos

  • Pay an exclusive visit to an organic cosmetics producer to learn about traditional Greek products

  • Stroll through the Minoan Bronze Age settlement of Akrotiri (reputed to be Atlantis), admiring its beautiful frescos

  • Admire the majestic Temple of Poseidon, built during the Golden Age of Ancient Athens

Trip Itinerary

DAY 1
ARRIVE ATHENS, GREECE

Arrive in Athens and transfer to your hotel. Gather this evening for a welcome dinner.

HOTEL | ATHENS
DAY 2
ATHENS | TEMPLE OF ATHENA

Visit the Acropolis Museum, marveling at artifacts Athenians used in everyday life, as well as finds from the slopes of the Acropolis. Next, stroll the Plaka, filled with flower shops, taverns and charming boutiques. Enjoy lunch at leisure. In the evening, explore the Acropolis, one of the greatest icons of the ancient world, followed by dinner.

HOTEL | ATHENS

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 3
OROPOS | HANDS-ON CULINARY EXPERIENCE

Depart for the ancient town of Oropos, where you meet a local family in their home for an exclusive hands-on culinary experience. After lunch, explore the fifth-century ruins of the Amphiareion of Oropos before returning to Athens.

HOTEL | ATHENS

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
DAY 4 - 6
CRETE | MINOAN TREASURES

In the morning, fly to the island of Crete for three days of exploration and discovery. Check in to your seaside accommodations in Agios Nikolaos, a coastal town that blends bustling city life with local art and a leisurely attitude. This afternoon, embark on a private cruise to the island of Spinalonga, a protective outpost for the Cretan mainland built in 1579, where you wander the streets of this former fortress community. The next morning, visit the Palace of Knossos, Crete’s most famous historic attraction, then enjoy lunch at a winery. Afterward, explore the Heraklion Archaeological Museum, known for the best collection of Minoan art in the world. Discover eastern Crete the following day with a visit to the Byzantine church of Panagia Kera, a 13th-century structure with impressive fresco decorations. Explore the village of Kritsa, renowned for its traditional weaving, and visit an organic cosmetics producer and olive oil maker.

HOTEL | NIKOLAOS

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner (Day 4); Breakfast, Lunch (Day 5); Breakfast (Day 6)
DAY 7
SANTORINI | MYTHICAL ATLANTIS

Voyage to Santorini by high-speed catamaran. Travel north to Thera to enjoy lunch. Check in to your hotel, then continue to Akrotiri, a Minoan Bronze Age settlement preserved in volcanic ash from the ancient eruption of the island. The site has been suggested as a possible inspiration for Plato’s story of Atlantis. Explore the beautiful village of Oia and enjoy dinner in a local restaurant.

HOTEL | SANTORINI

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 8
SANTORINI | ISLAND LIVING

Start your day with the Museum of Prehistoric Thera, home to the island’s finest collection of artifacts from the fourth and fifth centuries. Then, embark on an exploration of the life and sites of Santorini before enjoying time at leisure at your resort.

HOTEL | SANTORINI

Meals: Breakfast
DAY 9
ATHENS | BREATHTAKING CITY VIEWS

Fly to Athens and visit the Temple of Poseidon, travelling along the shores of Cape Sounion. Take in the gorgeous vistas over the Aegean Sea as you imagine life for the ancient Greeks who constructed the imposing temple. Travel to your waterfront resort, where you settle in and enjoy some time at leisure. This evening, gather for a special farewell dinner in the hotel’s restaurant overlooking the sea.

HOTEL | ATHENS

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 10
DEPART ATHENS

Transfer to Athens Airport and board your onward flight.

Meals: Breakfast

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from $7,500 per person

Please note that USD per person is double occupancy.Prices are subject to change for a crafted-design trip.

INCLUDED WITH EVERY JOURNEY

  • One-of-a-Kind Itinerary Designed for You
  • Hand-Selected Luxury Accommodations
  • Exclusive Insider-Access Opportunities and Inspiring Sightseeing
  • English-Speaking Guides
  • Airport Meet and Greet with Private Transfers
  • Full Breakfast Daily
  • Entrance Fees and Taxes
  • 24/7 LTA On-Call Support
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