Visit the Acropolis, Parthenon, and Acropolis Museum, explore Plaka and Monastiraki, and enjoy rooftop dining with views of the Acropolis.
Upon arrival in Athens, check in to your hotel and freshen up. Begin your exploration with the Acropolis and Parthenon, then visit the Acropolis Museum to dive into Greek history. Wander the charming streets of Plaka and Monastiraki, discovering local shops and cafés. Conclude the day with rooftop dining overlooking the illuminated Acropolis. Optional: Take a half-day trip to Cape Sounion and the Temple of Poseidon. Overnight stay in Athens.

Ferry to Mykonos, wander Mykonos Town (Chora), relax on beaches like Psarou, Paradise, or Elia, and enjoy beach clubs or sunset dinner in Little Venice.
Take a morning ferry from Athens to Mykonos (approx. 2.5–4 hours) and check in to your hotel. Explore the picturesque alleys of Mykonos Town (Chora) with its iconic windmills and whitewashed buildings. Spend the afternoon relaxing on popular beaches such as Psarou, Paradise, or Elia. In the evening, enjoy the vibrant beach club scene or a romantic dinner in Little Venice. Overnight stay in Mykonos.

Ferry to Santorini, explore Fira, Oia, and Imerovigli, visit Red Beach or take a caldera cruise, watch sunset from Oia Castle, and taste local wine at a cliffside winery.
Board a morning ferry to Santorini (~2 hours) and check in to your hotel. Wander the iconic towns of Fira, Oia, and Imerovigli, enjoying the famous white-washed buildings and caldera views. Visit Red Beach or take an optional caldera cruise for a unique perspective of the island. Experience the world-famous sunset from Oia Castle and end the day sampling wine at a cliffside winery. Overnight stay in Santorini.

Travel to Crete by ferry or flight, visit the Palace of Knossos and Heraklion Archaeological Museum, explore Chania’s Venetian harbor and old town, and optionally hike Samaria Gorge or relax on Elafonissi Beach.
Take a morning ferry (~2 hours) or short flight (~45 minutes) to Crete and check in to your hotel. Begin with a visit to the Palace of Knossos and Heraklion Archaeological Museum to explore Minoan history. Head to Chania to wander the Venetian harbor and old town streets. Optional activities include hiking the scenic Samaria Gorge or unwinding on the pink sands of Elafonissi Beach. Overnight stay in Crete.

Fly out from Heraklion or Chania, or return to Athens depending on your flight schedule.
Spend the morning at leisure, enjoying a last walk along the harbor or local shopping. Check out from your hotel and transfer to Heraklion or Chania Airport for departure, or take a flight/ferry back to Athens for your connecting international flight.