9-Day Greece Itinerary: Athens & Rhodes
📍 Days 1–2: Athens – Arrival & Historical Exploration
Day 1: Arrival in Athens
• ✈️ Arrival at Athens International Airport (Eleftherios Venizelos)
• 🚖 Private transfer to your hotel in central Athens.
• 🏨 Check-in and unwind after your journey.
• 🌆 Evening: Explore Plaka, the city’s oldest and most picturesque district, nestled beneath the Acropolis. Stroll cobbled lanes lined with neoclassical homes, artisan shops, and vine-draped tavernas.
• 🍽️ Dinner at a traditional taverna with live bouzouki music and dishes like moussaka, souvlaki, and tzatziki.
Day 2: Athens’ Ancient Marvels
• 🏛️ Morning: Guided walking tour of the Acropolis, including the Parthenon, the Temple of Athena Nike, and the Erechtheion.
• 🖼️ Visit the Acropolis Museum, a striking modern building housing artifacts from the site.
• 🏺 Afternoon: Explore the Ancient Agora, the heart of Athenian public life, and nearby Monastiraki Square, known for its vibrant flea market and Byzantine churches.
• 🔍 Optional: Delve into deeper antiquity at the National Archaeological Museum, home to one of the world’s most important collections of ancient Greek art.
🏝️ Days 3–7: Rhodes – Island Relaxation & Discovery
Day 3: Travel to Rhodes
• ✈️ Morning flight from Athens to Rhodes (approx. 1 hour).
• 🚐 Transfer to your selected resort, with time to settle in and enjoy the beach or poolside.
• 🌅 Evening at leisure with dinner by the sea or a resort welcome experience. Optional Daily Activities
Day 4: Leisure & Wellness
• 🏖️ Spend a relaxing day by the resort beach or pools.
• 💆 Indulge in a spa treatment, yoga session, or wellness ritual.
• 👨👩👧👦 Family-friendly options: supervised kids’ activities or water sports.
Day 5: Medieval Rhodes Old Town (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
• 🏰 Explore the Palace of the Grand Master, a Gothic masterpiece from the Knights Hospitaller.
• 🛡️ Walk down the Street of the Knights, lined with historical inns representing the various nations of the Order.
• 🛍️ Enjoy artisan shopping and lunch in a traditional taverna within the Old Town’s fortress walls.
Day 6: Day Trip to Lindos
• 🚗 Drive or join an excursion to Lindos, an iconic village with whitewashed houses and maze-like alleys.
• 🏛️ Climb (or ride a donkey) to the Acropolis of Lindos, offering panoramic sea views.
• 🏖️ Afternoon at St. Paul’s Bay or Lindos Beach – ideal for swimming and sunbathing.
Day 7: Choose Your Own Adventure
• 🛥️ Option 1: Boat Tour along the eastern coast, with swimming stops and a barbecue lunch.
• 🐠 Option 2: Snorkeling or diving in the crystal-clear Aegean.
• 🦋 Option 3: Visit the Valley of the Butterflies (seasonal, June to September), a tranquil forested habitat filled with thousands of butterflies.
• 🍷 Option 4: Wine tasting or olive oil tour in the island’s rural interior.
📍 Day 8: Return to Athens & Farewell
• ✈️ Morning or midday flight from Rhodes to Athens.
• 🏨 Check into your Athens hotel for your final night.
• 🌇 Enjoy a sunset drink at a rooftop bar.
• 🍽️ Farewell dinner at a fine-dining rooftop restaurant overlooking the illuminated Parthenon – a perfect end to your Grecian journey.
📍 Day 9: Departure
• 🚖 Transfer to Athens International Airport for your flight home.
• ✈️ Depart with memories of myth, sun, and timeless beauty.
Day 1: Arrival in Athens
• ✈️ Arrival at Athens International Airport (Eleftherios Venizelos)
• 🚖 Private transfer to your hotel in central Athens.
• 🏨 Check-in and unwind after your journey.
• 🌆 Evening: Explore Plaka, the city’s oldest and most picturesque district, nestled beneath the Acropolis. Stroll cobbled lanes lined with neoclassical homes, artisan shops, and vine-draped tavernas.
• 🍽️ Dinner at a traditional taverna with live bouzouki music and dishes like moussaka, souvlaki, and tzatziki.
Day 2: Athens’ Ancient Marvels
• 🏛️ Morning: Guided walking tour of the Acropolis, including the Parthenon, the Temple of Athena Nike, and the Erechtheion.
• 🖼️ Visit the Acropolis Museum, a striking modern building housing artifacts from the site.
• 🏺 Afternoon: Explore the Ancient Agora, the heart of Athenian public life, and nearby Monastiraki Square, known for its vibrant flea market and Byzantine churches.
• 🔍 Optional: Delve into deeper antiquity at the National Archaeological Museum, home to one of the world’s most important collections of ancient Greek art.
🏝️ Days 3–7: Rhodes – Island Relaxation & Discovery
Day 3: Travel to Rhodes
• ✈️ Morning flight from Athens to Rhodes (approx. 1 hour).
• 🚐 Transfer to your selected resort, with time to settle in and enjoy the beach or poolside.
• 🌅 Evening at leisure with dinner by the sea or a resort welcome experience. Optional Daily Activities
Day 4: Leisure & Wellness
• 🏖️ Spend a relaxing day by the resort beach or pools.
• 💆 Indulge in a spa treatment, yoga session, or wellness ritual.
• 👨👩👧👦 Family-friendly options: supervised kids’ activities or water sports.
Day 5: Medieval Rhodes Old Town (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
• 🏰 Explore the Palace of the Grand Master, a Gothic masterpiece from the Knights Hospitaller.
• 🛡️ Walk down the Street of the Knights, lined with historical inns representing the various nations of the Order.
• 🛍️ Enjoy artisan shopping and lunch in a traditional taverna within the Old Town’s fortress walls.
Day 6: Day Trip to Lindos
• 🚗 Drive or join an excursion to Lindos, an iconic village with whitewashed houses and maze-like alleys.
• 🏛️ Climb (or ride a donkey) to the Acropolis of Lindos, offering panoramic sea views.
• 🏖️ Afternoon at St. Paul’s Bay or Lindos Beach – ideal for swimming and sunbathing.
Day 7: Choose Your Own Adventure
• 🛥️ Option 1: Boat Tour along the eastern coast, with swimming stops and a barbecue lunch.
• 🐠 Option 2: Snorkeling or diving in the crystal-clear Aegean.
• 🦋 Option 3: Visit the Valley of the Butterflies (seasonal, June to September), a tranquil forested habitat filled with thousands of butterflies.
• 🍷 Option 4: Wine tasting or olive oil tour in the island’s rural interior.
📍 Day 8: Return to Athens & Farewell
• ✈️ Morning or midday flight from Rhodes to Athens.
• 🏨 Check into your Athens hotel for your final night.
• 🌇 Enjoy a sunset drink at a rooftop bar.
• 🍽️ Farewell dinner at a fine-dining rooftop restaurant overlooking the illuminated Parthenon – a perfect end to your Grecian journey.
📍 Day 9: Departure
• 🚖 Transfer to Athens International Airport for your flight home.
• ✈️ Depart with memories of myth, sun, and timeless beauty.