Days 1–2: Athens – Arrival & Historical Exploration
✈️ Arrival at Athens International Airport (Eleftherios Venizelos).
🚖 Private transfer to your hotel.
🏨 Check-in and settle in.
🌆 Evening stroll in Plaka, Athens’ most picturesque and oldest neighborhood, nestled beneath the Acropolis. Cobbled streets, neoclassical buildings, and artisan shops await.
🍽️ Dinner at a traditional taverna, such as “Kuzina” or “Taverna Tou Psirri,” to sample local favorites like moussaka, saganaki, and baklava.
The Glories of Ancient Athens
🏛️ Guided morning tour of the Acropolis, including the Parthenon, Erechtheion, and the Theater of Dionysus. Learn about Athens’ golden age and its mythological roots.
🖼️ Visit the Acropolis Museum, home to exquisite marble sculptures and interactive exhibits.
🏺 Walk through the Ancient Agora, once the heart of Athenian democracy.
🛍️ Explore Monastiraki Square, known for its flea markets, rooftop bars, and street food.
🖼️ Optional: Visit the National Archaeological Museum, housing Greece’s greatest collection of classical antiquities.
Day 3
From Capital to Island
Days 3–7: Corfu – Ionian Island Escape
✈️ Short domestic flight to Corfu (approx. 1 hr).
🚐 Private transfer to your hotel or resort.
🏨 Check-in and unwind.
🌅 Evening leisure: Enjoy your resort’s facilities, or take a sunset walk on the beach.
Days 4–7: Island Discovery & Relaxation
🏖️ Spend the day unwinding by the beach or pool.
💆 Optional spa treatment at your resort’s wellness center.
🌅 Take a sunset walk on the sand or enjoy cocktails at a seaside bar.
Corfu Old Town & Empress Sisi’s Retreat
🏰 Explore Corfu Old Town (UNESCO World Heritage Site) – stroll through narrow Venetian alleyways, pastel buildings, and lively squares.
🏛️ Visit the Achilleion Palace, a neoclassical marvel built by Empress Elisabeth of Austria. Admire the panoramic views and mythological statues.
📸 Walk along the Liston Promenade, inspired by Rue de Rivoli in Paris.
🍷 Enjoy a Corfiot dinner in the heart of town – try sofrito or pastitsada paired with local wine.
Paleokastritsa & the Ionian Coast
🐠 Swim in the turquoise waters of Paleokastritsa Beach.
🚤 Boat trip to sea caves, hidden beaches, and rock formations.
🏞️ Visit the Paleokastritsa Monastery, perched on a cliff with serene views of the Ionian Sea.
Inland Adventure or Coastal Escape Choose your pace
🚴 Go on a guided biking or hiking tour through traditional villages, olive groves, and rolling hills.
🍇 Visit Corfiot countryside estates for olive oil and wine tastings.
🛥️ Take an optional boat cruise, with stops at secluded beaches and coves, ideal for snorkeling and relaxation.
Day 8
Return to the Capital
Return to Athens – City Farewell
✈️ Morning flight back to Athens.
🏨 Check in to your hotel and enjoy final views of the Acropolis.
🍽️ Farewell dinner at a rooftop restaurant, such as Dionysos Zonar’s or GB Roof Garden – perfect for reminiscing under the stars.
Days 8–9: Farewell in Athens
🚖 Private transfer to Athens Airport.
✈️ Depart with a heart full of memories and a camera full of sunsets.
