Day 1 | Welcome to athens

After deplaning your Meet and Greet assistant will join you at your aircraft or before the passport control. They will provide a priority escort through passport control, and assistance at baggage claim before meeting your transfer driver.

After exiting the baggage claim area, meet your driver who will be holding a sign with your name for a private transfer to take you from Athens Airport to your beautiful hotel, the Four Seasons Astir Palace Hotel  (about a 30 minute drive). 

Day 2 | family day at leisure

In the morning after breakfast meet your guide for a lovely walking tour of the city. In the afternoon, you have the option to then to explore some of the beautiful city of Athens on your own or just relax poolside.

Enjoy dinner at Beefbar restaurant at 7pm. 

Day 3 | Athens to Crete

Meet your driver after breakfast at the hotel’s guest loading area for a private transfer to take you from Four Seasons Athens to Athens Airport. 

You will be taking a 50-minute flight from Athens to Heraklion and will meet your driver in the Heraklion airport. The driver will be waiting for you outside of customs with a sign that has your name on it. Take the private transfer from the airport  to your beautiful hotel, Elounda Gulf Villas, at 10:50am. 

Enjoy dinner at your hotel at Argo restaurant at 6:30pm.

Day 4 | Private caique & snorkeling

Enjoy breakfast in the morning at your own leisure at the hotel.

Meet your driver in the hotel lobby at 9am.

Starting from the traditional village of Plaka, you are taking a small traditional boat and enjoy a short boat trip to the beautiful island of Spinalonga, one of the most important historic sites of Crete. 

On the island, you will enjoy an hour and a half guided tour exploring its gems. After your guided tour on Spinalonga, you will reach by boat, a beautiful, quiet bay where you can have a swimming break and an opportunity to snorkel.

Day 5 - 6 | leisure time in crete

Enjoy your fabulous accommodations in Crete and take the time to enjoy the pool, the resort amenities, slow meals and family time.

Day 7 | ferry to santorini

Your driver will meet you in the hotel’s guest loading area at 6:30am. Take a private transfer from Elounda Gulf Villas to Heraklion Port, which will take around an hour. 

From Heraklion Port, you will take a 1 hour 55 minute ferry to Santorini, leaving at 8am. Your ticket class for this ferry is Platinum. Once you arrive at Santorini port, you will meet a driver and a private porter assistant in the arrival area and they will take you to your hotel, Andonis Arcadia. 

After settling in, enjoy a family dinner at Cacio e Pepe at 7pm. 

Day 7 | afternoon & sunset by catamaran

Enjoy the morning at your own leisure at the hotel or exploring at your own pace. Meet your driver in the hotel lobby at 12:50pm for your transfer to a sunset catamaran.

There’s no better way to explore the crystal blue seas and islands around Santorini than a Semi-Private Day Cruise. In the warm sunshine, you will sail past some of the best-known Santorini landmarks and beaches as well as experiencing the unique opportunity of sailing into the spectacular caldera.

This luxury cruise includes an unforgettable barbeque paired with Santorini's finest wine and beverages and the chance to see the beautiful stunning sunset from below Oia village.

Day 8 | Leisure day

Enjoy a family day at your own leisure. Spend some time relaxing by the pool or go out and explore at your own pace.

Day 9 | Santorini to zakynthos

Today you will be traveling from Santorini to Zakynthos Island where you will stay at the wonderful Porto Zante hotel. Begin the day with a private transfer from your hotel to the Santorini airport (30 min drive), the driver will meet you in the hotel’s guest loading area.

Then you will fly from Thira to Athens at 6:05am (45 minute flight). You will have a VIP Meet & Greet at Athens Airport and they will take you to meet your driver in the arrivals area, the driver will be holding a sign with your name on. 

Your transfer will take you from Athens Airport to Kyllini Port. You will continue with a 1 hour ferry from Kyllini to Zakynthos where you will then transfer to Porto Zante Hotel. Ferry tickets will be provided by your driver, who will also help you with luggage.

Day 10-11 | Leisure in zakynthos

Spend these days relaxing around the hotel or exploring more of Zakynthos. Hang by your private plunge pool, down by the lovely private beach, take the sea kayaks out or charter the resort boat to take you exploring.  

At 3pm on the day of your arrival, head to a lovely 1.5-hour couples massage at Porto Zante Spa.

Day 12 | Zante to athens

Today you will be leaving Zakynthos and traveling to the beautiful city of Athens. Meet your driver in the hotel guest loading area after breakfast for your transfer to Zante airport. You will take a flight from Zakynthos to Athens with a VIP Meet & Greet booked at Athens Airport. Your driver will be meet you outside of customs with a sign. Take a private transfer from Athens Airport to New Athens Hotel.

Day 12 | private car tour of the coast

Meet your driver in your hotel lobby at 9am and enjoy a scenic drive to the southern point of Attica and along the entire coastline of Athens. On this private tour you’ll ride by lovely suburbs including Glyfada, Voula, and Varkiza, and visit the Temple of Poseidon, dating from the 5th century. As it is a private driving tour, you will have the option to stop and explore if you wish.

Day 12 | historical tour of athens

Enjoy the morning at your leisure. And in the afternoon, meet your private guide for an amazing historical tour of Athens including the iconic Acropolis.

Day 13 | departure

Meet your driver in the hotel’s guest loading area and take a private transfer from New Athens Hotel to Athens Airport. There will  be a VIP Meet & Greet at the airport. Take a flight from Athens to the US.

Accommodations

Four Seasons Astir Palace Hotel | Athens

Set in the Athenian Riviera, the 5-star Four Seasons Astir Palace boasts 8 restaurants and bars, a spa centre with 10 treatment rooms, a fitness centre and a private beach area. Surrounded by pine trees, the hotel consists of 2 different buildings and also includes 5 tennis courts in its premises. Elegantly decorated in soft tones, the air-conditioned rooms and suites at Four Seasons Astir Palace Hotel Athens are fitted with modern furnishings and floor-to-ceiling windows. They all offer views over the pine trees or the sea, while some come with private pool.

Guests can start their day with an American buffet breakfast served in the dining area. For lunch or dinner, guests can choose among Greek seafood, Italian cuisine or Latin American grill accompanied by fine wine and served at the on-site restaurants. 

Elounda Gulf Villas Hotel | Crete

This spacious deluxe 4 master bedroom Villa boats a stunning location, giving total privacy with beautiful panoramic views of the coastline and sea. It has its own private access with a car parking area and it is entered on the top floor with the four bedrooms and four bathrooms located on the lower level. The grounds and large terrace with BBQ area are beautifully appointed and overlook the unusual seawater outdoor heated crescent-shaped infinity pool with its two inbuilt Jacuzzi tubs.

The spacious open-plan lounge with a working fireplace and the dining area offers comfort, style, and elegance, which are prevailed throughout the Villa. Downstairs are the 4 individually furnished master bedrooms, 2 of which offer king-size double beds while the other 2 offer two twins. Each bedroom however has its own whirlpool and steam bath. The Royal Spa Villa has also its own private gymnasium, sauna, and steam bath where guests can relax after a hard workout.

Exclusive Amenities:

• Bottle of Champagne & Fruits upon arrival

• Complimentary Continental Breakfast served in the privacy of the villas or at the Clubhouse Restaurant daily for duration of the stay

• A complimentary 50-minute massage for up to two people, per room, once during stay

• A complimentary lunch or dinner for up to two people per room, excluding alcohol, taxes and gratuities once during stay

Andronis Arcadia Hotel

After breakfast you will depart the hotel and take a private transfer to the airport and fly back to the US.

Option to include a 3-day London add on.

Porto zante hotel | zakynthos

The beautiful 1-Bedroom Deluxe Spa Villa, located on the beachfront, enjoys a private heated swimming pool and boasts exceptional views of the endless crystal blue Ionian Sea.This luxury villa in Greece with private pool comprises a large master bedroom with a king size bed and a beautifully decorated open plan living area with a Kitchenette, a separate additional living room with a Gervasoni sofa bed, and a personal working desk with an iMac Desktop. The large en-suite bathroom is lined with Dionysian antique marble and features a Whirlpool bathtub and separate shower cabin with rain shower and hydro-jet devices.

Exclusive Amenities

• Bottle of Champagne & Fruits upon arrival

• Complimentary Continental Breakfast served in the privacy of the villas or at the Clubhouse Restaurant daily for duration of the stay

• A complimentary lunch or dinner for up to two people per room, excluding alcohol, taxes and gratuities once during stay

New athens hotel | athens

This brand new design hotel stands in a prominent central city location, 200 metres from Syntagma Square. With free Wi-Fi throughout the property, New Hotel houses a Mediterranean restaurant and a fitness area.

Designed by award-winning Brazilian designers the Campana Brothers, 79-room and non-smoking New Hotel is a member of Design Hotels of the world. The New Hotel was formerly the Olympic Palace Hotel and while strikingly modern in design today, original features have been retained, including the 1940s black marble staircase.

Client spotlight

Deb & Jack + family | 2023