Alternative Greece
From 800€
Discover unforgettable journeys and immersive experiences tailored for you.
Return to Greek Mainland
Day 1: Arrival in Athens
Arrival at Athens airport, welcome and transfer by private taxi to the hotel. Enjoy the center of Athens, taking time to walk her precious neighbourhoods like Plaka, Monasteraki o Psiri. Transfer: 40 min (34 km)
Day 2: Discover Athens
In the morning, visit the city's emblematic monuments in a group. From the unmissable Acropolis of Athens and its world-famous Parthenon, to the majestic Temple of Zeus, passing through the ancient agora, you will discover with your expert guide, the fascinating stories of mythology that have contributed to making Athens one of the most extraordinary cities. of the world. Night in Athens
Day 3: From Athens to Icaria
From Athens to Icaria you can go by ferry or plane. Plane is faster but less sustainable. The strangest and most endearing of the Greek islands would be mystical Ikaria. Its bizarre topography, which is primarily uncultivated, has spectacular forested canyons, rocky moonscapes, and undiscovered beaches with clear waters. Years of living in isolation under the continual threat of pirates and foreign invaders gave rise to Ikaria's independent attitude, distinctive culture, nocturnal lifestyle, and rave-like panigyria village celebrations.
Day 4 & 5: Explore Icaria
This rocky island in the North Aegean was appropriately given his name by Icarus, the impulsive son of Daedalus who disobeyed his father and soared dangerously near to the sun. Here, things are handled differently. Long life spans may be explained by the fact that no one is ever rushed, and in some locations, the typical day/night cycle is totally reversed. The island itself is a study in surprising contrasts. You must: - Visit the villages - Nas, Artemis’ beach - The beaches of Mesahti and Seychelles - Health spas
Day 6: From Icaria to Patmos
Transfer to the port and ferry to Patmos. Surrender to the mystique and tranquillity of Apocalypse Island. Serenity and grandeur. That is how you feel when you enter the streets of Hora and the Patmos monastery. For many years, philosophers, artists, nobility, and discriminating people from all over the world have visited Patmos around Orthodox Easter and throughout the summer. It is the island of the Apocalypse, "The Jerusalem of the Aegean," and has a strong association with religion. It is small and remote, but stunning all the same. Mystical encounters await you in the Dodecanese, including the gloomy cave where St John the Divine composed the book of Revelation, the Monastery of St John the Theologian, and the labyrinthine alleyways of Hora with its aristocratic residences. Discover an island-monument designated by Unesco as a World Heritage Site.
Day 7 & 8: Discover Patmos
Discover Patmos Patmos Island is famous for its theological history since it is where John the Evangelist (also known as John the Theologian) authored the Book of Revelation. It has also become a popular destination for nature lovers and other vacationers seeking to experience the spiritual ambiance of this region in a backdrop of gorgeous land and seascapes in recent years. What to do: - The Cave of the Apocalypse - Monastery of St John the Theologian - Explore Hora - Kalikatsou - Kathismata - Prophiti Elias - A walk on Aporthiano road is worth your while. This old trail unites Hora with the port, Skala.
Day 9: From Patmos to Kos
Transfer to the port and ferry to Kos, the healing beauty of Hippocrates’ island. Kos is an emotional rollercoaster. It is unlike any other Aegean island, with boundless beaches, wonderful restaurants, bicycle paths, and an old healing institution. To paraphrase the famed American motivators Canfield and Hansen, Kos is "chicken soup for the soul, body, and eye." Kos is more than just a lovely face in the Dodecanese island chain, with its tall palm trees, infinite sandy beaches, varying landscapes, and countless archaeological monuments and attractions left by ancient Greeks, Romans, mediaeval knights, Venetians, and Ottomans. It's no coincidence that Hippocrates, antiquity's most famous physician (he of the oath), was born on the Greek island of Kos.
Day 10 & 11: Enjoying Kos
What to do: - Visit Hippocrates’ Asclepeion, the first healing centre - Explore the city - Enjoy a bespoke bicycle tour of town - Beach-hopping: Kardamena beach, with its glorious scenery and deep blue water, but don’t miss Agios Stefanos beach, Mastihari, Tigkaki, Marmari, Chrysi Akti, Kefalos and Paradise. - Antimacheia Castle - Watch the peacocks: The woodlands of Plaka, near Antimacheia, were planted by Italians in the 1940s and have become a haven for peacocks and other species. - Thermal springs: You’ll find them at Agios Fokas, Piso Thermes, Kokkinonero and Volkanous. - The Archaeological Museum of Kos
Day 12: Goodbye Greece
Free time until transfer time to the airport.