Gems of Greece-2027

DATES: September 11th-Septemer 24th 2027

Leave the US on overnight flight on September 11th. Arrive to Athens Sept 12th-Depart Athens on September 24

Including International and Internal Airfare, Hotels, Tour, Transfers, Meals stated in Itinerary

Double Occupancy: $8699

Single Occupancy: $10,399(very limited)

Including International and Internal Air: ECONOMY: Final Cost will be confirmed from your home base Airport at time of Booking. This is quoted from my home base of Charleston. This includes airport transfer from your home, to and from hotel back to airport (shared), transfer back to your home from your home base airport. THIS IS ONLY IF YOU CHOSE AIRFARE.

UPGRADE TO to Elite airfare for ADDITIONAL COST on top of Economy pricing:

PREMIUM ECONOMY: $1990 BUSINESS CLASS: $4990

If you are looking for a roommate, please let me know and I can help you connect with a fellow traveler

WITHOUT AIR:

$6849(without air) Price per person based on Double Occupancy(2 people per room)

Single Supplement: Additional $1700

***if you don't book air there is an internal flight that needs to be added for $250 to get back to Athens**

***Travel insurance will be quoted at time of booking. Highly encouraged and recommended. ***

To Secure your spot: $798 per person upon reservation.

$698 Deposit to tour operator. Refundable up until January 5th 2027.

$100 Planning Fee to Lucie's Luxury Travel, LLC. This fee is NON-REFUNDABLE. My fees go towards organizing everyone.

FINAL PAYMENT IS DUE BY JUNE 13TH, 2027.

If you need to make monthly payments please let me know.

If you are looking for a roommate please let me know as well.

INCLUDED IN RATE WITHOUT AIRFARE:

Hotels

21 meals-listed in Itinerary 12 Breakfasts, 4 Lunches, 5 Dinners

All Activites listed.

NOT INCLUDED

Any meals not listed in the Itinerary.

Travel Insurance, which is highly recommended

International/Internal airfare for the Rate that doesn't include air

Gratuities

Personal items and souvenirs

Spots are first come first serve. NO HOLDS.

Day 1: Saturday, September 11, 2027 Overnight Flight You’re on

your way to Greece. Anticipation builds for days shaped by sunlit

seas, ancient stories, and the easy rhythm of Mediterranean life,

unfolding from the historic capital to the islands scattered across

the Aegean.

Day 2: Sunday, September 12, 2027 Athens, Greece Arrive in

Athens, Greece’s sun-washed capital and the birthplace of

democracy. As you settle in, the city begins to unfold around you

— café tables buzzing, neighborhood streets alive with daily

rhythms, and the Acropolis rising steadily above it all. As arrival

times will vary, no sightseeing is scheduled for the afternoon.

Early this evening, gather for a briefing that sets the tone for the

journey ahead. Then, gather with your fellow travelers for a

welcome dinner. (D)

Day 3: Monday, September 13, 2027 Athens This morning, take

in Athens on a panoramic tour that weaves together centuries of

history through the city’s most iconic landmarks. Step inside the

Acropolis Museum for a guided visit, where artifacts uncovered

from the sacred hill offer powerful insight into ancient life, all with

views of the Acropolis just beyond the glass. By afternoon, wander

Plaka, the neighborhood tucked beneath the Acropolis, where

inviting cafés and shops line winding streets. Choose a spot for

lunch on your own and linger as the city hums around you. From

3:00 p.m. onward, the rest of the day is yours to explore. (B)

Day 4: Tuesday, September 14, 2027 Athens This morning, get

an up-close look at the Acropolis, where monuments that shaped

Western civilization still stand watch over Athens. Walk alongside

the Parthenon on a guided tour of the archaeological complex,

surrounded by layers of ancient history. Later, experience an

Impact Moment at a community-minded café and workshop

that supports individuals who have overcome homelessness and

rebuilt their lives through meaningful work and creative

expression. After lunch at the café, from 3:00 p.m. onward, the rest

of the day is yours to explore Athens at your own pace. (B, L)

Day 5: Wednesday, September 15, 2027 Athens - Naxos Rise and

shine! It’s an early start today as you climb aboard a ferry, luggage

in hand, en route for Naxos. The Aegean stretches endlessly

around you as islands slip past along the way. Arrive on the largest

of the Cyclades, known for its self-sustaining traditions and fertile

landscapes. Upon arrival, see Naxos’s emblem, the monumental

marble Portara standing watch over the harbor. Enjoy free time

for lunch on your own before settling into your hotel. This evening,

gather for dinner at a nearby restaurant in Chora, Naxos Town. (B,

D)

Day 6: Thursday, September 16, 2027 Naxos - Lesser Cyclades -

Naxos This morning, board a sailboat for a full-day cruise* that

reveals the coastline of Naxos and the neighboring Lesser

Cyclades. Glide along the island’s eastern shore before arriving at

Kato Koufonisi for a swim stop. Savor a Greek barbecue lunch

onboard with local wines and cool off with a swim in the Aegean’s

clear waters. Continue to Ano Koufonisi to wander its beaches and

village paths, then sail toward Rina Cave for a final stop along the

coast. By evening, return to your Naxos hotel to unwind after a

windswept day at sea. (B, L)

Day 7: Friday, September 17, 2027 Naxos Leave the coast behind

today and head into the mountain villages of Naxos. Visit Halki,

the island’s former capital, where stone mansions and quiet lanes

reflect another era. Continue to Apiranthos, a hilltop village where

daily life moves at an unhurried rhythm. After returning to your

hotel for downtime, enjoy a private evening at a third-generation

family-owned distillery, sampling local spirits including Kitron, a

liqueur found only on Naxos, paired with small bites as you learn

about the distillation process. (B)

Day 8: Saturday, September 18, 2027 Naxos - Heraklion, Crete

Enjoy a relaxing morning before leaving Naxos behind. Later this

afternoon, with your suitcase in hand, board the ferry bound for

Heraklion. Once aboard, settle in for the crossing as Crete comes

into view – Greece’s largest island and a world unto itself. This

evening, get your first taste of Cretan cooking with dinner at a

local restaurant. (B, D)

Day 9: Sunday, September 19, 2027 Heraklion Walk through

Lion’s Square this morning, the beating heart of Heraklion, before

heading to Knossos Palace for a guided visit. Among the ruins of

this former Minoan center, legends and daily life intertwine,

including the myth of King Minos and the Minotaur’s labyrinth. As

you travel through the countryside, olive groves stretch across the

landscape, a constant presence since Minoan times. In Archanes,

visit a women’s cooperative café for an exclusive hands-on

cooking class rooted in traditional Cretan dishes, followed by

lunch. The afternoon and evening are at leisure. (B, L)

Day 10: Monday, September 20, 2027 Heraklion - Rethymnon -

Chania Travel west toward Chania today, stopping along the way

in Margarites, a village known for its long pottery tradition. Visit

the only workshop that blends modern methods with wood-fired

techniques and watch a demonstration before browsing

handcrafted pieces. Continue to Rethymnon and enjoy free time

for lunch in its old town. By evening, arrive in Chania and gather

for dinner at a local restaurant. (B, D)

Day 11: Tuesday, September 21, 2027 Chania - Kolymvari -

Vouves - Chania This morning, during a private tour, step into the

heart of Cretan life at a family-run olive mill, where olives are more

than a crop – they are history, identity, and daily sustenance.

Learn how generations have cultivated, harvested, and pressed

olives into oil that anchors Cretan cooking and culture. Taste

several expressions of Crete’s renowned olive oil before sitting

down for a paired lunch prepared with seasonal, locally sourced

ingredients that let the oil take center stage. Continue to Vouves

to see the world’s oldest olive tree, a living monument estimated

to be 2000 to 4000 years old. Back in Chania, the rest of the day is

yours. Follow your curiosity to the old Venetian Harbor, built in the

14th century, or maybe linger over Greek coffee or a local pastry

along its narrow streets. (B, L)

Day 12: Wednesday, September 22, 2027 Chania Today, it’s your

choice! Visit the Archaeological Museum of Chania to explore its

collections on your own -OR- join a guided tour of the

archaeological site of Aptera. The afternoon is yours to enjoy

Chania at your own pace. This evening, tap into the rhythm of

Chania when you attend a traditional Cretan folk dance

performance during dinner with your fellow travelers. To top it all

off, enjoy a lively dance lesson so you can really move to the

Cretan beat. (B, D)

Day 13: Thursday, September 23, 2027 Chania - Athens A short

flight brings you back to Athens this morning. Spend the

afternoon soaking up the city’s energy or fitting in last-minute

shopping. This evening, gather for drinks and light fare as you

toast to the journey, taking in one final view of the Acropolis

glowing against the night sky. (B)

Day 14: Friday, September 24, 2027 Athens - Tour Ends Your

tour of Greece’s gems ends today. (B)