9 Days Greece Tour – Athens, Nafplio & Santorini
GREECE HOLIDAY – 9 DAYS / 8 NIGHTS
29 November – 7 December 2026 | 2 Adults
Athens Arrival – Nafplio – Mycenae – Epidaurus – Olympia – Santorini – Athens
Dear Traveler
Thank you for considering Greece for your upcoming holiday.
We are pleased to propose a comfortable, privately arranged Greece holiday combining the historical treasures of the Peloponnese, the spectacular scenery of Santorini, and the cultural highlights of Athens.
Your itinerary has been designed around your international flight arrangements, hotel preferences, vegetarian meals, and comfortable sightseeing requirements.
The programme includes 8 nights in Greece, followed by one additional night near Milan Malpensa Airport before your onward departure on 8 December.
Nafplio – 3 nights 29 November – 2 December
Ancient Greek heritage, Mycenae, Epidaurus and Olympia.
Santorini – 3 nights 2–5 December
Fira, Oia, Pyrgos, Akrotiri and traditional villages.
Athens – 2 nights 5–7 December
Acropolis, Acropolis Museum and the historic city centre.
Your day-by-day travel programme
SUN 29 NOV Day 1 – Arrival in Athens / Transfer to Nafplio
Arrival at Athens International Airport at 14:35 on Aegean flight A3 661.
Meet your driver in the arrivals hall and travel directly to Nafplio in a comfortable, air-conditioned private vehicle.
An optional short stop at the Corinth Canal can be arranged, subject to daylight and weather.
Arrival at your hotel, check-in and free evening to relax.
Overnight: Nafplio | Road journey approximately 2–2.5 hours, excluding stops.
MON 30 NOV Day 2 – Mycenae and Epidaurus
Breakfast at your hotel.
Enjoy an organised excursion to two of the Peloponnese’s most important archaeological sites.
Visit ancient Mycenae, including the Lion Gate and the Treasury of Atreus, subject to site accessibility.
Continue to Epidaurus to admire its remarkably preserved ancient theatre.
Your sightseeing will include comfortable breaks and time for photographs.
Return to Nafplio in the afternoon.
Overnight: Nafplio | Approximately 5–6 hours. Small-group service subject to availability; private tour available as an alternative.
TUE 1 DEC Day 3 – Ancient Olympia
After breakfast, depart for a full-day excursion to Ancient Olympia, birthplace of the ancient Olympic Games.
Visit the archaeological site, including the ancient stadium, and explore the Archaeological Museum of Olympia.
Enjoy a lunch break and rest stops during the journey.
Return to Nafplio in the evening.
Overnight: Nafplio | Approximately 9–11 hours including driving. Private vehicle recommended because reliable winter small-group departures from Nafplio may be limited.
WED 2 DEC Day 4 – Nafplio / Athens Airport / Santorini
Breakfast and hotel checkout.
Your private driver will collect you and your luggage for the transfer to Athens Airport.
Proposed domestic flights:
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Sky Express GQ350, 15:40–16:35 (preferred).
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Aegean A3 356, 17:05–18:00 (alternative).
Upon arrival at Santorini Airport, meet your driver for a direct transfer to your hotel in Fira.
Evening at leisure.
Overnight: Santorini, Fira | Flight numbers and times supplied by the traveller, subject to airline confirmation.
THU 3 DEC Day 5 – Santorini Island Highlights
After breakfast, discover Santorini’s famous landscapes and traditional settlements.
Your proposed route includes Fira, Firostefani, Oia, Pyrgos and viewpoints overlooking the island.
Continue towards the volcanic black-sand coastline, weather permitting.
The tour will be organised by vehicle with short, manageable walks and frequent stops.
Overnight: Santorini | Approximately 5–6 hours. English-speaking small-group tour where winter operations and suitable pickup are confirmed.
FRI 4 DEC Day 6 – Akrotiri and Traditional Villages
Breakfast at your hotel.
Visit the remarkable prehistoric settlement of Akrotiri, preserved beneath its protective roof.
Continue to Megalochori and Emporio, discovering Santorini’s architecture, history and local traditions.
The order of visits may be adjusted according to weather and opening hours.
Return to Fira in the afternoon.
Overnight: Santorini | Approximately 4–5 hours. Guided visit and archaeological admission to be quoted separately.
SAT 5 DEC Day 7 – Santorini / Athens
Breakfast and checkout.
Free time at your hotel before your prearranged airport transfer.
Proposed flights:
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Sky Express GQ349, 14:55–15:50 (preferred).
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Aegean A3 367, 15:55–16:30 (alternative).
Upon arrival at Athens Airport, meet your driver for the transfer to your centrally located hotel.
Enjoy a relaxed evening in the historic Plaka district.
Overnight: Athens | Hotel luggage storage and lobby waiting facilities to be requested.
SUN 6 DEC Day 8 – Athens City Tour / Acropolis / Museum
Breakfast at your hotel.
Enjoy a guided visit to the Acropolis and Parthenon, followed by the Acropolis Museum.
The tour will allow time for resting and photographs, with the possibility of shortening the archaeological visit if necessary.
Afternoon free to explore Plaka, Monastiraki and Syntagma Square at your own pace.
Overnight: Athens | Approximately 4–5 hours guided sightseeing. The Acropolis involves unavoidable uphill walking and uneven surfaces.
MON 7 DEC Day 9 – Athens / Milan Malpensa
Breakfast and checkout.
Your luggage can remain in hotel storage until your scheduled private airport pickup.
Transfer to Athens Airport for Aegean flight A3 664, departing at 16:15 and arriving at Milan Malpensa at 17:50.
Overnight at a conveniently located airport hotel near Terminal 1.
Overnight: Malpensa | Airport hotel and shuttle quoted separately.
TUE 8 DEC Day 10 – Departure from Milan
Early breakfast, if available.
Prearranged shuttle to Milan Malpensa Terminal 1, aiming to arrive approximately three hours before the 10:30 Etihad EY082 departure.
End of services.
Proposed hotel accommodation
| Destination | Hotel and room request | Nights |
|---|---|---|
| Nafplio | Liberty of Nafplio – Balcony, town/castle view requested | 3 |
| Nafplio alternative | Grand Sarai Nafplio – Scenic room | — |
| Santorini | Astro Palace Hotel & Suites – Sea-view room requested | 3 |
| Santorini alternative | Theoxenia Caldera Hotel – Caldera-view room | — |
| Athens | Herodion Hotel – Superior Acropolis View requested | 2 |
| Athens alternative | Electra Palace Athens – Acropolis-view room | — |
| Malpensa | Four-star airport hotel with Terminal 1 shuttle | 1 |
All Greek hotels will be requested on a double-occupancy, bed-and-breakfast basis.
Important hotel confirmations: Exact room category and view, lift access to the allocated room, heating, room service, luggage assistance, winter opening, taxes and cancellation conditions must be confirmed before booking. In particular, Santorini’s eastern sea views are different from western caldera views.
Proposed travel route
Sightseeing and transportation arrangements
For the best combination of comfort and value, we recommend private transfers for all journeys involving luggage, with English-speaking shared guided tours wherever suitable winter departures are available.
| Service | Recommended arrangement |
|---|---|
| Athens Airport – Nafplio | Private car, optional Corinth stop |
| Mycenae and Epidaurus | Shared tour if available; otherwise private vehicle and optional guide |
| Ancient Olympia | Private full-day excursion |
| Nafplio – Athens Airport | Private direct transfer |
| Santorini Airport – Fira | Private arrival transfer |
| Santorini island highlights | Small-group tour if winter-confirmed |
| Akrotiri and villages | Small-group or private guided tour |
| Santorini hotel – Airport | Private departure transfer |
| Athens Airport – Hotel | Private arrival transfer |
| Acropolis and Museum | English-speaking guided small-group tour |
| Athens hotel – Airport | Private departure transfer |
All shared excursions remain subject to minimum participation, confirmed pickup points, guide language and winter operation.
Vegetarian meals and personal comfort
We will request vegetarian breakfasts at all hotels and advise local restaurants of your dietary requirements.
Traditional Greek vegetarian choices include gemista, briam, gigantes, fava, spanakopita, horta and seasonal vegetable dishes. Ingredients should be checked to exclude meat, fish, seafood and animal-based stocks.
We also recommend keeping Santorini sightseeing flexible because December can bring strong winds, rain and seasonal business closures.
For archaeological visits, guides should allow regular seated breaks and adapt the pace to your comfort. Entrance tickets and accessibility limitations will be explained in advance.
Itemised quotation – pricing schedule
The following schedule identifies the items requiring individual prices. No hotel rates, domestic flight fares or tour prices have yet been verified, so a reliable grand total cannot be provided at this stage.
| Date | Quotation item | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| 29 Nov–2 Dec | Nafplio hotel, breakfast, view room, taxes | 3 nights / 2 adults |
| 29 Nov | Athens Airport – Nafplio transfer | Private |
| 29 Nov | Optional Corinth Canal stop | Supplement |
| 30 Nov | Mycenae and Epidaurus | Shared/private alternatives |
| 1 Dec | Ancient Olympia | Private; shared if available |
| 2 Dec | Nafplio – Athens Airport transfer | Private |
| 2 Dec | ATH–JTR flight | Two airline alternatives, baggage included |
| 2 Dec | Santorini arrival transfer | Private |
| 2–5 Dec | Santorini hotel, breakfast, view room, taxes | 3 nights / 2 adults |
| 3 Dec | Santorini highlights | Shared/private alternatives |
| 4 Dec | Akrotiri and villages | Shared/private alternatives |
| 5 Dec | Santorini departure transfer | Private |
| 5 Dec | JTR–ATH flight | Two airline alternatives, baggage included |
| 5 Dec | Athens Airport – Hotel | Private |
| 5–7 Dec | Athens hotel, breakfast, Acropolis-view room, taxes | 2 nights / 2 adults |
| 6 Dec | Acropolis and Acropolis Museum | Guided shared/private alternatives |
| 7 Dec | Athens hotel – Airport | Private |
| 7–8 Dec | Malpensa airport hotel | 1 night / 2 adults |
| 7–8 Dec | Malpensa shuttle services | Arrival and departure |
| All dates | Entrance fees and applicable local levies | Separately itemised |
The final commercial quotation should include the total for two adults in euros, any supplements, inclusions and exclusions, payment deadlines, cancellation conditions, baggage allowances, and a clear validity date.
Our recommendations for winter travel
1. Keep the existing itinerary. The proposed three nights in Nafplio, three in Santorini and two in Athens provide a balanced holiday without unnecessary hotel changes.
2. Use a private excursion for Olympia. This is a long day from Nafplio. Private transport offers more flexibility for rest stops and sightseeing.
3. Keep both Santorini flight options open. Choose the most suitable schedule after checking actual fares, checked luggage and transfer timings.
4. Prioritise accessible rooms over hotel category. A hotel with a genuine view, reliable lift access and convenient entrance may offer better value than a more luxurious property requiring difficult stairs.
5. Protect the Malpensa overnight stay. The Athens–Milan flight on 7 December should remain unchanged, and the airport hotel should be booked with a reliable Terminal 1 transfer.
We would be delighted to organise your Greece holiday with carefully selected hotels, comfortable transportation and sightseeing arrangements suited to your interests.
All services are subject to availability and written confirmation. No reservations have been made at this stage.
We look forward to preparing the final quotation and welcoming you to Greece.
Kind regards,
Reservations Team Seretis Travel – Greecetours.com
Travel Services in Greece Since 1989
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