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Venice, Italy
Day 4: Naples to Venice
Morning Train: Depart Naples at 8:00 AM; arrive in Venice by 10:00 AM.
Activities: Visit St. Mark’s Basilica and Rialto Bridge (11:00 AM - 3:00 PM).
Dinner: Enjoy cicchetti and Venetian wine (7:00 PM - 9:00 PM).
Day 5: Venice Exploration
Morning: Take a gondola ride through Venice’s canals (9:00 AM - 11:00 AM).
Lunch: Seafood risotto at a local restaurant (12:00 PM - 1:30 PM).
Afternoon: Explore Murano and Burano islands (2:00 PM - 5:00 PM).
Evening: Farewell dinner in Venice (7:00 PM - 9:00 PM).
Venice (2 Days) – Romantic, seafood-rich, and refined
Day 17
Starter: Polpette
Main Course: Ravioli al Burro e Salvia
Dessert: Panna Cotta
Alcoholic Drink: Negroni
Hot Drink: Cioccolata Calda
Cold Drink: Crodino (non-alcoholic aperitif)
Day 18
Starter: Sambuca-flambéed Scampi (if available – otherwise substitute with seafood antipasti)
Main Course: Arista di Maiale (roast pork loin)
Dessert: Cannoli
Alcoholic Drink: Aperol Spritz (Venetian classic)
Hot Drink: Caffe Latte
Cold Drink: Granita (lemon or coffee)
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Athens, Greece
Day 6: Venice to Athens
Morning Flight: Depart Venice at 8:30 AM, arrive in Athens by 12:00 PM.
Afternoon: Check into your hotel and visit the Acropolis and Parthenon (1:30 PM - 4:30 PM).
Evening: Dinner with Greek music and dance (7:00 PM - 9:30 PM).
Day 7: Athens
Morning: Explore the Ancient Agora and Plaka district (9:00 AM - 12:00 PM).
Lunch: Greek gyros and a cold frappe (12:30 PM - 1:30 PM).
Afternoon: Visit the National Archaeological Museum (2:00 PM - 5:00 PM).
Dinner: Enjoy a rooftop view of the Acropolis (7:00 PM - 9:00 PM).
Athens (2 Days) – Traditional roots with urban flair
Day 1
Starter: Saganaki (pan-fried cheese)
Main: Moussaka (layered eggplant, minced meat, and béchamel)
Dessert: Baklava (layers of phyllo, nuts, and honey syrup)
Alcoholic Drink: Ouzo (anise-flavored aperitif)
Hot Drink: Greek coffee
Cold Drink: Frappe (iced instant coffee, Greek classic)
Day 2
Starter: Tiropitakia (mini cheese pies)
Main: Youvetsi (orzo with beef or lamb in tomato sauce)
Dessert: Portokalopita (orange phyllo cake)
Alcoholic Drink: Retsina (resin-flavored white wine)
Hot Drink: Faskomilo (Greek sage tea)
Cold Drink: Watermelon juice
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Mykonos, Greece
Day 8: Athens to Mykonos
Morning Ferry: Depart Athens at 7:30 AM; arrive in Mykonos by 12:00 PM.
Afternoon: Relax at Paradise Beach (1:00 PM - 4:00 PM).
Evening: Enjoy local Mykonian seafood (7:00 PM - 9:00 PM).
Day 9: Mykonos
Morning: Explore Mykonos town, including the iconic windmills (9:00 AM - 12:00 PM).
Lunch: Try local Greek mezze (12:30 PM - 2:00 PM).
Afternoon: Visit Delos Island (2:30 PM - 6:00 PM).
Dinner: Sunset dining at Little Venice (7:00 PM - 9:30 PM).
Mykonos (2 Days) – Cycladic charm meets culinary delight
Day 7
Starter: Loukaniko (spiced Greek sausage)
Main: Pastitsio (Greek baked pasta with béchamel)
Dessert: Loukoumades (honey-soaked dough balls with cinnamon)
Alcoholic Drink: Metaxa (Greek brandy)
Hot Drink: Cinnamon tea
Cold Drink: Freddo espresso
Day 8
Starter: Keftedakia (mini fried meatballs)
Main: Paidakia (grilled lamb chops)
Dessert: Halva (semolina pudding with raisins and nuts)
Alcoholic Drink: Rakomelo (raki with honey and spices, warm or cold)
Hot Drink: Oregano tea
Cold Drink: Mastiha-flavored water
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Santorini, Greece
Day 10: Mykonos to Santorini
Morning Ferry: Depart Mykonos at 8:00 AM; arrive in Santorini by 12:00 PM.
Afternoon: Explore Oia’s white buildings and watch the sunset (2:00 PM - 6:30 PM).
Dinner: Enjoy Santorini’s volcanic wines with local cuisine (7:00 PM - 9:00 PM).
Day 11: Santorini
Morning: Visit Akrotiri archaeological site (9:00 AM - 12:00 PM).
Lunch: Savor fresh seafood near the caldera (12:30 PM - 2:00 PM).
Afternoon: Relax on Red Beach (2:30 PM - 5:00 PM).
Dinner: Sunset dining overlooking the caldera (6:30 PM - 9:00 PM).
Santorini (2 Days) – Aegean island elegance and volcanic flavors
Day 5
Starter: Spanakopita (spinach and feta in phyllo pastry)
Main: Lamb kleftiko (slow-cooked lamb with herbs, baked in parchment)
Dessert: Revani (semolina cake soaked in lemon syrup)
Alcoholic Drink: Santorini white wine (Assyrtiko variety)
Hot Drink: Dendrolivano (rosemary tea)
Cold Drink: Soumada (sweet almond drink)
Day 6
Starter: Keftedes (herbed meatballs)
Main: Souvlaki (grilled meat skewers with pita)
Dessert: Kataifi (shredded phyllo filled with nuts, soaked in syrup)
Alcoholic Drink: Mastiha liqueur (aromatic spirit from Chios)
Hot Drink: Anise tea
Cold Drink: Portokalada (orange soda)
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Rhodes, Greece
Day 12: Santorini to Rhodes
Morning Flight: Depart Santorini at 9:00 AM; arrive in Rhodes by 11:00 AM.
Afternoon: Explore Rhodes Old Town (1:00 PM - 4:00 PM).
Dinner: Traditional Greek cuisine with local ouzo (7:00 PM - 9:00 PM).
Day 13: Rhodes
Morning: Visit Lindos and its Acropolis (9:00 AM - 12:00 PM).
Lunch: Enjoy a taverna lunch in Lindos (12:30 PM - 2:00 PM).
Afternoon: Relax on Lindos Beach (2:30 PM - 5:00 PM).
Dinner: Farewell Greek dinner in Rhodes town (7:00 PM - 9:00 PM).
Day 14: Return to London
Morning Flight: Depart Rhodes at 8:00 AM; arrive in London by 11:30 AM.
End of Trip.
Rhodes (2 Days) – Dodecanese flavors and rustic charm
Day 3
Starter: Kolokithokeftedes (zucchini fritters with feta)
Main: Stifado (slow-cooked beef stew with onions and cinnamon)
Dessert: Galaktoboureko (semolina custard in phyllo, soaked in syrup)
Alcoholic Drink: Tsipouro
Hot Drink: Tsai tou vounou (mountain tea)
Cold Drink: Lemonada
Day 4
Starter: Stuffed peppers (often with rice and herbs)
Main: Gemista (vegetables stuffed with rice and baked)
Dessert: Melomakarona (honey-dipped walnut cookies)
Alcoholic Drink: Tentura (cinnamon-spiced liqueur)
Hot Drink: Hamomili (chamomile tea)
Cold Drink: Freddo cappuccino