Greece · Haritou Travel Group
9-Day Greece Itinerary: Athens & Rhodes
9 days · 8 nights
- Athens
- Rhodes
- Athens
Photo: Mike Kw · Pexels
Day by day
The plan, as the partner wrote it.
- Day 01
Arrival in Athens
- Arrival at Athens International Airport (Eleftherios Venizelos)
- Private transfer to your hotel in central Athens.
- Check-in and unwind after your journey.
- Evening: Explore Plaka, the city’s oldest and most picturesque district, nestled beneath the Acropolis. Stroll cobbled lanes lined with neoclassical homes, artisan shops, and vine-draped tavernas.
- Dinner at a traditional taverna with live bouzouki music and dishes like moussaka, souvlaki, and tzatziki.
- Day 02
Athens’ Ancient Marvels
- Morning: Guided walking tour of the Acropolis, including the Parthenon, the Temple of Athena Nike, and the Erechtheion.
- Visit the Acropolis Museum, a striking modern building housing artifacts from the site.
- Afternoon: Explore the Ancient Agora, the heart of Athenian public life, and nearby Monastiraki Square, known for its vibrant flea market and Byzantine churches.
- Optional: Delve into deeper antiquity at the National Archaeological Museum, home to one of the world’s most important collections of ancient Greek art.
- Day 03
Travel to Rhodes
- Morning flight from Athens to Rhodes (approx. 1 hour).
- Transfer to your selected resort, with time to settle in and enjoy the beach or poolside.
- Evening at leisure with dinner by the sea or a resort welcome experience.
- Day 04
Leisure & Wellness
- Spend a relaxing day by the resort beach or pools.
- Indulge in a spa treatment, yoga session, or wellness ritual.
- Family-friendly options: supervised kids’ activities or water sports.
- Day 05
Medieval Rhodes Old Town (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
- Explore the Palace of the Grand Master, a Gothic masterpiece from the Knights Hospitaller.
- Walk down the Street of the Knights, lined with historical inns representing the various nations of the Order.
- Enjoy artisan shopping and lunch in a traditional taverna within the Old Town’s fortress walls.
- Day 06
Day Trip to Lindos
- Drive or join an excursion to Lindos, an iconic village with whitewashed houses and maze-like alleys.
- Climb (or ride a donkey) to the Acropolis of Lindos, offering panoramic sea views.
- Afternoon at St. Paul’s Bay or Lindos Beach – ideal for swimming and sunbathing.
- Day 07
Choose Your Own Adventure
- Option 1: Boat Tour along the eastern coast, with swimming stops and a barbecue lunch.
- Option 2: Snorkeling or diving in the crystal-clear Aegean.
- Option 3: Visit the Valley of the Butterflies (seasonal, June to September), a tranquil forested habitat filled with thousands of butterflies.
- Option 4: Wine tasting or olive oil tour in the island’s rural interior.
- Day 08
Return to Athens & Farewell
- Morning or midday flight from Rhodes to Athens.
- Check into your Athens hotel for your final night.
- Enjoy a sunset drink at a rooftop bar.
- Farewell dinner at a fine-dining rooftop restaurant overlooking the illuminated Parthenon – a perfect end to your Grecian journey.
- Day 09
Departure
- Transfer to Athens International Airport for your flight home.
- Depart with memories of myth, sun, and timeless beauty.
Rates on request
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Source: the sample itinerary on the company’s Greece page.