Greece: An ultraluxe journey to Athens, Crete and Santorini (9 days)

Your ultraluxe journey through Greece begins in Athens, one of the world's oldest cities. As you exit the plane you will be greeted by VIP assistance and assisted through customs. Later, your personal Blue Parallel host will take you to your vehicle for your private transfer to your hotel in downtown Athens with views of the Acropolis. After you settle in, visit the innovative Acropolis Museum with your expert guide; its glass design is equal in size and shape to the Parthenon and displays the Marble sculptures and findings exactly as they were placed at the Parthenon centuries ago. In the evening, enjoy dinner at one of the best restaurants in town.

The next day, visit the Acropolis of Athens, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the most important ancient site in the Western world. Later, explore the Plaka neighborhood built on top of the residential areas of the ancient town of Athens and finish at the Ancient Agora and Roman Forums, all walking distance from your hotel. Enjoy lunch at a traditional tavern in Psaras before heading back to your hotel, via the National Gardens, to spend some time at leisure. Enjoy the rooftop pool before dinner out on the town.

Private vehicle transfer to the Athens airport in time to catch your commercial flight to Crete. Upon arrival, you will be greeted by your personal host and private transfer to visit the Heraklion Archaeological Museum, one of the most important museums in Europe and home to a magnificent collection of Minoan art and culture. Enjoy a traditional Cretan and Greek lunch at a modern boutique location in Apiri before a privately guided tour of the Palace of Knossos, the largest Bronze Age archaeological site on Crete. Afterwards, take a private transfer to your hotel and settle into the area with dinner at one of your hotel's outstanding restaurants.

The following day, explore the coast of Elounda and the beautiful isle of Spinalonga on a private sailing excursion. Meet an expert guide on Spinalonga for a private walking tour around the National Heritage Monument, stopping at different swimming spots along the way. Continue with your yacht tour, dropping anchor at the white sand beaches of Kolokitha Island where you can enjoy a casual picnic lunch. Afterwards, head back to your hotel for an afternoon of leisure.

After breakfast, take a private transfer with your expert guide to embark on a hiking adventure along ancient Minoan paths, through the village of Mesa Lakonia, the ancient city of Lato, Kritsa Gorge, and village of Kritsa. After lunch, enjoy a demonstration of traditional weaving techniques at a women's cooperative before continuing to Plaka Village where you can explore the quaint shops and cafes. Head back to your hotel for an afternoon of leisure before dinner at one of the most famous restaurants in Elounda.

After breakfast, take a private vehicle transfer to the port for your high-speed ferry to Santorini. Upon arrival on the island, you'll be greeted by your personal hosts and taken by private transfer to Oia where you can explore the shops. You will continue to Roka, a recommended lunch spot away from the main hustle of Oia. In the afternoon you will settle into your accommodation and relax at leisure. Once settled, your host will take you by private transfer to explore the archaeological site of Akrotiri - believed to be the inspiration for Atlantis - with an expert guide. You'll end the day with dinner at a tavern known for its traditional dishes and breathtaking sunset views on the water at Ammoundi port.

The following day, explore Santorini’s caldera on a private sailing excursion. Depart from Vlihada port located in the southern part of the island and sail to the famous red beach for swimming and snorkeling. Continue along the coast stopping at the white beach, Akrotiri lighthouse and Efta Paides church, only reachable by boat. Following lunch on board, disembark and return to your hotel for time at leisure. In the late afternoon, visit the picturesque town of Pyrgos, one of the least tourist spoiled villages on Santorini. Built on a hill offering magnificent views of Santorini in almost all directions, Pygros is a typical example of medieval architecture with narrow, labyrinthine streets, fortified walls and hidden passages. Enjoy cocktails at a classic cocktail bar while listening to classical music before dinner at one of Santorini's best restaurants.

Visit the Volcanic Slope Vineyard, a boutique winery located in a secluded part of the island and the first winery to mature its Assyrtiko Santorini wine in dimension tanks, for a private wine tasting. Enjoy lunch on the black sand beach in Perivolos before visiting the the forgotten village of Emporeio, a hidden treasure and a perfect example of a Greek island village. After your excursion, return to your hotel for an afternoon of leisure before being greeted by your host and a private transfer to Imerovigli where you walk to the trailhead for Skaros Rock. Skaros Rock was once a fortified settlement offering protection from pirates and inhabited by Venetian aristocrats during medieval times. Continue your hike along the cliffs of the caldera, considered one of the most spectacular hikes in Greece for its incredible sights and breathtaking landscapes. Enjoy refreshments and live music along the way, as well as views of the Aegean Sea and Imerovigli, before finishing in Oia.

Flight back to Athens in time to catch your international departure home. Luggage and check-in assistance will be provided