Yamas to Greece!

Yamas to Friday, everyone! (Yamas is a very abbreviated way of saying “cheers!” in Greek). Last week, my family and I took a 9 day tour of Santorini, Mykonos, and Athens, Greece. It was the trip of a lifetime, and I am already dreaming of going back. In this post, I’ll be taking you through the overall itinerary, my wardrobe recommendations including my fave SGP jewelry pieces, must-have beauty products, and fave restaurants.

ITINERARY

Friday, May 31 - Depart US 6PM

Saturday, June 1 - Santorini

Arrive Imerovigli in Santorini 6PM (Santorini time)
Dinner at Heliotopos Hotel 8PM (this is also where we stayed and LOVED it)

Sunday, June 2 - Santorini

Hike to Skaros Rock, Fira, quick lunch in Fira at restaurant with view, hike back to Imerovigli
Tour of Santorini by luxury bus with local tour guide, Spiros. This was WONDERFUL. Highly recommend. Booked through Heliotopos Hotel.
Late dinner at Avocado, Imerovigli, Santorini.

Monday, June 3 - Santorini

Breakfast at hotel - 9am
Hike down mountain to Vassaltis Winery for Food & Wine Tasting - 10 -2pm
Dessert at Confetti Dessert Boutique - We went back here several times. The desserts taste as good as they look. Food = art.
Sunset Sailing Catamaran tour of Santorini ending in Oia, includes snorkeling, swimming in hot springs, and dinner. 4Pm - 9PM

Tuesday, June 4 - Santorini - Mykonos

Breakfast at hotel, then taxi to Oia. Explore & Shop in Oia.
2PM Late Lunch at Metaxi Mas. One of the BEST restaurants in Santorini.
6PM Depart Santorini via plane
8PM Arrive Mykonos, Leto Hotel. This was the absolute best location. Gorgeous pool. Nice rooms. Poolside restaurant is overpriced.
Late Dinner at waterfront restaurant, explore streets of Mykonos, discover KATRIN restaurant

Wednesday, June 5 - Mykonos

Breakfast at hotel, Explore streets of Mykonos. So many beautiful cobblestone alleys with white walls dripping with flowers, vines, and cactus. We were happily lost for hours exploring all of the beautiful little shops.
Dinner at D’Angelos 7PM
Night Cap - Leto Hotel Poolside Bar

Thursday, June 6 - Mykonos - Delos & Rhenia

Yacht Sailing Tour to Delos & Rhenia - this was SO fun. Highly recommend. Lunch and drinks included. 8AM - 3PM
Dinner at Vegera 7PM
Night Cap - Leto Hotel Poolside Bar

Friday, June 7 - Mykonos - Athens

10AM Breakfast at Hotel
11AM Explore Mykonos, discover RARITY Gallery - this was SUCH a treat. Ask for Vassilis, he is the owner and curator. He is so kind and knowledgeable. Beautiful and rare art, for sure.
3PM Depart Mykonos via plane
8PM Arrive Athens Hotel - Herodian in Historic Athens. Many locals would tell you this is one of the best located hotels. It’s right by the Acropolis, great restaurants, walking distance to The Plaka, the Agora ruins, and Monastiraki square (for junk lovers).

Saturday, June 8 - Athens

All day guided tour of Athens 8AM - 3PM
Late Lunch at The Balcony (Recommended by our tour guide) 3PM - Delish & reasonable $
Dinner at Point A (Top of Herodian Hotel)

Sunday, June 9 - Athens