Greece | Summer 2026

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Athens | July 16 - July 19

Arrivals on July 16, 17 and 18; check-out for everyone is Sun, July 19th.

The Apollo Palm Hotel is in the colorful Psyri district very close to all the historical sites. The hotel has a lovely rooftop bar with amazing views of the Acropolis.

Thurs July 16 - recover from travel, explore Psyri

  • 7pm - meet in hotel lobby for a casual dinner nearby

Fri July 17 - tour Athens

  • book a tour or join me in a more casual exploration of Monastiraki, Plaka and the historical sites

  • for those who want to climb up to the Acropolis and Parthenon for a close-up view - the official ticket site is https://tickets.hh.gr/en/venues/acropolis-of-athens-tickets and pre-booking is a must

  • 7pm - meet in hotel lobby for a casual dinner - location TBD

Sat July 18 - bougie shopping, rest, party!

  • after breakfast, we will head to Kolonaki via Ermou Street, stopping at the Attica department store

  • 2pm - late lunch in Kolonaki

  • 7:30pm - meet at the hotel rooftop bar for a group picture before we head out to the Island Club and Restaurant

Sun July 19 - travel to Mykonos

  • check-out and for those interested, at 10:15 we will head to Syntagma Square to see the Changing of the Guard

  • travel options to Mykonos

    • Fly (45mins) via Aegean - flight A3378 departs Athens at 4:20pm

    • Ferry (2-5hrs) multiple options from either Piareus or Rafina ports - book via Ferryhopper or directly at Seajets. Click on the map below for more information about ferries from Athens to Mykonos.

Saturday July 18

  • Make sure you are well rested for Saturday night!

  • 7:30pm Group Picture at the Apollo Palm Hotel rooftop bar

  • We will organize transportation between the hotel and the celebration venue with pick-up at 8pm and a 2am return - Uber is quite accessible in Athens for those who want to stay later…

  • Dinner at Island Club and Restaurant from 9pm to 11pm, with festivities continuing until 2am+

  • Dress to impress!

Mykonos | July 19 - 21+

Hotels in Mykonos:

A few (vetted) sites with travel tips for Mykonos - the first two are practical, the others are lux:

https://santorinidave.com/mykonos

https://www.ricksteves.com/europe/greece/mykonos

https://ninanasre.com/travel/the-ultimate-luxury-guide-to-mykonos-greece/

https://magazine.lecollectionist.com/le-collectionist-guide-to-mykonos

Sun July 19 Evening:

  • Check-in, freshen up, and head to Mykonos town to wander the streets, grab a bite at a local taverna, and prepare yourself for some of the best people-watching ever!

  • 9pm meet-up in the courtyard of the Skandinavian Bar for those who venture out - Mykonos town can be a maze, but ask anyone and they will be able to point you to this legendary institution

Mon July 20:

  • We are looking at Scorpios for the sunset program beginning at 7pm. Scorpios is a secluded, private beach club - there is a fabulous restaurant, boutique, and spa treatments are available.

  • Option A: use the day to explore the island and join us at Scorpios in the early evening

    • Best for those who prefer to stay active, out of the direct sun for multiple hours, or just want more variety ;)

  • Option B: spend the entire day at Scorpios on the beach

    • Best for those who love a very lazy day on the beach (i.e. me!)

Tues July 21:

  • 11am meet-up

  • 12pm - 8:30pm we will be on a private boat excursion around the main island. A late lunch will be served. Drinks will be available. We will end the day as the sun sets!

  • Evening festivities in Little Venice begin at 11pm

Wed July 22:

  • Open - choose your own adventure

Thurs July 23 - Travel to Santorini for those who are continuing on the journey

Santorini!

From Mykonos to Santorini:

  • Ferry is the best option - the 11:30am Seajets Supercat is 2h 10m trip

https://www.greeka.com/cyclades/santorini/travel/mykonos-to-santorini/

https://www.ferryhopper.com/booking/results?itinerary=JMK00,JTR00&dates=20260723

Santorini Recommendations:

  • Book the hotel in Thira (also spelled Fira) - most central and walkable town

  • Spend Thursday around Thira

  • On Friday, walk from Thira to Oia along the edge of the caldera - 6.5miles of amazing scenery going through all the towns along the way, photo ops at every turn. Dinner in Oia at sunset and bus back to Thira for late night drinks.

Hotel Options - all in central Thira with great ratings:

You will need to return to Athens the day before your departure back to your country of origin. Plan to spend a final evening in Athens. It is recommended to be at the airport at least 3 hours before your departure.