This is the exact 9-day itinerary I followed using points and credits. It includes real activities, recommended meals, transport logistics, and bookable experiences for each day.
May 18 – Arrival in Athens
- 1:20 PM – Land at Athens International Airport (Delta)
- Taxi to Moxy Athens City (~€40 flat rate or use Beat app)
- 4:30 PM – Visit Acropolis Museum — Book skip-the-line ticket
- 6:30 PM – Stroll through Plaka and Anafiotika
- 8:00 PM – Dinner with view at 360 Rooftop Bar or Strofi
May 19 – Athens → Mykonos
- 1:30 PM – Flight to Mykonos (Aegean Airlines)
- 2:10 PM – Land and pick up rental car at JMK Airport
- 3:00 PM – Check in at Ibiscus Boutique Hotel
- 5:00 PM – Explore Mykonos Town (Windmills, Little Venice)
- 6:30 PM – Sunset drinks at 180 Sunset Bar
- 8:00 PM – Dinner at M-eating
May 20 – Mykonos Beaches + Village
- 9:00 AM – Drive to beaches: Psarou → Paraga → Agios Ioannis
- 1:00 PM – Lunch at Nikolas Taverna
- 3:00 PM – Explore Ano Mera village, visit bakery
- Optional: Drive to Armenistis Lighthouse
- 7:30 PM – Dinner at Kiki’s Tavern (arrive early) or Avra
May 21 – Ferry to Santorini + Fira
- 12:30 PM – Ferry to Santorini (Blue Star Ferries – book in advance)
- 3:00 PM – Arrive at Athinios Port, pick up rental car
- 4:30 PM – Check in at Elea Resort (Oia)
- 5:30 PM – Drive to Fira for shopping and walkable views
- 7:00 PM – Dinner at Argo Restaurant (caldera view)
May 22 – Villages & Beach Day
- 9:00 AM – Walk Pyrgos village (quiet + panoramic)
- Optional: Red Beach or Kamari for a swim
- 1:00 PM – Lunch at Alisachni Café in Megalochori
- 4:00 PM – Return to Oia for shopping + sunset photo ops
- 7:30 PM – Dinner at Petra or Sunset Ammoudi
May 23 – Full Oia Day
- 9:00 AM – Walk to Oia Blue Dome Viewpoint (go early)
- 11:00 AM – Brunch at local café
- 1:00 PM – Explore shops, bookstores, cliff cafés
- 4:00 PM – Rest + coffee with caldera views
- 7:00 PM – Final dinner in Oia at The Athenian House or Anogi
May 24 – Santorini → Athens
- 10:00 AM – Return rental car at JTR Airport
- 1:30 PM – Flight to Athens (Aegean Airlines)
- 3:00 PM – Arrive + check in to Moxy Athens City
- 5:00 PM – Optional: Tram to Glyfada or visit Vouliagmeni Lake
- 6:30 PM – Sunset at Lycabettus Hill (take funicular)
- 8:00 PM – Dinner at Orizontes or Electra Roof Garden
May 25 – Acropolis Finale + Farewell
- 8:00 AM – Visit Acropolis with skip-the-line combo ticket (€30)
- 10:30 AM – Wander Monastiraki Market + Psiri for souvenirs
- 12:30 PM – Lunch at Tzitzikas & Mermigas or O Thanasis
- 3:00 PM – Optional: Hop-On Hop-Off City Tour loop to revisit sites
- 7:00 PM – Final dinner at Dionysos Zonar’s or Kuzina
May 26 – Departure
- 12:00 PM – Taxi to Athens Airport
- Flight: Delta DL213 (ATH → JFK)
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