UK and Greece Itinerary: 11 Days of History & Islands

The H10 London Waterloo is a newly built hotel in an unbeatable location with unique asymmetrical architecture and elegant interior design. It offers bright, comfortable rooms, exquisite cuisine in the Three O Two Restaurant, the cosmopolitan Circus Lounge, a Despacio Beauty Center and 2 fully equipped meeting rooms. Thanks to its excellent facilities and original architecture, the hotel has received numerous national and international awards.

Experience a ride on the tallest observation wheel in Europe and take in breathtaking 360-degree views of London. From the top, admire iconic landmarks such as Big Ben, St. Paul's Cathedral, Tower Bridge, and the Houses of Parliament, along with a patchwork panorama of London that can stretch up to 40 kilometers, reaching as far as Windsor Castle on clear days.

The 32 capsules, each representing one of the 32 London boroughs, can accommodate a total of 800 people and move at a leisurely pace of 26 centimeters per second. Initially constructed as a temporary attraction for the millennium, the London Eye has become a permanent fixture, attracting more visitors than world-famous sites like the Taj Mahal and the Pyramids of Giza.

Virgin Hotel Edinburgh is located in the historic India Buildings in the heart of Edinburgh's Old Town, close to Arthurs Seat, Edinburgh Castle and the Royal Mile. The guest rooms and suites are bright, modern and elegantly furnished and feature Wi-Fi, TVs, SMEG mini fridges and dressing rooms. You can enjoy delicious Scottish seasonal cuisine and international dishes in the in-house restaurants or relax with a refreshing cocktail at the bar. Other amenities and services include a gym, meeting rooms, conference facilities and event hosting.

Discover Edinburgh Castle Rock, a fortress for over 3,000 years. With its commanding position over the capital, Edinburgh Castle has become a globally recognized icon of Scotland for its size and historical significance and is part of the Old and New Towns of Edinburgh World Heritage Site. Situated on an extinct volcano with breathtaking views over the city of Edinburgh, the castle has witnessed many pivotal events in Scottish history and has majestically dominated its surroundings for centuries. It captivates visitors with its old buildings and wonderful views and continues to fascinate with its wonderful history.

The Athenian Callirhoe Exclusive Hotel is perfectly situated in the heart of Athens City, Greece, near the Kallimarmaro Stadium, the Acropolis, the Brand New Acropolis Museum, and Plaka. The hotel’s cosy and elegantly decorated rooms and suites feature tea/coffee-making facilities, central heating/cooling, workspaces, private bathrooms, minibars, hairdryers, flat-screen TVs, and laptop-sized safes. Accommodations with balconies are available. Facilities and services include restaurants, a bar, daily housekeeping, a sauna, a gym, and Wi-Fi.

Short on time but want to see everything that Athens has to offer? We know how to get you around all the ‘must see’ sites and sights. Our Athens city tour takes you to the most important sites of the historic capital. The Panathenaic Stadium was the site of the first Olympic Games of modern times in 1896. The Prime Minister's residence (ex. Royal Palace) is guarded by the Evzones in their colorful uniform. The Temple of Olympian Zeus,Hadrian's Arch, Parliament, and the memorial to the Unknown Soldier, the Academy, the University, the National Library, and Omonia Square. We make a short stop at each place. Of course, we can’t leave out the Acropolis, home to the Architectural Masterpieces of the Golden Age of Athens: The Propylaea, the Temple of Athena Nike, the Erechtheion and ‘the harmony between material and spirit’, the monument that ‘puts the order in the mind’, the Parthenon and the Theatre of Dionysus'. Concluding the tour, we will visit the new Acropolis Museum and admire the wonders of the classical era.

Located in Fira, Santorini, Aressana Spa Hotel and Suites provides guests with a fairytale-like vacation. Accommodation options consist of a selection of rooms and suites that are comfortably furnished and equipped with air conditioning, Wi-Fi, TVs, mini-fridges, tea/coffee-making facilities, and complimentary soft drinks, mineral water, and homemade preserves. Guests can start the day with a Santorinian breakfast buffet, enjoy delicious traditional cuisine, and relax with drinks at the on-site restaurant and bar. Facilities and services include a lobby lounge, a swimming pool, poolside cabanas, daily cleaning, and a turndown service.

Get picked up from your hotel and embark on a catamaran cruise around the amazing Caldera of Santorini. Relax on a 5-hour morning tour sailing to the volcanic islands and get the chance to swim and snorkel in its crystal deep-blue waters. Visit the impressive Red Beach and White Beach, and stop at the Hot Springs for a mud bath. Enjoy a delicious barbecue prepared on board, paired with unlimited Santorinian white wine and soft drinks.

Return to the port, meet your guide and start the second part of your tour. Your first stop is Santo Wines Winery, where you will taste 3 distinctive wines of the island while gazing at the volcano. Continue with the Wine Museum, a family-owned winery with a long tradition in winemaking.

The last stop will be Oia and the Sun Spirit Cocktail Bar, one of the best places to watch the sunset. Relax and enjoy your wine in this idyllic setting while watching the sun fall into the sea.