The stunningly picturesque Greek islands have inspired mankind back to the time of Homer. This is nature at its dramatic and visual best. Deep blue seas are contrasted by rugged coastlines, plunging cliffs, golden sand beaches, and isolated coves. The human touch is equally attractive with characteristic “sugar-cube” architecture, blue-domed churches, white-washed monasteries, photogenic windmills, and crumbling fortresses. History has left a footprint as well, providing the ancient archaeological sites of Delos and Akrotiri to be explored.  This year's tour features Orthodox Easter, the most important holiday on the Greek calendar.

· Slow pace: 3 night on each island. Lots of free time throughout.

· Delos: Guided tour of the sacred island of Delos

· Chora tours: Guided tours of the Choras (main towns) of Mykonos and Naxos.

· Island tours: Guided tours of Naxos, Amorgos, & Santorini.

· Akrotiri: Guided tour of Akrotiri.

· Hozoviotissa: Visit to the gravity-defying Hozoviotissa Monastery on Amorgos.

· Extension: Guided tours of the iconic sights of Meteora, Delphi, & Athens.

Visa Requirements:  U.S. and Canadian citizens do not need a visa to visit the EU. However, Europe now requires the ETIAS travel authorization form to be completed prior to arrival.

Registration and Deposit

Q: What should I expect after registering and paying the deposit for the tour?

A: You will receive a confirmation email welcoming you to the tour. This email will include a link to a 'Manage Booking' page where you can view and edit all your trip details. Also included is your deposit receipt, payment schedule, and information for purchasing travel insurance through Travelex. Imprint Tours STRONGLY recommends purchasing trip insurance.

Q: Is my deposit refundable?

A: Your deposit is refundable for 30 days, after which it is non-refundable for any reason.

Flight Information

Q: Are flights included?

A: International Flights to/from the tour are NOT included.
Q: What airport do I use to join/depart the tour?

A: The tour starts on Mykonos (JMK) on Sept 30 and ends on Santorini on Oct 11 (JTR) after breakfast.
Q: If I'm extending to MDA, when should I book my return flight?

A: The extension ends Athens (ATH) after breakfast Oct 15.

Q: Does Imprint provide or arrange airport transfers?

A: No, airport transfers are the traveler's responsibility to arrange. Basic information will be included in the 8-Week Letter.

Q: Does Imprint provide advice about airlines, routing, or booking?

A: No, Imprint does not provide these services.
Q: When should I book my flight?

A: Avoid booking flights before Jan 30, 2026 unless you confirm the tour status.
Q: Do I need to check the tour status after Jan 30?

A: No, if you have not received a cancellation notice from Imprint by Jan 30, you may assume the tour is a go.

Tour start/end

Q: What time will the tour start on Sept 30?

A: At 15:30 (3?30PM)
Q: What time will the tour end on Oct 11? Extension on Oct 15?

A: After breakfast
Q: Can I skip breakfast on the final day and depart early that morning?

A: Yes, you are not obliged to partake of the final breakfast, nor will you miss any tour activities.

Payment: Early Pay Discount (EPD) and Full Price

Q: How do I take advantage of the Early Pay Discount (EPD)?

A: To receive the $300 EPD, you must register for the EPD price and pay in full by Jan 30, 2026. As long as you choose the EPD category, the payment system already reflects this discount. You will receive a notice of final payment due one week prior. Please refer to our Terms and Conditions regarding EPD as cancellation incurs a penalty. 

Q: If I’ve chosen to take advantage of the Early Pay Discount (EPD), and subsequently cancel, what penalties will I incur?

A: If you’ve opted for the EPD and paid in full, but then cancel, your deposit plus $400 of the EPD price is non-refundable. If no deposit has been paid, $1000 of the EPD price is non-refundable.
Q: Can I pay with a Credit Card?

A: Yes, you can opt to pay via Credit Card. However, you must pay the Credit Card fees, which are non-refundable in the case of cancellation.
Q: Can I avoid the Credit Card fees?

A: Yes, you can pay via ACH transfer without fees.
Q: If I am registering for the optional extension, why do I need to designate EPD or Full Price when the extension price is the same for both?

A: Designating EPD or Full Price on the optional extension allows us to sync payments for your entire trip in order to invoice you accurately.
Q: Can I choose to delay final payment until May 30, 2026?

A: Yes, you must register for a Full Price package, then pay your balance due by May 30. You will receive a notice of final payment due one week prior. 

Q: Is there any penalty for cancellation of a non-EPD registration?

A: No, there is no penalty for cancellation until May 30. However, your deposit is forfeit if the 30 days has elapsed (see above). 

Q: What if I have to cancel after May 30?

A: After May, 2026 all payments are final and non-refundable for any reason.

Pre-Departure Information

Q: What should I do to prepare for the tour?

A: About 8 weeks before departure, you'll receive a detailed email with a packing list, sightseeing suggestions, and other important information. Meanwhile, ensure your passport is valid for at least 6 months beyond your intended departure date and has two clean pages for visa stamps. 

Pre- and Post-Tour Hotels

Q: Since Imprint is unable to assist with pre- and post-tour hotel bookings, how do I book non-tour hotel nights?

A: For pre-tour nights, the first tour hotel is Mykonos Beach Hotel. For post-tour nights, the final tour hotel on Santorini is Volcano View. If you are extending to MDA, the final Athens hotel is the Attalos Hotel. Tour bookings are made under Imprint Tours. Standard rooms. Final hotel bookings with roster names will be made about 60 days prior to the tour start.
Q: If I want to book pre-tour nights at Mykonos Beach, can Imprint assist in making sure I stay in the same room when the tour begins?

A: No, Imprint is unable to assist with this. You must deal directly with the hotel to make any special arrangements.
Q: What if the first and/or last tour hotels are fully booked for the pre- and/or post-tour nights I am interested in?

A: You must make your own alternative arrangements. We suggest using your favorite hotel booking engine to choose an accommodation with the location, price, and standard of your choice.

Tour Hotels

Q: If I need a complete list of tour hotels, where do I find that?

A: On the GIT ITINERARY page on the Imprint website. 

Important Reminders

Q: Are there any critical things I need to keep in mind?

A:

• Print and keep the confirmation letter for reference.
• Add reid@imprinttours.com to your email address book.
• Download & activate Whatsapp for essential on-tour communications.
• Check your bank’s policy on international ATM withdrawal or Credit Card fees.

Health and Safety

Q: What health precautions should I take?

A: Visit the CDC website or your local travel medicine clinic for suggested inoculations for Greece. We cannot advise on inoculations due to liability concerns.  This tour involves moderate physical activity, including walking tours, climbing steps, use of public transportation, and excursions to sites with uneven terrain. Participants should be in good health and capable of handling such activities.

Tour Member Expectations

Q: What mindset should I have for the tour?

A: Be flexible, independent, and personally responsible. Expect challenges and surprises, especially in less-developed areas. Positive, flexible attitudes contribute to a better group experience.

Travel Insurance

Q: Why is travel insurance important?

A: Travel insurance protects your investment against unforeseen events like flight delays, baggage loss, or sudden illness. We recommend Travelex.
In case you haven’t read our Terms and Conditions carefully, we would like to repeat the importance of purchasing trip insurance. We have partnered with Travelex, a leader in the travel insurance industry. We have chosen Travelex for their very high rating, their record and reliability of processing claims, and their excellent customer service. Travelex is proud to offer you a variety of travel protection plans to fit your travel needs. We understand your plans can change quickly and unforeseen events could impact your travel plans. We feel it’s important to consider purchasing a travel protection plan to help protect you and your travel investment.

Travel protection plans help provide coverage for:

- Trip Cancellation

- Trip Interruption

- Emergency Medical Expenses

- Emergency Evacuation/Repatriation of Remains

- Travel Delay- Baggage & Personal Effects

- Baggage Delay and more. 

TRAVEL ASSISTANCE SERVICES*:
With a Travelex Travel Protection Plan, emergency assistance and travel services are just a phone call away from virtually anywhere in the world. For more information on the recommended plans or to enroll, CLICK HERE or contact Travelex Insurance Services at 800-228-9792 and reference location number 06-0252. Please Note:  Travelex Insurance Services plans are only available to U.S. Residents. To be eligible for a waiver of the pre-existing medical condition exclusion, the Ultimate protection plan must be purchased within 21 days from the time you make your initial trip deposit. However, plans can be purchased any time up until the day prior to departure.
*Travel Assistance Services are provided by the designated provider as listed in the policy. The product descriptions provided here are only brief summaries and may be changed without notice. The full coverage terms and details, including limitations and exclusions, are contained in the insurance policy. Travelex Insurance Services, Inc. CA Agency License #0D10209. Insurance coverages underwritten by individual member companies of Zurich in North America, including Zurich American Insurance Company (NAIC #16535, state of domicile: New York), 1299 Zurich Way, Schaumburg, IL 60196. Certain coverages not available in all states.  

Day 1 Meeting, Chora tour, Dinner
We begin the tour on the famous island of Mykonos. The picturesque Chora (main village) is also the island’s main port. Windmills on the hill, whitewashed houses, and blue-domed churches welcome you to the Cyclades. The Chora is noisy at night. Therefore, our tour hotel is a 15 minute walk from town, overlooking sweeping Magali Ammos Beach, allowing us both access and peaceful separation. We’ll gather in the early evening for our welcome meeting followed by a guided walking tour/orientation of the Chora with our guide Antonis. We'll conclude our evening with dinner together.

Day 2 Delos
Your day begins with a free morning to explore Mykonos on your own. In the afternoon we will venture by boat to the nearby sacred island of Delos. Delos was the birthplace of Apollo and the seat of the Delian League in ancient times. Today the island hosts the best Greek ruins in the Aegean. We will explore its many secrets with Antonis.

Mykonos Beach Hotel

Day 3 Chora Tour, Portara Sunset
After breakfast we will take a ferry to Naxos. Often overlooked for more famous neighbors, Naxos boasts a storied history, reflected in Venetian and Frankish archeological sites, and a beautiful and varied landscape of mountains, valleys, and beaches. Naxos is famously the greenest of the Cyclades. After settling into our hotel we’ll embark on a guided tour and  orientation of the Chora, finishing up with sunset at the famous Portara (the remaining gate of the temple of Apollo, beautifully situated on a peninsula. Will complete our Naxos introduction with a seafood feast in a harbor front taverna.
 

Day 4 Island Tour, Olive Museum Dinner
Today we will enjoy a half-day island tour with our local guide Evi. On our excursion we will stop in a charming Naxian village, visit a local pottery studio, see Mount Zes (highest in the Cyclades), see an unfinished marble Kouros (statue); and many scenic vistas. We’ll finish our day with an early dinner at an olive mill and museum.

Day 5 Naxos
Free Day
Today is yours to relax and explore as you wish.

Nastasia Village Hotel

Day 6 Greek Dancing
After a leisurely morning on Naxos we’ll board our ferry to Amorgos, one of the least touristed islands but has some of the most outstanding sights and experiences. After settling in our beach-side hotel we’ll have dinner together followed by Greek dancing lessons.
 

Day 7 Island Tour, Monastery Lunch
A half-day coach tour with a local guide will be our introduction to the rest of this beautiful island. Highlights include the Chora, St Anna Beach, and the island’s premier sight, the gravity-defying Monastery of Hozoviotissa. This picturesque, white-washed edifice clings to the sheer cliffs on the southeast side of the island. We will have lunch today in another monastery. Your afternoon and evening are free. Schedule you free 30-minute massage at Aegialis Resort.

Day 8 Traditional Village Home Visit
This morning we will have a visit to a traditional village home, hosted by the charismatic Stimatis. Learn about village life and learn about one of its most common cottage industries – the making of essential oils.

Lakki Village Hotel

Day 9 Santorini
After another leisurely morning, we will sail for Santorini, the “Jewel in the Cycladic Crown”. The crescent shaped island boasts steep cliffs, dramatic caldera views, blue-domed churches, classic Cycladic sugarcube architecture, and the most beautiful sunsets to be found anywhere. Like Mykonos, Santorini is heavily touristed, so we are staying outside of the bustling Fira town in our caldera-clinging 5-star resort.

Day 11 Island Tour
An entire island exploration tour is our plan for today. Escorted by your tour manager Eugenia, we will visit Akrotiri (exceptional Minoan civilization ruins), one of the island’s colorful villages, and spectacular Oia with the best views on the island. We’ll take a break for lunch at Perissa Beach (swimming available), one of the island’s black sand beaches.

Day 12 Sunset Cruise, Dinner
We’ve added a new spectacular activity to the 2026 tour – a private sunset cruise! You’ll have most of the day free to relax on a black sand beach or beside one of our hotel’s 2 swimming pools. At the end of the afternoon, we’ll be transported to the yacht harbor to embarque on our private catamaran for the evening. Dinner, including beer, wine, and soft drinks, & water will be included on the cruise.

Day 13 Tour Over
The tour officially ends after breakfast. Imprint will assist with airport or port transfers.

Volcano View Hotel 

Day 1  Meteora
For those continuing with the MDA extension, we’ll catch a morning flight to Athens. Departing the airport we will make the half day drive to Meteora. The name Meteora is derived from the Greek word meteoros, which means “suspended in air.” The soaring pinnacles and jutting cliffs make for one of earth’s most dramatic geological displays. The earliest inhabitants were 11th century hermits, seeking isolation from the profane world. By the 14th century, Turkish conquests forced the Byzantine church to seek ever more remote and isolated refuge. Meteora was a perfect sanctuary. Eventually 24 monasteries were built, of which 6 remain active today.
Hotel Kastraki (1 night)

Day 2  Delphi
Monasteries Tour
We’ll start our day with a guided tour of two of the more dramatically situated monasteries, perched precariously atop the amazing stacks of Meteora. Beautiful ikons, frescoed chapels, winching baskets for supplying the communities, and stunning vistas highlight our visit. In the afternoon we’ll make the winding drive to Delphi. After settling into our hotel we’ll have dinner together in a local taverna.
Hotel Leto (1 night) 

Day 3   Athens
Delphi Museum & Archeological Site Tour, National Archeological Museum Tour
This morning our amazing guide Penny will give us a guided tour of the Archeological Site and new Museum of Delphi. Delphi was the “navel of the ancient world” and the location of the famous Delphic Oracle, whom all men great and small consulted before important decisions. In the afternoon we’ll drive back to Athens where we will check into our hotel in time to visit the National Archeological Museum for a guided tour. We’ll see the very best of Greece’s archeological treasures from Minoan to Hellenistic sculpture and artifacts. You’ll have a free evening to explore the Plaka.

Day 4 Athens
Acropolis & Acropolis Museum Tours
Our final full day begins with guided tours of the mighty Acropolis and the magnificent new Acropolis Museum. The Acropolis, crowned by the iconic Parthenon, is a bucket list site that represents our historical and cultural connection to Periclean Athens and the foundations of the western paradigm. The decade old, state-of-the-art museum beautifully displays the archeological treasures of the storied hill. After a free afternoon, we’ll conclude the extension with a final dinner together.

Day 5 Extension over
Tour ends after breakfast. Imprint will assist with airport transfer arrangements.

Hotel Attalos (2 nights)