Day 1· Fri, Sep 3· Welcome to Athens
- Afternoon: Arrive Athens (ATH); boutique hotel check-in from 3:00 PM, steps from Plaka.
- Evening: Rooftop welcome dinner under the floodlit Acropolis (included).
JetQuest · Greece
A 40 & Up Exclusive Trip
Tier 2 · Voyager
Greece: Athens & Santorini
September 3 – 9, 2027
Starting at $2,795Exclusively for travelers 40 & up
Limited spots available· Deposit locks your price
Priority Boarding
150+ days out · lowest rate
General Boarding
Within 150 days · standard pricing
Doors Closing
Within 60 days · final call
Priority boarding is live, lock in before it moves to General Boarding. Price rises $200 at each phase.
Dates
Sep 3 – 9, 2027
Price
From $2,795
Per person, double occupancy (shared room)
Fly into
Athens International Airport (ATH)
The Trip
A taste of what's ahead.
Ancient ruins without the August mobs. Caldera sunsets with a glass of Assyrtiko in hand. The Aegean at its warmest, the crowds already gone home.
Early September is the savvy traveler's window in Greece — every restaurant, beach club, and sunset bar on Santorini is still open, the sea is at its warmest of the year, and the peak-season prices and crowds have dropped. Seven days, two icons: three nights in Athens steps from the Plaka, three nights on Santorini steps from the caldera path.
Built for travelers 40 and up who'd rather have one perfect glass of wine at sunset than three nightclubs. Limited to 16 travelers.
Fly into Athens International Airport (ATH).
Packages
- $2,795
Double (Shared Room)Standard
Per person, double occupancy. Share with your travel companion or get matched with a roommate. $500 deposit secures your spot — balance due June 1, 2027.
- $3,395
Single / Private Room
Your own room the whole trip, limited availability. $500 deposit secures your spot — balance due June 1, 2027.
Itinerary
Day by day.
7 days · Sep 3 – 9, 2027
Day 2· Sat, Sep 4· Acropolis & Old Athens
- Morning: Guided Acropolis + Acropolis Museum tour (included, timed entry).
- Afternoon: Free explore — Plaka + Anafiotika lanes with host tips.
- Evening: Optional Psyrri taverna food walk (own cost).
Day 3· Sun, Sep 5· Delphi & Arachova
- Day: Full-day Delphi excursion — Sacred Way + Temple of Apollo (included).
- Midday: Long Greek lunch in the mountain village of Arachova (included).
- Evening: Free night in Athens.
Day 4· Mon, Sep 6· Cooking Class & Santorini
- Morning: Greek cooking class with a local chef — eat your homework for lunch (included).
- Afternoon: Fly Athens → Santorini, 45 minutes; check in steps from the caldera path (included).
- Evening: Sunset welcome drinks 900 feet above the Aegean (included).
Day 5· Tue, Sep 7· Caldera Catamaran Cruise
- Morning: Free explore — Fira + cliff-path walk to Firostefani with host tips.
- Afternoon: Catamaran caldera cruise — volcanic hot springs swim + snorkeling (included).
- Evening: Sunset dinner served onboard as the cliffs glow gold (included).
Day 6· Wed, Sep 8· Akrotiri, Wine & Oia
- Morning: Akrotiri prehistoric ruins — Greece's own Pompeii (included).
- Afternoon: Clifftop winery tasting — volcanic Assyrtiko flight (included).
- Evening: Oia sunset + farewell dinner (included).
Day 7· Thu, Sep 9· Departure Day
- Morning: Slow breakfast above the caldera; airport transfer (included).
- Midday: Fly home via Athens (ATH).
Where you'll stay
Boutique hotels in Plaka, Athens and Fira, Santorini
Athens — boutique hotel in Plaka (3 nights): a design-forward property in the heart of the old town, walking distance to the Acropolis, with a rooftop bar overlooking it. Santorini — boutique hotel in Fira (3 nights): whitewashed rooms in the heart of Fira, steps from the cliff path and the view that made Santorini famous.
What's included
Everything you need to just show up.
- 6 nights boutique accommodation (3 Athens, 3 Santorini)
- Flight Athens → Santorini
- Breakfast included every day, plus 3 dinners and 2 lunches (including the catamaran dinner)
- Guided Acropolis + Acropolis Museum tour
- Full-day Delphi excursion
- Greek cooking class with a local chef
- Catamaran caldera cruise with swimming and snorkeling stops
- Akrotiri ruins visit and clifftop winery tasting
- All ground transfers and a dedicated trip host throughout
Not included
Plan for these separately.
- International airfare to/from Athens (ATH)
- Travel insurance (required)
- Meals not listed and personal expenses
- Gratuities for local guides and drivers
Good to know
The little details that change a trip.
Who is this trip for?
This is a 40 & up exclusive — every traveler on this trip is 40 or older. Solo travelers, couples, and friends all welcome.
Do I need a visa?
U.S. passport holders don't need a visa for Greece; passport valid 6 months beyond travel.
Weather in early September?
Summer minus the extremes: highs around 82°F, sunny nearly every day, sea at its warmest of the year (mid-70s, prime swimming).
How fit do I need to be?
Comfortable walking 2–4 miles a day, some uphill on cobblestones; nothing technical, free time built into every day.
Currency
Euro; cards accepted almost everywhere, small cash for markets and tavernas.
Refund policy
Deposits refundable for 30 days; full terms in your booking confirmation.
Dietary restrictions or special requests?
Absolutely, note them at booking.
Payment methods
We accept PayPal, Zelle, and Apple Pay as a courtesy — pay your way.
Refunds
See our refund policy for the full cancellation tiers. Travel insurance is strongly recommended.
Special requests
Dietary needs, accessibility, room pairing, or anything else, email info@jetquest.net.
Understanding our trip tiers
Every JetQuest trip carries a tier chip based on its starting price per person, so you can see at a glance where it sits before you open the details.
Tier 1 · Explorer
Under $2,000
Our most accessible escapes — big culture, easy entry price.
Tier 2 · Voyager
$2,000 – $2,999
Longer hauls and elevated stays with more included experiences.
Tier 3 · Odyssey
$3,000 and up
Our flagship journeys — far-flung, fully loaded, top-tier stays.
Traveler reviews
What past JetQuesters say.
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Jonathon Lewis
Jonathon is the founder of JetQuest, a former corporate professional who walked away to build the travel club he wished existed. Equal parts host, connector, and operator, he has lived in Medellín, traveled to 30+ countries, and leads our founder-led experiences alongside a hand-picked team of JetQuest hosts and ambassadors.
What sets a JetQuest apart isn't just the itinerary. It's the room. Every traveler is hand-picked for the energy they bring, and Jonathon's job is to make sure the right people end up around the same table, in a city worth showing up for.
On the ground, Jonathon and our trained host team handle the logistics, the introductions, the Mastermind Dinner, and the late-night plans you weren't expecting. You just show up.
