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Smullen Summer 2026
Greece & Salzburg
July 21 - August 4, 2026
Mom, Dad: to honor age old tradition of traveling somewhere together, I thought there is no better fit than exploring some of Europe without needing a Schengen ;)
So, to celebrate your recent citizenship, my 47th birthday, Dad's belated Bar Mitzvah and your continuous hard work and your dedication to each other, we are going to Greece and Salzburg!! Also, because we just need a break!
So, pack your bikini and let's get the party started!
- Richard
The Route
Our Journey
Two weeks across the Mediterranean and the Alps
Santorini
Jul 21–24
3 nights
Naxos
Jul 24–27
3 nights
Mykonos
Jul 27–30
3 nights
Athens
Jul 30–31
1 night
Salzburg
Jul 31–Aug 4
4 nights
What We Celebrate
The Celebrations
Richard Turns 47
Another trip around the sun, and there is no better way to mark it than a trip around the Mediterranean with the two people who started it all.
New U.S. Citizens
From South Africa to the United States, you built a whole new life from scratch. Now your American passports are stamped and ready for their first big adventure abroad.
Dad's Second Bar Mitzvah
A sacred milestone revisited. Decades after first standing at the bimah, this trip is a celebration of a lifetime of wisdom, faith, and the kind of quiet strength that holds a family together.
Hospitality Afrika Safaris
Years of early mornings, late nights, and relentless dedication to building something from the ground up. You poured your hearts into HospitalityAfrika. This trip is a well-earned pause to enjoy the fruits of that labor.
52 Years Together
Fifty-two years of partnership, patience, and love that never wavered. Through continents, careers, and everything life threw your way, you faced it side by side. This one is for the two of you.
"The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only one page."
Saint Augustine
Jul 21 – 24 · 3 Nights
Santorini
Where You'll Stay
Agali Houses, Firostefani
Two junior suites with direct caldera views. Perched on the rim of the ancient volcano in the quiet village of Firostefani – steps from Fira's restaurants and shops, yet serene enough to watch the sunset in peace.
Highlights
- Private caldera sunset from your terrace
- Oia village at dawn – the blue domes
- Santo Wines winery – caldera views and local wine
- Private boat tour of the volcanic caldera and hot springs
- Cable car down to the old port of Fira
Our Memories
Jul 24 – 27 · 3 Nights
Naxos
Where You'll Stay
Naxian Soul, Agia Anna Beach
Private pool villas directly on Agia Anna Beach – one of Greece's most beautiful stretches of sand. A complete change of pace: unhurried, lush, and deeply Greek.
Highlights
- Private pool villa steps from the Aegean
- The Portara – Apollo's Temple at sunset
- Halki village – Byzantine towers and local kitron
- Agios Prokopios Beach – crystal shallow water
- Waterfront dinner in Naxos Town
Our Memories
Jul 27 – 30 · 3 Nights
Mykonos
Where You'll Stay
Semeli Hotel, Mykonos Town
A boutique luxury hotel in the heart of Mykonos Town, steps from the famous windmills and Little Venice. Elegant rooms, a stunning pool terrace, and the vibrant energy of the island's most iconic neighborhood.
Highlights
- Delos day trip – UNESCO World Heritage ancient ruins
- Mykonos Town (Chora) – windmills and Little Venice
- Sunset cocktails on the pool terrace
- Boutique luxury in the heart of Mykonos Town
Our Memories
Jul 30 – 31 · 1 Night
Athens
Where You'll Stay
Electra Palace, Plaka
One elegant evening in the shadow of the Acropolis. A rooftop dinner overlooking 2,500 years of history, lit up against the night sky.
Highlights
- Plaka neighborhood evening stroll
- Rooftop dinner with Acropolis views
- The ancient city, illuminated
Our Memories
Jul 31 – Aug 4 · 4 Nights
Salzburg
Where You'll Stay
HYPERION Hotel Salzburg
Mozart's birthplace. The Salzburg Festival – the world's most prestigious classical music and opera event, held each summer in one of Europe's most beautiful baroque cities.
Highlights
- Salzburg Festival concerts and opera
- Hohensalzburg Fortress by funicular
- Mirabelle Gardens and Mozart's birthplace
- Getreidegasse and the old town
- Cafe Sacher and Cafe Tomaselli
Our Memories
Salzburger Festspiele 2026
Festival Programme
Performances available during your stay, July 31 - August 4
Fri Jul 31
3:00 PM
King Arthur Junior
Henry Purcell
Young audience opera
Schauspielhaus Salzburg
7:30 PM
Solistenkonzert
Solo recital
Salzburger Mozarteum
Sat Aug 1
3:00 PM
Holle!
Sebastian Schwab
Young audience production
Schauspielhaus Studio
8:30 PM
Omaggio
Klangforum Wien
Conductor: Matthias Pintscher
Kollegienkirche
Sun Aug 2
3:00 PM
Lucio Silla
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Conductor: Adam Fischer, Mozarteum Orchestra Salzburg
Semi-staged
Felsenreitschule
10:00 PM
Catalogue d'oiseaux
Olivier Messiaen
Pianist: Pierre-Laurent Aimard
Mozarteum, Grosser Saal
Mon Aug 3
7:00 PM
Faust I
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
Outdoor theater on an island in the river
Perner-Insel, Hallein
Programme subject to change. Visit salzburgerfestspiele.at for the latest schedule and ticket availability.
A Preview
See What Awaits
Watch these short films to feel the magic of where we are headed
Santorini from Above
The caldera, the blue domes, the endless Aegean
The Greek Islands
Crystal waters, ancient ruins, and island life
Salzburg, Austria
Mozart's city, baroque beauty, and Alpine grandeur
The Smullen Family
Our Photo Album
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"We travel not to escape life, but for life not to escape us."
The Complete Itinerary
Day by Day
Sixteen days of discovery, celebration, and togetherness
Depart JFK on Delta 212 at 8:35pm. Premium Select cabin – the journey begins.
Arrive Athens 1:20pm. Connect to Santorini. Check in to Agali Houses, Firostefani. First caldera sunset from your private terrace. Welcome dinner.
Private driver for the day. Oia village at dawn – blue domes and whitewashed beauty before the crowds. Santo Wines winery for lunch with caldera views. Afternoon at leisure.
Cable car down to the old port. Private boat tour of the volcanic caldera – hot springs, red beach, swimming in the Aegean. Sunset dinner in Firostefani.
Farewell to Santorini. SeaJets high-speed ferry to Naxos (~2 hours). Check in to Naxian Soul on Agia Anna Beach. Private pool, beach bar, the pace of a Greek island afternoon.
Morning at the beach. Afternoon drive to Naxos Town – the Venetian Kastro, marble streets, the Portara at sunset. The temple of Apollo, framed against the sea.
Day trip to Halki village in the Naxian interior – Byzantine towers, local kitron distillery, traditional tavernas. Evening waterfront dinner in Naxos Town.
Ferry to Mykonos (~45 min). Welcomed at the port by Semeli Hotel with cold towels. Check in to the heart of Mykonos Town. Afternoon exploring the windmills and Little Venice.
Morning boat to Delos – one of the most important archaeological sites in the ancient world. UNESCO World Heritage. Afternoon in Mykonos Town: windmills, Little Venice, waterfront lunch.
Leisure day. Semeli pool terrace, spa, and Mykonos Town strolling. Best fish taverna dinner on the island – recommended by the concierge.
Morning flight to Athens. Check in to Electra Palace in the Plaka neighborhood. Afternoon stroll through ancient streets. Rooftop dinner with the Acropolis illuminated against the night sky.
Morning flight Athens to Munich. Private car to Salzburg. Check in to HYPERION Hotel.
Performances
Morning: Mirabelle Gardens, Mozart's birthplace on Getreidegasse. Lunch at Cafe Sacher for the Original Sacher-Torte.
Performances
Hohensalzburg Fortress by funicular for panoramic Alpine views. Dinner at Zirbelzimmer.
Performances
Lazy morning in the old town. Cafe Tomaselli, the oldest coffeehouse in Salzburg, established 1705.
Performances
Early transfer to Munich Airport. Lufthansa direct to New York JFK. Home by evening, changed forever.
The Journey Begins
Delta Premium Select
JFK to Athens on Delta 212. Wider seats, extra legroom, premium dining, and Westin Heavenly bedding. The adventure starts the moment you sit down.
Your Seat
Wider, Reclined, Relaxed
The Cabin
Premium Comfort
In-Flight Dining
Multi-Course Service
18.5"
Seat Width
Up to 7 extra inches
Recline
Premium Comfort
Amenity Kit
Delta Studio
Entertainment