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10-Day Greek Honeymoon: Athens, Santorini & Crete

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Overview

Athens, Crete and Santorini are the new destinations for the best Greece honeymoon of your dreams!

You can witness the major sights in Athens in a few amazing days including a city tour and a visit to the mighty Acropolis which sits above the city.

For the latter half of your trip, you'll roam around the most mesmerising Greek islands, admiring the beauty of them thoroughly. You will spend a few days in a luxury infinity villa on the enchanting island of Santorini, with its wonderful romantic ambience. You'll also spend some time on the island of Crete, enriched with jaw-dropping natural beauty with its long beaches and breathtaking sights.

These three places ideal for a 10-day perfect honeymoon in Greece, full of romance, relaxation and beauty that the island showcases.
Sightseeing
Culture & Arts
Outdoors & Nature
Hiking & Trekking

Itinerary

Day 1

Begin Your Best Greece Honeymoon

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Begin Your Best Greece Honeymoon

As you arrive in Athens, you will be welcomed by an English-speaking driver and then dropped to your hotel in Athens downtown. Once you have checked in, you have the afternoon and evening all to yourself to explore Athens. You can also head to Plaka to enjoy a great traditional meal in one of the local restaurants.

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    Accommodation

    The Athenian Callirhoe Exclusive Hotel4 star

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    Activities

    Athens

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    Private Driver from Athens International Airport to Athens

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    Destinations

    Athens

Day 2

Athens City Tour & Free Time

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Athens City Tour & Free Time

After your early breakfast, you will enjoy an Athens city tour in a coach that is air-conditioned guided by your English-speaking guides. The city offers modern and ancient monuments and buildings to witness, such as the glorious Parthenon on top of the Acropolis, the Kallimarmaron Stadium, where the first modern Olympics was held, Syntagma Square and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Then it's up to you to choose to relax by your hotel pool or visit the National Archaeological Museum.

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    Accommodation

    The Athenian Callirhoe Exclusive Hotel4 star

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    Activities

    Half-Day City Tour of Athens

    Panathenaic Stadium

    Temple of Olympian Zeus

    Acropolis of Athens

    National GardenOptional Activity

    Acropolis MuseumOptional Activity

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Athens

Day 3

Athens to Crete

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Athens to Crete

As you arrive in Chania, you will be warmly welcomed by your English-speaking driver who will give you a ride to your hotel in the Old Town of Chania, one of the most scenic towns in Greece. After checking into your hotel, you'll have the rest of the day free to spend as you wish. You may want to head to one of the restaurants there for a lovely dinner for two.

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    Accommodation

    Porto Veneziano Hotel3 star

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    Activities

    Crete

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Athens to Athens International Airport

    Plane from Athens International Airport to Chania International Airport "Ioannis Daskalogiannis"Request to Book

    Private Driver from Chania International Airport "Ioannis Daskalogiannis" to Chania

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Athens

    Chania

    Agia Pelagia

Day 4

Explore Chania

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Explore Chania

Today, you have the luxury of having a rental car which provides you with the chance to enjoy your trip to the fullest. As you can now drive to the beaches to find your own cove to chill. You can also roam around Chania, one of the most beautiful towns in Crete, with its medieval, Byzantine and Venetian features. You can also look for places to hang around such as the pool, or enjoy cocktails and have fun.

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    Accommodation

    Porto Veneziano Hotel3 star

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    Activities

    Chania

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    Transportations

    Rental Car from Chania to Chania

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Chania

Day 5

Another Day of Exploring Crete

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Another Day of Exploring Crete

The rental car provides you with flexibility so its on you whether you would like to drive to Agios Nicholas or Rethymnon as they both boast mesmerising beaches nearby or you could just relax at the pool, therefore, you have the luxury of choosing the way you want to spend your day. Chania is a great place to chill for the day soaking up its bustle and waterfront cafes. If you make your way over to Rethymnon, you'll love wandering its maze of alleyways and lounging on its long sandy beach.

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    Accommodation

    Porto Veneziano Hotel3 star

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    Activities

    Crete

    Agios NikolaosOptional Activity

    Rethymnon

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    Transportations

    Rental Car from Chania to Chania

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Chania

    Agia Pelagia

    Agios Nikolaos

    Rethimno

Day 6

Onwards to Heraklion

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Onwards to Heraklion

After breakfast, you will check out of your hotel and drive to Heraklion. During this drive, you will enjoy the diversity surrounding you, as Crete has a combination of large towns and villages, mountains, plains, lakes and rivers altogether forming a unique blend. Samaria Gorge is a natural park of exquisite natural beauty which offers great hiking experience if you feel like walking for long. If you prefer sightseeing visit the ruins of Knossos, located near Heraklion in your car rental.

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    Accommodation

    GDM Megaron Hotel5 star

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    Activities

    Samaria Gorge HikeOptional Activity

    HeraklionOptional Activity

    Palace of KnossosOptional Activity

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    Transportations

    Rental Car from Chania to Heraklion

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Chania

    Crete Region

    Heraklion

    Knossos

Day 7

Heraklion to Santorini Luxury

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Heraklion to Santorini Luxury

Right after your breakfast, you'll check out of the hotel and drive to Heraklion port where you can stop and catch a ferry to the breathtaking Santorini Island. Upon arrival, you will meet an English-speaking driver who will escort you to your hotel for the next three-night experience. You'll be staying in one of the postcard-perfect Infinity Suites which boat one of the finest views in Santorini and the place offers the most gorgeous sunsets over dinner.

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    Accommodation

    Dana Villas Infinity Suites4 star

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    Activities

    SantoriniOptional Activity

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    Transportations

    Rental Car from Heraklion to Heraklion Port Passenger Station

    Ferry from Heraklion to Thera

    Private Driver from Thera to Dana Villas-Infinity Suites

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Heraklion

    Regina Mare

    Thera

Day 8

Explore Santorini

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Explore Santorini

Have a takeout breakfast on the infinity balcony as you admire the majestic views of the sea and the caldera. You can then head to the centre of Fira for some sightseeing in inspiring museums and to roam around the streets and discover boutiques for some shopping and also have lunch in one of the restaurants that offer a caldera view. Another way to explore the island better is to rent a car and visit the south, black sandy beaches of Perissa and Kamari.

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    Accommodation

    Dana Villas Infinity Suites4 star

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    Activities

    FiraOptional Activity

    Monastery of the Prophet EliasOptional Activity

    SantoriniOptional Activity

    Southern SantoriniOptional Activity

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Regina Mare

    Thera

    Moni Profitou Iliou

    Decentralized Administration of the Aegean

Day 9

Last Day in Santorini

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Last Day in Santorini

Today is your last day in Santorini, you should enjoy it to the fullest. You can have your breakfast and then enjoy a tour of the volcano and the hot springs of the Volcano Islands in the centre of the Santorini caldera. The north to Oia, however, offers you with a quaint village with amazing mansions to gaze at and also the unique sunset views. You can also explore the archaeological site of Akrotiri, a Minoan Bronze Age civilisation.

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    Accommodation

    Dana Villas Infinity Suites4 star

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    Activities

    Free Day in Santorini

    Akrotiri

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    Destinations

    Regina Mare

    Thera

    Decentralized Administration of the Aegean

Day 10

Departure Day

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Departure Day

This is the last day of your best Greece honeymoon. Enjoy your breakfast and then check out of the hotel and take a ride in your rented car to the airport from where you will be transited to your plane in Athens, which will be the end of an awe-inspiring experience.

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    Transportations

    Rental Car from Thera to Santorini Airport

    Plane from Santorini Airport to Athens International Airport

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Regina Mare

Included in Price

  • 9 nights accommodation
  • 5 activities
  • 8 breakfasts
  • Airport transfer
  • Domestic flights
  • Entrance fees
  • Ground transportation
  • Licensed English speaking guides

Not Included in Price

  • Alcohol beverages
  • Entry visas / airport departure tax
  • Gratuities
  • International flights
  • Laundry
  • Personal expenses
  • Travel insurance
  • Trekking permits
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