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11-Day Athens, Crete & Santorini Greek Adventure

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Overview

Want to create the perfect Greek Islands tour in just 11 days? This is the trip for you.

Beginning in the ancient city of Athens, you'll discover the divine secrets of the Delphi Archaeological Site as well as uncover the highlights of the vibrant city of Athens with a local guide. Flying onwards to Crete, you'll learn why everyone raves about this island. Ancient sites, mountainous terrain and beautiful beaches will fill your next few days!

Finally, you'll spend your last few days on the iconic island of Santorini; an island world-renowned for its stunning panoramas, romantic towns and volcanic-sand beaches and it certainly does not disappoint.
Sightseeing
Culture & Arts
Hiking & Trekking
Cruising

Itinerary

Day 1

Arrive in Athens

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Arrive in Athens

Upon your arrival, your representative will be waiting for you at the exit of the airport holding a sign with your name. You'll be transferred to the hotel and then you'll have the rest of the day free to explore this wonderfully vibrant city.

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    Accommodation

    Kyria Boutique House5 star

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    Activities

    Athens

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Athens International Airport to Athens

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    Destinations

    Athens

Day 2

Highlights of Athens

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Highlights of Athens

Today, you'll head out on a full-day city tour of Athens with a local guide. Your experience will start with a guided tour of the most famous monument in the country, the Acropolis. You will then extend your perspective on Ancient Athens by visiting the world-renowned New Acropolis Museum. You will then enjoy a leisurely walk through Plaka neighbourhood with its picturesque cobbled streets, stop at the Ancient Agora and admire other important landmarks, such as the Panathenaic Stadium.

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    Accommodation

    Kyria Boutique House5 star

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    Activities

    Athens Higlights Tour

    Acropolis of AthensRequest to Book

    Acropolis Museum

    Panathenaic Stadium

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Athens

Day 3

Divine Delphi

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Divine Delphi

Today, you'll head out on a private excursion to Delphi and combine it with a visit to the picturesque seaside village Galaxidi, a dip in the sea and a lovely lunch. Delphi was once believed to be the centre of the world and the site at which Apollo spoke through his oracle. On the way to Delphi, you will have the opportunity to admire imposing landscapes. Afterwards, you will have the option to visit the seaside village of Galaxidi, a Byzantine monastery or to enjoy an olive oil tasting.

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    Accommodation

    Kyria Boutique House5 star

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    Activities

    Divine Delphi Tour

    Delphi Archaeological SiteRequest to Book

    Delphi Archaeological Museum

    GalaxidiOptional Activity

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Athens

    Delphi

    Decentralized Administration of Thessaly and Central Greece

    Galaxidi

Day 4

Athens to Crete

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Athens to Crete

Today, you'll be picked up by your private driver in the morning and taken to the airport in Athens. You'll then catch a flight to Crete and upon arrival, another driver will meet you and take you to your boutique hotel in Chania. After checking in, you'll have the rest of the day free to explore. As you stroll around the town, you'll notice its medieval architecture, its old churches, museums, craft shops and elegant mansions all clustered around its stunning Venetian port.

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    Accommodation

    Alcanea Boutique Hotel4 star

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Athens to Athens International Airport

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

    Private Driver from Chania International Airport "Ioannis Daskalogiannis" to Alcanea Boutique Hotel

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Athens

    Chania

Day 5

Free Day in Chania

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Free Day in Chania

Today, your day will be entirely free to spend as you wish. Perched on the westernmost side of the island of Crete, Chania is a beautiful, romantic town famed for its picturesque Venetian harbour. Explore the town and admire its medieval architecture, its old churches, museums, craft shops and elegant mansions. The town's stunning Venetian port takes centre stage and is the perfect place to enjoy lunch.

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    Accommodation

    Alcanea Boutique Hotel4 star

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    Activities

    Chania

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Chania

Day 6

Samaria Gorge Hike

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Samaria Gorge Hike

Today, you'll discover the gorge of Samaria, the gem of the White Mountains! Hidden in the south part of the Chania district, it is the biggest gorge in Europe, covering an area of 18 kilometres in length. It is a very pleasant hike, not a strenuous one, with many landscape alternations and a versatile environment. Upon finishing the hike, you'll arrive in the village of Agia Roumeli where you can swim and enjoy lunch one of the village’s taverns.

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    Accommodation

    Alcanea Boutique Hotel4 star

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    Activities

    Samaria Gorge Hiking Tour

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Chania

    Crete Region

Day 7

Explore the Palace of Knossos

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Explore the Palace of Knossos

Knossos is the site of the most important and better-known palace of Minoan civilisation. According to tradition, it was the seat of the legendary King Minos. The Palace is also connected with thrilling legends, such as the myth of the Labyrinth with the Minotaur, and the story of Daidalos and Icaros.
The site was continuously inhabited from the Neolithic period (7000-3000 B.C.) until Roman times and today, you'll learn all about it.

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    Accommodation

    Olive Green4 star

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    Activities

    Heraklion

    Palace of KnossosRequest to Book

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Chania to Heraklion

    Private Driver from Heraklion to Chania

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Chania

    Heraklion

    Knossos

Day 8

Your Greeks Islands Tour Continues

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Your Greeks Islands Tour Continues

Today, you'll be picked up by your private driver in the morning and taken to the ferry port in Heraklion. You'll then catch a high-speed ferry to Santorini and upon arrival, another driver will meet you and take you to your boutique hotel in Fira. After checking in, you'll have the rest of the day free to explore as you wish. Your hotel boasts a marvellous location overlooking the caldera and the famous Santorini sunset so you may just want to settle in for the evening!

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    Accommodation

    Enigma Suites4 star

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Chania to Heraklion Port Passenger Station

    Ferry from Heraklion to Thera

    Private Driver from Thera to Enigma Suites

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Heraklion

    Thera

Day 9

Santorini Catamaran Cruise

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Santorini Catamaran Cruise

Today, the day begins with a welcome aboard cocktail, so sit back and relax. Your crew will greet you at Vlihada Marina and inform you of the boat amenities. You'll depart from Vlihada Marina sailing past the Ancient City of Akrotiri to the red and white beaches. You'll sail past the Indian Head Mountain and Venetian Lighthouse into the picturesque Caldera. A delicious BBQ lunch will be freshly prepared and served in a beautiful secluded bay after lots of swimming and snorkelling.

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    Accommodation

    Enigma Suites4 star

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    Activities

    Sunset Santorini Catamaran Cruise with Lunch/Dinner

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Thera

Day 10

Free Day in Santorini

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Free Day in Santorini

Today, you'll have the day free to spend as you wish on the island of Santorini. The most elite of the Greek Islands, Santorini is the island which makes its visitors coo. Santorini is home to the typical whitewashed, cubiform houses of Fira and Oia. Santorini holds a reputation for stunning panoramas, romantic towns and volcanic-sand beaches and it does not disappoint.

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    Accommodation

    Enigma Suites4 star

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    Activities

    SantoriniOptional Activity

    FiraOptional Activity

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Thera

Day 11

Departure Day

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Departure Day

This morning after breakfast, it will be time to say goodbye to Santorini as your Greek Islands tour comes to an end. Your driver will pick you up and take you to the airport, then you'll catch a domestic flight back to Athens.

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Thera to Santorini Airport

    Plane from Santorini Airport to Athens International Airport

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Thera

Included in Price

  • 10 nights accommodation
  • 8 activities
  • 10 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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