11-Day Explore Crete and Athens

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Begin your day by exploring the Venetian-built city with a cultural Chania Old Town food and wine guided walking tour which is exactly as it sounds! You'll explore the town while stopping in bars and delicatessens to get to the heart of Cretan hospitality and culture. Your evening will be free to continue this exploration, or you may wish to make the most of the hotel's facilities.

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Another extraordinary day for you, since today you will enjoy a semi-private cruise to Balos Lagoon and Gramvousa Island, some of the best beaches in the world! Board the boat to set out on the cruise to the breathtaking Balos Lagoon. One of the top 10 beaches in the world, the natural beauty of the white and pink sand of Balos lagoon is unparalleled. The small island of Gramvoussa is your next stop. Don’t miss the chance to visit the Venetian-built castle of Gramvoussa!

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Your free day in Chania is yours to enjoy! Relax in any of the fantastic bars on the waterfront and do not miss the chance to enjoy the extraordinary local cuisine and, of course, the numerous small traditional shops! Chania is a charming town that is incredibly relaxing to explore. Alternatively, you may wish to make the most of the hotel's facilities.

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After a 60-minute morning drive in your private vehicle, you will reach the magnificent seaside town of Rethymno, where you will enjoy some free time to take a walk and maybe have lunch at a wonderful seafood local restaurant, before continuing on your way to the capital of Crete island, Heraklion. You'll check into your hotel and have time to explore your surroundings.

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In a day to remember, you will have the privilege to visit the marvellous, 4,000-year-old Knossos Palace, the oldest town in Europe, followed by the extraordinary Archaeological Museum of Heraklion, one of the largest and most important museums in Greece; it is among the most important museums in Europe! It houses representative artefacts from every period of Cretan prehistory and history, covering a chronological span of over 5,500 years from the Neolithic period to Roman times.

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You will be privately transferred to fabulous Elounda for three days of relaxing in absolute peace! Your amazing hotel will offer you unforgettable moments next to the sea. During your stay, you will also enjoy a traditional Cretan culinary lesson at the village of Kritsa. Elounda is a peaceful village that offers the true luxury of being an exclusive serene resort far from the crowds.

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Spend your day relaxing in the hotel by spending a day by the pool. Elounda is a resort town that still retains its small village feel with the charming addition of exuberant luxury. Stroll along the cobbled stone streets, dine in fine restaurants and feel absorb the splendour of ultimate relaxation. Tonight, you can enjoy some cocktails as the sun sets the sky on fire.

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Once a small village, Elounda is a fishing village fronted by an old harbour. Although, not fronted by a beach, there are many surrounding Elounda that are still within walking distance of your hotel. In the evening, you may wish to browse the boutique shops in search of some unique souvenirs from the many artisans of the area.

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After a short morning flight from Heraklion, you will reach Athens and be privately transferred to your hotel. After settling in, on this special day, you will take a private guided four-hour walking tour of both the Acropolis and the Acropolis Museum. As an option, you could have an executive wine tasting session where you will taste eight of the best Greek wines of the last decade, accompanied by local delicacies, cheeses and smoked hams!