This ten-night vacation takes in the best of Athens and the Greek Islands, letting you relax in style!
See the best of the most popular islands on this Greek islands itinerary, including Mykonos, Santorini and Crete, as well as the best of Athens with a blend of relaxing days and visiting lots of places of interest.
Dance the night away in Mykonos, drink in the view in Santorini and take in the charm of Crete. This package gives you a luxurious ten-day break, free from stress and giving as much or as little to do as you wish.This ten-night vacation takes in the best of Athens and the Greek Islands, letting you relax in style!
See the best of the most popular islands on this Greek islands itinerary, including Mykonos, Santorini and Crete, as well as the best of Athens with a blend of relaxing days and visiting lots of places of interest.
Dance the night away in Mykonos, drink in the view in Santorini and take in the charm of Crete. This package gives you a luxurious ten-day break, free from stress and giving as much or as little to do as you wish.
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Itinerary
Day 1
Begin Your Greek Islands Itinerary in Athens
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On arrival in Athens, you will be met by your English-speaking driver who will transfer you by air-conditioned car to your central Athens hotel. You have the rest of what is left of the day to do as you please before the tour starts. Once you have settled in and freshened up, make your way to the nearby Plaka, at the foot of the Acropolis, where you can have your first taste of the real Athens. There are plenty of traditional restaurants and tavernas in the area.
Accommodation
Athens Gate Hotel★4 star
Activities
Athens
Transportations
Private Driver from Athens International Airport to Athens
Destinations
Athens
Day 2
Athens City Tour & Free Time
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After you have had breakfast, you will be collected for a tour of Athens. With an English-speaking guide, you will visit the city's main ancient and modern sites, showcasing the contrasts of ancient, mythical, political and modern. You'll visit Syntagma Square, the Panathenaic Stadium, the Presidential Palace and more. You'll end the tour at the mighty Acropolis of Athens. You will return in the late afternoon and the rest of the day will be free; perhaps you could visit Athens Central Market.
Accommodation
Athens Gate Hotel★4 star
Activities
Athens Private Walking Tour
Panathenaic Stadium
Temple of Olympian Zeus
Acropolis of Athens
Acropolis MuseumOptional Activity
Athens Central MarketOptional Activity
Meals
Breakfast
Destinations
Athens
Day 3
Athens to Mykonos
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After breakfast and check out, your driver will transfer you to Piraeus for your hydrofoil voyage to Mykonos. Once you arrive in Mykonos, you will be taken to your hotel. Mykonos is well known as a cosmopolitan party island and your choices of things to do are endless. You have the next three days to discover just how fun and fascinating this rocky outcrop of an island can really is. Getting orientated in the maze-like streets is an adventure in itself.
Accommodation
Petinos Beach Hotel★5 star
Transportations
Private Driver from Athens to Piraeus port
Ferry from Athens to Mikonos
Private Driver from Mikonos to Petinos Beach Hotel
Meals
Breakfast
Destinations
Athens
Platis Gialos
Day 4
Free Day to Explore Mykonos
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For a small island, there is a lot to do in Mykonos. The beaches are found all over the island, from the quieter, more family-friendly Platys Yialos, to the happening and club atmosphere of Paradise and Super Paradise, the beaches in Mykonos are stunning and a must-do. You can either rent a moped, catch a bus or a taxi to get to the beach. Alternatively, wander the famous maze-like streets in Mykonos Town and enjoy the party scene come nightfall.
Accommodation
Petinos Beach Hotel★5 star
Activities
Free Day in Mykonos
Mykonos TownOptional Activity
Paradise & Super Paradise BeachOptional Activity
Meals
Breakfast
Destinations
Platis Gialos
Mikonos
Decentralized Administration of the Aegean
Day 5
Day Trip to Delos & Free Time in Mykonos
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No trip to Mykonos is complete without a visit to Delos, the island which is the true heart of the Cyclades Islands. Going down to the old port in the morning, you can take the short ride to Delos, where you will be transported into life as it was over 1,000 years ago. Delos is uninhabited, but the ruins that remain are a fascinating insight into one of the most advanced civilisations at the time. On your return to Mykonos town, you are free to do as you please.
Accommodation
Petinos Beach Hotel★5 star
Activities
Sacred Island of Delos
Transportations
Boat from Mikonos to Delos
Boat from Delos to Mikonos
Meals
Breakfast
Destinations
Platis Gialos
Delos
Day 6
Mykonos to Santorini
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Your Greek island itinerary continues today. After breakfast and check out, your driver will transfer you to the port for your journey to Santorini. On arrival, you will be transferred to your hotel. This is the jewel in the crown of all Greek Islands, a stunning vista of sheer cliff faces diving into the deep blue sea. Once you have settled into your hotel, head into Thira for a meal on the edge of the caldera, talking your dinner as the sun goes down. It will be an evening to remember.
Accommodation
Belvedere Suites★3 star
Activities
SantoriniOptional Activity
Transportations
Private Driver from Mykonos to Mykonos New Port
Ferry from Mikonos to Thera
Private Driver from Thera to Belvedere Hotel Santorini
Meals
Breakfast
Destinations
Platis Gialos
Regina Mare
Thera
Day 7
Free Day in Santorini
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There is a very real possibility that you will not want to leave your hotel balcony and pool due to the spectacular view you have in front of you. Santorini is the perfect place to relax, swim and look out over the Caldera during the day. However, if you are a little more adventurous, there is plenty to see and do. Travel to the south of the island and discover the black sand beaches, so unique to Santorini. Take an afternoon trip out up to Oia and watch the world's most beautiful sunsets.
Accommodation
Belvedere Suites★3 star
Activities
Free Day in Santorini
FiraOptional Activity
Meals
Breakfast
Destinations
Regina Mare
Thera
Day 8
Another Day to Explore Santorini or Relax
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Why not make today a day to remember? Take the chance to go and see the volcano in the centre of the caldera that should not be missed. You can arrange a tour out to the volcano and the nearby hot springs. How many opportunities will you get to see a live volcano? This is your last full day on Santorini, so make the most of it. Dinner at a caldera side restaurant at sunset is once again a must-do activity. Then, you can dance the evening away in one of Thira's many clubs. It is all up to you.
Accommodation
Belvedere Suites★3 star
Activities
SantoriniOptional Activity
MegalochoriOptional Activity
Southern SantoriniOptional Activity
Monastery of the Prophet EliasOptional Activity
Meals
Breakfast
Destinations
Regina Mare
Thera
Megalochori
Decentralized Administration of the Aegean
Moni Profitou Iliou
Day 9
Santorini to Crete
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Today is another travelling day. After breakfast and check out, your representative will transfer you to the port for your hydrofoil journey to Heraklion, Crete, home to an amazing array of things to do and see. Once you arrive in Heraklion, our representative will transfer you in luxury to your accommodation. You can find dinner at a local taverna or restaurant near to your hotel and get an idea of what you would like to do on this amazing island; your options are almost endless.
Accommodation
GDM Megaron Hotel★5 star
Activities
HeraklionOptional Activity
Transportations
Private Driver from Belvedere Hotel Santorini to Santorini Port Super Shuttle
Ferry from Thera to Heraklion
Private Driver from Heraklion port to GDM Megaron Hotel
Meals
Breakfast
Destinations
Regina Mare
Heraklion
Day 10
Free Day to Explore Crete
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Crete is one of the largest and most populated of the Greek Islands, so your choices of things to do on this amazing island is endless. The option to sit and relax by your hotel's pool is always there, but this is your chance to see some of the most beautiful towns in Greece. Wondering the old towns of Chania or Agios Nikolaos. You can take in the archaeological marvel of Knossos, one of modern civilisation's most ancient sites.
Accommodation
GDM Megaron Hotel★5 star
Activities
Crete
ChaniaOptional Activity
Agios NikolaosOptional Activity
Palace of KnossosOptional Activity
Meals
Breakfast
Destinations
Heraklion
Agia Pelagia
Chania
Agios Nikolaos
Knossos
Day 11
Departure Day
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This is the end of your wonderful Greek islands itinerary. After breakfast, your driver will pick you up to transfer you to the airport. There, you will catch your flight to Athens and connect to your international flight back home.
Transportations
Private Driver from Crete Region to Chania International Airport "Ioannis Daskalogiannis"
Plane from Chania International Airport "Ioannis Daskalogiannis" to Athens International Airport
Meals
Breakfast
Destinations
Heraklion
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What’s included?
10 nights accommodation
5 activities
10 breakfasts
Airport transfer
Domestic flights
Entrance fees
Ground transportation
Licensed English speaking guides
What’s not included?
Alcohol beverages
Entry visas / airport departure tax
Gratuities
International flights
Laundry
Personal expenses
Travel insurance
Trekking permits
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