This 15-day itinerary has you visiting the five most cosmopolitan islands in Greece where you will get to experience the best of Greek culture, history and have an exciting sun-fuelled adventure!
Begin your Greek island trip stepping back in time and admiring the ancient attractions of Athens before jetting off to Paros where you can enjoy swimming in sunbather's paradise and stroll around Parikia's history-filled streets.
Spend some time in two of Greece's most coveted islands, Mykonos and Santorini, for some adventurous cruises around the Aegean sea and some of the most incredible sunsets of the Mediterranean.
Your final Greek destination will be Crete, the birthplace of the oldest civilisation in Europe! Tour the old cities of Chania and Rethymnon, two of the most beautiful and romantic cities in Crete, walk around the narrow streets overlooking the ocean and taste the famous Cretan cuisine at one of the traditional taverns for the ultimate authentic experience.This 15-day itinerary has you visiting the five most cosmopolitan islands in Greece where you will get to experience the best of Greek culture, history and have an exciting sun-fuelled adventure!
Begin your Greek island trip stepping back in time and admiring the ancient attractions of Athens before jetting off to Paros where you can enjoy swimming in sunbather's paradise and stroll around Parikia's history-filled streets.
Spend some time in two of Greece's most coveted islands, Mykonos and Santorini, for some adventurous cruises around the Aegean sea and some of the most incredible sunsets of the Mediterranean.
Your final Greek destination will be Crete, the birthplace of the oldest civilisation in Europe! Tour the old cities of Chania and Rethymnon, two of the most beautiful and romantic cities in Crete, walk around the narrow streets overlooking the ocean and taste the famous Cretan cuisine at one of the traditional taverns for the ultimate authentic experience.
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Itinerary
Day 1
Arrival in Athens
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Welcome to Greece! Upon arrival at Athens International Airport, a driver will be waiting to collect you at the arrivals hall and will transfer you to your hotel in the centre of Athens. The rest of the afternoon is free for you to relax after your trip or to spend some time exploring the capital. Soak up the culture and architecture that is present in every street1
Accommodation
Athens Cypria Hotel★3 star
Activities
AthensOptional Activity
Transportations
Private Driver from Athens International Airport to Athens
Destinations
Athens
Day 2
Athens Sightseeing and Cape Sounio Tour
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Today you will go on a full-day tour to see Athens' most interesting sights and learn more about the fascinating history of the capital of Greece. You will visit the Panathinaiko Stadium where the first Olympic Games were held, the famous Acropolis and the National Gardens amongst others. After enjoying lunch in the vibrant district of Plaka, you will head to Cape Sounio, also known as the ancient Greek temple of Poseidon.
Accommodation
Athens Cypria Hotel★3 star
Activities
Athens City and Cape Sounio Tour
Meals
Breakfast
Destinations
Athens
Day 3
Greek Island Trip to Paros Island
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This morning you will be picked up from your hotel to begin your Greek island trip by catching a ferry to Paros island. You will arrive at Paros port around 11:30, where a driver will transfer you to your hotel. You have the rest of the afternoon free to explore Paros at your leisure. You can take a stroll around Parikia’s streets and admire the traditional Greek architecture, and later on, you can have some dinner or a drink or buy some local products and souvenirs.
Accommodation
Contaratos Beach Hotel★4 star
Activities
ParosOptional Activity
Transportations
Private Driver from Athens to Piraeus port
Ferry from Piraeus port to Paros
Private Driver from Paros to Paros
Destinations
Athens
Naousa
Paros
Day 4
Cruise to Antiparos and Despotico
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Today you have a free day in Paros. You can choose to stay on the island and explore its charming streets, or you have the option to take a full-day cruise to visit Antiparos and Despotico. These two small islands are located southwest of Paros, and make for a wonderful day trip. You will go sailing along the Aegean Sea, making numerous stops to go swimming and enjoying a Greek barbeque onboard.
Accommodation
Contaratos Beach Hotel★4 star
Activities
Antiparos and Despotiko CruiseOptional Activity
Destinations
Naousa
Antiparos
Day 5
Journey to Naxos
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Today you have one last morning free in Paros before heading to the port of Paros around noon to catch a short one-hour ferry to your next destination: Naxos island. Upon arriving, a driver will greet you and take you to your hotel next to the beach of Agia Anna. You can enjoy some swimming here or relax at the hotel and later in the afternoon take a stroll to the town of Naxos for some dinner, shopping and drinks.
Accommodation
Naxos Resort
Activities
ParosOptional Activity
NaxosOptional Activity
Transportations
Private Driver from Paros to Paros port public beach
Ferry from Paros to Naxos
Private Driver from Naxos to Naxos
Destinations
Naousa
Paros
Naxos Palace Hotel
Naxos
Day 6
Naxos Highlights
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Today you have the day free to explore Naxos at your own pace or you have the option to take a guided tour that will take you to the most interesting attractions around the island. With your local guide, you will journey to Byzantine churches, picturesque villages in the mountains and visit local artisans over six hours to catch a glimpse into what local life is like in Naxos.
Accommodation
Naxos Resort
Activities
Naxos Highlights TourOptional Activity
Destinations
Naxos Palace Hotel
Naxos
Day 7
Travel to Beautiful Mykonos
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After breakfast at your hotel, you have the morning free to explore Naxos for one last time before heading to the port and catching a short one-hour ferry to Mykonos. Once you arrive, a driver will transfer you to your hotel for check in. In the afternoon you can take a stroll around Little Venice or walk around the narrow streets of Matoyianni. This is one of the most famous islands of Greece and is renowned for its stunning beaches and vibrant nightlife.
Accommodation
Mykonos Kosmoplaz Beach Resort Hotel★4 star
Activities
NaxosOptional Activity
Mykonos TownOptional Activity
Transportations
Private Driver from Naxos to Port Of Naxos
Ferry from Naxos to Mikonos
Destinations
Naxos Palace Hotel
Naxos
Platis Gialos
Mikonos
Day 8
Day Trip to Delos Island
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Today you are free to enjoy some time exploring Mykonos by yourself, or you have the option of taking a guided tour to the sacred island of Delos, the birthplace of two of the most important ancient Greek gods, Apollo and Artemis. Here you will learn about this UNESCO World Heritage site and you will get to visit ancient homes, market places and temples dedicated to the ancient gods.
Accommodation
Mykonos Kosmoplaz Beach Resort Hotel★4 star
Activities
Delos Island CruiseOptional Activity
Destinations
Platis Gialos
Decentralized Administration of the Aegean
Day 9
Journey to Santorini
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This morning you have a few hours to explore the whitewashed streets of Mykonos and the beautiful boutique shops here. After lunch, you will be transferred to the port to catch a 2.5-hour ferry to the stunning island of Santorini. A driver will meet you and take you to your hotel to check in. The rest of the evening is free for you to enjoy dinner or a drink at one of the many places located on the rocks above the sea.
Accommodation
Mykonos Kosmoplaz Beach Resort Hotel★4 star
Rose Bay Hotel★4 star
Activities
Mykonos TownOptional Activity
SantoriniOptional Activity
Transportations
Private Driver from Mikonos to Mykonos New Port
Ferry from Mikonos to Thera
Destinations
Platis Gialos
Mikonos
Kamari
Thera
Day 10
Santorini Sunset Cruise
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This morning you have some free time to discover the beauty of Santorini as you wish. You can take a trip to southern Santorini, where you'll find charming traditional villages and beautiful black sand beaches. In the afternoon, you will embark on an exciting sunset cruise around the Santorini volcano, and you will get a chance to watch the sunset from your boat, as you sail across the Aegean Sea. This is sure to be the highlight of your trip!
Accommodation
Rose Bay Hotel★4 star
Activities
SantoriniOptional Activity
Southern SantoriniOptional Activity
Santorini Sunset Volcano CruiseOptional Activity
Destinations
Kamari
Thera
Decentralized Administration of the Aegean
Day 11
Santorini Akrotiri and Winery Tour
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Today you have another free day in Santorini to spend as you wish. You have the option to take a tour of the excavation site of Akrotiri and embark on a wine tasting tour around the surrounding villages. You will spend some time in Pyrgos village, the highest point of the island, before heading to a local Santorini winery with fantastic views of the ocean. After you'll go to Akrotiri, one of the most important archaeological sites in Greece.
Accommodation
Rose Bay Hotel★4 star
Activities
Akrotiri, Santorini Villages and Wine TourOptional Activity
Meals
Breakfast
Destinations
Kamari
Thera
Day 12
Santorini and Journey to Crete
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You will have one last morning on this stunning island before departing to Crete. You can explore Santorini as you wish. A suggestion is to hike the popular Caldera Trail between Fira to Oia, where you will be treated to breathtaking views along the way. In the afternoon, you'll head towards the port to catch a ferry to Crete. The journey will take around two hours, and once you arrive, a driver will be waiting to transfer you to your hotel.
Accommodation
Olive Green Hotel★4 star
Activities
SantoriniOptional Activity
Hike the Caldera TrailOptional Activity
Transportations
Private Driver from Thera to Όρμος Αθηνιού Θήρας
Ferry from Thera to Crete Region
Private Driver from Heraklion to Crete Region
Meals
Breakfast
Destinations
Kamari
Thera
Decentralized Administration of the Aegean
Heraklion
Day 13
Tour of Chania and Rethymno
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Today you have the option of visiting two of the most beautiful and romantic cities in Crete: the city of Chania and the city of Rethymno. You will visit the old town of both cities, with your guide explaining the interesting history of each site you visit. You will make a stop at one of the traditional tavernas to taste typical Cretan cuisine before returning to Heraklion late in the afternoon.
Accommodation
Olive Green Hotel★4 star
Activities
ChaniaOptional Activity
RethymnonOptional Activity
Meals
Breakfast
Destinations
Heraklion
Chania
Rethimno
Day 14
Knossos Archaeological Site and Travel Back to Athens
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This morning you will go on a tour to the largest archaeological site on Crete: the Palace of Knossos and the Archaeological Museum of Heraklion. Here you will have the unique opportunity to learn about the rich lifestyle which began circa 2000 BC and was typified by magnificent monumental buildings and a complex social structure. After the tour, you will be transferred to the airport in Crete to catch a short flight back to Athens.
Accommodation
Athens Cypria Hotel★3 star
Activities
Knossos Tour
Palace of Knossos
Transportations
Private Driver from Knossos to Heraklion Airport N. Kazantzakis
Plane from Crete Region to Athens
Private Driver from Athens International Airport to Athens
Meals
Breakfast
Destinations
Heraklion
Knossos
Athens
Day 15
Departure From Athens
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It's time to bid farewell to Greece after a wonderful two weeks of making memories! After breakfast at your hotel, a private car will be waiting to take you to the airport in time to catch your departing flight home.
Transportations
Private Driver from Athens to Athens International Airport
Meals
Breakfast
Destinations
Athens
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What’s included?
14 nights accommodation
3 activities
6 breakfasts
Domestic flights
Ground transportation
What’s not included?
Airport transfer
Alcohol beverages
Entrance fees
Entry visas / airport departure tax
Gratuities
International flights
Laundry
Licensed English speaking guides
Personal expenses
Travel insurance
Trekking permits
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Benefits of this trip
Greece in 15 days
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