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15-Day Jewels of Greece

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Overview

Uncover the jewels with a hint of decadence on this luxurious exploration of the best places to visit in Greece including a Delphi and Athens trip!

Staying in four-star and five-star hotels, you'll hop between central and southern Greece on both the mainland and the islands. Throughout your trip, you'll have lots of time to relax and embrace the refineries of your accommodation and the beauty that surrounds it.

While travelling, you'll have a mixture of tours that include food and wine tastings as well as historic tours around the ancient sites –and even both at the same time– to keep you on your feet and ensure that there is something for everyone while travel through the true jewels of Greece!
Outdoors & Nature
Sightseeing
Culture & Arts
Cruising
Food & Drink

Itinerary

Day 1

Athens Trip Begins!

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Athens Trip Begins!

Today your Athens trip beings! After arriving in Athens, you will be met by a member of the team and transferred by private vehicle to your hotel. After settling in, you will enjoy a free day to relax after your long journey. You may wish to explore the eclectic Plaka neighbourhood while in search for a taverna to eat in.

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    Accommodation

    Coco-Mat Athens BC5 star

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    Athens

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    Private Driver from Athens International Airport to Athens

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    Destinations

    Athens

Day 2

Discover Athens in a Walking Tour

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Discover Athens in a Walking Tour

On your Athens trip today you'll explore all the city has to offer while accompanied by a local, in guided walking tour. Free evening. In Athens, you can time travel through millennia, visiting the romantic ruins of ancient temples and museums. Every corner highlights the complexity of Greek history and culture. From the infinite ancient sites to the omnipresent Ottoman-inspired culinary delights and the touches and fragrant spices from Asia.

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    Accommodation

    Coco-Mat Athens BC5 star

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    Activities

    Athens Highlights Walking Tour

    Panathenaic Stadium

    Temple of Olympian Zeus

    Athens NightlifeOptional Activity

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    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Athens

Day 3

The Acropolis and Wine

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The Acropolis and Wine

On this special day, you will enjoy a private guided 4-hour walking tour of both the Acropolis and the Acropolis Museum. This could be followed by an exclusive private wine tasting session, where you will taste eight of the best Greek wines while tasting traditional Greek delicacies. This is an amazing experience during your time in Athens! Your hotel pick up and drop off is included.

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    Accommodation

    Coco-Mat Athens BC5 star

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    Activities

    Acropolis of Athens

    Acropolis Private Walking Tour

    Acropolis Museum

    Dionysian Grapes Wine Tasting

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    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Athens

Day 4

Olympia via Mycenae

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Olympia via Mycenae

Depart via the coastal National highway for Epidaurus to visit the ancient theatre, world-famous for its outstanding acoustics. Then, enter Argolis, land of Homer’s Golden Mycenae, a major centre of Greek civilization and a military stronghold that dominated much of southern Greece. See the Cyclopean Walls, the Lion’s Gate, the Royal Tombs, including Agamemnon and Clytemnestra's, and the Treasury of Atreus. In the afternoon, depart for Olympia, through the cities of Tripolis and Megalopolis.

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    Accommodation

    Arty Grand Hotel5 star

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    Activities

    Journey from Athens to Olympia

    Corinth Canal

    Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus

    Mycenae

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    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Athens

    Decentralized Administration of Peloponnese, Western Greece and the Ionian

    Epidavros

    Archea Olimpia

Day 5

Tour Olympia and Drive to Delphi

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Tour Olympia and Drive to Delphi

Today, your Athens tip comes to an end but first you'll meet your guide for a wonderful tour to the archaeological site of Olympia, with the Temple of Zeus, the Temple of Hera, the altar of the Olympic flame, the Stadium and the Archaeological Museum. Then depart via to Rion, crossing the Corinthian Bay on the new suspension bridge to Antirion. From there on, head along the coastal road to Delphi. In the afternoon, visit the picturesque mountain village of Arachova.

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    Accommodation

    Apollonia Hotel3 star

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    Activities

    Archaeological Site of Olympia

    Temple of Hera

    Archaeological Museum of Olympia

    Arachova

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    Private Driver from Olympia to Delphi

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    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Archea Olimpia

    Decentralized Administration of Peloponnese, Western Greece and the Ionian

    Arachova

    Delphi

Day 6

Delphi and onto Kalabaka

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Delphi and onto Kalabaka

Enjoy the monument of the Argive Kings, the temple of Pronaia, the treasury of the Athenians, the Athenian Stoa, the Polygonal Wall, the monument of Platea and the Temple of Apollo, famous for its Oracle. You'll also the Delphi Museum with its spectacular exhibits, including the frieze of the Treasury of the Siphnians, the Naxian Sphinx, the Statue of Antinoos the metopes of the Athenian treasury, the famous bronze Charioteer, and many other artefacts! Continue to Kalabaka via Central Greece.

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    Accommodation

    Divani Meteora Hotel4 star

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    Activities

    Delphi Tour

    Delphi Archaeological Site

    Delphi Archaeological Museum

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Delphi to Kalabaka

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    Breakfast

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    Delphi

    Decentralized Administration of Thessaly and Central Greece

    Kalabaka

Day 7

The Meteora Monasteries

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The Meteora Monasteries

Leave in the morning for nearby Meteora to visit the breathtaking Byzantine monasteries. This majestic UNESCO World Heritage Site is home to more than 20 rock monasteries. Discover the natural beauty and the deep cultural vibes of this area. Return to Athens late in the afternoon passing the heroic monument of Leonidas at Thermopylae. Once you arrive, you will be privately transferred to your hotel.

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    Accommodation

    Coco-Mat Athens BC5 star

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    Activities

    Meteora Monasteries

    Thermopylae

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Kalabaka to Athens

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    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Kalabaka

    Decentralized Administration of Thessaly and Central Greece

    Thermopylae

    Athens

Day 8

Arrive in Chania

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Arrive in Chania

After a short morning flight, you will arrive at Chania and be privately transferred to your hotel. After settling in, you will enjoy an amazing authentic Cretan cooking experience! An extraordinary journey through Cretan flavours, while exploring the real Cretan way of life. Up in the high peaks of the White Mountains, you will prepare traditional and extremely tasty homemade dishes. Enjoy some free time in the evening.

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    Cretan Renaissance4 star

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    The Real Cretan Cooking Experience

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    Transportations

    Plane from Athens to Crete

    Private Driver from Heraklion Airport N. Kazantzakis to Chania

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    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Athens

    Chania

Day 9

Food and Wine Tour of Chania

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Food and Wine Tour of Chania

Explore Chania today accompanied by a local in a fantastic private cultural food and wine tour in the Old Town!

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    Cretan Renaissance4 star

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    Activities

    Chania Walking Tour

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    Breakfast

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    Chania

    Crete Region

Day 10

The Best Beaches in the World

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The Best Beaches in the World

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 lagoon of Balos. 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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    Accommodation

    Cretan Renaissance4 star

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    Activities

    Full-Day Cruise to Balos and Gramvoussa Beaches

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Cretan Renaissance to Kissamos

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    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Chania

    Crete Region

Day 11

Rethymno and Heraklion

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Rethymno and Heraklion

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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    Accommodation

    Dom Boutique Hotel4 star

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    Activities

    Rethymnon

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Chania to Rethimno

    Private Driver from Rethimno to Heraklion

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    Breakfast

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    Chania

    Rethimno

    Heraklion

Day 12

Explore Santorini

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Explore Santorini

After a short high-speed ferry trip from Heraklion, you will reach Santorini island. Upon arrival, you will be privately transferred to your hotel. After settling in, you will enjoy an executive private Santorini guided tour combining walking, short drives with some of the most beautiful backgrounds in the world. Visit a small traditional village, enjoy wine in one of the best Santorinian wineries, visit the Prophet Elias Mount for panoramic photo opportunities and enjoy dinner in Oia village!

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    Accommodation

    Santorini Princess Spa Hotel5 star

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    Activities

    Santorini Highlights Guided Tour

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    Transportations

    Ferry from Heraklion to Thera

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    Meals

    Breakfast and dinner

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    Destinations

    Heraklion

    Imerovigli

    Decentralized Administration of the Aegean

Day 13

Free Day on Santorini

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Free Day on Santorini

This is your first free day on Santorini! You are free to relax in the hotel, explore the chora, just 4 km away, or hop between the many paradise beaches you are just a stone throw away from. Remember that we are always available for suggestions on how to spend your time on this wonderful island! Your guide will be at hand to make some recommendations based on your interest.

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    Accommodation

    Santorini Princess Spa Hotel5 star

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    Activities

    SantoriniOptional Activity

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    Breakfast

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    Imerovigli

    Thera

Day 14

Sunset Cruise in Santorini

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Sunset Cruise in Santorini

You'll have the morning free to enjoy your hotel facilities or explore the island. In the afternoon, embark on an unforgettable 5-hour catamaran sunset caldera cruise with a full meal and drinks on board, making this one of the most special days of your vacation! Your cruise will take you to one of the most spectacular sunset spots on the island, voted some of the top in the world.

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    Accommodation

    Santorini Princess Spa Hotel5 star

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    Activities

    FiraOptional Activity

    Sunset Catamaran Cruise

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    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Imerovigli

    Thera

    Ormos Ammoudiou

Day 15

Say Goodbye to Greece

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Say Goodbye to Greece

Today, after having exchanged farewell wishes, you will be privately transferred to Santorini airport for the short early morning flight to Athens, in time to catch your flight back home.

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    Transportations

    Plane from Thera to Athens

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Imerovigli

Included in Price

  • 14 nights accommodation
  • 25 activities
  • 14 breakfasts and 1 dinner
  • Licensed English speaking guides

Not Included in Price

  • Airport transfer
  • Alcohol beverages
  • Domestic flights
  • Entrance fees
  • Entry visas / airport departure tax
  • Gratuities
  • Ground transportation
  • International flights
  • Laundry
  • Personal expenses
  • Travel insurance
  • Trekking permits
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