9-Day Athens, Santorini & Crete

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The best way to see Athens is a walking tour and today you will do just that with an expert local guide. You can feel the vibes, explore every sense and meet the locals! You will start the day by walking to the Acropolis Hill where you’ll enjoy a guided tour to Parthenon, the Erectheion and the surrounding monuments. You'll then explore Athens Central Market, the Plaka neighbourhood, Syntagma Square, Zappeion Hall, the Temple of Olympian Zeus and the Hadrian Arch.

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Today, you'll say goodbye to Athens and travel to Santorini. Your driver will meet you at your hotel and take you to the port to catch your ferry to Santorini. Upon arrival, you'll have the rest of the day free to spend as you wish. You can walk through the villages of Oia, Fira and Imerovigli and board a traditional Greek boat to visit the red and black beaches. You can also visit volcanic wineries sampling a variety of wines along with local cheeses and Santorini’s famous tomato paste.

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Today, you'll have the whole day to relax. In the evening, you'll take the opportunity for a sunset sail on a luxury catamaran with a BBQ dinner and drinks. As you sail around the island, you'll enjoy this tranquil journey and enjoy the splendid views from the catamaran as it sails around Santorini. Swim and snorkel in the blue sea and indulge in a delicious barbecue dinner prepared onboard with grilled seafood.

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Today, you will learn all about the delicious wines produced on the island of Santorini. This tour will take you to the heart of the island to discover its unspoilt side. Starting from the serene village of Megalochori where historical mansions and old traditional houses unfold through pirate hideaways next to wine canavas. You'll visit impressive churches and rock formations and enjoy a wine tasting at the end of the day.

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This morning, you'll venture off on a journey in search of the origins of Atlantis. Your morning tour will begin with a visit to the Excavations, a prehistoric village from the Bronze Age, frozen in time by ash during the Minoan volcanic eruption 3,600 years ago. This is said to be the origin of Atlantis. Afterwards, you'll continue to Pyrgos, said to be the former capital of Santorini and home to the best-preserved medieval settlement on the island.

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Today, you'll cruise to your next destination, Greece’s largest island, Crete. The island of Crete is a culinary paradise with friendly people and amazing sites. You'll arrive at the port of Heraklion, the capital of Crete! It is one of the Mediterranean region’s most fascinating and vibrant cities full of places to discover. You can explore the city and perhaps visit one of the famous waterparks in the area.

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Today, you'll explore the religious, cultural and political centre of the Minoan civilisation, Knossos Palace. The Minoans worshipped the mother goddess symbolising the blossoming of nature, fertility and wellbeing. Knossos is the largest Bronze Age archaeological site on Crete. Today, you'll visit the maze of work. Whilst here, your journey to ancient Crete will continue with a performance in a stone-built, open-air theatre.