Greece: Athens, Santorini, Crete
$1835
per personThis delightful Greek adventure kicks off in Athens and then explores Crete, Santorini and other glittering island gems in the Aegean Sea. Discover the treasures of the ancient world before spending glorious days getting lost in the labyrinthine lanes of old island towns. You’ll combine your love for history with laid-back island life.
Visit volcano craters, idyllic coves, seaside cafés and ancient forts. Enjoy delicious local cuisine and wines throughout your journey.
7 Days, 6 Nights: Athens, Santorini, Heraklion
ⓘ Daily Departures Includes high-speed ferries, hotels, daily breakfast, 1 dinner, guided excursions, private airport & ferry port transfers.
ⓘ Semi-Independent Guided Tour Combines the ease of guided excursions with a bit of extra free time and flexibility.
Trip Highlights
Athens Dinner with Dance Performance, Acropolis, Parthenon & Acropolis Museum Guided Tour, Santorini Caldera Cruise Excursion, Spingaloga Island and Agios Nikolaos Excursion
Classic from $2350
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Premium from $2520
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Deluxe from $2950
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Pre and Post Tour Hotel Nights and Customization
Athens Acropolis
Parthenon at sunset
Iconic Oia village with its blue domed houses
Venetian Fort, Heraklion Harbor
Boat excursion to the volcanic caldera of Santorini
The Rock of Spinalonga
6 Night Accommodation
Itinerary
🛏️. 2 NIGHTS IN ATHENS
DAY 1: ARRIVE ATHENS, GREECE | DINNER WITH GREEK DANCE PERFORMANCE
At Athens airport you’ll be met and transferred to your hotel.
Start your vacation with a traditional Mediterranean dinner and Greek dance performance in Plaka (group, 3.5 hours @7:45pm).
Enjoy a fun night out with traditional Greek dancing and music. Sample delicious Mediterranean cuisine with an assortment of hot and cold appetizers, a Greek salad, and a main course with different types of meats to choose from (vegetarian options are also available). The live music program will be followed by a traditional dance show that will last until about midnight.
Note: Your flight must arrive by 3 pm to enjoy this evening excursion on Day 1, otherwise partake this dinner with performance on Day 2.
🍴 Meals: Dinner
DAY 2: ACROPOLIS, PARTHENON & ACROPOLIS MUSEUM GUIDED TOUR
Visit the key famous attractions of ancient and modern Athens on this half-day group tour, including admission tickets for the Acropolis and Acropolis Museum (group, 4 hours @ 9am).
Go deeper into ancient Greece at the iconic Acropolis and its museum. A certified guide shares an in-depth perspective on the ancient sites. See the Acropolis, preserved original statues, and friezes.
🍴 Meals: Breakfast
🛏️. 2 NIGHTS IN SANTORINI
DAY 3: ATHENS – SANTORINI BY FERRY
Check-out and travel by high-speed ferry (morning) to arguably the best-known and most breathtaking of all of the Greek islands – Santorini. Upon arrival transfer to the hotel for check-in. The rest of the day is free.
Believed by some to be the lost continent of Atlantis, this historic and unimaginably picturesque island is situated on the edge of a submerged volcano. Stand high on the cliffs to admire the incredible views of the white Cycladic houses with blue painted windows that have inspired artists over the ages. During your free time, sample the distinguished local wines and sunbathe on one of its many beautiful beaches which are home to transparent azure waters, with black, red or white sand depending on which beach you visit.
🍴 Meals: Breakfast
DAY 4: SANTORINI CALDERA CRUISE EXCURSION
Today we sail on a traditional boat to small islands that are home to volcanos, hot springs and traditional villages (group, 6 hours @9:45am). Start at Nea Kameni (“new burnt” in Greek), a volcanic island, where you’ll have time to walk around the island and swim in its hot springs.
The next destination is Therasia Island and its typical Cycladic village. Tiny houses of various colors give a special character to these small settlements. You have time to explore on your own. For example, discover Manolios village by walking up winding stairs (250 steps) or by a donkey ride; taste some of the traditional Santorini cuisine on your own; or enjoy a swim. Then sail back to Santorini.
🍴 Meals: Breakfast
🛏️. 2 NIGHTS IN HERAKLION
DAY 5: SANTORINI – HERAKLION, CRETE
Check-out and proceed to the port to board the high-speed ferry for Heraklion, Crete in the afternoon. Arrive and check-in to your hotel. The rest of the day is free.
🍴 Meals: Breakfast
DAY 6: SPINGALOGA ISLAND EXCURSION
A full day group Spingaloga Island excursion on the sparkling waters of Mirabello Bay in east Crete. (group, 8 hours @7:30am)
Transfer to Elounda village on the shores of Mirabello Bay for a short cruise across the clear blue waters to reach the tiny island of Spinalonga. A guided tour explores the island and its 16th century Spinalonga Fort “The Rock” (tentative UNESCO Heritage Site) which was used by the Venetians and the Turkish Ottoman Empire, and later as a Leper colony.
Stop at the picturesque town of Agios Nikolaos (Saint Nicholas) where you may take a stroll around the ‘bottomless” lake, the pretty harbor, cosmopolitan shops and tree-lined avenues.
🍴 Meals: Breakfast
DAY 7: DEPART HERAKLION –END OF TOUR
After breakfast, transfer to Heraklion Airport (HER) for your flight home. Most flights arrive back in North America the same day.
🍴 Meals: Breakfast
*Hotel check-out time is generally around 11 am. If your flight departs in the evening or past midnight, we suggest you consider adding a post-tour hotel night during booking, to be comfortable and well rested
*The duration and start time of excursions are subject to change without prior notice.
Daily Departures (Land Only)
- Guaranteed Departure with 2 Persons
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| Apr 1 – Oct 31 | $1,835 + Air | $2,100 + Air | $2,550 + Air |
Hotels
We carefully handpick our hotels to ensure they provide you with the best comfort and experience. For Private Tours, you may request a specific hotel as one of the customizable options.| Destination | Classic | Premium | Deluxe |
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| Santorini | Sunshine Hotel |
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| Heraklion | Kastro Hotel |
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- * Hotels mentioned are subject to availability at the time of reservation.
- * Standard double room is included with your tour. Room upgrade available in the same hotel.
Accommodation Classification
- CLASSIC ⭐⭐⭐- 3-Star Hotels or Equivalent Accommodations
- PREMIUM ⭐⭐⭐⭐- 4-Star Hotels or Equivalent Accommodations
- DELUXE ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐- 5-Star Hotels or Equivalent Accommodations
Hotel Check-in and Check-out
Pre-Tour Hotel Add-on and Post-Tour Hotel Add-on
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Daily Departures (Land Only)
- Guaranteed Departure with 2 Persons
| Year 2025 |
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| Apr 1 – Oct 31 | $1,835 + Air | $2,100 + Air | $2,550 + Air |
Flex Date Tour Price Details
- ‣ Prices are in USD and are inclusive of all applicable taxes but do not include airfare.
- ‣ Prices are per person based on double occupancy. Special rates for single travelers or larger groups are available on request - please inquire.
- ‣ Seasonal surcharges may apply during applicable major holidays. Surcharge dates: Jan 1-10, Dec 20-31, and major local holidays.
- ‣ Note that tour prices vary according to season. If your tour straddles two seasons then each portion will be priced according to that season.
- ‣ If the hotels mentioned are unavailable then similar properties will be substituted. You will be advised of any changes to the price.
- ‣ This tour operates with a minimum of 2 guests. Excursion group size varies from 12 - 50 people.
- ‣ For all group excursions: The travelers have to join at a designated meetup point, which will be advised upon confirmation. Optional addon for local transfer from hotel to the meetup point is available during booking.
Inclusions
- ‣ Private Airport/Ferry Terminal Transfers
- ‣ Hotel Accommodations
- ‣ Daily Breakfast and Selected Meals (See tour plan for details)
- ‣ English-speaking Local Guide
- ‣ Entrance Fees to Monuments & Attractions per Itinerary
- ‣ High-Speed Ferries (subject to availability)
Exclusions
- ‣ International Airfare
- ‣ Domestic Airfare from Heraklion, Crete to Athens
- ‣ For all group excursions: The travelers have to join at a designated meetup point, which will be advised upon confirmation. Optional addon for local transfer from hotel to the meetup point is available during booking.
- ‣ Tourism Tax per room per night paid directly to the hotels (for example between 3-4 Euros)
- ‣ Travel Insurance
- ‣ Medical Expenses
- ‣ Visa Fee (if applicable. Free visa-on-arrival for American & Canadian)
- ‣ Gratuity
- ‣ Personal Expenses
Deposit
- ‣ A deposit of 75% of the tour price is due within 3 days of booking confirmation. Full payment to be made 70 days prior to the departure date.
- ‣ The airfare is due upon flight booking. Airfare and flight schedule shown are indicative only. Actual prices and schedule will be available at flight booking. All airfares are subject to change until paid in full at time of ticketing..
- ‣ Credit card fee for non-US issued credit card is 1%. No charge for most other credit cards.
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Optional Add-Ons
- ‣ Pre-tour hotel night
- ‣ Post-tour hotel night
Suggested Gratuity
- ‣ Local Guide: US $7 per person per day of sightseeing. US $4 per half day of sightseeing.
- ‣ Driver: US $5 per person per day of sightseeing. US $3 per half day of sightseeing.
- ‣ Gratuities may be paid in local currency or US dollars. You can tip the guides and drivers when they finish their assignment with you e.g. end of day, end of city stay, on departure, etc.
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