Athens, Santorini, Crete
$1785
This Greek adventure kicks off in Athens and explores Crete, Santorini and other glittering island gems in the Aegean Sea. Discover the treasures of an ancient world before spending glorious days getting lost in the labyrinthine lanes of old towns. You’ll combine your love for history with laid-back island life, visiting volcano craters, idyllic coves, seaside cafés and ancient forts. Enjoy the local cuisine and wines throughout your journey.
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10 Days, 8 Nights: Athens, Santorini, Heraklion
ⓘ Instant Savings $75 – $200 discount when you book by March 9
ⓘ Fixed Departure Tour Includes ferries, hotels, daily breakfast, tour guide, driver, admission fees, and airport/port transfers
Classic (Included)
⭐ ⭐⭐ Hotels + Athens & Acropolis (Group)
Premium +$85
⭐ ⭐⭐ ⭐ Hotels +Athens & Acropolis (Group)
Deluxe +$1950
⭐⭐ ⭐⭐ ⭐ Hotels + Athens Evening Excursion (Private) + Athens & Acropolis (Private) + ‣ Santorini Volcano, Hot Springs and Thirassia (Group) + Santorini Spirit (Private) + Spinalonga Island (Group)
Athens Acropolis
Parthenon at sunset
Deep Dive in Santorini Villages
Volcano of Santorini
Venetian Fort, Heraklion Harbor
The Rock of Spinalonga
8 Night Accommodation
Classic ⭐⭐⭐ & Premium ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Itinerary
Day 1: Major N. America Airport – Athens
Depart from your USA or Canadian airport to fly to Athens. Night on board the aircraft.
*If your flight departs in the early morning hours, you must arrive at the airport the night before the departure day i.e. early Friday morning means Thursday night!
Day 2: Arrive Athens, Greece
At Athens airport you’ll be met and transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day is free.
🛏️. 2 Nights in Athens 🍴 Meals: None
ⓘ Add-on: Start your vacation with a group evening excursion of Athens, beginning with a short panoramic drive through the city center and onto the slopes of the sacred hill to admire the illuminated Acropolis (UNESCO World Heritage Site). Then a pleasant walk through the narrow picturesque streets of Plaka, the old city. Continue to a Greek Tavern for a traditional dinner and a performance of live music and Greek Folk Dances in traditional costumes (based on arrival time).
Available every Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Saturday and includes dinner.
Day 3: Athens City, Acropolis & Acropolis Museum
Half-day group ancient Athens city tour including the Acropolis and Acropolis Museum. Visit the renowned Acropolis (UNESCO World Heritage Site) including Propylaea gateway, Temple of Athena Nike, Parthenon, Erechtheion with its Porch of Maidens and New Acropolis Museum. Photo stops at Panathinaiko Stadium where the first Olympic Games took place, Zappeion and Temple of Olympian Zeus and other attractions.
🍴 Meals: Breakfast
Day 4: Athens – Santorini By Ferry
Check-out and travel by hydrofoil 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.
🛏️. 3 Nights in Santorini 🍴 Meals: Breakfast
Day 5: Santorini
Full day at leisure.
🍴 Meals: Breakfast
ⓘ Add-on: Volcano And Hot Springs Excursion – Today we sail on a traditional boat (group excursion) to small islands that are home to volcanos, hot springs and traditional villages. Visit the crater of the active volcano on the island of Nea Kameni (“new burnt” in Greek) for 1.5 hours. Then sail to Palea Kameni, “old burnt”, where thermal springs provide natural warm-water bathing. The surrounding water and beaches may be cold, and winds can be daunting. Your visit will be about 30 minutes long. 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 about 1.5-2 hours to explore on your own. For example, discover Manolas village by walking up winding stairs (250 steps) or by a donkey ride; taste some of the traditional Santorinian cuisine on your own; or enjoy a swim.
ⓘ Add-on: Full day Santorini group excursion – This excursion takes you back to the Prehistoric Thera to the myth of Lost Atlantis. Continue to the natural beauties of Santorini and its much-praised wine and food. Visit Akrotiri Excavations, Red beach and Prehistoric Museum. Wine tasting with Lunch, Blue Dome, Black Beach, Pyrgos, Prophet Elias and watch the Santorini sunset.
Day 6: Santorini
Full day at leisure.
🍴 Meals: Breakfast
ⓘ Add-on: Santorini Spirit – A half day group excursion. From wine and wine-based spirits to beer, you discover spirit making on the island through impressive and unique premises. Delve into the secrets of wine making in a one-of-a-kind “labyrinth” wine museum. Taste local wines and learn about one of Santorini’s signature products in a unique underground cave. Take a guided tour of a beer brewery.
Day 7: Santorini – Crete (By Catamaran)
Check-out and proceed to the port to board the catamaran for Heraklion, Crete. Arrive and check-in to your hotel. The rest of the day is free.
🛏️. 3 Nights in Heraklion 🍴 Meals: Breakfast
DAY 8: Crete
Full day at leisure.
🍴 Meals: Breakfast
Day 9: Crete
Full day at leisure.
🍴 Meals: Breakfast
ⓘ Add-on: A full day group Spingaloga Island excursion on the sparkling waters of Mirabello Bay in east Crete. Lunch included.
Transfer to Elounda village 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.
Continue on your cruise across Mirabello bay to Kolokytha island to swim, relax and enjoy a delicious barbeque lunch under the Cretan sun.
On your return, a 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.
Day 10: Depart Heraklion –Arrive In N. America
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 before your flight home.
Deluxe ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Itinerary
Day 1: Major N. America Airport – Athens
Depart from your USA or Canadian airport to fly to Athens. Night on board the aircraft.
*If your flight departs in the early morning hours, you must arrive at the airport the night before the departure day i.e. early Friday morning means Thursday night!
Day 2: Arrive Athens, Greece | Evening Excursion, Greek Dinner Show
At Athens airport you’ll be met and transferred to your hotel. The rest of the afternoon is free.
Start your vacation with a private evening excursion of Athens, beginning with a short panoramic drive through the city center and onto the slopes of the sacred hill to admire the illuminated Acropolis (UNESCO World Heritage Site). Then a pleasant walk through the narrow picturesque streets of Plaka, the old city. Continue to a Greek Tavern for a traditional dinner and a performance of live music and Greek Folk Dances in traditional costumes (based on arrival time).
🛏️. 2 Nights in Athens 🍴 Meals: Dinner
Day 3: Athens City, Acropolis & Acropolis Museum
Half-day private ancient Athens city tour including the Acropolis and Acropolis Museum. Visit the renowned Acropolis (UNESCO World Heritage Site) including Propylaea gateway, Temple of Athena Nike, Parthenon, Erechtheion with its Porch of Maidens and New Acropolis Museum. Photo stops at Panathinaiko Stadium where the first Olympic Games took place, Zappeion and Temple of Olympian Zeus and other attractions.
🍴 Meals: Breakfast
Day 4: Athens – Santorini By Ferry
Check-out and travel by hydrofoil 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.
🛏️. 3 Nights in Santorini 🍴 Meals: Breakfast
Day 5: Santorini | Volcano And Hot Springs Excursion
Today we sail on a traditional boat (group excursion) to small islands that are home to volcanos, hot springs and traditional villages. Visit the crater of the active volcano on the island of Nea Kameni (“new burnt” in Greek) for 1.5 hours. Then sail to Palea Kameni, “old burnt”, where thermal springs provide natural warm-water bathing. The surrounding water and beaches may be cold, and winds can be daunting. Your visit will be about 30 minutes long. 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 about 1.5-2 hours to explore on your own. For example, discover Manolas village by walking up winding stairs (250 steps) or by a donkey ride; taste some of the traditional Santorinian cuisine on your own; or enjoy a swim.
🍴 Meals: Breakfast
Day 6: Santorini | Santorini Spirite Tour
Santorini Spirit – A half day private excursion. From wine and wine-based spirits to beer, you discover spirit making on the island through impressive and unique premises. Delve into the secrets of wine making in a one-of-a-kind “labyrinth” wine museum. Taste local wines and learn about one of Santorini’s signature products in a unique underground cave. Take a guided tour of a beer brewery.
🍴 Meals: Breakfast
Day 7: Santorini – Crete (By Catamaran)
Check-out and proceed to the port to board the catamaran for Heraklion, Crete. Arrive and check-in to your hotel. The rest of the day is free.
🛏️. 3 Nights in Heraklion 🍴 Meals: Breakfast
DAY 8: Crete
Full day at leisure.
🍴 Meals: Breakfast
Day 9: Crete | Spinalonga Island Excursion
A full day excursion on the sparkling waters of Mirabello Bay in east Crete.
Private transfer to Elounda village for a short cruise (group excursion) 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.
Continue on your cruise across Mirabello bay to Kolokytha island to swim, relax and enjoy a delicious barbeque lunch under the Cretan sun.
On your return, a 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, Lunch
Day 10: Depart Heraklion –Arrive In N. America
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 before your flight home.
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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 | Deluxe Class |
| Athens |
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| Santorini |
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| Heraklion |
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| Athens |
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Accommodation Classification
- COMFORT ⭐⭐⭐- 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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Fixed Date Departure (Land Only)
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| 2023 | Apr 11 - Apr 20 | $1,785 + Air | $2,050 + Air | $3,795+ Air |
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| 2023 |
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$1,885 + Air | $2,255 + Air | $4,060 + Air |
| 2023 | Jun 6 – Jun 15 | $1,985 + Air | $2,255 + Air | $4,060+ Air |
| 2023 |
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$2,090 + Air | $2,480 + Air | $4,270 + Air |
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$1,885 + Air | $2,050+ Air | $3,795 + Air |
- * Airfare prices and flight schedules shown are indicative only. Actual prices and schedule will be available at flight booking.
- ‣ Required add-on: domestic airfare Heraklion - Athens. Indicative fare from $85, actual price available at tour booking.
- ‣ 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 and blackout dates may apply during applicable major holidays. 2022 blackout dates: Jan 1-10, April 16-24, June 1-15, Dec 16-31, and major holidays. 2023 blackout dates: Dec 16-31 and major 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.
Flex Date Tours (Land Only. Choose Your Dates)
- ‣ Please inquire
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
- ‣ International Air Fare & Ferries
Exclusions
- ‣ Domestic Air Fare from Heraklion, Crete to Athens
- ‣ 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 40% of the land 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..
- ‣ Monthly installment plan is available - please inquire.
- ‣ Credit card fee for American Express and non-US issued credit card is 1%. No charge for most other credit cards.
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Optional Add-Ons (must be booked with your tour reservation)
- ‣ Pre-tour hotel night
- ‣ Post-tour hotel night
- ‣ Day 2: Athens Evening Excursion (Group, Classic & Premium only) US$140 pp
- ‣ Day 5: Santorini Volcano, Hot Springs and Thirassia (Group, Classic & Premium only) US$95 pp
- ‣ Day 5:Santorini Island Day Tour (Group, Classic & Premium only) US$255 pp
- ‣ Day 6:Santorini Spirit (Group, Classic & Premium only) US$190 pp
- ‣ Day 9: Spinalonga Island (Group, Classic & Premium only) US$115 pp
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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