Greece: Athens, Santorini, Heraklion, Chania in Winter
$2250
per personEmbark on a captivating journey through Greece during the winter season (October to March). Commence your adventure in Athens, where ancient wonders await your exploration. Sail to the famous island of Santorini in the Aegean Sea, where the iconic Oia village unveils its enchanting beauty. Next, set foot on Crete, Greece’s largest island. The ancient towns of Heraklion and Chania offer an amazing blend of history and culture.
This memorable journey allows you to savor the Aegean atmosphere at a leisurely pace. Embrace the tranquility of winter, as each destination reveals its distinct beauty without the summer crowds.
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9 Days, 8 Nights: Athens, Santorini, Heraklion, Chania
ⓘ Every Thursday Fixed Date Departures Includes hotels, daily breakfast, guided excursion, driver, admission fees, and airport transfers
ⓘ Independent Tour Combines the ease of guided excursions with a bit of extra free time and flexibility.
ⓘ October to March Every Year
Premium
⭐⭐⭐⭐ Hotels +Athens City Tour + Santorini Day Tour with Oia Sunset + Chania Old Town Walking Tour
Athens Included Option
Option 1: Epidaurus & Mycenae Full Day Tour or Option 2: Delphi Full Day Tour OR
ⓘ Upgrade
⭐⭐⭐⭐ ⭐Hotels OR You pick your departure dates with personalizations
Parthenon at sunset
Archaeological Ruin in Mycenae
Epidaurus Theatre, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Oia, Santorini
Venetian Fort, Heraklion Harbor
Chania Old Port, Crete
8 Night Accommodation
Itinerary
DAY 1: ARRIVE ATHENS, GREECE
At Athens airport you’ll be met and transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day is free.
🛏️. 3 Nights in Athens 🍴 Meals: None
DAY 2: ATHENS CITY ORIENTATION TOUR WITH ACROPOLIS MUSEUM
Half-day ancient Athens city group tour including Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Greek Parliament building, Presidential Palace, photo stop at Panathinaiko Stadium (where the first Olympic Games took place), Zappeion and Temple of Olympian Zeus, Athens Trilogy, National Garden, Hadrian’s Arc, St. Paul’s Church, Schliemann’s House (Numismatic Museum), Catholic Cathedral, Old Parliament, Constitution Square, Russian Orthodox Church and Acropolis (UNESCO World Heritage Site).
Note: Acropolis admission is not included.
🍴 Meals: Breakfast
DAY 3: ATHENS PERSONALIZED EXCURSION DAY
After breakfast, join one of the following options included in this tour.
OPTION 1: Epidaurus & Mycenae Full Day Tour (9-10 hours)
Visit the ancient city of Mycenae and the ancient theatre of Epidaurus.
Drive along the coastal road on the Saronic Gulf to reach the Corinth Canal that connects the two Greek seas – the Aegean Sea and the Ionian Sea. We then arrive at the ancient site of Mycenae, home to the kingdom of mythical king Agamemnon. You will visit the Treasury of Atreus (Tomb of Agamemnon), the Mycenaean Citadel with the Cyclopean Walls and the Lionesses Gate.
After lunch, a scenic drive through the fertile Argolic valley of orange and lemon groves. At Nafplio we stop to admire the Palamidi and Acronauplia Hills, and Bourtzi island in the middle of the harbor. We continue Epidaurus Theatre, a UNESCO World Heritage site. It is one of the best preserved classical Greek theatres and still used today due to its amazing acoustics.
OPTION 2: Delphi Full Day Tour (8-9 hour)
Immerse yourself in the myths and monuments of classical Greece on this full-day tour of Delphi. Explore the UNESCO-listed archeological site of Delphi with an expert guide and learn how the city was considered the ‘Center of the World’ in ancient Greece. Stand in awe before the dramatically situated Temple of Apollo, then discover long-lost wonders at the Delphi Archeological Museum, including the Charioteer of Delphi and the Sphinx of Naxos. After lunch in Delphi (at your own expense), visit the handicrafts towns of Arachova and Levadia on the way back to Athens.
🍴 Meals: Breakfast
DAY 4: ATHENS – SANTORINI FLIGHT
Hotel check-out and fly to the best-known and most breathtaking of all of the Greek islands – Santorini. 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.
🛏️. 2 Nights in Santorini 🍴 Meals: Breakfast
DAY 5: SANTORINI ISLAND TOUR WITH OIA SUNSET
Full day Santorini group excursion – This excursion takes you back to the Prehistoric Thera and 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. Blue Dome, Black Beach, Pyrgos, Prophet Elias and then watch the Santorini sunset.
🍴 Meals: Breakfast
DAY 6: SANTORINI – HERAKLION, CRETE (BY FLIGHT)
Hotel check-out and proceed to the airport to fly to Heraklion, Crete. Arrive and check-in to your hotel. The rest of the day is free. Explore the Venetian Fort and local restuarants on your own.
🛏️. 1 Nights in Heraklion🍴 Meals: Breakfast
DAY 7: HERAKLION TO CHANIA
Hotel check-out and transfer east to Chania. Chania is known for its 14th-century Venetian harbor, narrow streets and delightful waterfront restaurants. At the harbor entrance is a 16th-century lighthouse with Venetian, Egyptian and Ottoman influences.
You can visit the Agora on your own, which is the central market of Chania and a lively place where you can find local products, such as cheese, honey, olive oil, herbs, and souvenirs. Taste traditional dishes such as dakos (bread with tomato and cheese), kalitsounia (cheese pies), boureki (zucchini and potato pie), or lamb with stamnagathi (wild greens).
🛏️. 2 Nights in Chania 🍴 Meals: Breakfast
DAY 8: CHANIA WALKING TOUR
Explore Chania old town with a local guide (1.5 hours). A walking tour to see the Venetian and Ottoman monuments in the historic part of Chania Old Town.
The rest of the day is free.
🍴 Meals: Breakfast
DAY 9: DEPART CRETE –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.
*The duration and start time of excursions are subject to change without prior notice.
Every Thursday Fixed Date Departures (Except Surcharge Date. Land Only)
- Guaranteed Departure with 2 Persons
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$2250 + Airfare |
| Year 2025 | |
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$2250 + Airfare |
- ‣ Required Add-Ons: Domestic Air Fare Athens-Santorini (from US$110), Santorini-Heraklion (from US$170)
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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.
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| Athens |
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| Santorini |
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| Heraklion |
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| Chania |
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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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Every Thursday Fixed Date Departures (Except Surcharge Date. Land Only)
- Guaranteed Departure with 2 Persons
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| Year 2024 | |
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$2250 + Airfare |
| Year 2025 | |
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$2250 + Airfare |
- ‣ Required add-on: Domestic Air Fare Athens-Santorini (from US$110), Santorini-Heraklion (from US$170), Heraklion-Athens(from US$100)
- ‣ Prices are in USD and are inclusive of all applicable taxes but do not include airfare.
- ‣ Prices are per person based on double occupancy. A special rate for single travelers is available on request - please inquire.
- ‣ 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.
Flex Date Tours (Land Only. Choose Your Dates)
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| 2024 | Oct 1 - Dec 31 | Please Enquire | Please Enquire |
| 2025 | Jan 1 – March 31 | Please Enquire | Please Enquire |
- ‣ Available from October 2024 - March 2025
Flex Date Tour Price Details
- ‣ Daily departures.
- ‣ 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 1-4, Easter, Memorial weekend, Independence Day weekend, Labor Day weekend, Thanksgiving weekend, Dec 16 - 31 and selected local 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.
Flight Add-On
- ‣ We work with all major airlines for the best routes and competitive pricing.
- ‣ The nearest arrival airport is Athens Airport (ATH)
- ‣ The nearest departure airport is Heraklion Airport (HER)
- ‣ Contact us for more detail and pricing.
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
Exclusions
- ‣ International Air Fare
- ‣ Domestic Air Fare Athens-Santorini, Santorini-Heraklion
- ‣ 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 45% 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..
- ‣ 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
- ‣ Pre-tour hotel night
- ‣ Post-tour hotel night
- ‣ Note: must be booked with your tour reservation
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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