Greece: Athens, Santorini & Crete
$2470
per personHistory & Heritage: Sun-Drenched Ruins & Epicurean Traditions.
This immersive 7-day journey blends legendary ancient history with rich rustic cultural experiences. After exploring the iconic monuments of Athens, venture south to the dramatic caldera of Santorini to witness the world-famous Oia sunset and tour the prehistoric settlement of Akrotiri. Your adventure culminates on Crete, an island steeped in myth and delicious culinary heritage. Go deep into the Cretan countryside to ignite your senses with exclusive tastings of estate olive oils, local raki, and heritage wines. It is the ultimate escape for those who want to pair breathtaking sightseeing with authentic local flavors.
Acropolis, Timeless History Above the Modern World
7 Days, 6 Nights: Athens, Santorini, Heraklion
Your tour package includes:
- ‣ 6 nights in hand-picked hotels
- ‣ 6 breakfasts and 1 lunch
- ‣ 3 excursions through Greece’s most iconic city and islands
- ‣ Private Airport and Ferry Terminal – Hotel Transfers
- ‣ High Speed Ferries Athens – Santorini – Heraklion (Standard Class)
- ‣ Entrances to museums, landmarks, and more per itinerary
Included Excursions
- ‣ Acropolis, Parthenon & Acropolis Museum Guided Tour with Entry Tickets
- ‣ Santorini Island Tour with Oia Sunset, and Akrotiri Excavations
- ‣ Cretan Wines, Olive Oil, Raki and Food Tour
- ‣ Optional Add-on: Traditional Greek Show in Plaka with Dinner
Athens City & Acropolis
Parthenon at sunset
Iconic Oia village with its blue domed houses
Santorini’s towering volcanic caldera walls showcase Red and Black Lava Cliffs.
Olive groves on Crete island
Venetian Fort, Heraklion Harbor
GREECE TOUR ITINERARY
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🛏️ 2 NIGHTS IN ATHENS
DAY 1: ARRIVE ATHENS, GREECE
At Athens airport you’ll be met and transferred to your hotel.
Optional Add-on: Start your vacation with a Traditional Greek Show in Plaka with Dinner (group, 4 hours in the evening).
Experience a vibrant Athenian evening in the heart of Plaka, a historic neighborhood right at the foot of the Acropolis. Indulge in a delicious traditional Greek dinner at a taverna, complete with captivating live music and folk dances by performers in colorful costumes.
Note: Your flight must arrive by 3 pm to enjoy this add-on evening excursion on Day 1, otherwise partake this dinner with dance performance on Day 2.
Meals: None
DAY 2: ACROPOLIS, PARTHENON & ACROPOLIS MUSEUM GUIDED TOUR
Acropolis, Parthenon & Acropolis Museum Guided Tour with skip the line (group, 4 hours in the morning). This efficient expert-guided half-day tour brings ancient history to life by hitting all of the Acropolis’s bucket-list monuments and its world-class museum in just four hours, giving you a deep connection to Greece’s golden age while keeping your rest of the day wide open.
Explore the iconic Acropolis and Acropolis Museum. Visit Theatre of Dionysus, Asklepieion of Athens, Odeon of Herodes Atticus, Propylaea, Temple of Athena Nike and Erechtheion. Conclude the tour at the Parthenon and gaze at its breathtaking structure. Discover the iconic monuments of the Acropolis.
Meals: Breakfast
🛏️ 2 NIGHTS IN SANTORINI
DAY 3: ATHENS - SANTORINI BY FERRY
Hotel check-out and travel by morning ferry to Santorini, which is arguably the best-known and most breathtaking of all of the Greek islands. 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 CITY TOUR WITH OIA SUNSET, AND AKROTIRI EXCAVATIONS
Today, join Santorini City Tour with Oia Sunset, and Akrotiri Excavations entry (8 hours in the morning). This comprehensive tour effortlessly pairs Santorini’s deep history and dramatic panoramic views with local wine tasting and the island’s iconic Oia sunset, offering a perfectly curated full-day experience without the stress of planning the logistics yourself.
Explore Akrotiri’s Minoan Bronze Age settlement, Emporio village with windmills and castles, and Perissa Black Sand Beach for lunch (at your own cost) and a swim. Enjoy a tasting of local Santorinian wines. Visit the Monastery of Prophet Elias (Profitis Ilias) which is a historic 18th century fortress-style monastery located at the island’s highest point and offers panoramic views. Witness the iconic Oia sunset.
🍴 Meals: Breakfast
🛏️ 2 NIGHTS IN HERAKLION
DAY 5: SANTORINI – HERAKLION, CRETE
Check-out and 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: CRETAN WINES, OLIVE OIL, RAKI AND FOOD TOUR
Explore Crete’s food culture and tradition, visit Skalani and Thrapsano (small group, full day). Skalani is a picturesque hill village renowned for its exquisite vineyards and world-class wineries, while Thrapsano is celebrated as the “metropolitan center of pottery” where artisans continue a 4,000-year-old Minoan tradition of crafting massive clay storage jars. Taste fresh olive oil at an olive mill. Tour an organic winery with wine tasting, enjoy raki at a distillery, and discover pottery-making in a charming traditional village. Along the way, enjoy local snacks, lunch and scenic views.
🍴 Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
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 before your flight home.
- ‣The duration and start time of excursions are subject to change without prior notice.
Optional Add-ons:
- ‣ Excursion related transfers.
- ‣ Additional hotel nights are available at each city.
- ‣ Standard double room is included with your tour. Room upgrades available in the same hotel. Classic 3-star and deluxe 5-star hotels are available, please advise the budget.
6-Night Accommodation
Greece Tour Itinerary
🛏️ 2 NIGHTS IN ATHENS
DAY 1: ARRIVE ATHENS, GREECE
At Athens airport you’ll be met and transferred to your hotel.
Optional Add-on: Start your vacation with a Traditional Greek Show in Plaka with Dinner (group, 4 hours in the evening).
Experience a vibrant Athenian evening in the heart of Plaka, a historic neighborhood right at the foot of the Acropolis. Indulge in a delicious traditional Greek dinner at a taverna, complete with captivating live music and folk dances by performers in colorful costumes.
Note: Your flight must arrive by 3 pm to enjoy this add-on evening excursion on Day 1, otherwise partake this dinner with dance performance on Day 2.
🍴 Meals: None
DAY 2: ACROPOLIS, PARTHENON & ACROPOLIS MUSEUM GUIDED TOUR
Acropolis, Parthenon & Acropolis Museum Guided Tour with skip the line (group, 4 hours in the morning). This efficient expert-guided half-day tour brings ancient history to life by hitting all of the Acropolis’s bucket-list monuments and its world-class museum in just four hours, giving you a deep connection to Greece’s golden age while keeping your rest of the day wide open.
Explore the iconic Acropolis and Acropolis Museum. Visit Theatre of Dionysus, Asklepieion of Athens, Odeon of Herodes Atticus, Propylaea, Temple of Athena Nike and Erechtheion. Conclude the tour at the Parthenon and gaze at its breathtaking structure. Discover the iconic monuments of the Acropolis.
🍴 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 – on this Greek Island tour. 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 CITY TOUR WITH OIA SUNSET, AND AKROTIRI EXCAVATIONS
Today, join Santorini City Tour with Oia Sunset, and Akrotiri Excavations entry (8 hours in the morning). This comprehensive tour effortlessly pairs Santorini’s deep history and dramatic panoramic views with local wine tasting and the island’s iconic Oia sunset, offering a perfectly curated full-day experience without the stress of planning the logistics yourself.
Explore Akrotiri’s Minoan Bronze Age settlement, Emporio village with windmills and castles, and Perissa Black Sand Beach for lunch (at your own cost) and a swim. Enjoy a tasting of local Santorinian wines. Visit the Monastery of Prophet Elias (Profitis Ilias) which is a historic 18th century fortress-style monastery located at the island’s highest point and offers panoramic views. Witness the iconic Oia sunset.
🍴 Meals: Breakfast
🛏️ 2 NIGHTS IN HERAKLION
DAY 5: SANTORINI – HERAKLION, CRETE
Check-out and 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: CRETAN WINES, OLIVE OIL, RAKI AND FOOD TOUR
Explore Crete’s food culture and tradition, visit Skalani and Thrapsano (small group, full day). Skalani is a picturesque hill village renowned for its exquisite vineyards and world-class wineries, while Thrapsano is celebrated as the “metropolitan center of pottery” where artisans continue a 4,000-year-old Minoan tradition of crafting massive clay storage jars. Taste fresh olive oil at an olive mill. Tour an organic winery with wine tasting, enjoy raki at a distillery, and discover pottery-making in a charming traditional village. Along the way, enjoy local snacks, lunch and scenic views.
🍴 Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
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 before your flight home.
- ‣ Excursion duration and start time are subject to change without prior notice.
Optional Add-ons:
- ‣ Excursion Transfers.
- ‣ Additional hotel nights are available at each city.
- ‣ Standard double room is included with your tour. Room upgrades available in the same hotel. Classic 3-star and deluxe 5-star hotels are available, please advise the budget.
Fixed Date Departures
- ‣ 4-Star Hotels | Double Room (2 Persons)
- ‣ Price per person (Land Only)
- ‣ Tuesday – Monday
| Departure Date | Price |
| 2026 | |
| Sep 1, 2026 | $3,115 |
| Oct 6, 2026 | $3,030 |
| 2027 | |
| Apr 6, 2027 | $3,080 |
| May 4, 2027 | $2,470 |
| Jun 1, 2027 | $2,615 |
| Jul 6, 2027 | $2,565 |
| Aug 3, 2027 | $2,615 |
| Sep 7, 2027 | $2,745 |
| Oct 5, 2027 | $2,665 |
- ‣ Save more: Enjoy an exclusive discount when you pay in full at the time of booking.
- ‣ Custom rooms & upgrades: Please inquire for single or triple room rates, as well as 3-star or 5-star hotel options.
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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 | Premium 4-Star Hotels |
| Athens |
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| Santorini |
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| Heraklion, Crete |
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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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Fixed Date Departures
- ‣ 4-Star Hotels | Double Room (2 Persons)
- ‣ Price per person (Land Only)
- ‣ Tuesday - Monday
| Departure Date | Price |
| 2026 | |
| Sep 1, 2026 | $3,115 |
| Oct 6, 2026 | $3,030 |
| 2027 | |
| Apr 6, 2027 | $3,080 |
| May 4, 2027 | $2,470 |
| Jun 1, 2027 | $2,615 |
| Jul 6, 2027 | $2,565 |
| Aug 3, 2027 | $2,615 |
| Sep 7, 2027 | $2,745 |
| Oct 5, 2027 | $2,665 |
- ‣ Save more: Enjoy an exclusive discount when you pay in full at the time of booking.
- ‣ Custom rooms & upgrades: Please inquire for single or triple room rates, as well as 3-star or 5-star hotel options.
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 and blackout dates may apply during applicable major holidays. Surcharge dates: Easter Holiday, 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.
- ‣ 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.
Inclusions
- ‣ Private Airport/Ferry Terminal - Hotel Transfers
- ‣ Hand-Picked Hotel Accommodations
- ‣ Daily Breakfast and 1 lunch
- ‣ English-speaking Local Guide
- ‣ Entrance Fees to Monuments & Attractions per Itinerary
- ‣ Athens – Santorini - Heraklion High Speed Ferries (subject to availability) in Standard class
Exclusions
- ‣ International Airfare
- ‣ Departure 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 30% 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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