12 DAYS ATHENS | MYKONOS | SANTORINI | CRETE-GREECE
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Enjoy the diverse atmosphere of Athens combining the remarkable archaeological sites of Acropolis and House of Parliament and the Panathenaic Stadium, the place from where the Olympic Flame starts its journey to the cities of the Olympic Games. Sail to Mykonos with its magnificent beaches, white washed villages, local food and great shopping! Prepare to be enchanted in Santorini with stunning views and snow white washed houses perched on the edge of the cliff overlooking the Aegean Sea.
Your next destination is the largest city of Crete, Heraklion, must see the Knossos Palace, the center of the Minoan civilization, and the old city that lead you to the fortress that dominates the harbor.
Day 1
ATHENS
Arrival in Athens! Greet and transfer to your hotel. Day at leisure.
Day 2
ATHENS
After breakfast we will enjoy a definite must see for anyone, a Half Day Athens Sightseeing Tour with your guide. This tour offers a resume of the most important sites in Athens offering a variety of attractions ranging from classical ancient monuments to Modern Greek Monuments. Passing by the Temple of Olympian Zeus, Handrian’s Arch, the National Garden, the Parliament, the Presidential Palace with its Evzones and the tomb to the Unknown Soldier, we arrive in the Panathenean Stadium where we will have a quick stop to admire the stadium where the 1st modern Olympic Games took place. Continue passing by the Academy, the University, the National Library. On to Omonoia Square and its fountains, the Place of Constitution, the theater of Dionysos and arrive in Acropolis. Visit to the Propylea, the Temple of Apteros Nike, the Parthenon and the Erechteion.
Rest of the day at leisure.
Meal: Breakfast
Day 3
ATHENS / MYKONOS
Morning transfer to Piraeus port. Departure to Mykonos, arrival, and transfer to your selected hotel.
Meal: Breakfast
Day 4 & 5
MYKONOS
Free days in Mykonos promise to leave you breathless! Enjoy the marvelous beaches and the mesmerizing waters, merge into the island’s rare energy, admire the unique architecture, the white-washed streets, taste local or state of the art restaurants and get lost on to the ever lasting nightlife.
Meal: Breakfast
Day 6
MYKONOS / SANTORINI
Transfer to the port and departure to Santorini. Arrival in Santorini and transfer to your selected hotel.
Meal: Breakfast
Day 7 & 8
SANTORINI
Days at leisure to enjoy the unique views, the multi-colored beaches as well as the most romantic sunset in the world. Optional half day cruise to the small volcanic islands of Nea Kameni and Palea Kameni found in the center of the famous caldera and the hot springs with the orangey water where you will have free time for swimming. Do not leave the island without visiting its capital city, Fira town, with the beautiful, white-washed houses, the narrow streets and open-air cafes that cling on the steep cliff.
Meal: Breakfast
Day 9
SANTORINI / HERAKLION (CRETE)
Transfer to the port and departure to Crete. Arrival at Heraklion port, transfer to your selected hotel.
Meal:Breakfast
Day 10
HERAKLION (CRETE)
Free day to explore the biggest Greek island. Heraklion town, Agios Nikolaos, Chania, Elounda, Rethymo and the Gorge of Samaria are only a few of Crete's attractions. The archaeological treasures, the island's sandy beaches and the traditional Greek cuisine offered in its restaurants make Crete the ultimate vacation destination.
Meal: Breakfast
Day 11
HERAKLION (CRETE) / ATHENS
Transfer to the airport and flight back to Athens. Overnight in Athens.
Meal: Breakfast
Day 12
ATHENS / AIRPORT
Breakfast at the hotel and check in for your flight back.
Meal: Breakfast
The Package Includes:
- 3 nights hotel accommodation in Athens
- 3 nights hotel accommodation in Mykonos
- 3 nights hotel accommodation in Santorini
- 2 nights hotel accommodation in Heraklion (Crete)
- Daily Breakfast
- Half day Athens sightseeing including the Acropolis
- High Speed Ferry tickets Piraeus-Mykonos / Mykonos-Santorini / Santorini-Heraklion (Crete)
- Air plane tickets Heraklion (Crete) to Athens
- Entrance fees to the sites, during guided sightseeing tours
- All transfers as mentioned
Package Does Not Include:
- International or domestic flights
- Tips for the Guide/Driver/Assistant
- Travel Insurance
- City Tax/Climate Crisis Resilience Tax
- Lunches & Dinners during land tour and drinks
- Personal Expenses
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4* Hotel |
5* Hotel |
Athens |
Titania Hotel or Similar |
NJV Athens Plaza or Similar |
Mykonos |
Yiannaki Hotel or Similar |
San Marco Hotel or Similar |
Santorini |
Santorini Palace Hotel or Similar |
Splendour Hotel or Similar |
Heraklion |
Capsis Astoria Hotel or Similar |
Galaxy Hotel or Similar |
*subject to change to similar hotels due to availability