Starts and ends in Athens. Musts are Old City of Rhodes, Knossos Palace of Crete, sunset at Oia, beaches and night life in Mykonos. Tours Greek Island.

Itinerary

13

days
Athens, Mykonos, Santorini, Crete, Rhodes, Athens

Day 1: Arrive in Athens
Day 2: Half day city tour of Athens including the New Acropolis Museum
Day 3: Athens to Mykonos by Regular Ferry
Day 4: Free Day in Mykonos
Day 5: Mykonos to Santorini by High Speed Ferry
Day 6: Free Day in Santorini
Day 7: Santorini to Crete by High Speed Ferry
Day 8: Free Day in Crete
Day 9: Free Day in Crete
Day 10: Crete to Rhodes by Flight
Day 11: Free Day in Rhodes
Day 12: Free Day in Rhodes
Day 13: Rhodes to Athens Airport by Flight & Departure

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Day

1

Arrive in Athens

Arrive Athens Airport and meet your driver at the exit gate. Transfer to your hotel. Time at leisure.
According to Greek mythology, Athena and Poseidon competed for the title of the guardian of the city. They each offered a gift to gain favor of its people and the gods, but Athena’s olive tree was deemed more valuable than the salt water spring given by Poseidon, so her name was given to the city-state.
Overnight in Athens.

* No meals included.
** We will provide the arrival transfer according to your flight details.

Day

2

Half Day City Tour of Athens including the New Acropolis Museum

Morning guided visit of Acropolis, the new museum for Acropolis and sightseeing tour of the Greek Parliament building, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Adrian’s Arc, Temple of the Olympian Zeus, Zappeion Gardens, the Royal Palace, the Stadium, the Academy etc.
After the tour, transfer back to hotel. Free afternoon.
The magnificent Hotel Grande Bretagne, located in Syntagma Square, was used as a royal guesthouse in the 19th century, and it served as Nazi headquarters during the German occupation of Athens in World War II.
Overnight in Athens.

* Breakfast is included.

Day

3

Athens to Mykonos by Regular Ferry

Pick-up from your hotel and transfer to port. Take the ferry to Mykonos.
Arrive in Mykonos and transfer to your hotel. Time at leisure.
Mykonos is home to lots of Greek and European restaurants, but its perhaps most famous for its Mediterranean cuisine, fresh seafood and mezze dining culture.
Overnight in Mykonos.

* Breakfast is included.
** Please advise if you would like to take high-speed ferry or flight.

Day

4

Free Day in Mykonos

All day free to discover and enjoy the island.
Petros the Pelican was the official mascot of Mykonos for 60 years. Now it is, Peter the Pelican, you can come across in town centre.
Overnight in Mykonos.

* Breakfast is included.
** For optional daily tours please check our organized tours.

Day

5

Mykonos to Santorini by High Speed Ferry

Pick-up from your hotel and transfer to port. Take the high-speed ferry to Santorini.
Arrive in Santorini and transfer to your hotel. Time at leisure.
The volcanic landscape, the rugged cliffs, the wild nature and colorful beaches combined with its rich history and traditions make Santorini the gem of Greece.
Overnight in Santorini.

* Breakfast is included.

Day

6

Free Day in Santorini

All day free to discover and enjoy this breathtaking Greek island.
Jules Verne had visited Santorini and he mentioned this island in his novel "Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea".
Overnight in Santorini.

* Breakfast is included.
** For optional daily tours please check our organized tours.

Day

7

Santorini to Crete by High Speed Ferry

Pick-up from your hotel and transfer to port. Take the high-speed ferry to Crete.
Arrive Heraklion Port and transfer to your hotel. Time at leisure.
Heraklion the capital of Crete, is a huge city with a plethora of things to do at all hours.
Overnight in Crete.

* Breakfast is included.

Day

8

Free Day in Crete

Free day at leisure.
With its crystal clear waters, idyllic beaches and rich history, Crete is one of the most popular destinations in Europe.
Overnight in Crete.

* Breakfast is included.
** For optional daily tours please check our organized tours.

Day

9

Free Day in Crete

All day free to discover the town.
Cretan food is becoming more popular day by day. It’s healthy, fresh, simple, yet extremely flavourful and of course, downright delicious.
Overnight in Crete.

* Breakfast is included.

Day

10

Crete to Rhodes by Flight

Pick-up from your hotel and transfer to airport. Take the flight to Rhodes.
Arrive in Rhodes Airport and transfer to your hotel. Time at leisure.
This island has some of the best beaches, archaeological sites, restaurants and nightlife in Greece.
Overnight in Rhodes.

* Breakfast is included.

Day

11

Free Day in Rhodes

All day free to discover this medieval island of the Crusader Knights.
Overnight in Rhodes.

* Breakfast is included.
** For optional daily tours please check our organized tours.

Day

12

Free Day in Rhodes

All day free to discover the town.
Colossus of Rhodes was one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
Overnight in Rhodes.

* Breakfast is included.

Day

13

Rhodes to Athens Airport by Flight & Departure

Transfer to airport and take the flight back to Athens.
Arrive in Athens International Airport.
End of services.

* Breakfast is included.
** We will consider and check with you about the time you should be in Athens Airport before booking this flight.

Services

Included

  • All transfers, accommodations in chosen hotel category (with daily breakfast), ferry and domestic flight tickets as per itinerary.
  • Half day Athens sightseeing tour including transportation, entrance fees and professional guidance in English.

Excluded

  • All items of a personal nature (telephone calls, laundry, room service, personal insurance, optional tours, etc.).
  • Overnight taxes.

Dates

This tour program starts in Athens everyday from the beginning of April till the end of October depending on ferry availability.

In case you are interested in taking this tour between November and March, please kindly note that we will provide Mykonos/Santorini and Santorini/Crete connections by flight via Athens instead of ferries. Ferries between Mykonos/Santorini and Santorini/Crete do not operate during off-season.

Pricing

Pricing will be calculated according to your travel dates, number of participants and category of accommodations you would like to stay in. As soon as we receive your request, we will start working on details and then e-mail to you our proposal including itinerary, price and accommodations of the package with their websites for your convenience. If you have a certain budget, you can also tell us the approximate amount you would like to spend on this itinerary and then we will prepare the details considering your budget.

Notes

Can you customize this package according to our needs?
Sure, the program is fully flexible and any changes can be made according to your comments which will help us to create the perfect package for you. You can shorten or extend the itinerary, add or remove the days/destinations/tours or change the transportations (regular ferry/high speed ferry/flight).

How soon in advance should we book?
We strongly recommend our guests to book as early as possible to take the advantage of discounted rates and availabilities.

How can we book?
We have a secure payment website and you can pay by your credit card online. As alternative, you can also pay by bank transfer.

Do you need full payment at the time of booking?
A deposit is required at the time of booking. The balance is due 45 days prior to arrival. In case reservation is made within 45 days of arrival, the entire cost of the trip must be paid at the time of booking. Our agent will inform you about your payment plan.

How do we get the confirmation?
You will receive the confirmation of your bookings by e-mail with all services noted along including our local destination management contact details.

What is overnight tax?
As per the 1st of January 2018, all travelers that overnight at any accommodation in Greece, are subject to pay an “overnight tax” upon their check in or check out. Hotels are responsible to charge and receive the relevant amount directly from guests.
Overnight tax, payable on the spot, will be:
5* hotels: Euro 4 per room / per night
4* hotels: Euro 3 per room / per night
3* hotels: Euro 1,50 per room / per night
2* hotels: Euro 0,50 per room / per night
1* hotels: Euro 0,50 per room / per night

Optional Tours

Athens
A Night Out in Athens
Cape Sounion Tour
Afternoon Athens City Tour with Acropolis (alternative tour)
Athens Walking City Tour with Acropolis (alternative tour)
Athens One Day Tour (alternative tour)

Mykonos
Simply Mykonos Tour
Ancient Delos Tour

Santorini
Panoramic Bus Tour
Afternoon Aphrodite Cruise
Caldera Cruise
Catamaran

Crete
Knossos & Heraklion

Rhodes
Rhodes & Lindos Tour
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