This 8-day Greece vacation takes you from Athens to the Cretan capital of Heraklion.
As it should for a Greece vacation, your adventure begins in Athens, the landmark city that has graced the rest of the world with history and culture for several millennia.
Heraklion, a city full of history, culture, and stunning natural beauty. Located on the northern coast of the island of Crete, Heraklion is the largest city on the island and a popular destination for travelers from all over the world.
Welcome to Greece! On arrival at Athens Airport, you will be met and transferred by our local representative to your hotel. Check into your hotel by 1500hrs. The rest of the day is free at leisure.
Overnight stay in ATHENS.
This morning enjoy the Athens half-day guided city tour.
See the Panathenaic Stadium, where the first Olympic Games of modern times were held in 1896 (shortstop). Next, pass by the Temple of Olympian Zeus, the Hadrian’s Arch, the Parliament and the memorial to the Unknown Soldier, the Academy, the University, the National Library, the Constitution Square (Syntagma). Then, at the Acropolis, visit the Architectural Masterpieces. Next, visit the Acropolis museum, where at last, the statues found their home.
Overnight stay in ATHENS.
This morning you will have an early transfer to the port of Piraeus to embark on the high-speed ferry to Heraklion, the capital of Crete and one of the Mediterranean region’s most fascinating and vibrant cities. On your arrival, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure.
Overnight stay in HERAKLION.
Today enjoy a half-day tour of Knossos Palace and the Archaeological Museum of Heraklion.
Visit the world-famous Minoan Palace at Knossos, the home of the legendary Kings Minos, who gave his name to Europe’s oldest civilization. Visit the Throne Room, The Royal apartments, Central Courtyard with its shrines and other fascinating areas within the Palace. Later visit the capital city of Crete, Heraklion, where you see the Archaeological Museum of Heraklion
Overnight stay in HERAKLION.
Today you will check out of the hotel as you will be transferred to another part of the island for a 3-nights stay.
Overnight stay in CRETE.
The day is at leisure. Enjoy water activities on this side of the island on your own.
Overnight stay in CRETE.
The day is at leisure. Enjoy water activities on this side of the island on your own.
Overnight stay in CRETE.
Check out of the hotel latest by noon. Then, according to the departure time of your flight, you will be transferred to Crete airport for your return or onward flight back home.
BON VOYAGE
OPTIONAL SCHEDULED SIGHTSEEING TOURS
| TOUR | OPERATES |
| ATHENS | |
| Athens Night sightseeing tour with Greek dinner show | Tue/Wed/Thu/Sat |
| Cape Sounion half-day tour from Athens | Daily |
| Delphi full-day tour | Daily |
| Argolis full-day tour | Tue/Wed/Thu/Sat |
| Cruise to Hydra, Poros, Aegina islands full-day tour | Daily |
| Ancient Corinth half-day tour | Mon/Tue/Wed/Thu/Fri |
| MYKONOS | |
| Mykonos City Walk and Island Tour | Tue/Wed/Sat/Sun |
| Half Day Delos Tour | Daily |
| Full-day Jeep Safari | Mon/Wed/Thu |
| Full day South Coast Cruise | Mon/Wed/Sat |
| Afternoon Sunset Cruise (2hrs) | Sun |
| SANTORINI | |
| Tour Of Caldera: Volcano-Hot Springs- Thirassia-Oia | Daily |
| Full-Day Santorini Traditional Bus Tour | Daily |
| Hiking Tour of Caldera Trail from Fira to Oia |
Mon/Wed/Fri (No operations in Aug) |
| Cooking Class – Greek Cuisine | Daily |
| Half-Day Santorini Winery Adventure (Day tour) | Mon to Sat |
| Half-Day Santorini Winery Adventure (Sunset tour) | Mon to Sat |
| Santorini Cooking Class and Wine Tasting | Mon to Sat |
| Santorini sunset tour incl dinner (excl volcano ent) | Daily |
| CRETE | |
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Full Day Knossos & Heraklion Museum (entrance fee of EUR 16 not included) |
Fri |
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The Island Spinalonga BBQ (entrance fee of EUR 8 to Spinalonga not included) |
Wed |
| PAROS (operates from May until mid-oct) | |
| Paros Island Tour | Tue/Thu/Sat |
| Cruise around Antiparos (Beach Exploration & BBQ) | Daily |
