Athens, Santorini & Crete 2025

Athens / Greece combined with the islands of Santorini and Crete
8-day trip (7 nights) in Destination

With this travel option you will discover the country full of history and natural wonders and explore the charm of the Greek metropolis of Athens, Santorini and Crete, where ancient history is evident everywhere.

Itinerary:

Explore the grandeur of ancient Athens, Stroll through the small streets of the unique island of Santorini, and immerse yourself in the rich history of Crete.  This trip will take you through the past and the present beauty of Greece.

Day 1: Arrival in Athens, welcome and transfer to your hotel.  Dinner, overnight stay in Athens.

Day 2: Athens On a half-day city tour of Athens, you will see the numerous sights such as the parliament, the royal palace, the Panathenaic marble stadium and the temple of Olympian Zeus. Another highlight is the famous Acropolis and the interesting New Acropolis Museum. Afterwards, you will have time to stroll through the narrow streets of the old town Plaka with its colorful shops and countless cafes and restaurants. The afternoon is at your leisure. You can have dinner (for an additional charge) in the hotel or in a typical tavern. Overnight stay in Athens

Day 3: Athens/Piraeus – Santorini In the morning, transfer to the port of Piraeus and ferry crossing to Santorini. Arrival on Santorini at around 3 p.m. and transfer to your hotel. The afternoon is at your leisure. Dinner in the hotel or in a typical tavern restaurant. Overnight stay on Santorini

Day 4:  The island of Santorini is completely different to the other Cyclades. In its current form, the island is what was left of it after a massive volcanic eruption around 1500 BC. The island of Santorini is completely different from the other Cyclades.  The houses built in the typical island style with their blue domes and windows give the island a special charm with their terraced construction. By a half day island tour you will visit Oia village and the main town of Fira. Enjoy the impressive view from the cliffs, which are up to 300 m high. Additionally You can visit (optional with surcharge) the excavations of Akrotiri.  In the evening you can have dinner (for an additional charge) in the hotel or in a typical tavern. Overnight stay on Santorini.

Day 5: Santorini – Crete Morning at leisure. At indicated time transfer to the port for the ferry crossing to Heraklion / Crete.  Arrival in Heraklion pick up and transfer to your hotel. Dinner, overnight stay on Crete.

Day 6: Crete Day at leisure, or take part of a half-day excursion to Knossos-Heraklion (optional for an additional charge). Knossos, once the largest and most important palace in Crete, was excavated and restored at the beginning of the 20th century. You walk through the huge palace ruins and appreciate its impressive size, with colorful wall paintings  and original color pigments. Afterwards visit the archaeological museum in Heraklion. Back to your hotel. Enjoy the rest of the day at leisure. Dinner, overnight stay on Crete.

Day 7: Heraklion Day at leisure. Relax on the beach, or explore the city on your own. If you wish, you can take part in another optional excursion. Dinner, overnight stay on Crete.

Day 8: Departure Day At indicated time transfer to the airport for your return flight home, or extension, e.g. a week’s beach stay in the beach hotel. During your stay on Crete, you will have the opportunity to take part in other daily excursion programs and activities.

Package prices per person in euros

• For small groups over 12 persons prices on request
• Discount for 3rd person in double room

The package price includes following services:

• All necessary transfers and ferry passage according to the itinerary
• Welcome drink on arrival day at the hotel
• Ferry Ticket (tourist class) to Santorini
• 7 x overnights (2 in Athens, 2 in Santorini and 3 on Crete ) with breakfast (enriched/buffet) in selected middle class hotels 3-4 * (on Crete, Heraklion area, e.g. Amounda Bay 4*)
• 5 x dinner (1 x in Athens, 1 x on Santorini and 3 x on Crete) in the hotel restaurant, or in selected typical Taverna Restaurants
• The half day guided tours in Athens and Santorini and
• Agency support during the entire stay in Greece

Not included are: Optional excursions, entrance fees to the visits of ancient sites and museums, porterage and all kind of tips, the tourist accommodation tax (to be paid directly to the hotels, as well as personal expenses.

In addition and upon request, we can arrange suitable flights from all international airports to Athens and back from Heraklion at current daily prices, as well offer an additional stay on Crete!

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