GREECE with crete

9 DAYS
LAND ONLY

For travel agents and companions

DAILY Departures starting April 1 - October 31, 2024

ALSO AVAILABLE
Greece with 3 nights cruise, 6 days
Greece with 4 nights cruise, 7 days
Classic Greece 7 days 
Island Hopping 8 days

We can also offer you trips to these islands:
PAROS, CRETE, SKIATHOS. SIFNOS, MILOS and SERIFOS

ATHENS / SANTORINI / CRETE / ATHENS

Day 1: Athens Welcome to Greece!
Our driver will be waiting for you to greet you at the airport of Athens at your arrival.
You will be driven to the hotel in Athens, the capital of Greece. Athens is the historical capital of Europe, with a long history,
dating from the first settlement in the Neolithic age. In the 5th Century BC (the “Golden Age of Pericles”) – the culmination of Athens’ long, fascinating history – the city’s values and civilization acquired a universal significance. Over the years, a multitude of conquerors occupied Athens, and erected unique, splendid monuments - a rare historical palimpsest. In 1834, it became the capital of the Modern Greek state and in two centuries since it has become an attractive modern metropolis with unrivalled charm.

Rest of the day at leisure to check in and relax. Overnight at hotel in Athens
Overnight POLIS GRAND HOTEL, or STANLEY HOTEL, Athens

Day 2: Athens
Enjoy your breakfast at hotel in Athens.
Today tour starts with a short stop to Panathinaiko Stadium where the first Olympic Games took place in 1896.
Continue with a panoramic drive passing by ex Royal Palace, Zappion Hall, Roman Temple of Olympian Zeus, National Temple of Hadrian Arch, St. Paul’s church, Tomp of the Unknown Soldier, Schliemann’s House, Catholic Cathedral, academy, University and National Library.

Make our way to the archaeological site of Acropolis, an UNESCO’s world heritage monument and visit Propylae, Temple of Athena Nike, Erechtheion with its porch of Maidens and of course the Parthenon.

Continue with a pleasant short walk passing by herodion and Dionysus Theatre, in order to visit the Acropolis Museum.
Main attractions such as votines, artefacts of every day life, statues from archaic period, Caryatids, and of course the Parthenon hall with the metopes,the pediments and the frieze will impress you.

Rest of the day at leisure. (B)
Overnight in Athens (B)
Overnight POLIS GRAND HOTEL, or STANLEY HOTEL, Athens

Day 3: Athens / Santorini
Enjoy your breakfast at hotel in Athens. This morning pick up for transfer to Piraeus port to catch the ferry to island of Santorini, the stuff of myth and legend, with world-famous sunsets and breath-taking volcanic scenery.

Arrival and transfer to hotel. Free time to relax or to explore the city at your own pace.
Overnight at hotel in Santorini (B)
Overnight EL GRECO HOTEL,or SANTO MIRAMARE HOTEL, Santorini

Day 4: Santorini
Enjoy your breakfast at the hotel in Santorini.

Today, you will have all day at leisure to explore Santorini. Walk the busy narrow streets of Fira, the capital of Santorini and the picturesque Imerovigli overlooking the craggy red rock Skaros. Experience the, one in a lifetime, adventure of going up with mules the 286 steps, very closely to the cliff, that leads to Oia and then glaze at the marvellous sunset with the thousands colours.

Visit Pyrgos, the medieval jewel that dominates over the hill, offering the best panoramic view of the island. Know every
single settlement of the island by walking the narrow streets of cobblestone and admire the little white chapels, the cave white houses with the blue windows and the imposing mansions of the medieval wealthy families of the island.Overnight in Santorini (B)
Overnight EL GRECO HOTEL,or SANTO MIRAMARE HOTEL, Santorini

Day 5: Santorini / Heraklion
Enjoy your breakfast at the hotel in Santorini.

Pick up for transfer to Santorini port to catch your ferry to Heraklion, in Crete. Upon your arrival in Heraklion port,
pick up for transfer to the hotel.

Rest of the day at leisure.
Overnight at hotel in Heraklion (B)
Overnight IBIS STYLE CENTRAL HOTEL or ASTORIA CAPSIS HOTEL, Crete

Day 6: Heraklion
Enjoy your breakfast at the hotel in Heraklion.

This day is at leisure for you to explore the island at your own pace. Optionally, you can visit the Palace of Knossos, the largest and the most spectacular of all the Minoan Palaces in Crete.

After the departure, you can also visit the winery at the village of Peza where you’ll be able to see how wine is made and
also how virgin Cretan olive oil and soap is produced. You can buy these products at wholesale prices or you can just taste
some of the wine at no cost.

Also, the town of Heraklion itself is very beautiful. You can go shopping in the vast array of shops and enjoy browsing through the vegetable market or having lunch in one of the local restaurants. Overnight in Heraklion (B)
Overnight IBIS STYLE CENTRAL HOTEL or ASTORIA CAPSIS HOTEL, Crete

Day 7: Heraklion
Enjoy your breakfast at hotel in Heraklion.

Day at leisure to explore the island at your own pace or relax at the hotel.
Overnight in Heraklion (B)
Overnight IBIS STYLE CENTRAL HOTEL or ASTORIA CAPSIS HOTEL, Crete

Day 8: Heraklion / Athens
Enjoy your breakfast at hotel in Heraklion. Pick up for transfer to the airport of Herakion to reach your flight to Athens. Upon arrival at the airport, pick up for transfer to the hotel for check in and overnight (B).
Overnight POLIS GRAND HOTEL, or STANLEY HOTEL, Athens

Day 9 Athens
After breakfast transfer to the airport for departure.

INCLUSIVE FEATURES
3 Nights Accommodation at hotel in Athens in standard room with breakfast
2 Nights Accommodation at hotel in Santorini in standard room with breakfast
3 Nights Accommodation at hotel in Heraklion, Crete in standard room with breakfast
All transfers in Athens and Crete by private vehicle
All transfers in Santorini island by shuttle bus
Organized Athens City tour with the New Acropolis Museum (SIC)
Hydrofoil tickets Piraeus-Santorini; Santorini-Heraklion in economy class
Air fares Heraklion/Athens in economy class **subject to supplement depending on price at the time of tickets issuance**
All taxes and services

The above prices do not include:
 Anything not mentioned above
 Airport taxes at air fares (20,00 euros per ticket current price subject to change)
 Porterage
 Personal expenses
 Night Supplement for arrival / departure transfers in Athens (23:00-05:00)
 Tips to drivers and guides
 Accommodation taxes payable on the spot
 Travel insurance

COST PER PERSON
based on double occupancy LOW SEASON

Travel agent rate from $1850.00 (US)
Companion rate from $1950.00 (US)

NOT INCLUDED hotel prestay tax 3* Hotels: 3,00 euros p/room p/night, 4* Hotels: 7,00 euros p/room p/night, 5* Hotels: 10,00 euros p/room p/night.

You will be traveling with regular passengers at travel agent rate