Mykonos – Santorini – Crete - Athens

Daily Departures

Day 1 Arrival

Arrival in Athens, assistance and transfer to the hotel. Overnight in Athens.

Day 2: Half-Day Athens Sightseeing

This tour gives you an opportunity to observe the striking contrasts that make Athens such a fascinating city. Our expert guides will take you to see the Panathenaic Stadium where the first Olympic Games of modern times were held in 1896 (short stop). Continue and pass by the Prime Minister's residence (ex Royal Palace) guarded by the Euzones in their colourful uniform, 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). On the Acropolis visit the Architectural Masterpieces of the Golden Age of Athens: The Propylaea, the Temple of Athena Nike, the Erechtheion and finally "the harmony between material and spirit", the monument that "puts order in the mind", the Parthenon. Continue and visit the place where at last the statues found their home and admire the wonders of the classical era: The new Acropolis Museum.
Optional:
Visit Poseidon’s temple in Cape Sounion.
Afternoon free. Overnight.

Day 3 Piraeus-Mykonos

Transfer to the port of Piraeus for the departure by ferry to Mykonos. Upon arrival assistance and transfer to the hotel. Overnight in Mykonos.

Day 3 to day 6 Mykonos

Three overnights in Mykonos with breakfast to discover the island.

Since the fifties, Mykonos has always been one of the most popular tourist islands of the Mediterranean. Despite the great tourist development of the island, it manages to maintain its cycladic features and traditional look, like few other towns. All in all, maintaining the form of the traditional architecture of the Cyclades on the modern buildings ensures a unique feeling of harmony to the town and interior of Mykonos. Nothing can be compared, though, to the emotion inspired by the enthralling space of ancient Delos. A real town with its streets and markets, public buildings and temples, luxurious houses and shops, cisterns, columns, mosaics….
The fame of the island and the large number of visitors, among whom one can recognize some of the most famous personalities all over the world, have resulted in the commercial activity that has made the market of Mykonos so famous. So, in the streets of Mykonos, most important of which is Matoyianni, one can buy clothes, jewellery and works of art designed by the most celebrated designers and artists. One wouldn’t exaggerate if one said that, quite often, this is where the trends in fashion and style to prevail worldwide are decided.
One can enjoy one coffee, or ouzo with titbit and the traditional tastes at the cafes. Bars and restaurants scattered all around, and observe at the same time, a colorful crowd wandering in the narrow streets of the town. Chora is also the starting point if you want to discover the rest of the beauties of the island, its picturesque interior and spotless beaches, using a regular bus service or other means of transport.

Day 6 Mykonos-Santorini

Transfer to the port for departure by ferry to Santorini. Upon arrival assistance and transfer to the hotel. Overnight in Santorini.

Day 6 to day 9 Santorini

Three overnights with breakfast in Santorini to discover the island.

It is one of the most famous islands of the Cyclades as well as one of the most renowned Greek islands around the globe. The tourist development of the last decades was frenetic, but the island still remains attractive, full of secrets and unknown beauties and continues to have one of the most famous sunsets of the planet.

Day 9 Santorini-Heraklion

Transfer to the port for departure by ferry to Heraklion. Upon arrival assistance and transfer to the hotel. Overnight in Crete.

Day 9 to day 11 Crete

Two overnights in Heraklion to discover the island with breakfast.

Crystal sea waters; ragged and lofty mountains; famous museums and ancient settlements; awe-inspiring caves and ravines known since prehistoric times; frescoes rendered in vibrant colors; clement weather; captivating beach fronts offering luxury hotel accommodations; a magical island interior composed of picturesque villages; traditional and heartfelt hospitality; and an outstanding local cuisine (with meat, virgin olive oil, fruit, vegetables, and legumes holding the leading role) which research has shown to increase the average life expectancy: All compose an island that is unique and the largest one among Greek islands with a total surface area of 8,336 sq. km and over 1,000 kilometers of coastline. All are what Crete is all about.

Day 11 Heraklion/Athens

Transfer to the airport and departure by air to Athens.
Upon arrival transfer to the hotel. Overnight in Athens.

Day 12 Departure

Transfer to the airport for your departure.

 

Package includes:

• All transfers as mentioned.
• 3 nights hotel accommodation in Athens - hotel class of your choice with breakfast.
• 3 nights hotel accommodation in Mykonos - hotel class of your choice with breakfast.
• 3 nights hotel accommodation in Santorini - hotel class of your choice with breakfast.
• 2 nights hotel accommodation in Crete / Heraklion - hotel class of your choice with breakfast.
• Half day Athens sightseeing tour + Acropolis Museum.
• All boat tickets (economy class) by ferry.
• Air tickets Heraklion/Athens (economy class) – airport taxes included.
• Local taxes.
• The assistance and supervision from our agency.