10 Day itinerary in Greece, Europe
This trip is a perfect combination of Greece's capital, Athens, with cosmopolitan Santorini and the magnificent Caldera, and Crete. In Athens you will have time to visit Acropolis and Plaka, in Santorini to enjoy the magnificent sunset with view to Caldera, while in Crete, you will visit two differe... Read More
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Acropolis and Athens city center
Santorini's Caldera
Knossos Palace
Lassithi Plateau and Zeus cave
Acropolis and Athens city center
Santorini's Caldera
Knossos Palace
Lassithi Plateau and Zeus cave
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Arrival in Athens
Arrive in Athens. You will be met by a driver, or take a taxi transfer to your hotel.
Depending on your arrival time, visit one of the beautiful green parks in the city center. They offer a more off the beaten track, gentle introduction to the history that seeps into every corner here; Philopappos Park (free) or the National Garden (free) are a short walk away.
Stavros Niarchos Park (free) is a short taxi ride away, and well worth a visit; with authentic Mediterranean planting and landscaping and chess tables handily placed at resting spots, the lighthouse at its peak that commands astonishing views across the city and out to sea.
Meals: Breakfast
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Athens city tour
Meet your assistant outside the hotel for an awe-inspiring panoramic drive of the city.
The tour includes the Panathenaic Stadium (home of the modern Olympic Games), the Prime Minister's residence guarded by the Evzones in their colourful uniforms, the Temple of Olympian Zeus, Hadrian's Arch, the Parliament building and the memorial of the Unknown Soldier. The tour continues with more astonishing sights, including the Athens Academy, Athens University, the National Library, and Constitution Square (Syntagma).
The highlight of the day is a guided tour of the Acropolis, along with the Propylea, the Temple of Athena Nike, the Erechtheion and the Parthenon. Having seen all the sights first hand, join a guided visit to the New Acropolis museum, providing a chance to absorb more of the incredible history here.
Return to the hotel, the evening is yours for dinner and relaxation.
Meals: Breakfast
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Arrival in Santorini
Your driver will be waiting for you at the hotel to take you to Piraeus port.
Embark at your high speed boat and arrive at Santorini.
After settling at the hotel, spend some time to wonder all around, to explore Santorini and to relax.
Meals: Breakfast
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Free day and Sunset tour
Santorini is a really magnificent island. After breakfast, explore the island on your own till noon
Meet our assitant and begin your sunset tour to Santorini
Your tour starts with a picturesque journey to the past, with whitewashed and stone buildings and vivid colors! You walk among the traditional mansions of Megalochori village, exploring its Cycladic alleys and admiring the local architecture of past times. Your journey to the world of Santorinian wine goes on as you delve into the secrets of wine making in a one-of-a-kind, “labyrinth” wine museum. Taste local wines and learn about one of Santorini’s signature products – it all takes place in a unique, un-derground cave – 8 meters under the earth surface! The last, memorable touch to your tour: a dinner at an Ocean Fusion restaurant with mesmerizing Caldera views accompanied with ultimate Cocktail.
Meals: Breakfast
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Arrival in Heraklio, Crete
Depart from your hotel in Santorini and arrive in Santorini port. Embark to your highspeed ferry and reach Heraklio
Our driver will be waiting for you there and will transfer you to your hotel. Rest of the day is free to explore the city of Heraklio, to walk all around the Lion's square and to the nice narrow streets of old port
Meals: Breakfast
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Knossos Palace and Heraklio city
Meet your driver at the hotel and begin your tour
Knossos Palace: On this excursion, you have the opportunity to visit the excavationsites of the Palace of Knossos, built in 2000 BC. Knossos was the prosperous MinoanCapital and the residence of King Minos. Some believe that the intricate Palace withits many rooms was the mythical labyrinth. By discovering the site not too long ago,archaeologists found the first of all advanced civilizations in Europe. ArchaeologicalMuseum: The tour is followed by a visit to the Museum of Heraklion, where you cansee the largest collection of Minoan findings from Crete.Heraklion city: There will betime to visit the market, and the shops and have lunch and a visit to the Venetian portof Heraklion and the old castle Koules is built on two tiers and offers a commandingview of Heraklion from the battlements. Walking in the old town, we reach St. Titus'Cathedral, an impressive sight. The Loggia is a wonderful example of a Venetianbuilding.
Duration of this tour is 5 hours. After the tour, the car will drop you off at your hotel
Guide: Included for the day
Meals: Breakfast
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Zeus cave, Lasithi plateau, K rasi traditional village
Meet your driver at the hotel and begin your tour to Lasithi Plateau
Zeus Cave is a cave of mystic atmosphere, impressively adorned by largecolumns, stalactites, and stalagmites. According, to mythology, the Dicteaοn Cavewas the birthplace of Zeus, the father of gods, and also the place he wasworshipped. The wonderful Lassithi Plateau is located in a peaceful and fertileregion, it is surrounded by the wild peaks of Dikti and several smaller plateaus.The old windmills, with their torn white-cloth sails, make a spectacular sight setagainst. Krasi village is a traditional mountainous village in the square of Krasi,can see three huge plane trees and Vrises (water fountains) that dominate thelandscape. Among them, the largest perennial (2400 years old) plane tree isfound next to “Megali Vrisi” which consists of two fountainheads that flow clearand potable water all year round
Duration of this tour is around 5 hours. After the end, the driver will drop you off at your hotel. Enjoy last night in Heraklio city
Guide: Included for the day
Meals: Breakfast
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Departure from Heraklio and Arrival in Chania
Meet your driver at the lobby of the hotel and depart to Chania. After around 2 hours driving, you will reach the city of Chania. Drop off to your hotel, check in, and rest of the day free to explore the pictoresque city of Chania
Meals: Breakfast
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Amazing south Crete
Meet your driver at the lobby of the hotel and begin your tour to Cretan South
Kourtalioti George: Kourtalioti Gorge: is one of the most impressive naturalattractions. The huge rocks of the gorge reach a height of 600 meters and are full ofopenings and caves, where important species of fauna live. Spili village in the centerof the village square with the two huge plane trees, is KefalovrisiIn. Spili village is anideal destination for foreigners and for Greeks, where they can combine their holidaywithout missing anything. Herbal Garden: Herbal Garden. The tour starts in themorning at the herbal Garden that has more than 300 species of herbs The durationat the garden is about 1 to 2 hours, with stops along the way to rest, to enjoy thescenery & and to take photographs. Calypso Beach In the heart of the Mediterraneanis very impressive because it is surrounded by high cliffs. The small port was used asa refuge by pirates about 300 years ago. Damnoni Beach: For swimming and eatingoverlooking the South Cretan Sea Damnoni is a popular beach is a long bay withbeautiful turquoise waters and thick white sand and one of the most beautiful cleanbeaches in southern Crete
Duration is around 7 hours. Then, drop off to your hotel to enjoy your last night in Greece
Meals: Breakfast
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Departure from Greece
Meet your driver and by car, arrive at Chania airport. Take your flight back to Athens and from there back home
Meals: Breakfast
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