7 NIGHTS / 8 Days
Greece is considered the cradle of Western civilization, being the birthplace of democracy, Western philosophy, the Olympic Games, Western literature, historiography, political science, major scientific and mathematical principles, and Western drama.
- ATHENS
- HERAKLION
- KNOSSOS PEZA MUSEUM
- SANTORINI
Arrival at Athens International Airport. Meet and greet with our representative and transfer to the hotel. Check in and afternoon at leisure. For your first night we suggest you an unforgettable Athens by night orientation tour followed by folklore dance show and dinner. Back to the hotel. Overnight in Athens.
Early breakfast & pick up from hotel for Athens city tour. You’ll 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 Evzones 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). Arrive in Acropolis and visit the Architectural Masterpieces of Golden Age of Athens: The Propylaea, the Temple of Athena Nike, and the Erechtheion and finally “the harmony between material and spirit”, the Monument that “puts order in the mind”, the Parthenon. In the afternoon we will be transferred to Piraeus Port for our embarkation to Crete Island (Heraklion). Overnight on board (cabins). Arrival next day early in the morning.
The birthplace of El Greco and Nikos Kazantzakis, Iraklio (also called Heraklion) is perhaps Crete’s most underrated destination. Sure, if you arrive with a tranquil Greek holiday in mind, Greece’s bustling fifth-largest city can initially be an assault on the senses. Transfer to the Hotel and free time at leissure. We suggest you Chania tour (2.5hours approximately from Heraklion).
A chance to visit the amazing 4000 years old Minoan Palace, we spend the morning here visiting the site and enjoy the guided tour learning the history of the first civilization in Europe and wonder at the legendary home of the Minotaur.
After our morning of history the next stop will be into the wine growing region of Peza.
Here you can learn all about wine making and enjoy some wine tasting too. The wine is on sale along with some local produce from the area in this lush region.
Onwards next to the capital city, Heraklion. The guide will lead us through the streets towards the central market area where you can find a variety of goods on sale. If shopping is not for you why not relax in the main square and enjoy a coffee and Bougatsa, the local custard pie. Overnight Heraklion.
Knossos entrance fee : 6euro per adult / 3euro per chd (not included)
After breakfast at the hotel, you will be transferred to Heraklion port and sailing to Santorini. Arrive at Santorini Island. Santorini is awesome island with magnificent views and places to be. Afternoon is free at leisure.
The Day is free at leissure. Our proposal is optional tour with Caldera-Volcano-Hot Springs & Oia sunset cruise with the below itinerary. The tour starts by bus from the pick-up point to Athinios port where you will board the boat King Thiras. The first stop will be
at the volcanic island of Nea Kameni for 1 hour and half where you can walk up the ascending soil path and approach the crater of the active volcano. After reaching the crater you walk down the path to boat continue your journey to the island of Palea Kameni where the boat will stop for 30 minutes around 50 meters from the opening and you can swim in the green sulphur waters of the Hot Springs or just enjoy the view. The journey continues on to Thirassia island which was once part of Santorini before the big eruption of the volcano. There you will stay for two hours and you will have the opportunity to do swim on the beach of Thirassia, have lunch next to the sea or you can go on foot or by donkey to explore the village of Manolas with its winding steps and traditional houses. King Thiras brings you then to the port of Armeni underneath Oia where you will walk up the steps to reach Oia in order to enjoy one of the most amazing sunsets in the world. The tour ends 30 minutes after the sunset when you gather at the pickup point at Oia where the bus will be waiting to bring you back to the point where you started from.
Breakfast & then transfer to Santorini’s port. Late in the evening arrival at Athens port. Transfer to the hotel and overnight.
Breakfast at the hotel and then be transferred to the airport for your international flight.
Time to say good bye to all your new friends you have made and cherish your wonderful memories of your Holidays!!!
| Return Air fares * Subject to the availability |
| VISA Charges |
| 02 (split) overnights in Athens Accommodation with breakfast |
| 02 overnights in Heraklion accommodation with breakfast |
| 02 overnights in Santorini accommodation with breakfast |
| 01 overnight on board (cabin AB4 – 4beds inside |
| 6 breakfast at the hotels (Athens – Heraklion – Santorini – Athens ) |
| Transfers: Private transfers in Athens for the route airport – hotel – airport with A/C taxi Private transfers in Athens for the route hotel – Piraeus port – hotel with A/C taxi SIC transfers in Heraklion for the route port – hotel – port with A/C coach SIC transfers in Santorini for the route port – hotel – port with A/C coach |
| Ferries:
Ferry tickets in Economy class including port taxes |
| Tours & Tour Leader: Half day Athens city tour with Acropolis. SIC (maximum 4 hours) – Tour Guide + entrance fees to Acropolis and to Acropolis museum Knossos Peza Museum tour (6euro Knossos entrace fee not included) Sic English speaking Representative during Athens and Santorini staying (except the ferries) . |
| Payment – Cancellation Policy: 1. Prices are valid only with 30% non-refundable deposit by the end of February. 2. Full payment 21 days prior to each arrival. |
| Return airfare and VISA |
| Travel Insurance |
| Return Economy Class Airfare * subject to the availability |
| GST will be applicable on the total tour cost as per Goverment policy |
| Tips |
| Porterage |
| Any items not specifically mentioned in “Tour cost includes” |
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| Surcharge applicable during any blackout dates or festivals. |
| Midnight surcharge applicable for transfers between 23:00 HRS to 08:00 HRS. |
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| Check-in time is 1400 hrs & check-out time is 1200 noon |
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| Due to operational reasons, the routing of this tour may be amended. However, all mentioned services will remain unchanged. |
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