Ultimate Grecian Getaway
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Highlights
- Athens Sightseeing Tour (with Acropolis)
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Trip includes
- Round-trip economy class airfare to Athens (ATH)
- All airport, ferry port, and hotel transfers
- 2 nights in Athens at the Hotel Amalia, or similar
- Athens sightseeing tour with Acropolis Site & Museum entrance
- High-speed ferry from Athens to Mykonos
- 3 nights in Mykonos at the Hotel San Antonio, or similar
- High-speed ferry from Mykonos to Naxos
- 2 nights in Naxos at the Hotel Porto Naxos, or similar
- High-speed ferry from Naxos to Paros
- 2 nights in Paros at the ParosLand Hotel, or similar
- High-speed ferry from Paros to Crete (Heraklion)
- 3 nights in Crete at the Hotel Galaxy, or similar
- One-way, economy class flight from Crete to Athens
- 1 night in Athens at the Hotel Sofitel Athens Airport, or similar
- Breakfast daily
Itinerary
Upon arrival at Athens International Airport, you’ll be met and transferred to your hotel. Enjoy the rest of the day at leisure; explore Plaka, the oldest district of Athens, located under the Acropolis, and the only district where visitors may see the Greek capital as it was 100 years ago. Or, enjoy shopping on the renowned Ermou, Kolonaki, and Voukourestiou streets.
After breakfast, depart for your Athens sightseeing tour! You'll end your tour at the ancient Acropolis, where you can explore the remnants of the civilization of Ancient Greece.
Spend the rest of your day at leisure; consider heading back to Syntagma Square in the evening for a bite of traditional Greek food, the square comes alive with lights and energy come nightfall.
After an early morning breakfast you’ll be transferred to the port of Athens for the ferry to Mykonos. Upon arrival, you'll be transferred to your hotel. Unwind at your accommodation then head out to town to discover this cosmopolitan island!
Celebrate your first night in Mykonos by heading to "Little Venice" for a drink or two while enjoying spectacular sunset views.
The entire day is yours to spend as you wish! Unwind at one of Mykonos' breathtaking beaches, then do some sightseeing and visit the postcard-worthy Paraportiani church.
In the evening, consider going to Manto Mavrogeneous square in the main town, here you'll find a bustling nightlife and streets lined with taverns.
Spend another day enjoying the splendors of the island. Stroll through the streets while surrounded by beautiful whitewashed houses, take a photo of the iconic windmills, and enjoy the leisurely pace of life on this popular Greek island.
After breakfast, enjoy a transfer to the Mykonos Port for your next ferry ride to the cozy island of Naxos. Spend the day soaking in the Mediterranean sun and enjoying the splendors of the island.
For dinner, indulge in some locally-produced cheeses; don't leave the island without trying the famous potatoes, known for their smooth consistency and tinge of sweetness!
Today you have a full free day to enjoy Naxos. Head to the beautiful village of Chora, also the island's capital. Walk through the streets lined with Cycladic architecture, relax on one of the picturesque beaches, or visit the Archaeological Museum of Naxos!
After breakfast, you'll be transferred to the Naxos port, for another high-speed ferry ride over to Paros. Unwind at your hotel, then begin exploring this picturesque island.
Spend the entire day enjoying the splendors of the island. Take a dip into the crystal clear waters of Paros' beaches, or head to the island's capital village of Parikiá, where you'll find whitewashed houses, remnants of the Byzantine past, and even a 13th-century Venetian castle!
After breakfast, enjoy another transfer to the port. It's time for your ferry to Crete, Greece's largest island!
In Crete you'll find a wide variety of terrains waiting to be explored, from the picturesque white mountain ranges to the breathtaking fine-sand beaches.
Today you have a full free day to enjoy Crete. Explore the renowned archaeological site of Knossos, one of the most important and best known palaces of Minoan civilization. Explorers beware: its history is connected with the myth of the Labyrinth and imprisone...
Enjoy another day at leisure in Crete. Why not spend the day at the island's famous pink beach? Or perhaps make a visit to the island of Spinalonga, as it is the most popular archaeological site in Crete after Knossos.
Don't forget to take advantage of Crete's famous culinary culture - almost every village has their own specialty cheese!
Enjoy your breakfast, then be transferred to Heraklion Airport for your flight to Athens. Upon arrival in Athens, make your way to your airport hotel, for your last night in Greece.
Tonight, indulge in a meal sampling all of the flavors of the country! Sn...
In accordance with your departure flight, make your way from your airport hotel to the airport.
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