11 days tour

Incredible Crete, Santorini, Myconos (Small Group, Discovery

Incredible Crete, Santorini, Myconos (Small Group, Discovery

This tour includes:

Meals

10 Breakfasts 7 lunches 3 Dinners Local wines beers All in traditional taverns by the sea

Accommodation

10 nights at 3* and 4* hotels on B/B basis.

Others

All sightseeing and activities stated as included.

Guide

An english/spanish speaking guide all the way

Transport

โ€ข Transfer from Athens hotel to Athens Airport (ONLY when the reservation is made 3 months before the beggining of the tour). โ€ข Minivan or car during tour โ€ข All boats and Ferries included - Ferry Sfakia-Agia-Roumeli-Sfakia - Plaka - Spinalonga-Plaka - Ferry from Crete to Santorini - Ferry from Santorini to Mykonos - Ferry from Mykonos to Piraeus โ€ข Transfer from Piraeus Port to Athens hotel โ€ข Transfer services port/hotel in Santorini & Mykonos

Not included:

Optional

Other activities and services are not included.

Others

Tickets to Archaeological sites/museums/caves

Flights

Athens - Chania ONLY when the reservation is made 3 months before the beggining of the tour.

Insurance

Insurance is not included.

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Itinerary of your trip Incredible Crete, Santorini, Myconos (Small Group, Discovery

  • Day 1 Day 1: Chania
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: Chania

      Chania City break - start acquaintance with the city and the area around. We visit Souda Bay, the Allied Cemetery,  Aptera. 

      We finish the night at the Old Venetian Port for dinner.

      Overnight stay at Chania 4* hotel.  

  • Day 2 Day 2: Exploring West Crete - History-Nature
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: Exploring West Crete - History-Nature

      After breakfast we depart for Elafonisi, the magical beach on the west coast.  We can swim or sunbathe here.

      Then we move forward to the martyric โ€“burned once by the Nazi troops- village of Kandanos, a perfect  typical village of Crete and  of Cretan hospitality. We are going to have a coffee in a Cafรฉ mixed with the local people and then we will have lunch  trying the famous local food specialities, together with their local spirit called โ€œRakiโ€.

      We take the road to Rethymno,  a very interesting city on the northern road  axis of the island. We will have enough time to get to know the city with the nice castle.

      - Overnight stay at Rethymno  4* hotel

  • Day 3 Day 3: South Crete - Nature - Authenticity
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: South Crete - Nature - Authenticity

      We drive down to the south of Crete visiting the traditional village of  Sfakia or Chora Sfakion (1.10 hour). After having a coffee here we take the boat to Agia Roumeli (1 hour). This is a really nice place. It is the end of the very famous gorge of Samaria. We are not going to hike all the distance but it is worth walking  for an hour until a certain point which is the highlight of the gorge. It is the southest part of Europe and you can swim since April.

      We will have lunch in a local fish tavern and then we are taking the boat back to Sfakia. 

      Then, after passing from Frangokastello, we head to the old monastery of Preveli and the stunning surrounding area. We visit the well known Monastery the history of which is woven with the threads of time and central to Creteโ€™s character. We walk down the steep path above Kourtaliotiko gorge until we meet the Lybian sea. The gorge forms a cool lagoon and a sandy beachS. Palms and oleanders create shade; a tropical paradise forest amidst the dry rocky Mediterranean terrain. The palms are Phoenix theophrastii are unique to Crete. 

      We can swim in the cold river and the sea.

      Overnight stay at the village of Plakias. 3* or 4* hotel.

  • Day 4 Day 4: From South To East Crete-The Hippie Caves Of Matala
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 4: From South To East Crete-The Hippie Caves Of Matala

      After an hour drive we get to the coastal village of Matala. We start the exploration of the famous caves of Matala, once the world centre of the hippiesโ€™ movement (1963-1972). We all love this poetical decade with all its romantic meanings . 

      Lunch at a local tavern and then we spend the whole day and the evening in Matala.

      Overnight stay at Matala (3* or 4* hotel)

  • Day 5 Day 5: Culture - Beach -Relaxation
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 5: Culture - Beach -Relaxation

      We start the day with a visit to archaeological site and the Minoan Palace of Phaistos, an important cretan city of the Minoan civilization (2700-1450 BC). Lunch at a local tavern and then we drive again to the north-east to the beautiful city of Agios Nikolaos (1.45 h)

      We relax in front of the nice canal of the city. 

      Enjoy the beach at your hotel.

      Dinner at a local tavern. Overnight stay at Agios Nikolaos or at Elounda.

  • Day 6 Day 6: Elounda-Spinalonga-Knossos-Herakleion
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 6: Elounda-Spinalonga-Knossos-Herakleion

      Within a small driving distance we meet the small port of Plaka. From there we take the boat to the well known fortified island of Spinalonga, used as a leper colony from 1903 to 1957. The place inspired Victoria Hisslop to write the novel โ€œThe islandโ€.  the book was adapted for television in the television series โ€œTo Nisiโ€ (The island) in Greece. After a guided exploration we get back to Plaka. 

      We drive west to Malia, Chersonisos, to get to Knossos, the famous center of the Minoan civilization, after we have already had lunch in a coastal tavern. When we finish the visit to the archaeological site (the Labyrinth) and the museum we move forward to the city of Herakleio, the capital of Crete the โ€œMegalo castroโ€ of the famous writer Nicko Kazantzakis (Zorba the Greek). We have all the evening to explore the wonderful city and enjoy our dinner. 

      Overnight stay at Herakleion (3* or 4* hotel)

  • Day 7 Day 7: Santorini Sunset Cruise And Famous Beaches
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 7: Santorini Sunset Cruise And Famous Beaches

      Very early we take the highspeed boat to the island of Santorini, a volcano island, one of the most beautiful of the world. Take some time to rest before taking a semi private catamaran cruise with meal and drinks. You will visit the Red beach, the White beach, Mesa Pigadia beach, Palaia and Nea Kameni beach. You will swim in the hot springs of the island and enjoy the romantic sunset from the deck! Transfer back to the hotel.

      Overnight stay at Fira overlooking the spectacular Caldera or at the village of Perissa.

  • Day 8 Full Day Tour - Santorini Highlights
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Full Day Tour - Santorini Highlights

      After breakfast, we take a full day tour to visit the highlights of Santorini. We will stop in an amazing spot on the caldera to take photos and admire the beautiful views. We will visit the ancient village of Akrotiri, which is considered to be one of the most important archaeological sites in Greece.

      Time for lunch by the sea and free time at the black beach of Perissa and Perivolos.

      This beach is the most popular on Santorini featuring unique characteristics like the black sand, the crystalline waters and various beach facilities.


      After lunch we visit the village of Megalochori and we see the traditional vineyards, the lava-stoned streets, the renovated and abandoned houses after the earthquake of 1956, the colorful and unique house doors, the traditional cave houses and the authentic kafenio or restaurants nearby the main street of the village or its square.


      Then we visit Koutsogiannopoulos wine museum and winery to get to know about winemaking in the unique island of Santorini. By watching the historical exhibits of the winery you will be able to get a glimpse of what life was like as a winemaker here. We will have a wine tasting here to try the famous wines of Santorini. 

      Our tour ends with a visit to Oia, the most famous and instagrammable village of Santorini. Explore the alleys and the famous churches with their blue domes hanging literally at the cliffs of Oia village. After enjoying the famous Santorini sunset, we finish the tour. 

      Overnight stay at Fira or Perissa.

  • Day 9 Day 9: Depart For Mykonos
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 9: Depart For Mykonos

      We depart early for Mykonos by a highspeed boat. After two hours trip we arrive at the port of Mykonos. 

      Hotel check in. Free day to visit some of the most famous beaches of the island and explore the city. Visit Chora, the windmills and Little Venice.

      Enjoy the famous nightlife of the island.

  • Day 10 Day 10: Mykonos - Delos
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 10: Mykonos - Delos

      Since we are so close to the sacred island of Delos, we take a cruise to the uninhabited island , once the Athenian Alliance Centre (478 BC), the place where Leto gave birth to the twin Gods Apollo and Artemis. Visit the arcaeological site of the island.

      Swim-Free Evening

  • Day 11 Departure For Piraeus
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Departure For Piraeus

      After breakfast we have enough time to relax on a beach before taking the highspeed ferry to Piraeus.

      Transfer to your hotel.

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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Personal

Youโ€™ll be just with your guide or pilot. Examples of these activities are paragliding, sky diving, personal mountain climbing, etc.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Basic

Almost everyone is fit for these activities. Every hike or physical exercise last less than 30 minutes, such as paragliding and horseback riding. Please ask about specific conditions.

Age range

Age range

Min: 4 / Max: 96

Age range allowed for this experience.

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