Day 1

Welcome to Athens !

Private transfer from Athens Int’l Airport (ATH) to Athens city center. Hotel check-in.

Follow our recommended self guided walk through all major landmarks such as Syntagma Square, Monastiraki, Psyrri and Plaka. A great introduction to the historic center and its hidden gems! Along the way, you can refuel with a ‘souvlaki’ or a ‘cheese pie’ with local feta cheese. At the end of the tour, we recommend sitting in one of the beautiful little cafes in Plaka and enjoy the sunset with some ‘ouzo’ and Greek ‘meze’!

Day 2

Take a Walk to Ancient History

The best way to see Athens is a walking tour. You can feel the vibes, explore every sense and meet the locals! We’ll start the day by walking to the Acropolis hill where you’ll enjoy a guided tour to Parthenon, the Erectheion & the surrounding monuments. We’ll then descend to Acropolis museum, in order to have a tour to its fascinating exhibitions. Our exploration will continue on by crossing Andrianou Street, the most distinctive street of Plaka neighborhood, the imposing Roman Agora the vivid life of Monastiraki Square and the surrounding streets  Evening return to hotel

Day 3

Breathtaking Cliffs

When you approach Santorini, you’ll be awed by the sheer cliffs that soar above a turquoise sea and the fact that you’re sailing in the crater of a drowned volcano! Once settled, get your camera ready for the whitewashed alleys of Oia, Fira and Imerovigli, to enjoy breathtaking views of the world-famous sunset. Begin an amazing self exploration and hike the Caldera path to enjoy breathtaking views! End up in Oia Village for a memorable dinner on the edge of the cliff accompanied by one of the famous Santorinian wines!

Day 4

Noiseless Breeze

If you are looking for an experience full of fun, delicious food and incredible views, the catamaran sunset cruise is the perfect trip during late afternoon/evening. Enjoy sailing along the magnificent coastal scenery of Santorini and take a dip and snorkel in the crystal-clear blue waters with the rich underwater environment and reefs. Visit the volcano hot springs and relax, enjoy the breeze and indulge in a delicious BBQ dinner while you sail through the sunset.

Day 5

The night culinary hike and dinner

 Free morning to visit the red beach. At evening join us on our night hike, wine tasting and exceptional dinner in Santorini! Hiking trails are nearly empty during the night in Santorini ! A wonderful opportunity to catch a break from the overcrowdedness you’ll often face on the island. Be one of the few privileged to have hiked peacefully  some sections of the world famous Fira-Oia hike. Your tour also includes a delicious dinner at Assyrtiko Restaurant. A wonderful wine tasting of four volcanic Santorini wines and an expert guide who will share tidbits about Santorini viticulture and wine history. It’s the ideal tour for the outdoor enthusiast and wine aficionado alike! You’ll make stops along the way to view villages lit up at night and catch a glimpse of the volcano. When you reach Fira, you’ll dine on delicious authentic Greek food at the iconic Assyrtiko Restaurant. You will indulge in four types of Santorini volcanic wines, including the popular Vinsanto wine. Learn about the island’s wine culture and history from your expert guide, including how the wine derives its mineral-like taste from the volcanic earth of Santorini. Head back to your port destination on a comfortable drive from Fira to conclude your tour.If you’re looking for a hiking adventure equipped with a wine tasting and cultural experience, this is the tour for you. Don’t let this tour pass you by. Duration: Hiking time 1h30 – total time 3 hours. Distance: 3,5 Km

Day 6

Minoan Civilization

Transfer from your hotel to port for your Hydrofoil trip  to the next destination, Greece’s largest island, Crete. A Culinary paradise with friendly people and amazing sites. Arrival and transfer to Chania (2.5 hours ). Chania is home to a magnificent old town with buildings full of history and a romantic Venetian port. Romans, Byzantines, Venetians, Ottomans, all came through Chania and settled here at one time or another, leaving their mark. Wandering around the Venetian port, you’ll encounter the Egyptian lighthouse, the Küçük Hasan mosque, the Grand Arsenal, the Splanzia Ruins, the Fortress, the Jewish Quarter and the Kum Kapi.

Day 7

Τhe Myth of labyrinth

Next day brings you to Culture and political center of the Minoan civilization, Knossos is the largest Bronze Age archaeological site on Crete. Visit the maze of work – living rooms with detailed images of Cretan life on the walls of the palace. Your journey to ancient Crete continue and you will enjoy a performance in a stone-build open air theatre. The Minoans worshiped the mother goddess symbolizing the blossoming of nature, fertility and wellbeing. Imagine an afternoon where these habits, traditions and customs come back to life and where you can get a small idea of the Minoan Religious and Cultural events of over 4000 years ago! Return to Chania and settle to your hotel

Day 8

The 7 villages of Apokoronas tour

The best way to experience Crete at its traditional best, is the ‘7 Villages Tour’. The Apokoronas villages, a collection of 34 settlements either by the coast or in the valleys of the legendary White Mountains. You’ll be astonished how completely they’ve kept their traditional ways, the villages radiate all the authenticity of this proud region of Crete. Here you’ll experience authentic Cretan cuisine, sampling local recipes such as tsigariasto, kalitsounia, pilafi, dakos, as well as locally distilled ‘raki’.

Day 9

Pictures and memories for home

Private transfer to airport for your flight back home

Included :

Accommodation in Athens x2 nights

Accommodation in Santorini x3 nights

Accommodation in Crete x3 nights  

Hydrofoil tickets (Athens – Santorini – Crete)

Air tickets economy class (Crete – Athens )

Private transfers from/to airport/port/hotel

Acropolis tour with English speaking guide (private)

Catamaran cruise Santorini (shared)

Night hike Santorini (shared)

Knossos Palace tour (shared)

7 Villages tour Crete ( small group )

24/7 support during your trip with concierge services

Travel Insurance (while in Greece)

Note : We can offer all activities on private basis upon request

Excluded :

Lunch/Dinner (unless otherwise stated)

Personal expenses

Gratuities

Hotel local taxes (paid locally approx. €6 to €10 per room/night)

International air tickets

ATHENS

DAY TRIP TO MYCENAE – NAFPLIO – EPIDAURUS (Duration: approx. 10hrs)

We will explore the UNESCO World Heritage Sites of the ancient Mycenae and Epidaurus and will add an old-Greece touch to our day with a short stop at the coastal city of Nafplio. We visit Mycenae, the Golden Kingdom of Agamemnon and admire the most famous ancient theater of all times, Epidaurus.We reach the ancient city of Mycenae (1,5hrs drive) where the Cyclopean Walls “take our breath”, as until today no explanation can be found regarding their construction. Mycenae is considered the greatest and richest kingdom of the later Bronze Age (around 1350B.C).Next stop is the beautiful seaside city of Nafplio, the first capital of Greece, where we enjoy a traditional Greek lunch. The oldest area of the city is called Acronafplia, with various traditional spots and above it we can see the Castle of Palamidi, and the Castle of Bourtzi in a small island emerging from the Argolic gulf.Then, we head to the epicenter of the ancient drama: the theater that is considered the one with the best acoustic balance worldwide, the Ancient Epidaurus. Today in Epidaurus, modern artists organize newer versions of ancient tragedies as well as the Festival of Epidaurus.

DAY TRIP TO DELPHI & ARACHOVA (Duration: approx. 10hrs)

Drive through Boeotia plain, hearing tales about the ancient Greek Mythology, King Oedipus, God Apollo and find yourself being immersed in the myths and monuments of Ancient Greece. Our first stop is Kryas Springs, an extremely picturesque valley in the city of Levadia. Walking routes along the banks, streams, limestone formations as well as stone and wooden bridges create the perfect scenery for a short stroll. Next stop: Delphi Archaeological Site. Marvel at some of the most important and unique archaeological monuments, such as the Athenian Stoa, the Treasury of the Athenians, the Polygonal Wall, and of course the Temple of Apollo and the Archaeological Museum, which hosts globally known artifacts like the Naxian Sphinx, the frieze of the Treasury of the Sifnians, the bronze Charioteer and the statue of Antinoos. Our final stop is the picturesque village of Arachova. Here we are suggesting you have your lunch, in one of the many traditional restaurants, walk around the narrow alleys and buy local delicacies, such as Formaela cheese.

nds from ancient times. Get 3 hours of free time to wander around the ruins and see the excavated artifacts in the small museum. Then, cruise to the cosmopolitan island of Mykonos for a further 3 hours of free time. Use the time to explore Mykonos Town and stroll the pretty alleys of the romantic Little Venice district. Climb the hill to see the famous windmills up close and get spectacular views of the surroundings. Sail back to Naxos in the early evening.

Departure around 08.30am

Return around 06.30pm

SANTORINI

SANTORINI VOLCANO CRUISE INCLUDING HOT SPRINGS & THERASIA (Duration: approx 3hrs )

Sail across Santorini’s beautiful Caldera and visit the islands of Nea Kammeni and Therasia on this 6-hour cruise. Board a sightseeing boat at the old port and admire Santorini’s cliffs as you cruise to Nea Kammeni. Enjoy free time to walk around its volcanic crater, swim in the warm springs, and visit Therasia island. Explore and have lunch there in your leisure time before cruising back to Santorini. Our first stop is at Nea Kameni island where you’ll  hike to the crater of the volcano. Next, you’ll sail to Palia Kameni, for an amazing dive in the hot springs at Agios Nikolaos Cove. Third stop is Therasia island, a miniature of what Santorini used to be thousands of years ago. Therasia is a virgin island untouched by tourism and has approx. 300 inhabitants. You can explore the traditional village and taste authentic Santorinian cuisine.

(Starts at 1.30am – Ends at 04.30pm)

FULL DAY SANTORINI LAND TOUR Duration: approx 8hrs 

The tour starts at an amazing spot on the caldera to take photos and admire the beautiful views. The first stop is at Akrotiri Excavations, where you will discover the effect of the volcano eruption that took place around 1610 BC! Time for lunch by the sea at the black beaches Perissa and Perivolos, the most popular on the island, featuring unique black sand. Next, you will visit Megalochori village, a truly hidden gem of Santorini with ancient vineyards, lava-stoned streets and traditional cave houses with colorful doors. The tour continues with the Wine Museum, an amazing landmark, nestled in a cave and because of its unique position, this natural labyrinth is 8 meters below ground and 300 meters long, where you will learn about Santorini’s volcanic viticulture. Last stop is Oia, the most ‘instagrammable’ village of Santorini! You will get lost in Oia’s picturesque streets full of churches with blue domes literally hanging at the cliffs of the village, from where you will enjoy the most beautiful sunset!

(Starts at 11.30am – Ends after sunset)

MORNING OR SUNSET SEA KAYAK & SNORKELING (Duration: approx 5hrs )

Whether you’re looking for a scenic excursion or a water-filled adventure activity, this exciting tour offers the best of both worlds. On this adventure, you will visit black, white and red beaches, enter a magnificent sea cave and swim in the deep blue of Santorini. Our epic journey starts from Mesa Pigadia, a serene beach with black sand. From here, we’ll hop on the kayaks and paddle along the coast. We will pass beautiful cave houses carved into the mountains and rock formations as we explore its sea caves. We will paddle east to pass by the white rock cliffs of White Beach before reaching the beautiful red rock formations and vivid colors of Red Beach. Time for a 45min break in Kampia Beach, one of the most secluded beaches in Santorini. We will have a snack, snorkel and explore the marine life and if you’re lucky, you will spot sea urchin, starfish and even sea turtles. Then we will head back to Mesa Pigadia to end our tour with a delicious lunch/dinner of traditional Greek food in a taverna.

(Morning slot: 09.00am – 02.30pm / Sunset slot: 04.30pm – 10.00pm)

COOKING CLASS & EASY HIKE (Duration: approx 5hrs )

Our wonderful day starts with a visit at a church dedicated to the Dormition of the Mother Mary, just outside the traditional village of Akrotiri. Here we will begin our hike. We will hike along a trail that showcases incomparable views of the Aegean in and the immense caldera of Santorini. We will pass by sprawling vineyards and deserted chapels. Images that will take us back to what life was like on this island in yesteryear. This scenic hike will lead us to the idyllic beach of Mesa Pigadia. Here we will have some time to relax, have a wonderful swim and snorkel in the crystal clear waters of the Aegean Sea. After our relaxing time at the beach, we will meet with our talented chef. She will show us all there is to know about the traditional Greek cuisine. During our cooking lesson we will learn how to prepare a variety of lovely dishes all bursting with Mediterranean flavor. We will learn how to use homegrown ingredients and local cooking techniques. We will then savor our delicious homemade meal together! After our delicious meal we will head back to the hotel filled with beautiful memories.

(Starts at 09.00am – Ends at 1.00pm)

SANTORINI WINE ROADS (approx. 4hrs – various slots during the day)

You have heard about the world-famous indigenous grape varieties of Santorini! You probably know of the Vinsanto wine! But there’s more! More flavors and delicious explosions to enjoy! This is our signature tour and your best choice if you want to explore the magic world of the Santorini volcanic wines. Enjoy a stimulating tasting experience under the guidance of our experienced wine experts, visit three selected wineries, learn all about the local grape varieties and the viticulture of Santorini. Taste and admire the real spirit of Santorini with our signature Santorini Wine Roads Tour. This tour is ideal for all visitors as it gives the opportunity to learn in an entertaining way all there is to know about the wine culture of the island! The only thing you need to do is share with us the feelings that the tastes of Santorini wines create to your palate and your heart!

CRETE                                                                

IMBROS GORGE HIKE (Duration: approx 5hrs )

Imbros is the island’s second most famous gorge. Located parallel to Samaria, its big sister, Imbros, starts from the homonymous village and ends at Komitades, a beautiful small town in Sfakia province. It is a comfortable 8 km (5 miles) hike, and you will need 2-3hrs to the exit. Driving from Chania, you will need approx. 1,5hrs to arrive in the village of Imbros. You can enter the gorge on your own or with a licensed trekking guide. The first 30mins of the hike is downhill and the gorge is getting narrower as you keep walking. After around 75mins, you will reach the most imposing spot of it. The walls of the gorge are less than 2 meters apart and tower 300 meters above. Imbros opens onto Komitades town, where you can relax and enjoy your lunch. Next, we recommend a stop at Sfakia (alternative option for lunch) where you can swim in the turquoise crystal water of the Libyan Sea.

Guided Tour starts at 09.00am – Ends at 03.00pm and includes private transfer and licensed trekking guide

ELAFONISI TOUR (Duration: approx 10hrs )

Elafonisi beach (aka deer island), situated on an island-lagoon in southwestern Crete, wows its visitors with exotic blues, whites and pinks during an unforgettable day out at the beach. When it comes to bucket-list swimming spots in Crete, Elafonisi beach makes quite a case for being right at the top. On some days it’s connected to the coastline of southwestern Crete, and on others it’s an island you can easily wade to through knee-deep water. One way or another, you’ll find an exotic paradise of fine white and pink sand (coloured by crushed shells), shallow turquoise water and gorgeous little coves. People come from all over the world  to see what all the fuss is about! Protected within the Natura 2000 environmental network, the island of Elafonisi contains only sand dunes and more than 100 rare plants, including summer-flowering sea daffodils that look like white cups. While the organised mainland side of Elafonisi beach can get busy during the peak season, you can easily find yourself a hidden bay to lie in or wallow in the shallows. The sand extends for some distance along the 1km coastline, with the small church of Agia Irini and a lighthouse at the far end. It’s safe for swimming and snorkelling and has been awarded a Blue Flag for environmental cleanliness. (Departure: 08.00am- Return: 06.00pm)

PREVELI BEACH DAY TRIP

Discover 3 of the most famous beaches on the south coast of Crete. Travel through the wild Kourtaliotis Gorge where you will stop to see the magnificent waterfalls and the springs of the river Preveli that flow inside the gorge and which result in the river at Preveli Beach. The first stop is at the sandy beach Damnoni, where the boat is waiting to take you to Palm Beach Preveli at the south-end of Kourtaliotis Gorge, at the mouth of the river Preveli. Enjoy some time for a splendid swim in the crystal clear waters of the Libyan Sea, sunbathe and relax, and embark on a short hike through the tropical forest. Hop back on the boat and return back to the sandy beach of Damnoni. The next stop is the small resort Plakias, situated in a natural bay. Here you can have lunch, go for another swim or do some shopping. You will take another road to return to Rethymno, driving through the impressive Kotsifou Gorge.

DAY TRIP TO ARKADI – MARGARITES – MELIDONI – AXOS

After you will be picked up from your hotel in Rethymnon, this unique tour begins from Arkadi. There you will visit the historic Arkadi Monastery, renowned forits Rennaisance architecture and its pivotal role in the resistance against the Ottomans. The current fortress-like structure (referred to as a monastery-castle) was completed in the 16th century AD and a handful of monks still live in the cells and continue its work. The next stop will be the village of Margarites, in which you can learn about the art of pottery and create your own ceramic in their local pottery workshop. The tradition of pottery goes back many generations in this village and the ladies there will be more than happy to initiate you to the Cretan pottery art. Afterwards, you will be heading to Melidoni Cave, which is a historic cave filled with stalactites and stalagmites. This 220-meter altitude cave was a place of worship for Talos the bronze giant guardian of Crete who protected the island of Crete from enemies.  Before heading back to Rethymnon, you will stop at Axos Village, where you will have the chance to experience firsthand the production process of fresh cheese. Along with the local people you can take part in the milking process, witness the production of local cheese pies and cheese and of course taste the fresh traditional handmade snacks.

PLAKA – SPINALONGA – ELOUNDA LAND TOUR (Duration: approx 10hrs )

The tour starts from Heraklion, with a drive to Agios Nikolaos (approx. 1hr), the capital town of Lasithi, where you will explore the Old Town next to the stunning Voulismeni Lake. Then you will head towards the charming fishing village of Plaka and will enjoy a 15mins. Boat ride to Spinalonga Island.

From the coast you can see the remains of a 16th-century Venetian fortress, but what makes Spinalonga unique are the ruined houses and buildings of the settlement that was from 1903-1957 Greece’s official leper colony. Spinalonga gained international recognition as the setting for Victoria Hislop’s best-selling novel, The Island, in 2005, which went on to become a popular local TV series. You will return to Plaka where you will have free time for lunch. The tour ends at Elounda, a picturesque fishing village with a beautiful harbor, before you head back to Heraklion.

WINE & GASTRONOMY EXPERIENCES

The Miracle of Wine & Olive Oil

One of the best winery tours of Chania. Taste the local wine & olive oil and live a memorable wine journey. In this tour we visit:

*A family olive mill & winery

*The monumental olive tree of Chania

*A second winery for tour and tasting

*Ten samples of wine, olive oil tasting & lunch included

The Real Cretan Cooking Experience

Cook like a local with pure Cretan ingredients & live one of the best culinary

experiences in Chania. Enjoy your wine & food off the beaten path.

*Cooking class in authentic Greek and Cretan recipes

*100% hands-on experience

*Wine tasting in local varieties

*Cultural journey through the theme rooms of the family house

*Delicious dinner

*Spectacular sea/mountain views from the cottage

The Cretan Wine & Cheese Tour

Discover the origins of the Cretan wines through the eyes of the

local wine-makers. Taste delicious wine varieties combined with

the best selection of Cretan Cheese. We will visit:

*A family winery & tour around its facilities

*Tasting of Cretan wine labels

*Tour & tasting in a local cheese factory

*Traditional Cretan lunch