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Athens & Crete unfolded

Duration: 8 days / 7 nights
Destinations:
Chania's old port and lighthouse early in the morning
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A winter adventure is beginning with Athens and Crete taking the stage, in a package enriched with special services for elegant tastes. Start your journey in Athens, where ancient history is gracefully intertwined with the modern world. Explore the city and see ancient ruins appear in the midst of lounge bars and art cafes. Join the morning half day Athens city tour before venturing out on your own to discover the city's hidden treasures. Take advantage of your leisure time to walk the narrow streets of Plaka or take a stroll down the shopping street of Ermou. In Crete, you will first get to see the picturesque town of Chania and its beautiful Venetian harbor. Mini excursions to villages on the mountainside are always a great idea, especially if you want to familiarize yourself with the warm Cretan hospitality and try some of the local delicacies. Crete is so large and diverse that the opportunities for exploration are endless even during winter!

Arrival in Athens: Daily (November to March)

  • 3 nights hotel accommodation in Athens
  • 4 nights hotel accommodation in Chania
  • Domestic flight tickets Athens - Chania - Athens
  • Athens Half Day City tour
  • Transfer service as per itinerary
  • Meals: 7 breakfasts
  • VAT for all services

Not included:

  • International airfare
  • Personal expenses, meals/beverages not indicated in the itinerary etc.
  • Customary tips to your drivers, guides and escorts
  • VISA expenses (if applicable)
  • Stayover hotel tax (to be paid directly to the hotel by customers)

Optional: You can upgrade the Athens sightseeing into a private tour at additional cost

  • Day 1: Arrival in Athens
    Upon arrival you will be met by our representative at the Athens International airport to have all your answers question and receive a warm welcome to our country. Your driver will subsequently transfer you to your hotel in the capital where you can take a load off and take the remainder of the day to begin your exploration of the city. You can never go wrong with a stroll around Thissio before settling in a cozy tavern with a view of the Acropolis.
    Overnight: Athens
    Meals: -
     
  • Day 2: Athens Half Day Sightseeing Tour
    After breakfast we meet you at your hotel, in order to start the morning half day Athens sightseeing tour, the most efficient way to see most of the important sites of a city with a history that stretches back to several millennia. Your tour may culminate in the Acropolis and its modern museum, but you will have the chance to see other prominent sites as well, like the Academy of Athens, the Greek Parliament and Hadrian's Arch among many others.
    Overnight: Athens
    Meals: Breakfast
     
  • Day 3: Arrival in Crete
    You have a transfer from your hotel to the airport waiting for you in order to catch your flight to Chania, a charming town on the West side of Crete. Once there, our local collaborator will be waiting to take you to your selected hotel. Take advantage of the rest of your afternoon to walk through the town and get lost in its picturesque alleys. Taverns, bars, galleries and local shops seem to sprout from every corner, each adding to the unique mosaic of this Cretan gem.
    Overnight: Chania (Crete)
    Meals: Breakfast
     
  • Days 4-6: Explore West Crete
    Crete is a large and diverse island with an abundance of places to visit and activities to participate in. It is time to craft your own itinerary and spend the next three days creating your personal adventures throughout Western Crete! Traditional villages like Argyroupoli, Sfakia, Sougia and Elos can be uniquely beautiful destinations for day trips from Chania should you choose to rent a car on the island. That side of Crete is also full of hiking trails, tucked-away monasteries and exotic landscape for those wishing to explore even more. However, if you simply want to spend all of your time exploring Chania, nobody will blame you as this wonderful town combines Venetian and Anatolian influences with Cretan traditions to create a never-before seen blend that will captivate you.
    Overnight: Chania (Crete)
    Meals: 3 Breakfasts
     
  • Day 7: Return to Athens
    In the morning you will be transported to the airport and catch a short flight back to Athens, where you will hop pon another transfer to your hotel.Make the most of your last night in Greece and taste some local delicacies you've had your eye on throughout the trip. Make sure not to forget to pick up some gifts for your friends back home!
    Overnight: Athens
    Meals: Breakfast
     
  • Day 8: Depart from Athens
    Time has come to pack up your wonderful memories of Greece and meet our assistant at the lobby of your hotel. You will be transported to Athens International Airport for your flight back home. We sincerely hope to see you again in Greece soon!
    Overnight: -
    Meals: Breakfast
  • Day 1: Arrival in Athens
    Upon arrival you will be met by our representative at the Athens International airport to have all your answers question and receive a warm welcome to our country. Your driver will subsequently transfer you to your hotel in the capital where you can take a load off and take the remainder of the day to begin your exploration of the city. You can never go wrong with a stroll around Thissio before settling in a cozy tavern with a view of the Acropolis.
    Overnight: Athens
    Meals: -
     
  • Day 2: Athens Half Day Sightseeing Tour
    After breakfast we meet you at your hotel, in order to start the morning half day Athens sightseeing tour, the most efficient way to see most of the important sites of a city with a history that stretches back to several millennia. Your tour may culminate in the Acropolis and its modern museum, but you will have the chance to see other prominent sites as well, like the Academy of Athens, the Greek Parliament and Hadrian's Arch among many others.
    Overnight: Athens
    Meals: Breakfast
     
  • Day 3: Arrival in Crete
    You have a transfer from your hotel to the airport waiting for you in order to catch your flight to Chania, a charming town on the West side of Crete. Once there, our local collaborator will be waiting to take you to your selected hotel. Take advantage of the rest of your afternoon to walk through the town and get lost in its picturesque alleys. Taverns, bars, galleries and local shops seem to sprout from every corner, each adding to the unique mosaic of this Cretan gem.
    Overnight: Chania (Crete)
    Meals: Breakfast
     
  • Days 4-6: Explore West Crete
    Crete is a large and diverse island with an abundance of places to visit and activities to participate in. It is time to craft your own itinerary and spend the next three days creating your personal adventures throughout Western Crete! Traditional villages like Argyroupoli, Sfakia, Sougia and Elos can be uniquely beautiful destinations for day trips from Chania should you choose to rent a car on the island. That side of Crete is also full of hiking trails, tucked-away monasteries and exotic landscape for those wishing to explore even more. However, if you simply want to spend all of your time exploring Chania, nobody will blame you as this wonderful town combines Venetian and Anatolian influences with Cretan traditions to create a never-before seen blend that will captivate you.
    Overnight: Chania (Crete)
    Meals: 3 Breakfasts
     
  • Day 7: Return to Athens
    In the morning you will be transported to the airport and catch a short flight back to Athens, where you will hop pon another transfer to your hotel.Make the most of your last night in Greece and taste some local delicacies you've had your eye on throughout the trip. Make sure not to forget to pick up some gifts for your friends back home!
    Overnight: Athens
    Meals: Breakfast
     
  • Day 8: Depart from Athens
    Time has come to pack up your wonderful memories of Greece and meet our assistant at the lobby of your hotel. You will be transported to Athens International Airport for your flight back home. We sincerely hope to see you again in Greece soon!
    Overnight: -
    Meals: Breakfast
  • To ensure the safety of our guests, all transfers will be private and in line with health protocols.
  • The hotels included in our vacation programs comply with the mandatory health and safety protocols instituted by the Greek National Health Organization in collaboration with the Greek Government.
  • You can upgrade the Athens Sightseeing group tour into a private one, at additional cost.