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10-Day Honeymoon to Athens, Crete & Santorini

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Overview

Athens, Crete and Santorini are the new destinations for the experience of your dreams in Greece!

On this ten-day Athens to Santorini honeymoon trip, you can witness the major sights in Athens and then roam around the most mesmerising Greek islands, admiring the beauty of it thoroughly.

You can visit the enchanting Santorini, with its wonderful romantic ambience and Crete, enriched with jaw-dropping natural beauty, with its long beaches and breathtaking sights.

They are the ideal places to spend the perfect honeymoon in Greece, full of romance, relaxation and beauty that the islands showcase.
Sightseeing
Culture & Arts
Hiking & Trekking
Outdoors & Nature

Itinerary

Day 1

Welcome to Your Athens to Santorini Honeymoon

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Welcome to Your Athens to Santorini Honeymoon

As you arrive in Athens, you will be welcomed by an English-speaking driver and then dropped to one of the hotels in Athens downtown. Once you have checked in, then you have the afternoon and evening all to yourself to explore Athens. You can also head to Plaka to enjoy a great traditional meal in one of the local restaurants.

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    Accommodation

    The Athenian Callirhoe Exclusive Hotel4 star

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    Activities

    Athens

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Athens International Airport to Athens

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    Destinations

    Athens

Day 2

Athens Coach Tour & Free Time

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Athens Coach Tour & Free Time

After your early breakfast, you'll head out on an Athens city tour in a coach that is air-conditioned and guided by English-speaking guides. As the island offers modern and ancient monuments and buildings to witness, such as the glorious Parthenon on top of the Acropolis, the Kallimarmaron Stadium, where the first modern Olympics was held, Syntagma Square and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Then, it's up to you to choose to relax by your hotel pool or visit the National Archaeological Museum.

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    Accommodation

    The Athenian Callirhoe Exclusive Hotel4 star

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    Activities

    Half-Day City Tour of Athens

    National GardenOptional Activity

    National Archaeological MuseumOptional Activity

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Athens

Day 3

Athens to Crete

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Athens to Crete

This morning, your driver will collect you from your hotel and take you to the airport for your flight to Crete. As you arrive in Chania, you will be warmly welcomed by your English speaking driver who will give you a ride to your hotel in the Old Town of Chania, one of the most scenic towns in Greece. After you have checked in, you'll then go to one of the restaurants in the Old Town for a lovely dinner for two.

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    Accommodation

    Porto Veneziano Hotel3 star

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    Activities

    ChaniaOptional Activity

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Athens to Athens International Airport

    Plane from Athens International Airport to Chania International Airport "Ioannis Daskalogiannis"

    Private Driver from Chania International Airport "Ioannis Daskalogiannis" to Chania

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Athens

    Chania

Day 4

Explore Crete by Rental Car

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Explore Crete by Rental Car

For the next few days, you have the luxury of having a rental car which provides you with the chance to enjoy your trip to the fullest. You can now drive to the beaches to find your own cove to chill. You can also roam around Chania, one of the most beautiful towns in Crete, with Byzantine and Venetian features. You can also look for places to hang around such as the pool or beautiful beaches, or enjoy cocktails and have fun.

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    Accommodation

    Porto Veneziano Hotel3 star

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    Activities

    Agios NikolaosOptional Activity

    RethymnonOptional Activity

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    Transportations

    Rental Car from Crete Region to Crete Region

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Chania

    Agios Nikolaos

    Rethimno

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    Notes

    You'll have the luxury of a rental car for the next few days to explore Crete.

Day 5

Another Day of Exploring by Rental Car

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Another Day of Exploring by Rental Car

Today, you have another full day to explore the beautiful island of Crete, almost it's own nation for everything that it provides. A rental car provides you with flexibility so its on you whether you would like to drive to Agios Nicholas or Rethymnon as they are both mesmerising beaches nearby or you could just relax at the pool, therefore, you have the luxury of choosing the way you want to spend your day.

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    Accommodation

    Porto Veneziano Hotel3 star

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    Activities

    CreteOptional Activity

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    Transportations

    Rental Car from Crete Region to Crete Region

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Chania

    Agia Pelagia

Day 6

Drive to Heraklion

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Drive to Heraklion

After breakfast, you will check out of your hotel and drive to Heraklion. During this drive, you can enjoy the diversity surrounding you, as Crete has a combination of large towns and villages, mountains, plains, lakes and rivers altogether forming a unique blend. Samaria Gorge is a natural park of exquisite natural beauty which offers great hiking experience if you feel like walking. If you prefer sightseeing, you can visit the ruins of Knossos, located near Heraklion.

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    Accommodation

    GDM Megaron Hotel5 star

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    Activities

    Samaria Gorge HikeOptional Activity

    HeraklionOptional Activity

    Palace of KnossosOptional Activity

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    Transportations

    Rental Car from Chania to Heraklion

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Chania

    Crete Region

    Heraklion

    Knossos

Day 7

Crete to Santorini

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Crete to Santorini

This morning, right after your breakfast, you'll check out of the hotel and drive to the Heraklion port where you will stop and catch a ferry to the breathtaking Santorini Island. After a 2.5-hour ferry journey, your English-speaking driver will meet you and escort you to your hotel for the next three-night experience. As the place offers gorgeous sunsets over dinner, it is wise to enjoy dinner from the caldera cliff edge tonight - it will be an unforgettable experience!

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    Accommodation

    Dana Villas Infinity Suites4 star

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    Transportations

    Rental Car from Heraklion to Heraklion Port Passenger Station

    Ferry from Crete Region to Thera

    Private Driver from Thera to Dana Villas-Infinity Suites

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Heraklion

    Regina Mare

Day 8

Explore Santorini

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Explore Santorini

Today continue your Santorini honeymoon. This morning, you can have a takeout breakfast on the balcony as you can admire the majestic views. You can then head to the centre of Fira to visit some inspiring museums, roam around the streets and discover boutiques for some shopping and also have lunch in one of the restaurants that offer a caldera view. Another way to explore the island is to rent a car and visit the south, black sandy beaches of Perissa and Kamari.

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    Accommodation

    Dana Villas Infinity Suites4 star

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    Activities

    SantoriniOptional Activity

    FiraOptional Activity

    Southern SantoriniOptional Activity

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    Transportations

    Rental Car from Thera to TheraOptional Activity

    Rental Car from Thera to Thera

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Regina Mare

    Thera

    Decentralized Administration of the Aegean

Day 9

Last Day in Santorini

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Last Day in Santorini

This is your last day in Santorini, so you should enjoy it to the fullest. You can have your breakfast and then enjoy a tour of the volcano and the hot springs of the volcano islands in the centre of the Santorini caldera. To the north of Oia, you'll find a quaint village with amazing mansions to gaze at and also the unique sunset views which is another perfect way to spend your day.

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    Accommodation

    Dana Villas Infinity Suites4 star

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    Activities

    Free Day in Santorini

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Regina Mare

    Thera

Day 10

The End of a Perfect Honeymoon

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The End of a Perfect Honeymoon

Today is the last day of your Athens to Santorini honeymoon in Greece. Enjoy your breakfast and then you'll check out of the hotel and travel to the airport. Board your plane to Athens, which will be the end of an awe-inspiring experience.

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Thera to Santorini Airport

    Plane from Santorini Airport to Athens International Airport

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Regina Mare

Included in Price

  • 9 nights accommodation
  • 1 activity
  • 9 breakfasts
  • Airport transfer
  • Domestic flights
  • Entrance fees
  • Ground transportation
  • Licensed English speaking guides

Not Included in Price

  • Alcohol beverages
  • Entry visas / airport departure tax
  • Gratuities
  • International flights
  • Laundry
  • Personal expenses
  • Travel insurance
  • Trekking permits
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