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12-Day Greek Land and Sea

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Overview

Combine sightseeing with pleasure with this 12-day package and enjoy the ultimate chauffeured experience with experienced tour guides! Visit Athens, Delphi, Meteora and the islands of Santorini and Crete. As with most tours in Greece from Athens, you'll begin in the picturesque narrow streets of Plaka.

Visit Delphi, which was regarded as the centre of the world and find out about the Ancient Oracle, then marvel at the ageless monasteries that combine both historical and religious treasures in Meteora - standing between Earth and Sky atop huge rocks.

You will also visit two picturesque traditional villages, Arahova and Kastraki with their Greek tavernas, where you can taste traditional food and experience the Greek hospitality!

Visit the most romantic island in Greece, Santorini, famous for their magnificent sunsets! Swim in the thermal waters, known for their therapeutic benefits, visit the active volcano, and dine under the orange-red colour of the sun as it sets!

Visit the Palace of Knossos and at the Archaeological Museum of Heraklion and learn about the rich lifestyle which began circa 2000 BC! Take the private tour we have organised for you to visit the Kournas Lake, the Arkadi monastery, the most historic monastery of Crete and the traditional village of Margarites with the ceramic ateliers. You should also take the cruise to Gramvousa, which is a tourist attraction today due to the Venetian castle, and the exotic Ballos beach, with the blend of glowing white and pink sand and the unbelievable lagoon waters bands!
Sightseeing
Culture & Arts
Beach & Sea
Cruising
Outdoors & Nature

Itinerary

Day 1

Arrival in Athens

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Arrival in Athens

The driver will meet and assist you in Athens airport and transfer you to your hotel. You'll have free time where you can explore the city in search of a taverna for dinner.

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    Accommodation

    Athens Cypria Hotel3 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Athens International Airport to Athens

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    Destinations

    Athens

Day 2

Athens Sightseeing Tour

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Athens Sightseeing Tour

Explore Athens with a private guide! Over the course of the day, you'll explore the iconic sites of the city along with the not-so-well-known parts of the city. Finish your day by visiting the Acropolis and the neighbouring museum. At night, you can also walk at the beautiful narrow and picturesque streets at Plaka and Monastiraki to see and admire the Greek architecture and to taste the famous Greek “souvlaki”

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    Accommodation

    Athens Cypria Hotel3 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Athens City Tour

    Temple of Olympian Zeus

    Acropolis of Athens

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    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Athens

Day 3

Tours in Greece from Athens to Meteora

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Tours in Greece from Athens to Meteora

Visit the archaeological site of Delphi, Castalia Spring and the Argive Kingsmonument, the treasury of the Athenians, the Athenian Stoa, the monument of Platea and the Temple of Apollo, famous for its oracle. You will pay a visit to the Delphi museum before the traditional village of Arachova, at 1000 metres in altitude, the best winter resort of Greece. There you can buy handmade pastries, cheeses, and spices. You can also have lunch at a traditional Greek taverna before we depart for Meteora.

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    Accommodation

    Dellas Boutique Hotel3 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Delphi Half-Day Tour

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Athens to Delphi

    Private Driver from Delphi to Kalabaka

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Athens

    Delphi

    Kastraki, Trikala

Day 4

Meteora Monasteries

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Meteora Monasteries

Today, the first stop is the Monastery of Great Meteoro, the biggest and oldest monastery that is "suspended in the air" because of the gigantic rock it is built on. The second the Monastery of St. Stephan, a small church built in the 16th century. This wonderful tour will be completed at the village of Kalambaka, where you will have a traditional Greek lunch. Afterwards, return to Athens with a short stop at Thermopiles, where you can admire the memorial of the battle of the 300 Spartans.

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    Accommodation

    Athens Cypria Hotel3 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Meteora Monasteries

    Thermopylae

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Kalabaka to Athens

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Kastraki, Trikala

    Decentralized Administration of Thessaly and Central Greece

    Thermopylae

    Athens

Day 5

The Ferry from Athens to Santorini

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The Ferry from Athens to Santorini

Today, your tour in Greece from Athens will take you on the ferry departing to the famous Santorini Island. Upon your arrival, you will meet your driver who will transfer you to your hotel. You'll have free time to explore the island. Tonight you could go to the Chora to explore and find a taverna to have dinner.

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    Accommodation

    Rose Bay Hotel4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    SantoriniOptional Activity

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    Transportations

    Ferry from Athens to Thera

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Athens

    Kamari

    Thera

Day 6

Sunset Cruise to Santorini Volcano

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Sunset Cruise to Santorini Volcano

Explore the calderas of Santorini's volcano before dinner onboard. You'll be above the underwater craters from Palia Kameni to Thirasia Island. The end of the excursion is at sunset when the boat will stop very close to Oia village where you will have the chance to watch the warm light of the setting sun under the violet sky before the night falls. This is the most unforgettable experience as the caldera and the village of Oia will shine in gold.

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    Accommodation

    Rose Bay Hotel4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Santorini Sunset Volcano CruiseOptional Activity

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    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Kamari

    Thera

Day 7

Villages of Santorini, Wine and Akrotiri

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Villages of Santorini, Wine and Akrotiri

Visit Megalochori to admire the Cycladic culture and the famous red or black beach, as well as Pyrgos village, the highest point of the island with a magnificent panoramic view! The next stop will be at a winery in Santorini, where you will taste local wines with finger food. We will also pay a visit to the old city of Akrotiri, one of the most important archaeological sites in Greece that presents traces of the Bronze Age, a city that was destroyed by approximately 1500 years before Pompeii.

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    Accommodation

    Rose Bay Hotel4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Akrotiri, Santorini Villages and Wine Tour

    Akrotiri

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    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Kamari

    Thera

    Decentralized Administration of the Aegean

Day 8

Santorini to Crete Island

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Santorini to Crete Island

You'll have free time during the day to bask in Santorini's beauty a little longer. Then, you'll be transferred to the Santorini port to take the ferry to Heraklion. The local driver will meet you there, assist you with your luggage and then transfer you to your hotel.

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    Accommodation

    Olive Green Hotel4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    SantoriniOptional Activity

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    Transportations

    Ferry from Thera to Crete Region

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Kamari

    Thera

    Heraklion

Day 9

Knossos and the Archaeological Museum

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Knossos and the Archaeological Museum

Knossos flourished for approximately two thousand years. It had large palace buildings, extensive workshop installations and luxurious rock-hewn caves and tholos tombs. As a major centre of trade and economy, Knossos maintained ties with the majority of cities in the Eastern Mediterranean. You will have the unique opportunity to visit the Palace of Knossos to learn about the rich lifestyle and the Archaeological Museum of Heraklion. You'll also visit the beautiful old town and the market.

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    Accommodation

    Olive Green Hotel4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Knossos Tour

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    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Heraklion

    Knossos

Day 10

Chania and Day Cruise to Gramvousa

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Chania and Day Cruise to Gramvousa

Travel west through the outskirts of Chania to the port of Kastelli. Here, a boat will take you to the small island of Gramvoussa with its imposing Venetian castle and breathtaking views. Relax here until the boat takes you to the lagoon and the exotic beach of Balos. With the white sands and the turquoise waters, Balos is like the Caribbean - an irresistible paradise for all guests!

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    Accommodation

    Olive Green Hotel4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Day Cruise to Gramvousa and the Exotic BallosOptional Activity

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    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Heraklion

    Gramvousa

Day 11

Crete Village Tour

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Crete Village Tour

Walk the narrow streets of the old town of Rethymno where Venetian and Ottoman aesthetics and the Cretan original pride are still present. Next will be at the Kournas Lake, found in a small valley among mountains and high hills. Both the lake and its natural surroundings are very picturesque. Then go to the Arkadi Monastery before reaching the most traditional village in Crete, Margarites. As the most important centre of the ceramics industry in Crete, this village is a must-see.

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    Accommodation

    Athens Cypria Hotel3 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Villages, Lakes and Monasteries of Crete

    Rethymnon

    Kournas Lake

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    Transportations

    Plane from Crete Region to Athens

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Heraklion

    Arkadi

    Rethimno

    Crete Region

    Athens

Day 12

Goodbye Greece!

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Goodbye Greece!

You'll have free time in the morning to do any last-minute shopping and bid farewell to our beautiful country. The driver will meet you at your hotel to transfer you to Athens airport according to your flight details.

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Athens to Athens International Airport

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Athens

Included in Price

  • 11 nights accommodation
  • 11 activities
  • 11 breakfasts
  • Airport transfer
  • Entrance fees
  • Ground transportation
  • Licensed English speaking guides

Not Included in Price

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