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12-Day Mythological Discovery of Ancient Greece

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Extraordinary Experiences

  • Explore the core of Greece and walk its secret paths accompanied by an Athenian!
  • Build up your Greek wine knowledge on a wine tasting with an expert sommelier
  • Spend a day exploring the greatest museum in Greece, the National Archeological Museum of Athens
  • Travel to Cape Sounio for a private guided sunset tour of the Temple of Poseidon
  • Explore Chania on an Old Town guided food & wine walking tour
  • Uncover one of the top ten beaches in the world on a full day cruise to Balos & Gramvoussa Beaches

Overview

In Athens, you can time travel through millennia, visiting the romantic ruins of ancient temples on the Acropolis hill or viewing archaic artworks in the 21st-century Acropolis Museum and learning about Greek mythology. This is only the beginning, as you depart Athens on a three-day mainland tour of the iconic sites of Greece: Olympia, Delphi and Nafplio.

Departing for Crete, you'll have the remainder of your trip to discover the paradise beaches and archaeological sites of this island which strikes the perfect balance between relaxation and exploration.

This tour is perfect for Percy Jackson fans who want to be at the heart of Greek mythology and their favourite series yet still want to have time to relax and enjoy their travels.
Sightseeing
Culture & Arts
Outdoors & Nature
Cruising
Food & Drink

Itinerary

Day 1

Athens Arrival

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Athens Arrival

Your ancient Greek mythology adventure begins! After arriving in Athens, you will be greeted and transferred by private vehicle to your hotel. After settling in, you will enjoy a free day to relax after your long journey.

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    Accommodation

    Urban Frame Hotel3 star

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Athens International Airport to Urban Frame Hotel

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    Destinations

    Athens

Day 2

Discover Athens in a Walking Tour

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Discover Athens in a Walking Tour

Explore Athens accompanied by a local in guided walking your, taking you around some of the most famous sites in the capital! Free evening. In Athens, you can time travel through millennia, visiting the romantic ruins of ancient temples and museums. Every corner highlights the complexity of Greek mythology, history and culture. From the infinite ancient sites to the omnipresent Ottoman-inspired culinary delights and the touches and fragrant spices from Asia.

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    Accommodation

    Urban Frame Hotel3 star

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    Activities

    Athens Highlights Walking Tour

    Acropolis of Athens

    Acropolis Museum

    Dionysian Grapes Wine Tasting

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Athens

Day 3

National Archaeological Museum

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National Archaeological Museum

Another incredible day full of myths for you with a private guided tour of the National Archaeological Museum! Exploring the myths of Poseidon, Perseus and Zeus with the extraordinary input of one of our licensed guides. You will visit the National Archaeological Museum of Athens, which is the largest archaeological museum in Greece and considered as one of the great museums of the world.

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    Accommodation

    Urban Frame Hotel3 star

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    Activities

    National Archaeological Museum Tour

    National Archaeological Museum

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Athens

Day 4

Cape Sounio Sunset Tour

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Cape Sounio Sunset Tour

You'll have a free morning to explore Athens. In the afternoon, you will travel to Cape Sounio for a wonderful private guided sunset tour of the Temple of Poseidon! Full of images and breathtaking views, take a wonderful drive along the scenic coastal road enjoying a splendid view of the Saronic Gulf, passing through some of Athens’ most beautiful suburbs and idyllic beaches.

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    Accommodation

    Urban Frame Hotel3 star

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    Activities

    Cape Sounio Private Guided Tour

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    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Athens

    Decentralized Administration of Attica

Day 5

Athens to Nafplio

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Athens to Nafplio

Depart for your three-day private trip via the coastal National highway for the strategically Corinth Canal and continue to Epidaurus and visit the Ancient theatre, world-famous for its outstanding acoustics. Then you enter the region of Argolis, land of Homer’s Golden Mycenae. You will see the Cyclopean Walls, the Lion’s Gate, the Royal Tombs, including Agamemnon and Clytemnestra's, and the Treasury of Atreus. In the afternoon you will reach Nafplio, one of the most romantic cities in Greece!

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    Accommodation

    Castellano Hotel & Suites

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    Activities

    Epidaurus to Mycenae and Nafplio

    Corinth Canal

    Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus

    Mycenae

    Tomb of Agamemnon

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Athens

    Decentralized Administration of Peloponnese, Western Greece and the Ionian

    Epidavros

    Nafplion

Day 6

A Day in Olympia

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A Day in Olympia

After enjoying breakfast at your hotel, you will depart for Olympia, the birthplace of the Olympic Games! Enjoy an amazing day full of Greek mythology and legends in one of the most important cities of ancient Greece and also one of the most famous sites in the world. You'll visit the marvellous archaeological site of Olympia with the Temple of Zeus, the Temple of Hera, the altar of the Olympic flame, the Stadium and the Olympia Archaeological Museum.

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    Accommodation

    Hotel Europa Olympia3 star

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    Activities

    Explore Ancient Olympia

    Temple of Hera

    Archaeological Site of Olympia

    Archaeological Museum of Olympia

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Nafplion

    Decentralized Administration of Peloponnese, Western Greece and the Ionian

    Archea Olimpia

Day 7

Discover Ancient Delphi

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Discover Ancient Delphi

Set off early across the Corinthian Bay by the famous new bridge to Antirion. Pass the city of Nafpaktos and along the coastal road to Delphi, known in ancient times as the Navel of the World! Visit the archaeological site and the Museum of Delphi, one of the most important UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Europe and enjoy the Temple of Apollo, famous for its Oracle. After lunch in the river town of Livadia, you’ll return to Athens, arriving at the airport for your flight to Crete.

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    Accommodation

    Minoa Palace Resort & Spa5 star

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    Activities

    Olympia to Athens

    Delphi Archaeological Museum

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    Transportations

    Plane from Athens to Chania

    Private Driver from Chania International Airport "Ioannis Daskalogiannis" to Minoa Palace Resort

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Archea Olimpia

    Nafpaktos

    Decentralized Administration of Thessaly and Central Greece

    Platanias

Day 8

Chania Food and Wine Walking Tour

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Chania Food and Wine Walking Tour

Begin your day by exploring the Venetian-built city with a cultural Chania Old Town food and wine guided walking tour which is exactly as it sounds! You'll explore the town while stopping in bars and delicatessens to get to the heart of Cretan hospitality and culture. Your evening will be free to continue this exploration, or you may wish to make the most of the hotel's facilities.

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    Accommodation

    Minoa Palace Resort & Spa5 star

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    Activities

    Chania Walking Tour

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Platanias

    Crete Region

Day 9

The Best Beaches in the World

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The Best Beaches in the World

Another extraordinary day for you, since today you will enjoy a semi-private cruise to Balos Lagoon and Gramvousa Island, some of the best beaches in the world! Board the boat to set out on the cruise to the breathtaking lagoon of Balos. One of the top 10 beaches in the world, the natural beauty of the white and pink sand of Balos lagoon is unparalleled. The small island of Gramvoussa is your next stop. Don’t miss the chance to visit the Venetian-built castle of Gramvoussa!

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    Accommodation

    Minoa Palace Resort & Spa5 star

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    Activities

    Full-Day Cruise to Balos and Gramvoussa Beaches

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Minoa Palace Resort to Kissamos

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Platanias

    Crete Region

Day 10

Rethymno and Heraklion

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Rethymno and Heraklion

After a 60-minute morning drive in your private vehicle, you will reach the magnificent seaside town of Rethymno, where you will enjoy some free time to take a walk and maybe have lunch at a wonderful seafood local restaurant, before continuing on your way to the capital of Crete island, Heraklion. You'll check into your hotel and have time to explore your surroundings.

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    Accommodation

    Hotel ibis Styles Heraklion Central4 star

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    Activities

    Rethymnon

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Chania to Rethimno

    Private Driver from Rethimno to Heraklion

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Platanias

    Rethimno

    Heraklion

Day 11

Knossos Palace and Heraklion Museum

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Knossos Palace and Heraklion Museum

In a day to remember, you will have the privilege to visit the marvellous, 4,000-year-old Knossos Palace, the oldest town in Europe, followed by the extraordinary Archaeological Museum of Heraklion, one of the largest and most important museums in Greece; it is among the most important museums in Europe! It houses representative artefacts from every period of Cretan prehistory and history, covering a chronological span of over 5,500 years from the Neolithic period to Roman times.

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    Accommodation

    Hotel ibis Styles Heraklion Central4 star

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    Activities

    Palace of Knossos

    Heraklion Archaeological Museum

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    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Heraklion

    Knossos

Day 12

Departure from Heraklion

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Departure from Heraklion

Today you will be privately transferred to the airport of Heraklion for your short flight back to Athens to connect to your international flight.

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Heraklion to Heraklion Airport N. Kazantzakis

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Heraklion

Included in Price

  • 11 nights accommodation
  • 22 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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