Santorini, Crete and Rhodes
Duration: 11 Days
DAY 1: Athens - Santorini
Arrive Athens International Airport and fly to Santorini. The island with the most spectacular landscape, breathtaking views overlooking the volcano, black sand beaches and romantic sunsets. Meet with our representative and transfer to the hotel.
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DAY 2: Santorini
Take a drive around the island, enjoy swimming at its black, red and white sand beaches, or visit excavations at Akrotiri. Have a lunch or dinner at one of many taverns offering delicious traditional food.
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DAY 3: Santorini
Enjoy a free day in Santorini. Enjoy a tour of one of the many wineries on the island or lose yourself in the shops and cafes in the picturesque town of Fira.
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DAY 4: Santorini – Heraklion, Crete
Transfer to the port of Santorini and take the high-speed ferry back to Heraklion, the capital of Crete and one of the Mediterranean region's most fascinating and vibrant cities. Meet with our representative and transfer to the hotel.
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DAY 5: Heraklion, Crete
Enjoy the largest island in Greece and the fifth largest in the Mediterranean Sea. Here, you can admire the remnants of brilliant civilizations, explore glorious beaches, impressive mountains views, fertile valleys and steep gorges, and become part of the island’s rich gastronomic culture. Crete is, after all, a small universe teeming with beauties and treasures that you will probably need a lifetime to uncover!
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DAY 6: Heraklion, Crete
You can take a day tour to the town of Chania, on your own by public bus, or by private car and/or guide. Chania region is on the western side of the island, dominated by the impressive White Mountains and its famous National Park. Stroll through the Old Town’s maze-like alleys with the beautiful Venetian mansions, the fountains and the elaborate churches. Return to Heraklion.
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DAY 7: Heraklion – Rhodes
Transfer to the airport of Heraklion and fly to Rhodes (direct flights on certain days), the capital of the Dodecanese. Enjoy the special blend of cosmopolitan and traditional found in numerous cultural and archaeological sites. Arrive, meet with our representative and transfer to the hotel.
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DAY 8: Rhodes
Explore one of the largest medieval towns in Europe through the Gate of Freedom. The Old Town of Rhodes is a mosaic of different cultures and civilizations; rarely does a visitor have the chance to stroll within medieval walls and explore twenty-four centuries of history.
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DAY 9: Rhodes
Enjoy yourself and relax on the beautiful island of Rhodes. Visit the ancient acropolis of Lindos and soak in the blend of antiquity and the island life.
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DAY 10: Rhodes - Athens
Transfer to Rhodes airport and fly to Athens. Enjoy your day exploring the city, or visit the famous Parthenon on the sacred rock of the Acropolis on your own. The Historic Center has archaeological sites, quaint cafes and traditional restaurants for you to explore.
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DAY 11: Departure
Transfer to Athens International Airport for your departure flight back home. As you reminisce on all you have seen, we hope that you will be inspired to return and continue to create your own myth in the wonderful country of Greece.
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