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Athens - Ios - Santorini - Heraklion by Ferry
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11 to 16+ Nigths from $819*
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This is a suggested independent itinerary that you customize. Please select the best flights, hotels, trains, activities, transportation and number of nights in each destination to fit your needs.
A great Greek Island Experience!. Discover the treasures of Athens (the cradle of civilization and home of democracy; topped with ancient Acropolis and its colonnaded Parthenon Temple); and up next with Hydrofoils/Ferries explore: Ios (located in the heart of the Cyclades Chain, legendary by its nightlife and beautiful beaches, but also with a tender side you'll love getting to know); then, the most famous of the Greek islands; Santorini (recognizable for its whitewashed, cube-shaped buildings adorned with blue accents, steep cliffs and tangerine sunsets that light up the sky and sea); and lastly, Heraklion (is Crete's Island capital city, an area with many tourist resorts, as well as important well-preserved buildings and elements of traditional architecture and stunning beaches) before returning home. This is a flexible vacation package. Select your number of nights in each city, desired hotel and activities.

This 11 night sample itinerary includes:
  • Hotel for 3 nights in Athens
  • Ferry from Athens to Ios Island
  • Hotel for 2 nights in Ios Island
  • Ferry from Ios Island to Santorini
  • Hotel for 3 nights in Santorini
  • Ferry from Santorini to Heraklion
  • Hotel for 3 nights in Heraklion
  • Ferries/hydrofoils for the Islands do not operate in off seasons (autumn and winter) due to weather conditions


Price history for this itinerary (past 7 days):
From San Diego SAN (CA), US for 11 nights
1989.14 * incl.tax
Related Cities:
Athens (234)     Crete Island - Heraklion (32)     Santorini Island (75)     Ios Island (4)    
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1. Athens
  200 hotels
2. Ios Island
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3. Santorini Island
   (492 hotels)
4. Crete Island - Heraklion
   (22 hotels)
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3 nights in Athens

Athens captures the heart of its visitors. It's the capital city, vibrant in nature, exciting and exasperating, worldly and chic, a city that attacks the senses. It boasts art, culture, world-class museums, charming neighborhoods, exceptional food, lively people and glorious ancient gems such as the Acropolis and the iconic Parthenon. This city has a lot to offer and we promise you, it won't disappoint.

Explore the Acropolis, Parthenon, Temple of Nike, Hadrian's Gate, National Archaeological Museum, Greek Ancient Art Museum, Byzantine Museum, Temple of Poseidon, The Plaka, Syntagma Square, House of Parliament and so much more!



2 nights in Ios Island

There is a wide variety of incredible things to do in Ios, it is definitely one of the best places to visit in Greece. Whether you want to party until the sun comes up or explore hidden caves and churches. Read on to find out the best things to do on Ios island as well as information about how to get there and when to go. This Greek Island is located in the Cyclades island group in the southern Aegean Sea, with activities including hiking, watching the amazing sunsets, visiting historic sites, and enjoying the laid-back lifestyle of Greece. Manganari Beach is highly regarded as the best beach in Ios is separated into five smaller beaches.

Visit and explore the Magganari Beach, Tomb of Homer, Kolitsani Beach, Tzamaria Beach, Church of Virgin Mary of the Cliff, Archeological Museum of Ios, Paralia Sapounochoma and much more.



3 nights in Santorini Island

Santorini is considered to be the most sought after place for a romantic getaway in Greece, since there are not many places in the world where you can enjoy exquisitely clear waters while perched on the rim of a massive active volcano in the middle of the sea! Fira, the picturesque capital of the island, is perched high up on the edge of the Caldera, looking like a marvelous painting. Some of the villages are cosmopolitan some more peaceful; they are surrounded by vast vineyards; whitewashed cliff-top towns with castles affording amazing views out over the Aegean. Soaking up the villages' distinctive traditional atmosphere is a very unique experience.

Visit and explore the great Fira, Oia, Imerovigli and other charming villages, the beaches, Akrotiri Archaeological Site, Monasteries and Churches, Caldera, and much more!



3 nights in Crete Island - Heraklion

Founded in 824 AD by an Arabic Muslim people, Heraklion is home to the world's only comprehensive collection of Minoan artifacts. It has magnificent fortified walls and several other testimonies to the Venetians' time of power. Heraklion is close to the ruins of the palace of Knossos, which in Minoan times was the biggest centre of population on Crete. Home to Crete's largest city, Heraklion, as well as immense ruins scattered throughout the region, this prefecture draws attention from history lovers and young travelers looking for the island's nightlife.

Minoan Palaces of Knossos and Phaistos Palace, archaeological site of Gortyn, Heraklion Archaeological Museum, Cretaquarium, Fortress of Koules, The Caves of Matala, lovely beaches, charming villages and so much more.




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Athens
Day 1
Arrive to Athens
Overnight in Athens   200 hotels offered
Optional   1300 Things to do
Day 2
Overnight in Athens   200 hotels offered
Optional   1300 Things to do
Day 3
Overnight in Athens   200 hotels offered
Optional   1300 Things to do
Day 4
Departing from Athens
Transportation to next city by: Ferry - Athens (Piraeus) to Ios
Ios Island
Day 4
Arrive to Ios Island
Overnight in Ios Island   19 hotels offered
Optional   3 Things to do
Day 5
Overnight in Ios Island   19 hotels offered
Optional   3 Things to do
Day 6
Departing from Ios Island
Transportation to next city by: Ferry - Ios to Santorini
Santorini Island
Day 6
Arrive to Santorini Island
Overnight in Santorini Island   492 hotels offered
Optional   437 Things to do
Day 7
Overnight in Santorini Island   492 hotels offered
Optional   437 Things to do
Day 8
Overnight in Santorini Island   492 hotels offered
Optional   437 Things to do
Day 9
Departing from Santorini Island
Transportation to next city by: Ferry - Santorini to Heraklion (Crete)
Crete Island - Heraklion
Day 9
Arrive to Crete Island - Heraklion
Overnight in Crete Island - Heraklion   22 hotels offered
Optional   154 Things to do
Day 10
Overnight in Crete Island - Heraklion   22 hotels offered
Optional   154 Things to do
Day 11
Overnight in Crete Island - Heraklion   22 hotels offered
Optional   154 Things to do
Day 12
Departing from Crete Island - Heraklion

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Athens Hotels (200 total)
Ios Island Hotels (19 total)
Santorini Island Hotels (492 total)
Crete Island - Heraklion Hotels (22 total)


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Tours in Athens (1300 total)
Tours in Ios Island (3 total)
Tours in Santorini Island (437 total)
Tours in Crete Island - Heraklion (154 total)


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Greece

<b>Greece</b> is THE land of ancient sites and architectural treasures: the Acropolis in Athens, the amphitheater of Epidaurus, the reconstructed palace at Knossos, the belly button of the cosmos at Delphi, fallen columns galore on the sacred island of Delos, and frescoed Minoan palaces on Crete. But don't expect a visit there to be a sober study of the ancient world, the Greek propensity for partying dates back to Dionysus. Then there are 1400 islands to explore. Greece is much more than what you were taught at school or the predictable summer image of glorious sunsets and sandy beaches.
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Athens - Ios - Santorini - Heraklion by Ferry
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Athens
Athens captures the heart of its visitors. It's the capital city, vibrant in nature, exciting and exasperating, worldly and chic, a city that attacks the senses. It boasts art, culture, world-class museums, charming neighborhoods, exceptional food, lively people and glorious ancient gems such as the Acropolis and the iconic Parthenon. This city has a lot to offer and we promise you, it won't disappoint.

Explore the Acropolis, Parthenon, Temple of Nike, Hadrian's Gate, National Archaeological Museum, Greek Ancient Art Museum, Byzantine Museum, Temple of Poseidon, The Plaka, Syntagma Square, House of Parliament and so much more!
Ios Island
There is a wide variety of incredible things to do in Ios, it is definitely one of the best places to visit in Greece. Whether you want to party until the sun comes up or explore hidden caves and churches. Read on to find out the best things to do on Ios island as well as information about how to get there and when to go. This Greek Island is located in the Cyclades island group in the southern Aegean Sea, with activities including hiking, watching the amazing sunsets, visiting historic sites, and enjoying the laid-back lifestyle of Greece. Manganari Beach is highly regarded as the best beach in Ios is separated into five smaller beaches.

Visit and explore the Magganari Beach, Tomb of Homer, Kolitsani Beach, Tzamaria Beach, Church of Virgin Mary of the Cliff, Archeological Museum of Ios, Paralia Sapounochoma and much more.
Santorini Island
Santorini is considered to be the most sought after place for a romantic getaway in Greece, since there are not many places in the world where you can enjoy exquisitely clear waters while perched on the rim of a massive active volcano in the middle of the sea! Fira, the picturesque capital of the island, is perched high up on the edge of the Caldera, looking like a marvelous painting. Some of the villages are cosmopolitan some more peaceful; they are surrounded by vast vineyards; whitewashed cliff-top towns with castles affording amazing views out over the Aegean. Soaking up the villages' distinctive traditional atmosphere is a very unique experience.

Visit and explore the great Fira, Oia, Imerovigli and other charming villages, the beaches, Akrotiri Archaeological Site, Monasteries and Churches, Caldera, and much more!
Crete Island - Heraklion
Founded in 824 AD by an Arabic Muslim people, Heraklion is home to the world's only comprehensive collection of Minoan artifacts. It has magnificent fortified walls and several other testimonies to the Venetians' time of power. Heraklion is close to the ruins of the palace of Knossos, which in Minoan times was the biggest centre of population on Crete. Home to Crete's largest city, Heraklion, as well as immense ruins scattered throughout the region, this prefecture draws attention from history lovers and young travelers looking for the island's nightlife.

Minoan Palaces of Knossos and Phaistos Palace, archaeological site of Gortyn, Heraklion Archaeological Museum, Cretaquarium, Fortress of Koules, The Caves of Matala, lovely beaches, charming villages and so much more.

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