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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:
Flight into Athens and out of Heraklion (Crete Island)
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 Island
Hotel for 3 nights in Santorini Island
Ferry from Santorini to Heraklion (Crete Island)
Hotel for 3 nights in Heraklion (Crete Island)
Ferries/hydrofoils for the Islands do not operate in off seasons (autumn and winter) due to weather conditions
Athens (234)Heraklion (Crete Island) (32)Santorini Island (75)Ios Island (4)
Trip Summary
3 nights in Athens
Athens captures the heart of its visitors. It's the capital city, vibrant and exciting, worldly and chic, a city that attacks the senses. It offers 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 it all 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
Ios is another stunning island in the Cyclades island group of Greece. Even though it has a reputation for being a party island, it is certainly not limited to only its party scene. Visitors will find beautiful beaches, charming Greek villages, amazing views, blue-domed churches in the most scenic locations, unexplored bays, delicious Greek food, and much more. With a length of 11 miles and width of 6 miles, it is not a very big island, but it offers plenty of beaches for relaxation and many places to explore.
Visit and explore the Manganari 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 towns of Fira, Oia, and Imerovigli as well as other charming villages, the beaches, Akrotiri Archaeological Site, the monasteries and churches, the Caldera, and much more!
3 nights in Heraklion (Crete Island)
Founded in 824 AD by 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 in power. Heraklion is close to the ruins of the palace of Knossos, which in Minoan times was the biggest center 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.
Visit and explore the Minoan Palaces of Knossos and Phaistos, the archaeological site of Gortyn, Heraklion Archaeological Museum, Cretaquarium, Fortress of Koules, the caves of Matala, lovely beaches, charming villages and so much more.
<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.
Athens captures the heart of its visitors. It's the capital city, vibrant and exciting, worldly and chic, a city that attacks the senses. It offers 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 it all 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 is another stunning island in the Cyclades island group of Greece. Even though it has a reputation for being a party island, it is certainly not limited to only its party scene. Visitors will find beautiful beaches, charming Greek villages, amazing views, blue-domed churches in the most scenic locations, unexplored bays, delicious Greek food, and much more. With a length of 11 miles and width of 6 miles, it is not a very big island, but it offers plenty of beaches for relaxation and many places to explore.
Visit and explore the Manganari 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 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 towns of Fira, Oia, and Imerovigli as well as other charming villages, the beaches, Akrotiri Archaeological Site, the monasteries and churches, the Caldera, and much more!
Founded in 824 AD by 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 in power. Heraklion is close to the ruins of the palace of Knossos, which in Minoan times was the biggest center 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.
Visit and explore the Minoan Palaces of Knossos and Phaistos, the archaeological site of Gortyn, Heraklion Archaeological Museum, Cretaquarium, Fortress of Koules, the caves of Matala, lovely beaches, charming villages and so much more.
