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12 Day Private Tour: Explore Athens, Delphi, Meteora, Santorini & Crete

12 days
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In-depth Cultural
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
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Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
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Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Athens

    Your driver will pick you up at Athens airport and take you directly to your hotel. After getting settled, the rest of the day is yours to wander around Athens however you like. It's a good chance to get your bearings, grab some food, and maybe check out a neighborhood or two at a relaxed pace.

    Start point
    Athens International Airport Eleftherios Venizelos (ATH) Διεθνής Αερολιμένας Αθηνών Ελευθέριος Βενιζέλος, Αττική Οδός, Spata-Loutsa, Attica, Greece (Our driver will pick you up from Athens Airport and transfer you at your hotel in Athens, 00:00 - 00:00)

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Athens independently
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  2. Day 2

    Athens

    A private driver picks you up from your hotel this morning for a guided tour of Athens. You'll see the Acropolis and Parthenon, then head through the Museum of Acropolis with a guide who can explain what you're looking at. After that comes a panoramic drive covering landmarks like the Panathenaic Stadium and Temple of Olympian Zeus. Later, you can either head back to your hotel or spend time wandering the Plaka neighborhood's winding streets and tavernas.

    Included Activities

    • Visit Acropolis and Parthenon
    • Guided tour of Museum of Acropolis
    • Panoramic city tour featuring Panathenaic Stadium, Zappeion, Temple of Olympian Zeus, and Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
    • Private city tour with driver

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Plaka neighborhood
    Landmarks
    Acropolis
    Parthenon
    Museum of Acropolis
    Panathenaic Stadium
    Zappeion
    Temple of Olympian Zeus
    Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
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  3. Day 3

    Athens to Delphi to Kalambaka

    Your driver picks you up at 08:30 for the drive to Delphi, which takes about two and a half hours. Once there, you'll walk through the Temple of Apollo and other ancient structures, plus check out the Delphi museum. Stop in the mountain village of Arachova at 1000 meters elevation where you can pick up local hand-made pastries, cheeses, and spices, then grab lunch at a traditional Greek tavern. Afterward, it's on to Meteora where you'll stay overnight in Kalambaka.

    Meals
    Dinner (Traditional Greek dinner in Meteora area)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Archaeological site of Delphi
    • Visit Castalia Spring
    • Guided tour of Delphi museum
    • Stop at traditional village of Arachova

    Optional Activities

    • Purchase local products at Arachova market
    • Lunch at traditional Greek tavern in Arachova
    Landmarks
    Archaeological site of Delphi
    Castalia Spring
    Temple of Apollo
    Delphi Museum
    Arachova
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  4. Day 4

    Meteora to Athens

    Today your driver takes you to the Byzantine Monasteries of Meteora, a UNESCO site with monasteries perched on massive rock formations. You'll start at the Holy Monastery of Great Meteoro, the largest and oldest one there. Then head to the Monastery of St. Stephan, a smaller 16th-century church decorated with frescoes. After touring these monastic complexes, lunch happens in Kalambaka. The drive back to Athens includes a stop at Thermopyles to see the statue of Leonidas and learn about the 300 Spartans' stand.

    Meals
    Lunch (Traditional Greek lunch in Kalambaka)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Holy Monastery of Great Meteoro
    • Visit Monastery of St. Stephan
    • Traditional Greek lunch in Kalambaka
    • Stop at Thermopyles to view statue of Leonidas
    Landmarks
    Holy Monastery of Great Meteoro
    Monastery of St. Stephan
    Kalambaka
    Thermopyles
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  5. Day 5

    Athens to Santorini

    You'll take a ferry from Piraeus Port this morning heading to Santorini. The journey gives you time to settle in and explore, so you might visit the town of Oia or take a boat tour to check out some of the island's hidden coves and beaches. By evening, you'll get to know your accommodation and wander around a bit.

    Included Activities

    • Ferry transfer to Santorini

    Optional Activities

    • Visit historic town of Oia
    • Boat tour to explore hidden coves and beaches
    Landmarks
    Oia
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  6. Day 6

    Santorini

    An optional semi-private cruise takes you around Santorini to explore beaches and natural spots. You'll swim in the Hot Springs with their iron and manganese-rich healing waters, then visit Aspronisi and the Ancient Lighthouse. Later on, Akrotiri and Indian Rock are on the route before hitting Red Beach for swimming and snorkeling. Around midday, a barbecue lunch is served on board with Greek salad, shrimp saganaki, grilled chicken and pork skewers, roasted vegetables, and vegetarian options. The day wraps up at Oia village where you watch the sunset over the caldera before heading back to your place.

    Optional Activities

    • Semi-Private Cruise to Caldera with BBQ on board - 160 euro per person
    Landmarks
    Hot Springs
    Nea Kameni
    Aspronisi
    Ancient Lighthouse
    Akrotiri
    Red Beach
    White Beach
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  7. Day 7

    Santorini

    Starting in the afternoon, you'll have a 3-hour private sunset tour to Oia with your own driver. As you arrive, the light hits the iconic architecture in warm hues. You'll walk through narrow streets discovering quiet spots with nice views of the caldera. The sunset is the main event here, and you'll have a private setting to take it in. Your driver brings you back to your hotel afterward.

    Included Activities

    • Private Sunset tour at Oia Village - 3 hours
    Landmarks
    Oia
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  8. Day 8

    Santorini to Crete

    You'll be transferred to Santorini port for the 17:45 ferry to Heraklion, Crete, arriving at 19:40. A local driver meets you at the port, helps with your bags, and drives you to your hotel in Heraklion for the night.

    Included Activities

    • Ferry transfer to Heraklion
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  9. Day 9

    Heraklion to Chania

    A private guided tour shows you Crete's Minoan heritage starting with the Palace of Knossos, which reveals how people lived back in 2000 BC. Next comes the Archaeological Museum of Heraklion with its collections. Then you'll visit a traditional olive oil farm with centuries-old trees to see how oil is actually made, finishing with a tasting of three varieties paired with Cretan food and balsamic vinegar. Later you travel to Chania for an overnight stay.

    Included Activities

    • Guided private tour of Palace of Knossos
    • Visit Archaeological Museum of Heraklion
    • Olive Oil tasting tour at Cretan farm - 2 hours
    Landmarks
    Palace of Knossos
    Archaeological Museum of Heraklion
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  10. Day 10

    Chania

    An optional day cruise departs west from Chania toward Kastelli port, where a boat takes you to Gramvoussa island with its Venetian castle and great views. After 2 hours on the island, the boat heads to Balos lagoon and beach, which has white sand and turquoise water that looks like the Caribbean. The clear water and white coral sand create a really nice setting for swimming and relaxing. You'll return to Chania to spend the night.

    Optional Activities

    • Day Cruise to Gramvousa & the Exotic Beach of Balos - 165 euro per person
    Landmarks
    Gramvousa
    Balos Lagoon
    Kastelli
  11. Day 11

    Chania to Athens

    An optional cultural tour takes you through the old town of Rethymno with its Venetian and Ottoman architecture. You'll visit Arkadi Monastery, Crete's most historic one and a UNESCO site. The pottery village of Margarites comes next, where you can walk through narrow streets and visit ceramic workshops. Later you catch a 17:40 flight to Athens, arriving at 18:40. Your driver meets you at the airport and takes you to your hotel.

    Included Activities

    • Domestic flight from Chania to Athens

    Optional Activities

    • Tour in Rethymno - Arkadia and Pottery Village - 210 euro per person
    Landmarks
    Rethymno
    Arkadi Monastery
    Margarites
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  12. Day 12

    Athens

    Your driver will pick you up from your hotel and transfer you to Athens airport according to your flight time. Make sure to let the hotel know your departure details so everything is coordinated properly.

    End point
    Athens International Airport Eleftherios Venizelos (ATH) Διεθνής Αερολιμένας Αθηνών Ελευθέριος Βενιζέλος, Αττική Οδός, Spata-Loutsa, Attica, Greece (Our driver will meet you at your hotel and will transfer you at Athens airport according to your flight details., 00:00 - 00:00)
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  • MC
    · August 2nd, 2022
    The trip was very well organized. The hotels we were booked into were very clean and very nice. They weren't anything luxurious, but they served the purpose and we had absolutely no complaints about the accommodations. The drivers were very polite and explained various points of interest while in Athens and on the way from Athens to Delphi, from Delphi to Meteora, and on the return from Meteora to Athens. The only thing I would have changed would have been to skip Meteora and to spend that time in Athens instead because we really only had one day to visit Athens and that was spent at the Acropolis and The Acropolis museum which was fine. But another day could have been spent visiting The Agora and other museums in Athens. Our contact person, Effie, was always within reach if we needed anything.
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    Hello Michael, thank you for your valuable feedback! We are really happy that you enjoyed your 12-day private tour!
    Trip date: July 2022

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