Itinerary
- Day 1
Athens
You'll arrive at Athens airport and get transferred to your hotel. After settling in, the rest of the day is yours to either relax or start poking around this historic city on your own if you're not too tired from traveling.
Optional Activities
- Explore historic Athens
Landmarks Acropolis 
- Day 2
Athens to Santorini
Have breakfast at your hotel, then head to the port for a high-speed ferry to Santorini (about 1.5 hours). Once you arrive and get to your hotel, the afternoon and evening are free to walk around and get a feel for the island at your own pace.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Explore Santorini
Landmarks Santorini Caldera 
- Day 3
Santorini
You've got the whole day to explore Santorini however you like. Check out the whitewashed villages sitting on the sea cliffs, hit the black-sand beaches, and soak in what makes this place special. Optional tours are available if you want a more structured experience (extra cost applies).
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Optional excursions available at hotel
Landmarks Santorini Caldera - Day 4
Santorini to Heraklion
After breakfast, you'll transfer to the port and take a ferry to Heraklion in Crete. From there, head to your hotel and spend the rest of the day exploring Crete's capital and getting your bearings in the city.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Explore Heraklion
Landmarks Palace of Knossos 
- Days 5 - 6
Heraklion
You have two full days here to really see Heraklion. Visit the Minoan palace of Knossos, walk through the Venetian fortress of Koules, and check out the Loggia. The surrounding countryside has nice beaches, olive groves, and traditional whitewashed villages worth seeing. Optional excursions available if interested.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Optional excursions available at hotel
Landmarks Palace of Knossos Koules Fortress - Day 7
Heraklion to Chania
After breakfast, you'll transfer to your hotel in Chania over in western Crete. The rest of the day is yours to wander this charming city and see what it has to offer with its mix of influences and character.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Explore Chania
Landmarks Samaria Gorge National Park Elafonisi Beach 
- Days 8 - 10
Chania
Three full days to get to know authentic Chania and western Crete properly. Walk through the winding alleys with colorful old houses, browse the covered market for local food and products, and see natural areas like Samaria Gorge National Park and Elafonisi beach with its pink sand. Optional tours are available.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Optional excursions available at hotel
Landmarks Samaria Gorge National Park Elafonisi Beach - Day 11
Chania to Athens
After breakfast, transfer to Chania airport for a short flight back to Athens. Once you arrive at your hotel, spend the evening exploring neighborhoods like Plaka and Monastiraki, or find a rooftop bar for a drink with views of the Acropolis.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Explore Plaka and Monastiraki
- Enjoy rooftop wine with Acropolis views
Landmarks Plaka Monastiraki Acropolis - Day 12
Athens Departure
Have breakfast at your hotel, then head to Athens airport for your flight home or wherever you're headed next. Tour services end here, though you can arrange your own travel if you want to stay longer or continue elsewhere.
- Meals
- Breakfast
