Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival
A taxi or private minibus will collect you from the airport and take you to your hotel. Once you arrive, the rest of the day is free so you can settle in, freshen up, and get comfortable in your room.
- Day 2
Athens
After breakfast, you'll take a panoramic tour through Athens's neoclassical center, stopping at Parliament and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier along with other key monuments. Next, head to the Acropolis and its museum (entrance included). By evening, a guided walking tour takes you through Plaka, Anafiotika, Thissio, and Monastiraki.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Panoramic tour of the Athenian Neoclassical Centre including Parliament, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, University, Library, National Academy, Ilion Palace, Temple of Zeus and Hadrian's Gate, Panathenaic Stadium, and other monuments
- Visit to the Acropolis with entrance fee included
- Visit to the Acropolis Museum with entrance fee included
- Guided evening walking tour through Anafiotika, Thissio, Monastiraki, and Plaka
Optional Activities
- Explore the charming streets of Plaka on your own after the Acropolis visit
Landmarks/POIs Parliament Tomb of the Unknown Soldier University of Athens National Library of Greece National Academy of Athens Ilion Palace Temple of Zeus Hadrian's Gate Panathenaic Stadium Acropolis Acropolis Museum Plaka Anafiotika Thissio Monastiraki - Day 3
Athens to Mykonos
You'll have breakfast and then get transferred to Piraeus port to board your ferry to Mykonos. The crossing through the Aegean Sea takes a few hours. Once you arrive, settle into your hotel and walk around the island or relax at your accommodation.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Ferry crossing from Piraeus to Mykonos
Landmarks/POIs Port of Piraeus 
- Day 4
Mykonos
This day is completely free. Spend it lounging on the island's beaches, wandering through the shops and bars, or trying local restaurants with fresh vegetables, olive oil, and seafood. You can do as much or as little as you'd like.
Optional Activities
- Ferry trip to the historic island of Delos, celebrated as the birthplace of Apollo and Artemis in Greek mythology
Landmarks/POIs Delos - Day 5
Mykonos to Santorini
After breakfast, you're transferred to the port for your ferry to Santorini. As you approach, you'll see the famous white buildings of Fira sitting high on the cliffs. After arriving, check into your hotel and explore the narrow winding streets on your own schedule.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Ferry crossing from Mykonos to Santorini
Landmarks/POIs Fira 
- Day 6
Santorini
The day is yours to wander around Santorini at your own pace. You can walk through the narrow streets and enjoy the local feel, or if you're interested, there's an optional sailboat tour that goes out to the caldera islands with stops at hot springs and views of Fira from the water.
Optional Activities
- Sailboat tour including visits to Nea and Palea Kameni islands with views of the caldera, green and yellow hot springs, and the capital city Fira
Landmarks/POIs Nea Kameni Palea Kameni - Day 7
Santorini to Heraklion
You'll be picked up and taken to Athinios port to catch your ferry to Crete, Greece's largest island. The boat brings you to Heraklion, the capital, which has historical ties to King Minos and the legend of the Minotaur.
Included Activities
- Ferry crossing from Santorini to Heraklion
Landmarks/POIs Athinios Port Palace of Knossos 
- Day 8
Heraklion to Chania
A rental car is included today. You'll drive the 140 km from Heraklion toward Chania, stopping at the Palace of Knossos and the historic town of Rethymnon along the way. After checking into your hotel in Chania, you're free to explore on your own.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Car rental for Crete exploration (manual gearbox, CDW insurance included, €750 excess, unlimited kilometres, 24-hour roadside assistance)
Optional Activities
- Visit to the Palace of Knossos, legendary home of King Minos and the Minotaur
- Stop in Rethymnon, a city with rich Venetian history
Landmarks/POIs Palace of Knossos Rethymnon - Day 9
Chania
You have another free day with your rental car. Crete has a lot to offer, so you can hit the beaches, drive around the countryside, or if hiking interests you, tackle the Samaria Gorge. What you do depends entirely on what sounds good to you.
Optional Activities
- Visit to Balos Beach
- Visit to Elafonisi Beach
- Visit to Falasarna Beach
- Trekking in the Samaria Gorge
Landmarks/POIs Balos Beach Elafonisi Beach Falasarna Beach Samaria Gorge - Day 10
Chania to Athens
After breakfast, drive your rental car to Chania Airport and drop it off at the rental company's desk. From there, you'll board your included flight back to Athens.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Flight from Chania to Athens (economy class)
