Welcome to a magical trip to Greece! We take you by the hand and lead you into the joyful celebration of Greek life through exploring, adventuring, tasting, and sharing the hidden corners of this magnificent place.
AMAZING AEGEAN
|8 Days, 6 Destinations |Starts from Athens
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Duration
8 days
Max Group Size
6
Tour Code
AA
Tour Type
Request as group tour
Departure Type
Guaranteed
Age Requirement
16 - 80 Ages
Guiding Method
Fully guided
Operated In
English
Physical level
easy
Athens
Pickup Time:
19:00
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Athens
Dropoff Time:
18:00
Activities
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Traveling in Greece does not only include amazing Greek food and wine, but it also unwraps unique experiences that make you escape from your comfort zone, create lifetime memories, and broaden your horizons.
As we dive into the extremes of our home country, you will be embraced with an endless source of surprise and fascination. Undoubtedly, Greece is much more than just the most beautiful country on earth. It is History, Culture, Nature, and a brand new way of living!
As you unwind among its best-kept secrets, this heaven will ignite an awakening and inspire you with a passion for nature and life.
Highlights
- Off-the-beaten-track itinerary
- Walk through history with our private guided tours
- Taste and learn about the delicious Cretan cuisine
- Catch one of the best sunsets in the world in Oia
- Visit the Palace of Knossos, the capital of the legendary King Minos
Itinerary
Private transfer from the airport to your hotel upon request.Meet us in the lobby of the Royal Olympic Hotel.Let us welcome you with a gourmet dinner and breathtaking views of the Acropolis.Pace level: 1
Experience the dazzling modernist Acropolis Museum and reveal layers of history dating back to the 6th century BC.Have an in-depth private guided tour of the Acropolis Museum.Witness the wonders of Ancient Greek architecture with a guided tour of the Acropolis.Enjoy lunch with delicious Greek dishes in one of the best places downtown.Head towards the Herodion built on the slopes of the Acropolis.View the Temple of Olympian Zeus, one of the biggest temples ever built in Athens.View the Panathenaic Stadium, an ancient stadium originally built in 338 BC.Witness the Presidential Guards on duty in front of the Greek Parliament.Explore the old city of Athens, Plaka, and stroll around its small streets. Free time for shopping.Have a romantic dinner and accommodation on-board on the way to Chania.Pace level: 3
Take your first Cretan breakfast at a traditional village with wonderful scenery.Get the most from a hands-on cooking class with local ingredients from the organic kitchen garden.Have a unique guided visit and a real insight into a typical local house with tales of Cretan past, present, and tradition.A short stop on the way at the wood workshop of Manolis, a must-meet Cretan.Follow the route from the beehive to the jar and taste the Cretan honey.Check in to one of the most exquisite hotels on the island and relax in its spacious swimming pool.Pace level: 2
Visit the oldest olive tree in the world which is estimated to be at least 4000 years old.Visit the Botanical Park of Chania, where you awaken your senses by walking around, observing, and discovering the botanical gems of Greece.Drive to the charming Venetian port of Chania.Visit the Aptera archaeological site which once was an important city-state of Crete, dating back as far as the 14th century BC.End your magical day in Rethymno, a city that combines the oriental features of the Ottoman period with Renaissance-style Venetian architecture.Pace level: 3
Explore the narrow streets of the small Venetian harbor of Rethymno, filled with fishing boats and an impressive Venetian Fortress.Enter the magic atmosphere of a Venetian mansion that dates back to the 1600s and offers local Cretan and Mediterranean delicacies to avid gastronomers.Discover the secrets of the Greek liquid gold known as extra virgin olive oil.Discover the Palace of Knossos, a testimony to the grandeur and refinement of Minoan and Mycenaean civilizations.Pace level: 2
Catch the morning ferry and arrive at Santorini at noon, the Aegean's gem.Relax in the unparalleled luxury of your 5-star hotel which “appears” to be clinging to the steep hillside of Imerovigli.Visit the most iconic place in Greece, Oia.Have a romantic dinner while watching the burnt orange sunset.Pace level: 2
Drive to Akrotiri, the ruins of a city dating back to the 4th millennium BC, and have a private guided tour of the magnificent archaeological site.Visit Megalochori, one of Santorini's most traditional villages.Have a one-of-a-kind musical presentation that creates an interactive trip using mythological narration and fifteen hand-crafted wind and string instruments.Visit Fira, the main town of Santorini, and participate in a Greek Wedding, a unique musical designed for travelers who want to engage with the local culture in an entertaining way.Pace level: 2
Wave goodbye to the lost Atlantis and catch the ferry back to Athens. Private transfer to the airport upon request.Pace level: 1
Trip includes
Included
In Athens, our guests stay for one night in the Royal Olympic Hotel, a modern 5-star hotel located in the heart of the city with unique views of the Acropolis and the Temple of the Olympian Zeus. During the boat trip from Piraeus to Chania, you stay in private en-suite double cabins. During the boat trip from Heraklion to Santorini and from Santorini to Piraeus, we offer business class seats, as the trip length is short and there is no cabin option on board. In Crete and Santorini, you stay in 4 or 5-star hotels with unparalleled services and amenities, offering a unique experience for the well-traveled.
All rooms provided are twins, double, or triple and the tour price is room-based with a minimum of 2 people per room.
TRAVELING SOLO
For solo travelers, there is a single supplement of €1500.
TRAVELING IN A GROUP
If you are three people, it is advisable to book a triple room. If you are a family of more than three people, you will be placed in one of the above room types or you will have the possibility to be upgraded to a family suite, depending on each hotel's or ship's availability. Please send us your request by the time of booking.
The guide is English-speaking and certified to offer private tours in museums and archaeological sites. The guide has excellent knowledge of Ancient and Modern Greek history and stays with the group throughout the whole trip.
Guiding Method
Fully guided
EnglishA traditional Greek breakfast made with local products is offered daily at your hotel. Lunch and dinner made of traditional Greek recipes are offered daily at high-end restaurants or in wineries and hotels privately. For more information, please see the daily description of our journeys. Although all our menus are plenty, extra dishes can be obtained at your own extra cost. Drinks are not included.
All our packages are covered by a Travel Insurance program that includes covers for common situations such as trip cancellation, travel delays, or the loss/delay of luggage and/or documents, as well as 24/7 medical assistance providing help in case of any emergency during the trip.
For our group’s transportation, we have the most modern fleet of minivans. Highly experienced staff perpetuates commitment to quality of service and safety in transportation. All minivans are fully air-conditioned, feature comfortable seats, and have large panoramic windows.
All museum tickets are included in our trip packages.
Excluded
Kindly note that you always have the option to add our extra service of a private transfer from the airport to your hotel in Athens, or vice versa. If you do so, please add a note with your flight schedule and the code of your flight when you book one of our trip packages or email us at least two days before your arrival. Our private driver will be waiting for you at the arrivals gate, holding a placard with our company’s logo and your name. Please make sure to turn your phone on and use the Airport’s free Wi-Fi.
In case you decide to cancel or change your booking in any way (your chosen departure date, passenger’s name, etc), please note that a fee will be payable unless your request is sent 60 days before departure. Any request must be made in writing.
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