5. GREEK WONDERS 1 – Crete, Santorini and Mykonos – 12 days // 11 nights

Crete, Santorini and Mykonos : 12 days // 11 nights

Day 1 – ATHENS // CHANIA (CRETA)

Arrival in Athens, reception and embark for the picturesque city of Chania, in the island of Crete.

Arrival and transfer to the hotel.

We will stroll through the historic alleys of the city which is considered one of the most beautiful in Greece and the most romantic in Crete. The old quarters of Chania, date from the times of the Venetian and Turkish occupation.

Day 2 – CHANIA

Free day, in order to get to know this charming city.

Or, choose one of the tours:

Optional 1: Full day tour, sailing around Cape Gramvousa, a protected area, at the northwest end of Crete. Utilizing an embarkation from the port of Kissamos (40 km from Chania), we will visit Balos beach (looks like a lagoon), one of the island’s postcards and the island of Gramvousa, with its wild beauty. There are the ruins of a Venetian castle of the 16th century. The climb has a medium degree of difficulty, but you will be rewarded from the panoramic route and the view from the top of the castle.

Optional 2: Full day tour to Elafonisi beach, a natural reserve, protected and voted one of the 20 most beautiful beaches in the world. The crystal waters, of different bluish tones, cause a perfect contrast with the fine sand, which sometimes turns pink due to the small fragments of shells. A wonderful route, passing through traditional villages in the Cretan mountains.

Day 3 – CHANIA // HERAKLION

Free morning.

In the afternoon, we will go to Heraklion, the largest city in Crete. We will make a stop at Rethymno, a university city, where occurs one of the most famous carnivals in the country.

Arrival and transfer to the hotel.

Day 4 – HERAKLION

In the morning, we will stroll through the historic center, visiting the monuments of the Venetian period, enjoying this city that mixes medieval and cosmopolitan characteristics. We will proceed to an award winning cellar in order to taste some of the local wines.

Optional: Tour to the archaeological site of Knossos, origin of the Minoan civilization, the first European and the Archaeological Museum of Heraklion, one of the most important in the world.

Day 5 – HERAKLION

Free day.

We suggest the excursion to Ágios Nikolaos, Elounda and the island of Spinalonga, famous for Victoria Hislop’s book, “The island”.

Or the excursion to the Phaistos archeological site and the beaches of the southern part of Heraklion.

Day 6 – HERAKLION // SANTORINI

In the morning, transfer to the port and embark for the world known island of Santorini.

Arrival and transfer to the hotel.

For the rest of the day, we suggest to get to know Fira, admiring the island’s capital, with boutiques, various cafes, bars and restaurants overlooking the caldera, making it the busiest place on the island.

Day 7 – SANTORINI

Today, we suggest visiting Oia and wait for the sunset, one of the icons of Greece. Ideal time for beautiful photos in this village, which has traditional houses on narrow streets, churches with blue domes, hotels and restaurants with privileged views of the Aegean.

Optional: Island tour, covering the entire island, including visiting a winery, to taste some of the unique Santorini wines. A route with stunning views throughout the duration!

Day 8 – SANTORINI

Free day.

We suggest that you visit the impressive archaeological site of Akrotiri, with ruins of a Bronze Age city, the only one outside Crete, with Minoan influence and artifacts.

Optional: Tour in catamaran, visiting Red and White beaches (accessible only by the sea), the hot springs and navigating around the volcanic caldera. Includes the transfers, lunch or dinner, drinks, Wi-Fi, diving equipment. 5 * Services. You can choose the morning or the afternoon sailing.

Day 9 – SANTORINI // MYKONOS

In the morning, transfer to the port and embark for Mykonos, the island preferred by celebrities as their holiday destination.

Arrival and transfer to the hotel.

Free afternoon to explore the city of Mykonos, with picturesque alleys, the famous windmills and the legendary sunset of little Venice.

Days 10 and 11 – MYKONOS

Free days, in order to enjoy the beaches and the nightlife of Mykonos city(Chora).

Spend the day in some of the chic beach clubs of the island, with a great chance of bumping into celebrities!

Note: We will indicate the best options and make the reservations.

We also suggest the excursion to the nearby island of Delos, with its very important archaeological site, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Day 12 – MYKONOS // ATHENS

In the morning, transfer to Mykonos airport and depart for Athens.

End of our services.

PS: The schedules of the first and last day may change according to the arrival and departure times of your international flights.

What is included – Greek Wonders 1

Services included:

• 2 nights in Chania-Crete, with breakfast;
• 3 nights in Heraklion-Crete, with breakfast;
• 3 nights in Santorini, with breakfast;
• 3 nights in Mykonos, with breakfast;
• Flights Athens-Chania and Mykonos-Athens, economy class, one piece of checked baggage and 1 piece of cabin baggage are included;
• Tickets with High Speed ferries, Heraklion-Santorini and Santorini-Mykonos, economy class;
• City tour in Chania;
• City tour in Heraklion and wine tasting;
• All the transfers mencioned;
• Public liability insurance;
• Support 24 hours.

Services not included:

• International flights;
• Travel insurance;
• Personal extras;
• Any item not mentioned as included or mentioned as a suggestion or optional;
• Porters inside ports and airports;
• Gratuities.

Price list “GREEK WONDERS 1” – 2024

This touristic package is carried out from April until the end of October, without restriction in the number of travelers. In order to enjoy it to the most, we recomend to consider traveling from May until the first fortnight of October.

Prices are per person in a double room, in Euros (€) and include all taxes.

OBSERVATIONS

• In a triple room, the prices go down by 10%, prices in single and family rooms on request.
• VIP category(suites with jacuzzi or private pool on the terrace) on request.
• For a party of 4 travelers or more, 5% discount.
• This touristic package can be personalized for honeymoon couples.
• As from 01/2018, Greek government impose the “stayover tax”. It costs 0,50€ to 4€ per room/apartment/house, per night, depending on category, and needs to be paid by guests at checkout.

Category 1: 3* hotels or apartments, with excellent location and  ratings.

Category 2: 4* hotels or sophisticated apartments, with privileged views(especially in Santorini).

Category 3: 5* hotels or luxury apartments, with privileged views(especially in Santorini).

PAYMENT PLANS

1. 30% advance, 40% up to 2 months before the trip and 30% until the day(inclusive) that the itinerary starts.
2. Installment payment, 10% advance and one installment each month until the day(inclusive) that the itinerary starts.
3. Or, we could elaborate a payment plan which could be more adequate for your needs.

PAYMENT FORMS

1. We accept VISA and Mastercard and we don’t charge transaction fees. We will send an Invoice with payment link.
2. Bank transfer.
3. We do accept payments via PayPal or other wallets but we charge a 3,50% transaction fee.

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