Greek Isles: Crete, Mykonos & Santorini

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Island-hopping in the Aegean is an odyssey beyond anything you dreamed it would be. This remarkable adventure includes spectacular islands in vivid blue seas, the finest sites of antiquity, white beaches beyond compare, and time with locals who welcome you with wide-open arms. You explore Crete with its Minoan ruins, rolling olive groves and Byzantine churche...

Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

    • Explore Heraklion
    • Experience the true archeological wonders of Delos
    • Explore, shop, visit artisans, sip something cold at a table overlooking the sea

What's this trip about?

    Island-hopping in the Aegean is an odyssey beyond anything you dreamed it would be. This remarkable adventure includes spectacular islands in vivid blue seas, the finest sites of antiquity, white beaches beyond compare, and time with locals who welcome you with wide-open arms. You explore Crete with its Minoan ruins, rolling olive groves and Byzantine churches, and Naxos, the greenest of the Cyclades. You also enjoy a leisurely multi-night stay in red-cliffed Santorini, settling into a charming hotel with incredible sunset views of the extinct volcano’s caldera. From Mykonos to Delos and beyond, we draw on local connections to provide you with insider access and show you Greece at its best. You meet phyllo bakers, olive growers, archeologists and villagers – the contemporary Greeks who live amid some of the loveliest scenery and finest historical treasures on earth. You’ll head home with a deep and very personal feel for this wonderful culture and the islands that have cradled it for millennia.

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIntimate group - 12 max
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityHeraklion
End CitySantorini

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • High Adventure

Destinations

  • Europe
  • Greece

Trip includes

    • Full-time experienced guide(s) who are with you throughout the trip and handle behind-the-scenes logistics
    • Admissions to tastings, historic sites and other scheduled events as noted in the detailed daily itinerary
    • Gratuities for hotels, meals, and baggage
    • All land transportation during the trip

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Itinerary

Days 1-2: Heraklion
You meet in the Cretan capital of Heraklion (2 nights) a town, studded with Venetian and Ottoman architecture. From here, you make a memorable visit to the Minoan Palace of Knossos. Your spectacular walks will be punctuated by meetings with olive-oil makers, a traditiona...
Days 3-4: Naxos / Mykonos 
Get ready for a couple of days of island-hopping, Greek style. Your home base is Naxos (2 nights) where you’ll leave the beaten path near Kourounohori to see a remarkable statue abandoned by its sculptor more than 2,500 years ago. You’ll also experience the true archeological wonders of Delos, mythological birthplace of Apollo, on a guided visit to the temples, amphitheater, homes and more.

Days 5-7: Oia
Crossing the sea to Santorini, you travel to Oia (2 nights). Roam the ancient and picturesque streets to explore, shop, visit artisans, sip something cold at a table overlooking the sea, or just linger poolside at your hotel. Next day, a morning walk on the slopes of the famous volcano precedes an invitation to a local vineyard for a tour and tasting with views of the sunset over the crater.

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Price per day$728
Last Updated: 2/17/2023

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All breakfasts, 2 Lunches and 4 Dinners
Age Requirements
No age restrictions
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