Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Athens
Athens- Start point
- Athina, Attica, Greece (airport)
Optional Activities
- Explore the Acropolis independently
- Visit the Plaka District
- Shopping in local areas
Landmarks Acropolis Parthenon Plaka District - Day 2
Athens to Heraklion
Athens to Heraklion- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided half-day bus tour of Athens including Panathenaic Stadium, Presidential residence, Temple of Olympian Zeus, Hadrian's Arch, Parliament and Unknown Soldier memorial, Academy, University, National Library, and Constitution Square (Syntagma)
- Guided visit of the Acropolis
- New Acropolis Museum visit
- Overnight ferry Athens to Heraklion
Landmarks Panathenaic Stadium Presidential residence Temple of Olympian Zeus Hadrian's Arch Parliament Unknown Soldier memorial Academy University National Library Constitution Square (Syntagma) Acropolis New Acropolis Museum - Day 3
Heraklion
Heraklion- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided city tour of Heraklion including Venetian Walls, Lion Square, Morosini Fountain, Venetian Loggia, and Koules Fortress (exterior)
Landmarks Venetian Walls Lion Square Morosini Fountain Venetian Loggia Koules Fortress - Day 4
Heraklion
Heraklion- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit the Palace of Knossos
- Discover charming villages
- Enjoy the island's coastline
Landmarks Palace of Knossos - Day 5
Heraklion to Chania
Heraklion to Chania- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Explore Chania's old town independently
- Walk along the Venetian harbor waterfront
- Browse artisan workshops
- Visit traditional tavernas
Landmarks Venetian Harbor Chania Old Town - Day 6
Chania
Chania- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided city tour of Chania including Old Town, Venetian Harbor with historic lighthouse, former Venetian and Turkish quarters, Firka Fortress (exterior), and local markets
Optional Activities
- Explore museums
- Dine at waterfront restaurants
Landmarks Chania Old Town Venetian Harbor Venetian Lighthouse Firka Fortress - Day 7
Chania to Athens
Chania to Athens- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Overnight ferry Chania to Athens
Optional Activities
- Browse boutique shops for olive oil, leather goods, and handmade ceramics
- Enjoy leisurely coffee at the Venetian Harbor
- Revisit favorite spots in the Old Town
Landmarks Chania Old Town Venetian Harbor - Day 8
Athens
Athens- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Visit the National Archaeological Museum
- Walk through Monastiraki neighborhood
- Walk through Plaka neighborhood
- Half-day tour to Cape Sounion to see the Temple of Poseidon
- Day cruise to the Saronic Islands of Aegina, Poros, and Hydra
Landmarks National Archaeological Museum Monastiraki Plaka Cape Sounion Temple of Poseidon Aegina Poros Hydra - Day 9
Athens
Athens- End point
- Athina, Attica, Greece (airport)
- Meals
- Breakfast
