Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Athens
AthensOptional Activities
- Explore Athens classical monuments and historic sites
- Visit neighborhoods and experience local culture
- Day 2
Athens
AthensIncluded Activities
- Guided tour of the Acropolis and Parthenon
- Three-hour food tour in central Athens including artisan shops, food market, and local flavor sampling
Landmarks Acropolis Parthenon - Day 3
Athens to Chania
Athens to ChaniaIncluded Activities
- Explore Chania Old Town and Venetian Harbor
Optional Activities
- Sample authentic Cretan gastronomy at local restaurants
Landmarks Venetian Harbor - Day 4
Chania
ChaniaIncluded Activities
- Full-day hiking experience in Samaria Gorge
Landmarks Samaria Gorge - Day 5
Chania to Heraklion
Chania to HeraklionIncluded Activities
- Guided tour of the Palace of Knossos and Minoan ruins
Optional Activities
- Visit Heraklion Archaeological Museum
- Explore Heraklion's historic center, Old Port, and shopping districts
- Experience Heraklion's dining and nightlife scenes
Landmarks Palace of Knossos Heraklion Archaeological Museum - Day 6
Heraklion
Heraklion- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch at a local tavern with authentic Cretan cuisine)
Included Activities
- Jeep safari along the Minoan Path and Lassithi Plateau
- Visit to Dikteon Cave
- Traditional olive mill tour with olive oil tasting
- Lunch at a local tavern
Landmarks Dikteon Cave Lassithi Plateau - Day 7
Heraklion to Santorini
Heraklion to SantoriniOptional Activities
- Explore Santorini's distinctive villages with blue and white architecture
- Visit beaches with soft sand or smooth white pebbles
- Watch the famous sunset from Oia
- Experience Santorini's vibrant nightlife
Landmarks Oia Santorini Caldera - Day 8
Santorini
Santorini- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch served on board at Thirassia Island)
Included Activities
- Caldera sunset cruise departing from Vlychada port
- Cruise past Red and White Beaches and Black Mountain
- Visit to volcanic hot springs
- Lunch on board at Thirassia Island
Optional Activities
- Explore towns along Santorini's caldera cliffs in the morning
Landmarks Red Beach White Beach Black Mountain Thirassia Island Ammoudi Port - Day 9
Santorini
Santorini- Meals
- Breakfast (Traditional Greek coffee), Lunch (Lunch at restaurant with caldera views paired with local wine, including Cycladic cheeses, cold cuts, souvlaki, olive oil tasting, bakery delicacies, and traditional sweets)
Included Activities
- Santorini Eat & Walk food tour through Firostefani and Fira
- Guided walk along caldera footpath with multiple food stops
- Lunch at restaurant with caldera views paired with local wine
Landmarks Firostefani Fira - Day 10
Santorini to Milos
Santorini to MilosOptional Activities
- Explore Milos beaches with colorful volcanic rock formations
- Discover the island's coastline and natural landscape
- Day 11
Milos
MilosIncluded Activities
- Full-day boat trip to Polyegos and Kleftiko
- Swimming at Blue Waters in Polyegos
- Swimming at Gerakas beach
- Snorkeling and sea cave exploration at Kleftiko
Optional Activities
- Additional swimming at Tsigrado beach if time permits
Landmarks Polyegos Kleftiko Gerakas Beach Tsigrado Beach - Day 12
Milos
MilosOptional Activities
- Visit Sarakiniko and Kleftiko beaches with white rocks and sea-eroded caves
- Explore the island's catacombs
- Visit seaside villages of Klima, Emborios, and Mandrakia
- Watch sunset from Plaka
- Relax on exotic beaches throughout the island
Landmarks Sarakiniko Kleftiko Klima Emborios Mandrakia Plaka - Day 13
Milos to Athens
Milos to Athens
