Athens, Mykonos, Santorini, Crete [11days]

(Optional Tour) Visit of Acropolis and panoramic tour of Athens by bus. This tour gives you an opportunity to observe the striking contrasts that make Athens such a fascinating city. Our expert guides will take you to see the Panathenaic Stadium where the first Olympic Games of modern times were held in 1896 (shortstop). Continue and pass by the Prime Minister’s residence (ex-Royal Palace) guarded by the Evzones in their colourful uniform, the Temple of Olympian Zeus, the Hadrian’s Arch, the Parliament and the memorial to the Unknown Soldier, the Academy, the University, the National Library, the Constitution Square (Syntagma).

Early transfer to the port of Piraeus to board the ferry to Mykonos. Upon your arrival in Mykonos, transfer to your hotel. Overnight

We start with a unique experience of the countryside Mykonos Island. Our first stop will be the idyllic beach, Ag. Ioannis with the best view of Delos Island and we will see fishermen and their boats at the small pier, private chapel and houses built in typical Cycladic architectural style. At the village of Ano Mera, the most traditional place, you can also visit the monastery Panagia Tourliani built in the 16th century and then we will have enough free time for a stroll around the square. Next stop is Kalafatis beach where there is time to relax a little before going back to town. Explore Mykonos town walking into the narrow cobblestone streets, passing by the traditional labyrinth of the old town. We will see the famous windmills, Little Venice Paraportiani and Saint Nicholas churches. After the walking tour, you are free to continue your private exploration in town. Meeting point Fabrika Square, Mykonos town. Overnight in Mykonos

Morning transfer to the port to board the ferry to Delos. In the ancient times, the myth of god Apollo, god of light, and goddess Artemis having been born there rendered the island sacred: no mortal would ever be allowed to be born on its land. But a cradle of gods as the island has been, no mortals would ever be allowed to die on it either. So, apart from it being a conspicuous religious and economic center, the island had also been exclusive in that: even during the years of the peak of the Delian Alliance, women on the brink of childbirth and people close to death would be carried to the neighbouring island of Rineia. The whole of the known world of that age was aware of the sacredness of the island and of its uniqueness. Nowadays, Delos reserves its uniqueness to the known world: nowhere else in the Globe is there a natural insular archaeological site of this size and importance. No other island on Earth hosts so many monumental antiquities from the Archaic, the Classical, and the Hellenistic periods, i.e., the centuries of the great Greek art, on a territory used exclusively as an archaeological site. Delos is not a museum; Delos is not there to tell a story. Delos is history itself. Return to Mykonos. Overnight

Transfer to the port to board the ferry to Santorini. Upon your arrival in Santorini, transfer to your hotel.

We will start with Akrotiri Archaeological site. Akrotiri is a Bronze Age settlement on the volcanic island of Santorini (Thera). The settlement was destroyed by a huge eruption during the 17th century BC and buried under the volcanic ash, which preserved the whole city in perfect conditions to be referred often as “Prehistoric Pompei”. We will continue with Red Beach, well known for the unique colour of the sand and the hill behind it. We will continue with Perivolos black sand beach one of the longest beaches in the Cyclades & the best beach in Santorini, considered as the trendiest beach of the island. We will walk at Megalochori (Walking Tour), one of the most beautiful traditional villages of the island. Enjoy the sunset at the end of the day. Overnight

Transfer to the port to board the ferry to Heraklion. Upon your arrival in Heraklion, transfer to your hotel. Overnight.

Heraklion the main port of Crete, is the birthplace of the Minoan civilization as reflected in the fabulous palace of King Minos at Knossos. Torn between his modern city and old town, surrounded by thick walls sheltering buildings dated of all periods and protecting its Venetian harbour, Heraklion is the historical capital city of Crete. All around the coast recites the rosary beautiful beaches and lively resorts. Heraklion is surrounded by long coasts with animated beautiful beaches. Top attractions: The old town and the Venetian harbour, The Archaeological Museum of Heraklion, Knossos – the palace of King Minos, The long beaches and resorts along the coast, The hinterland, and its traditional villages. Overnight.

Free day in Heraklion. In the evening Ferry crossing from Heraklion to Piraeus (Athens) Overnight on board.

Our assistant will meet you at the Port – Ferry Dock and will transfer you to the Airport for your departure flight.