10 Days Athens, Santorini, Crete, and Rhodes Tour

Day 1: Athens Arrival & Exploration

Upon arrival you will meet our representative and afterwards your driver will transfer you to your hotel. The best way to fit all of Greece's history in just a few hours and will take you to important sites such as Hadrian's Arch, the Temple of Olympian Zeus, the Academy of Athens and the Greek Parliament among others. Have the rest of the day at leisure to relax and start your acquaintance with the city at your own pace. Walk down Plaka or Thissio for a more traditional feel and wind up in a cozy tavern for your first real Greek food experience!

Day 2: Athens Half Day Sightseeing Tour

After breakfast you will meet our collaborator at the lobby of your hotel or someplace nearby, to start the morning half day Athens sightseeing tour, a quintessential part of your trip, which includes a visit to the spectacular Acropolis and its modern Museum. The best way to fit all of Greece’s history in just a few hours and will take you to important sites such as Hadrian's Arch, the Temple of Olympian Zeus, the Academy of Athens and the Greek Parliament among others.

Day 3: Travel to Santorini

Morning transfer from your hotel to the port by your driver in order to board the boat to Santorini. Upon arrival you will meet our local collaborator and be transferred to your hotel. Spend the rest of the day exploring the capital Fira or the picturesque Oia with its many shops and taverns.

Day 4: Santorini

Enjoy a full day on this enchanting island and marvel at its breath-taking views. Choose among a wide variety of activities such as visiting museums, archaeological sites, wineries or a unique sailing cruise to admire the Caldera and enjoy a freshly-cooked meal & open bar on board while witnessing the world-renowned sunset of Santorini. The Red Beach and Black Beach are spectacular and take their names from the color of the volcanic pebbles they are respectively laid with, which give them a unique look. To add a more adventurous side to your journey, you can always rent ATVs to move between the various points of interest on the island.

Day 5: Travel to Crete

Morning is at leisure, perhaps for some last minute shopping or just to talk a walk around town and say goodbye to one of the most romantic places in the world. In the afternoon you have a transfer to the Santorini port, in order to take the high-speed boat to Crete. Evening arrival at Heraklion, where you will meet our local collaborator and have a transfer to your hotel. We highly recommend finding a traditional tavern to experience the abundance of flavors the Cretan cuisine has to offer. The Cretan variation of cheesecake is to die for!

Day 6: Crete (Heraklion)

Explore Heraklion at your own pace and don't miss out on the opportunity to visit the Palace of Knossos, home to the ancient Minoan civilization. Less than an hour out of Heraklion, the Palace's remain hide the secrets of 9 millennia of history, as the region has been constantly inhabited since the Neolitic era. The iconic Throne Room inside the Palace is a particular favorite among visitors, with legend saying that it served as the private quarters of King Minoas himself. Alternatively, there are always other activities and opportunities for exploration in such a big island, with summer sports, hikes, tours to nearby villages and visits to beautiful bays and lagoons all being viable options.

Day 7: Travel to Rhodes

Transfer from your hotel to the Heraklion airport, in order to catch a flight to the island of Rhodes. There you will meet our local collaborator and be transferred to your hotel. Make use of the rest of the day to explore the city and sample some of the many local delicacies

Day 8: Rhodes

Sitting on the edge of the Dodecanese, not far from the Turkish coast, Rhodes is an amalgamation of the different civilizations that have at one point or another been present on the island. Ancient Greece, Rome, Byzantium, the Ottoman Empire and the Order of the Knights of Saint John, have all contributed to create Rhodes' unique cultural identity. Spend a full day to explore the vast island of Rhodes including main attractions like the "Acropolis" of Lindos, Rhode's castles, the Valley of Butterflies (from mid-June to September) and the ancient site of Kamiros.

Day 9: Return to Athens

Transfer from your hotel to the airport of Rhodes in order to board a flight to Athens. Upon arrival you will meet your driver who will transfer you to your hotel. Your last day in Athens is yours to do as you please. Don’t forget to pick up souvenirs for your friends back home!

Day 10: Departure from Athens

After breakfast you will meet your driver at the lobby of your hotel and be transferred to the airport for your flight out of Athens.