8 Days Athens • Crete • Santorini Highlights
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8 Days Athens • Crete • Santorini Highlights

Multidestination
Created: Friday, November 28, 2025 - Departure: Thursday, January 1, 2026
Ref ID: 40369040
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US$1,108
Based on 2 adults
(US$2,216 Total Price )
Created: Friday, November 28, 2025 - Departure: Thursday, January 1, 2026
Destinations: Athens, Greece , Heraklion, Greece , Santorini Island, Greece

Your day to day

01 Jan
1. Athens
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About the destination: Athens takes its name after the goddess of wisdom Athena, who is celebrated by the magnificent Acropolis, which overlooks the modern, cosmopolitan city that Athens is today. Athens is one of the world’s oldest cities and it is the birthplace of western philosophy, democracy and theater. Up to this date, the Greek capital remains a major worldwide centre of culture, with its historic centre, iconic classical sites and museums filled with ancient Greece artefacts. The Acropolis, crowned by the emblematic Parthenon, has been proclaimed a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Cars were banned from the historic centre, which has become the most striking pedestrian promenade in Europe. In this archeological Park, visitors will witness the contrasting nature of this ancient metropolis being able to visit the New Acropolis Museum, a high-tech modern structure with light and airy exhibition spaces as well as the National Archaeological Museum, the largest archeological museum in Greece built in the 19th century and devoted to ancient Greek art. The Acropolis and Mount Lycavittos, the city’s highest points, are used as orientation since they are visible from most places in the Plaka, the old historical neighborhood. The Plaka is under the Acropolis and stretches almost to Syntagma, home of to the Greek Parliament. For a taste of the hedonistic Athenian lifestyle one should visit Monastiraki, where locals go to eat, drink and mingle. The night time belongs to Psirri, a vibrant neighbourhood known for its bars, live music venues and exciting nightclubs. Southeast of the city centre, a glorious stretch of coast affords dreamy views over the glistening blue Aegean Sea. Surely few European capitals can claim sandy beaches and clean water for swimming within such easy access. Athens therefore offers the best of both worlds – a fantastic city break as well as a lazy beach holiday. Athenians are surprisingly friendly and outgoing and their enthusiasm for life’s pleasurable pursuits is so infectious that even the stiffest traveler will take time out for endless coffees and evening strolls, dine out until late and enjoy the city’s nightlife, long after the rest of Europe has gone to bed.
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01 Jan
Transfer
Transfer from Eleftherios Venizelos Intl (ATH) to Novotel Athenes

Private

Standard Sedan
  • Maximum waiting time: 60 minutes
  • Journey time: 35 minutes
01 Jan
Accommodation
2 Nights
01 Jan
Tickets
Open-Top Night Bus Tour
Open-Top Night Bus Tour
2 Entrances ( Adults: 2 )
English 18:00 General
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02 Jan
Tickets
Athens City Tour + Acropolis & the Museum
Athens City Tour + Acropolis & the Museum
2 Entrances ( Adults: 2 )
English 08:15 General
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03 Jan
Transfer
Transfer from Novotel Athenes to Eleftherios Venizelos Intl (ATH)

Private

Standard Sedan
  • Maximum waiting time: 15 minutes
  • Journey time: 35 minutes
03 Jan
Transport from Athens to Heraklion
Aegean Airlines
Aegean Airlines Aegean Airlines - A3300
7:55 AM - Athens, Eleftherios Venizelos Intl (ATH)
8:50 AM - Heraklion, Nikos Kazantzakis (HER)
55m 0 PC Nonstop Fare: Light
Transport:  A3300
Cabin Class: Economy
Fare Name: Light
03 Jan
2. Heraklion
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About the destination: Heraklion is the capital of Crete and usually the starting point for holiday visitors wishing to explore the island. With about 130 000 inhabitants, it is the fifth largest town in Greece. The city is marked by different influences of Venetians, Saracens and Greeks. History is very much alive in Heraklion just like in most Greek cities. All around the old part of the city, a visitor can walk following the old Venetian walls that meet at a bastion, called Koules Fortress that dominates the old harbour of the city. The Venetians began the construction of the city walls in 1462 and they took more than a century to complete. The walls are about 4km in length and of a triangular shape with seven bastions and is now one of the icons of the city. The central square, surrounded by stores, cafes, and restaurants, is dominated by the fountain of the Lions, built by a Venetian governor in the 17th century. The Archaeological Museum at Heraklion is impressive and it is the pride and joy of the city. The displays are satisfyingly thorough and well laid out, all aspects of life in Crete from prehistory through to the Roman period is covered in a series of spacious galleries. The Palace at Knossos is the second most popular tourist site in all of Greece, second only to the Acropolis, the site is in incredible shape and there is much to see. It is also in a beautiful setting with great views over the countryside. Heraklion offers a vast array of historic and archaeological holiday attractions, including its world-famous museum and the nearby site of Knossos, heart of the ancient Minoan civilisation. The shoreline in the city, Amoudara, is a three kilometre strip of sandy beach, lots of cafes, bars and hotels and the site of Technopolis, a modern multiplex cinema and open-air theatre. The most beautiful beaches outside the city are found in Kartero and Malia.
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03 Jan
Transfer
Transfer from Nikos Kazantzakis (HER) to Rocca A Mare Heraklion - Handwritten Collection

Private

Standard (Car) Car with driver
03 Jan
Accommodation
3 Nights
03 Jan
Tickets
Walking Tour of Heraklion
Walking Tour of Heraklion
2 Entrances ( Adults: 2 )
English 11:30 General
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04 Jan
Tickets
Private Traditional Olive Grove and Dragon Fruit Farm Tour
Private Traditional Olive Grove and Dragon Fruit Farm Tour
2 Entrances ( Adults from 14 to 99 years old: 2 )
17:00 Private Traditional Olive Grove and Dragon Fruit Farm Tour
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05 Jan
Tickets
Knossos & Lasithi Plateau: Land of Zeus, Villages, Olive Oil Tour
Knossos & Lasithi Plateau: Land of Zeus, Villages, Olive Oil Tour
2 Entrances ( Adults from 14 to 110 years old: 2 )
08:30 Small Group 1 HERAKLION REGION
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06 Jan
Transfer
Transfer from Rocca A Mare Heraklion - Handwritten Collection to Nikos Kazantzakis (HER)

Private

Standard (Car) Car with driver
06 Jan
Transport from Heraklion to Santorini Island
Sky Express
Sky Express Sky Express
6:50 PM - Heraklion, Nikos Kazantzakis (HER)
9:10 PM - Thira, Santorini (JTR)
2h 20m 1 Stop Fare: SKY Joy
GQ
GQ Sky Express - GQ 215
6:50 PM - Heraklion, Nikos Kazantzakis (HER)
7:40 PM - Athens, Eleftherios Venizelos Intl (ATH)
Transport:  GQ215
Cabin Class: Economy
Fare Name: SKY Joy
35m - Connection in Athens, Eleftherios Venizelos Intl (ATH)
GQ
GQ Sky Express - GQ 346
8:15 PM - Athens, Eleftherios Venizelos Intl (ATH)
9:10 PM - Thira, Santorini (JTR)
Transport:  GQ346
Cabin Class: Economy
Fare Name: SKY Joy
06 Jan
3. Santorini Island
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About the destination: Formed by the massive volcanic eruption which gave rise to the Atlantis legend, Santorini is the most striking island in the Aegean. The island is actually the outer rim of a sunken volcano, its entire eastern coast is a succession of small towns perched on high hills. Fira is the island’s dramatically situated capital. Perched on the cliffs, overlooking the sea, the town of Fira shares with the Parthenon the fame of the best known images of Greece. The narrow streets are filled with souvenir shops, lovely boutiques and a lot of jewellery shops. It has two beautiful churches, the Greek Orthodox and the Catholic Cathedral of St John the Baptist. It also has a small local museum. Nightlife in Fira is also quite lively with good restaurants and bars, plus a few nightclubs. The city is a spectacle in itself, with a climax at sunset. Another great place to enjoy the sunset is the town of Ia, a small village clinging to the rocky point of land at the northern tip of the island, 300m above the sea. The beaches in Santorini are much different than other beaches in Greece due to their special geographical features. Red and black volcanic pebbles lay the shores of Santorini beaches and steep cliffs provide a picturesque ambience. The most famous of Santorini beaches is the Red beach, while particularly popular are Perissa, Kamari and Perivolos. Santorini is a truly wonderful destination. The siting of some of its major towns along the clifftop rim of the caldera is one of the most spectacularly lovely sights in the world. The buildings seem to defy gravity in the way they cling to the cliffs and are stacked one on top of the other like so many sugar cubes. The sandy, multicoloured beaches are simply the icing on the cake.
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06 Jan
Transfer
Transfer from Santorini (JTR) to Irigeneia Hotel

Private

Economy Sedan
  • Maximum waiting time: 45 minutes
06 Jan
Accommodation
2 Nights
07 Jan
Tickets
Oia Sunset and Villages: Akrotiri, Emporio, Perissa Beach, Profitis Ilias - Full-Day Tour
Oia Sunset and Villages: Akrotiri, Emporio, Perissa Beach, Profitis Ilias - Full-Day Tour
2 Entrances ( Adults from 12 years old: 2 )
English 10:30 Tour
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08 Jan
Transfer
Transfer from Irigeneia Hotel to Santorini (JTR)

Private

Economy Sedan
  • Maximum waiting time: 15 minutes
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