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11 Day Package For Greece Visiting Athens, Santorini, Heraklio, Ag. Nikolaos, Rethymno, Chania

11 Day Package For Greece Visiting Athens, Santorini, Heraklio, Ag. Nikolaos, Rethymno, Chania


Arrival From Athens: Daily arrivals from April to October


Welcome to our Crete vacation package! Explore Athens, a city whose history spans through centuries; your tour of the ancient sites includes the famous Acropolis and House of Parliament and the Panathenaic Stadium, the place from where the Olympic Flame starts its journey to the cities of the Olympic Games.

Sail to the lost city of Atlantis, Santorini, with stunning sunsets and picturesque sugar cubed architecture. You next destination is the largest city of Crete, Heraklion, must see the Knossos Palace, the center of the Minoan civilization, and the old city that lead you to the fortress that dominates the harbor.

Drive to Ag. Nikolaos the capital of Lasithi and home to “Voulismeni” lake, lose yourself in the island’s largest sandy beach found in Rethymno and complete your Cretan journey with Chania; the most beautiful town of Crete.

The Package Includes

  • 3 nights hotel accommodation in Athens
  • 2 nights hotel accommodation in Santorini
  • 2 nights hotel accommodation in Heraklion (Crete)
  • 1 night hotel accommodation in Agios Nikolaos
  • 1 night hotel accommodation in Rethymno
  • 1 night hotel accommodation in Chania
  • 5 days Group B car rental (Manual) unlimited km CDW and VAT tax
  • Air plane tickets Heraklion (Crete) - Athens
  • Ferry tickets Piraeus -Santorini (07:25-15:10) / Santorini-Heraklion (Crete) (17:25-18:50) / Economy class (Free Seating)
  • Half day Athens sightseeing Tour
  • Half day Santorini Volcano Cruise
  • All transfers as mentioned
  • Daily breakfast

Day 1: ATHENS

Welcome to Athens!! Upon arrival, meet and transfer to hotel for check in. Free at own leisure.


Day 2: ATHENS

After breakfast, the day begins with a panoramic tour of the center neoclassical Athens: the University, the Academy and the National Library. Stop off in the Constitution (Syntagma) to the spectacular changing of the guard where the Monument of the Unknown Soldier. Then pass by the Temple of Zeus, the Hadrian's Arch and the Panathenaic Stadium. And of course to finish your tour, visit to the famous Acropolis and the Parthenon. The rest of the day you can enjoy the city as desired.


Day 3: ATHENS / SANTORINI

In the morning will be transfer to the port of Pireaus to embark to Santorini. Upon arrival, will be transfer to your selected hotel. Balance of the day at leisure.


Day 4: SANTORINI

Day at leisure to enjoy the unique views, the black sandy beaches as well as the most romantic sunset of the world. Enjoy a half day cruise to the small volcanic islands of Nea Kameni and Palea Kameni found in the center of the famous caldera and the hot springs with the orangey water where you will have free time for swimming. Do not leave the island without visiting its capital city, Fira, with the beautiful white-washed houses, the narrow streets and open air cafes that cling on the steep cliff.


Day 5: SANTORINI / HERAKLIO (CRETE)

Transfer to the port and embark to island of Crete. Upon arrival, will be transfer to your selected hotel. Heraklio is the largest urban center in Crete, the capital and economic center of the island.


Day 6: HERAKLIO / AGIOS NIKOLAOS

A car will be delivered to the hotel and you can go to Agios Nilolaos, is capital of Lasithi, and of one the most developed tourist towns in Greece. Situated in the west of bay of Mirabello. Agios Nikolaos is the communication, cultural and commercial center of City Hall about 8.500 inhabitants. The sea in Agios Nikolaos is excellent and the surroundings of the city are known for their beautiful beaches and bays - Kitroplateia, Ammos beach, EOT and Ammoudi are within walking distance of the city center. The town's landmark is definitely the small lake, known as "Voulismeni", which is located in the city center, at the foot of the cliffs. Its shape is circular with a diameter of 137m. According to mythology, the goddess Athena used to take her bath in the lake. It is an especially picturesque site with many cafes and restaurants along the shore. We recommend a visit to Spinalonga island explore the fortress built by Venetians in 1579, which later became a leper colony.


Day 7: AGIOS NIKOLAOS / RETHYMNON

Breakfast and morning departure to Rethymno which lies along the north coast, east having one of the largest sandy beaches in Crete (12 km) and west to the rocky shore just another large sandy beach after 10 km., with about 25,000 inhabitants. The Venetian Fortezza atop a hill called "Palaiokastro" dominates the town. It was built in 1590 to protect the city from attacks by pirates and Turks. The historic center of Chania's charming, pleasant to walk around, have a coffee in one of the numerous cafes on the edge of the small bay or shopping.


Day 8: RETHYMNON / CHANIA

Chania is the capital of the province with the same name, and the second largest city of Crete, with a population of 60,000 inhabitants. Since ancient times, the city of Chania has faced many conquerors and the influences of many civilizations over time, evident in the monuments. The beautiful city of Chania has managed to preserve its unique colors and historic character, despite the tourism industry growing fast. It is considered one of the most beautiful cities of Greece and most picturesque town of Crete. Overnight.


Day 09: CHANIA / HERAKLIO

Breakfast in Chania and departure to Heraklio.


Day 10: HERAKLIO / ATHENS

According the time of your flight, transfer to Heraklio Airport and embark in the flight to Athens. Arrival and transfer to your selected hotel.


Day 11: ATHENS - AIRPORT

According to the time of your departure flight, transfer to the airport.


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