10 Day Greek Island Tour: Mykonos, Santorini-volcano, Crete, Delos, Knossos,

Itinerary

Day 1: ARRIVAL DAY

Pass By: Athens, Athens, Attica
Our driver meets and greets you at the Athens airport and transfer you to your hotel in Athens.

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight in Athens

Day 2: PRIVATE ATHENS SIGHTSEEING & CAPE SOUNIO TOUR

Stop At: Acropolis, via Dionysiou Areopagitou str., Athens 105 58 Greece
Our driver will pick you up from your Hotel in order to start the Athens City Tour. We will pass by the Parliament, the University, the Library, the Presidential Residence (Ex-King Residence) with the traditional presidential Guards, Panathinaiko Stadium (where the first Olympic Games took place in 1896), the Temple of Zeus and then we will visit the Acropolis and the New Acropolis Museum. After a stop at the traditional area of Plaka for a coffee break, or lunch, you will visit the second most popular sightseeing of Athens, (especially during the afternoon hours when you can take the chance of the breathtaking sunset over the Aegean Sea!), Cape Sounio and the Temple of God Poseidon! Sounion is noted as the site of ruins of an ancient Greek temple of Poseidon, the god of the sea, in classical mythology. The remains are perched on the headland, surrounded on three sides by the sea. Late in the afternoon we will be back in the hotel in Athens
Duration: 9 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight in Athens

Day 3: ATHENS - MYKONOS ISLAND

Pass By: Mykonos, Mykonos, Cyclades, South Aegean
Departure from your hotel to the Piraeus port to take your ferry departing at 07.00 to reach Mykonos Island, at 09.40. Our local driver will transfer to your hotel. Mykonos is the most famous island in the world, known for its beaches, its fun and the nightlife! It is also known as the island of winds. The stroll in ‘’Little Venice’’ of the island, or the walk through the narrow streets of "matogiania" will be memorable for your vacation. You can also shop clothes and other local items that you'll only find in Mykonos. We propose you relax at your hotel and enjoy the amazing night life of Mykonos!

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight in Mykonos

Day 4: DAY AT LEISURE IN MYKONOS or **OPTIONAL**CRUISE TOUR IN DELOS MYKONOS

Stop At: Mykonos Port, Mykonos Town Greece
Today, we suggest you an excellent half-day trip to the sacred island of Apollo and Artemis, one of the Unesco Heritage sites of Greece. Delos is one of the most important archaeological sites of the eastern Mediterranean. You may visit, amongst others, the remains of the Temples of Apollo, the sanctuary of Artemis, the old city and the theatre and then, walk down the celebrated Lion Street. Also, in the museum of Delos, you can admire Archaic, Classical, Hellenistic and Roman Sculptures, a collection of vessels from all periods as well as small items of everyday use. The tour takes about 5 hours.
Duration: 5 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight in Mykonos

Day 5: MYKONOS ISLAND - SANTORINI ISLAND

Pass By: Santorini, Santorini, Cyclades, South Aegean
Our driver will pick you up from your hotel in order to transfer you to Mykonos Port, so you get the boat departing at 14.55 for the famous Santorini Island, arriving at 17.35. Our local driver will transfer to your hotel. You have free time for yourselves during which you can enjoy your drink or dinner, at one of the hundred places located just on the rocks above the sea, and walk among the narrow streets of the island, where you can buy many souvenirs.

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight in Santorini

Day 6: DAY AT LEISURE IN SANTORINI ISLAND OR **OPTIONAL** SUNSET CRUISE TO VOLCANO WITH BUFFET ON BOARD

Stop At: Santorini Volcano, 847 00 Greece
SUNSET CRUISE TOUR TO VOLCANO IN SANTORINI WITH BUFFET ON BOARD: Pick you up from your hotel around noon to have our first stop at the famous volcano of Santorini! Then, if you want you will walk to the volcano’s ridge . The next stop is at the island of Palea Kameni where the famous hot springs are located on the west side. We will stop there for 30min. Dinner on Board Sailing above the underwater craters from Palia Kameni to Thirasia Island, the boat will anchor close to the island in order to enjoy your dinner. The end of the excursion comes on sunset time. Our boat will stop very close to Oia village where you will have the chance to watch the warm light of the setting sun under the violet sky before the night falls. This is the most unforgettable experience as the Caldera and the village of Oia will turn into gold color.

Dinner includes: traditional Greek salad, Tzitziki sauce, chicken roll and pork roll with baked potatoes and rice, local white wine and fresh fruits.(Vegeterian menu upon request).
Duration: 6 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight in Santorini

Day 7: SANTORINI ISLAND - CRETE ISLAND

Pass By: Heraklion Port Passenger Station, Leof. Nearchou, Iraklio 713 07, Greece
Today we will transfer you to Santorini port to take the ferry departing at 17.45 to Heraklion, Crete. Upon arriving there at 19.40, you will meet with our driver. He will assist you and transfer you to your hotel.

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight in Crete

Day 8: DAY AT LEISURE IN CRETE OR **OPTIONAL** TOUR AT THE OLD CITY OF & RETHYMNO / ARKADI MONASTERY /LAKE KOURNA

Stop At: Heraklion, Heraklion, Crete
You will walk at the narrow streets of the old town of Rethymno that is offering a journey back to time, the Venetians, the Ottoman aesthetics and the Cretan original pride. Next our stop will be at the Kournas Lake that is the ideal place for a daytrip. Kournas Lake is lying in a small valley among mountains and high hills. Both the lake and its natural surroundings are very picturesque. Our next stop will be at the Arkadi Monastery, as it is the most historic monastery of Crete and it has been designated by UNESCO. We will reach at the most traditional village in Crete, located in picturesque green rolling hills. This village is well known for its pottery and it is called "Margarites". Being the most important center of ceramics industry in Crete this is the must-see. Margarites, is a village with Venetian roots, mentioned by sixteenth-century travelers. It is so beautiful to stroll around this very charming narrow streets of the villages. Enjoy your visit at the ceramics ateliers. The duration of the tour is about 8 hours.
Duration: 8 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight in Crete

Day 9: PRIVATE TOUR IN KNOSSOS & ARCHAELOGICAL MUSEUM OF CRETE - ATHENS

Stop At: Knossos Archaeological Site, Knosos, Heraklion, Crete Greece
Our driver will pick you up and take you on a drive of approximately 20’ to arrive in Knossos. During this tour, you will be taken back 4.000 years to the time of the oldest civilization in Europe. After that, we will return at Heraklion city in order to visit the Archaeological Museum. The Heraklion Archaeological Museum is one of the largest and most important museums in Greece and among the most important museums in Europe. It houses representative artifacts from all the periods of Cretan prehistory and history, covering a chronological span of over 5,500 years from the Neolithic period to Roman times. Finally, we will go on a quick walk at the Old Market of the town.
Duration: 5 hours

Pass By: Athens, Athens, Attica
At the end of the tour our driver will transfer you at Heraklion Airport at about 16.00 for your flight back to Athens at 17.20. (Arrival in Athens at 18.15). Meet you and assist at Athens airport and transfer you at your hotel

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight in Athens

Day 10: DEPARTURE DAY

Pass By: Athens International Airport, Attiki Odos, Spata Artemida 190 04, Greece
Our driver transfer you at Athens airport according to your flight details.

Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.