Athens, Mykonos, Santorini, Crete | 9 days / 8 nights
Take a tour in the history of Athens and discover the most visited Greek islands of Mykonos, Santorini and Crete.
Short Program Description.
Athens, Mykonos, Santorini, Crete, 9 days – 8 nights.
Overnights: Athens 2, Mykonos 2, Santorini 2, Crete Heraklion 2
Day 1 | Arrival to Athens airport. Meet and greet with our driver and private transfer to the hotel – Free day. Overnight in Athens.
Day 2 | Athens city tour including pick up/drop off and entrance tickets to Acropolis hill – Free afternoon. Overnight in Athens.
Day 3 | Pick up from your hotel and transfer to Piraeus port. Speed Ferry from Piraeus to Mykonos. Transfer to your hotel – Free afternoon. Overnight in Mykonos.
Day 4 | Mykonos Free Day. Optional local tour or cruise. Overnight in Mykonos.
Day 5 | Pick up from your hotel and transfer to Mykonos port. Speed Ferry from Mykonos to Santorini. Transfer to your hotel – Free afternoon. Overnight in Santorini.
Day 6 | Santorini Free day. Optional local tour or cruise. Overnight in Santorini.
Day 7 | Pick up from your hotel and transfer to Santorini port. Speed Ferry from Santorini to Crete. Transfer to your hotel – Free afternoon. Overnight in Heraklion, Crete.
Day 8 | Crete Free day. Optional local tour or cruise. Overnight in Heraklion, Crete.
Day 9 | Departure from Crete. Transfer to the port or the airport for your return to Athens.
Optional: day 9 : for your return from Crete to Athens
option 1: Air tickets one-hour flight to Athens , 140 euros per person
At the same airport as your departure home.
option 2: Overnight ferry private cabin for two 21:00-06:00-21:00. Prices 110 euros per person. Upon arrival, we can transfer you from the port to the airport for your departure. The price for the transfer is 60 euros.
Please Inform us of your choice to book Air/ferry Tickets and add these to the final cost.
Itinerary
- Day 01. Arrival / Athens
- Arrival at Athens airport. Welcome assistance and private transfer to your hotel. Rest of the day is at leisure. After you are settled in your room, you may follow an optional tour/cruise.
You may check the full list of our optional tours/cruises here.. Overnight in Athens - Day 02. City tour / Athens
- After breakfast, the day starts with a half-day tour dedicated to exploring the city of Athens.
This half-day tour departs with a panoramic tour to the most important monuments and landmarks of the city of Athens including the Panathinaikon stadium, the Zappeion, the temple of Olympian Zeus, Syntagma Square, the Parliament, the tomb of the unknown soldier, the Academy, the University, the National Library, and the old Parliament.
We continue our guided visit to the "Sacred Rock" of Acropolis in order to admire the Parthenon, the Erechtheion, the Propylaea & the Temple of Athena Nike.
Our tour ends with a visit to the new, spectacular Acropolis Museum . A marvel of architecture with a full exhibition of the glory of Ancient Athens. The museum is also voted one of the best museums in the world.
Transfer to your hotel or, alternatively, explore Plaka, the picturesque old part of the city, and why not, do some shopping at Ermou street.
Overnight in Athens - Day 03. Piraeus – Mykonos / Mykonos
- In the morning, we will be transferred to the port of Piraeus to catch the Speed ferry to Mykonos. Arrival in Mykonos and transfer to your hotel. Rest of the day at leisure to explore the island or for an optional tour.
Overnight in Mykonos. - Day 04. At leisure / Mykonos
- At leisure to explore the famous island, a meeting point of the international “jet set”. Discover its amazing beaches, and enjoy the unique night-life.
Below are some suggestions for today:
- Half day or full day cruise with a visit on Delos island
- Jeep safari or scuba diving
You may check the full list of our optional tours/cruises here.
Overnight in Mykonos. - Half day or full day cruise with a visit on Delos island
- Day 05. Mykonos – Santorini / Santorini
- After breakfast, transfer to the port of Mykonos in time to catch the speed ferry to Santorini. Arrival in Santorini and transfer to your hotel. Rest of the day at leisure.
Overnight in Santorini. - Day 06. At leisure / Santorini
- At leisure to explore the magical island of Santorini. Discover Fira & Oia with the breathtaking views to the volcano, and enjoy one of the best sunsets in the Aegean.
Our suggestions for the island are the following:
- Discover the unique black-sanded and red-sanded beaches
- Visit Oia to enjoy the famous sunset
- Take a half day or full day cruise to the volcano and to the hot springs for swimming
You may check the full list of our optional tours/cruises here.
Overnight in Santorini. - Discover the unique black-sanded and red-sanded beaches
- Day 07. Santorini – Heraklion / Crete
- After breakfast, transfer to the port of Santorini in time to catch the-speed ferry to Heraklion Crete. Arrival in Crete and transfer to your hotel. Rest of the day at leisure.
Overnight in Crete Heraklion . - Day 08. At leisure / Crete.
- At leisure to explore the biggest of the Greek islands. Make sure to try the unique Cretan food, explore the Minoan civilization at Knossos, discover the beautiful beaches of Elounda, and enjoy a boat ride to historical Spinalonga.
Overnight in Crete Heraklion . - Day 09. Departure.
- Breakfast and the day at leisure until the appropriate time, transfer to the airport or to the port. This transfer is the final of our services for this organised tripand published prices .
Kindly, let us know if you want we book for you the return air/ferry tickets to Athens so we can add this on final total cost.
The domestic flight Crete/Athens lands at the same airport as your international flight and you may continue your international flight home, The ferries arrives at piraeus port 06:00 and we can add transfer to the airport for your flight home.
Another option is to have an day/extra night in Athens and transfer next day ( 11th) to the airport.
For all extra services please inform us so we can book and add the cost to the final price
Additional Information:
- Transfers: All transfers offered in private basis by luxury taxis with an English-speaking driver
- Ferries: We use High-speed ferries in economy class. From Crete to Athens private cabin for two. Upgrades to Business or VIP class are upon request.
- Flights: This tour can be operated, partially or entirely, by flights on request.
- Hotels: First Class (4*) including breakfast. Tourist Class (3*) and Superior Class (5*) rates, upon request.
- Extra Nights: this is possible upon request before any booking in one or more destinations.
- Local Tours/Cruises: Typically group-based up to 40. Private or small-group options are available upon request.
- Seasonal Note: From November 1st to April 1st each year, this tour is operated upon request using flights for inter-island transfers or all routes due to speed ferry schedule limitations.
Schedule / Prices
Period: Daily departures from 01/03/2025 to 30/10/2025
All Prices are per person in Euro
The mentioned prices below are guaranteed for confirmed bookings up to 50 days before the departure date. For requests less than 50 days before the departure date, the prices are subject to change depending on availability.
| Prices per person — on First Class (4*) | ||||
| Arrival Dates 2025 | Triple | Double / Twin | Single |
Child |
| March | € 1350 | € 1450 |
€ 2450 |
€ 800 |
| April | € 1350 | € 1450 | € 2450 | € 800 |
| May | € 1550 | € 1650 | € 2550 | € 900 |
| June | € 1650 | € 1750 | € 2850 | € 1000 |
| July – August | € 1650 | € 1750 | € 2850 | € 1000 |
| September | € 1600 | € 1700 | € 2800 | € 1000 |
| October | € 1350 | € 1450 | € 2450 | € 800 |
4* Hotel List
The hotels mentioned below are indicative and are subject to change depending on availability.
Athens Hotels
Athens Zafolia Hotel, Polis Grand Hotel, The Golden Age Hotel of Athens, The Athenian Callirhoe Exclusive Hotel
Titania Hotel , Athens Tiare , Airotel Pathenon
Mykonos Hotels
Aeolos Resort, Yiannaki Hotel, Pelican Bay Art Hotel Mykonos, San Antonio Summerland, Rhenia Mykonos
Santorini Hotels
Rose Bay Hotel, Strogili Hotel, El Greco Resort & Spa, Santorini Palace Hotel, Santo Miramare Resort
Heraklion Hotels
Olive Green Hotel, Lato Boutique Hotel, Castello City Hotel
Included
- Accommodation on BB, 2 nights in Athens, 2 nights in Mykonos, 2 nights in Santorini and 2 nights in Crete.
- Athens city tour with Acropolis and Acropolis museum, on SIC, including English speaking guide.
- Private transfers with English-speaking driver
- Ferry tickets Piraeus – Mykonos, Mykonos – Santorini, and Santorini - Crete with high-speed ferries on economy class.
- Meet & Greet service for tour briefing and orientation by an English speaking representative
- All entrance/admission fees to sites and museums
- All taxes
Not Included
- Any meals other than those mentioned above
- Any drinks during included meals
- Any tips
- Any porterage at hotels.
- All personal expenses
- Everything that is not specifically mentioned in the "Included" section
Notes
- Ferry schedules are subject to change without prior notice, and the itinerary may not be possible on certain dates at the beginning and at the end of the season.
- An “overnight stay” tax applies to all accommodations in Greece. This tax is charged on a per room per night basis and amounts to € 3,00 for 3* hotels, € 7,00 for 4* hotels, and € 10,00 for 5* hotels. This tax is NOT included in our rates and should be paid locally on the spot by the clients.
- Any special request for an upgrade is accepted upon hotel availability or with extra cost.
- Entrance/admission fees to various sites and museums are set by the Greek government, and in case of change, prices will be adjusted accordingly. Currently, included entrance fees are based on rates valid as of November 1st, 2019.
- The above rates include a VAT of 24%. In case of a change in VAT, prices will be adjusted accordingly.
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