Athens | Ferry to Santorini | Ferry to Heraklion | Explore Heraklion
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Wi-Fi Explore the historical and scenic beauty of Greece on this 7-day Greece Highlights Tour. Begin in Athens, the cradle of Western civilization, with a city tour featuring the Acropolis Museum, Panathenaic Stadium, Temple of Athena Nike, and Temple of Olympian Zeus. Walk through Athens’ vibrant neighborhoods and iconic landmarks that tell stories of ancient history and culture.
Next, board a scenic ferry to Santorini, the jewel of the Aegean Sea, known for its whitewashed homes, stunning sunsets, and crystal-clear waters. Explore the island at your own pace, visiting Akrotiri, Ancient Thera, the Santorini Wine Museum, and the famous volcanic hot springs beside the Caldera.
Continue to Heraklion, Crete’s cultural capital, via ferry. Explore the Knossos Palace, one of Europe’s oldest settlements, and the Heraklion Archaeological Museum. Discover the island’s rich history, ancient architecture, and local cuisine.
This itinerary offers the perfect mix of history, scenic beauty, culture, and leisure, ideal for first-time visitors, families, and couples seeking a memorable Greek holiday.
Day 1: Arrive Athens – Transfer to hotel – Leisure
Day 2: Athens City Tour & Acropolis Museum – Explore ancient landmarks
Day 3: Ferry to Santorini – Check-in and leisure – Explore nearby areas
Day 4: Santorini at leisure – Visit Akrotiri, Ancient Thera, Santorini Wine Museum, Caldera & Volcano
Day 5: Ferry to Heraklion – Check-in and leisure
Day 6: Explore Heraklion – Knossos Palace, Minoan Vineyard, Heraklion Archaeological Museum
Day 7: Departure from Heraklion – Transfer to airport
On arrival at the Athens International Airport, you will be transfer to hotel. Check into the hotel and relax.
After breakfast, Proceed to Athens city tour. Athens is famous for its historical landmarks, ancient architecture, vibrant neighbourhoods, and excellent street food. Some of the places you will cover include Panathenaic Stadium – This is the world’s only stadium built entirely of marble. It also hosted the world’s first modern Olympic Games in 1896.
The Temple of Athena Nike was built around 427 BC to honour Athena Nike, the goddess of victory
The National Library – This beautiful building is home to over one million books, magazines, and handwritten codices. It also houses the world’s finest Greek antiquities.
Some other monuments you’ll visit include the Maximo’s Mansion (Prime Minister’s residence), the Temple of Olympian Zeus, the Hadrian’s Arch, the Memorial of the Unknown Soldier, the Academy of Athens, and the Constitution Square.
After lunch, you’ll visit the Acropolis Museum. This museum includes architectural masterpieces from the golden age of Athens. Some of the renowned statues in the museum include the Erechtheion’s Caryatids, the Head of the Statue of Alexander the Great, and the Statue of the Calf-Bearer.
Overnight stay at hotel
After breakfast, head to Santorini via ferry. The 4 to 5 hour journey from Athens to Santorini is scenic as you enjoy the Aegean Sea. Check into the hotel and spend the rest of the day exploring the neighbouring places around your hotel.
Santorini is famous for its clear waters, the beautiful whitewashed home perched atop rugged cliffs and mesmerising shores.
Spend the night at the Santorini hotel.
Enjoy a scrumptious breakfast buffet spread featuring the best of Greek cuisine. Next, move on to explore the different attractions in and around Santorini. This romantic getaway is a sought-after destination with beautiful scenery and charming architecture. You’ll visit Akrotiri, Ancient Thera, the Santorini Wine Museum, etc. You can also visit the Volcano and hot springs beside the island’s famous Caldera.
Spend the night at the Santorini hotel.
After breakfast, move on to Heraklion via ferry. The journey takes around 1 hour and 45 minutes and will be memorable thanks to the beautiful view of the Aegean Sea. After you arrive in Heraklion, check into your hotel and spend the evening exploring places close to the hotel.
Spend the night at the Heraklion hotel.
Heraklion is a port city famous for its archaeological sites, historic buildings, impressive fortresses, and fish taverns along the waterfront. You will visit the Knossos Palace, the Minoan Vineyard, and the Heraklion Archaeological Museum. The Knossos Palace was built over 9000 years ago and is the oldest known settlement in Crete. Some of the attractions in the palace include the oldest throne in Europe, an ancient theatre, water management systems, frescos, storage jars, and various sacred symbols. Knossos is a Bronze Age archaeological site believed to be Europe’s oldest city.
Spend the night at the Heraklion hotel.
After Breakfast, Check out and proceed to Airport for Departure flight.
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