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8 Days Explore Greece Tour with Crete Highlights

  • Enjoy a stunning ferry transfers between Athens-Santorini-Crete and flight over the Aegean Sea from Heraklion to Athens
  • Explore the Historical Capital of Europe - Athens and get to know more about the western civilization
  • Admire the famous sunset of picturesque village Oia when in Santorini
  • Enjoy a hassle-free visit to the top 2 archaeological sites in Crete and see fascinating artifacts at the Heraklion Archeological Museum
  • Learn about the Palace of Knossos - the Throne Room, the Queen’s Megaron, and the Minos Ring

8 Days Explore Greece Tour with Crete Overview

About the destination:

Step into the baroque world of Greeks on this holiday. Visit the famous attractions of Athens, lose yourself in the beauty of Heraklion, and find peace in the serene setting of Santorini. From comfortable transfers, delicious cuisines, to an exciting half-day Caldera Cruise, this vacation will make sure you avail the best. Immerse in the history of Athens, swim in the hot springs of Caldera, and relish local food at traditional taverns, this holiday in Greece will be an experience of a lifetime.


Quick info:

Cities Covered: Athens, Santorini, Heraklion

Start Point: Athens International Airport (ATH)

End Point: Athens International Airport (ATH)

Duration: 8 Days, 7 Nights

Inclusions:

  • Accommodation: 7 nights accommodation in Athens, Santorini, Heraklion
  • Transfers: Airport pick up and drop as per your flight timings
  • Ticket: Economy Class Normal Ferry ticket (Blue Star) from Athens to Santorini. Economy Class High-Speed Ferry ticket (Sea Jet/Minoan Lines) from Santorini to Crete. Economy Class Flight from Heraklion to Athens.
  • Meals: Breakfast as per the itinerary
  • Transport: Comfortable and hygienic vehicle for sightseeing on all days as per the itinerary
  • Visa assistance: It will be provided (Charges are not included)
  • Guide: Professional guide to help you explore the cities


Destination info:

  • Official Name: Hellenic Republic
  • Currency: Euro
  • Capital: Athens
  • Time Zone: GMT+3
  • Plug Type: C & F

8 Days Explore Greece Tour with Crete Itinerary

Day 1
Arrival in Athens
Athens
  • Get ready to start an adventure that you will cherish for eternity; the city of ancient ruins anticipates your arrival.
  • Meet and greet you at Athens International Airport and transfer directly and privately to your Hotel in Athens.
  • Free time at your leisure, according to your arrival time.
  • Overnight in Athens.
Day 2
Athens
Acropolis
  • Breakfast is served at the hotel.
  • Enjoy a day of leisure in the historic city of Athens or take advantage of one of our easy optional city tours of course, a visit to the Acropolis.
  • Overnight in Athens.
Day 3
Athens to Santorini
Thera
  • Breakfast is served at the hotel. (Subject to pick up time, please arrange with reception if needed).
  • Meet you at the hotel’s reception area at the designated departure time and transfer directly and privately to Piraeus
  • Port to board your ferry to the next destination of yours
  • Join the ferry from Piraeus Port to Santorini Island. Normal Ferry - economy ticket, approx. 8 hours.
  • Meet and greet you at Santorini Port and transfer to your Hotel in Santorini.
  • Free time at leisure according to your arrival time.
  • Overnight in Santorini.
Day 4
Santorini
Thera
  • Breakfast is served at the hotel.
  • Enjoy another free day now in Santorini, discovering sizzling black sandy beaches and many charming villages perched along the steep volcanic caldera cliffs. You might like to take the island’s traditional donkey ride at the Fira Town.
  • Overnight in Santorini.
Day 5
Santorini to Crete-Heraklion
Crete
  • Breakfast is served at the hotel. (Subject to pick up time, please arrange with reception if needed).
  • Meet you at the hotel’s reception area at the designated departure time and transfer to Santorini port to board your ferry to your next destination.
  • Meet and greet you at Heraklion Port and transfer to your hotel in Heraklion.
  • Free time at leisure according to your arrival time.
  • Overnight in Heraklion.
Day 6
Explore Crete-Heraklion
Palace of Knossos
  • Breakfast is served at the hotel.
  • A full day free on this largest island of Greece, with its superb museums and renowned archaeological sites, charming villages, numerous sandy beaches, lively night-life and exquisite cuisine.
  • Or, take our optional Excursion to the Palace of Knossos and learn about the Minoan Civilization of the Bronze Age period from an expert local guide.
  • Overnight in Heraklion.
Day 7
Crete-Heraklion
Lasithi
  • Breakfast is served at the hotel.
  • Day at leisure in Crete. Rent a car and explore Lasithi plateau and its windmills, continue to Agios Nikolaos city or reach the VAI Palm tree forest (the most northerly natural palm forest in the world).
  • Overnight in Heraklion.
Day 8
Departure | End of Experience
  • Wake up with a mouth-watering breakfast and pack your bags full of unforgettable memories.
  • You will be picked up from your hotel in order to be transferred to Athens airport for your final departure flight.
  • Board the flight and treasure the moments you have spent in this beautiful country.


Select Package Options


Price Includes
  • Stay

    Stay on a double and triple sharing basis

  • Meals

    Breakfast as per the itinerary

  • Transfers

    Airport pick up and drop as per your flight timings

    Comfortable and hygienic vehicle for sightseeing on all days as per the itinerary

  • Sightseeing

    Sightseeing as per the itinerary

More Details about 8 Days Explore Greece Tour with Crete

Know Before You Go for 8 Days Explore Greece Tour with Crete

  • Please carry valid identification proof and the Thrillophilia voucher.
  • Rates may fluctuate with any change in services/hotels.
  • Any personal expenses or items of personal nature will not be included in the package.
  • Meals not mentioned are not included in the package.
  • Visa assistance will be provided however charges are not included.
  • International or domestic flight tickets are not included in the package. Drop an inquiry to know more.
  • Travel Insurance is recommended and charges are not included.
  • Personal Expenses and mandatory hotel taxes (if any) will have to be paid by the customer at the destination.
  • Mandatory RT-PCR negative test report ( before 72 hrs departure from India)
  • Please note that prices are dynamic and may change in the peak season and on blackout dates.

Things To Carry for 8 Days Explore Greece Tour with Crete

  • Walking shoes
  • Swimwear
  • Caps

8 Days Explore Greece Tour with Crete Map

Starting Point
Athens
Athens, Greece
Drop Points
Athens International Airport
Attiki Odos, Spata Artemida 190 04, Greece