Aegean Odyssey: Isles & Athens 13 Days
Athens • Chania • Heraklion • Santorini • Mykonos
Price
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Overview
Experience the essence of Greece on this 13-day journey through Athens, Crete, Santorini, and Mykonos. Immerse yourself in ancient history at the Acropolis, wander the charming streets of Plaka, and uncover Cretan villages, lush gorges, and traditional cuisine. Sail across the Aegean to Santorini and Mykonos, explore iconic whitewashed villages, taste volcanic wines, and enjoy hands-on culinary experiences.
Highlights:
- Bohemian Sunset Tour of Chania
- Slow Food & Wild Views Tour
- Discover East Chania Villages
- Santorini and Mykonos Private Tours
- Wine & Culinary Experiences
Included/Excluded
- Arrival & Departure Transfers
- 12 nights 4-5* and equivalent boutique accommodation on BB basis
- 12 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches, Food and wine tastings as per itinerary
- Professional licensed local tour guides during the tour
- Air-conditioned private vehicle
- 2 domestic flights
- Entrance fees as per itinerary
- V.A.T
- Drinks with meals
- Tips for the guide and driver
- Room service at hotels
- Travel insurance
- International airfare
Tour Plan
Day 1 - Arrival in Athens
Welcome to Athens! After airport pickup and hotel check-in, enjoy a personalized half-hour orientation tour of Athens. Meet your guide, enjoy a coffee or glass of local wine, and get ready for your Greek adventure.
Overnight: Athens
Meals Included: Wine or soft drink during orientation tour
Day 2 - Athens City & Acropolis Tour
Explore Athens’ modern and ancient wonders on a small-group city tour. Visit Syntagma Metro Station Museum, Greek Parliament, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Zappeion, Temple of Zeus, Hadrian’s Arch, Plaka, and Anafiotika. Ascend the Acropolis from the south slope to see Dionysus Theater, Parthenon, Erechtheion, Propylaia, Nike Temple, and enjoy panoramic city views.
Overnight: Athens
Meals Included: Breakfast
Day 3 - Athens – Chania / Bohemian Sunset Tour
Morning flight to Chania. After hotel check-in and free time, enjoy a sunset tour exploring Chania like a local. Visit secret viewpoints, Venetian Old Port, hidden streets, and a secret garden for a 4-glass wine tasting, gourmet dinner, and organic ice cream, ending with a local raki shot.
Overnight: Chania
Meals Included: Breakfast, 4-glass wine tasting, Three-course Dinner, Organic ice cream, Raki
Day 4 - Private Slow Food & Wild Views Tour
Drive through Therisso Gorge, explore traditional villages, and taste Cretan delicacies including cheese, yogurt, olive oil, honey, and slow-cooked Cretan lunch. Visit a family-run farm and a local winery for three wine tastings with cheese. Immerse in Cretan history, culture, and landscapes before returning to the hotel.
Overnight: Chania
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Wine and food tastings
Day 5 - East Chania Mainland Tour
Explore the Apokoronas region. Visit villages, meet local producers, taste graviera, mizithra, pastries, and coffee. Stop at a traditional bakery and enjoy a leisurely lunch in a local kafeneio. Return to Chania after a day immersed in local culture and countryside life.
Overnight: Chania
Meals Included: Breakfast, Tastings, Lunch
Day 6 - Heraklion & Knossos
Transfer to Heraklion (2.5 hours). Tour the Knossos Archaeological Site, home of the legendary Minotaur and King Minos. Explore the city’s winemaking tradition with 4-glass tasting at a family-owned organic winery. Lunch at a traditional tavern in Archanes.
Overnight: Heraklion
Meals Included: Breakfast, Wine tasting
Day 7 - Heraklion – Santorini
Transfer to Heraklion Port and take a fast ferry to Santorini (2 hours). Arrival and hotel check-in. Free evening to explore Santorini.
Overnight: Santorini
Meals Included: Breakfast
Day 8 - Santorini History & Culture Tour
Tour Firostefani, Oia, and Pyrgos. Explore Venetian castles, narrow alleys, and local cuisine. Visit the Akrotiri Archaeological Site, a 4,000-year-old Bronze Age city. Conclude with 4-glass wine tasting at a local winery overlooking the caldera.
Overnight: Santorini
Meals Included: Breakfast, Wine tasting
Day 9 - Free Day in Santorini
Enjoy a relaxing day at your own pace. Stroll in the villages, shop, or enjoy local beaches.
Overnight: Santorini
Meals Included: Breakfast
Day 10 - Santorini – Mykonos
Transfer to Santorini Port for a fast ferry to Mykonos (2 hours). Check-in and free evening.
Overnight: Mykonos
Meals Included: Breakfast
Day 11 - Highlights of Mykonos
Private guided tour of Mykonos Town, Ano Mera, Panagia Tourliani Monastery, windmills of Kato Mili, and Kalafatis Beach. Return to the hotel in the evening.
Overnight: Mykonos
Meals Included: Breakfast
Day 12 - Free Day in Mykonos
Spend a leisure day exploring or relaxing on the island.
Overnight: Mykonos
Meals Included: Breakfast
Day 13 - Departure Day
Private transfer to Mykonos Airport for your flight to Athens and connection with your international flight.
Overnight: None
Meals Included: Breakfast
