BEST OF GREECE WITH CRETE 2025

Location : GREECE
Price : ₹ 163700
Duration : 9 Days/8 Nights
The Best of BEST OF GREECE WITH CRETE 2025

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Athens is a consolidated city-county in the U.S. state of Georgia. Downtown Athens lies about 70 miles northeast of downtown Atlanta. The University of Georgia, the state’s flagship public university and an R1 research institution, is in Athens and contributed to its initial growth. In 1991, after a vote the preceding year, the original City of Athens abandoned its charter to form a unified government with Clarke County, referred to jointly as Athens–Clarke County where it is the county seat.

As of 2021, the Athens-Clarke County’s official website’s population of the consolidated city-county (all of Clarke County except Winterville and a portion of Bogart) was 128,711. Athens is the sixth-most populous city in Georgia, and the principal city of the Athens metropolitan area, which had a 2020 population of 215,415, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. Metropolitan Athens is a component of the larger Atlanta–Athens–Clarke County–Sandy Springs Combined Statistical Area.

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Inclusions

  • 08 nights/ 09 days Accommodation as per above
  • 2 nights’ accommodation in Athens
  • 2 nights’ accommodation in Mykonos
  • 2 nights’ accommodation in Santorini hotel
  • Daily breakfast at the hotel.
  • Half-day City tour of Athens with new Acropolis Museum (SIC), with English speaking guide + entrance fees and the transportation from/to hotel or from tour terminal depending on the location of the hotel.
  • Private round-trip transfers in Athens from airport-hotel-port-with private air conditioned taxi
  • Round trip transfers in Mykonos from port –hotel and v.v. on seat in coach basis
  • Full day Santorini panorama bus tour (sic) with transportation from/to hotel or designated meeting points. (Food-drinks not included)
  • Round trip transfers in Santorini from port –hotel-port on seat in coach basis
  • 2 nights’ accommodation in Heraklion hotel
  • Round trip transfers in Heraklion from port –hotel-airport on private basis
  • Economy Class Normal Ferry ticket (Blue Star) from Athens to Mykonos
  • Economy class high speed ferry (High Speed/Sea Jet) from Mykonos to Santorini
  • Economy class high speed ferry (High Speed/Sea Jet) from Santorini to Heraklion
  • Local 24-Hour Assistance upon arrival in Athens-Mykonos-Santorini-Heraklion
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Exclusions

  • 5% GST applicable EURO COMPONENT
  • 5% TCS applicable EURO COMPONENT. You will be able to claim the credit of such TCS amount against income tax payable at the time of filling return.
  • International airfare tickets
  • Domestic Flight from Heraklion to Athens
  • Schengen Visa charge
  • Tips or personal expenses
  • Drinks or Meals of any kind
  • Porterage at hotels or airport
  • Tours mentioned as optional
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Accommodation

  • 3*HOTEL
  • 02 nights’ accommodation in Hotel Acropolis Ami or similar hotel in Athens
  • 02 nights’ accommodation in Elena or similar hotel in Mykonos
  • 02 nights’ accommodation in Costa Marina hotel or similar hotel in Santorini
  • 02 nights’ accommodation in Lato Boutique hotel or similar hotel in Heraklion
  • 4* HOTEL
  • 02 nights’ accommodation in Hotel Titania or similar hotel in Athens
  • 02 nights’ accommodation in Petinos or similar hotel in Mykonos
  • 02 nights’ accommodation in Santorini Palace or similar hotel in Santorini
  • 02 nights’ accommodation in Olive Green or similar hotel in Heraklion
  • 5* HOTEL
  • 02 nights’ accommodation in Hotel Royal Olympic or similar hotel in Athens
  • 02 nights’ accommodation in Petinos Beach or similar hotel in Mykonos
  • 02 nights’ accommodation in Majestic or similar hotel in Santorini
  • 02 nights’ accommodation in Galaxy or similar hotel in Heraklion
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Detailed Day Wise Itinerary

Day 1 - ARRIVAL

Meet and assist at Athens International Airport and transfer to your hotel. Rest of the day is yours to spend to explore this fascinating city. Athens is a magical city. The city with the most glorious history in the world is worshipped by gods and people. The enchanting capital of Greece has always been the birthplace of civilization. It is the city where democracy and most of the wise men of ancient times were born. The most important civilization of the ancient world flourished in Athens and relives through superb architectural masterpieces.

Day 2 - ATHENS CITY TOUR WITH ACROPOLIS MUSEUM

This tour gives you an opportunity to observe the striking contrasts that make Athens such a fascinating city. Our expert guides will take you to see the Panathenaic Stadium where the first Olympic Games of modern times were held in 1896 (short stop). Continue and pass by the Prime Minister's residence (ex Royal Palace) guarded by the Euzones in their colorful uniform, the Temple of Olympian Zeus, the Hadrian's Arch, the Parliament and the memorial to the Unknown Soldier, the Academy, the University, the National Library, the Constitution Square (Syntagma). On the Acropolis visit the Architectural Masterpieces of the Golden Age of Athens: The Propylaea, the Temple of Athena Nike, the Erechtheion and finally "the harmony between material and spirit", the monument that "puts order in the mind", the Parthenon. Continue and visit the place where at last the statues found their home and admire the wonders of the classical era: The new Acropolis museum.

Day 3 - ATHENS-MYKONOS

Today after breakfast, you will check out from your hotel in Athens and transferred to Piraeus port for your ferry embarkation to Mykonos Island. Mykonos sits amidst the Aegean Sea like a unique Jewell handcrafted by time, the Greek sun and an anonymous local craftsman. All that can be said or written about Mykonos would be just too little. For centuries Mykonos existed under the shade of the religious centre of Delos and it had to wait until the 20th century to reach its international status and win a place on the world tourist map. Mykonos, famously called 'the island of the winds' due to the constant wind that blows, is the most popular and cosmopolitan island of the Cyclades and considered as one the most famous islands of the world. The sunlight of Mykonos from its first sunshine of dawn all the way to its last of the sunset is astonishing and supplements an atmosphere of images that seem to have sprung out of a painting. Arrival in Mykonos and transfer to your hotel. Rest of the day is free in order to explore the island.

Day 4 - MYKONOS

Today, after breakfast the day will be free in order explore the island. Among the cobbled streets, next to the churches, behind the freshly painted shutters, through the delivery of island living, the heavenly beaches and the liveliness of the night, Mykonos still keeps its secrets: The happiest different moments for everyone, here, on the most famous island in the world, each one of us makes each moment UNIQUE. Mykonos retains full beauty through the passage of time, and is and always will be a perfect host to visitors, offering unlimited vacation and great expectations.

Day 5 - MYKONOS-SANTORINI

Today, after breakfast you will be picked up from your hotel and transferred to Mykonos port for your ferry embarkation to Santorini Island. A thousand sunsets, a thousand memories, a thousand heartbeats, colours of blue red & gold streaking the sky ... this is Santorini island ... Poets have written about it, artists attempt to capture its beauty. Nothing can quite describe ... the unsurpassed magic of Santorini. This tiny Greek island in the Aegean Sea, rich in history & steeped in myth, is situated on the southern east tip of the Cyclades Cluster. Once famous for its seafaring captains & thriving trade from Russia towards England, France & Italy, & even further back in time the biblical volcanic catastrophe of 1500 BC, today Santorini is one of the most popular holiday destinations worldwide. Arrival in Santorini and transfer to your hotel. Rest of the day is yours to spend in order to explore the island and admire the breathtaking view.

Day 6 - SANTORINI - Full day Santorini panorama bus tour

Embark on a mesmerizing journey through Santorini's iconic landscapes and its best kept secrets. As dawn breaks, we gather at the heart of the island, ready to unravel Santorini’s tales and traditions. We begin with the historic Akrotiri Lighthouse, standing as a beacon since the 19th century. Its grandeur offers breathtaking panoramas of the Aegean’s endless blue. Let the horizon captivate you before we whisk you to the unique beauty of Perivolos. Here, the striking black sands meet crystal-clear waters in a dance of contrasts, a spectacle to behold and experience firsthand. From the shores, step into the time-capsule village of Megalochori. Stroll through its cobblestoned paths, past preserved bell towers and welcoming squares. The atmosphere is thick with tales from bygone eras, inviting you to get lost in its charm. As we leave its charm, ascend to Profitis Ilias, a vantage point that offers unparalleled views and serenity that words can scarcely describe. This enchantment continues at Panagia Episkopi, Santorini’s oldest preserved church. Marvel at the richness of its Byzantine heritage, a testament to time and faith. As afternoon shades into evening,indulge in the island’s vinicultural legacy. A local winery welcomes you to taste the notes of Santorini’s volcanic soil in every sip. Let stories of grapevines and harvests unfold as the taste of Assyrtiko graces your palate. And just as the day reaches its crescendo, we end our tour at the village of Oia, bathed in golden hues as the sun performs its final act melting into the horizon.

Day 7 – SANTORINI-HERAKLION

Today you will be transferred to Santorini port for your ferry embarkation to Crete Island. Arrival at Heraklio Port and transferred to your hotel. Crete is an island with an exquisite 1,000 kilometre-long coastline dotted with numerous coves, bays and peninsulas, which afford a multitude of soft, sandy beaches along the beautifully blue Mediterranean Sea. After all, it's among the finest in the world and has established Crete as one of Europe's most popular holiday destinations. And, of course, the island's historic importance in today's world as the home of the Minoan civilization with important archaeological finds at Knossos, Phaistos and Gortys, is evidenced by the tens of thousands of visitors to these sites each year. However, Crete is the largest island in Greece - the fifth largest in the Mediterranean - and, within its diverse area of more than 8,000 square kilometres, there are many other jewels just waiting to be discovered by the more adventurous explorers of holiday treasures. Rest of the day is free in order to explore the island.

Day 8 – HERAKLION

Today, after breakfast the day is yours to spend in order to explore Heraklio (The capital) or experience an optional tour. This city more than lives up to its reputation as being one of the most attractive of the many cities of the Mediterranean! It can satisfy the wishes and demands of a diverse variety of visitors from all over the world, while still providing enjoyment and satisfaction to its permanent residents. It is certainly not a matter of coincidence that it has been the center of Crete for so many centuries, and continues to be so, thanks to an abundance of sightseeing attractions, its joyous way of life, and the legendary hospitality of the Cretan people. For inquisitive visitors, it is important to note that, in Heraklio, there are to be found and admired the oldest monuments in Europe. It is here where the first roots of the most ancient civilization in Europe were planted, a testimony for Western civilization, as we know it. It is here in Heraklio that Zeus, the God of Hospitality, fell in love with Europe, a most beautiful princess, from whom and whence the Minoan Kings were born, along with those wise mythical figures who laid the foundations for and instituted the first civilized society on our Continent. An outstanding archaeological museum and the magnificent excavations at Knossos will certainly testify to that fact. However, modern-day Heraklio has a much wider range of attractions to offer than “just ruins.” The Heraklio market is the richest of its kind on Crete, and among the most varied of any in the Mediterranean region. Souvenirs, furs, jewellery and gold items, food products and clothing, just about anything that one could wish for or need are here in abundance, and at a wide range of prices. The famous Cretan products, such as olive oil, wine, raki, honey, and herbs are, of course, of special importance and a major attraction to visitors and residents alike. They all seem to appreciate the locally distilled raki, a strong alcoholic beverage that, because it lacks any additives, can only add to the drinker’s “kefi” (good mood) and high spirits, without the risk of a hangover the following morning.

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