Greek getaway: Athens, Santorini & Crete

Breakfast at the hotel. Today enjoy an Athens Sightseeing Tour including the Acropolis and the New Acropolis Museum. Begin in the center of the city, the Constitution Square (Syntagma), the House of Parliament, the Memorial to the Unknown Soldier and the National library.

On-route to the Acropolis you will see the Hadrian’s Arch, the Temple of Olympian Zeus and a quick stop at Panathenaic Stadium, where the first Modern Olympic Games were held in 1896. During the Acropolis visit witness the architectural masterpieces of the Golden Age of Athens: the Propylaea, the Temple of Athena Nike, the Erechtheion and finally the famous Parthenon.

Your first taste of Athens would not be complete without a visit to the Acropolis Museum, a modern architectural building where you can admire the wonders and architectural masterpieces of the classical era. Return to your hotel with the remainder of your day at leisure. Overnight stay in Athens.

Please note: At the Athens Acropolis, the terrain is quite uneven underfoot and includes a number of stairs. It may not be suitable for those with reduced mobility.

Note: This activity can accommodate a maximum of 40 people, and visitors will have access to audio guides during the tour.

Breakfast at the hotel*. In the morning transfer to the port for your ferry to Santorini**. Upon arrival on the island of Santorini, transfer to your hotel for check in. The rest of the afternoon will be free; we recommend that you visit and admire the spectacular caldera with whitewashed houses located on the edge, created by the eruption of the island's volcano. Overnight stay in Santorini.

*Please note: You may not be able to enjoy the included breakfast this morning due to the early departure time of the ferry to Santorini. However, you can request a "breakfast box" during check-in to take with you.

**Please note: You can upgrade your transfer with a high speed ferry for an additional cost in the next step of the booking process. It is not possible to upsell the upgrade during the journey, and it is only available up to 30 days before the travel date.

Breakfast at the hotel. Today you have the day to discover Santorini at your own pace. Why not relax in one of the cafe's while you watch the world go by or explore the volcanic surroundings of the island? To make sure you get the most out of your itinerary, you could enjoy one of our recommended optional excursions* listed below. Overnight stay in Santorini.

*Please note: Due to time limitations, you will only be able to enjoy one of the optional activities listed below, so please pick the one you prefer.

Optional Full Day Santorini Traditional Bus Tour: Walk through the maze-like settlement of Emporio, enjoy free time for lunch at the best-known black sand Perissa Beach. Head up Profitis Ilias Mountain, Santorini’s highest peak, to the hilltop village of Oia. Enter a Greek orthodox chapel and end the day with the magnificent sunset. This activity is only available on Fridays and Sundays.

Optional Excursion from Caldera to Oia: Begin this exciting excursion by sailing a traditional wooden boat (known as a kaiki) towards the volcano. Hike for approximately 30 minutes to explore this incredible rocky landscape. Then, the boat will anchor close enought to the hot springs so you can swim freely and enjoy. Next, explore Thirassia, the fisherman's island, where you can find lunch (not included). After a mid-day rest, climb 200 steps to reach the top of the village of Oia, where you can observe a magical sunset. Transfer back to the hotel.

Note: Most of the optional activities are available from May to September. For departures in April and October, we recommend purchasing them at the destination, as they are subject to availability and weather conditions.