Greece Deluxe: Athens, Santorini & Crete with Goway Travel
Price: From $4,403 CAD Per Person
Departure date: April 1, 2025
Return date: April 9, 2025
Savings: $200 CAD
Photo: The old harbor of Ammoudi under the famous village of Ia at Santorini, Greece.
Photo: Greece Map
Day 1: Arrive to Athens
Transfer from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos Intl Airport to Athens to City Centre. Athens by Night.
Your evening begins with a short panoramic drive through the city center and on the slopes of the sacred hill you will be able to see, admire and take photos of the illuminated Acropolis. Then a pleasant walk through the narrow picturesque streets of Plaka, the old city, will bring you to a Typical Greek Tavern where you will enjoy your dinner following a floor show with live music and Greek Folk Dances in traditional costumes.
Photo: Athens Acropolis Parthenon
Day 2: Depart Athens and Arrive to Santorini
Transfer from Athens to City Centre to Athens Piraeus Port to Port of Santorini to Ormos Athinios. From Port of Santorini to Ormos Anthionios Fira
Day 3 : Full-Day Volcano and Hot Spring Tour
Your day begins with a boat ride, departing the old port. You will sail, enjoying the stunning views, until you reach the volcano lava "Nea Kameni". This volcano is extremely famous for its beautiful caldera, the island is also known for the two small islands of black lava positioned at the center of the basin of Santorini which are, geographically, the youngest islets in the Eastern Mediterranean. Here you have around an hour to walk up to the crater, which is still active.
You will then set sail along the lava rock to reach the hot springs of "Palea Kameni". Here you will stop for around 30 minutes (off shore), giving you time to swim towards the hot springs. The yellow waters contain a large amount of sulfur and are characterized for their therapeutic purposes. Today, visit Agios Nikolaos which is the small cove in Nea Kameni islet and is a true health source.
After your swim, you will re-board the boat and sail back to the old port in Fira. You will be transferred by bus to Oia and have free time to enjoy the most beautiful sunset.
Day 4: Santorini Wine Adventure - Morning Tour
Take this half-day wine tour of the Santorini countryside and visit the most distinctive wineries on the island. Taste a selection of 12 different wine styles from Santorini and Greece.
Winemaking on Santorini dates back more than 4.000 years and the tour covers the most traditional wineries of the island, starting at a vineyard on the volcanic soils.
Stroll through the unique basket vines, learning about the unique viticulture that makes vine-growing in Santorini respected worldwide for its distinctive means of production. Learn the island’s history through its wine-making from your wine-expert guide as you move between the most legendary wineries, all acclaimed by international experts. Taste the major wine styles of Santorini such as Assyrtiko, Nykteri, and Vinsanto accompanied by local delicacies, such as cheese and local snacks.
Photo: Nea Kameni volcanic island in Santorini, Greece. Ships from Fira
Transfer from Fira to Port of Santorini-Ormos Athinios to Heraklion Port. Heraklion Port to Crete to Heraklion
Day 6: Private Knossos Palace and Heraklion City Tour
On this private half-day tour, your day begins visiting the largest and most impressive Minoan Palace, the Palace of Knossos. Built almost 4000 years ago in Minoan civilization, the oldest civilization in Europe, it was the most important palace on Crete. The Palace of Knossos was the capital of Minoan Crete and is believed to be associated with the Greek mythological labyrinth. It will render you breathless as you wonder over the technology and facilities of that period. It is an enormous structure, covering 150,000 square feet, the size of more than two football fields!
Next, your tour brings you to Heraklion City, the largest city and capital of the island Crete. While the central square is surrounded by cafes, stores, restaurants, the island also has a wonderful history as seen in ancient cathedrals and picturesque old towns. Located in the heart of the city is the Morosini Fountain or the Lion's Fountain, built by Morozini, the Venetian governor in 1628. Enjoy its lively atmosphere and have some free time to explore the city at your leisure before returning back to your hotel.
Day 7: Free Day in Heraklion
Day 8: Depart Heraklion and Arrive to Airport
Transfer from Crete - Heraklion to Heraklion Airport
Day 9: Depart Greece
