Athens, Saronic Islands & Crete

Breakfast at the hotel*. Transfer to the airport for your flight to Heraklion, the bustling capital of Crete, Greece's largest island. Meet our representative on arrival and transfer to your hotel.

Enjoy the remainder of the day at leisure getting your first taste of Crete. If time allows, begin immersing yourself in the local culture and enjoying the harmonious blend of ancient history and modern vibrancy. Overnight stay in Crete.

*Depending on the flight schedule and the hotel breakfast service, you may not be able to enjoy the included breakfast.

Breakfast at the hotel. Today, journey to the stunning Lassithi Plateau, nestled in the heart of the island, where you’ll marvel at incredible scenery and traditional Cretan villages. Explore the famous Dikteon Cave, the birthplace of Zeus, and discover the myths and legends of ancient Greece.

Admire the breathtaking views from Tzermiado and end your day at the mythical Palace of Knossos. Walk through the ruins of the Minoan civilization and enjoy a guided tour. Learn about King Minos, the Minotaur, the Labyrinth and other interesting mythologies. Overnight stay in Crete.

Breakfast at the hotel. Today the day is yours to spend at your leisure. Why not explore Crete’s archaeological wonders or embark on scenic adventures. To really get the most out of the island, we recommend an optional day-trip to Dia Island on a sailing boat that includes lunch!* Overnight stay in Crete.

*Optional sailing trip to Dia Island: Spend an unforgettable day aboard a sailing boat and enjoy the stunning Cretan waters. Depart from the port of Heraklion, en-route to Dia. Your captain will prepare your meal while you admire the beautiful views across the sea and beneath the surface. After lunch, head to a deserted cove where you can swim in these paradisiacal waters.

Breakfast at the hotel. Today, embark on an exciting full-day excursion to the island of Spinalogna including a barbeque onboard!

Depart from the beautiful Elounda harbor and head to Spinalonga for a tour. Learn about the history of this island and its importance to Ancient Greece. It served as a natural guard for the city of Olous; a hide-out for pirates; the history of Venetians as their fortress; the history of Turks as their settlement.

Next, depart for the beautiful bay of Kolokitha, where you’ll enjoy time to swim in the crystal clear waters and enjoy a delicious barbeque served on board.

Finally, arrive at the capital town of Lasithi, Agios Nikolaos. Enjoy time to relax in a café next to the bottomless Lake of Voulismeni and walk around the local shops. Overnight stay in Crete.

Breakfast at the hotel. Enjoy another day at leisure, relaxing or discovering more of the island independently. We suggest taking part in an optional full-day excursion to Chania, Lake Kournas and Rethymnon*, perfect for those who want to delve deeper into Cretan culture. Overnight stay in Crete.

*Optional full-day Chania Rethymnon excursion: Discover Chania, the ‘Venice of the East’, with its archaeological Minoan sites, Turkish minarets and mosques, Venetian fortresses, dockyards, fountains and squares. Next, discover quaint Lake Kournas, a beautiful habitat with natural freshwater. This one of a kind lake boasts lush greenery and rare species of animals, the ideal place to enjoy a swim before lunch or an early afternoon walk. On your return stop in Rethymnon, where monuments of the archaeological, Ottoman and Venetian eras coexist. Stroll around the alleys of the old town, visit the Turkish minarets like Neratze Mosque, the Venetian fortresses or just enjoy a coffee in the magnificent harbor.