Greek Islands exploration on land and sea
Greek Islands exploration on land and sea
Embark on a 13-night immersive journey through Greece. Begin with Athens’ timeless heritage, continue with Crete’s landscapes, culinary treasures, and coastal adventures, and conclude in Santorini with caldera sunsets and unique island experiences.
Day 01 - ARRIVAL IN ATHENS
EXPERIENCE: ARRIVE IN ATHENS, WHERE OUR LOCAL TEAM WILL GREET YOU, ASSIST WITH LUGGAGE, AND ESCORT YOU TO YOUR PRIVATE TRANSFER INTO THE HEART OF THE CITY.AFTER CHECK-IN, MEET YOUR LOCAL GUIDE IN THE HOTEL LOBBY FOR A WARM WELCOME ANDAN INTRODUCTION TO ATHENS-ITS ANCIENT MYTHS, TIMELESS LANDMARKS, AND VIBRANT MODERN CULTURE.
Services included:
. MEET AND GREET ASSISTANCE ATATHENS AIRPORT
. PRIVATE TRANSFERTO YOUR HOTEL
. CHECK-IN ASSISTANCE
. TRIP BRIEFING WITH YOUR LOCAL GUIDE
Day 02 - Acropolis Private Guided Tour & HERITAGE DINNER
Duration: 1H 45M+ 3H
EXPERIENCE: Begin your day with a private guided tour of the Acropolis, discovering the Parthenon, Erechtheion, Propylaea, and Temple of Athena Nike as your expert guide brings ancient Athens to life.
In the evening, indulge in a private catered dinner inside a historic 19th-century townhouse on Europe’s oldest street, featuring views of the illuminated Acropolis and a glass floor revealing archaeological ruins beneath.
Services included:
. PRIVATE LICENSED GUIDE FOR ACROPOLIS TOUR
. ENTRANCE FEES TO THEACROPOLIS
. PRIVATE HERITAGE DINNER AT HISTORIC TOWNHOUSE
. PRIVATE ROUND-TRIP TRANSFERS FOR DINNER
Day 03 - Private Motor Yacht CRUISE to Cape Sounion
Duration: 4 hours
EXPERIENCE: CRUISE THE ATHENIAN RIVIERA ABOARD A PRIVATE LUXURY MOTOR YACHT, SWIM IN VOULIAGMENI BAY, ENJOY A MEDITERRANEAN LUNCH ON BOARD, AND ADMIRE CAPE SOUNION AND THE TEMPLE OF POSEIDON FROM THE SEA. OPTION TO GO ASHORE FOR A PRIVATE TOUR BEFORE RETURNING FOR A SUNSET APERITIVO AND TRANSFER BACK TO YOUR HOTEL.
Services included:
. Exclusive charter of the 70ft Riva Vertigo
. Licensed captain and dedicated crew
. Welcome drinks, premium wine, fresh fruit, and deli snacks
. Mediterranean light lunch on board
. Fuel, insurance, and port fees
. Towels, snorkeling gear, and water toys (upon request)
. Onboard amenities: sunbeds, full-size WC and shower, full deck awnings
. Hi-Fi sound system and Wi-Fi
. Private round-trip hotel transfers
. Private guide for Temple of Poseidon visit (Upon request)
Day 04 - FLIGHT TO CHANIA, CRETE
EXPERIENCE: After check-out, meet your driver for a private transfer to Athens Airport. Enjoy fast-track assistance before your flight to Chania. Upon arrival, a meet-and-greet escort will guide you to your driver for a private transfer to your five-star hotel for check-in.
Services included:
. PRIVATE TRANSFER TO ATHENS AIRPORT
. AIRPORT ASSISTANCE & FAST-TRACK DEPARTURE SERVICE
. MEET-AND-GREET SERVICE ON ARRIVAL IN CHANIA
. PRIVATE TRANSFER TO HOTEL
. CHECK-IN ASSISTANCE
Day 05 - CHANIA OLD TOWN FOOD TOUR & PRIVATE WINE DINNER
Duration: 4H + DINING EXPERIENCE
EXPERIENCE: DISCOVER CHANIA’S OLD TOWN WITH A PRIVATE LOCAL GUIDE, TASTING CRETAN SPECIALTIES INCLUDING BOUGATSA, KALTSOUNIA, ARTISAN CHEESES, OLIVES,LOCAL SWEETS, AND GREEK COFFEE WHILE EXPLORING HISTORIC ALLEYWAYS AND MARKETS.IN THE EVENING, ENJOY AN EXCLUSIVE FARM-TO-TABLE WINE DINNER UNDER THE STARS,FEATURING A PRIVATE ESTATE TOUR AND A 4-COURSE MENU PAIRED WITH PREMIUM LOCAL WINES.
Services included:
. PRIVATE FOODIE GUIDE FOR CHANIA OLD TOWN TOUR
. ALL FOOD & BEVERAGE TASTINGS
. PRIVATE VISIT & 4-COURSE WINE-PAIRED DINNER AT A WINERY WITH UNLIMITED WINE DURING DINNER
Day 06 - PRIVATE CHANIA ARTISANS TOUR & TASTING DINNER
Duration: 3H 30M + 4H
EXPERIENCE: BEGIN YOUR DAY WITH A PRIVATE ARTISANS TOUR OF CHANIA’S OLD TOWN, FEATURING A TRADITIONAL BREAKFAST, LIVE PHYLLO-MAKING, VISITS TO LOCAL WORKSHOPS, AND TASTINGS OF REGIONAL PRODUCTS SUCH AS OLIVE OIL AND THYME HONEY.
IN THE AFTERNOON, HEAD TO THE COUNTRYSIDE FOR A PRIVATE OLIVE OIL EXPERIENCE, INCLUDING A GUIDED TOUR, TASTING, AND A SIX-COURSE SUNSET DINNER PAIRED WITH LOCAL WINES AND ORGANIC OLIVE OILS.
Services included:
. Private guide for Chania Artisans Tour
. Coffee or tea
. Bougatsa of Chania
. Private olive oil tour & tasting
. Six-course private dinner with wine pairing
Day 07 - PRIVATE SPEEDBOAT CRUISE TO BALOS & GRAMVOUSA
Duration: 6 HOURS
EXPERIENCE: CRUISE IN STYLE ABOARD A 55FT PRIVATE YACHT TO BALOS LAGOON’S TURQUOISE WATERS AND PINK-WHITE SHORES. CONTINUE TO GRAMVOUSA, WITH THE OPTION TO HIKE TO ITS VENETIAN CASTLE FOR SWEEPING SEA VIEWS. SWIM AND SNORKEL BY A SHIPWRECK AND ENJOY A GOURMET LUNCH ONBOARD WHILE RELAXING ON SPACIOUS SUNDECKS.
Services included:
. PRIVATE CHARTER OF 55FT MOTOR YACHT (PRINCESS V55)
. PROFESSIONAL SKIPPER & HOST
. WELCOME DRINK & SNACK PLATTER, FRUIT SALAD
. DRINKS (WINE, BEER, SOFT DRINKS, WATER)
. CHOICE OF GOURMET LUNCH (GREEK, BBQ, OR FRESH FISH MENU)
. SNORKELING EQUIPMENT, PADDLEBOARDS & FLOATING DOCK
. TOWELS & BLANKETS
. WI-FI
. Private round-trip hotel transfers
Day 08 - PRIVATE SAMARIA GORGE HIKE
Duration: FULL DAY (HIKE 6-7 HOURS)
EXPERIENCE:HIKE THE LEGENDARY 16KM SAMARIA GORGE WITH A PRIVATE MOUNTAIN GUIDE, PASSING DRAMATIC CLIFFS, VILLAGE RUINS, AND THE FAMOUS NARROW “GATES.” END IN AGIA ROUMELI FOR A SWIM IN THE LIBYAN SEA BEFORE A PRIVATE RIB OR FERRY TO SFAKIA AND RETURN TRANSFER.
Services included:
. English-speaking Guide
. PRIVATE ROUND-TRIP TRANSFERS
. ENTRANCE FEES
. PRIVATE RIB BOAT OR FERRY TICKETS
. SNACKS
. HIKING POLES
Day 09 - PRIVATE JEEP EXCURSION TO ELAFONISI
Duration: FULL DAY
EXPERIENCE: Set off on a private guided jeep adventure through Crete’s mountains and villages, visiting Agia Sophia Cave and the Chrisoskalitissa Monastery before reaching the pink sands of Elafonisi Beach. Swim in crystal waters and, optionally, stop for lunch at a traditional village tavern.
Services included:
. Private JEEP tour with multilingual driver-escort
. Scenic village and countryside route
Day 10 - PRIVATE HELICOPTER flight TO SANTORINI
TRANSFER:After check-out, enjoy a private transfer to the heliport and board your PRIVATE helicopter for a scenic 45-minute flight to Santorini. Upon landing, a private transfer will escort you to your five-star hotel for check-in to begin your stay on the volcanic island.
Services included:
. Private transfer to heliport
. Private helicopter flight to Santorini
. Private transfer to hotel
. Check-in assistance
Day 11 - Private Caldera Sunset Cruise
Duration: HALF DAY
EXPERIENCE: Set sail aboard a LUXURY catamaran for a private sunset cruise across Santorini’s iconic caldera. Drift past volcanic cliffs and whitewashed villages as your crew serves gourmet snacks and drinks. Relax on plush decks, soak in sweeping caldera views, and savor the warm glow of an unforgettable Aegean sunset.
Services included:
. PRIVATE CHARTER OF A LUXURY catamaran
. Professional crew & guide
. Gourmet snacks & beverages on board
. Private round-trip hotel transfers
Day 12 - PRIVATE COOKING & TASTING EXPERIENCE
Duration: HALF DAY
EXPERIENCE: DIVE INTO SANTORINI’S CULINARY TRADITIONS WITH A HANDS-ON COOKING AND WINE EXPERIENCE. ENJOY A GUIDED WINE TASTING, LEARN ABOUT THE ISLAND’S UNIQUE VITICULTURE, AND COOK AUTHENTIC LOCAL DISHES UNDER THE GUIDANCE OF A LOCAL CHEF BEFORE SAVORING THE MEAL YOU PREPARE.
Services included:
. Pick up and return transfers
. Wine tasting at the cooking class venue
. experienced local guide
. cooking lesson under guidance of local Chef
Day 13 - PRIVATE HORSEBACK RIDE & PICNIC
Duration: 2,5 hours
EXPERIENCE: Discover Santorini on a friendly horseback ride through the volcanic landscapes of Vlychada and along the black sands of Eros Beach. Starting from the hilltop stables, the trail follows canyons shaped by the ancient Minoan eruption before reaching the shoreline, where horses walk across lava stones and into the sea, framed by white cliffs and the Aegean.
After the ride, relax with a one-hour picnic at the barn, set in a peaceful open-air location overlooking the volcanic mountains and the sea, a quiet moment to unwind surrounded by calm horses and island views.
SERVICES INCLUDED:
• round-trip transfers to stables
• beach horseback riding experiences
• 1-hour picnic at the barn
• Photo shooting by the guide using guests’ mobile phones
• All necessary equipment, including helmets and saddle bags
• Experienced, English-speaking guides
Day 14 - DEPARTURE
TRANSFER: Bid farewell to Santorini with a private transfer to Santorini Airport, taking with you memories of breathtaking sunsets, warm Greek hospitality, and unforgettable moments. From Athens International Airport, continue your journey home.
Services included:
. Private transfer to Santorini Airport
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