5 day tour to explore Milos Santorini Crete Volcano Tour Palace of Knossos

5 day tour to explore Milos Santorini Crete Volcano Tour Palace of Knossos

5-day Greek Islands tour in Milos, Santorini & Crete.
This tour is strongly suggested for travelers who wish to explore the must-see Greek islands in a limited time, yet get to see much more than expected.
Starting our journey from Milos’ island, you will admire the little white houses with their colorful doors and windows open to the sea. You will have the opportunity to swim at the "Sarakiniko beach” also called "lunar beach" as it looks like the lunar landscape, the most distinctive site of Milos!
Next stop will be Santorini, famous for the world-known sunset, and the endless blue! Walk at the rim of volcano, swim at the Hot Springs and enjoy a dinner on the boat admiring the magnificent sunset of Oia!
Next island is the Picturesque Crete. Visit the palace of Knossos and to walk at the old town of Rethymno. Also, worth visiting is the island of “Spinaloga", a Venetian fortress built in 1579 and used as a Leper Colony.
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Itinerary

Day 1: ATHENS - MILOS ISLAND:

Stop At: Milos, Milos, Cyclades, South Aegean
Our driver will meet you at your hotel to transfer you to Piraeus Port to take the Ferry departing at 07.00 o’ clock for the Island of Milos where you will arrive at 09.30. Our local driver will be waiting for you at Milos’s port and will transfer you at your hotel. You will have free time for yourself. The island of Milos is known all over the world for the Marble Statue of The Aphrodite of Milos, the Greek goddess of Love and Beauty. The volcanic land of Milos gave birth to beaches beyond every imagination. So, don’t dally…Explore the iconic "postcard-setting" beaches!
Duration: 1 day

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight in Milos

Day 2: MILOS ISLAND - SANTORINI ISLAND

Stop At: Santorini, Santorini, Cyclades, South Aegean
Our driver will meet you at your hotel to transfer you to Milos Port to take the ferry departing at 09.45 for the famous Santorini Island and arriving at 11.45. Our local driver will meet you at the Santorini port and transfer you at your hotel. You will have free time for yourself. The Cycladic island of Santorini will offer you unrivaled moments. The volcano's black lava greets the whitewashed villages of the caldera. Above all, you should not miss Oia's magnificent sunset, that golden hour of the day when the light makes everything look more beautiful. A totally worthwhile experience!
Duration: 1 day

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight in Santorini

Day 3: SANTORINI ISLAND - CRETE ISLAND:

Stop At: Heraklion, Heraklion, Crete
Today we will transfer you to Santorini port to take the ferry departing at 17.45 to Heraklion, Crete. Upon arriving there at 19.40, you will meet with our driver. He will assist you and transfer you to your hotel. Overnight in Heraklion
Duration: 1 day

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight in Crete

Day 4: CRETE - PRIVATE TOUR IN CRETE

Stop At: Heraklion, Heraklion, Crete
We suggest you the excellent tours bellow to see the most popular sites of Crete. The tours are optional, otherwise you can have day at leisure at the beautiful Island of Crete:
a/ (OPTIONAL) OLD CITY OF RETHYMNO, CERAMIC INDUSTRY, ARKADI MONASTERY & LAKE KOURNA: You will walk at the narrow streets of the old town of Rethymno that is offering a journey back to time, the Venetians, the Ottoman aesthetics and the Cretan original pride. Next our stop will be at the Kournas Lake that is the ideal place for a daytrip. Kournas Lake is lying in a small valley among mountains and high hills. Both the lake and its natural surroundings are very picturesque. Our next stop will be at the Arkadi Monastery, as it is the most historic monastery of Crete and it has been designated by UNESCO. We will reach at the most traditional village in Crete, located in picturesque green rolling hills. This village is well known for its pottery and it is called "Margarites". Being the most important center of ceramics industry in Crete this is the must-see. Margarites, is a village with Venetian roots, mentioned by sixteenth-century travelers. It is so beautiful to stroll around this very charming narrow streets of the villages. Enjoy your visit at the ceramics ateliers.

b/ (OPTIONAL) PALACE OF MALIA, AGIOS NIKOLAOS, ELOUNDA, SPINALOGA ISLAND: We will visit the Archaeological site of Malia, dating from the Middle Bronze Age which is the third-largest Minoan palace in Crete, built close to the beach. The majestic size, complex plan and multiple details of the palace make it a fascinating place to visit. The life there was much the same as in the other palaces, rich and prosperous. Our next stop will be Agios Nikolaos, a small town with a picturesque harbor where you find one of the two sweet water lakes of Crete. We will then visit the oldest and most picturesque villages in Crete, called "Kritsa" built amphitheatrically on a rock hill, named Kastellos, surrounded by olive groves, at an altitude of 375 m! Our next visit will be at "ELOUNDA" a small fishing town on the northern coast of the island of Crete. A very traditional and idyllic scenery. From here we will take the local boat to visit and explore the island of Spinaloga.The island of "Spinaloga" was a Venetian fortress bulit in 1579 and was used as a Leper Colony. It holds great historical cignificants as it left an unfading mark in the course of Crete's history. During the tour you will have a delicious Cretan meal.
Duration: 1 day

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight in Heraklion Crete

Day 5: TOUR IN KNOSSOS & ARCHAELOGICAL MUSEUM OF CRETE - ATHENS

Stop At: Knossos Archaeological Site, Knosos, Heraklion, Crete Greece
Our driver will pick you up at 11:00 from your hotel. Approximately 20 minutes later we will arrive in Knossos. The special Private tour at the Palace of Knossos and at the Archaeological Museum of Heraklion means you will have plenty of time at the sites as the tour is flexible, you will have many stops around etc.! Knossos flourished for approximately two thousand years. It had large palace buildings, extensive workshop installations and luxurious rock-cut cave and tholos tombs. As a major center of trade and economy, Knossos maintained ties with the majority of cities in the Eastern Mediterranean. You will have the unique opportunity to visit the Palace of Knossos in Crete, to learn about the rich lifestyle which began circa 2000 BC and was typified by magnificent monumental buildings and a complex social structure. You will also visit the Archaeological Museum of Heraklion and explore the beautiful old town as well as the old market of Heraklion. You will also taste the worldwide famous Cretan cuisine and feel the Cretan hospitality! Finally, we will make a quick walk at the Old Market of the town and then our driver will transfer you at the Heraklion Airport at about 16.00 to take the flight for Athens at 17.20. You will arrive in Athens at 18.15. Our driver will meet you there and he will assist you with your luggage. Then, he will transfer you at your hotel.
Duration: 8 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.