Greek Islands and the Mainland 11 Days of Pure Paradise 1st Class Traveling

Greek Islands and the Mainland 11 Days of Pure Paradise 1st Class Traveling

You absolutely will not find another tour out there as packed with activities and attractions as this one. You will also not find another tour out there that offers it all "FIRST CLASS," yet for a relatively low price. We have thousands of travelers taking this specific tour every year-and that's because no competitor can beat us on quality, price and substance. Below are just some examples of what you will see and do on this tour:

> Charming Towns

> Whitewashed Cubic Buildings & Cobblestone Alleys

> Both Popular and Off-the-Beaten-Path Clear-Water Beaches

> World Renowned Archaeological Sites

> Volcanic Islands

> Internationally Popular Wineries

> Scenic Boat Rides

> Outdoor Food Markets

> Some of the Best Cuisine on Earth

> Majestic Meteora's Nature and Monasteries

> Rich Culture

And Much Much More…

Itinerary

Day 1: Exploring the Venetian-Looking Town of Chania

Stop At: Chania Venetian Lighthouse, Old Port, Chania Town, Crete Greece
Our tour of Greece starts in the town of Chania, on the island of Crete. It is from Chania that tomorrow and the following day we would be making daytrips around the island. Please arrive at the hotel in Chania by no later than 11:00am, so we can have most of the day to explore. Note that if you cannot arrive by 11:00am, then simply let us know and we will still work around your schedule. We would make convenient arrangements for you to join the rest of us after you have checked into your room.

Perhaps most atmospheric at night when the many bars and romantic restaurants light up along the shores and under the stars, Chania is home of a charming port that serves some of the tastiest food in all of Greece. Surrounding this historic town are streets containing boutique hotels, as well as shops that commonly illustrate Crete’s fascination with artisanship.
Duration: 5 hours

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.

Day 2: The Archaeological Site of Knossos, the Beaches & Caves of Matala & the Charming Town of Rethymno

Stop At: Knossos Archaeological Site, Knosos, Heraklion, Crete Greece
We start off the day by making a daytrip via a 2-hour drive to Heraklion, home of an archeological site called Knossos. Next, we take a 1.5-hour drive to the village of Matala, home of great beaches and caves. Lastly, we take a 1-hour and 45-minute drive to the charming town of Rethymno, where you can do a little sightseeing, have a nice dinner and enjoy some evening entertainment. The ride back to Chania from Rethymno takes about 1 hour.
Duration: 2 hours

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.

Day 3: Exotic Islands of Imeri Gramvousa and Elafonisi

Stop At: Elafonissi Beach, Elafonissi, Crete Greece
Today we make a daytrip to the western side of Crete. We first take a 45-minute drive to Kissamos, followed by a 1-hour boat ride to Imeri Gramvousa. This small island hosts the remains of a Venetian fort as well as of buildings left behind by Cretan insurgents who were compelled to live as pirates during the Greek War of Independence. After exploring the sites, relaxing at the beach and returning to the mainland, we take a 1-hour drive to the island of Elafonisi. When the weather is fine it is possible to walk from the mainland to the island through the shallow water. The drive from Elafonisi back to Chania takes about 1.5 hours.
Duration: 2 hours

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.

Day 4: World Renowned Santorini Island & the Nearby Volcanic Island of Nea Kameni

Stop At: Nea Kameni, 84700 Greece
Today we take an early-morning, 2-hour speed boat ride from Heraklion, Crete to Santorini Island. Part of today includes a visit via a quick ferry ride to the volcanic island of Nea Kameni.

Whitewashed and pastel-colored cubic buildings and blue-domed churches seemingly pile onto one another, cling onto the cliff-side caves of a caldera to form a dramatic landscape and striking views in what is one of the most unique destinations on earth. Especially in the villages of Thira and Oia, one can wander through a labyrinth of narrow and stone-paved alleyways filled with seasonally vibrant taverns and cafes as well as boutique shops and hotels. In these very same alleyways, you can find some pretty vibrant nightlife in the summertime.
Duration: 2 hours

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.

Day 5: Exploring the Rest of Santorini Island, Red Beach & Sunset at a Winery

Stop At: Oia's Main Street, Greece
Cycladic in style yet complimented by some neoclassical elements, Santorini is every photographer’s fantasy. With its villages perched several hundreds of feet above water, adding to this volcanic island’s allure is a stunning and world renowned-sunset, best viewed from Oia. Now throw into the mix locally produced and internationally acclaimed wines, archaeological remains and beaches with sand or pebbles made of solidified lava of various colors (e.g. Red Beach). Suddenly you have what is one of the most romanticized – and unsurprisingly visited – islands in all the Mediterranean.
Duration: 2 hours

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.

Day 6: An Intro into the Islands of Mykonos & Delos

Stop At: Archaeological Site of Delos, 846 00 Greece
Today we should be taking an early-morning, 3-hour speed boat ride from Santorini Island to Mykonos Island. Part of today includes visiting the ruins in the island of Delos, which can be reached via a 30-minute boat ride.

Now famed for seasonally hosting some of the best beach parties and nightlife in all the Mediterranean as well as featuring an exciting fashion scene combined with stylish bars, restaurants and shops, what initially put Mykonos under the international spotlight is its clear and calm waters and quintessential Cycladic architecture: whitewashed cubic buildings, a labyrinth of narrow and stone-paved alleyways and numerous little churches dotted around town.
Duration: 2 hours

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.

Day 7: Exploring the Rest of Mykonos Island

Stop At: Fokos Beach, Fokos, 846 00 Greece
Today is all about sightseeing and beaches around the island. How crowded should you expect it to be? Although Mykonos is one of Greece’s chicest and most visited destinations, the island usually only feels overcrowded in July, especially in August and sometimes in September. Visit Mykonos virtually any other time of the year and experience an island as authentically Greek as anywhere “off the beaten path.”
Duration: 1 hour

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.

Day 8: The Highlights of the Capital of Greece, Athens

Stop At: Acropolis, via Dionysiou Areopagitou str., Athens 105 58 Greece
Today we should be taking an early morning, 4-hour speed boat ride from Mykonos Island to Athens. Only today and tomorrow morning do we plan on exploring the capital, with the key attractions being the ancient citadel of Acropolis and its museum, the Hellenic Parliament building, a flea market called ‘Monastiraki’ and the Plaka neighborhood. While Athens as a whole may not be aesthetically pleasing, the areas we plan on taking you to undoubtedly are.
Duration: 2 hours

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.

Day 9: A Little More of Athens & Then Meteora's Breathtaking Nature & Spirituality

Stop At: Meteora, Kastraki, Kalambaka 422 00 Greece
The morning is dedicated to exploring Athens some more. Afterwards, we should be taking a 5-hour drive from Athens to Kalabaka, home of an Eastern Orthodox monastery complex site called Meteora.

Even if you aren’t the religious type, you will be impressed. Majestic Meteora is a place known to put visitors in touch with both nature and spirituality.
Duration: 2 hours

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.

Day 10: The Monasteries & Nature of Meteora

Stop At: Meteora, Kastraki, Kalambaka 422 00 Greece
One of the largest and most impressive Eastern Orthodox complexes in all of Greece, Meteora is home of stunning monasteries perched onto surreal-looking and seemingly unapproachable sandstone rock pillars (there are steps). We will need a full day to visit all six monasteries. Note that some of the monasteries may be closed, depending on when you go. Our day will begin bright and early.
Duration: 6 hours

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.

Day 11: Our Tour Ends This Morning

Stop At: Athens International Airport, Attiki Odos, Spata Artemida 190 04, Greece
Meteora is the final destination on our group tour of Greece. From here, we'd take you back to Athens, with a complimentary drop-off at the airport upon request.
Duration: 15 minutes

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.