Beyond Bliss
9 nights / 10 days
Athens – Santorini – Crete
Key Facts
- LANGUAGE: GREEK
- CURRENCY: EURO
- TIME ZONE: EEST
- TRAVEL FROM MID APRIL – MID OCTOBER
Inclusions
- 3 Nights Athens / 3 Nights Santorini / 3 Nights Crete
- Accommodation at 5 star hotels
- Round Trip Airport / Port Transfers
- Flavors of Athens Food - Tasting Walk
- Athens Walking Discovery
- Athens: Full Day Private Tour of Delphi
- Santorini: Private Half-Day Tour: Lost Atlantis Myth
- Santorini: Private Catamaran Cruise on Lagoon 380-400
- Chania: Private Tour: Olive Oil & Wine
- Heraklion: Private Tour: Knossos Palace
- Domestic Flights
- Ferry from Santorini to Crete
- VIP Connection Assistance at Athens International Airport
- 24/7 Concierge Service
Itinerary Details
DAY 1
Arrival in Athens
Upon arrival at Athens International Airport you will be met by your private driver who will take you to your luxury hotel.
Private Tour: Flavors of Athens Food – Tasting Walk
On your first evening in Athens, enjoy a sense-provoking experience with insights into Greek gastronomy and the local food culture.
During this private evening food walk, you will not only explore the streets of Athens but you will also get to taste appetizing treats that locals enjoy as part of their daily routine. You will gain insights into the development of our cooking methods, recipes and culinary traditions.
DAY 2
Half Day Private Tour: Athens Walking Discovery
Enjoy your Acropolis & Museum tour of Athens. You will be able to retrace historical footprints, immerse yourself in the richness of centuries-old Greek civilization and explore the city’s impressive archaeological heritage.
Step back in time and reflect on the splendor, power and wealth of this capital city, and admire from up close, the unique architectural and artistic masterpieces of timeless Greece.
DAY 3
Full Day Private Tour of Delphi
Drive through the fertile plain of Beotia, crossing the towns of Thebes, connected with the tragedy of King Oedipus, Levadia and Arachova (short stop on the way back). Arrive at Delphi, the center of Ancient World – the Omphalos (Navel of Earth) – whose prestige extended far beyond the boundaries of the Hellenic World. On the slopes of Mount Parnassus, in a landscape of unparalleled beauty and majesty, lie the ruins of the Sanctuary of Apollo Pythios. Visit the Treasury of the Athenians, the Temple of Apollo and the Museum containing such masterpieces of Ancient Greek sculpture as the bronze Charioteer and the famous athlete Aghias. Lunch in the modern village of Delphi, return to Athens by the same route. Your tour includes a licensed guide and a private coach with driver. Tour does not include meals.
DAY 4
Departure from Athens – Arrival in Santorini
After breakfast, you will be met by your driver who will transfer you to Athens International Airport for your flight to Santorini. Upon arrival at Santorini Airport, your private driver will be waiting for you to take you to your luxury hotel.
Enjoy your evening with a quiet dinner overlooking the caldera.
DAY 5
Private Half-Day Tour: Lost Atlantis Myth
This tour is a combination of land and sea tour. It will travel you to the past and help you live the myth of the lost Atlantis Island. You will discover new things in a fun and exciting manner. You will have the opportunity to see the destruction of the island and the creation of the landscape as it is today. Is the past only memories or a way to travel in the future? Is the prehistoric city old or innovative? Discover it by yourselves.
DAY 6
Private Sunset Catamaran Cruise on Lagoon 380-400
Dive into elegance in Santorini’s Caldera and enjoy first class services.
Three stops for swimming and snorkeling with all amenities provided: at the area of the Hot Springs, at the area of Red and White Beaches. Enjoy delicious BBQ meal, seafood, Greek flavors, tastefully presented and open bar service.
DAY 7
Departure from Santorini – Arrival in Crete
After breakfast, you will be met by your driver who will transfer you to the port to catch your ferry to Crete. Upon arrival at Heraklion port, your driver will be waiting for you, to transfer you to your luxury hotel in Chania.
DAY 8
Private Tour: Olive Oil & Wine
This tour will travel you through scenic countryside and offer a journey in the island’s farming and culinary trails with an intimate perspective of today’s Crete. Visits will include an estate producing olive oil, a local winery and a rustic family run eatery. Biolea, our first stop, is an ecological prototype farm cultivated by 6th generation owners that promote the traditional way of organic olive oil production – the olive oil is stone milled and cold pressed. We will be guided around their premises and have an olive-oil tasting. Continuing our exploration through a verdant landscape with orange and olive groves, we will visit a quaint winery, the realization of a lifelong dream of a Greek-American owner, who was born and raised in this small village. Escorted by an expert, you will be navigating around the grounds and then taste their excellent wines. Driving along the foothills of the White Mountains, we will enjoy a delicious Cretan meal, a family run tavern that enjoys a great setting before the return journey to your hotel in the late afternoon.
DAY 9
Free Day
Enjoy your free day at one of Crete’s endless turquoise beaches or explore the deep history and culture of the island.
DAY 10
Private Tour: Knossos Palace
Explore the Palace of Knossos. The palace is one of the major must-see archaeological sites in Greece, presenting visitors with a rare glimpse into Minoan civilization. Accompanied by a first class guide who will offer in-depth approach and personal attention, you will explore the ruins and excavations of the vast ancient palace, and learn about the Greek mythological tales that are linked to it. After exploring the labyrinth of corridors and rooms on the Knossos tour, you will be transferred to Heraklion Airport on time for your flight to Athens.
VIP Connection Assistance
Upon arrival at Athens International Airport, you will be met by your VIP Assistant who will be waiting for you, right outside the aircraft with a signboard with your name. Your Assistant will help you connect to your international flight.
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