Athens, Crete and Santorini are the new destinations for the experience of your dreams in Greece!
On this ten-day Athens to Santorini honeymoon trip, you can witness the major sights in Athens and then roam around the most mesmerising Greek islands, admiring the beauty of it thoroughly.
You can visit the enchanting Santorini, with its wonderful romantic ambience and Crete, enriched with jaw-dropping natural beauty, with its long beaches and breathtaking sights.
They are the ideal places to spend the perfect honeymoon in Greece, full of romance, relaxation and beauty that the islands showcase.Athens, Crete and Santorini are the new destinations for the experience of your dreams in Greece!
On this ten-day Athens to Santorini honeymoon trip, you can witness the major sights in Athens and then roam around the most mesmerising Greek islands, admiring the beauty of it thoroughly.
You can visit the enchanting Santorini, with its wonderful romantic ambience and Crete, enriched with jaw-dropping natural beauty, with its long beaches and breathtaking sights.
They are the ideal places to spend the perfect honeymoon in Greece, full of romance, relaxation and beauty that the islands showcase.
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Itinerary
Day 1
Welcome to Your Athens to Santorini Honeymoon
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As you arrive in Athens, you will be welcomed by an English-speaking driver and then dropped to one of the hotels in Athens downtown. Once you have checked in, then you have the afternoon and evening all to yourself to explore Athens. You can also head to Plaka to enjoy a great traditional meal in one of the local restaurants.
Accommodation
The Athenian Callirhoe Exclusive Hotel★4 star
Activities
Athens
Transportations
Private Driver from Athens International Airport to Athens
Destinations
Athens
Day 2
Athens Coach Tour & Free Time
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After your early breakfast, you'll head out on an Athens city tour in a coach that is air-conditioned and guided by English-speaking guides. As the island offers modern and ancient monuments and buildings to witness, such as the glorious Parthenon on top of the Acropolis, the Kallimarmaron Stadium, where the first modern Olympics was held, Syntagma Square and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Then, it's up to you to choose to relax by your hotel pool or visit the National Archaeological Museum.
Accommodation
The Athenian Callirhoe Exclusive Hotel★4 star
Activities
Half-Day City Tour of Athens
National GardenOptional Activity
National Archaeological MuseumOptional Activity
Meals
Breakfast
Destinations
Athens
Day 3
Athens to Crete
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This morning, your driver will collect you from your hotel and take you to the airport for your flight to Crete. As you arrive in Chania, you will be warmly welcomed by your English speaking driver who will give you a ride to your hotel in the Old Town of Chania, one of the most scenic towns in Greece. After you have checked in, you'll then go to one of the restaurants in the Old Town for a lovely dinner for two.
Accommodation
Porto Veneziano Hotel★3 star
Activities
ChaniaOptional Activity
Transportations
Private Driver from Athens to Athens International Airport
Plane from Athens International Airport to Chania International Airport "Ioannis Daskalogiannis"
Private Driver from Chania International Airport "Ioannis Daskalogiannis" to Chania
Meals
Breakfast
Destinations
Athens
Chania
Day 4
Explore Crete by Rental Car
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For the next few days, you have the luxury of having a rental car which provides you with the chance to enjoy your trip to the fullest. You can now drive to the beaches to find your own cove to chill. You can also roam around Chania, one of the most beautiful towns in Crete, with Byzantine and Venetian features. You can also look for places to hang around such as the pool or beautiful beaches, or enjoy cocktails and have fun.
Accommodation
Porto Veneziano Hotel★3 star
Activities
Agios NikolaosOptional Activity
RethymnonOptional Activity
Transportations
Rental Car from Crete Region to Crete Region
Meals
Breakfast
Destinations
Chania
Agios Nikolaos
Rethimno
Notes
You'll have the luxury of a rental car for the next few days to explore Crete.
Day 5
Another Day of Exploring by Rental Car
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Today, you have another full day to explore the beautiful island of Crete, almost it's own nation for everything that it provides. A rental car provides you with flexibility so its on you whether you would like to drive to Agios Nicholas or Rethymnon as they are both mesmerising beaches nearby or you could just relax at the pool, therefore, you have the luxury of choosing the way you want to spend your day.
Accommodation
Porto Veneziano Hotel★3 star
Activities
CreteOptional Activity
Transportations
Rental Car from Crete Region to Crete Region
Meals
Breakfast
Destinations
Chania
Agia Pelagia
Day 6
Drive to Heraklion
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After breakfast, you will check out of your hotel and drive to Heraklion. During this drive, you can enjoy the diversity surrounding you, as Crete has a combination of large towns and villages, mountains, plains, lakes and rivers altogether forming a unique blend. Samaria Gorge is a natural park of exquisite natural beauty which offers great hiking experience if you feel like walking. If you prefer sightseeing, you can visit the ruins of Knossos, located near Heraklion.
Accommodation
GDM Megaron Hotel★5 star
Activities
Samaria Gorge HikeOptional Activity
HeraklionOptional Activity
Palace of KnossosOptional Activity
Transportations
Rental Car from Chania to Heraklion
Meals
Breakfast
Destinations
Chania
Crete Region
Heraklion
Knossos
Day 7
Crete to Santorini
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This morning, right after your breakfast, you'll check out of the hotel and drive to the Heraklion port where you will stop and catch a ferry to the breathtaking Santorini Island. After a 2.5-hour ferry journey, your English-speaking driver will meet you and escort you to your hotel for the next three-night experience. As the place offers gorgeous sunsets over dinner, it is wise to enjoy dinner from the caldera cliff edge tonight - it will be an unforgettable experience!
Accommodation
Dana Villas Infinity Suites★4 star
Transportations
Rental Car from Heraklion to Heraklion Port Passenger Station
Ferry from Crete Region to Thera
Private Driver from Thera to Dana Villas-Infinity Suites
Meals
Breakfast
Destinations
Heraklion
Regina Mare
Day 8
Explore Santorini
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Today continue your Santorini honeymoon. This morning, you can have a takeout breakfast on the balcony as you can admire the majestic views. You can then head to the centre of Fira to visit some inspiring museums, roam around the streets and discover boutiques for some shopping and also have lunch in one of the restaurants that offer a caldera view. Another way to explore the island is to rent a car and visit the south, black sandy beaches of Perissa and Kamari.
Accommodation
Dana Villas Infinity Suites★4 star
Activities
SantoriniOptional Activity
FiraOptional Activity
Southern SantoriniOptional Activity
Transportations
Rental Car from Thera to TheraOptional Activity
Rental Car from Thera to Thera
Meals
Breakfast
Destinations
Regina Mare
Thera
Decentralized Administration of the Aegean
Day 9
Last Day in Santorini
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This is your last day in Santorini, so you should enjoy it to the fullest. You can have your breakfast and then enjoy a tour of the volcano and the hot springs of the volcano islands in the centre of the Santorini caldera. To the north of Oia, you'll find a quaint village with amazing mansions to gaze at and also the unique sunset views which is another perfect way to spend your day.
Accommodation
Dana Villas Infinity Suites★4 star
Activities
Free Day in Santorini
Meals
Breakfast
Destinations
Regina Mare
Thera
Day 10
The End of a Perfect Honeymoon
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Today is the last day of your Athens to Santorini honeymoon in Greece. Enjoy your breakfast and then you'll check out of the hotel and travel to the airport. Board your plane to Athens, which will be the end of an awe-inspiring experience.
Transportations
Private Driver from Thera to Santorini Airport
Plane from Santorini Airport to Athens International Airport
Meals
Breakfast
Destinations
Regina Mare
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What’s included?
9 nights accommodation
1 activity
9 breakfasts
Airport transfer
Domestic flights
Entrance fees
Ground transportation
Licensed English speaking guides
What’s not included?
Alcohol beverages
Entry visas / airport departure tax
Gratuities
International flights
Laundry
Personal expenses
Travel insurance
Trekking permits
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