4-Day Island-Hopping from Crete to Santorini and Mykonos
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Trip Overview
This 4-day Greece tour package to Crete, Santorini and Mykonos is ideal for those who want to explore the great Cycladic Islands and try their food and the famous Crete’s rich gastronomic palette!
Visit Heraklion, tour the Palace of Knossos and explore the beautiful old town and market of the city. Visit the Cycladic islands of Santorini and Mykonos and get to know the Cycladic architecture and the magic hiding in the two islands!
Take the sunset cruise to the volcano that we highly recommend and swim in hot springs, known for their therapeutic benefits and marvel at the best sunset of your life at Oia!
Finally, the most famous island in Greece, Mykonos, with the fascinating nightlife and the fabulous sandy beaches and beach bars. You may have the opportunity to meet celebrities from all over the world! Combine your tour with the half-day guided trip cruise at the sacred Island of Apollo and Artemis, Delos!This 4-day Greece tour package to Crete, Santorini and Mykonos is ideal for those who want to explore the great Cycladic Islands and try their food and the famous Crete’s rich gastronomic palette!
Visit Heraklion, tour the Palace of Knossos and explore the beautiful old town and market of the city. Visit the Cycladic islands of Santorini and Mykonos and get to know the Cycladic architecture and the magic hiding in the two islands!
Take the sunset cruise to the volcano that we highly recommend and swim in hot springs, known for their therapeutic benefits and marvel at the best sunset of your life at Oia!
Finally, the most famous island in Greece, Mykonos, with the fascinating nightlife and the fabulous sandy beaches and beach bars. You may have the opportunity to meet celebrities from all over the world! Combine your tour with the half-day guided trip cruise at the sacred Island of Apollo and Artemis, Delos!
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Itinerary
Day 1
Fly to Crete and Tour Knossos
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In the morning, your 4-day Greece tour goes to Crete. Then, in the afternoon you'll go on a tour of Knossos. The city flourished for approximately two thousand years. As a major centre 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 to learn about the rich lifestyle and the Archaeological Museum of Heraklion. You'll also visit the beautiful old town and the market.
Accommodation
Olive Green Hotel★4 star
Activities
Knossos Tour
Transportations
Plane from Athens to Heraklion
Destinations
Knossos
Heraklion
Day 2
Sunset Cruise to Santorini Volcano
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Take the ferry to Santorini and then explore its caldera. You'll be above the underwater craters from Palia Kameni to Thirasia Island. The end of the excursion is at sunset when the boat will stop very close to Oia village where you will have the chance to watch the warm light of the setting sun under the violet sky before the night falls. This is the most unforgettable experience as the caldera and the village of Oia will shine in gold.
Accommodation
Rose Bay Hotel★4 star
Activities
Santorini Sunset Volcano CruiseOptional Activity
Transportations
Ferry from Crete Region to Thera
Meals
Breakfast
Destinations
Heraklion
Kamari
Thera
Day 3
Travel to the Sacred Island of Delos
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Take the ferry to Mykonos and then have the option to go to the sacred island of Delos, the birthplace of two of the most important ancient Greek gods, Apollo and Artemis. On this sacred island, you will have the chance to admire the ancient homes, sanctuaries and temples dedicated to the ancient gods. Next to the museum, you can have a coffee at the cosy café and enjoy some relaxing time before your trip back to Mykonos Island.
Accommodation
Mykonos Kosmoplaz Beach Resort Hotel★4 star
Activities
Delos Island CruiseOptional Activity
Transportations
Ferry from Thera to Mikonos
Destinations
Kamari
Platis Gialos
Decentralized Administration of the Aegean
Day 4
End of the 4-Day Greece Tour
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Today you will have some free time to yourself until the driver picks you up from your hotel. Go to Mykonos port to take your ferry at 15.15 to reach Piraeus port at 18.00. The driver will meet you at Piraeus port and transfer you to your hotel in Athens.
Activities
Mykonos Town
Transportations
Ferry from Mikonos to Athens
Destinations
Platis Gialos
Mikonos
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What’s included?
3 nights accommodation
2 activities
1 breakfast
Domestic flights
Entrance fees
Ground transportation
Licensed English speaking guides
What’s not included?
Airport transfer
Alcohol beverages
Entry visas / airport departure tax
Gratuities
International flights
Laundry
Personal expenses
Travel insurance
Trekking permits
Starting From
AU$ 2,953/ per traveller sharing
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Benefits of this trip
Greece in 4 days
4-star accommodation
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