Luxurious Greek Island Escape

Fly into Athens International Airport where you’ll be met by our private driver and transferred to your luxury hotel in the capital city. Check into your hotel and then enjoy the rest of your day exploring Athens. You’ll find lots of fabulous outdoor cafes for enjoying the sunshine, people watching and delicious eats along with a wide range of shopping opportunities to keep you busy. We recommend visiting neighborhoods such as Plaka, Kolonaki and Monastiraki.

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After breakfast enjoy a private tour of Acropolis where you’ll learn more about the history of Greece. The Acropolis truly is one of the wonders of the ancient world and must be on your bucket-list. Discover the ancient heart of the city with an insider, taking in spectacular views and iconic archaeological landmarks, retracing the steps of ancient philosophers while learning about their history for an experience that truly feels like a walk back through centuries of time.

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After a leisurely morning either relaxing in your hotel or strolling through the streets of Athens, your private transfer will take you to Athens airport where you’ll board a short flight to Chania, Crete.

Upon arrival on the island, our driver will transfer you to your stunning hotel. Check in to your hotel and enjoy the remainder of the day at your leisure.

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Today you’ll enjoy a walking tour in the old town of Chania, exploring its Venetian and Ottoman monuments, such as the Firkas Fortress, the Franciscan Monastery of San Salvador, the Venetian church of Ag Rockos, the Venetian Grand Arsenal, the Venetian “Neoria”, Gialli Tzamissi and the Ottoman district of Splanzia. As you travel between stops you will have the chance to try local delicacies, pastries, and sweets, such as the famous “loukoumades” donuts with honey, “bougatsa” cheese pie, “kalitsounia” pastries, and phyllo sweets. Your private tour will end at the cruciform open-air fruit and leather market of the town, unique in Crete, where you will have the opportunity to try various Cretan products, such as pure olive oil, a large variety of cheeses, the local “raki” and local wines.

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On your last day in Crete, spend the day visiting one of the best beaches in Europe – the beautiful Balos Lagoon. Set off on a private speed boat, enjoying a tour along the Crete coastline before arriving at Balos. Where you’ll then have around four hours to relax and soak up the surroundings. Return to Chania in the early afternoon and enjoy the evening atmosphere of this enchanting historical town.

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Your next stop is the island of Santorini, famous for its beautiful volcanic landscape. With a pre-booked ferry, you will arrive in Santorini with a private driver waiting to whisk you to the sought-after town of Oia.

Upon arrival on the island, our driver will transfer you to your stunning hotel with spectacular caldera views. Check in to your hotel and enjoy the remainder of the day exploring the picture-perfect town or Oia or Fira at your leisure.

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Enjoy a relaxing morning at your leisure. In the afternoon our local guide will pick you up and take you to try your hand at creating traditional Greek dishes. You’ll visit an estate winery to enjoy a unique sampling of various volcanic wines. Next enjoy a cooking lesson will be led by a local chef who knows all about using the island’s fresh ingredients to create fabulous gastronomic delights. After learning how to prepare traditional Santorinian dishes, you’ll sit down to enjoy the meal, paired with local wine

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Spend the morning relaxing at your hotel and taking in the beautiful views from your hotel balcony. After lunch our driver will pick you up and drive you to meet your private Lagoon catamaran for your unforgettable sunset cruise.

Visit Santorini’s famous Black sand beach, snorkel in beautiful crystal clear bays and see the stunning cliffs of Santorini from a completely different viewpoint. As the evening nears, watch a spectacular sunset whilst enjoying a BBQ on board the boat.

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Sadly it’s time to bid farewell to Santorini as you check out of your hotel and we transfer you to the airport for your domestic flight to Athens International Airport and then for your return flight home.

Customize This Trip

All of the itineraries we create are fully customized and can be tailored to your exact preferences. If you would like to extend your stay in any of the destinations or add/remove any experiences, simply mention this to our travel specialists.