greece: athens & crete 5 DAYS
athens - crete

itinerarY, prices & Inclusions

Day 1 Arrive Athens
Arrival at the Athens airport, welcome assistance and transfer to the hotel. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight in Athens. 

Day 2 City tour / Athens (B)
The day is dedicated to exploring the city of Athens. We begin with a panoramic tour to the most important monuments and landmarks of the city including the Panathinaikon stadium, the Zappeion, the temple of Olympian Zeus, Hadrian's Arch, Syntagma square, the Parliament, the tomb of the unknown soldier, Schliemann's house, the Academy, the University, the National Library, and the old Parliament. Next we head for our guided visit to the Acropolis, including the Propylae, the temple of Athena Nike, the Parthenon, and the Erechtheion. Later, we continue with a guided visit to the Acropolis museum voted one of the best museums in the world. Afternoon at leisure to explore Plaka, the picturesque old part of the city, and why not, some shopping at Ermou street.

Day 3 Athens – Heraklion / Crete (B)
In the morning we will be transferred to the airport of a short domestic flight to Heraklion. Transfer to your hotel and rest of the day at leisure.

Day 4 At leisure / Crete (B)
At leisure to explore the biggest of the Greek islands. Make sure to try the unique Cretan food, explore the Minoan civilization at Knossos, discover the beautiful beaches of Elounda, and enjoy a boat ride to historical Spinalonga.

Day 5 Departure (B)
Morning at leisure until the time to transfer to the airport for a short domestic flight, connecting with your international return flight home.

Departure dates:
April to October: Daily.
For departures within Christmas Week, New Years’ week, and Greek Orthodox Easter week, please contact us as itineraries may not be available or maybe altered.
Single room supplement is extra. Please contact us for Single room supplement.

INCLUSIONS

• Accommodation on bed & breakfast basis, 2 nights in Athens, 2 nights in Heraklion.

• Athens city tour with Acropolis and Acropolis museum, on shared basis, including English speaking guide.

• Flight ticket Athens - Heraklion in economy class.

• All transfers

• Meet & Greet service for tour briefing and orientation by an English-speaking representative

• All entrance/admission fees to sites and museums

• All taxes and our services

  
  Note: Additionally to the above rates,  I would like to inform you that the clients have to pay directly to the hotel upon arrival the daily room overnight tax which is :
  5 star hotels: The amount is EUR 4,00 per room per night.
  4 star hotels: The amount is EUR 3,00 per room per night.
  3 star hotels: The amount is EUR 1,50 per room per night.
  
  EXCLUSIONS

• Any meals other than those mentioned above

• Any drinks during included meals

• Any personal expenses

• Any tips

• Any porterage at hotels.

• Anything else not specifically mentioned in the inclusions.