Athens, Crete | 5 days / 4 nights
Embark on a 5-day exploration, uncovering the key attractions of Greece with visits to both Athens and Crete.
✔️ Destinations: Athens • Crete
✔️ Overnights: Athens (2) • Heraklion (2)
✔️ Price from: 610€ per person
Short Program Description
Day 1: Arrival in Athens – Airport pick-up transfer and hotel check-in
Day 2: Athens City Tour – Visit the Acropolis Hill and the New Museum – Free afternoon
Day 3: Athens → Heraklion – Transfers – Flight to Heraklion, hotel check-in
Day 4: Free Day in Heraklion – Optional tours
Day 5: Departure from Crete – Transfer to port/airport, optional return to Athens
Optional Return Options:
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1-Hour Flight to Athens – 140€ per person
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Overnight Ferry with cabin – 120€ per person
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Itinerary
- Day 01. Arrival / Athens.
- Arrival at Athens airport. Welcome assistance and private transfer to your hotel. Rest of the day at leisure.
After you are settled in your room, you may follow an optional tour/cruise. You may check the full list of our optional tours/cruises here. - Day 02. City tour / Athens.
- After breakfast, the day starts with a half-day tour dedicated to exploring the city of Athens.
This half-day tour departs with a panoramic tour to the most important monuments and landmarks of the city of Athens including the Panathinaikon stadium, the Zappeion, the temple of Olympian Zeus, Syntagma Square, the Parliament, the tomb of the unknown soldier, the Academy, the University, the National Library, and the old Parliament.
We continue our guided visit to the "Sacred Rock" of Acropolis in order to admire the Parthenon, the Erechtheion, the Propylaea & the Temple of Athena Nike.
Our tour ends with a visit to the new, spectacular Acropolis Museum . A marvel of architecture with a full exhibition of the glory of Ancient Athens. The museum is also voted one of the best museums in the world.
Transfer to your hotel or, alternatively, explore Plaka, the picturesque old part of the city, and why not, do some shopping at Ermou street. - Day 03. Athens – Heraklion / Crete.
- In the morning, we will be transferred to Athens airport to catch our flight to Crete. Arrival in Crete and transfer to your hotel. Rest of the day at leisure to explore the island or for an optional tour.
- Day 04. At leisure / Crete.
- 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 05. Departure.
- Morning at leisure until the time to transfer to the port or the airport for your return to Athens or your home country.
Additional Information:
- Pick up transfers: All transfers offered in private basis by luxury taxis with an English-speaking driver.
- Ferries: We use High-speed ferries in economy class. Upgrades to Business or VIP class are upon request. From Crete to Athens we book private two bed cabin.
- Flights: This tour can be operated, partially or entirely, by flights on request.
- Hotels: First Class (4*) including breakfast. Tourist Class (3*) and Superior Class (5*) rates, upon request.
- Extra Nights: this is possible upon request before any booking in one or more destinations.
- Local Tours/Cruises: Typically group-based up to 40.
Private tours or small-group options are available upon request. - Seasonal Note: From November 1st to April 1st each year, this tour is operated using flights for inter-island transfers or all routes due to speed ferry schedule limitations.
Schedule / Prices
Daily departures from 01/03/2026 to 30/10/2026
All Prices are per person in Euro
The mentioned prices below are guaranteed for confirmed bookings up to 50 days before the departure date. For requests less than 50 days before the departure date, the prices are subject to change depending on availability.
| Prices per person on First Class (4*) | ||||
| Arrival Dates | Single | Double / Twin | Triple | Child |
| November | € 1105 | € 690 | € 610 | € 395 |
| December — January | € 1135 | € 710 | € 625 | € 395 |
| February | € 1160 | € 720 | € 635 | € 405 |
| March | € 1105 | € 690 | € 610 | € 395 |
4* Hotel List
The hotels mentioned below are indicative and are subject to change depending on availability.
Athens Hotels
Athens Tiare Hotel, Polis Grand Hotel, The Athenian Callirhoe Exclusive Hotel, Airotel Parthenon, Brown Acropol
Heraklion Hotels
Olive Green Hotel, Lato Boutique Hotel, Castello City Hotel, ibis Styles Heraklion Central
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Included
- Accommodation on BB, 2 nights in Athens and 2 nights in Heraklion.
- Athens city tour with Acropolis and Acropolis museum, on SIC, including English speaking guide.
- Private transfers with English-speaking driver
- Flight ticket Athens – Heraklion, economy class.
- 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
Not Included
- Any meals other than those mentioned above
- Any drinks during included meals
- Any tips
- Any porterage at hotels.
- All personal expenses
- Everything that is not specifically mentioned in the "Included" section
Notes
- Ferry schedules are subject to change without prior notice, and the itinerary may not be possible on certain dates at the beginning and end of the season.
- An “overnight stay” tax applies to all accommodations in Greece. This tax is charged on a per room per night basis and amounts to € 5,00 for 3* hotels, € 10,00 for 4* hotels, and € 15,00 for 5* hotels. This tax is NOT included in our rates and should be paid locally on the spot by the clients.
- Any special request for an upgrade is accepted upon hotel availability or with extra cost.
- Entrance/admission fees to various sites and museums are set by the Greek government, and in case of change, prices will be adjusted accordingly. Currently, included entrance fees are based on rates valid as of November 1st, 2019.
- The above rates include a VAT of 24%. In case of a change in VAT, prices will be adjusted accordingly.
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Contact Information
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