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Cretan Glory Tour Package
The islands are the main characteristic of Greece’s morphology and an integral part of the country’s culture and tradition. Greek sovereign land includes 6,000 islands and islets scattered in the Aegean and Ionian Seas, of which only 227 islands are inhabited. This is a truly unique phenomenon for the European continent. The Greek Archipelago takes up 7,500 km of the country’s total 16,000 km coastline, offering a highly diversified landscape: beaches stretching over many kilometers, sheltered bays and coves, sandy beaches with sand-dunes, pebble beaches, coastal caves with steep rocks and dark colored sand typical of volcanic soil and coastal wetlands. Crete is the largest island in Greece, and the fifth largest one in the Mediterranean Sea. Here, you can admire the remnants of brilliant civilizations, explore glorious beaches, impressive mountainscapes, fertile valleys and steep gorges, and become part of the island’s rich gastronomic culture. The largest and most densely populate region on the island of Crete is Heraklion (pronounced Iraklion). A unique combination of urban scenery and natural wealth makes the region an appealing all-year-round destination.
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8
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Day 1: Athens Arrival
Welcome to Greece! Arrive at Athens International Airport and our driver will be waiting for you to greet you and transfer you to the hotel. Athens, the capital of Greece is the historical capital of Europe, with a long history, dating from the first settlement in the Neolithic age. In the 5th Century BC (the “Golden Age of Periclesâ€) – the culmination of Athens’ long, fascinating history – the city’s values and civilization acquired a universal significance. Over the years, a multitude of conquerors occupied Athens, and erected unique, splendid monuments - a rare historical palimpsest. In 1834, it became the capital of the Modern Greek state and in two centuries since it has become an attractive modern metropolis with unrivaled charm. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight at Athens.
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Day 2: Athens
After breakfast, you will be picked up for the Athens Sightseeing Tour which gives you an opportunity to observe the striking contrasts that make Athens such a fascinating city. Our expert guides will take you to see the Panathenaic Stadium where the first Olympic Games of modern times were held in 1896 (short stop). Continue and pass by the Prime Minister's residence (ex Royal Palace) guarded by the Euzones in their colourful uniform, the Temple of Olympian Zeus, the Hadrian's Arch, the Parliament and the memorial to the Unknown Soldier, the Academy, the University, the National Library, the Constitution Square (Syntagma). On the Acropolis visit the Architectural Masterpieces of the Golden Age of Athens: The Propylaea, the Temple of Athena Nike, the Erechtheion and finally "the harmony between material and spirit", the monument that "puts order in the mind", the Parthenon. Continue and visit the place where at last the statues found their home and admire the wonders of the classical era: The new Acropolis museum. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight at Athens.
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Day 3: Athens-Santorini
After breakfast, checkout and get transferred to Piraeus Port to board ferry to the Island of Santorini, with world-famous sunsets and breathtaking volcanic scenery. Arrival and transfer to hotel. Free time to relax or to explore the city at your own pace. Overnight at Santorini.
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Day 4: Santorini
After breakfast, you will have all day at leisure to explore Santorini. Walk the busy narrow streets of Fira, the capital of Santorini and the picturesque Imerovigli overlooking the craggy red rock Skaros. Experience the, one in a lifetime, adventure of going up with mules the 286 steps, very closely to the cliff, that leads to Oia and then glaze at the marvelous sunset with the thousands colors. Visit Pyrgos, the medieval jewel that dominates over the hill, offering the best panoramic view of the island. Know every single settlement of the island by walking the narrow streets of cobblestone and admire the little white chapels, the cave white houses with the blue windows and the imposing mansions of the medieval wealthy families of the island. Overnight at Santorini.
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Day 5: Santorini-Heraklion
After breakfast, pick up for transfer to Santorini Port to board ferry to Heraklion, in Crete. Upon your arrival in Heraklion port, our local representative will pick you and transfer to the hotel. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight at Heraklion.
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Day 6: Heraklion
After Breakfast, day is at leisure for you to explore the island at your own pace. Optionally, you can visit the Palace of Knossos, the largest and the most spectacular of all the Minoan Palaces in Crete. After the departure, you can also visit the winery at the village of Peza where you’ll be able to see how wine is made and also how virgin Cretan olive oil and soap is produced. You can buy these products at wholesale prices or you can just taste some of the wine at no cost. Also, the town of Heraklion itself is very beautiful. You can go shopping in the vast array of shops and enjoy browsing through the vegetable market or having lunch in one of the local restaurants. Overnight at Heraklion.
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Day 7: Heraklion-Athens
After Breakfast, pick up for transfer to Heraklion airport for your flight to Athens. Upon arrival at the Athens airport, we will transfer you to the hotel. Overnight at Athens.
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Day 8: Athens Departure
After Breakfast, check out and transfer to Athens International Airport for your onward flight.
- Accommodation on Twin sharing basis in 3 star hotels (Checkin:15:00 /Checkout:12:00).
- Daily buffet Breakfast at the hotel.
- All transfers in Athens and Crete by private vehicle.
- All transfers in Santorini Island by shuttle bus.
- Organized Athens City tour with the New Acropolis Museum (Seat In Coach basis).
- Hydrofoil Tickets in Economy Class for Piraeus-Santorini & Santorini-Heraklion.
- Air fares Heraklion/Athens in Economy Class **subject to supplement depending on price at the time of tickets issuance**.
- Tickets for Excursions and sightseeing according to the program.
- Hotel Taxes.
- Air or Train fare.
- GST @ 5%.
- Greece Tourist Visa.
- Travel Insurance (Highly recommended by Travel Shop Holidays).
- Camera / Video Camera charges at attractions.
- Meals other than specified.
- Personal expenses such as laundry / phone calls / mini bar charges
- Cost for Upgrading Hotel Category and Vehicle.
- Any other services not mentioned in the inclusions.
- Tips and/or Gratuity not included (Suggested tip of approx. USD 2.00 per person per day)
