We Love —
- Setting sail for Greece and discovering its Mediterranean charm.
- Being dazzled by the history and mythology of Athens.
- Succumbing to the charm of the largest of the Greek islands: Crete.
New Voyage Privé —
Carefully selected by our experts especially for you
Your Itinerary in Brief —
Our offer:
5-Night Tour
Day 1: arrival in Athens Aiport
Day 2-5: Heraklion
Day 6: departure Heraklion Airport
6-Night Tour
Day 1: arrival in Athens Aiport
Day 2-6: Heraklion
Day 7: departure Heraklion Airport
7-Night Tour
Day 1: arrival in Athens Aiport
Day 2-7: Heraklion
Day 8: departure Heraklion Airport
10-Night Tour
Day 1: arrival in Athens Aiport
Day 2: Athens
Day 3-10: Heraklion
Day 11: departure Heraklion Airport
Your Itinerary in Detail —
Day 1 - 2
Day 1: Arrive at Athens Airport and meet private transfer to your first hotel, in Athens.
Day 2: Enjoy your day at your own pace. After breakfast, head out to discover the capital. Athens is an amazing city to discover on your own with its numerous museums, parks, and the shopping areas of Kolonaki, Hermou, Voukourestiou Street, Monastiraki and Plaka. This city is the historical capital of Europe, with a long history, dating from the first settlement in the Neolithic age.
Late in the afternoon (around 19:30-20:00), get picked up from your hotel and head to Piraeus port. The boat will take you to the island of Crete. When the Boat arrives at Heraklion port, you will be met by your private transfer to the hotel. You will travel overnight and arrive at Heraklion Port around 06:30 the next day.
Day 3 - 6
Day 3 - 5 : On the third day, you have plenty of time to rest and explore your hotel and discover Crete.
Head out to explore at your own pace, Greece's most welcoming island, Crete along with its Mediterranean spirit. Crete is the largest island in Greece and a priceless gift of culture and history. This island is mystical, pure, and generous. It has numerous destinations and thousands of vibrant places. It will take your breath away with its impressive and majestic landscape, its open-hearted and vivacious spirit, its rich history, its world-famous cuisine, and its hospitable people.
Day 6: Your trip is now over and it's time to make your way to the airport. Two and a half hours before your flight departure time, pick up from the hotel and private transfer to the Heraklion airport for your flight back home!
6, 7, 10-Night Tours
6-Night Tour: enjoy an extra day in Heraklion
7-Night Tour: enjoy two extra days in Heraklion
10-Night Tour: enjoy an extra day in Athens and four extra days in Heraklion
Your Hotels —
HAND-PICKED JUST FOR YOU
Throughout your tour, you’ll stay in a Standard and a Superior Room in the following 4* hotels (or similar):
- Athens: Crowne Plaza 4*
- Heraklion: Chc Marinela Hotel 4*
Your Dining Choices
The board type is according to programme:
Your Optional Excursions —
Acropolis Tour
If there is one sight you must visit when in Athens, it is the Acropolis! But as with all world-famous sites, this magnificent monument can get crowded in high season, and during the Greek summer months it can also get pretty hot at the top of the Acropolis!
With this specially designed two-hour afternoon tour to the Acropolis, you have the chance to avoid the crowds and escape the heat, to enjoy an unforgettable visit and a more intimate experience of one of the world's top sights.
Delicious Athens Food Tour
This Culinary tour of Athens lets you discover a different side of the city by joining the Greeks in what is probably their favourite pastime: eating! With so much on offer in a city that never stops preparing amazing things, you will soon get the same feeling and not be able to get enough of all the delicacies.
Unexpected Urban Athens Tour
This is a tour about the true heart and soul of Athens. It is a tour about the people, their customs - old and new - daily life and the city's secrets.
Cape Sounio Tour
Join this tour and discover the beautiful beaches of Glyfada, Vouliagmeni and Varkiza and the majestic Temple of Poseidon that stands at Cape Sounion.
Your Journey —
Flights:
It may be possible to choose from a selection of flight options at the next stage of the booking process. The flights included are with either a scheduled or no-frills airline and are subject to live availability and prices can change. You can choose your preferred departure times during the booking process. Please select your flight options carefully as departure and arrival airports may differ.
Your Destinations —
Crete
The ancient island of Crete is the fifth-largest in the Mediterranean and is home to a magical tapestry of splendid beaches, ancient treasures, vibrant cities and dreamy villages. Historically the home of Europe’s first advanced civilisation, the Minoans, it has since been ruled by Romans, the Venetian Republic, and the Ottoman Empire - and this melting pot of cultures influences Crete’s vibrant atmosphere.
On the north shore, Heraklion is the island’s largest city and capital, where you can see the archaeological site of Knossos and the Historical Museum of Crete. Venture east to see some of the island’s unspoiled gems such as the fishing village of Agios Nikolaos. Boasting over 1000 km of coastline, there are also plenty of stunning beaches to enjoy - seek out Balos for its Caribbeanesque white sand and turquoise waters, or view the largest palm tree forest in Europe at Vai Beach.
To escape the heat in the summer, venture inland to the island’s dramatic mountains - hike the length of the Samaria Gorge and get lost in its winding river path, or experience thrilling views from Giouchtas Mountain. At the end of a long day, sample some authentic Cretan hospitality and seafood at a local restaurant - this is the perfect place for a diverse, sun-soaked holiday!
Athens
It was Athens that brought the world drama, history, poetry, and philosophy, and a visit to this ancient city offers no end of attractions. Indeed, the towering columns of the 2,000-year-old Parthenon still dominate the city skyline, a homage to the goddess Athena. No visit to the city would be complete without walking up to the Acropolis and admiring its structures: aside from the Parthenon, you can see the Erechtheion, a temple dedicated to Athena and Poseidon, and the Propylaea, the ancient gateway to the hill citadel.
Walking through the city is the best way to discover its history. In the shadow of the Acropolis, Plaka is a particularly interesting neighbourhood with a village feel, full of traditional Greek taverns, churches, and smaller museums - as well as the Cine Paris, a charming outdoor cinema with a stunning view of the Acropolis. Elsewhere, don't miss the famous changing of the guards in Constitution Square every hour on the hour.
