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Discover Greece's iconic Cyclades on an in-depth island adventure
The god Apollo himself was born on these islands, so could there be a more appropriate place for a holiday? The Greek islands are home to a wealth of ancient history, incredible food and sun-kissed locals eager to toast your arrival with a glass of ouzo. Soak up the million dollar views of the Cyclades while relaxing on Santorini, stroll through the lush gardens of Crete, and discover the old world charm of Mykonos’ famous white streets. Whether you’re searching for tumbledown ruins and ancient myths or simply a stretch of sand by the Mediterranean to read a book on, Greece has it all in spades.
- Start
- Athens, Greece
- Finish
- Chania, Greece
- Destination
- Greece
- Style
- Peregrine
- Code
- PEGI
- Physical rating
- Trip rating
- 13 reviews
- Ages
- Min 15
- Group size
- Min 1, Max 12
Why you'll love this trip
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Enjoy two nights of excellent Cretan hospitality at the Halepa Hotel in Chania, our 'feature stay' on this trip. This gorgeous neoclassical building was used as the British Embassy in the 1800s.
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Take guided hikes through some of Greece most staggering landscapes, such as Santorini's famed caldera.
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Discover the local history with included visits to the Thira Prehistoric Museum and the mythical archaeological sites of Delos Island and Knossos.
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Stop over at a local tavern in the village of Vamos on Crete and enjoy a typical Greek moment with meze. Clink glasses with the locals and wash it all down with the traditional local white spirit, raki.
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Enjoy a sunset picnic overlooking the caldera away from the crowds. Indulge in local cheese, ham and bread, all complimented by a local grape variety and a world-class view.
Is this trip right for you?
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Pickpocketing can be an issue in Athens, especially on public transport. But if you keep your valuables concealed and secure while travelling on the metro or bus, you should have no problems.
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Summer temperatures in Greece can reach up to 40°C, so you will need to be able to cope with the heat if you're visiting at this time. Please consider the time of year and your suitability to visiting during that season.
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As accommodation on this trip is twin share, single travellers will share a room with another traveller of the same gender. If you’d prefer not to share, a single-room supplement is available at an additional charge. On the other hand, sharing is a great opportunity to chat with like-minded travellers. Note that some hotels in Europe do not have double beds, but often two single beds that can be pushed together.
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Itinerary
Accommodation
- Hotel Hermes or similar (1 night)
Included Activities
- Complimentary Arrival Transfer
Meals Included
- Dinner
Special Information
An arrival transfer is included in the price of this trip. Please advise your travel agent of your flight arrival details at the time of booking. There will be an important group meeting in the evening (usually at 6 pm, but please check the noticeboards at the hotel reception for the exact time and place). In this meeting, your trip leader will give you a briefing on what lies ahead.Accommodation
- Hotel Hermes or similar (1 night)
Included Activities
- Cape Sounion & Temple of Poseidon
Meals Included
- Breakfast
Accommodation
- Hotel Alkistis or similar (1 night)
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Special Information
Please note that due to the island's topography our hotel in Mykonos is built into a slope. This results in there being a number of steps to navigate to get to your room. A staff member will be available to help with your luggage upon arrival and departure, but please keep in mind that steps are an inherent feature of staying on the Cycladic Islands.Accommodation
- Hotel Alkistis or similar (1 night)
Included Activities
- Delos Archaeological Site
- Boat Tour to Delos Island
Meals Included
- Breakfast
Accommodation
- Santorini Palace Hotel or similar (1 night)
Included Activities
- Santorini Sunset Picnic
Meals Included
- Breakfast
Accommodation
- Santorini Palace Hotel or similar (1 night)
Included Activities
- Santorini Caldera Hike
- Thira Prehistoric Museum
Meals Included
- Breakfast
Special Information
Todays walking distance is approximately 10 km (3 to 3.5 hours). Please note that in summer the leader may decide to start the hike as the sun rises in order to avoid the heat of the day. Therefore it may be necessary for you to organise a takeaway breakfast, as the hotel will not serve breakfast this early.Accommodation
- Lato Boutique Hotel or similar (1 night)
Meals Included
- Breakfast
Accommodation
- Hotel Halepa (Feature stay) or similar (1 night)
Included Activities
- Vamos Village Excursion
- Greek Meze Tasting
- Guided Tour of Knossos Archaeological Site
Meals Included
- Breakfast
Accommodation
- Hotel Halepa (Feature stay) or similar (1 night)
Optional Activities
- Botanical Park & Gardens of Crete - EUR6
- Old Chania Market - Free
- Archaeological Museum of Chania - EUR4
- Samaria Gorge Day Trip (from) - EUR70
- Elafonissi Beach Day Trip (from) - EUR60
Meals Included
- Breakfast
Meals Included
- Breakfast
Meals
9 breakfasts, 2 dinnersTransport
Private vehicle, FerryAccommodation
Comfortable hotel (7 nights), Feature stay in Chania (2 nights)Included Activities
- Complimentary Arrival Transfer
- Cape Sounion & Temple of Poseidon
- Delos Archaeological Site
- Boat Tour to Delos Island
- Santorini Sunset Picnic
- Santorini Caldera Hike
- Thira Prehistoric Museum
- Vamos Village Excursion
- Greek Meze Tasting
- Guided Tour of Knossos Archaeological Site
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Important notes
ARRIVAL TRANSFER
An arrival transfer from Athens Airport to the start point hotel is included in the price of the trip. Please advise your travel agent of your flight times at the time of booking.
SINGLE SUPPLEMENT
Single Supplement, pre and post tour additional accommodation and departure transfers are available to book upon request, subject to availability. Please contact your travel agent for more details.
ATHENS METRO
We have had reports of travellers being pickpocketed on public transport in Athens. Please be careful with valuables whilst travelling on the metro or the bus.
HOT WEATHER
Summer temperatures can reach up to 40 degrees Celsius, which can be uncomfortable for those not used to the heat. Please consider the time of the year you wish to travel and your suitability to that season.

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