Tour Athens, Crete & the Dodecanese Islands

Athens Airport - Athens

Day 1: Welcome to Athens

Upon your arrival in Athens, a driver will be waiting for you right outside the airport arrivals hall, holding a sign with your name on it, to transfer you to your hotel.

A representative will be waiting at the hotel to welcome you and give you a briefing about your trip. Check in and use the following free time for relaxation or a first walk in the capital of Greece.

Athens

Day 2: Panoramas & landmarks in Athens

Today, you will be impressed by the stark contrast between the old and new Athens. On the one hand, you will marvel at magnificent ancient ruins; on the other, you'll get to explore modern architecture. Visit the Acropolis, the Parthenon, the Propylea, the Temple of Athena Nike, and the Erechtheion with its Porch of the Maidens. Do not miss the chance to visit the Panathenaic Stadium, where the first Olympic Games were held in 1896. Then, along Syntagma Square and downtown, you can marvel at state buildings and Neoclassical structures of the 19th century.

Last but not least, do not leave Athens without visiting one of the most exceptional, contemporary museums worldwide: the New Acropolis Museum, which fully displays the magnitude and glory of Athens in architecture and culture.

Athens - Heraklion - Elounda

Day 3: Hello, Crete!

A private transfer will take you to Athens International Airport today, in time for your flight to Heraklion. The duration of the flight is approximately 50 minutes, and on it you'll get to catch beautiful glimpses of typical Greek islands.

On a scenic private transfer of about one hour and 45 minutes, you will be taken from Heraklion Airport to your hotel near the beaches of Elounda. 

Elounda

Day 4: A day of relaxation & recreation

The beautiful beaches and bays of Elounda provide the perfect setting for you to catch your breath and forget history and culture for just one day. Today belongs to you and is yours to spend at leisure - whether you wish to take a dip in the Mediterranean Sea or perhaps hop on a sailboat to explore the coast from a unique vantage point.

Elounda - Heraklion

Day 5: From Elounda to Heraklion

After breakfast, check out of your hotel and meet your driver, who will take you to the beautiful city of Heraklion. During the one hour and 45 minutes of the transfer, you'll have plenty of chances to admire the landscape that surrounds you - it's truly unforgettable!

Heraklion - Knossos - Heraklion

Day 6: The historic sites of Heraklion

Discover one of Ancient Greece’s most fascinating treasures at the Palace of Knossos. Dating back to 1900 BC, this was the hub of Crete’s Minoan civilisation. According to Greek mythology, King Minos dwelled in the Palace of Knossos and constructed a giant labyrinth to contain his son Minotaur, the ferocious half-man, half-bull. Learn all about this ancient story as you explore the throne room, the royal apartments, and various frescoes.

Later, a guided tour of the beautiful old town of Heraklion awaits you. Visit Crete’s picturesque capital, admire the city walls and explore the old harbour, which is dominated by a 16th-century Venetian fortress. Then, sit down to relax with a drink in one of the pretty waterfront cafés.

Heraklion - Rhodes Town

Day 7: The beauty of Rhodes

A private transfer will take you from your hotel to the airport for your flight from Heraklion to the lovely island of Rhodes. Enjoy a one-hour flight over the blue Aegean Sea, dotted with several smaller and bigger islands.

Once you have arrived, a driver will be waiting for you right outside the arrivals hall, for a transfer to your hotel. After check-in, you can enjoy some free time. Use it to relax or familiarise yourself with your new surroundings. Why not enjoy a refreshing drink in one of the open-air cafés, while watching how locals and visitors alike join the traditional evening walk, the volta.

Rhodes Town - Lindos - Rhodes Town

Day 8: Explore the pearls of Rhodes

Today, you will explore the authentic side of Rhodes with a knowledgeable guide - a chance to fall in love with its culture and landscapes! Explore beautiful Lindos, surrounded by cliffs, rocks and crystal-clear waters, and topped by a massive acropolis; then, visit the Temple of Athena Lindia to find an authentic offerings table alongside a cult statue of the goddess, with piercing pillars standing out against the Aegean Sea.

Taste delicious traditional olive oil at Archangelos Olive Oil House, and watch a fascinating demonstration about traditional and modern olive oil presses. Unravel the hidden treasures of the Ancient Stadium, enjoy a guided bus tour through the UNESCO-protected old town, and engage with the fascinating history of a place with so much character! After some free time, you will head to a nearby hillside with ruins of an ancient city, before ending your tour.

Rhodes Town

Day 9: Discover Rhodes at your own pace

This day belongs to you. Whether you want to relax in your hotel, discover the beautiful beaches of Rhodes, engage in water sports, or get lost in the labyrinth of the old town, the choice is yours.

Rhodes - Kos

Day 10: Journey to Hippocrates' island, Kos

Today, a private transfer will take you from the hotel to the port of Rhodes, where you'll board a ferry from Rhodes to Kos. After a four-hour journey, disembark in Kos where a driver will be waiting to transfer you to your hotel. The rest of the day is yours to enjoy at leisure, soaking up the marvellous scenery of this island.

Kos

Day 11: Enjoy the local beaches & history

Spend the day at leisure, doing exactly what you want. Kos will impress you with wonderful beaches and various activities in and around the sea. Its numerous ancient sites spanning different historic periods also beg to be discovered. A 14th-century fortress protects the town right at the entrance of the harbour, while the Agora Indoor Market was one of the biggest in the ancient world - don't miss exploring these on your last full day under the Greek sun!

Kos Airport - Athens Airport

Day 12: Goodbye, Kos

Your last moments in fascinating Greece have arrived. A driver will be waiting for you in the hotel lobby, to transfer you to the airport for your 50-minute flight from Kos to Athens. There, you'll connect to your onward flight back home. Safe travels!