Athens and Greek Islands

Welcome to your tour with Europamundo! Upon your arrival, we´ll transfer you to the hotel and you can enjoy some free time. You will receive the necessary information for the start of the trip in the afternoon; alternatively, this information will be available on the information panels in the hotel reception area.

IMPORTANT:
-Remember that hotel check-in time is usually at 02:00 p.m. If you require earlier room availability, consider booking an additional night at the beginning of your trip.
-If you requested additional nights, your room will be ready upon your arrival at the hotel. However, your trip guide will not contact you until the beginning of the included activities. At reception, you will find an information sign with the contact number and assistance hours of our staff. Your time before this is free, and the hotel staff will be happy to assist you with any information you need.

Note: The schedules provided in this itinerary are indicative. The guide may adjust them
as needed to enhance the trip experience.

Note: Tonight we travel by ferry. For your comfort, we recommend preparing a small hand luggage with what you need at night, and you can leave your suitcase in the ferry´s hold. Please bring your passport with you, as it may be required at the boarding.

Note: Depending on the number of passengers, your guide may not be accompanying you on board. In that case your new guide will be waiting for you upon arrival on the island.


In the morning we will have a sightseeing tour of ATHENS. We will discover the presidential palace, the Panathenaic stadium, where the first modern Olympic games were held, the national library, the bustling downtown squares. We will finish the city tour next to the Acropolis site; the admission to Acropolis is not included, but our guide will orient you. Free time afterwards.

In the afternoon we will travel to the port of Piraeus to take the overnight ferry, which has similar facilities to those available on cruise ships. Accommodation in a double cabin with private bathroom. Night on board.

Usually the ferry leaves the port of Piraeus at 21:00 hrs. to Heraklion. We suggest enjoying the deck of the ship while sailing, dining in its restaurant and relaxing during the journey. Breakfast on board is not included.

Total distance covered: 145 km.


Scenery: Beautiful Mediterranean landscapes featuring both mountains and the sea.


Our ferry from Athens will arrive in Heraklion at 07:00 a.m. We’ll disembark and have time to take a walk and enjoy a coffee before continuing our journey.


09:30 a.m. – Departure from Heraklion. We’ll follow a coastal route to the west of the island, enjoying beautiful seascapes along the way. The drive to Rethymno is 90 km (approximately one hour and 20 minutes).
11:00 a.m. - Rethymno. A beautiful coastal city with Venetian heritage, known for its impressive medieval castle. You’ll have a couple of hours to explore and have lunch.


02:30 p.m. – Departure from Rethymno. We’ll continue our journey, with just over 60 km (approximately one hour) to reach Chania.
03:30 p.m. - Chania. A captivating city with an impressive fortress and stately mansions; contested by Romans, Byzantines, Venetians, Genoese, Turks, Egyptians, and Greeks throughout its history. The guide will inform you about the most beautiful spots to visit, and you’ll have free time to explore the city.


07:00 p.m. – Departure from Chania and return to Heraklion.

Total distance covered: 180 km.


09:00 a.m. – Departure from Heraklion.
09:30 a.m. - Knossos. Our visit includes a guided tour of the Palace of Knossos, offering insights into the Minoan culture that gave rise to Greek civilization four thousand years ago.


11:45 a.m. - Departure from Knossos. We’ll travel through the island´s tall mountains, heading south towards the Libyan Sea.
01:30 p.m. - Agia Galini, a picturesque town with labyrinthine alleys, a charming fishing port, and bustling taverns. Enjoy free time to explore, have lunch, and perhaps take a swim in the sea.


06:30 p.m. - Departure from Agia Galini. Return journey to the capital of Crete.
08:00 p.m. - Heraklion. We recommend strolling through its lively historic center, brimming with activity and small restaurants.


Note: From November to April, due to the end of the summer season and business closures, we´ll visit the picturesque town of Matala instead of Agia Galini. Matala is renowned for its beautiful beach and unique landscapes of cliffs with carved caves.

Total distance covered: 180 km.


09:30 a.m. - Departure from Heraklion. We’ll journey to the east of the island, passing through coastal and mountainous landscapes.
11:00 a.m. - Arrival at Panagia Kera. Located in a small village amidst a rich agricultural plain, we’ll visit the 13th-century church renowned for some of the best frescoes in Crete (admission included).


12:00 p.m. - Departure from Panagia Kera.
12:15 p.m. - Arrival in Agios Nikolaos, a picturesque town with a natural port. You´ll have time for a walk and lunch.


02:30 p.m. - Departure from Agios Nikolaos.
03:00 p.m. - Arrival in Elounda, once a city-state and now a beautiful tourist enclave. Enjoy some leisure time for a stroll. Here, we’ll include a boat trip (either from Elounda or nearby port of Plaka) and admission to the Fortress of Spinalonga. This ancient Venetian fortress later served as a leprosarium for many years. The boat trip takes about 15 minutes each way, with time to explore the fortress before returning by boat. Afterwards, we´ll visit the picturesque coastal town of Plaka for coffee and a stroll.


06:00 p.m. - Departure from Plaka.
07:30 p.m. - Arrival in Heraklion.

Total distance by road: 50 km.

Note: The schedules and frequencies of the ferries on which we carry out today´s program are variable depending on the period of the year. Please inform yourself in “My Trip” of the schedules that apply to your departure.

Early morning we have a transfer to the port. Normally our ferry will leave at 07:00 or 08:00 hrs. We take very fast modern ferries, in less than two hours we arrive at the island of Santorini.

SANTORINI – Arrival - (scheduled 08:50 hrs., if your ferry left at 07:00 / 09:50 hrs., if it left at 08:00 hrs). By bus, among beautiful landscapes we go to OIA, without a doubt the most spectacular town on the island: white streets full of life, immense views over cliffs, castle remains and windmills. Time to walk and have lunch.

After that we will visit FIRA, the capital of the island. Those, who would like to, can go down by cable car or donkey to the port, where the cruise ships arrive, or sail to the hot springs and contemplate the sunset from an old and classic Mediterranean boat.

After breakfast we take a ferry to MYKONOS. Arrival and transfer to the hotel. Accommodation. According to mythology, the battle between Zeus and the Giants occurred on this island. Free time afterwards to wander through its small streets, visit little Venice and the classic windmills.


Note: Depending on the number of passengers, your guide may not accompany you on the ferry ride. In that case, your new guide will be waiting for you upon arrival on the island.

Mykonos - After breakfast, you’ll have a free day to enjoy the island. We recommend visiting Delos, the birthplace of Apollo and Artemis, and one of the most sacred places in Ancient Greece, or simply relaxing on the famous Paradise and Super Paradise beaches.

Breakfast. At the scheduled time we will have a transfer to the port to take a ferry to the port of Piraeus. Arrival at night (around 23:00 hrs.).


Note: If additional nights are requested in Athens, a transfer from the port to the hotel is not included and will have to be invoiced.

Note: Depending on the number of passengers, your guide may not accompany you on the ferry ride.

Our journey will come to an end, leaving you with wonderful and lasting memories.

Please, check the time of your flight in case you might need an additional night. Our guide will advise you on the best public transportation for your transfers.

If you need to book an external service (like a plane or train) on the last day of your tour, which includes activities, please note that the detailed itineraries are based on "planned" schedules and could be affected by various factors such as traffic, customer delays, mechanical issues, etc. It´s advisable not to book a flight or train with a tight schedule without considering these factors. Always allocate extra time in your schedule for unexpected events.