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The journey
Discover Greece through its history, food, and local traditions on this 14-day journey from Athens to Crete. Begin in Athens with iconic ancient sites including the Acropolis, Hadrian’s Arch, the Temple of Olympian Zeus, and the Acropolis Museum, alongside a street food walk, Greek dance class, and time to enjoy the city’s lively neighborhoods.
In Crete, travel through Chania, Axos, Sitia, and Heraklion, exploring old towns, traditional villages, monasteries, olive farms, vineyards, and archaeological treasures such as Knossos and Zakros. Along the way, enjoy hands-on culinary experiences including a cooking class in Vamos, village-style meals, and regional tastings that bring Cretan culture to life.
With accommodation, ground transportation, domestic flights, guided touring, and many meals included, this itinerary offers a well-rounded introduction to the landscapes, heritage, and flavors of Athens and Crete.
Discover Greece through its history, food, and local traditions on this 14-day journey from Athens to Crete.
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Check into hotel.
Optional walk around the Plaka area in the afternoon, enjoying the markets and cafes at the foot of the Acropolis.
Join us for a welcome reception in the evening at the rooftop bar of our hotel, with views of the Acropolis
Athens walking street food tour, where we will explore markets, cafés, “ouzerias” and renowned pastry shops in Athens. In the evening we will participate in a Greek Dance class followed by a group welcome dinner, after which we will retire to the rooftop bar of the Fresh Hotel with its Acropolis views.
reakfast at Fresh Hotel.
Guided walking tour of Athens, visiting Zeus Temple, Hadrian’s Arch, and the Acropolis.
Afternoon visit to the Acropolis Museum.
Evening at leisure, where you can explore Athens on your own or join in for a group walk to the Thission open air cinema.
Breakfast at Fresh Hotel.
Depart for Chania.
Check-in at Hotel Porto Veneziano.
Relax in Chania.
Guided tour of the old town in the afternoon.
Dinner in a traditional taverna
Full-day tour exploring villages, hidden churches, and natural landscapes.
Visit the traditional village of Vamos for a hands-on cooking class.
Long table feast enjoying the food you have prepared
Drive to Axos via Souda Bay and Rethymnon.
Guided walking tour of Rethymnon.
Check-in at Enagron eco-tourist resort.
Group dinner in the town
Breakfast at Enagron.
Relaxation at Enagron or optional activities like hiking and exploring.
Participation in the preparation of a village-style lunch.
Breakfast at Enagron.
Full-day excursion to Preveli Monastery.
Visit traditional villages and optional swim at Preveli beach.
Drive to Agios Nikolaos and stroll around the bay.
Afternoon drive to Sitia via Mohlos (time permitting).
Check-in at Palazzo di Sitia.
Presentation about the Lasithi olive oil producing region.
Full-day excursion visiting olive farms, vineyards, Zakros village and Zakros Minoan palaces.
Early departure for Knossos.
Guided exploration of Knossos.
Lunch in the village square of Archanes.
Drive to Heraklion
Visit the Archaeological Museum and Historical Museum of Iraklion.
Afternoon free for exploration or shopping.
Cretan Dinner in a traditional village.
Breakfast at Hotel.
Coach transfer to Heraklion Airport for flight to Athens
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Your 14 days finish where they began, in Athens.
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