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Gems of Greece: Athens, Naxos & Crete (Bus Tour)

Summary:

On an immersive journey through Greece, discover its ancient roots, iconic landmarks, and welcoming culture, from Athens to the islands of Naxos and Crete. Visit the iconic Acropolis and get to know Athens’ lively neighborhoods. Ferry to Naxos and dive in...

Duration
14 Days
Cities
4
Next Departure
08-Jun-2025
Starting at
± EUR 4,989.00
Price per day
± EUR 356.00
Tour Type
Tour Type

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  • Collette
 
Operator
Collette
Tour
Gems of Greece: Athens, Naxos & Crete
Travel Style
Bus Tour
Categories
tour category: Boattour category: Sailingtour category: Cooking

Summary

On an immersive journey through Greece, discover its ancient roots, iconic landmarks, and welcoming culture, from Athens to the islands of Naxos and Crete. Visit the iconic Acropolis and get to know Athens’ lively neighborhoods. Ferry to Naxos and dive into Greek island life and culture during a three-night stay. Explore Crete’s treasures from Heraklion and Chania, including Knossos Palace, the pottery village of Margarites, Chania’s old Venetian Harbor, and more. Delve into the traditions, flavors, and history of Greece, exploring unique corners of the country and meeting locals along the way.

Map: Gems of Greece: Athens, Naxos & Crete (Collette)

Short Itinerary / Route

Day 1
Overnight Flight
Day 2
Athens, Greece
Day 3
Athens
Day 4
Athens
Day 5
Athens-Naxos
Day 6
Naxos-Lesser Cyclades-Naxos
Day 7
Naxos
Day 8
Naxos-Heraklion, Crete
Day 9
Heraklion
Day 10
Heraklion-Rethymnon-Chania
Day 11
Chania-Vouves-Anoskeli-Chania
Day 12
Chania
Day 13
Chania-Athens
Day 14
Athens-Tour Ends

Travel Cities (4): Athens, Crete, Knossos, Santorini

Highlights

Attraction

  • Acropolis Site & Museum
  • Naxos & Lesser Cyclades Day Cruise
  • Kitron Distillery & Tasting
  • Knossos Palace
  • Cooking Class
  • Pottery Demonstration
  • Olive Oil & Wine Tasting
  • Cretan Folk Dancing & Dinner

Included in Price

Culinary

  • Sample the local Kitron, a liqueur only produced on the Greek island of Naxos.
  • Enjoy tastings of Cretan olive oils and wines at a family-run olive mill and winery.
  • Immerse yourself in Greek folk traditions during a Cretan taverna dinner with dancing.

Experience

  • Connect with the mission of Shedia Home, a café and artists’ workshop in Athens that supports its community.
  • Explore the culture and traditions of Naxos, the largest of the Cyclades islands, where families go back generations and one of the few Greek islands full of year-round residents.
  • In Archanes, get a local cooking lesson at co-op café preserving traditional Cretan recipes.

Travel Package

 

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Going to

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Athens

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Athens

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