# 12-Day Greek Culture and Island Escape: Athens, Nafplio, Paros, Santorini and Crete | Legends and Landscapes | Ferry Tickets Included

Tour in EU — Athens → Athens.
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## Key facts

- Type: multiday
- Country: EU
- Route: Athens → Athens
- Duration: 12.00 day
- Price from: $2,418.06
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- Operator: Tours4Fun Provider 6823

## Summary

• Athens: Delve into ancient history with visits to the Acropolis, Parthenon, and the iconic Acropolis Museum. • Nafplio: Stroll through the charming streets of Greece's first capital, exploring Venetian fortresses and neoclassical beauty. • Paros: Unwind on stunning beaches, explore whitewashed villages, and enjoy vibrant nightlife in this Cycladic paradise. • Santorini & Crete: Soak in Santorini's famous sunsets and explore Crete's Minoan ruins and coastal charm, including the legendary Palace of Knossos.

## Categories

Daily Departure, Free Airport Transfer, Daily breakfast, Select Meals Included, Mediterranean Meal

## Itinerary

### Day 1: ATHENS - ARRIVAL

Arrive at Athens International Airport and transfer to your hotel for check in . The remainder of the day at leisure to enjoy your first taste of Athens and rest after your flight. Discover Plaka, the oldest district of Athens, located under the Acropolis , the only district where you may see the Greek capital as it was 100 years ago or enjoy a spot of shopping at Ermou, Kolonaki and Voukourestiou streets.

### Day 2: ATHENS

ATHENS CITY TOUR & ACROPOLIS MUSEUM (S.I.C.) - 5.0H: Enjoy breakfast at the hotel and then we start your half day tour of Athens. At the end of your tour you will return to your hotel and the rest of the is at leisure. From the Acropolis to Omonia Square, with the half-day sightseeing and Acropolis museum tour you'll see all the famous sites of ancient and modern Athens on this comprehensive morning tour. Hear insightful commentary from your guide, and pass top Athens attractions including the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Greek Parliament building and Presidential Palace. Offering a perfect overview of the modern city, this guided half-day tour will help you get your bearings if this is your first visit to Athens. The Athens half-day tour, depart for a photo stop at Panathinaiko Stadium where the first Olympic Games took place in 1896. It is the only stadium built out of white marble. Proceed, passing by Zappeion and Temple of Olympian Zeus. You will then pass the Athens Trilogy which includes the University of Athens, the Academy of Athens, and the National Library. Continue passing by National Garden, Hadrian's Arc, St. Paul's Church, Parliament, Tomb of the Unknown soldier, Schliemann's House (Numismatic Museum), Catholic Cathedral, Old Parliament, Constitution Square, Russian Orthodox Church, and finally ACROPOLIS (visit Propylae the gateway, Temple of Athena Nike, Parthenon, Erechtheion with its Porch of Maidens). Stroll up to the UNESCO-listed site that served as the ancient citadel, and tour the buildings as you hear how they reflected Athens' prosperity in the 5th century BC. Continue the expert guided Athens sightseeing and museum tour with a pleasant short walk passing by Herodion and Dionysos Theater, in order to visit the ACROPOLIS museum. Avoid and skip the lines of the new museum. Main attractions such as votives, artifacts of every day life, statues from archaic period, Caryatids, and of course the Parthenon hall with the metopes, the pediments and the frieze will impress you.

### Day 3: ATHENS

Ancient Corinth & Nafplio One Day Tour (S.I.C.) - 10hrs: Step into history on a mesmerizing one-day guided tour to Ancient Corinth and Nafplion, two of the Peloponnese’s most enchanting destinations. Witness the awe-inspiring Corinth Canal, an engineering masterpiece that bridges the Aegean and Ionian Seas. Wander through the ancient ruins of Corinth, where the echoes of philosophers and apostles still linger. Stand before the majestic Temple of Apollo and walk the same paths as great thinkers of the past. Immerse yourself in the timeless elegance of Nafplion. Greece’s first capital captivates with its Venetian fortresses, picturesque alleys, and neoclassical mansions. Stroll along the waterfront, take in the coastal beauty, and embrace its enchanting atmosphere. ith expert guidance, seamless transportation, and plenty of time to explore, this journey blends history, culture, and breathtaking scenery, creating an unforgettable experience in the heart of Greece.

### Day 4: ATHENS - PAROS

After breakfast transfer from the hotel to the port of Piraeus for your ferry to the cosmopolitan island of Paros blending Cycladic charm with elegance. Known for its golden beaches, whitewashed villages, vibrant nightlife, and serene landscapes, it offers a perfect mix of relaxation, culture, and coastal beauty.

### Day 5: PAROS FREE DAY

After breakfast, take advantage of a free day to explore on your own or you can reach out to us so we way may suggest one of our many optional tours.

### Day 6: PAROS FREE DAY

After breakfast, take advantage of a free day to explore on your own or you can reach out to us so we way may suggest one of our many optional tours.

### Day 7: PAROS - SANTORINI

After a tasty breakfast, appreciating life like a Greek, we will pick you up at the agreed time, in one of our private vehicles, to drive you to the port, where you will continue on to your next destination, the island that is an inexhaustible source of inspiration, Santorini. As the ferry approaches the port, you will admire the capital city of Fira, with its white houses perched on the Cliffside and facing the volcano.

### Day 8: SANTORINI FREE DAY

After breakfast, take advantage of a free day to explore on your own or you can reach out to us so we way may suggest one of our many optional tours.

### Day 9: SANTORINI FREE DAY

After breakfast, take advantage of a free day to explore on your own or you can reach out to us so we way may suggest one of our many optional tours.

### Day 10: SANTORINI - CRETE

At the appointed time, we will transfer you to the new port of Santorini, Athinios . There, you will board the ferry bound for the largest island of Greece, Crete . More precisely you will arrive at the port of Heraklion, the capital of the island and home of the legendary King Minos and his Minotaur. Heraklion was the most important city of the Minoan civilization and it literally means the glory of the goddess Hera. The Palace of Knossos , the oldest palatial complex in Europe, is located in Heraklion. Upon your arrival, you will be transferred to your hotel.

### Day 11: CRETE FREE DAY

After breakfast, take advantage of a free day to explore on your own or you can reach out to us so we way may suggest one of our many optional tours.

### Day 12: CRETE - DEPARTURE

At the agreed time, our representative will transfer you to either Heraklion or Chania airport, where you will board your flight back to Athens. Upon your arrival you will connect to your international flight, which ideally should depart after 12:30 pm. Having spent a few fantastic days with us, we hope to see you again soon to create new and extraordinary moments that will be lovingly etched in your memory. Have a nice trip! or as Greeks say: "Kalo taksidi!" (The domestic flights will be issued according to your international flights)

## Guide languages

English Live

## Links

- Yatra page: https://yatraforfun.com/tour/105284487-greece-athens-nafplio-paros-santorini-crete-12-days-tour
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