Ancient sun-bleached ruins pierce blue skies as the Aegean laps at the endless coastline. And Greek culture is alive with passionate music, inspired cuisine and thrill-seeking activities. 

Standing in the shadow of the Acropolis feels other-worldly. Greece is full of such moments. Step into the ring where Olympians first competed.  

Airport arrival, shuttle over to hotel for check in and get settled. Prepare for TRAVELJUNKEE welcome dinner

 Discover some of Greece’s greatest treasures and the best of modern Athens on this 3.5-hour morning or afternoon Athens sightseeing tour. With an expert guide, take a coach tour of top Athens sites, including the Greek Parliament and Panathenaic Stadium, stage of the first modern Olympic Games. Then, explore the mighty Acropolis on foot to see the glorious Parthenon and other highlights. Want to add more sightseeing in Athens? Upgrade your morning tour to include entry to the Acropolis Museum to see its incredible Parthenon friezes, and other archaeological exhibits. 

3.5-hour sightseeing tour of Athens, combining modern Athens with the city’s ancient sites 

See top Athens attractions such as the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Constitution Square and Panathenaic Stadium 

Visit the Roman Temple of Olympian Zeus and learn about ancient Athens 

Explore the Acropolis of Athens and see the world-famous Pantheon temple

Transfer to airport early morning for flight over to Santorini, once there we check in to hotel then prepare for the included dinner.

Santorini Oia catamaran morning cruise including lunch on board and transportation.

In the morning you will have free time to yourself before headed to the ferry to Heraklion

The Greek city of Heraklion is the capital and largest city on the island of Crete. A popular visitor attraction near the city is Knossos, which is around 5 km from Heraklion. This important archaeological site was the Palace of King Minos and home to the Minotaur, if legend is to be believed. The palace was built over the remains of a former Neolithic settlement in around 1900 BC. 

Knossos is the largest Bronze Age archaeological site on Crete and has been called Europe's oldest city. Settled as early as the Neolithic period, the name Knossos survives from ancient Greek references to the major city of Crete 

 An alternative walking tour in the Old Town exploring Chania's cultural identity ; a great introduction to this beautiful town with a local insider guide and definitely one of the best things to do in Chania on your first day,

That evening we will have dinner at the restaurant Salis in Old town by the harbor

On this day you will have time to yourself to shop, take in lunch, or even enjoy a spa day.

On this day we leave Chania and head back to Athens to then depart and catch our flights home.