October 12 – 19, 2024
$3,299 per person based on double occupancy
$4,299 per person based on single occupancy
Use promo code BSPOKE200 to save $200 per person if deposit is made before February 1, 2024
Deposit amount of $500 per person is due no later than April 12, 2024
Final payment is due no later than July 12, 2024
Welcome to Greece where you will experience two of the most vibrant islands in the Mediterranean. This 8-day journey will start in the iconic island of Santorini and end in Crete, Greece’s largest island with over 160 miles of beaches! Enjoy a cooking lesson that showcase some of the most authentic meze dishes while you take in these remarkable coastlines. In addition to hiking around the rim of the caldera, you will have a chance to learn about the history in Greece while visiting the archeological site of Knossos.
Hotels:
- Paralos Lifestyle Beach, Heraklion
- Cresanto Luxury Suites, Santorini
Included:
Meals:
- 7 Breakfasts
- 2 Lunches
- 4 Dinners
Activities:
- Visit Heraklion Archaeological Museum & Knossos
- Hiking from Imerovigli to Oia
- Catamaran Cruise including snorkeling equipment, fruits and drinks
- Wine tour and tasting
- Hands on cooking lesson
- Included 15 minute massage at Paralos Lifestyle Beach
Other Services:
- One round-trip group airport transfer privately in an air-conditioned vehicle
- Transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle during the tours mentioned on the program
- English-speaking guide service during the mentioned program
- Official English-speaking guide service during the archaeological sites
- Entrance fees, Road tolls, Taxes, VAT
- Domestic ferry rides, ferry taxes and fees
Not Included:
- Tips for porters, guide and driver- the value of the tip is up to the client
- All other services not mentioned as included
- Personal expenses
- International airfare throughout the program
- International airport taxes, airport porter and extra baggage
- Hotel early check-in and late check-out
- Drinks or personal expenses or entrance fees for any extra sightseeing or optional activities
- Travel insurance
Notes:
- Flights to arrive into Santorini (Thira) International Airport and depart from Heraklion International Airport
Day
1
Arrival In Santorini
Welcome to Greece! Your journey will start in Santorini, one of the most famous islands in the Mediterranean! Upon arrival at Santorini International Airport, you will be transferred to your hotel in the. Spend the afternoon enjoying the amenities at this 5-star property.
Finish the first day with dinner at a local restaurant as you take in the postcard sunset images in the distance.
Meals: Dinner
Accommodation: Cresanto Luxury Suites, Standard Suite
Day
2
Hiking from Imerovigli to Oia
After breakfast and a morning wellness activity, the morning is yours at leisure to explore or enjoy the hotel amenities. Each room offers a relaxing intimate private plunge pool or hot tub and the town of Imerovigli is only a 5-minute walk from the hotel.
Later in the afternoon, you'll start a hike around the rim of the famous caldera to picturesque Oia, passing white stone houses and stunning views along the way. Linger on Oia's artsy streets until evening for the best sunset views on the island where you can enjoy dinner on your own. Transportation is provided from Oia back to the hotel at night where you enjoy the rest of your evening at leisure.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Crestanto Luxury Suites, Standard Suite
Day
3
Free Day In Santorini
Today, you'll enjoy a morning at leisure after your wellness activity to relax and explore the town of Fira, Imerovigli or Oia. There are several shops and restaurants close by, or you can enjoy the amenities on property which include a pool, gym, and spa.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Cresanto Luxury Suites, Standard Suite
Day
4
Santos Winery
Today, you'll enjoy a morning at leisure after your wellness activity and breakfast. After checking out of the hotel and having lunch on your own, we’ll transfer you to the Santos Winery for a wine-tasting tour. After learning about the volcanic wine production, enjoy a tasting as you soak up your final panoramic view of Santorini.
Late in the afternoon, you'll head to the port to catch an afternoon ferry to Crete, the largest island in Greece. Nothing says “good evening” like watching the sun set over the majestic Mediterranean Ocean. Upon arrival, transfer to the hotel for dinner and check in.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation: Paralos Lifestyle Beach Resort, Double Plus Room
Day
5
Cooking Class
Start your day off with a wellness class and leisurely breakfast while enjoying the hotel amenities. Late in the morning, we will head out for an interactive cooking class, wandering across the breathtaking landscape of Crete. In route, you can see, touch, and smell all the different species of the wild vegetation that surrounds the largest island in Greece. Understand how this vegetation has been linked with myth, worship, and pharmaceuticals from ancient times until today.
During this interactive experience, you will get acquainted with olive oil and different meze dishes as you partake in a local and authentic cooking lesson. Learn about the local ingredients and recipes as you sample your cuisine. Spend the afternoon relaxing at the hotel and then enjoy the rest of the day at leisure with dinner on the property.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Paralos Lifestyle Beach Resort, Double Plus Room
Day
6
Explore Heraklion and Knossos
After a wellness activity and breakfast at your hotel, spend the rest of the morning at leisure enjoying the pool and nature that surrounds you. Later in the afternoon, we depart to visit the 3,500-year-old Minoan palace of Knossos, a sprawling maze of royal chambers, grand staircases, storerooms, and workshops. This evocative Bronze Age site is believed to be Europe’s oldest city. A professional English-speaking guide will escort you on this visit as you step back in time.
From here, you'll head toward Heraklion's center where you are given a tour of the city with leisure time to follow. After dinner on your own, we’ll return to the hotel for the rest of the evening at leisure.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Cresanto Luxury Suites
Day
7
Catamaran Cruise
Start your day off with a morning wellness activity and leisurely breakfast. Later, transfer to the small fishing village of Bali where you can take in the beautiful beaches and coastline of Crete. Later in the afternoon, board a 3-hour catamaran cruise to take in a fresh perspective of the island. The beautiful coastline and majestic shades of blue waters will leave you awestruck as you take in the cool ocean breeze.
Enjoy drinks, snacks, and fruits on the boat in addition to snorkeling equipment. Enjoy the rest of the evening at leisure with your farewell dinner on the property filled with great local cuisine and live entertainment.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Paralos Lifestyle Beach Resort, Double Plus Room
Day
8
Depart Heraklion
It's time to say farewell to Greece! Today, you'll savor one more breakfast and wellness activity in Santorini before your transfer to Heraklion International Airport for your flight home.
Meals: Breakfast
The activity Level for this tour is:
Demanding - Multiple high-altitude hikes or more strenuous activities throughout the program, but accessible to most healthy travelers. Some training and/or frequent exercise recommended prior to travel.
Itinerary
Day
1
Arrival In Santorini
Welcome to Greece! Your journey will start in Santorini, one of the most famous islands in the Mediterranean! Upon arrival at Santorini International Airport, you will be transferred to your hotel in the. Spend the afternoon enjoying the amenities at this 5-star property.
Finish the first day with dinner at a local restaurant as you take in the postcard sunset images in the distance.
Meals: Dinner
Accommodation: Cresanto Luxury Suites, Standard Suite
Day
2
Hiking from Imerovigli to Oia
After breakfast and a morning wellness activity, the morning is yours at leisure to explore or enjoy the hotel amenities. Each room offers a relaxing intimate private plunge pool or hot tub and the town of Imerovigli is only a 5-minute walk from the hotel.
Later in the afternoon, you'll start a hike around the rim of the famous caldera to picturesque Oia, passing white stone houses and stunning views along the way. Linger on Oia's artsy streets until evening for the best sunset views on the island where you can enjoy dinner on your own. Transportation is provided from Oia back to the hotel at night where you enjoy the rest of your evening at leisure.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Crestanto Luxury Suites, Standard Suite
Day
3
Free Day In Santorini
Today, you'll enjoy a morning at leisure after your wellness activity to relax and explore the town of Fira, Imerovigli or Oia. There are several shops and restaurants close by, or you can enjoy the amenities on property which include a pool, gym, and spa.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Cresanto Luxury Suites, Standard Suite
Day
4
Santos Winery
Today, you'll enjoy a morning at leisure after your wellness activity and breakfast. After checking out of the hotel and having lunch on your own, we’ll transfer you to the Santos Winery for a wine-tasting tour. After learning about the volcanic wine production, enjoy a tasting as you soak up your final panoramic view of Santorini.
Late in the afternoon, you'll head to the port to catch an afternoon ferry to Crete, the largest island in Greece. Nothing says “good evening” like watching the sun set over the majestic Mediterranean Ocean. Upon arrival, transfer to the hotel for dinner and check in.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation: Paralos Lifestyle Beach Resort, Double Plus Room
Day
5
Cooking Class
Start your day off with a wellness class and leisurely breakfast while enjoying the hotel amenities. Late in the morning, we will head out for an interactive cooking class, wandering across the breathtaking landscape of Crete. In route, you can see, touch, and smell all the different species of the wild vegetation that surrounds the largest island in Greece. Understand how this vegetation has been linked with myth, worship, and pharmaceuticals from ancient times until today.
During this interactive experience, you will get acquainted with olive oil and different meze dishes as you partake in a local and authentic cooking lesson. Learn about the local ingredients and recipes as you sample your cuisine. Spend the afternoon relaxing at the hotel and then enjoy the rest of the day at leisure with dinner on the property.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Paralos Lifestyle Beach Resort, Double Plus Room
Day
6
Explore Heraklion and Knossos
After a wellness activity and breakfast at your hotel, spend the rest of the morning at leisure enjoying the pool and nature that surrounds you. Later in the afternoon, we depart to visit the 3,500-year-old Minoan palace of Knossos, a sprawling maze of royal chambers, grand staircases, storerooms, and workshops. This evocative Bronze Age site is believed to be Europe’s oldest city. A professional English-speaking guide will escort you on this visit as you step back in time.
From here, you'll head toward Heraklion's center where you are given a tour of the city with leisure time to follow. After dinner on your own, we’ll return to the hotel for the rest of the evening at leisure.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Cresanto Luxury Suites
Day
7
Catamaran Cruise
Start your day off with a morning wellness activity and leisurely breakfast. Later, transfer to the small fishing village of Bali where you can take in the beautiful beaches and coastline of Crete. Later in the afternoon, board a 3-hour catamaran cruise to take in a fresh perspective of the island. The beautiful coastline and majestic shades of blue waters will leave you awestruck as you take in the cool ocean breeze.
Enjoy drinks, snacks, and fruits on the boat in addition to snorkeling equipment. Enjoy the rest of the evening at leisure with your farewell dinner on the property filled with great local cuisine and live entertainment.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Paralos Lifestyle Beach Resort, Double Plus Room
Day
8
Depart Heraklion
It's time to say farewell to Greece! Today, you'll savor one more breakfast and wellness activity in Santorini before your transfer to Heraklion International Airport for your flight home.
Meals: Breakfast
The activity Level for this tour is:
Demanding - Multiple high-altitude hikes or more strenuous activities throughout the program, but accessible to most healthy travelers. Some training and/or frequent exercise recommended prior to travel.
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