Greek Honeymoon – Crete and Santorini - duration: 10 Days / 09 Nights

Enjoy your honeymoon in the Greek Islands. Stay put on one island or go island hopping.

Crete

Crete is the largest and most populous of the Greek islands and the fifth largest island in the Mediterranean Sea. It plays an important part in the economy and cultural heritage of Greece while retaining its own local cultural trait. Crete was the centre of the Minoan civilization (c. 2700–1420 BC), the first civilization in Europe and the first European country with a palace (at Knossos).

Santorini

Officially called Thira, Santorini is an island in the southern Aegean Sea. It is the largest island of a small, circular archipelago which bears the same name and is the remnant of a volcanic caldera. It forms the southernmost member of the Cyclades group of islands.

Day 1: Chania, Crete

On arrival in Chania, you will be welcomed by our English speaking driver who will transfer you in air conditioned comfort to your hotel in the centre of Chania's old town. Rest of the day is free to explore Chania, the second largest city of Crete on the north coast of the island, about 70 km west of Rethymno and 145 km west of Heraklion. The old town is next to the old Venetian Harbour. Stroll down the narrow shopping streets and relax at waterfront restaurants, admire the old buildings, museums, churches and crafts shops. Enjoy your evening meal in one of the small restaurants in the streets around your hotel. Overnight.

Day 2: Chania

Breakfast. Hire a car and discover the best of Crete. A drive around the coast will unveil some marvelous beaches. Take a trip to the many surrounding monasteries; visit the Samaria Gorge to see lovely waterfalls. Or you may just relax by your hotel pool with a glass of local wine. Overnight.

Day 3: Chania – Rethymno - Chania

Breakfast. Visit the ancient town of Rethymno. The old town's charm, architecture and history, cultural influences and styles ranging from Venetian to Ottoman makes it well worth a visit. Take a swim at its long sandy beach, enjoy lunch at one of the seaside cafes. At night, stop by any one of the amazing restaurants and have a romantic dinner for two. Overnight.

Day 4: Chania - Heraklion

After breakfast, check out and drive to Heraklion in the east of the island. The mountains in the centre are home to many quaint traditional villages. Arrive at your hotel. In the afternoon, see the spectacular ruins of Knossos and other sights near Heraklion. Enjoy dinner at a local taverna, taking in the wonderful atmosphere of Greece's largest island. Overnight.

Day 7: Heraklion - Santorini

After breakfast, check out of the hotel and drive to the port at Heraklion. Drop off your car and take the morning fast boat to Santorini. Discover the romance of sailing in the Aegean. In Santorini, you will be greeted by our English speaking driver who will transfer you to your hotel. Enjoy dinner at the hotel restaurant. Overnight.

Day 8: Santorini

Breakfast on your hotel balcony is a must, as you take in the magnificent vista of the caldera and the sea. Discover the island today. Venture into Fira and wander the narrow streets of the town, shopping in the exclusive boutiques and dining in any one of the international restaurants. You can also hire a car and travel down to the island's south to the black sand beaches of Perissa. Overnight.

Day 9: Santorini

Breakfast. Visit Nea Kameni, the dormant volcano in the centre of the caldera. Or spend your day in Oi, in the north of the island, roaming the winding streets and taking in the magic of the incredible island. Watch a glorious sunset from this remarkable town. Return to your hotel for overnight.

Day 10: Santorini

After breakfast, check out of your hotel and drop off your car at the airport or we will transfer you for the short flight back to Athens.