Athens, Santorini & Crete Itinerary: 2-Week Island Hopping Itinerary

The Athenian Callirhoe Exclusive Hotel is perfectly situated in the heart of Athens City, Greece, near the Kallimarmaro Stadium, the Acropolis, the Brand New Acropolis Museum, and Plaka. The hotel’s cosy and elegantly decorated rooms and suites feature tea/coffee-making facilities, central heating/cooling, workspaces, private bathrooms, minibars, hairdryers, flat-screen TVs, and laptop-sized safes. Accommodations with balconies are available. Facilities and services include restaurants, a bar, daily housekeeping, a sauna, a gym, and Wi-Fi.

Short on time but want to see everything that Athens has to offer? We know how to get you around all the ‘must see’ sites and sights. Our Athens city tour takes you to the most important sites of the historic capital. The Panathenaic Stadium was the site of the first Olympic Games of modern times in 1896. The Prime Minister's residence (ex. Royal Palace) is guarded by the Evzones in their colorful uniform. The Temple of Olympian Zeus,Hadrian's Arch, Parliament, and the memorial to the Unknown Soldier, the Academy, the University, the National Library, and Omonia Square. We make a short stop at each place. Of course, we can’t leave out the Acropolis, home to the Architectural Masterpieces of the Golden Age of Athens: The Propylaea, the Temple of Athena Nike, the Erechtheion and ‘the harmony between material and spirit’, the monument that ‘puts the order in the mind’, the Parthenon and the Theatre of Dionysus'. Concluding the tour, we will visit the new Acropolis Museum and admire the wonders of the classical era.

Located in Fira, Santorini, Aressana Spa Hotel and Suites provides guests with a fairytale-like vacation. Accommodation options consist of a selection of rooms and suites that are comfortably furnished and equipped with air conditioning, Wi-Fi, TVs, mini-fridges, tea/coffee-making facilities, and complimentary soft drinks, mineral water, and homemade preserves. Guests can start the day with a Santorinian breakfast buffet, enjoy delicious traditional cuisine, and relax with drinks at the on-site restaurant and bar. Facilities and services include a lobby lounge, a swimming pool, poolside cabanas, daily cleaning, and a turndown service.

For a majestic dining experience full of romance, enjoy a private candlelight dinner with outstanding views to the sunset and the imposing caldera. The candlelight dinner is offered at an isolated spot of the property, with exquisite sunset views that ensure absolute dining pleasure. Delicious dishes, made of the best local products, compose the perfect ambience for romantic moments in Santorini. Enchant your senses and feel the emotions overflowing!

Homemade bread

• TUNA Marinated with citrus, fava, Grape and pistachio
• MUSHROOMS Variety mushrooms with topinambur cream, soya glaze and sesame
• BEEF Slices with celeriac root, wild greens and lemon sauce
• SEAFOOD TARTAR With grilled lettuce, aioli sauce

Main Course

• FISH OF THE DAY Fillet with artichoke, asparagus and lemon egg sauce

Or

• LAMB With vegetables and lemon sauce with fresh oregano

Dessert

WALLNUTS CAKE With Tiramisu cream and caramel sauce

Aquila Atlantis Hotel in Heraklion, Crete, offers a refined urban retreat in the heart of the city. Guests can choose from elegant rooms and suites equipped with modern amenities such as air conditioning, TVs, minibars, and private bathrooms. The hotel boasts facilities such as two swimming pools, a fitness centre, and multiple dining options. Activities available include visiting nearby attractions like the Heraklion Archaeological Museum, the Historical Μuseum of Crete, and the Natural History Museum of Crete.

The capital of King Minos and the heart of the magnificent Minoan civilization is situated just 5 kilometers from Heraklion. Visiting this site is like stepping back in time to 2000 BC, around 4000 years ago. Knossos and its renowned Palace, celebrated worldwide through the myths of Europa, the Minotaur, Daedalus, and Icarus, provide a window into Europe’s most ancient civilization. The Archaeological Museum is one of the largest and most significant museums in Greece and is considered among the most important in Europe. It houses representative artifacts from all periods of Cretan prehistory and history, spanning more than 5,500 years from the Neolithic period to Roman times.

Afterward, visitors can stroll through the city to admire the Venetian buildings and castle, the impressive Cathedral, the fountains, and the bustling open street market.

Nautilux is a luxury beachfront hotel located in Rethymno, Crete. The property features 118 elegant rooms and suites equipped with modern amenities such as air conditioning, TVs, minibars, and private bathrooms. Guests can enjoy facilities such as swimming pools, a spa, private parking, and multiple dining options. Activities available include visiting nearby attractions like the Archaeological Museum of Rethymno, the Historical and Folklore Museum, and Fortezza Castle.

On this tour we would like to introduce you to the secrets of the production of wine and olives through a safari tour that will forever stay in your memories!
Our safari drive begins after we pick you up from your hotel or accommodation, heading towards the Terra Creta olive oil mill for a tour and olive oil tasting. As our day tour continues, we will visit Karavitakis winery for wine tasting accompanied by interesting information, for example the secrets of high longevity in Crete!

Afterwards, we head to the village of Ano Vouves to marvel at the ancient olive tree (3,000 years old) and learn about the history of olives. Our off-road adventure starts as we head towards Sebronas village and cross a gorge with a picturesque creek nestled amongst lush vegetation and panoramic views. Along the gorge, we will have plenty of opportunities to take photos of picturesque chapels, sheep, goats, bees, sprawling vineyards, and gorgeous olive groves.

After working up an appetite, we arrive at a small village tavern in Nea Roumata, where we will introduce you to Cretan cuisine with plenty of local food and let you feel the very essence of the renowned Cretan hospitality. On the way back, we will follow an easy asphalt route through orange and lemon trees before reaching Chania town again.

The Athenian Callirhoe Exclusive Hotel is perfectly situated in the heart of Athens City, Greece, near the Kallimarmaro Stadium, the Acropolis, the Brand New Acropolis Museum, and Plaka. The hotel’s cosy and elegantly decorated rooms and suites feature tea/coffee-making facilities, central heating/cooling, workspaces, private bathrooms, minibars, hairdryers, flat-screen TVs, and laptop-sized safes. Accommodations with balconies are available. Facilities and services include restaurants, a bar, daily housekeeping, a sauna, a gym, and Wi-Fi.