Athens, Santorini, Crete: A Greek Table
Taste and discover Greece through a blend of private and small-group experiences, from an Athens food walk through Varvakeios Market to a Santorini cooking class and caldera sunset cruise. A private guide brings Knossos and Chania's Old Town into focus, before a coastal escape to Elafonisi. Your Destination Expert curates dining and leisure throughout.
- Duration
- 10 days, 9 nights
- Route
- Athens · Santorini · Heraklion · Chania
- Style
- Private and tailor-made: your own guide and driver throughout
- From
- $6,150 per person, hotels, guides and transfers included
- Walk the Acropolis with a private guide, then sample Athens street food on a market food tour.
- Cruise the caldera with a small group, swim the Aegean, and watch the Oia sunset from the sea.
- Cook Aegean classics with a Santorini chef at a hilltop mansion, paired with Assyrtiko wine.
- Stroll Chania's Venetian harbor with market tastings, and swim Elafonisi's pink-sand lagoon.
- Count on your Destination Expert for curated dining and at-your-own-pace tips throughout.
Every day, already yours.
Get Settled
Upon arrival to Athens airport, an English-speaking Meet & Greet Assistant will welcome you and escort you to your waiting driver. They will travel with you to your accommodations to ensure a smooth check-in and be on hand to answer any questions you may have about your itinerary or the destination.
- Private Airport Transfer with Meet & Greet Assistance
- Greece Welcome Package
- Athens Self Guided Souvlaki Evening Stroll
See the Signature Sights in Style
With stunning monuments dating back to Antiquity, Athens is one of the world’s oldest cities and a fascinating place to discover. With your private guide, embark on a half-day orientation tour of the city, taking in the sites and neighborhoods that have shaped the unique character of Athens over several millennia. Start with a private, one-way transfer to the iconic Acropolis, an ancient citadel located on a rocky outcrop overlooking the city.
- City Tour with Acropolis & Plaka Stroll (4 hrs) - Private
- Golden Hour Rooftop Aperitifs & Craft Cocktails at Your Leisure
- Dining Reservation at Dionysos Zonar’s
City Streets and Tasty Treats
Taste your way through Athens on a small-group, half-day walking experience led by a food expert, discovering the flavors that shape daily life in the city. Walk through local streets and into Varvakeios Central Market, where vendors and artisans bring Greek cuisine to life through ingredients, methods, and long-held traditions.
- Small-Group Flavors of Athens Walking Tour with Tastings | 4 hrs
- Lycabettus Hill at Your Own Pace
A Change of Scenery
Board a flight in Athens with direct service to Santorini. Approximate flight duration is 50 minutes.
- Private Airport Transfer
- Air - Athens - Santorini [Direct, 1 hr] - Economy
- Private Airport Transfer
- Santorini Sunset Sailing (with Dinner, 6 hrs) - Small Group Tour with Shared Transfers
Creative Cuisine
Learn how to bring the fresh, delicate flavors of the Aegean to life on during a private interactive cooking class in Santorini. Today you'll meet with your driver for a transfer to one of Santorini's top restaurants where you'll join the restaurant's chef for a private class.
- Aegean Cuisine Cooking Class (with Lunch, 4 hrs) - Private Tour
- Imerovigli Caldera Sunset Stroll at Your Own Pace
- Dining Suggestions: Imerovigli Favorites
The Journey Continues…
Spend the morning at your own pace, whether you choose to head out for a quiet walk, linger over coffee, or simply enjoy a slower start to the day. Depending on your hotel’s setting, you may wish to browse nearby shops, take in island views, enjoy the water, or settle into a leisurely brunch before continuing on.
- Morning at Leisure
- Private Port Transfer
- Ferry - Santorini - Heraklion [2 hrs] - Business Class
- Private Port Transfer
- Dining Reservation at Peskesi Restaurant
It’s All Ancient History
Travel from Heraklion to Chania with a privately guided day that layers Crete’s ancient story with the city’s everyday flavors. Begin at Knossos Palace, where ceremonial courts and fresco-lined halls bring Minoan myth, ritual, and daily life into focus, then visit the Heraklion Archaeological Museum to see the original masterpieces that deepen the narrative.
- Private Transfer Heraklion to Chania via Knossos & Heraklion Highlights with Tastings | 7.5 hrs
- Evening at Leisure
Cultural Immersion
Explore Chania's Old Town on a private, half-day walking experience with a local expert, uncovering how Venetian and Ottoman influences shape daily Cretan life. Stroll from the Venetian Harbor into quieter lanes, pause in Splantzia for Greek coffee beneath the trees, and sample cheeses, olives, raki, and sweets at the Municipal Market. Artisan workshops, courtyards, and neighborhood stories surface naturally along the way.
- Private Walking Experience in the Old Town of Chania with Tastings | 4 hrs
- Golden Hour Old Town Stroll & Aperitivo Wine Bars at Your Own Pace
Coastal Beauty
With your private driving guide, set out on a full-day excursion to discover Elafonisi, a breathtaking Cretan beach paradise and geological wonder. Travel at your own pace, whether you prefer a relaxed experience or a more dynamic exploration. Along the way, admire the striking beauty of Topolia Gorge, a stunning prelude to the coastal wonders ahead.
- Elafonisi Coastal Escape (8 hrs) - Private Tour
Until Next Time…
Meet your driver for a private airport transfer.
- Private Airport Transfer
Where you will wake up.
Electra Rhythm Athens
Located in the heart of Athens, facing the iconic Parliament building and Syntagma Square, Electra Rhythm Athens captures the city’s vibrant energy while offering a welcoming retreat for travelers.
Aqua Luxury Suites
Set along the cliffs of Imerovigli, AQUA Luxury Suites captures the timeless allure of Santorini with views stretching across the caldera, the volcano, and the shimmering Aegean Sea.
Megaron Hotel
Supremely positioned, the Megaron Hotel stands as an exquisite landmark in the bustling heart of Heraklion's business and shopping district. Its commanding vantage point provides captivating views of the historic harbor, and its proximity to the Archaeological and Historical museums adds cultural allure.
Casa Delfino Hotel & Spa
Casa Delfino is a boutique hotel set in a beautifully restored 17th-century Venetian mansion in the heart of Chania’s Old Town. With 24 uniquely designed rooms and suites, the hotel blends classical elegance with modern comfort.