Built for independent travellers, this land-only circuit adds the island of Crete and its Minoan Knossos Palace to the classic Athens-Mykonos-Santorini…
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Built for independent travellers, this land-only circuit adds the island of Crete and its Minoan Knossos Palace to the classic Athens-Mykonos-Santorini route, with all intra-Greek ferries and city tours included. From Athens and the Acropolis you sail to Mykonos for the windmills and Little Venice, then Santorini for the Oia sunset, finishing on Crete for the legendary archaeological site of Knossos. Because flights are not included, the price stays flexible and you control your arrival and departure. It suits history-minded travellers who want the postcard islands plus a deeper dose of ancient Greek civilisation, all while keeping the freedom to book their own air. starting at INR 2,60,000 per person. Covers Athens 2N, Mykonos 2N, Santorini 2N, Crete 1N.
Arrive in Athens and make your way to your hotel. Settle in and explore the Plaka district at the foot of the Acropolis, lively with tavernas in the evening.
Climb the Acropolis for the Parthenon and ancient temples, then see the Temple of Olympian Zeus, the Panathenaic Stadium and Syntagma Square. Free time in Plaka. Overnight in Athens.
Take a high-speed ferry to Mykonos. Explore Mykonos Town with its whitewashed lanes, the famous windmills and the Little Venice waterfront at sunset. Overnight in Mykonos.
Enjoy free time on Mykonos, then sail by ferry to Santorini. Settle in and head to Oia for the world-famous caldera sunset. Overnight in Santorini.
Discover Santorini with a Caldera cruise past the volcanic islets and hot springs, or explore Fira and the island's villages and wineries at your own pace. Overnight in Santorini.
Take a ferry south to Crete, the largest Greek island. On arrival, settle in and get oriented in Heraklion. Overnight on Crete.
Visit the Minoan Palace of Knossos near Heraklion, the most important archaeological site in Crete and the legendary home of the Minotaur myth. Explore the old town and waterfront before your final night.
After breakfast, transfer to Crete's airport or port for your onward journey, having added ancient Knossos to the classic Greek islands.
Yes. Greece is in Schengen. Fee around 9,500 rupees is excluded; documentation help only.
April to October.
Breakfasts are vegetarian-friendly; dinners on your own. Greek tavernas have many vegetarian options.
Moderate to heavy. Plan 6 to 10 km on touring days; islands have steep cobbled streets.
One night is light for Crete's size; two would be better but the package keeps the option short for time-strapped travellers.
Yes. Land-only customised products allow date and hotel changes.
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