Tour Number: 2812159PB
Group Leader: Nicolas Sawicky
Requested Departure Date: 4/15/2027
Requested Return Date: 4/23/2027
Requested Departure Gateway: Syracuse (NY)

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9 days
Greece

History, mythology, and natural beauty collide on this breathtaking Athens, Santorini, and Crete tour.

First, explore Athens, Europe’s first capital and the birthplace of democracy. Then, marvel at Crete’s architecture and ancient ruins as you explore the island where European civilization began. Finally, get your fill of natural splendor as you take in Santorini’s stunning cliffside towns and famous Perissa Black Sand Beach.

Due to national and/or religious holidays, some sites may be closed and your itinerary may be modified on the following dates in 2026: March 25, April 12, May 1. These dates fluctuate each year—please contact us for more information.

  • Day 1: Fly overnight to Greece

  • Day 2: Athens

    Meet your Tour Director at the airport
  • Day 3: Athens

    Take a guided tour of Athens

    With your expert local guide you will see:

    • Olympic Stadium
    • Syntagma Square
    • Acropolis

    Visit the Acropolis:

    • Parthenon
    • Temple of Athena Nike

    Visit the Acropolis Museum, home to ancient ruins and prehistoric artifacts

    Take a walking tour of Athens

    With your Tour Director you will see:

    • Plaka district
    • Athenian Trilogy
  • Day 4: Athens • Heraklion

    Fly to Heraklion on the island of Crete

    Take a day trip to Agios Nikolaos

    Enjoy a short, scenic boat ride from Agios Nikolaos to Spinalonga Island, where you will:

    • Learn the history of the former leper colony
    • Admire the old Venetian fortress
    • Explore the island's other paths and historical buildings

    Enjoy lunch when you return to Agios Nikolaos

  • Day 5: Agios Nikolaos • Spinalonga island

    Take a walking tour of Heraklion

    Take a guided tour of Heraklion

    With your expert local guide you will visit:

    • Knossos Palace
    • Heraklion Archaeological Museum

    Free time to explore Heraklion

  • Day 6: Heraklion • Santorini

    Travel by high-speed ferry to Santorini

    Visit the archaeological site of Akrotiri, known as the Greek Pompeii

    Take a walking tour of Santorini's capital, Thira

    Explore Thira on your own

  • Day 7: Santorini

    Explore Perissa Black Sand Beach on your own, renowned for its deep, dark blue water and black lava sand

    Tour Pyrgos and Megalochori with an expert local guide

    Travel to Oia village

    Take a walking tour of Oia, one of the most photographed places in Greece

    Enjoy free time and take in one of Oia's world-famous sunsets

  • Day 8: Santorini • Athens

    Fly back to Athens

    Explore on your own or
    Add this in-depth excursion
    Greek evening

    Greek evening

    Friends, feta, and fresh Mediterranean flavors—opa! Stuff yourself like an olive during a traditional Greek dinner. Then, link arms for a night of music, dancing, and smashing plates. This time-honored tradition brings Greece’s theatrical culture to life in all the best ways. 

  • Day 9: Depart for home

  • Day 1: Fly overnight to Greece

  • Day 2: Athens

    Meet your Tour Director at the airport
  • Day 3: Athens

    Take a guided tour of Athens

    With your expert local guide you will see:

    • Olympic Stadium
    • Syntagma Square
    • Acropolis

    Visit the Acropolis:

    • Parthenon
    • Temple of Athena Nike

    Visit the Acropolis Museum, home to ancient ruins and prehistoric artifacts

    Take a walking tour of Athens

    With your Tour Director you will see:

    • Plaka district
    • Athenian Trilogy
  • Day 4: Athens • Heraklion

    Fly to Heraklion on the island of Crete

    Take a day trip to Agios Nikolaos

    Enjoy a short, scenic boat ride from Agios Nikolaos to Spinalonga Island, where you will:

    • Learn the history of the former leper colony
    • Admire the old Venetian fortress
    • Explore the island's other paths and historical buildings

    Enjoy lunch when you return to Agios Nikolaos

  • Day 5: Agios Nikolaos • Spinalonga island

    Take a walking tour of Heraklion

    Take a guided tour of Heraklion

    With your expert local guide you will visit:

    • Knossos Palace
    • Heraklion Archaeological Museum

    Free time to explore Heraklion

  • Day 6: Heraklion • Santorini

    Travel by high-speed ferry to Santorini

    Visit the archaeological site of Akrotiri, known as the Greek Pompeii

    Take a walking tour of Santorini's capital, Thira

    Explore Thira on your own

  • Day 7: Santorini

    Explore Perissa Black Sand Beach on your own, renowned for its deep, dark blue water and black lava sand

    Tour Pyrgos and Megalochori with an expert local guide

    Travel to Oia village

    Take a walking tour of Oia, one of the most photographed places in Greece

    Enjoy free time and take in one of Oia's world-famous sunsets

  • Day 8: Santorini • Athens

    Fly back to Athens

    Explore on your own or
    Add this in-depth excursion
    Greek evening

    Greek evening

    Friends, feta, and fresh Mediterranean flavors—opa! Stuff yourself like an olive during a traditional Greek dinner. Then, link arms for a night of music, dancing, and smashing plates. This time-honored tradition brings Greece’s theatrical culture to life in all the best ways. 

  • Day 9: Depart for home


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Your experience includes

  • Airfare & transportation

    Round-trip flights on major carriers; 2 internal flights; comfortable motorcoach; high-speed ferry

  • Hotels

    7 overnight stays in hotels with private bathrooms

  • Regional-style meals

    European breakfast and dinner daily (lunch instead of dinner on day 7)

  • Guided sightseeing

    3 sightseeing tours led by expert, licensed local guides; 4 walking tours led by your Tour Director

  • Entrances

    Acropolis; Acropolis Museum; Spinalonga boat ride; Knossos Palace; Heraklion Archaeological Museum; Akrotiri Excavations

  • Full-time Tour Director

    Your culturally connected Tour Director is with your group 24/7, providing deep local insight while handling all on-tour logistics.

  • Expert Local Guides

    Your expert local guides are natural historians, adding cultural insight and global perspective on your sightseeing tours.

  • Personalized Learning Support

    Our personalized learning experience engages students before, during and after tour, with the option to create a final, reflective project for academic credit.

  • Continuous Support

    Your dedicated EF team helps you every step of the way—from recruiting and enrolling travelers to planning and managing your tour.

  • Worldwide Presence

    EF has over 500 schools and offices in more than 50 countries worldwide so wherever you go, we're there too.

  • 24-hour Emergency Service

    Travelers and their families can count on EF's dedicated emergency service team.

  • Peace of Mind Program

    Feel secure knowing your group can change their destination or travel dates due to unforeseen circumstances. Learn more about your flexible options at eftours.com/peaceofmind.

Have questions about this tour?  Give us a call at 800-665-5364

Total price

$5,829 $205*
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