• Entrance fees to the Archaeological sites and Museum (No waiting in line)
• Pick up / Drop off from Athens hotels
• Professional guide
• Transport by luxury air-conditioned coach
• Pick up / drop off service from most of the hotels in Athens
• All taxes

Not included:

- Your international airfare
- Personal expenses, beverages at lunch and / or dinner
- Customary tips to your drivers, guides and escorts

Take a deep dive into what makes Athens such a fascinating city by traversing a modern metropolis sprinkled with ancient sites and neoclassical buildings in every corner! In the morning, we will pick you up from your hotel or nearby and begin our exploration of the center of Athens. Our first stop will be the Panathenaic Stadium, home to the first modern Olympic Games and the only stadium in the world constructed entirely our of marble! We will take a short stop for pictures and your expert guide will introduce you to the history of Kallimarmaro (the stadium's Greek name, which translates to beautiful marble). We will hop back on the bus and drive through the city, passing by some of the most important sites in all of Athens.

Even though we will not take any more stops until we reach Acropolis, we will pass by the former Royale Palace which is now used as the Prime Minister's residence. Outside you will see the famous Evzones guards, dressed in traditional attire from the days of the Greek War of Independence in the early 19^th century. We will continue passing by the Temple of Olympian Zeus, of which a few colossal Doric columns still remain today. Close by we'll see Hadrian's Gate, a Roman triumphal arch located on the Northwest side of the Temple. Only a minute later we will find ourselves in Syntagma Square, the heart of Athens, with the neoclassical building of the Greek Parliament standing on its top and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier just below it.Further down the road we will see in quick succession the Academy of Athens, The University of Athens and the National Library, all exquisite pieces of neoclassical architecture.

It goes without saying that the centerpiece of a tour to Athens can be none other than a visit to the Acropolis, a world-famous symbol of democracy! It is there that we will explore architectural masterpieces of the Golden Age of Pericles, from the Propylaea, to the Temple of Athena Nike, the Erechtheion and of course the Parthenon, a place where 'there is harmony between mater and spirit', a monument that 'restores order in the mind', as ancient Greeks used to say. Our last stop will be the modern Acropolis Museum, with nearly 4,000 exhibits of Hellenism housed inside, including the original Karyatides!

Departure approximately at 08:45 - Return approximately at 13:30

• Professional guide
• All taxes

Not included:

- The entrance fee (20,00 €) to the Acropolis
- The entrance fee (5,00 - 10,00 € depending on season) to the Acropolis Museum
- Your international airfare
- Personal expenses, beverages at lunch and / or dinner
- Customary tips to your drivers, guides and escorts

This tour is a quintessential experience for anyone you wishes to take a guided walk through the heart of Athens. You will feel just like a local, strolling down Athenian alleys while being introduced to a plethora of monuments that have left an indelible mark on the city. We will meet near Syntagma, the main square of Athens, on top of which the House of the Greek Parliament stands. In front of it we will stop to see the Tomb of the Unknown Soldiers and the Evzones in their traditional uniform guarding it. We will continue our pleasant walk through the National Gardens and pass by Zappeion Hall, a palatial building constructed during the late 19^th century. Continuing South, we will walk by the Temple of Olympian Zeus and the nearby Hadrian's Gate, a triumphant arch build during the 2^nd century AD to commemorate the Roman Emperor.

We now find ourselves in the precipice of the area known as Plaka, arguably the most picturesque neighborhood of Athens. We will walk by quaint craft shops and neoclassical houses with the imposing look of Acropolis above us. Nearby we will see the Athenian Agora, the Observatories and the hills of Philipappos and Pnyx. In the street of Dionysiou Areopagitou we will pass by the Odeon of Herodes Atticus, a Roman amphitheater which houses concerts and operas to this day. At the end of the tour, and since you are so close, do not miss the opportunity to visit on your own the Acropolis Museum.

Departure at approximately 09:45 from Amalia Hotel - Tour ends at approximately 13:00 at the Acropolis

• Pick up/Drop off with air-conditioned luxury bus from select spots in Chania
• Visit to the cave of Saint Sophia
• Visit to Elafonisi
• Visit to local village (subject to conditions)
• English Speaking Guide
• Swedish speaking guide available every Wednesday

Not included:

• Personal expenses, extra beverages or meals
• Customary tips to your driver and escort

After we pick you up in the morning from various designated locations around Chania, we will follow the green north coast just before Kastelli and finally reach the rock chapel of Agia Sophia through the village of Topolia. This small church is hidden in a dripstone cave, accessible by a small uphill climb. It dates back to the battles of the Cretans against the Venetians and Turks and was named after a religious icon found wedged
in a rock inside the cave. Magnificent stalactites, stalagmites and pillars cover the largest part of its surface. Neolithic shells and a previously unknown species of insect that
was named Spermophora Topolia were discovered inside the cave. After a short visit to this incredibly interesting site, we will proceed to the main attraction of the tour!

Elafonisi is located on the southwestern most point of Crete and is an oblong, which often seems to be divided into two parts by water, giving the impression of it being a separate island. The protected area of Elafonisi features magnificent natural formations with arguably the most beautiful being the pinkish sand which exists in many places, taking its color from thousands of broken sea shells and corals. The endangered turtles Caretta-Caretta and several rare animals nest on the island and it is strictly forbidden to remove any flora or fauna from the area. The exotic beach with its white and pink sand and turquoise waters is reminiscent of the Caribbean. Near the breaking point of the peninsula, the water does not exceed 1m (3 feet), creating a small lagoon, which can easily be crossed.

The eastern side of the beach, in front of the lagoon, is organized, having umbrellas, showers, lifeguards, snack bars and changing rooms. In Elafonisi, you will have plenty of time to explore the area, swim in the crystal clear waters and even grab a bite to eat! Depending on conditions we may have time to visit a local village as well, before hopping back on the bus that we will take us back to Chania!

• Entrance fees to the Archaeological sites
• Pick up / Drop off from the Athens hotels
• Professional guide
• Entrance fees
• Transport by luxury air-conditioned coach
• Pick up / drop off service from most of the hotels in Athens
• All taxes

Not included:

- Your international airfare
- Personal expenses, beverages at lunch and / or dinner
- Customary tips to your drivers, guides and escorts

After we pick you from selected locations around Athens, we will take the coastal road out of city, enjoying magnificent views of the Saronic Gulf along the way. Our destination is Sounion, the most Southern point of the Attican peninsula. There we will find the Temple of Poseidon, dedicated to the God of the Seas. The Temple was not only a place of worship but an important strategic location that was used as an observatory to warn Athenians of incoming invaders into the Saronic bay. Alongside the Acropolis and the Temple of Aphaia in Aegina, it formed a triangle of observation that kept ancient Athenians safe and solidified the naval prowess of both Athens and Aegina. The Temple also features prominently in various stories of Greek mythology, with perhaps the most well-known being the tragic death of Aegeus, father of Theseus, who threw himself into the sea once he saw his son's ship approach with a black sail on its mast, wrongfully indicating that Theseus had been killed.

We will take a tour of the grounds around the Temple, learn about its rich history, marvel at the stunning views offered by the vantage point and even see the spot in which Lord Byron carved his name in the early 19^th century, before returning to Athens via the same route.

• Pick up/drop off from a designated spot in Chania with an air-conditioned luxury bus
• English speaking guide
• Tour of the Palace of Knossos
• Visit to the city of Heraklion
• All taxes, VAT inclusive

Not Included:

• Entrance fee for Knossos & Heraklion Museum (combined ticket ranging between 13-20 € depending on age and nationality)
• Personal expenses, extra beverages or meals
• Customary tips to your driver and escort
• Museum is not included due to Covid 19 protocols/Optional visit

Early in the morning, we will pick you up from areas around Chania with a luxurious air-conditioned bus and take you to the Palace of Knossos, with a stop for breakfast on the way. In Knossos, ou will take part in a guided tour of the Palace, the most important and well known site of the Minoan civilization. The seat of the legendary king Minos, the
Palace is also connected with thrilling tales, such as the myth of the Minotaur's Labyrinth and the story of Daedalus and Icarus.

The site in Knossos was continuously inhabited from the Neolithic period (7000- 3000 B.C.) and up until Roman times. After its partial destruction in 1450 B.C., Knossos was settled by Mycenaeans from the Greek Mainland. The city flourished again during the Hellenistic period in 67 B.C before it was captured by the Roman Quintus Caecilius Metelus Creticus. Discovered in 1878 through a series of systematic during the early 20^th century, a large section of the Minoan city and its cemeteries has been brought to light.

Once the tour concludes, we will head over to Heraklion, where you will be able to see the exhibits of the Minoans in the city's Archaeological Museum, built on the site of an imposing Venetian friary which was destroyed by an earthquake in 1856.  The museum brings together archaeological finds from all over Crete, covering over 5500 years of the island's history and housing on of the most important collection of Minoan antiquities the world over.

After you've quenched your thirst for history, you will have plenty of free time to explore the modern city of Heraklion and even enjoy some traditional Cretan lunch in one of the Heraklion's numerous restaurants.

At around 15:30 we will depart from Heraklion and make our way back to Chania, with a quick stop for coffee along the way.