Athens - Heraklion (Crete) - Kos Island by Air
❮Athens - Heraklion (Crete) - Kos Island by Air
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This 9 night sample itinerary includes:
- Hotel for 3 nights in Athens
- Flight from Athens to Heraklion
- Hotel for 3 nights in Heraklion
- Flight from Heraklion to Kos Island
- Hotel for 3 nights in Kos Island
This vacation package through Greece will show you exactly why it is such a famous European destination. Begin in Athens, the cradle of Civilization steeped in Mythology, then catch a flight to Heraklion on Crete Island with the Minoan Palace of Knossos, charming villages and beaches. Lastly, fly to Kos Island, birthplace of Hippocrates, green and lush with lovely beaches and pretty villages. This is a flexible vacation package. Select your number of nights in each city, desired hotel and activities.
Flexible Itinerary
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Athens
Day 1Arrive to Athens
Overnight in AthensDay 2Overnight in AthensDay 3Overnight in AthensDay 4Departing from Athens
Transportation to next city by: Regional Air -
Crete Island - Heraklion
Day 4Arrive to Crete Island - Heraklion
Overnight in Crete Island - HeraklionDay 5Overnight in Crete Island - HeraklionDay 6Overnight in Crete Island - HeraklionDay 7Departing from Crete Island - Heraklion
Transportation to next city by: Regional Air -
Kos Island
Day 7Arrive to Kos Island
Overnight in Kos IslandDay 8Overnight in Kos IslandDay 9Overnight in Kos IslandDay 10Departing from Kos Island
Greece
Greece is THE land of ancient sites and architectural treasures: the Acropolis in Athens, the amphitheater of Epidaurus, the reconstructed palace at Knossos, the belly button of the cosmos at Delphi, fallen columns galore on the sacred island of Delos, and frescoed Minoan palaces on Crete. But don't expect a visit there to be a sober study of the ancient world, the Greek propensity for partying dates back to Dionysus. Then there are 1400 islands to explore. Greece is much more than what you were taught at school or the predictable summer image of glorious sunsets and sandy beaches.
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Athens
Athens captures the heart of its visitors. It's the capital city, vibrant and exciting, worldly and chic, a city that attacks the senses. It offers art, culture, world-class museums, charming neighborhoods, exceptional food, lively people and glorious ancient gems such as the Acropolis and the iconic Parthenon. This city has it all and we promise you, it won't disappoint.
Explore the Acropolis, Parthenon, Temple of Nike, Hadrian's Gate, National Archaeological Museum, Greek Ancient Art Museum, Byzantine Museum, Temple of Poseidon, The Plaka, Syntagma Square, House of Parliament and so much more! -
Crete Island - Heraklion
Founded in 824 AD by an Arabic Muslim people, Heraklion is home to the world's only comprehensive collection of Minoan artifacts. It has magnificent fortified walls and several other testimonies to the Venetians' time of power. Heraklion is close to the ruins of the palace of Knossos, which in Minoan times was the biggest centre of population on Crete. Home to Crete's largest city, Heraklion, as well as immense ruins scattered throughout the region, this prefecture draws attention from history lovers and young travelers looking for the island's nightlife. Minoan Palaces of Knossos and Phaistos Palace, archaeological site of Gortyn, Heraklion Archaeological Museum, Cretaquarium, Fortress of Koules, The Caves of Matala, lovely beaches, charming villages and so much more.
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Kos Island
Birthplace of Hippocrates, green and lush with lovely beaches, pretty villages, fascinating archaeological sites and a great nightlife, Kos Island sits in the middle of the Dodecanese chain of Greek islands that hug the Turkish coastline between Rhodes in the south and Patmos in the north just 3 nautical miles from Asia Minor coast. Kos is long and thin, about 28 miles by 7 miles and it is mostly flat and low-lying, especially in the north and west. The lack of hills has helped to make cycling very popular and there is no end of bicycle rental outlets and even some dedicated cycling roads between the big hotels. The capital is also called Kos and it's both an historical and modern town - with many archaeological sites opened in the streets and many resorts along the coasts. Visit and explore The sanctuary of Asclepios (Asclepieion), Roman Odeon of Kos, Casa Romana, Church of St. John the Baptist, The Castle of Antimachia, Castle and Old Town of Pyli, The cave of White Stone, Temple of Hercules, Ancient Agora, Castle of Neratzia, Charming villages and glorious beaches.
Explore the Acropolis, Parthenon, Temple of Nike, Hadrian's Gate, National Archaeological Museum, Greek Ancient Art Museum, Byzantine Museum, Temple of Poseidon, The Plaka, Syntagma Square, House of Parliament and so much more!
Minoan Palaces of Knossos and Phaistos Palace, archaeological site of Gortyn, Heraklion Archaeological Museum, Cretaquarium, Fortress of Koules, The Caves of Matala, lovely beaches, charming villages and so much more.
Visit and explore The sanctuary of Asclepios (Asclepieion), Roman Odeon of Kos, Casa Romana, Church of St. John the Baptist, The Castle of Antimachia, Castle and Old Town of Pyli, The cave of White Stone, Temple of Hercules, Ancient Agora, Castle of Neratzia, Charming villages and glorious beaches.