Marinescu party of 2
Description
This trip is designed specifically for you, based on your individual needs and preferences and on what we said over the phone. We'll take care of everything so that you can relax and enjoy yourself without worrying about a thing.
I really hope you will enjoy it! It will be a fantastic experience!
Itinerary
( 11 days )Your tour’s schedule in detail:
Arrive in Chania.
Upon arrival in Chania, you will be met and transferred to your hotel, where you will spend the next three nights. Balance of the day is at leisure.
Overnight in Chania.
Scuba diving plus snorkeling plus boat trip
Explore crystal clear waters in a majestic location!
Duration 5 hours
In this program after the theoretical training that you will have in our dive center, you are going to do a very nice boat trip with two different stops at Agios Onoufrios area.
At the first stop you have the chance to get a unique snorkeling experience in a cave, for about an hour and then we go in an open water area with full of marine life, sponges, corals, fishes, some turtles and lot more, where you are going to dive. It is also a suitable program for you and your family or your friends where you can be all together in the same boat trip and some of you want to dive and some want to do only snorkeling! Please keep in mind: Every scuba or snorkeling experience we offer, depends on the weather conditions, so sometimes the program and the diving places might change.
Offered in Greek, English, German and Spanish. Important Let us know while booking your accommodation location/address. Thank you. Included: • Transfer from your hotel/Villa/house to the dive center and back • Full diving and snorkeling equipment • Land instructions for about 30 minutes • Boat trip • Guided Snorkeling • Water and Snack during the break • Diving Insurance • Small groups, 2-3 divers per instructor
Overnight in Chania.
Samaria Gorge Hike
Samaria Gorge Hiking info
[Verified Sustainable Experiences Active Adventures]
Description: One of the most famous places to see on Crete is the Samaria Gorge, Europe’s largest gorge. This National Park is 18kms long with unbelievable natural beauty. The gorge is rich with many endemic flowers & herbs with crystal clear spring water flowing from the mountains. – you can even refill your water bottles with it! Itinerary - The trip starts with an early pick up from the nearest point to your accommodation (between 05.30 -06.30) and drive through the mountains passing the plateau of Omalos to the wooden stairs at the start of the gorge Arrival at approx. 07.30 The walk should take at least 6-7 hours (if walk slowly & look around to enjoy) You can refill your water bottles during the walk at the specific springs. Once finished, ample time for a swim in the Lybian Sea & have lunch [not included] at a taverna in Agia Roumeli. In the evening hours the ferry boat leaves for Sougia Coach ride from Sougia to the north coast. Arrival back at the pick-up point at approximately 20:00-20.30
PLEASE NOTE: As this tour involves walking through a gorge, trekking shoes are recommended as well as light clothing, please do not forget your towel, swimming suit, sunglasses, and sun cream & hat. We suggest only to carry 1 bottle of water, as you can fill it up in different points of the gorge. Verified Sustainable Experiences Active Adventures Duration +10 hours Included: personal pick up and drop off with flexible start time private tour with a mountain guide/escort transfers in fully air-conditioned car/van entrance ticket to the gorge boat trip ticket Agia Roumeli- Sfakia all taxes
Not included: food and drinks
Overnight in Chania.
Chania - Knossos Palace - Heraklion
We leave Chania today to go to Heraklion.
Heraklion is the largest city and the administrative capital of the island of Crete. It is one of the largest cities in Greece. The Venetians improved on the ditch of the city by building enormous fortifications, most of which are still in place.
One the way we will visit Knossos Palace
Visit Knossos and step back in time and some 4000 years, to 2000 BC. Knossos and her Palace, famous throughout the world through the myths of Europa, the Minotaur, the Labyrinth and Theseus, Daedalus and Ikarus, will open us a window to the most ancient civilization of Europe and its reality you can’t miss.
Overnight in Heraklion
Heraklion to Santorini
This morning you will be transferred to Heraklion port for the hydrofoil to Santorini.
Upon arrival you will be transferred to your hotel.
Overnight in Santorini
Morning hike “The Caldera Trail” from Fira to Oia, the most scenic hike on the island of Santorini.
[Maximum number of people: 10]
The path starts from the capital city of the island, Fira, it will lead you to Oia walking through the villages of Firostefani and Imerovigli. The greater part of the path is on the rim of the Caldera. Following this path affords a gorgeous view to the famous volcano and the Aegean Sea and allows visitors to see the four most important villages of the island.
Includes:
- Experienced English speaking hiking guide
- Snacks & refreshments
- Transfer from / to the hotel
- All taxes
Estimated time: 3 hours (hiking time) The total time can reach 4-4,5 hours with some brakes in between (to take pictures, enjoy some snacks). Short walking tour in Oia included.
Length: 10,16 Km – 6miles (asphalt road 12%, dirt road 12%, path 71%)
Height gain: 336m
Height loss: 458m
Max altitude: 336m Min altitude 130m
Activity level: 2/5 Easy / Moderate
Suitable for people of most ages – excluding young children – who are in general good condition. No experience is necessary, but participants should be in good health and comfortable walking or standing for extended periods of time.
Overnight in Santorini
Sunset Caldera Cruise
Duration: ± 5 hours
This cruise performs a small group (up to 14 persons) experience. Creating a sense of elegance, the Lagoon 450, stands out for the combination of comfort, luxury, and performance.
All-inclusive cruise around Santorini, with dinner and complimentary drinks!
Inclusions:
- Round trip transportation from your hotel (or a nearby accessible point) and back with minibus.
- Greek menu prepared on the spot (Greek salad, shrimp saganaki, grilled chicken and pork skewers, roasted vegetables, pasta with red sauce, stuffed vine leaves, vegetarian meal)
- Drinks (soft drinks, white local wine, beer, water)
- Snorkeling equipment, floating devices (ask the crew)
- Towels (to be returned to the crew)
- Map with extensive info about the island (ask the crew)
- English speaking crew
- Leaflet with safety instructions on board in En/Fr/Es/Ch/Kr (ask the crew)
- WC & facilities for washing seawater off (ask the crew)
Overnight in Santorini.
Santorini to Mykonos
Transfer to Santorini's port for departure on the hydrofoil to Mykonos.
Upon arrival you will be transferred to your hotel.
Overnight in Mykonos.
Mykonos - Delos
Today we will visit the sacred island of Delos.
It's the birthplace of Apollo and Artemis, two of the most important gods in Greek mythology. Plus, it's home to some amazing archaeological ruins that you won't find anywhere else!
Overnight in Mykonos.
Mykonos at leisure
Today enjoy the island of Mykonos on your own pace.
Overnight in Mykonos
Departure
Today you will be transferred to Mykonos airport for departure, back home!
Wear
Casual dressing.
Most sites in Greece involve extended walking and/or slippery surfaces.
Therefore we strongly suggest wearing comfortable sturdy shoes.
Sunscreen, hat and water are also good “travel companions”.
Difficulty
Due to extend walking and slippery surfaces please inform us if you have walking disabilities or using a wheelchair before booking this tour.
Included
In Crete:
- Round trip private transfers by deluxe a/c vehicles and English-speaking professional driver.
- 3 nights’ accommodation at the 3-star hotel Kydon or similar, in classic room including breakfast and all current taxes except the accommodation tax Euro 1.50 per night to be paid directly to the hotel
- 1 night accommodation at the 4-star hotel Olive Green in a popular classic room including breakfast and all current taxes except the accommodation tax Euro 3 per night to be paid directly to the hotel
- Small group shared Scuba diving experience - see attached document for details
- Private escorted hike the Samaria Gorge.
Included: personal pick up and drop off with flexible start time private tour with a mountain guide/escort, transfers in fully air-conditioned car/van entrance ticket to the gorge boat trip ticket Agia Roumeli- Sfakia all taxes
Not included: food and drinks
- Private transfer from Chania to Heraklion by deluxe a/c vehicles and English-speaking professional driver.
- Private guiding at the site of Knossos Palace including the entrance fees,
In Santorini:
- Round trip private transfers by deluxe a/c vehicles and English-speaking professional driver.
- 3 nights’ accommodation at the hotel Philippion hotel or similar, in a double room including breakfast and all current taxes except the accommodation tax Euro 0,50 per night to be paid directly to the hotel.
- Small group share Hike the caldera path [see attachment for details]
- Small group shared Sunset catamaran cruise [see attachment for details]
In Mykonos *:
- Round trip private transfers by deluxe a/c vehicles and English-speaking professional driver.
- 3 nights’ accommodation at the hotel Makis place or similar, in a standard room [Basic Twin room, located on the ground floor with NO balcony, terrace or patio. This air-conditioned room comes with a TV, Mini fridge, hairdryer, safe deposit box, and a private bathroom with shower] including breakfast and all current taxes except the accommodation tax Euro 1,50 per night to be paid directly to the hotel.
- Shared half day tour to Delos including:
- The whole trip and guide from Mykonos to Delos
- Entrance to the archaeological site in Delos
- Authorized tourist guide
- Wireless tour guide system
- Skip the line at Delos site
Hydrofoil tickets:
Above rates also include hydrofoil tickets in aircraft type economy seats from Heraklion to Santorini and from Santorini to Mykonos.
Not Included
- Travel Insurance
- Tips
- Personal expenses
- Accommodation tax [click for details] .
- Anything not clearly stated above as included