About this trip
Off the postcard, into the real Greece
Nine nights for the traveller who finds Santorini-Mykonos too photographed — Athens + Meteora (cliff-top monasteries dating to the 14th century) + Crete (Minoan ruins, Chania's Venetian harbour, Samaria Gorge walk, and the country's best seafood). Trains to Meteora from Athens, flights to Crete from Athens. Hire car for Crete's 4 days is bundled.
Cultural travellersHistory enthusiastsWalking-light couples
Why this one
- Athens 2 + Meteora 2 + Crete 5 (Chania + Heraklion)
- Meteora monastery sunset tour
- Knossos Minoan palace
- Samaria Gorge walking option
- Chania harbour Venetian quarter
Day by day
The itinerary.
Experiences in this trip
Hand-picked and led by locals — woven into your itinerary, and bookable on their own.
Day 2
Oia Caldera Sunset Walking Tour
tour · 3h · Oia, Santorini
From
₹5,800/pp
Day 4
Private Santorini Caldera Sunset Sail
experience · 5h · Santorini, Greece
From
₹22,000/pp
Day 7
Acropolis & Ancient Athens Private Tour
tour · 5h · Acropolis, Athens
From
₹6,200/pp
Day 9
After-Hours Private Acropolis & Museum Tour
tour · 4h · Acropolis, Athens
From
₹14,500/pp
What’s included
- Return economy flights ex Delhi / Mumbai / Bengaluru (Emirates / Qatar via Doha/Dubai)
- Schengen visa processing assistance
- All airport / ferry / inter-island transfers (private)
- Daily breakfast at hotels
- English-speaking guide on city tour days
- 24×7 on-trip support
- 2 nights Athens 4-star + 2 Meteora 4-star + 2 Chania boutique + 3 Heraklion 4-star
- Train Athens → Kalambaka (Meteora)
- Meteora monastery guided tour + sunset tour
- Athens → Crete flight + 4-day hire car in Crete
- Knossos Minoan palace guided
- Acropolis + Museum guided
Not included
- Lunches and dinners not specified
- Personal expenses
- Optional activities not listed
- Tips (round-up restaurants, €1–€2/drink at beach clubs)
- Travel insurance (~₹2,200/person — Schengen-required, we arrange)
- Anything not listed under Inclusions
- Samaria Gorge guided walk (~€50/person)
- Crete winery tour
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 60 days out; 50% refund 30–59 days; no refund inside 30 days. Caldera-view suites in peak season (Jun–Sep) require 90-day cancellation.
Transparent pricing
Where the money goes.
- Return economy flightsEmirates / Qatar ex India₹85,000
- 2 Athens + 2 Meteora + 2 Chania + 3 HeraklionMid-tier throughout₹1,10,000
- 2 internal flights + Athens-Meteora trainCrete leg + Meteora train₹18,000
- 4-day Crete car hireCompact with insurance₹22,000
- Guided tours + KnossosAcropolis + Meteora + Knossos₹30,000
- Schengen visa + transfersThroughout₹15,000
- 10% service bufferEditorial display buffer₹34,000
- Total₹3,74,000
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