Greek Island Getaway: Crete & Santorini
11 days, 4 cities | From $2,559 before flights | Estimated biweekly payments as low as $60
Which trip type is right for you?
Essential: Room with 3+ other travelers in conveniently located hostels. For social butterflies who thrive on meeting other people.
Plus: Stay with just one other person in 3- or 4-star hotels. Perfect for couples or anyone who enjoys recharging in their own space.
Why go?
In Greece, island life is real life and real life is gooood. From the ancient ruins and stunning beaches of Crete to the natural and manmade beauty of Santorini, this trip is 11 days of saying “whoa.”
What you'll get
- Round-trip flights & airport transfers (or book 'em yourself)
- 8 nights in handpicked accommodations
- 1 night aboard a ferry from Athens to Chania
- 9 breakfasts
- 3 dinners
- Expert Tour Director
- 24/7 support
- 3 ferry rides across the Aegean
- Insider tour of Athens with local guide
Picture yourself
- Channeling ancient gods and goddesses at the Acropolis
- Catching rays at world-famous beaches in Crete
- People watching at a traditional taverna
- Posing in front of the cotton-candy Santorini sunset
- Savoring the fresh, local ingredients of Greek cuisine
Itinerary
Day 1: Overnight flight
Board your overnight flight to Athens, the cradle of Western Civilization and one of the oldest cities in the world. NBD.
Day 2: Arrive in Athens + Welcome Dinner
Welcome to Athens! 2,500 years ago, it was kind of a happening place, and still is today—with fewer people in togas walking around.
- Meet an EF representative and fellow travelers as they arrive at the airport.
- Transfer to your hotel to check in and check out your room.
- Get acquainted with Athens on a brief walk around the city with your Tour Director.
- Enjoy a Welcome Dinner of local cuisine and drinks with your group.
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Accommodations
We handpick every accommodation and focus on locations and properties where local culture is at your doorstep. Specific accommodations will vary based on your departure date, but these are frequently used properties for this tour.
Flights
When you include flights with your trip, our dedicated team of experts will handle all the details, so your travel experience is as seamless as possible. Just select your dates and airport to see pricing.
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Reviews
Showing 1-6 of 24 traveler reviews
Went on this tour with a couple friends and my cousin. Of the group I went with, it was everyone’s second EF trip and one persons first. Going in with the lowest of expectations, we all have nothing but great things to say. This trip went BEYOND my expectations and I wouldn’t...
The Greek Island Getaway with Kyri was an amazing first trip with EF Ultimate Break! I definitely was bitten by the travel bug and will be going on another trip soon. I can’t recommend Kyri enough tho, he was absolutely great, organized and planned additional adventures for us....
This trip was so wonderful, with every detail planned out very well. Our TD, Kyri, was the perfect guide with great local knowledge. He is originally from Heraklion, which made it so much more special to visit and see through his eyes. Chania was my favorite place we visited on...
This was my first trip traveling with EF and I couldn’t have asked for a better experience. Our guide Vasi was incredibly knowledgeable and gave us the best recommendations. Crete was the highlight of the trip in my opinion, no words to describe how amazing it was. I can’t...
Loved all the beaches and the Greek mythology aspects our tour director Vasi was so sweet and worked so hard to make sure everything was in order and that we always had something fun to do definitely worth it!
I loved this tour so much, Kyri was a phenomenal tour director and had a great passion for his homeland and sharing it with us. Crete is a beautiful island and this tour allows you to visit many corners of it. This trip was perfect for a mix of vacation (beach days, amazing...
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