The perfect blend of beach relaxation and island-hopping

Day 1: Athens
Arrive at Athens international airport. After clearing immigration and baggage, meet your driver in the arrivals hall, who will be holding a sign with your name & head to the city centre with a private transfer.

Day 2: Travel to Naxos- afternoon tour to Old town, Castle & Portara 
In the morning, transfer to the port of Athens, Piraeus. Embark the boat to Naxos. On arrival meet your driver & head to the hotel. In the afternoon along with your local insider, discover the unique charm of Naxos town under the magical rays of the setting sun. Enjoy a leisurly walk along the narrow streets of the Coast & Old town where your guide will bring to life the Myths and tales of gods. The inspirational walk ends during sunset at the famous Portara which was constructed in antiquity to honor the god Apollo.

Day 3: At leisure for personal sightseeing and relaxation.
The day will be free to enjoy the unique beaches of Naxos like Plaka area or your hotel’s pool and relax.

Day 4:  Day tour to Delos & Mykonos with a guide 
Breakfast at the hotel. Meet your guide and walk to the pier to join the boat to Delos. On arrival at Delos, you will enjoy a full 2h tour of the archaeological site of Delos. As the magic of the site unfolds, experience the power of the ancient Myths & stories. Proceed by boat to Mykonos for a private walking tour to the labyrinth of alleyways of this picturesque town and gain insight into the Cycladic tradition of local whitewashed architecture.

Day 5: Ferry Naxos to Crete 
After breakfast at the hotel, head to the port to join the ferry to Crete Heraklion port. On arrival meet your driver & transfer to your hotel either in one of the amazing, picturesque cities of Crete or a beach resort.

Day 6:  Gortyna-Phaistos Palace-Matala Beach 
After breakfast at the hotel. Meet your driver & guide and visit Gortys (or Gortyna), one of the most significant ancient cities of Crete, with a long history dating back thousands of years. You will be fascinated by St. Titus’ Church, the Chamber of the Law Code, the Odeon and, of course, the natural beauty and the serenity of the landscape: the square with the everlasting gnarled olive trees and the evergreen plane tree, in the shade of which Zeus and Europe had their wedding ceremony. Proceed to Festos (or Phaistos), the Minoan Palace of Festos, one of the most important archaeological sites on Crete. The Minoan Palace of Festos was a robust and thriving city that, not randomly, developed in Messara Plain during prehistoric times, that is, from 6000 BC. up to the 1st century BC., as attested by numerous archaeological findings. Matala has been inhabited since antiquity, but it became world famous when this small fishing village became a mecca for hippies in the 1960s and 1970s. Here there is time to enjoy the crystal waters, the warmth of the sun and your lunch in one of the many small taverns by the sea, while later, as modern hippies, we can explore the prehistoric caves that are carved on the steep rocks of the area.  

Day 7: At leisure
After breakfast, the day is free to enjoy the amazing Cretan beaches.

Day 8: Departure day
Breakfast at the hotel. Included is a private transfer to the airport for your onward flight home.

Every itinerary is fully customisable to your preferred pace, and personal travel style.