Luxury Greece Tours

Highlights of Greece
(12 days)
Athens, Mykonos, Santorini, Crete

A Week in Greece
(7 days)
Athens, Mykonos, Santorini

Best of Greece
(10 Days)
Athens, Mykonos, Santorini

Greece: City & Sea
(8 days)
Athens & Delphi, Santorini

Greece by Yacht
(14 Days)
Mykonos with Delos & Rhenia, Paros with Antiparos & Ios, Santorini, Porto Heli with Hydra & Spetses, Athens

Exclusive Greece
(10 days)
Athens, Santorini, Porto Heli

Classical Greece
(8 days)
Athens & Delphi, Kalambaka & Meteora, Thessaloniki

Best of Crete
(9 days)
Chania, Elounda

Family Tour of Greece
(9 days)
Athens, Santorini, Crete

Romantic Greece
(10 days)
Athens, Mykonos, Santorini

Essence of Greece
(12 days)
Athens, Rhodes, Santorini, Crete

Peloponnese in Depth
(12 days)
Athens & Corinth, Patras & Olympia, Costa Navarino, Monemvasia & Nafplio, Porto Heli with Mycenae & Epidaurus

Insider Greece
(12 days)
Athens, Paros & Antiparos, Naxos, Santorini

Journey Through Greece
(15 days)
Athens, Mykonos, Santorini, Crete, Porto Heli

Multi-country Tours

Highlights of Italy & Greece
(16 Days)
Venice, Florence & Tuscany, Rome, Athens, Mykonos, Santorini

Highlights of Greece & Turkey
(16 days)
Athens, Mykonos, Santorini, Istanbul, Cappadocia, Izmir & Ephesus

Culinary Tour of Greece & Turkey
(10 days)
Athens, Crete, Istanbul

Best of Croatia & Greece
(14 Days)
Split, Hvar with Pakleni Islands & Korcula, Dubrovnik & Elafiti Islands, Athens, Santorini

Best of Crete

(9 Days - Departs Daily on a Private Basis)
Chania, Elounda

This private luxury tour of Crete features the most interesting historic towns, major archaeological sites and museums; tastings of renowned Cretan olive oil and wine; the most beautiful Cretan landscapes; and leisure time at a luxurious seaside resort.

Begin in western Crete at the historic seaside town of Chania. During private touring, explore cobblestone backstreets and see the interesting mix of architecture that reflects the island’s Venetian and Turkish occupations, such as the Venetian Harbor, Venetian lighthouse, minarets and the Mosque of the Janissaries. Also get a sense of the local lifestyle at the covered market and take an excursion to the Aptera archaeological site in the hills outside the city. Other touring options in Chania include visiting local churches, the synagogue and various museums.

One day, take a private excursion into the rolling hills to an olive estate for a private tour and olive oil tasting. Also visit a winery to sample some of Crete’s best wines. Another day, enjoy a private excursion to spectacular Samaria Gorge and the coast along southern Crete for hiking and relaxing amid beautiful mountain and seaside scenery.

Continue to eastern Crete and the resort town of Elounda. En route, if desired, stop in Rethymnon, a seaside town with an old Venetian quarter. Continue to the monumental Palace of Knossos, a sprawling archaeological site that was the center of the great Minoan civilization until around 1400 B.C. and the Heraklion Archaeological Museum, which has an impressive and extensive collection of Minoan artifacts.

During private touring around Elounda, visit the village of Kritsa to see Byzantine frescoes and browse for local crafts, explore the ruins of the Doric city of Lato perched in the beautiful hills, and take a boat to Spinalonga, an atmospheric island with a ruined fort and a fascinating history. There will also be time to relax at your luxurious seaside resort and enjoy the shops and restaurants in the charming nearby beach town.

Upon request, Artisans of Leisure can arrange additional activities such as a cooking class focused on Cretan recipes, a tour of the Minoan Palace of Malia, or a visit to Lassithi to see the cave where the Greek god Zeus was born.

Itinerary Overview
Day 1

Arrive Chania

Private arrival transfer to hotel for 4 nights

Day 2

Chania & environs

Full-day private tour, including Aptera archaeological site

Day 3

Chania & environs

Full-day private excursion to an olive estate and winery for tours and tastings

Day 4

Chania & southern Crete

Full-day private excursion to Samaria Gorge and southern Crete

Day 5

Chania – Elounda

Private transfer to Elounda for 4 nights with touring of Rethymnon and/or Palace of Knossos en route

Day 6

Elounda & environs

Full-day private excursion to local villages and archaeological sites

Day 7

Elounda & Spinalonga

Privately guided excursion to the island of Spinalonga

Day 8

Elounda

At leisure at resort

Day 9

Depart Crete

Private airport transfer


Hotels
Chania: Domes Zeen Chania or Chania Flair Boutique Hotel
Elounda:

Rosewood Blue Palace or Daios Cove


Cost
$13,380 Per person (based on four travelers/two rooms)
$18,070 Per person (based on two travelers/double occupancy)

Luxury Greece Tours

Highlights of Greece
(12 days)
Athens, Mykonos, Santorini, Crete

A Week in Greece
(7 days)
Athens, Mykonos, Santorini

Best of Greece
(10 Days)
Athens, Mykonos, Santorini

Greece: City & Sea
(8 days)
Athens & Delphi, Santorini

Greece by Yacht
(14 Days)
Mykonos with Delos & Rhenia, Paros with Antiparos & Ios, Santorini, Porto Heli with Hydra & Spetses, Athens

Exclusive Greece
(10 days)
Athens, Santorini, Porto Heli

Classical Greece
(8 days)
Athens & Delphi, Kalambaka & Meteora, Thessaloniki

Best of Crete
(9 days)
Chania, Elounda

Family Tour of Greece
(9 days)
Athens, Santorini, Crete

Romantic Greece
(10 days)
Athens, Mykonos, Santorini

Essence of Greece
(12 days)
Athens, Rhodes, Santorini, Crete

Peloponnese in Depth
(12 days)
Athens & Corinth, Patras & Olympia, Costa Navarino, Monemvasia & Nafplio, Porto Heli with Mycenae & Epidaurus

Insider Greece
(12 days)
Athens, Paros & Antiparos, Naxos, Santorini

Journey Through Greece
(15 days)
Athens, Mykonos, Santorini, Crete, Porto Heli

Multi-country Tours

Highlights of Italy & Greece
(16 Days)
Venice, Florence & Tuscany, Rome, Athens, Mykonos, Santorini

Highlights of Greece & Turkey
(16 days)
Athens, Mykonos, Santorini, Istanbul, Cappadocia, Izmir & Ephesus

Culinary Tour of Greece & Turkey
(10 days)
Athens, Crete, Istanbul

Best of Croatia & Greece
(14 Days)
Split, Hvar with Pakleni Islands & Korcula, Dubrovnik & Elafiti Islands, Athens, Santorini

Testimonials

Thank you so much for arranging so many fantastic experiences during our trip to Greece. We were absolutely impressed by the quality and meticulous attention to detail on all aspects of the tour.
~ R.H., New York, NY

Our Greece and Turkey trip was a great experience. Accommodations were first class all the way. Our private sunset boat tour in Santorini was exceptional and a highlight.
~ C.M., McAllen, Texas

Another great trip with Artisans of Leisure! Greece and Turkey were just unbelievable. Guides were GREAT. All drivers were phenomenal. 
~ P.R., Laguna Niguel, CA

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