11-Day Luxuries of Greece in Winter

Yacht in a private cove in the Greek Islands.

What to expect on this itinerary

This 11-day Greece tour of Athens, Crete, and Thessaloniki leaves little to the imagination as a series of guided excursions and leisurely days offer you a balanced approach to exploring this country. Perhaps, no better ambassador exists for the colorful history and culture of the Mediterranean world than Greece. By the time the sun sets on your visit, lifelong memories will be just one of the many treasures you enjoy.

Countries Visited

Greece

Places Visited

Athens, Crete, Thessaloniki

Suggested Duration

11 Days

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Day 1

Athens – The Beating Heart of Greece

Romantic temples and ancient ruins will be yours to enjoy on your visit to the Greek capital. Athens is considered to be the birthplace of democracy as well as a host of other fundamental political and cultural pillars of the Western world. A transfer will meet you at the airport today, and as you make your way from the outskirts of Athens to the city center, the buildings will get progressively older around you until you see the ancient roots of this modern metropolis. An evening at your leisure awaits you upon arrival at your hotel.

What's Included:

Accommodation
Transfer
Day 2

Athens – Through the Athenian Ages

Day 3

Crete – Wine Tasting Experience

Day 4

Crete – Plunge into Greek Paradise

Day 5

Crete – Greece's Gastronomic Greatness

Day 6

Thessaloniki – Orientation in Macedonia

Day 7

Thessaloniki – Flavors of the Gulf

Day 8

Thessaloniki – Charting Your Own Course

Day 9

Thessaloniki – A Variety of Options

Day 10

Athens – Basking in Thermal Bliss

Day 11

Athens – Departure

Trip Highlights

  • Munch your way through a guided food tour, during which the various flavors of Greece's famous wine and cheese traditions will be yours to enjoy
  • Stand in the shadow of the Parthenon, where ancient Greeks once worshipped their gods and constructed vast temples in their honor
  • Scan the horizon from atop the Acropolis, where you will be able to enjoy thrilling panoramas and exquisite architecture
  • Witness the proud traditions of Cretan ceramics on a trip to an artisan's workshop where the workmen will happily demonstrate their skill at pottery
  • Stroll the scenic beauty of Chania at sunset as the light casts a pink hue on the Aegean sea and the whitewashed neighborhoods of this charming village
  • Plunge into the vibrant culture of Thessaloniki on a tour of the city center, including the charming open-air markets where you can practice your bargaining skills
  • Bask in the thermal bliss of a relaxing visit to the Pozar Baths where visitors have access to any number of massages, treatments, or pools
  • Chart your own course through this Greek environment on a leisurely that presents you with a variety of active options
  • Take to the streets on an evening in Thessaloniki to see the famous Greek nightlife on display through the late-night restaurants, convivial bars, and thrilling clubs

Starting Price

$10,600 per person (excluding international flights)

Your Zicasso trip is fully customizable, and this sample itinerary is a starting place for your travel plans. Actual costs are dynamic, and your selection of accommodations and activities, your season of travel, and other such variables will bring this budget guideline up or down. Throughout your planning experience with your Zicasso specialist, your itinerary is designed around your budget. You can book your trip when you are satisfied with every detail. Planning your trip with a Zicasso travel specialist is a free service.

What's Included

  • Accommodations
  • In-country transportation
  • Some or all activities and tours
  • Expert trip planning
  • 24x7 support during your trip

Your final trip cost will vary based on your selected accommodations, activities, meals, and other trip elements that you opt to include.

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Erik W.
Greece Tour Review: Athens, Santorini, Chania, Acropolis, Boat Ride, Wine Tasting, Local Cuisine, History, 8 Nights

Hello, Zicasso and our travel company. We cannot say enough good things about our trip to Greece and the excellent service from you!

Our travel agent was our primary contact for the majority of the planning of the trip and we had excellent assistance from her team. All of them were fantastic in every way, providing us assurance that we were listened to for what we wanted. They also provided us well-informed guidance on what we did not know, but needed to make the best decisions for our trip. They were genuinely invested in us having a memorable experience with their caring tone and patience, especially being available to answer our questions, and always doing it promptly and thoroughly.

Our trip was absolutely seamless! We had a daily update the day prior via WhatsApp for the next day's agenda. All transfers were on time and courteous hosts educated us about Greece and got to know us personally. They supported us throughout the trip with restaurant recommendations and coordinating any other interests we had. For example, on our free day in Santorini, they helped us coordinate a day at the black-sand beach, which was relaxing and beautiful.

We absolutely loved Greece, from the charming streets of Chania to the deep, navy blue Aegean Sea on our day boat trip seeing all of Santorini and the bustling city of Athens, with the Acropolis and its rich history dating back to 2500 BC. And of course, the delicious fresh food wherever we were!

It was a fantastic, memorable experience for our family in a beautiful place that we will cherish. Thanks for all your team's work in making it so enjoyable and easy for our family! We will be sharing the experience we had with you with our friends, family, and co-workers, encouraging them to use your excellent services!

Thanks again.

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Neil G.
Greece Trip Review: Santorini, Acropolis, Catamaran Cruise, Food Tour, Cooking Class, 16-Day Trip

We had a wonderful trip, one of the best we have ever taken. The travel company was excellent, responsive, efficient, and always available to answer any questions.

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Sheri G.
Greece Travel Review: Naxos, Santorini, Athens, Sunset Cruise, Food Tour, Culture, 9 Nights

We had the most amazing trip to Greece, thanks to Zicasso's travel company! We spent time on Naxos, Santorini, and in Athens. The boutique hotels they booked for us were, in my opinion, five-star hotels. They were located in great, beautiful locations, the rooms were clean and spacious, and the staff at each were friendly and helpful. They also planned the perfect excursions for us based on information I shared about our family prior to the trip.

The biggest compliment I have for the travel company is how responsive and helpful they were prior to and throughout the whole trip. Due to a significant delay in our international flight, we were going to miss our connecting flight to Naxos. They rebooked us before we even arrived in Athens, taking the stress of missing that flight away. I reached out throughout the trip with questions or to ask for help with reservations, and they always responded immediately. I could relax and enjoy because they took care of everything. I would not hesitate to recommend them when planning a trip to Greece!

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Mary R.
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We had exceptional service from Zicasso's tour agency and its staff.

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Sandra B.
Greece Tour Review: Athens, Dodecanese Islands, Private Driver, Sailboat Ride, 11-Night Trip

This was a fantastic experience with Zicasso's tour operator. From the help with the initial planning to the communication before and during the trip, everything was first class. It was so helpful to know what was coming next and have a driver to take us there and back.

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Courtney M.
Greece Honeymoon Review: Santorini, Athens, Heraklion, Acropolis, ATV Tour, Private Drivers, 13-Day Trip

Working with Zicasso's travel expert was one of the best decisions we made while planning our honeymoon to Greece. She was incredibly easy to work with and we were so grateful that she personally greeted us at the airport in Athens. She took care of everything—from transportation and excursions to recommending and booking restaurants for our free days. We also had 24/7 access to support via WhatsApp, which made everything seamless.

I honestly can't express how perfectly the trip went. If I could change one thing, it would be having the same driver in each location—only because we loved getting to know them and wished we had more time with each one!

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