Overnight International Flight to Athens, Greece.

Upon arrival to Athens, you will be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel.
Athens is the capital of Greece. It was also at the heart of Ancient Greece, a powerful civilization and empire. It had many fine buildings and was named after Athena, the goddess of wisdom and warfare.

Drive past the neo-classical buildings of the Academy, the University, and the National Library, and on to Omonia Square before moving on to Syntagma or "Constitution Square" (the heart of central Athens). Opposite is the Parliament building where the National Guards (Evzones) in their colorful uniform skirts and pompom shoes guard the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.

See the Pan-Athenian Stadium, the all-white marble stadium where history was made as the site of the first modern Olympic Games. Nearby, the Temple of Zeus is separated from modern Athens by the tall stone structure Hadrian's Arch. Also view the Pnyx (the meeting place for the Assembly of the ancient city of Athens), the Theseum and the Agora with the reconstructed Stoa of Attalos. Then, on to the Acropolis, at the base of which stand the ancient theatres of Dionysos, and the still used Odeon of Herodes Atticus. Opposite is Philopapos Hill offering a magnificent panoramic view of Athens. The highlight is the visit to the Acropolis.

This comprehensive visit will reveal to you the splendor and timeless beauty of the Parthenon as well as its other monuments including the Propylaea, the Temple of Wingless victory, and the Erectheum.

The tour then ends with a visit to the New Acropolis Museum which holds more than 4,000 ancient works, including some of the best surviving classical sculptures that once adorned the Acropolis. The new facility, 21,000 square meters (226,000 square feet) of glass and concrete, was designed by the New York-based architect Bernard Tschumi. The new Acropolis Museum is one of the largest in Europe and houses the archaeological findings related to the Acropolis hill and the Parthenon.
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Today, you will be introduced to Greek cuisine. You will stop for a Greek coffee or herbal tea and visit the central food market. Then, proceed with a cooking course (3-hours) covering a full menu (appetizers, main course, dessert). Finally, you will enjoy a meal made from top end ingredients at a local house.

Tonight, you will enjoy a delicious dinner at Kuzina located on the pedestrian street of Adrianou (approx. 10-minute walk from your hotel). Kuzina has a wonderful terrace with exceptional views to the enlightened Parthenon and Attalos arcade. Experience a Mediterranean cuisine with a modern touch.
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At the appropriate time, you will be met at your hotel and transferred to Piraeus pier to board a speed boat to Santorini. Arrival at Santorini and transferred to your hotel.

Santorini is one of the Cyclades islands in the Aegean Sea. It was devastated by a volcanic eruption in the 16th century BC, forever shaping its rugged landscape. Santorini is instantly recognizable for its whitewashed, cube-shaped buildings adorned with blue accents, steep cliffs and tangerine sunsets that light up the sky and sea.

This afternoon, you will visit two family estate wineries for a unique tasting of distinctive volcanic wines guided by an experienced local guide. You will learn about the unique viticulture and the indigenous grape varietals with a wine tasting of the award-winning wines in 10 different styles. Enjoy a 3-course meal of a prix fixe "Greek Meze-style" menu at a fine local restaurant.
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This morning, you will be accompanied by an expert local guide starting with a scenic tour around the countryside of Santorini. You will also visit Akrotiri pre-historic town and learn about the advanced ancient civilization and walk through the traditional villages to know more about their local culture. Have a unique photographic moment on the marble streets of Oia and stroll on the black beach. Then, you will visit a family owned wine estate for wine tasting & light meal.

At the appropriate time, you will be met at your hotel and transferred to Santorini pier to board a speed boat to Heraklion. Upon arrival to Heraklion, you will be transferred to your hotel in Chania.

Chania is a city on the northwest coast of the Greek island of Crete. It's known for its 14th-century Venetian harbor, narrow streets and waterfront restaurants. At the harbor entrance is a 16th-century lighthouse with Venetian, Egyptian and Ottoman influences. It is a picturesque town worth getting to know, where you'll almost certainly stay longer than you intended, enjoying tasty food, the wonderful harbor, old buildings and many more. Chania is also one of the two places you are most likely to see on arriving in Crete.
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This morning, you will visit the local food market, taste Cretan cheese, olives, olive oil and proceed for the cooking lesson in the outskirts of Chania at an authentic venue.

This afternoon, enjoy a private city tour by visiting Chania’s highlights which includes the Venetian Fortifications, the Synagogue, the Turkish Quarters and many more.

At the appropriate time, you will be met at your hotel and transferred to Chania airport for your flight to Athens. Upon arrival to Athens, connect with your flight home.