Explore Greece’s incomparable capital of Athens and explore millennia of history. Then visit Crete, the largest island, known for important archaeological sites, lovely beaches, and charming villages.

This itinerary features More Moments activities included with your package.

Self-guided tour | 9 days| 7 nights

Trip Highlights | Greece

Athens - Crete

Inclusions

• Round-trip flights to Athens (if the Flight & Hotel package option is chosen)
• 7 nights of accommodation 
• 7 breakfasts
• Airport transfers in Athens and Crete
• Round-trip flight between Athens and Heraklion, Crete
• 1 More Moments activity included:
• Half-day tour to the Acropolis and the New Acropolis Museum
• Earn extra Aeroplan® points per member on this tour

Day 1 | Depart Canada

• Fly to Athens.

Day 2 | Welcome to Athens

• Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel and check in, where you will spend the next two nights. Spend the rest of the day exploring Athens at your own pace.

Day 3 | Athens: Sightseeing

• Enjoy a half-day sightseeing tour of the city, including the magnificent Acropolis.

More Moments Activities Included

•  The Acropolis and the New Acropolis Museum
• Visit the site of the first Olympic Games and then make stops along highlights of the Acropolis, like the Temple of Athena Nike and the Parthenon. End the tour with the New Acropolis Museum.
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•  Meal(s): Breakfast

Day 4 | Athens - Crete

• Enjoy your breakfast before heading off to the airport to board the flight to Heraklion for your 4-night stay. Transfer to your hotel and check in, then spend the rest of your afternoon relaxing and admiring the island.
•  Meal(s): Breakfast

Day 5-7 | Crete: At Leisure

• After breakfast, explore this mystical, pure, and generous island south of the Aegean Sea.
• Meal(s): Breakfast

($) Optional Activities

•  Out & About - Suggested Itinerary
• Relax at the beach, visit the renowned archaeological site of the Palace of Knossos ($), a cradle of Minoan civilization, or discover the historic island of Spinalonga and its fortress.

Day 8 | Crete - Athens

• Enjoy your breakfast and morning at leisure. Take the transfer to the airport for your flight back to Athens. Transfer to your hotel and check in. The rest of the day is at leisure.
•  Meal(s): Breakfast

Day 9 | Athens - Return to Canada

• After breakfast, take your transfer to the airport for the return flight home. 
•  Meal(s): Breakfast

Superior Accommodation

Athens

• Polis Grand Hotel (or similar)
• Room Category: Standard Room

Crete

• Aquila Atlantis (or similar)
• Room Category: Standard Room

Important Information | Departure Dates | March 15, 2026 – October 31, 2026

Not included:

• Meals, unless noted
• Transfers, unless noted
• Additional activities and excursions
• Personal expenses and insurance

Activities

• The Acropolis and the new Acropolis Museum:

• Daily service
• English/French Departure at 8:45 a.m. – Return at 1:30 p.m.
• The More Moments activities/excursions mentioned in the itinerary are all included in the package but may be rescheduled to take place on an earlier or later day, depending on availability and operational day.
• Out & About: Suggested Itinerary
• This itinerary includes Out & About suggestions for activities that are not included in your package, but they are great tips for places to visit and things to do.

Transportation

• Local flights (Crete to Athens) baggage allowance: 1 piece of luggage 20 kg; 1 piece of hand luggage 8 kg

City Tax

• City tax are applicable for hotel stays and are payable in local currency upon checkout.  

Important Note

• The order visited may change due to operational restrictions. The itinerary above is for reference only.