Cyprus, Santorini, Crete & Rhodes… Islands of sun and history
May 09 - May 25, 2023
Led by Local Guide
Cyprus is an island with a unique archaeological legacy - from its beautiful sanctuaries and monuments to the architectural marvels scattered along its craggy mountains, verdant plains, sweeping beaches, rolling hills and abundant vineyards. This Mediterranean island lies at the crossroads of three continents - where East meets West and a new experience awaits you under the sun of Cyprus.
Crete is an island with an exquisite 700-mile-long coastline dotted with numerous coves, bays, and peninsulas, and a multitude of soft, sandy beaches that line the dazzling blue Mediterranean Sea. As the home of the Minoan civilization, the island is of historic importance in today's world with important archeological finds at Knossos, Phaistos, and Gortys. There are many jewels just waiting to be discovered by the more adventurous explorers. If you have not visited Crete yet, maybe now is the time to come and explore this fascinating Greek island.
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. The whitewashed, cubiform houses of its two principal towns, Fira and Oia, cling to cliffs above an underwater caldera (crater). They overlook the sea, small islands to the west, and beaches made up of black, red, and white lava pebbles.
Rhodes, the largest of Greece’s Dodecanese islands, is known for its beach resorts, ancient ruins, and remnants of its occupation by the Knights of St. John during the Crusades. The city of Rhodes has an Old Town featuring the medieval Street of the Knights and the castle like Palace of the Grand Masters. Captured by the Ottomans and then held by the Italians, the palace is now a history museum.
Can be combined with Malta (May 03 - 09, 2023)
Tour cost (land ONLY) -
per person in double occupancy
Cyprus: $3,495.00
Single Supplement: $650.00
Santorini, Crete, & Rhodes: $3,995.00
Single Supplement: $795.00
Price based on group size minimum of 6 participants & maximum of 14 participants for both trips
Trip Grade: I Lodging Level: ****
Tour Includes
Airport / Hotel / Airport transfers with assistance.
Accommodation at First class (4*) hotels or best available in smaller towns.
Flights Rhodes- Heraklion- and Santorini-Athens.
Ferry ride to Heraklion to Santorini.
English speaking professional guides.
Transportation using A/C car or minibus.
All meals as per the itinerary (B: Breakfast, L: Lunch and D: Dinner).
Entrance fees to mentioned sites.
1 soft drink offered during lunches and bottle of water every day during tours.
A Seminar by Cyprus American Archaeological Research Institute (CAARI) during your visit.
Tour Does Not Include
International airfare USA - Larnaca / Athens-USA.
Airfare Cyprus to Santorini (approx. $200-400).
Any fluctuations in exchange rate to the Euro.
Overnight city tax in Greece, to be paid directly at the hotel by guests (3 Euros per room per night).
Items of a personal nature (camera fees at sites, laundry, phone calls, emails, /excess luggage, etc.).
Transfers if not arriving/departing on scheduled flights/tour dates.
Dayroom or overnights necessitated by changes in airline schedules.
Trip surcharge to operate below required minimum participants.
Tips to guides, drivers, porters and restaurant staff.
Travel protection insurance (RECOMMENDED).
Trip Grade:
I Easy – Reasonably paced sightseeing, easy walking, and leisurely days. No physical changes.
LODGING Level:
**** Luxury: Regular style - usually large hotels, typical western standard with ample venues and full amenities (4 or 5 stars).
