Greek Isles Private Expedition

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9 DAYS FROM $5,495

based on a private group of 6 people traveling together

• Explore the Acropolis of Athens and the Minoan Palace of Knossos with private guides. • Set sail on the Aegean and stop for a snorkel or a swim. • Stay in an intimate cave hotel built into the cliffs of Santorini.

DAYS 1–2 I ATHENS, GREECE Take a private tour of timeless Athens and its iconic ancient ruins, then see some of the 4,000 ancient works on display in the Acropolis Museum. Join your private guide for a scenic drive along the coast to Cape Soúnio, where the aptly placed Temple of Poseidon presides over the sparkling Aegean Sea. Electra Metropolis Athens | Meals: 1B DAYS 3–5 I CRETE Alongside a private guide, visit the Palace of Knossos, the ancient capital of Minoan Crete, and peruse the Minoan art on display at Heraklion’s Archaeological Museum. Sail in a traditional fishing vessel to the isle of Spinalonga, once a stronghold of the Venetians, and later the Ottomans. Enjoy a day at leisure in the seaside town of Ágios Nikólaos, or choose to prepare Cretan specialties during an optional cooking class in a local village. St. Nicolas Bay Resort Hotel & Villas Meals: 3B, 1L

DAYS 6–9 I SANTORINI/ATHENS Settle into our hotel, where beautiful whitewashed cave rooms offer unobstructed views of Santorini’s indigo caldera. Trace the ridgeline of the island on a guided tour from the southern to the northern tip of the crescent. Join a sailing excursion on the Aegean, stopping to snorkel and swim in inviting waters. Fly back to Athens to catch your return flight home. Kapari Natural Resort | Meals: 4B, 1L, 1D

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YOUR EXPEDITION TEAM

Knowledgeable local guides will accompany you on your trip, and you will meet other local experts as described in the itinerary.

INFORMATION

Dates: This expedition is offered from April through October. You may request any dates during those months that are convenient for you. Prices are per person; based on double occupancy, group size, and selected dates; and subject to availability. Single supplement applies; please see our website. Airfare is not included in the price. Internal flights are an additional $425 per person. All prices and fares are quoted in U.S. dollars and subject to change. This itinerary is for informational purposes only and is subject to change at any time without notice.

Brilliant blue domes cap the whitewashed churches of Oía on Santorini.

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