Greece & The Splendour Of Its Legendary Islands
Pictured above: Santorini, Greece
May 4-19, 2026
A 5 star holiday with 5 star hotels!
Greece and its islands have long inspired travelers from around the world. In fact, it has been part of a major trade route (and tourist destination) for some 5000 years since the earliest days of the Bronze Age. Located in south eastern Europe, this country of 11 million people lies at the meeting point of three continents; Europe, Asia and Africa. With its 6000 islands and islets scattered throughout the Aegean Sea, Greece makes a delightful holiday with wonderful opportunities to explore various cultures and changing landscapes.
This 16 day, 14 night fully escorted holiday includes round trip transportation, inter-island transportation by air or sea, 5 nights in Crete, 3 nights in Santorini, 3 nights in Mykonos, 3 nights in Athens, 14 breakfasts and 6 dinners.
Travac includes a sightseeing excursion in Crete, Santorini and Athens.
You will have plenty of time to enjoy the pleasures of the islands on your own. Optional tours will also be available.
Tour Itinerary
Day 1
Ottawa to Athens
Today late morning, you will meet your Travac Tours Director at the Ottawa airport in preparation for your overnight flight to Athens via Toronto.
Day 2
Athens
Upon your arrival in Athens, you will be transferred by private motor coach to your hotel. For the next 2 nights, you will be staying at the NJV Athens Plaza Hotel or similar.
Day 3
Athens
Your visit in Athens includes a private motorcoach tour of this timeless city with a local guide. While in Athens, you will have the opportunity to experience many of the legendary attractions of this fascinating city including the Acropolis, the Parthenon and the Acropolis Museum. Much of Athens can be explored on foot. Your Travac Tours Director or the hotel concierge will be happy to give you directions to the attractions or museums located near the hotel. Overnight at NJV Athens Plaza Hotel or similar (B)
Day 4
Athens to Crete
This morning after breakfast you will be transferred by a private motor coach from your hotel to the airport in Athens in preparation for your flight to Crete (approximately 1 hour). Upon your arrival into Crete, you will be transferred by private motorcoach to your hotel Phāea Cretan Malia or similar, which is your home for the next 5 nights. (B, D)
Day 5-9
Crete
Your stay in Crete includes buffet breakfast and dinner daily. Crete is the largest island in Greece and the fifth largest in the Mediterranean Sea. While in Crete you will have a chance to visit and admire the remnants of brilliant civilizations, enjoy its impressive mountain landscapes, fertile valleys, steep gorges and explore its glorious beaches. Crete is famous for its rich gastronomic culture. There are plenty of excellent restaurants near your hotel that offer the island’s superb local cuisine. A full day private motor coach tour of Crete is included. Optional tours ($) are available through your Travac Tours Director (paid for locally in Euros). Overnight at hotel Phāea Cretan Malia or similar (B, D)
Day 9
Crete to Santorini
This morning you will be transferred by private motor coach to the high-speed ferry terminal. You will ferry from Crete to Santorini (approximately 2.5 hrs.), then again be transferred to your hotel by private motor coach. Your hotel for the next 3 nights will be Hotel Nous Santorini or similar (B)
Day 10-12
Santorini
While in Santorini, buffet breakfast is included daily. Santorini may well be the most famous island in the world; it is certainly the most popular in Greece. People travel thousands of miles just to appreciate one of its incredible sunsets. There are very few more idyllic islands. It offers beaches, spectacular scenery, great restaurants, an active volcano, and ancient towns of mythical importance. A half day private motor coach tour with a local guide of Santorini is included. Optional tours ($) will also be available through your Travac Tours Director (paid locally in Euros). Overnight at Nous Santorini or similar (B)
Day 12
Santorini to Mykonos
Today you will bid farewell to Santorini and travel by ferry to Mykonos. You will be transferred by private motor coach to the high-speed ferry terminal. You will ferry from Santorini to Mykonos (approximately 2 hours and 45 minutes), then be transferred to your hotel by private motor coach. Your hotel for the next 3 nights in Mykonos is Hotel Saint John or similar. (B)
Day 13-15
Mykonos
While in Mykonos, buffet breakfast is included daily. This island is Greece’s most famous cosmopolitan island. It is known as a whitewashed paradise dotted with windmills in the heart of the Cyclades Islands. According to mythology Mykonos was formed from the petrified bodies of giants killed by Hercules. The island itself is named after the grandson of Apollo “Mykonos”. There are no included tours in Mykonos, but there will be optional tours ($) available to be booked through your Travac Tours Director (paid locally in Euros). Overnight at Hotel Saint John or similar. (B)
Day 15
Mykonos to Athens
Today you will travel to Athens by high-speed ferry (approximately 3 hrs.) and then be transferred by private motor coach to your hotel. Tonight enjoy a farewell dinner in Athens. Overnight at NJV Athens Plaza Hotel or similar (B, D)
Day 16
Athens to Ottawa
After breakfast you will say goodbye to Greece and be transferred by private motorcoach to the airport for your return flights to Ottawa via Montreal. (B)
Itinerary and flights subject to change.
Hotel Information
Crete - Hotel Phāea Cretan Malia
Hotel Address
Malia 700 07Crete, Greece
+30 2897 031461
Santorini – Hotel NOUS Santorini or similar
Hotel Address
Agios Ioannis - 84600Santorini, Greece
+30 22890 28752
Mykonos: Saint John Hotel or similar
Hotel Address
Agios Ioannis - 84600Mykonos, Greece
+30 22890 28752
NJV Athens Plaza Hotel or similar
Hotel Address
2, Leoforos Vasileos Georgiou, Pl. SintagmatosAthens, Greece
+30 21 0335 2400