Wellness in Crete & Santorini

Main destination Greece 8 Day Tour

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Wellness in Crete & Santorini
Welcome to Greece where you will experience two of the most vibrant islands in the Mediterranean. This 8-day journey visits Crete, Greece’s largest island with over 160 miles of beaches and Santorini, one of the most famous islands in the Mediterranean! Enjoy a cooking lesson that will showcase some of the most authentic meze dishes while you take in these remarkable coastlines. In addition to scenic hikes on both islands, you will have a chance to learn about the history in Greece while visiting the archeological site of Knossos.

Hotels:

Included:

Meals:

  • 7 Breakfasts
  • 2 Lunches
  • 4 Dinners

Activities:

  • Daily Wellness Activities
  • Visit Heraklion & Knossos
  • Hiking from Imeroviglia to Oia
  • Catamaran Cruise Including Snorkeling Equipment, Fruits and Drinks
  • Wine Tour and Tasting at Santos Winery
  • Hands-on Cooking Lesson
  • Included 15 minute massage at Paralos Lifestyle Beach

Other Services:

  • One round-trip group airport transfer in an air-conditioned vehicle
  • Transportation throughout the program in an air-conditioned vehicle
  • Transfers and tours with an English-speaking guide
  • Entrance fees, road tolls, VAT
  • Domestic ferry rides, ferry taxes and fees

Not Included:

  • International flights, airport taxes and extra baggage
  • Hotel early check-in and late check-out
  • Meals not mentioned in the program
  • Entrance fees for any extra sightseeing or optional activities
  • Personal expenses
  • Travel visa (please confirm visa requirements prior to travel)
  • Travel insurance
  • Tips for porters, guide and driver - the value of the tip is up to the client

Note:

  • International flights should arrive into Heraklion International Airport and depart from Santorini International Airport 
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Day 1

Arrive Heraklion

Welcome to Greece! Your journey will start in Crete, the largest island in Greece and fifth largest island in the Mediterranean! Upon arrival at Heraklion International Airport, you will be transferred to your hotel. Spend the afternoon exploring and finish the first evening enjoying dinner together as you take in the beautiful scenery surrounding you.

Meals: Dinner

Accommodation: Paralos Lifestyle Beach

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Day 2

Cooking Class

Start your day off with a leisurely breakfast while enjoying the amenities of the property. Later in the morning, we will get acquainted with olive oil tasting as you partake in an authentic cooking lesson.

Learn about the local ingredients, meze dishes and recipes as you sample your cuisine. After the cooking class, return to the hotel where you will spend the afternoon at the pool, or book an optional supplemental spa treatment before joining the rest of your group for dinner on property. The remainder of the evening is at leisure.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Accommodation: Paralos Lifestyle Beach

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Day 3

Explore Heraklion And Knossos

After a wellness activity and breakfast at your hotel, spend the rest of the morning at leisure enjoying the pool and nature that surrounds you. Later in the afternoon, we depart to visit the 3,500-year-old Minoan palace of Knossos, a sprawling maze of royal chambers, grand staircases, storerooms, and workshops. This evocative Bronze Age site is believed to be Europe’s oldest city. A professional English-speaking guide will escort you on this visit as you step back in time.

From here, you'll head toward Heraklion's center where you are given a tour of the city with leisure time to follow. After dinner on your own, we’ll return to the hotel for the rest of the evening at leisure.  

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Paralos Lifestyle Beach

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Day 4

Catamaran Cruise

Start your day off with a morning wellness activity and leisurely breakfast. Later, transfer to the small fishing village of Bali where you can take in the beautiful beaches and coastline of Crete. Later in the afternoon, board a 3-hour catamaran cruise to take in a fresh perspective of the island. The beautiful coastline and majestic shades of blue waters will leave you awestruck as you take in the cool ocean breeze. Enjoy drinks, snacks, and fruits on the boat in addition to snorkeling equipment.

Enjoy the rest of the evening at leisure with dinner on the property filled with great local cuisine.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Accommodation: Paralos Lifestyle Beach

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Day 5

Santos Winery

Early in the morning, you'll head to the port to catch a ferry to Santorini, one of the most iconic islands in the Mediterranean.

Upon arrival and free time for lunch, we’ll transfer you to the Santos Winery for a wine-tasting tour. After learning about the volcanic wine production, enjoy a tasting as you soak up a panoramic view of Santorini.

Check in at the hotel and the remainder of the evening is at leisure.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Cresanto Luxury Suites, Santorini

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Day 6

Hiking From Imerovigli To Oia

After breakfast and a morning wellness activity, the morning is yours at leisure to explore or enjoy the hotel amenities. Each room offers a relaxing intimate private plunge pool or hot tub and the town of Imerovigli is only a 5-minute walk from the hotel.

Later in the afternoon, you'll start a hike around the rim of the famous caldera to picturesque Oia, passing white stone houses and stunning views along the way. Linger on Oia's artsy streets until evening for the best sunset views on the island where you can enjoy dinner on your own. Transportation is provided from Oia back to the hotel at night where you enjoy the rest of your evening at leisure.  

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Cresanto Luxury Suites

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Day 7

Free Day In Santorini

Today, you'll enjoy a morning at leisure after your wellness activity to relax and explore the town of Fira, Imerovigli or Oia. There are several shops and restaurants close by, or you can enjoy the amenities on property which include a pool, gym, and spa.

Later this evening, join the group for your farewell dinner at a local restaurant to toast the ending of your wellness retreat!

Meals: Breakfast and Dinner

Accommodation: Cresanto Luxury Suites

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Day 8

Depart Santorini

It's time to say farewell to Greece! Today, you'll savor one more breakfast and wellness activity in Santorini before your transfer to Santorini International Airport for your flight home.

Meals: Breakfast

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The activity Level for this tour is:

Average - Some tours may include hiking or potential higher elevation hiking, biking, SUP, rafting, or kayaking in addition to walking on uneven surfaces or for longer periods of time.

Itinerary

Day 1

Arrive Heraklion

Welcome to Greece! Your journey will start in Crete, the largest island in Greece and fifth largest island in the Mediterranean! Upon arrival at Heraklion International Airport, you will be transferred to your hotel. Spend the afternoon exploring and finish the first evening enjoying dinner together as you take in the beautiful scenery surrounding you.

Meals: Dinner

Accommodation: Paralos Lifestyle Beach

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Day 2

Cooking Class

Start your day off with a leisurely breakfast while enjoying the amenities of the property. Later in the morning, we will get acquainted with olive oil tasting as you partake in an authentic cooking lesson.

Learn about the local ingredients, meze dishes and recipes as you sample your cuisine. After the cooking class, return to the hotel where you will spend the afternoon at the pool, or book an optional supplemental spa treatment before joining the rest of your group for dinner on property. The remainder of the evening is at leisure.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Accommodation: Paralos Lifestyle Beach

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Day 3

Explore Heraklion And Knossos

After a wellness activity and breakfast at your hotel, spend the rest of the morning at leisure enjoying the pool and nature that surrounds you. Later in the afternoon, we depart to visit the 3,500-year-old Minoan palace of Knossos, a sprawling maze of royal chambers, grand staircases, storerooms, and workshops. This evocative Bronze Age site is believed to be Europe’s oldest city. A professional English-speaking guide will escort you on this visit as you step back in time.

From here, you'll head toward Heraklion's center where you are given a tour of the city with leisure time to follow. After dinner on your own, we’ll return to the hotel for the rest of the evening at leisure.  

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Paralos Lifestyle Beach

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Day 4

Catamaran Cruise

Start your day off with a morning wellness activity and leisurely breakfast. Later, transfer to the small fishing village of Bali where you can take in the beautiful beaches and coastline of Crete. Later in the afternoon, board a 3-hour catamaran cruise to take in a fresh perspective of the island. The beautiful coastline and majestic shades of blue waters will leave you awestruck as you take in the cool ocean breeze. Enjoy drinks, snacks, and fruits on the boat in addition to snorkeling equipment.

Enjoy the rest of the evening at leisure with dinner on the property filled with great local cuisine.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Accommodation: Paralos Lifestyle Beach

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Day 5

Santos Winery

Early in the morning, you'll head to the port to catch a ferry to Santorini, one of the most iconic islands in the Mediterranean.

Upon arrival and free time for lunch, we’ll transfer you to the Santos Winery for a wine-tasting tour. After learning about the volcanic wine production, enjoy a tasting as you soak up a panoramic view of Santorini.

Check in at the hotel and the remainder of the evening is at leisure.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Cresanto Luxury Suites, Santorini

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Day 6

Hiking From Imerovigli To Oia

After breakfast and a morning wellness activity, the morning is yours at leisure to explore or enjoy the hotel amenities. Each room offers a relaxing intimate private plunge pool or hot tub and the town of Imerovigli is only a 5-minute walk from the hotel.

Later in the afternoon, you'll start a hike around the rim of the famous caldera to picturesque Oia, passing white stone houses and stunning views along the way. Linger on Oia's artsy streets until evening for the best sunset views on the island where you can enjoy dinner on your own. Transportation is provided from Oia back to the hotel at night where you enjoy the rest of your evening at leisure.  

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Cresanto Luxury Suites

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Day 7

Free Day In Santorini

Today, you'll enjoy a morning at leisure after your wellness activity to relax and explore the town of Fira, Imerovigli or Oia. There are several shops and restaurants close by, or you can enjoy the amenities on property which include a pool, gym, and spa.

Later this evening, join the group for your farewell dinner at a local restaurant to toast the ending of your wellness retreat!

Meals: Breakfast and Dinner

Accommodation: Cresanto Luxury Suites

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Day 8

Depart Santorini

It's time to say farewell to Greece! Today, you'll savor one more breakfast and wellness activity in Santorini before your transfer to Santorini International Airport for your flight home.

Meals: Breakfast

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The activity Level for this tour is:

Average - Some tours may include hiking or potential higher elevation hiking, biking, SUP, rafting, or kayaking in addition to walking on uneven surfaces or for longer periods of time.

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