Perillo Tours 2026

CRETE Piraeus Port Fira Athens Mykonos Delos Oia Santorini Pyrgos Akrotiri Heraklion Knossos Elounda Spinalonga Agios Nikolaos Cape Sounion Couple Enjoying Pyrgos Summer in Greece Beautiful Oia DAY TRIP / VISIT OVERNIGHT STAY DAY 7 • MYKONOS » SANTORINI WEDNESDAY: Today we depart Mykonos for Santorini by super fast ferry. Upon arrival to Santorini, you will be transferred to your hotel in Fira. Late afternoon, you will be picked up for a Fira walking tour followed by dinner. DAY 8 • SANTORINI » ISLAND TOUR » WINE TASTING LUNCH THURSDAY: Today we begin with a visit to Pyrgos, the best-preserved medieval village on the island. It is situated at the foot of Mt. Profitis Ilias, (Mt. Prophet Elijah), Santorini’s highest peak at 1900 feet. Next we visit Koutsogiannopoulos Winery for a great lunch and, of course, a wine tasting! Finally today, you’ll enjoy the prehistoric village of Akrotiri to visit the well-preserved excavations from 1600 B.C. After, we’ll return to our hotel to relax, or explore a bit more! DAY 9 • SANTORINI » CATAMARAN SUNSET CRUISE FRIDAY: The morning is at leisure. This afternoon, it’s a sunset Catamaran Cruise by the magical Caldera (a volcanic cauldron). We’ll sail the sea route from Red Beach, to White Beach, to the Black Mountain, and the Hot Springs. What a spectacular sunset. It’s great to be alive! As the night falls, a sumptuous dinner is served complete with wine and dessert. Marvel at the shimmering stars in the sky and twinkling lights on the island by night! DAY 10 • HOMEWARD BOUND SATURDAY: After breakfast we transfer to the airport for our short flight back to Athens (approx. 35 min.) to connect with our flight home to the States. THE GREECE DELUXE TOUR ENDS TODAY. THE 3-NIGHT CRETE You can go home now, but when will you be back to the eastern Med? How about Crete? It’s a rich, historical island with amazing beaches, beautiful people and super food. The extension includes daily private sightseeing with your own guide. Breakfast daily is included, but lunches and dinners are on-your-own over these 3 days. You’ll love Crete! DAY 10 • SANTORINI » HERAKLION, CRETE SATURDAY: This afternoon we enjoy our high-speed ferry (under 2 hours), from the Port of Santorini to Heraklion, the capital of Crete. Upon arrival, you’ll be met by your tour director and will be transferred to your hotel. Dinner is on your own and overnight in Heraklion. DAY 11 • PRIVATE TOUR TO KNOSSOS » HERAKLION CITY TOUR SUNDAY: After breakfast, we’ll meet the ancient Minoan people of Crete—one of the first civilizations in Europe from 4000 years ago. See the well-restored Palace of Knossos, the centerpiece of their culture. You’ll be amazed by their technology—especially their water management—before the Romans! History is very much alive in Heraklion, just as in most Greek cities. We’ll see it all! The central square surrounded by stores and restaurants, dominated by the “Fountain of the Lions” built by Morozini, the Venetian governor in 1628. We’ll return to our hotel for a free afternoon to relax or explore Heraklion into the night. Enjoy your free evening! DAY 12 HERAKLION » TOUR TO ELOUNDA » SPINALONGA » AGIOS NIKOLAOS MONDAY: After breakfast, we head east from Heraklion to the municipality of Agios Nikolaos which features the towns of Elounda, and the famous island of Spinalonga. Let’s check it out! Elounda is just over an hour away. Then, a brief sailing to the uninhabited island of Spinalonga. This tiny islet is a very well-preserved Venetian fortress town. Its later, more tragic history was as the last leper colony of Europe, from 1903-1957. There are no residents and no hotels here. But it’s a big attraction for locals, vacationers, and film makers alike. Of course, you’ll have your camera! We’ll sail back to Elounda with time for lunch on our own. Then we’ll check-out the center of charming Agios Nikolaos with its many beaches, restaurants, bars, and shops. Don’t miss a small, charming lake called “Voulismeni”, which is located below the cliffs in the city-center. The Goddess Athena bathed here—so you could do worse! Later this afternoon we head back to our hotel in Heraklion. DAY 13 • HERAKLION » ATHENS TUESDAY: Later this morning we’ll head to Heraklion Airport for the 50-minute flight to Athens where we will then go our separate ways back to the USA. 3 6 Perillo Tours & Perillo Tours Travelers @Perillo_Tours G R E E C E D E L U X E