Colossus - Choose Your Greek Island Adventure
Overview
Start in Athens and end in Crete and Rhodes. In between, visit two islands of your choice from the following options: Mykonos, Paros, Naxos, or Ios.
Your flights, accommodations, land, and ferry transfers are included, and you’ll have ample time to explore the islands at your own pace.
Format
Locations
- Athens
- Mykonos
- Paros
- Naxos
- Ios
- Crete
- Rhodes
Inclusions
- Round-trip flight to Athens (if the Flight & Hotel package option is chosen)
- Ferry or flights between Athens and the islands
- 12 nights of accommodation
- 12 breakfasts
- Airport and port transfers
- Earn Aeroplan® points
Itinerary
Day 1
Depart Canada
Fly to Athens.
Day 2
Welcome to Athens
Upon arrival, transfer to your Athens hotel and check in, where you will spend the rest of the day at leisure.
Day 3
Athens: At Leisure
Take the day to explore Athens at your own pace.
($) Optional Activities
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Out & About
Visit the main attractions in Athens, such as the Acropolis and the New Acropolis Museum, the Panathenaic, the Temple of the Olympian Zeus, Hadrian's Arch, the Parliament and the Monument of the Unknown Soldier, the Academy, the University, the National Library, and the Constitution Square.
Meal(s): Breakfast
Day 4-5
Athens to Your First Selected Island: At Leisure
After an early morning breakfast, transfer at the indicated time to Athens port for your ferry to your first selected island. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel and check in, then enjoy two days exploring the island at your own pace.
- Mykonos: Discover the vibrant hub of Mykonos, characterized by its cubic houses, windmills, and chapels, along with fantastic shopping, art, and unforgettable nightlife.
- Paros: Uncover Paros is a gem of an island in the Cyclades and best known for its beautiful beaches and charming villages.
- Naxos: Explore the island’s fantastic hiking and walking trails, delightful villages offering excellent souvenir shops, and picturesque beaches.
- Ios: Unwind by the beach, explore the serene side of Ios, or if you like, seek out the most vibrant party spots.
Meal(s): Breakfasts
Day 6-7
Off to Your Second Selected Island: At Leisure
Board the ferry to head out to spend the next two days exploring your second selected island.
- Mykonos: Discover the vibrant hub of Mykonos, characterized by its cubic houses, windmills, and chapels, along with fantastic shopping, art, and unforgettable nightlife.
- Paros: Uncover Paros is a gem of an island in the Cyclades and best known for its beautiful beaches and charming villages.
- Naxos: Explore the island’s fantastic hiking and walking trails, delightful villages offering excellent souvenir shops, and picturesque beaches.
- Ios: Unwind by the beach, explore the serene side of Ios, or if you like, seek out the most vibrant party spots.
Meal(s): Breakfasts
Day 8-9
Crete: At Leisure
A paradise for all types of holiday-seekers, Crete has the perfect combination of wild natural beauty, historic sites, seductive beaches, and a trendy food and drink scene. Take your pick of impressive beaches to relax on or visit the renowned archaeological site of the Palace of Knossos ($), a cradle of Minoan civilization. For food lovers, you’ll find everything from gourmet dining to simple rustic meals.
Meal(s): Breakfasts
Day 10-13
Rhodes: At Leisure
Take advantage of four days to explore the largest of Greece’s Dodecanese islands.
($) Optional Activities
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Out & About
Check out Mandraki harbour (the old port), then head to the Old Town for a stroll down cobblestone streets and get a glimpse of perfectly preserved history as you see the impressive Palace of the Grand Masters and the medieval Street of the Knights. Consider a day trip to Lindos to see the ancient Acropolis, where incredible monuments abound. After soaking up all the history, don’t forget Rhodes has incredibly beautiful beaches, as well as Kallithea (known for its thermal springs), for those looking for a bit of downtime.
Meal(s): Breakfasts
Day 14
Rhodes - Athens - Return to Canada
After breakfast, transfer to the Rhodes airport for your local flight to Athens and board your flight home.
Meal(s): Breakfast
Accomodations
Where you'll stay
Location
Hotel
Room details
Bed size(s): Usually 1 double bed or 2 twin beds
Room occupancy: Maximum 3 people (3 adults, or 2 adults and 1 child)
Unless otherwise indicated, guests will stay in a standard room at all hotels during the trip.
Important Information
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Daily service:
- May 1,2024 -October 15, 2025
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Not Included:
- Meals, unless noted
- Activities and excursions
- Personal expenses and insurance
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This itinerary includes Out & About suggestions for activities that are not included in your package, but they are great tips for places to visit and things to do.
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- Regular ferry or hydrofoil in Economy Class
- Local flight (Crete to Rhodes and Rhodes to Athens) baggage allowance: 1 piece of luggage (20 kg); 1 piece of hand luggage (8 kg)
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City taxes are applicable for hotel stays and are payable in local currency upon checkout.
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Choose any of one of the 6 combinations below:
- Mykonos, Paros
- Mykonos, Naxos
- Mykonos, Ios
- Paros, Ios
- Naxos, Ios
- Naxos, Paros
The order of the islands visited may change due to operational restrictions. The itinerary above is for reference only.