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Crete & Santorini Island Escape

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8Days

7Nights

3★–5★hotel tiers

Flight +Hotel Includedincluded

LON → HER7NJTR → LON

£599.00^pp

Based on 2 sharing

Ref: HY260745 SEATS LIMITED

3NIGHTS, DOOR TO DOOR

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Crete & Santorini Island Escape

Two of Greece's most iconic islands in one trip — Crete's ancient palaces and turquoise lagoons, followed by Santorini's whitewashed clifftop villages and caldera sunsets. This week links Heraklion's Minoan history with the island-hopping charm of Oia and Fira, finishing each evening with one of the Aegean's most famous views.

DAY 1

Fly from the UK to Crete

Fly from the UK to Heraklion, Crete, and check into your hotel.

DAY 2

Knossos Palace & Heraklion

Spend the day exploring Heraklion, with the option to visit the ancient Palace of Knossos.

DAY 3

Elafonissi or Balos Beach

Spend the day at leisure at one of Crete's famous pink-sand beaches, Elafonissi or Balos.

DAY 4

Crete at Leisure

Enjoy a final day at leisure in Crete before your onward flight to Santorini.

DAY 5

Fly from Crete to Santorini

Transfer to Heraklion airport for your flight to Santorini and check into your hotel.

DAY 6

Oia & Caldera Sunset

Spend the day exploring the clifftop village of Oia, famous for its blue-domed churches and caldera sunset views.

DAY 7

Fira at Leisure

Spend the day exploring Santorini's capital, Fira, with time for the caldera-edge walkways and local tavernas.

DAY 8

Return Back Home to the UK

Own arranged transfer to Santorini airport for your return flight to the UK.

HOLIDAY STYLE

Three ways to do the same route.

Same 7-night route, same flights — the difference is your hotel star rating and level of comfort on each island.

Affordable Package

Affordable Crete & Santorini Island Escape

599^ppBased on 2 people sharing

✓Crete: Marin Hotel Heraklion
✓Santorini: El Greco Resort
✓Bed & Breakfast throughout
✓Return flights & internal flight
✓Free time to explore Knossos, Elafonissi/Balos, Oia & Fira

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Premium Package

Crete & Santorini Escape with 4★ Comfort

799^ppBased on 2 people sharing

✓Crete: Aquila Atlantis Hotel
✓Santorini: Hotel Kamari Beach
✓Bed & Breakfast throughout
✓Return flights & internal flight
✓Free time to explore Knossos, Elafonissi/Balos, Oia & Fira

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VIP Package

VIP Crete & Santorini Island Escape

1199^pp Based on 2 people sharing

✓Crete: Daios Cove Luxury Resort
✓Santorini: Katikies Santorini
✓5★ luxury throughout, caldera & sea views
✓Return flights & internal flight
✓Free time to explore Knossos, Elafonissi/Balos, Oia & Fira

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THE FINE PRINT, UPFRONT

What's included — and what isn't.

All extras are clearly priced upfront, so there are no surprises at checkout.

✓ Included

Return flights, London to Heraklion / Santorini to London
Internal flight, Crete to Santorini
4 nights Crete hotel, bed & breakfast
3 nights Santorini hotel, bed & breakfast

– Not included

Travel insurance (from £15pp)
Knossos Palace entry ticket (approx £15pp)
Elafonissi/Balos excursion transport, optional (approx £20pp)
Lunches & evening meals (approx £20/day)
Resort/tourist tax, payable locally (approx £3pp/night)

WHERE YOU'LL STAY

Most Loving Hotel In Greece

From beautiful surroundings to warm service, every moment feels special and welcoming.

★★★

Crete

Marin Hotel Heraklion

A comfortable, well-priced hotel in the heart of Heraklion, close to the Palace of Knossos.

Best-kept secret

★★★★

Santorini

Hotel Kamari Beach

A relaxed beachfront hotel in Kamari, with easy access to Fira and the island's black-sand beaches.

Unexplored Wonder

★★★★★

Crete

Daios Cove Luxury Resort

A 5★ clifftop resort on Crete's northeast coast, with private coves, infinity pools and elegant suites.

Lesser-known attraction

★★★★★

Santorini

El Greco Resort

A stylish 4★ resort in Fira, with caldera views and easy access to the town's clifftop paths.

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