18 days in Greece Itinerary
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Start: Vancouver
Fly
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Athens
— 2 nights
Bus
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Delphi
— 2 nights
Drive
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Athens
Taxi to Piraeus, Ferry to Naxos Town
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Naxos Town
— 4 nights
Ferry
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Ios
— 3 nights
Ferry
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Heraklion
— 4 nights
Drive
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Knosos
— 1 night
Drive to Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport, Fly to Vancouver
End: Vancouver
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Athens — 2 nights
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The Birthplace of Democracy
One of the world's most ancient cities, Athens remains Europe's undisputed historical and cultural capital.Start off your visit on the 15th (Mon): don't miss a visit to Ancient Agora of Athens, take in nature's colorful creations at National Garden, then pause for some photo ops at Temple of Olympian Zeus, and finally explore the world behind art at National Archaeological Museum. On the 16th (Tue), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: take a stroll through Plaka, take an in-depth tour of Acropolis Museum, and then contemplate the long history of Acropolis of Athens.
For more things to do, traveler tips, and other tourist information, read Athens driving holiday app.
Vancouver, Canada to Athens is an approximately 17-hour flight. The time zone difference moving from Pacific Standard Time to Eastern European Standard Time is 10 hours. Traveling from Vancouver in May, things will get a bit warmer in Athens: highs are around 29°C and lows about 20°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 17th (Wed) to allow time to drive to Delphi.
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Delphi — 2 nights
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Ancient Greeks revered Delphi as the center of their universe, building an impressive sanctuary to Apollo in order to mark this sacred spot.Start off your visit on the 17th (Wed): pause for some serene contemplation at Ieros Naos Agiou Georgiou, then delve into the distant past at The Tholos of Delphi, then contemplate the long history of Temple of Apollo In Delphi, and finally delve into the distant past at Treasury of the Athenians. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: delve into the distant past at Delphi, then take an in-depth tour of Delphi Archaeological Museum, then experience rural life at MoKa Honey, and finally pause for some serene contemplation at Metamorfoseos tou Sotiros Church.
For more things to do, ratings, where to stay, and more tourist information, use the Delphi trip planning website.
You can drive from Athens to Delphi in 2.5 hours. Other options are to do a combination of train and taxi; or take a bus. Plan for a bit cooler nights when traveling from Athens in May since evenings lows in Delphi dip to 15°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 19th (Fri) early enough to drive to Athens.
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The Birthplace of Democracy
To find more things to do, traveler tips, reviews, and other tourist information, go to the Athens trip planner.
Drive from Delphi to Athens in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi and train; or take a bus. Expect somewhat warmer evenings in Athens when traveling from Delphi in May, with lows around 20°C. On the 19th (Fri), you're off to Naxos Town.
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Drive from Delphi to Athens in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi and train; or take a bus. Expect somewhat warmer evenings in Athens when traveling from Delphi in May, with lows around 20°C. On the 19th (Fri), you're off to Naxos Town.
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Naxos Town — 4 nights
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Naxos Town tops the itinerary of most visitors exploring the Aegean islands, drawing their attention with taverns, shops, beaches, and ancient ruins.Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Naxos Town: Mykonos Town (Kapopoulos Fine Arts, The Windmills (Kato Milli), &more), Ornos Beach (in Ornos) and Agia Marina Church (in Koronos). There's much more to do: kick back and relax at Platis Gialos Beach, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Church of Panagia Filotitissa, explore the ancient world of The Temple of Apollo – Portara, and see the interesting displays at Theatrical Museum Iakovos Kampanellis.
For maps, other places to visit, where to stay, and other tourist information, read Naxos Town trip itinerary builder website.
Fly from Athens to Naxos Town in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi and ferry; or ride a ferry. In May, plan for daily highs up to 27°C, and evening lows to 19°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 23rd (Tue) early enough to ride a ferry to Ios.
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Ios — 3 nights
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Halfway between Naxos and Santorini lies tiny Ios, famous worldwide as one of the Aegean's liveliest nightlife hubs.Change things up with these side-trips from Ios: Sikinos (The Virgin Pandohara Elytis & The Zoodohos Pigi monastery). There's much more to do: take in the architecture and atmosphere at Panagia Gremiotissa Church, get engrossed in the history at Archeologiko Mousio Iou, don't miss a visit to La Tomba di Omero, and enjoy the sand and surf at Mylopotas Beach.
To find reviews, traveler tips, other places to visit, and other tourist information, refer to the Ios online tour itinerary builder.
You can ride a ferry from Naxos Town to Ios in 1.5 hours. In May in Ios, expect temperatures between 27°C during the day and 19°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 26th (Fri) so you can catch the ferry to Heraklion.
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Heraklion — 4 nights
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Crete's largest city, Heraklion remains best known for its proximity to a sprawling Bronze Age archaeological site, once the center of a vanished Minoan civilization.Heraklion is known for museums, historic sites, and sightseeing. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: get engrossed in the history at Heraklion Archaeological Museum, relax and rejuvenate at Aegeo Spas, meet the residents at CRETAquarium, and learn more about the world around you at The Natural History Museum of Crete.
For ratings and more tourist information, read Heraklion online attractions planner.
Ride a ferry from Ios to Heraklion in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of ferry and flight. In May, plan for daily highs up to 28°C, and evening lows to 18°C. You'll have a few hours on the 30th (Tue) to wrap things up before traveling to Knosos.
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Knosos — 1 night
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Kick off your visit on the 30th (Tue): learn about winemaking at Silva Daskalaki Winery and then appreciate the history behind Bulls Horn Statue.
For other places to visit, where to stay, traveler tips, and more tourist information, you can read our Knosos road trip planner.
Knosos is very close to Heraklion. In May in Knosos, expect temperatures between 28°C during the day and 19°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 31st (Wed) to allow enough time to travel back home.
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For other places to visit, where to stay, traveler tips, and more tourist information, you can read our Knosos road trip planner.
Knosos is very close to Heraklion. In May in Knosos, expect temperatures between 28°C during the day and 19°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 31st (Wed) to allow enough time to travel back home.
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