Athens From Crete by Ferry: Acropolis, Ancient Greece & Two-Day Adventure

✨ Tour Overview

Have you ever dreamed of stepping into Ancient Greece?

We invite you on an unforgettable journey to the heart of Greece — its capital city, Athens.

This experience combines a sea voyage, ancient history, iconic monuments, and modern city life into one incredible adventure.

The journey takes almost two days — but the memories will last for years.

🌙 Evening Departure From Crete

In the evening, a bus will pick you up from your hotel and transfer you to Heraklion Port.

You will spend the night aboard a modern 9-deck ferry, staying in shared 4-person cabins.

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🌅 Arrival In Athens & Acropolis Visit

After arriving in Athens early in the morning, you will enjoy breakfast before heading directly to Greece’s most famous landmark:

🏛️ Acropolis

Our group is among the first visitors of the day.

You will see the Acropolis illuminated by the first morning sunlight and enjoy breathtaking panoramic views over Athens.

This is one of those travel moments you never forget.

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🏺 Discover Ancient Greece

The journey continues with visits to:

• Archaeological Museum

• Ancient Agora

• Pnyx Hill (historic political meeting place)

• important archaeological sites of classical Athens

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🍴 Lunch & Free Time

Around midday, you will have lunch at a traditional Athens taverna of your choice.

After lunch you will have several hours of free time to:

✓ explore the city

✓ go shopping

✓ buy souvenirs

✓ visit additional attractions

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🏟️ Athens Highlights

Later in the day, together with your guide, you will visit:

• Olympic Stadium

• Historical Museum

• Syntagma Square

• Changing of the Guards ceremony

Before returning to the ferry you will also experience Athens illuminated in the evening.

Overnight ferry returns you back to Crete, where transfer buses will take you back to your hotel in the morning.

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💰 Prices (Heraklion Region)

Adults (shared 4-person cabin): €180

Children 5–12 years: €180

Children 0–4 years: Free

⚠ Transfer to Heraklion Port is not provided for hotels located in central Heraklion (walking distance).

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✅ Included

✔ Hotel transfers

✔ Ferry tickets Heraklion–Athens–Heraklion

✔ Breakfast upon arrival

✔ Bus tour in Athens

✔ Walking tour

✔ Russian-speaking guide

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❌ Not Included

• Acropolis entrance (€20)

• Museum tickets (€5)

• Food onboard ferry (from €10)

• Lunch in Athens (€15–20)

• Souvenirs

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🎒 What To Bring

👟 Comfortable walking shoes

☀ Sun protection

🧥 Light jacket or warm clothes (air conditioning onboard)

🛂 Passport or passport copy

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🌅 Walk Through The Birthplace Of Civilization

Athens is not just another city — it is where history, philosophy and democracy were born.

Experience it in one unforgettable journey