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Greece (Crete & Santorini)

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Greece's two most iconic islands, Crete and Santorini, draw travellers from around the world for vastly different but equally compelling reasons. Crete is the largest Greek island, known for its rugged mountain gorges like Samaria, ancient Minoan palaces, diverse beaches, and a rich culinary tradition. Santorini, a volcanic archipelago in the Cyclades, is famous for its dramatic caldera views, white-washed clifftop villages like Oia and Fira, world-class sunsets, and acclaimed local wines. Together, they offer a blend of history, outdoor adventure, beach life, and Aegean culture that makes Greece one of Europe's most sought-after travel destinations.

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Greece (Crete & Santorini) · 8 days

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Crete & Santorini Discovery — Self-Launched

An 8-day self-launched version of G Adventures' "Crete & Santorini Discovery": hike the Samaria Gorge, sleep in car-free Loutro, wander the Minoan palace of Knossos, then ferry across the Aegean to walk the Fira–Oia caldera rim on Santorini. You book your own guesthouses, public buses, and KTEL/ferry tickets instead of paying for a CEO, private transfers, and group hotels — roughly a third of the tour price for the same route.

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