Getting to know Greece: Athens & Crete

8 days / 7 Nights

Multi-day trip description

On this 8-day multi-day trip to Athens and Crete, you will explore Ancient Greek history and heritage in a fun, accessible way. The itinerary is designed to give you a flavor of the Greek capital, with a visit to some of its most famous monuments. You'll also admire the local scenery on your driving tour of the Athens Riviera of Cape Sounion. Later in your multi-day trip, you'll travel to Crete and stay in a luxurious and accessible resort, with ...On this 8-day multi-day trip to Athens and Crete, you will explore Ancient Greek history and heritage in a fun, accessible way. The itinerary is designed to give you a flavor of the Greek capital, with a visit to some of its most famous monuments. You'll also admire the local scenery on your driving tour of the Athens Riviera of Cape Sounion. Later in your multi-day trip, you'll travel to Crete and stay in a luxurious and accessible resort, with time to relax by the water and explore the beautiful island.

This multi-day trip was designed with accessibility in mind. Your comfort and safety are our priorities! The guaranteed accessible rooms at a 4-star hotel in Athens and a 5-star resort in Crete are equipped with a roll-in shower. An accessible van fitted with a wheelchair ramp or low entrance will do all transfers between activities and airports.

The price of this multi-day trip might be subject to changes depending on seasonality and the availability of accessible rooms. A travel expert will confirm the final details once you submit a booking request.

Accessibility. What to expect?

  • Assistance

    Guides/ Staff members have experience assisting people with disabilities

    Guides/ Staff members will be available to assist

  • Transportation

    Transportation is wheelchair accessible

  • Bathrooms

    Accessible bathrooms at multiple stops during the Multi-day Trip

  • Places

    Places visited are all wheelchair accessible and can be navigated independently

    Places present some barriers and minimum assistance is needed

From $2935 USD / per person

*Price based on 2 travelers

Reliable accessibility information

Comprehensive planning

Personalized support

Itinerary

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Day 1: Arrival

Welcome to Greece! Upon arrival at Athens Airport, you'll be transferred in a private accessible van to your hotel. For your time in Athens, you ...Welcome to Greece! Upon arrival at Athens Airport, you'll be transferred in a private accessible van to your hotel. For your time in Athens, you can choose between staying in a 4-star hotel or apartment by the beach or a hotel in the city center. Either choice, your accessible room equipped with a roll-in shower is guaranteed.

Optionally, after you check in, settle, and unpack, you'll go to Glyfada Akti Beach. You can enjoy the nearby accessible beach of Glyfada with the autonomous system SEATRAC, which allows people with mobility impairments to get in and out of the sea safely. Please note that some of the SEATRAC facilities have persons providing assistance. But it varies from destination to destination as it is a governmental service.

Stay: Accessible room at a to-be-selected hotel or apartment at the seaside or in the city center of Athens.

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Day 2: Athens highlights tour + free afternoon

Morning: After having breakfast at the hotel, you'll be picked up on an accessible van to enjoy a guided 4-hour tour of the city center. You’ll s...Morning: After having breakfast at the hotel, you'll be picked up on an accessible van to enjoy a guided 4-hour tour of the city center. You’ll see highlights of the city, such as the Acropolis, the Olympic Stadium, Syntagma Square, the National Library, and the Academy of Athens. Your knowledgeable guide can take photos of you and will tell you about the city’s history.

The tour is accessible to people with disabilities. You can rent mobility aids, such as a foldable wheelchair or a scooter, for an extra charge. Every transfer between stops will be done on the accessible van.

Afternoon: You'll have some free time to explore on your own.

Stay: Accessible room at a to-be-selected hotel or apartment at the seaside or in the city center of Athens.

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Day 3: Panoramic drive through 'Athens Riviera' to Cape Sounion

Morning:

After having breakfast at your hotel, you'll be picked up in an accessible vehicle and have a 5-hour tour of Cape Sounion, having a ...Morning:

After having breakfast at your hotel, you'll be picked up in an accessible vehicle and have a 5-hour tour of Cape Sounion, having a panoramic drive along the ‘Athens Riviera,’ accompanied by a professional guide. You'll stop to take pictures, visit the Temple of Poseidon, and enjoy a drive along a beautiful coastal road. You'll also stop for lunch at an accessible restaurant or cafe.

The temple of Poseidon in Sounion offers a half-suitable path for users in wheelchairs. Therefore, tourists can access until one point of the hill and have a panoramic view of the temple as well as the natural view.

Afternoon:

Depending on your travel time of the year, this tour includes lunch or a sunset dinner at a charming local restaurant.

Stay: Hotel or apartment at the seaside or hotel in the city center of Athens.

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Day 4: Arrival to Crete

After having breakfast at your hotel, you'll transfer from Athens to Crete on an accessible ferry, a journey of approximately 10 hours. You can a...After having breakfast at your hotel, you'll transfer from Athens to Crete on an accessible ferry, a journey of approximately 10 hours. You can also book a non-included 40-minute flight instead.

Upon arrival, you'll check in at your 5-star beach resort, where your accessible room will be ready.

Stay: Accessible room at a luxury 5-star island resort in Crete.

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Day 5: Free day at the resort in Crete

Enjoy your free day at your resort and take advantage of its luxury amenities! A pool lift and personalized assistance can be available upon requ...Enjoy your free day at your resort and take advantage of its luxury amenities! A pool lift and personalized assistance can be available upon request and for an extra charge.

Stay: Accessible room at a luxury 5-star island resort in Crete.

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Day 6: Excursion in Crete

Morning:

After having breakfast at your hotel, you'll have a 4-hour tour of Heraklion and Knossos. Starting with the town and archeological s...Morning:

After having breakfast at your hotel, you'll have a 4-hour tour of Heraklion and Knossos. Starting with the town and archeological site of Knossos, you'll visit an 800-room palace and learn all about one of the oldest towns in Europe. Next, you will go to Heraklion City and have a guided tour.

Knossos Archeological Site offers wooden decks or solid paths around the site, allowing tourists to see more than 60% of the site. There is an accessible toilet at the entrance.

Afternoon:

You'll have free time to explore or enjoy your resort's luxury amenities.

Stay: Accessible room at a luxury 5-star island resort in Crete.

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Day 7: Free day at the resort in Crete

Enjoy your free day at your resort and take advantage of its luxury amenities! A pool lift and personalized assistance can be available upon requ...Enjoy your free day at your resort and take advantage of its luxury amenities! A pool lift and personalized assistance can be available upon request and for an extra charge.

Stay: Accessible room at a luxury 5-star island resort in Crete.

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Day 8: Departure

On your last day, you will be transferred to the airport in a wheelchair-accessible van.

If you want to prolong their stay, please let our tra...On your last day, you will be transferred to the airport in a wheelchair-accessible van.

If you want to prolong their stay, please let our travel experts know so we can quote an extra night at an accessible hotel.

    What's included

  • Breakfast

  • Tour Guides

  • Accessible transportation

  • Accommodation

    What's not included

  • Lunch

  • Dinner

  • Equipment rental

  • Insurance

  • Gratuities

  • International flights

  • Domestic flights

Important information

  • The same price applies to all travelers. Please select the number of travelers with and without disabilities when booking on our website.

  • Please note that the price featured is the lowest price available based on 2 people traveling. Please get in touch with our travel experts to know what rates apply for your traveling dates / number of participants.

  • This trip can be arranged for customers traveling by themselves. Assistants and trained guides will be hired to assist and help out with the logistics needed.

  • Spoken language(s): English.

  • Travel insurance is not included but an appropriate insurance based on your personal needs is highly recommended.

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