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About This Tour
A 12-day route from Athens to Crete, then on to the medieval Old Town of Rhodes and the beaches and history of Kos, Hippocrates' island, connecting mainland history with the Dodecanese. The entire trip stays within Greece, connecting Athens, Crete (Elounda and Heraklion), Rhodes, and Kos by domestic flights and a ferry, with a confirmed hotel wherever you're staying each night.
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Day-by-Day Itinerary
A private guide, driver, and vehicle for the entire trip, with hotels pre-arranged at every overnight stop — the pace and any optional stops can still be shaped around your group.
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Arrival
Arrival pickup at Athens International Airport, Greece.
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Day 1 — Athens Airport to Athens: Welcome to Athens
Airport pickup with a nameplate, hotel transfer, and a trip briefing, with the rest of the day at leisure.
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Day 2 — Athens: Panoramas & Landmarks in Athens
A guided tour of the Acropolis, Parthenon, Propylea, Erechtheion, and Panathenaic Stadium, plus the New Acropolis Museum.
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Day 3 — Athens-Heraklion-Elounda: Hello, Crete!
A private transfer for a domestic flight to Heraklion, then a scenic transfer on to a hotel near the beaches of Elounda.
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Day 4 — Elounda: A Day of Relaxation & Recreation
A day at leisure to swim in the Mediterranean or take a sailing excursion along the coast.
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Day 5 — Elounda-Heraklion: From Elounda to Heraklion
Checkout and a scenic transfer back to Heraklion.
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Day 6 — Heraklion-Knossos-Heraklion: The Historic Sites of Heraklion
A visit to the Palace of Knossos, dating to 1900 BC, followed by a guided tour of old Heraklion town, its city walls, and 16th-century Venetian fortress.
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Day 7 — Heraklion-Rhodes Town: The Beauty of Rhodes
A private transfer for a roughly one-hour flight over the Aegean Sea to Rhodes, with free time to observe the traditional evening volta walks.
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Day 8 — Rhodes Town-Lindos-Rhodes Town: Explore the Pearls of Rhodes
A guided exploration of Lindos and the Temple of Athena Lindia, olive oil tasting at Archangelos Olive Oil House, and a tour of the UNESCO-protected Old Town.
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Day 9 — Rhodes Town: Discover Rhodes at Your Own Pace
A free day for hotel relaxation, beach time, water sports, or exploring the Old Town.
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Day 10 — Rhodes-Kos: Journey to Hippocrates' Island, Kos
A private transfer to Rhodes port for a four-hour ferry to Kos, with the remainder of the day at leisure.
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Day 11 — Kos: Enjoy the Local Beaches & History
A day at leisure exploring Kos's beaches, the 14th-century fortress at the harbour entrance, and the Agora Indoor Market.
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Day 12 — Kos Airport to Athens Airport: Goodbye, Kos
A hotel pickup for a short flight from Kos back to Athens, connecting to your onward international flight.
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Departure
The trip ends in Kos with a short domestic flight back to Athens, connecting on to your international departure.
What's Included
A private vehicle and driver, just for your group
A professional, knowledgeable local guide
Hotels and transport arranged for every day of the trip
Pacing and optional stops shaped around your group
All tolls, parking, and fuel
What's Not Included
Attraction admission tickets, unless noted as included
Meals and snacks
Gratuities for your guide or driver
Personal expenses
Why Book a Private Tour With Voyzo?
Your group only — never combined with strangers
Crowded 50+ seat group buses
Fully custom stops, built around you
A fixed script with no flexibility
Door-to-door pickup, wherever you're staying
Meeting at a fixed public meeting point
Direct, transparent pricing — no marketplace markup
Third-party booking fees
Important Information
Know Before You Book
Group size can range from 1 to 25 guests — we match the vehicle to your party.
Pricing depends on group size, vehicle, and tour length, and is confirmed after your quote request.
Tour duration is flexible — the times shown are a typical starting point.
Know Before You Go
We'll confirm your exact pickup time and vehicle details after booking.
Bring a camera, comfortable shoes, and weather-appropriate layers.
Your arrival flight details are required to confirm the itinerary.
Special Requests
Mobility needs, dietary notes, or accessibility requirements? Let us know when requesting your quote and we'll arrange accordingly.
Traveling with young children or larger groups — just tell us, and we'll recommend the right vehicle.
Frequently Asked Questions
No — it stays entirely within Greece, connecting Athens, Crete, Rhodes, and Kos by domestic flights and one ferry crossing.
By a four-hour ferry, included in the itinerary with a private transfer to the port on the Rhodes side.
Yes — private drivers are provided for all transfers, though the flights and the Rhodes–Kos ferry are on scheduled commercial services.
Kos is the birthplace of Hippocrates, the ancient physician regarded as the father of Western medicine — the island's history and museums reflect that legacy, as referenced in the original itinerary.
Once your quote is accepted, we'll confirm your exact pickup time, vehicle, and driver details by email ahead of your tour date.
Yes — reach out to our team any time before your tour and we'll do our best to accommodate itinerary or schedule changes.
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