Santorini & Crete Easygoing Multi-Adventure Tour
Couples, Friends & Solos
6 days
5 nights
Activity Levels 1-3
We rate our trips based on a range of activity levels from 1-5.
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Luxury Hotels
Santorini & Crete Easygoing Multi-Adventure Tour
Couples, Friends & Solos
6 days
5 nights
Activity Levels 1-3
We rate our trips based on a range of activity levels from 1-5.
See this trip's Activity Options & Terrain for more details.
Luxury Hotels
2027: May-Jun, Sep
Dolce Tempo Journey on Sun-Splashed Mythical Greek Isles
Two ancient isles. One adventure of mythical proportions. Where Zeus and the Minotaur once romped, you’ll hike, e-bike, dine on Greek delicacies and float in the sparkling sea. Learn just how alluring Greek island life can be... and write your own classic.
Highlights
- On this two-island adventure, explore the hillsides and caves of Crete and go beyond the beaches on whitewashed Santorini
- Journey back in time via ancient ruins, old-world villages and many of the actual locations mentioned in your favorite Greek myths
- Walk and e-bike through groves of olive trees and orchards of apricots, figs and pomegranates
- Celebrate the natural bounty of the Mediterranean with wine tastings, lingering terrace dinners and village tavern lunches
- Soak up our luxurious hotels with spa treatments and poolside afternoons with sea views
Start Heraklion
End Santorini
* Start/End locations may vary. Do not book flights until your trip details are confirmed.
Itinerary
Days 1-3
Begin your e-biking journey with a spin through classic Cretan landscapes of villages and olive groves • Cool off with a swim in the dazzling sea or relax in the pool at our palatial resort • Sip a glass of sparkling wine and learn a traditional Cretan dance • Pause for a coffee or cold drink at a local taverna • Explore the ancient ruins at Lato, a well-preserved archaeological site with extraordinary panoramic views of Crete’s mountains and valleys • Spend an afternoon on neighboring Spinalonga Island learning more of its layered history, or consider some beach time and testing your skills on a stand-up paddleboard • Be welcomed at the Areti Monastery in Karydi • Visit the enchanting seaside town of Elounda and enjoy lunch at a local taverna • Immerse yourself in village life and enjoy dinner and drinks at your leisure • Pamper yourself at the spa or find your balance with a yoga class.
Nights 1-3
Eco-friendly design mixes tile, stone, wooden verandas and minimalist sensibilities into a rustic-chic whole. But the location steals the show, with the whole property sweeping down a vast slope to a crystal-clear beach, surrounded by wild rocky mountainsides and overlooking the ancient fortified islet of Spinalonga across the bay. (pool, spa)
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Days 4-6
Cross the sapphire Cretan Sea and arrive to picturesque Santorini in style • Wander the white-and-blue alleyways of the postcard-perfect town and enjoy a coffee served with a sea view • Walk the path that leads to the island’s volcanic caldera, with no shortage of viewpoints for photos • Arrive at our chic home for the next two nights, Santo Pure Oia Suites & Villas • Sample local wines made from grapes grown in the island’s volcanic soil • Visit Thirasia Island • Take one last morning walk to say goodbye to this unforgettable island.
Nights 4-5
This enchanting oasis embodies the Santorini-chic aesthetic that has become synonymous with Greek daydreams the world over: whitewashed patios, rustic stone walls, dazzling indoor-outdoor spaces and sinuous infinity pools suspended over infinite views of the Aegean. (pool, spa)
Hotels may vary on select departures. Click View Dates and choose a departure to see any variations.
This trip has an activity level range of 1-3
The hiking routes on this trip follow narrow trails through gorges and cliffside coastal paths. Trails include rocky uneven terrain and volcanic soil; sturdy hiking shoes are appropriate.
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What's Included
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We want to make sure you're on the trip that's right for you. Every Backroads trip is unique and this one is no exception.
Crete is renowned for its spectacular mountain ranges and dramatic gorges. The routes on this trip take you through the best of this diverse landscape. Level sections of riding are few and far between, and extreme seasonal changes in temperature can leave the roads weathered and worn. Also note that some routes follow quiet winding roads with minimal shoulder and few guardrails.
In order to access the most scenic biking routes and significant points of interest on this trip, strategic shuttles are incorporated into several days of our itinerary. Most will be limited to an hour or so at a time, but on some days you can expect to spend a bit more time in the shuttle. Please note that we have planned our itinerary to make the most of our time on these spectacular islands.
We travel by public ferry across the Aegean Sea from Crete to Santorini Island. Bring seasickness medication if you think you’ll need it; this crossing can be subject to strong winds and rough seas. On the rare occasion that our ferry does not run as scheduled, we will need to adjust our itinerary. This may include changing our port of departure, extending our stay on the first island or leaving earlier than scheduled for the second. Should this be the case on your trip, your trip leaders are equipped with alternate activities and will share more details about what to expect.
Crete and Santorini are popular tourist destinations with busy peak seasons, especially during the summer months and on national holidays. We’ve planned our itinerary to take you off the beaten path, but crowds are common on these islands. And keep in mind that summer heat can make biking and hiking more challenging.
Dates & Prices
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