Greek Isles Crete, Mykonos & Santorini Flashcards
Q: What types of architecture will you see on a guided walk through Heraklion?
A: Venetian and Ottoman architecture.
Q: What historical site will you explore on foot in Heraklion?
A: The Minoan Palace of Knossos.
Q: Who will you visit during your walks that still makes phyllo dough by hand?
A: A traditional baker.
Q: Who welcomes you to their home, a restored Byzantine monastery, during your walks?
A: A small community of nuns.
Q: What will you learn from a local dairy craftsman on Mykonos?
A: The art of cheese-making.
Q: Which area in Mykonos will you explore?
A: Little Venice.
Q: What activity will you do in the olive groves and mountain villages of Naxos?
A: An oil tasting with a maker at his mill.
Q: What will you do in Santorini?
A: Roam the ancient and picturesque streets to explore, shop, and visit artisans.
Q: Where will your hotel in Santorini be located?
A: Overlooking the caldera and the deep blue sea.
Q: Where will you go for a tasting with sunset views on Santorini?
A: A local vineyard on the slopes of the famous volcano.
Where does the tour start?
In the lobby of the hotel in Heraklion, the capital of Crete
Where does the tour end?
We stay the last night of the trip in Oia on the island of Santorini. As such, you may leave the tour any time on the last day. It is approximately a 20-minute taxi ride from our hotel in Oia to the airport. Flights will leave the Santorini airport for Athens, and will take approximately one hour.
What is the walking level?
Walking Level
Daily Mileage Options: 2-8 miles
Route Notes:
The terrain on this trip includes a mix of paved and cobblestone streets in Heraklion, Mykonos town, Fira and Oia; as well as well-maintained countryside and coastal trails; vineyard, olive grove and shepherds’ paths of compressed dirt and stone; and even crushed lava rock on the volcanic trails. The footpaths offer a selection of level, rolling and hilly terrain with some elevation gain and loss.
How do you get to Heraklion?
- Fly into Athens, and then transfer to Heraklion via connecting flights via Aegean Airlines. The flight from Athens to Heraklion takes about one hour.
What’s another way to get to Heraklion from Athens?
- Fly into Athensand then transfer by an overnight ferry. Depart from the port Piraeus and arrive in Heraklion. You can use Anek Lines or Minoan Lines.
