15 days in Greece Itinerary

Crete's largest city, Heraklion remains best known for its proximity to a sprawling Bronze Age archaeological site, once the center of a vanished Minoan civilization.

Kick off your visit on the 22nd (Mon): delve into the distant past at The Palace of Knossos, then get a new perspective on nature at The Natural History Museum of Crete, and then take an in-depth tour of Historical Museum of Crete. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: get engrossed in the history at Heraklion Archaeological Museum, admire nature's wide array of creatures at CRETAquarium, and then observe the fascinating underwater world at Aquaworld Aquarium & Reptile Rescue Centre.

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Manila, Philippines to Heraklion is an approximately 20-hour flight. You'll gain 6 hours traveling from Manila to Heraklion due to the time zone difference. Expect slightly colder weather when traveling from Manila in May: highs in Heraklion hover around 28°C, while lows dip to 18°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 24th (Wed) so you can catch the ferry to Akrotiri.

Located on Santorini's southwestern coastline, the small village of Akrotiri sits just a short walk from one of Europe's most significant Bronze Age archaeological sites.

Explore Akrotiri's surroundings by going to Oia (Ekklisia Panagia Platsani, Eponymo, &more) and Ancient Thera (in Kamari). There's lots more to do: delve into the distant past at Akrotiri, kick back and relax at Kamari Beach, and tour the pleasant surroundings at Red Beach.

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You can ride a ferry from Heraklion to Akrotiri in 2.5 hours. In May in Akrotiri, expect temperatures between 28°C during the day and 20°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 26th (Fri) to allow time to ride a ferry to Mykonos Town.

A holiday in Mykonos Town offers a chance to relax on picturesque beaches and explore a labyrinth of charming streets lined with traditional white houses.

Mykonos Town is known for sightseeing, nightlife, and historic sites. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: take a stroll through Little Venice, kick back and relax at Paradise Beach, take in the spiritual surroundings of Paraportiani Church, and don't miss a visit to The Windmills (Kato Milli).

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Ride a ferry from Akrotiri to Mykonos Town in 2.5 hours. Expect a daytime high around 26°C in May, and nighttime lows around 20°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 30th (Tue) so you can fly to Athens.

One of the world's most ancient cities, Athens remains Europe's undisputed historical and cultural capital.

Athens is known for historic sites, museums, and sightseeing. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: delve into the distant past at Acropolis of Athens, explore the world behind art at National Archaeological Museum, take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Mount Lycabettus, and wander the streets of Plaka.

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Traveling by flight from Mykonos Town to Athens takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of ferry and taxi. In May in Athens, expect temperatures between 29°C during the day and 20°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Sat) to allow enough time to fly back home.