Golf Getaways – Athens & Crete
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Golf Getaways – Athens & Crete
Discover the perfect golfing escape that combines the timeless highlights of Athens with championship golf on the beautiful island of Crete. Designed for golf enthusiasts, this journey pairs exceptional rounds at Crete Golf Club with stunning Mediterranean scenery, rich history, and authentic Cretan hospitality.
Upon arrival at Athens International Airport, you will be met by our representative and transferred to your hotel.
Balance of the day at leisure.
If time permits depending on your arrival time to Athens, you may enjoy one of our optional tours. (Cape Sounion or Athens By Night Tour with Traditional Greek show).
Overnight stay in Athens.
After breakfast at hotel, pick up for our Athens Sightseeing Tour. Our Athens Half Day Tour begins with a panoramic drive around Syntagma square, passing by many sightseeing hot spots such as National Garden, Hadrian’s Arch, St. Paul’s Church, Parliament, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Catholic Cathedral and Schliemann’s House. We will then drive past the Athens Trilogy which includes the University of Athens, the Academy of Athens, and the National Library. Our licensed guide will make you feel as if you are experiencing firsthand Athens’s old and new history as you look at these stately buildings. We continue for a photo stop at Panathenaic Stadium, otherwise known as Kallimarmaro Stadium, where the first Olympic Games took place in 1896. As we proceed, we pass by Zappeion and the Temple of Olympian Zeus. Last but not least, we make our way to the archaeological site of Acropolis, an UNESCO’S world heritage monument and we visit Propylae, as well as the small Temple of Athena Nike. Of course, our visit shall not be completed without the Parthenon and Erechtheion. The expert guided Athens sightseeing and museum tour continues with a pleasant short walk passing by Herodion and Dionysos Theater, in order to visit the New Acropolis Museum. With this Athens half day tour, you will enjoy one of the top UNESCO'S world heritage monuments.
At the end of our tour, transfer back to your hotel & balance of the day at leisure.
Overnight stay in Athens.
Enjoy a free day to experience Athens at your own pace.
Explore the iconic Acropolis and the charming streets of Plaka, discover world-class museums, stroll through elegant shopping districts such as Kolonaki and Ermou Street, or head to the Athenian Riviera for a relaxing seaside escape.
Food lovers can also enjoy authentic Greek gastronomy and local wine experiences.
For those wishing to discover more of Greece, we offer a selection of optional guided excursions, including one day tours from Athens to Delphi, Ancient Olympia, Mycenae, Nafplio, one day cruises to the Saronic Gulf, the Cape Sounion & Athenian Riviera Tour, and other carefully selected experiences.
Overnight stay in Athens.
After breakfast, check out of your hotel and continue your journey to Crete.
You may travel either by a short domestic flight (approximately 50 minutes) to Heraklion or enjoy a comfortable ferry crossing from Piraeus to Heraklion (approximately 8–9 hours, overnight or daytime service depending on the schedule).
Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel in the lively resort town of Hersonissos, home to the renowned Crete Golf Club.
The remainder of the day is at leisure to relax, explore the seaside promenade, or enjoy dinner at one of the waterfront tavernas.
Overnight stay in Hersonissos.
After breakfast, enjoy your first round of golf at the Crete Golf Club, the island's only 18-hole championship course.
Set amidst rolling hills with spectacular mountain views, the course offers an exciting layout, immaculate fairways, and year-round playing conditions, making it one of the Mediterranean's premier golfing destinations.
After your round, spend the afternoon relaxing at the Club House or discovering the vibrant cafés, shops, and beaches of Hersonissos.
Overnight stay in Hersonissos.
Following breakfast, head back to Crete Golf Club for another memorable 18-hole round, where strategic design and beautiful natural surroundings promise an enjoyable challenge for golfers of every level.
In the afternoon, we recommend visiting Heraklion, Crete's lively capital, where you can stroll through the Venetian harbor, admire the impressive Koules Fortress, browse the city's vibrant shopping streets, or visit the world-famous Archaeological Museum, home to treasures of the Minoan civilization.
Overnight stay in Hersonissos.
Enjoy your final round of golf at the outstanding Crete Golf Club, bringing your golfing holiday to a memorable close.
Afterwards, take time to relax at the Club House or at your Hersonissos hotel, or venture to the picturesque fishing village of Agios Nikolaos and nearby Lake Voulismeni, one of Crete's most charming seaside destinations, known for its elegant waterfront cafés, boutique shops, and beautiful coastal scenery.
It is the perfect way to combine world-class golf with the authentic beauty of Crete.
Overnight stay in Hersonissos.
Breakfast at the hotel, check-out and morning at leisure, depending on your flight schedule.
At the appropriate time, transfer to Heraklion International Airport for your departure flight.
Leave Greece with unforgettable memories of outstanding golf, spectacular island landscapes, fascinating history, and the warm hospitality that makes Crete such a unique destination.
Includes
- 3 Nights Athens Hotel accommodation (3*/4*/5*)
- 4 Nights Hersonissos Hotel accommodation (3*/4*/5*) (Option to stay at Crete Golf Club Hotel also available)
- Daily Breakfast
- 3 rounds Green Fee (18 holes) at available golf courses of Crete Golf Club in Hersonissos
- SIC (shared basis) Half day Athens Sightseeing Tour, including the Acropolis Arch. Site and the Museum of Acropolis (entrance fees included) with professional guide & transfers from/to hotel
- Entrance fees at Museums & Archaeological sites as mentioned above
- Private transfers in Athens, from/to airport and/or port with professional driver
- Private transfers in Crete (Hersonissos), from/to Heraklion airport and/or port with professional driver
- All taxes – Except Climate Resilience Tax, paid directly to hotel
Excludes
- International and/or Domestic flights
- Ferry tickets
- Any optional tours
- Other Meals or Beverages
- Other transfers
- Climate Resilience Tax - To be paid directly to the hotel by guests
- Gratuities (optional)
- Any personal expenses
Golf cart rental
Golf club rental
Practice balls
Caddies (subject to availability)
Welcome Dinner
Farewell Dinner
Porterage
Travel insurance
- In case of an increase in the VAT or other taxes, including entrance fees, rates are subject to change without prior notice.
- Rates may change during special periods such as Christmas, New Year, Easter, International Congresses, Conventions and Fairs.
- We would like to inform you that guests shall be required to pay directly to the hotel a “Climate Resilience Tax”, per overnight, per room. This tax goes directly to the state and the Hotel and/or travel agents have no interference. Hotel guests shall be requested to pay the Climate Resilience Tax directly to the hotel and is not included in our offers.
- Discover Athens’ iconic Acropolis and world-famous ancient landmarks
- Combine iconic Athens sightseeing with a luxury golf escape
- Play championship golf at the spectacular Crete Golf Club
- Explore Heraklion’s Venetian harbor and Minoan heritage
- Visit charming Agios Nikolaos and the picturesque Lake Voulismeni