


Crete & Santorini
From $3,960
Summary
The Minoans are best known for their incredible labyrinthine palaces - the greatest of which, located at Knossos, was supposedly where Theseus slew the Minotaur. Our journey across these two beautiful islands will demonstrate the impressive architectural and artistic skills of this Bronze Age civilization.
We begin on the stunning island of Santorini, buried suddenly during the cataclysmic eruption of Thera, which signaled the beginning of the end of Minoan civilization. In Crete, we continue to trace the story of the Minoans, whose writing, organization and ambition had a profound influence on the development of ancient Greece - and, thus, the western world.
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$3,960
Deposit: $750 Single supplement: $485
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Dr Sandy MacGillivray
Andante Guide Lecturer
Dr Sandy MacGillivray is an archaeologist who specialises in the Aegean Bronze Age as well as the civilisations of Crete, the Cyclades and mainland Greece during this period. He has previously excavated at Sparta, Paros and Kythnos in Greece, at Knossos in Crete.

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Included in your cost:
- Expert Guide Lecturer
- Professional Tour Manager
- Local travel aboard a private air-conditioned coach
- Meals as per the itinerary, wine and tea or coffee with dinner
- Accommodation
- Entries to all sites as per the itinerary
- All taxes & gratuities
- Field notes
Tour Departure | Tour ID | Departure date | Return Date | Guided by | Price | Deposit | Single supplement | Offer | Availability |
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25 April 2023 | ACRE230525 | 25 April 2023 (Tuesday) | 2 May 2023 (Tuesday) | Dr Sandy MacGillivray | $3,960 (ex. flights) |
$750 | $485 | Call for availability | |
9 May 2023 | ACRE230509 | 9 May 2023 (Tuesday) | 16 May 2023 (Tuesday) | Dr Rita Roussos | $3,960 (ex. flights) |
$750 | $485 | Book your trip | |
19 September 2023 | ACRE230919 | 19 September 2023 (Tuesday) | 26 September 2023 (Tuesday) | Dr Sandy MacGillivray | $4,070 (ex. flights) |
$750 | $555 |
$3,930 save $140 |
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10 October 2023 | ACRE231010 | 10 October 2023 (Tuesday) | 17 October 2023 (Tuesday) | Dr Rita Roussos | $3,900 (ex. flights) |
$750 | $485 |
$3,760 save $140 |
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23 April 2024 | ACRE240423 | 23 April 2024 (Tuesday) | 30 April 2024 (Tuesday) | Dr Rita Roussos | $4,140 (ex. flights) |
$750 | $485 |
$3,845 save $295 |
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13 May 2024 | ACRE240513 | 13 May 2024 (Monday) | 20 May 2024 (Monday) | Dr Christina Hatzimichael-Whitley | $4,355 (ex. flights) |
$750 | $555 |
$4,020 save $335 |
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21 May 2024 | ACRE240521 | 21 May 2024 (Tuesday) | 28 May 2024 (Tuesday) | Dr Sandy MacGillivray | $4,355 (ex. flights) |
$750 | $555 |
$4,055 save $300 |
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10 September 2024 | ACRE240910 | 10 September 2024 (Tuesday) | 17 September 2024 (Tuesday) | Dr Sandy MacGillivray | $4,355 (ex. flights) |
$750 | $555 |
$4,075 save $280 |
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17 September 2024 | ACRE240917 | 17 September 2024 (Tuesday) | 24 September 2024 (Tuesday) | Dr Rita Roussos | $4,355 (ex. flights) |
$750 | $555 |
$4,075 save $280 |
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7 October 2024 | ACRE241007 | 7 October 2024 (Monday) | 14 October 2024 (Monday) | Dr Rita Roussos | $4,140 (ex. flights) |
$750 | $485 |
$3,860 save $280 |
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