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7 Nights in Santorini

7 Nights in Santorini

Villa Maistrali - Exclusive to Solos

7 Nights in Crete

7 Nights in Crete

Iraklis Apartments - Exclusive to Solos

Prime Location

Prime Location

Stay near to beaches, shops & bars

Optional Excursions

Optional Excursions

Choice of excursions on both islands

About this trip...

Part of our Solos Exclusives collection, enjoy this multi-destination two-week vacation, combining 7 nights in Crete (Gouves) with 7 nights in Santorini (Perissa) for the perfect balance of relaxation and discovery. You’ll stay at two much-loved properties reserved exclusively for Solos guests—Iraklis Apartments and Villa Maistrali—so you can look forward to a friendly, laid-back atmosphere, a sunbed by the pool, and the warm company of fellow solo travelers.

These much-loved properties are perfect if you’re looking for peaceful days and fun evenings in relaxed, like-minded company. From the moment you arrive, you’ll be welcomed with genuine Greek hospitality—so it’s easy to feel like part of the family at both stays. It’s the best of both worlds. Begin in Gouves, Crete, a traditional resort with classic Greek charm and easy access to local sights, then head to Perissa, Santorini, where Villa Maistrali’s rooftop plunge pool serves up breathtaking 360-degree views—the ideal base for discovering the island’s whitewashed villages, blue-domed churches and dramatic cliffs.

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What's included?

  • Airport transfers (arrival Heraklion, departure Santorini)
  • Transfers between Crete & Santorini
  • 7 nights in Crete - Private Room (Apartments available at a supplement)
  • 7 nights in Santorini - Private Room
  • Crete: Daily breakfast & three on-site taverna dinners
  • Santorini: Daily breakfast
  • Welcome drink & information meeting
  • Accompanying Solos Tour Leader

What's extra:

  • International flights are not included Let us help you book them! Learn more.
  • Travel insurance
  • Tips & drinks
  • Meals when not included in the itinerary
  • Activities when not included in the itinerary
  • Climate Crisis Resilience Tax  – €2.00 per night, payable locally
  • Crete - Air Conditioning €7 per day, payable locally
  • Santorini - Air conditioning €7.50 daily payable locally
  • Crete - Apartment supplement from £75 per week

Crete & Santorini Solos Exclusive

Week One in Gouves, Crete

Week One in Gouves, Crete

Based on the northern shores of the island of Crete, Gouves is one of those places you can kick back and relax along the sandy beach, stroll along the promenade at sunset or even work up an appetite with one of the land or water sports available. Pop into one of the souvenir shops or boutiques before taking in some delectable homemade sweets with a glass of tsikoudia.
Week Two in Perissa, Santorini

Week Two in Perissa, Santorini

Perissa is located on Santorini’s southeast coast. The resort is framed by dramatic scenery and peppered with whitewashed villas, where you can soak up the warm Mediterranean sun and take a break from the world at home.
Best of both Greek islands

Best of both Greek islands

If you're drawn to the sea, sand, and cultural exploration, journey into the past with Crete's captivating sights. Conveniently located, make the most of the frequent coastal bus service to Heraklion's archaeological sites or Malia. Or why not dive into Cretan life with optional tours exploring Knossos or Spinalonga, a historic leper colony with a Venetian fort.

Once in Santorini, towering cliffs on the west coast afford possibly the best and most famous views in the whole of the Mediterranean, whilst the east coast’s volcanic sand beaches offer a diversion to many other attractions. A wide range of optional excursions are on offer if you choose to leave Perissa and explore further afield. Choose from a full day tour of the island or jump on a transfer to the town of Oia to witness the sunsets dreams are made of.
Optional Excursions

Optional Excursions

Crete:
  • Visit the Palace of Knossos
  • Take in the intriguing history of Spinalonga
  • Explore the local market in Gouves

Santorini:
  • Visit the traditional and beautiful village of Oia, famous for its cobbled streets and famous whitewashed buildings with blue domed roofs
  • Experience the charm of neighboring Thirassia
  • Enjoy tipple at Santos Wines whilst watching the spectacular Santorini sunset
  • Visit the monastery in the mountains, and buy local produce from the monks (you can even see it from our roof terrace!)
  • Take a dip in the incredible hot springs and perhaps even climb the volcano
 
*Any excursions bookable in resort are subject to availability.

Accommodations

(as specified or similar)
  • Day 1 - 7 | Iraklis Apartments
  • Day 8 - 14 | Villa Maistrali

Day 1 - 7 | Iraklis Apartments

Run by the warm and welcoming Iraklis family, our base is just 1km from the resort of Gouves and a 7-10 minute walk from the Blue Flag awarded sandy beach.
Facilities include:
Relax around the swimming pool under an umbrella or sip a cool drink at the bar before a game of pool. The family runs the on-site traditional taverna serving delicious Greek and international dishes. This hotel has no lifts/no lift access.
Room includes:
The 15 air-conditioned units are made up of four studios with double beds and 11 larger apartments with twin beds which are available at a supplement*. Facilities include a small kitchenette with fridge, toaster, kettle, iron, and hob. A TV, safe and hairdryer are also provided. *extra charges apply. Pool/beach towel is provided.

Day 8 - 14 | Villa Maistrali

Our small and quaint property allows convenient access to the promenade of shops, bars and restaurants that lie parallel to Perissa beach. It provides a great base in the popular resort of Perissa.
Facilities include:
Facilities include a rooftop plunge pool with loungers and a small pool bar. Please note: Villa Maistrali does not have a lift and is therefore not ideal for people with walking difficulties. The breakfast room and some guest rooms are on the ground floor, but the rooftop pool and bar is only accessible by three flights of stairs.
Room includes:
Our 18 comfortable rooms are decorated in crisp white and pastel shades with modern furnishings including a double bed. All feature air-conditioning (payable locally), satellite TV, a fridge, kettle, safe, telephone and hairdryer. Most rooms have a small table and chairs on either the small terrace or balcony. A pool/beach towel is provided. Please note there is one room with no private terrace or balcony at the rear of the property in a quiet location on the ground floor. All rooms facilities are the same as detailed above.
Please note: Villa Maistrali does not have a lift and is therefore not ideal for people with walking difficulties.

Dates & Prices

Please select the year and month you'd like to travel.

Departure Return Nights Price from Other Info
May 5 2026 May 19 2026 14
$1830$2030
 Limited space available
May 12 2026 May 26 2026 14
$1830$2030
 Limited space available
May 19 2026 Jun 2 2026 14
$1830$2030
 Full
May 26 2026 Jun 9 2026 14
$1830$2030
 Limited space available

Essential Information

Transfer Time
The transfer time from Heraklion airport to the Iraklis Apartments is approximately 15-20 minutes.
 
The transfer time from Santorini airport to the Villa Maistrali is approximately 30 minutes.
Time difference

Greece is 2 hours ahead of the UK. 

Flight & Airport Transfers

Whether you'd like us to arrange your flights or prefer to book your own, we're here to make the process easy. Our team can secure flights from the location that suits you best or provide all the arrival and departure details you'll need if booking independently.

Arrival & departure airport transfers are included for the majority of our trips EXCEPT our UK Breaks, regardless if you book your own flights or if we book them for you. To learn more about flight options, payments, and transfers, click here.

Passports and visas
We recommend that you check passport and visa requirements for the country you are visiting at the State Department if you have a U.S. Passport. Most countries require that your passport have at least six months validity when traveling internationally, and many require that you have one to two blank visa pages for either an entry stamp or visa. As a general rule, please check that your passport has six months validity beyond your planned trip, and if not, please renew your passport with plenty of time to provide Solos with your updated passport information by the final payment due date.

Not sure what travel documents you need? Our trusted partner, sherpa°, makes it easy to check visa and entry requirements based on your destination and passport. One quick check now means smooth sailing later. Click here to learn more.
Health requirements

We recommend that you check if vaccinations are required for your destination at the CDC’s recommendations for your visited destination(s). We also recommend you purchase travel protection. A travel protection plan can often assist with medical emergencies and reimburse costs that are covered by the plan. Please verify coverage details with Solos before you travel.

Currency
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Optional or Pre-Bookable Excursions
You may wish to take an optional excursion during the course of your stay. Full details will be given at the Information Meeting. The prices quoted, are a guideline only, as these can vary, depending on numbers. All tours should be paid for in euros or sterling. Credit cards are not accepted. The exact amount will be given at your Information Meeting. Your Tour Leader will help arrange these for you but may not necessarily accompany you. Prices will be confirmed in resort as they are based on the number of participants, threfore from prices below give an indication but are subject to change. 
 
Crete  

All trips are exclusive to Solos guests and include private transfers.
  • Spinalonga and Agios Nikolaos from €60.00
  • Samaria Gorge - price advised in resort
  • Sailing in Hersonissos Bay from €85.00
  • Knossos and Lassithi from €40.00
  • Wine Tasting - price advised in resort
 
Santorini 
 
You may wish to take an optional excursion during the course of your stay in Santorini. Full details will be given at the Information Meeting. The prices quoted, are a guideline only, as these can vary, depending on numbers etc. All tours should be paid for in euros. Credit cards are not accepted. The exact amount will be given at your Information Meeting.
 
Your Tour Leader will help arrange these for you but may not necessarily accompany you. 
  • Exclusive Full Day Santorini Tour by Bus - Cost: €60 Day 
  • Boat Tour  - Cost: from €60 
  • Beautiful sunset at Santos Wines - Cost: €12 for the transfer. Cost of wine not included. 
Other excursions are available, the above is just a sample of those which include transfers. Prices subject to change. 
 
All excursions need to paid for with cash. NOTE: On most of these excursions Solos customers will be joining other guests from other companies (English).
 
Gratuities
There is often confusion on the question of gratuities, since it frequently depends on the type of holiday, location and, of course, your attitude towards tipping, as to what is normally expected. In order to give you a rough idea, we have given appropriate guidance below. Your Tour Leader will be on hand to offer advice or suggestions if required but gratuities are offered entirely at the sole discretion of the individual. We suggest a group collection to cover drivers, porters and hotel staff of €25.00 per week. 
 
Your Tour Leader will collect this on your behalf and distribute it accordingly, thus relieving you of the burden of who, when and how much to tip. The tipping of housekeeping will be left to your individual discretion (a small amount left in your room on departure should cover this and would be much appreciated). As is customary, ‘the hat’ will be passed around for the driver and guide on all optional excursions. For any meals that are not included in your itinerary, or taxi fares, your Tour Leader can advise of an appropriate add on.
Dress Code
Casual, cotton, lightweight daytime wear is the order of the day. Comfortable shoes are a must for sightseeing. Smart casual clothes will be ideal for the evening. Early and late season evenings can be cool so do ensure that you take a cardigan or jacket and even some rainwear – particularly in May and June when you may experience some spring thunderstorms followed by scorching days!
Important Information
Crete - Please note that whilst the apartments and pool area are exclusive for our groups, the outside bar and taverna at the front of the property are open to the public. This hotel has no lifts/no lift access.
 
Santorini - Facilities and bedrooms are accessed via multiple stairs. Please note, there are no lifts at the Villa Maistrali therefore this property is not suitable for guests with walking difficulties.
Travel Insurance

We strongly recommend purchasing travel insurance before any trip — it safeguards you against unexpected issues like illness, cancellations, or lost luggage. It also protects your health and travel investment, giving you peace of mind to fully enjoy your journey. Click here to learn more.

IF A TRIP INCLUDES A HIGH RISK OPTIONAL EXCURSION OR INCLUSION – HOT AIR BALLOON, 4X4 OFF ROAD, SNOW MOBILING, QUAD BIKING, MOTORBIKES – the following sentence needs to be added to the insurance section.

If you are taking part in an excursion which includes hot air ballooning, 4 x 4 off road drives, quad biking, motorcycling or snowmobiling you need to check your travel insurer will offer you adequate cover. You will also need to sign a waiver form.

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