Overview
Discover the highlights of Greece on a 12-day land and sea tour combining Athens, a 4-night Greek Islands cruise, and an unforgettable journey through ancient Greece. Begin in Athens before cruising to Mykonos, Kusadasi, Patmos, Rhodes, Crete, and Santorini, with optional excursions to Ephesus, St. John’s Monastery, Lindos, Rhodes Town, and the Palace of Knossos.
Continue your Greek adventure by land, visiting the Corinth Canal, the Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus, Nauplia, Mycenae, and the Tomb of Agamemnon before reaching Olympia, the birthplace of the Olympic Games. Explore Olympia, Delphi, and Arachova, then travel to Meteora to discover its remarkable Byzantine monasteries. Complete the journey with a visit to Thermopylae before returning to Athens for your departure.
Itinerary
Day 01 (Saturday) Athens
Arrival at Athens International Airport, assistance and transfer to the Hotel. Accommodation
Day 02 (Sunday) Athens City Tour with New Museum
This tour gives you an opportunity to observe the striking contrasts that make Athens such a fascinating city. Afternoon free and overnight stay in Athens
Day 03 (Monday) 4 Night Cruise – Athens- Mykonos
Departure for Lavrio port and set sail for Mykonos. Disembark and free time around the island. Embarkation at the assigned time for Kusadasi
Day 04 (Tuesday) Kusadasi – Patmos
Arrival at Kusadasi and disembarkation and option to take part in an excursion to Ephesus organized by the cruise ship. Arrival at the island of Patmos, disembarkation and free time to take part in the optional excursion to St. John’s monastery. Embarkation at the indicated time to the next destination, the island of Rhodes.
Day 05 (Wednesday) Rhodes
Arrival at the island of Rhodes. Disembarkation and free time to explore the island or take part in the optional excursions to Lindos and Rhodes town. Embarkation and full pension on board.
Day 06 (Thursday) Crete – Santorini
Arrival at the Island of Crete and disembarkation and excursion to the Palace of Knossos. Embarkation at indicated time to set sail to Santorini. Arrival and free time to explore the island. Departure at indicated time.
Day 07 (Friday) Athens
Arrival at the Port of Lavrio, disembarkation and transfer to the hotel. Free day and overnight.
Day 08 (Saturday) Nauplia-Olympia
Depart from Athens for the Corinth canal (short stop). Drive to Epidaurus and visit the Ancient theatre. Proceed to Nauplia (short stop) and through the plain of Argos arrive to Myceane. Visit the archaeological site and the Tomb of Agamemnon. In the afternoon (optional stop for souvenirs) depart for Olympia, the birthplace of the Olympic Games. Overnight stay in Olympia.
Day 09 Sunday) Olympia–Delphi
Visit the archaeological site with the Temple of Zeus, the Temple of Hera, the altar of the Olympic flame, the Stadium and the archaeological Museum. Depart via Patras (short stop) to Rion, cross the Corinthian bay by the bridge to Antirion. Pass by the city of Nafpakros and from there on, along the coastal road to Delphi. In the afternoon visit the picturesque mountain village of Arachova. Overnight stay in Delphi.
Day 10 (Monday) Delphi-Meteora
Visit the archaeological site and the Museum of Delphi. Depart for Kalambaka via Central Greece (short stop by Lamia). Overnight stay in Kalambaka (a small town built at the foot of the majestic grey rocks and crowned by the Meteora Monasteries)
Day 11 (Tuesday) Meteora–Athens
Leave in the morning for nearby Meteora to visit the Byzantine Monasteries. Return to Athens passing the heroic monument of Leonidas of Sparta at Thermopylae. Arrive in Athens and overnight stay.
Day 12 (Wednesday) Athens
Breakfast and transfer to the Athens International Airport at indicated time.
Day 13
Included / Excluded
Included
- Private transfers (arrival
with English speaking
assistance) - 4 overnight stays in Athens
on BB basis - Half-day city tour of Athens
& New Museum with
English guide and entrance
fees. - 4 Days/3 nights Tour of
Peloponnese & Meteora on
half board basis, transport,
English guide & entrance
fees. - Celestyal Cruises 4 night/5-
day Iconic Cruise ‘One’ Full
Board
DOES NOT INCLUDE: - Port Taxes & Tips: 199 $ per
person
Highlights
- New Acropolis Museum
- Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus
- Mycenae Archaeological Site
- Tomb of Agamemnon
- Olympia Archaeological Site
- Temple of Zeus
- Temple of Hera
- Ancient Stadium of Olympia
- Olympia Archaeological Museum
- Delphi Archaeological Site
- Delphi Archaeological Museum
- Meteora Monasteries
- Monument of Leonidas at Thermopylae
Prices
BRONZE
| Travelers | Adult |
|---|---|
| SGL | $ 3,659.00 |
| DBL | $ 2,095.00 |
| TPL | $ 1,920.00 |
SILVER
| Travelers | Adult |
|---|---|
| SGL | $ 4,503.00 |
| DBL | $ 2,517.00 |
| TPL | $ 2,218.00 |
GOLD
| Travelers | Adult |
|---|---|
| SGL | $ 5,390.00 |
| DBL | $ 2,988.00 |
| TPL | $ 2,511.00 |
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