Itinerary
- Day 1
Athens
Land in Athens and check into your hotel. You'll have the afternoon and early evening to walk around the city on your own, getting a feel for the place. Later, you'll meet up with your Travel Director and the rest of the group for a light dinner.
- Meals
- Dinner (Light meal with Travel Director and travel companions)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Divani Caravel, Radisson Blu Park, Crowne Plaza Athens City Center)
Optional Activities
- Explore Athens independently
- Day 2
Athens
Join a guided tour this morning that takes you through Athens' ancient sites. You'll see the Acropolis, Parthenon, Royal Palace, and Temple of Zeus, then tour the Acropolis Museum with plenty of time to take it all in. The afternoon opens up for you to wander through the Plaka district, sit in Syntagma Square, or track down some really good souvlaki around the city.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Divani Caravel, Radisson Blu Park, Crowne Plaza Athens City Center)
Included Activities
- Guided morning sightseeing tour of ancient Athens with Local Specialist
- Explore the Acropolis with its treasures
- Visit the Parthenon
- See the Royal Palace
- Visit the Temple of Zeus
- Included visit to the Acropolis Museum
- See Hadrian's Arch
- Visit the stadium where the first modern Olympics took place in 1896
Optional Activities
- Stroll through the Plaka
- People-watch in Syntagma Square
- Search for the city's tastiest souvlaki
Landmarks Acropolis Parthenon Acropolis Museum Temple of Zeus Hadrian's Arch Panathenaic Stadium Plaka Syntagma Square - Day 3
Athens - Corinth - Mycenae - Epidaurus - Nafplion
Head out this morning and cross the Corinth Canal to reach the Peloponnesian Peninsula. A Local Specialist leads you through ancient Corinth and then to Mycenae to see the Beehive Tombs, Lion Gate, and Agamemnon's Palace. From there, you'll stop at Epidaurus to check out the ancient theater and Sanctuary of Asclepius. By evening, you'll arrive in the charming Venetian town of Nafplion for dinner at your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at hotel)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Amalia Nafplio)
Included Activities
- Cross the Corinth Canal
- Guided exploration of Corinth with Local Specialist
- Visit Mycenae including the Beehive Tombs (Treasury of Atreus)
- See the Lion Gate at Mycenae
- Explore the remains of Agamemnon's Royal Palace with Local Specialist
- Visit the ancient theater at Epidaurus
- View the Sanctuary of Asclepius with Local Specialist
Landmarks Corinth Canal Mycenae Lion Gate Treasury of Atreus Epidaurus Theater Sanctuary of Asclepius 
- Day 4
Nafplion - Olympia
Travel through the Arcadian mountains on your way to Olympia. Along the route, you'll stop at a family-run honey farm to taste thyme-infused honey and learn about how locals protect the region's biodiversity. After that, walk through the ancient Olympic Games site. In the evening, you'll head to the Karabelas family's olive and wine estate for homecooked food, traditional dancing, and genuine Greek hospitality.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Homecooked food at Karabelas family estate), Dinner (Dinner with traditional dancing at Karabelas family olive and wine estate)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Amalia Olympia)
Included Activities
- Visit family-run honey farm for MAKE TRAVEL MATTER Experience
- Taste thyme-infused honey straight from the hive
- Learn about traditional practices protecting biodiversity
- Explore the birthplace of the Olympic Games
- Be My Guest experience with the Karabelas family at their olive and wine estate
- Homecooked food at Karabelas family estate
- Traditional dancing at Karabelas family estate
Landmarks Ancient Olympia Olympic Stadium 
- Day 5
Olympia - Patras - Delphi
Start with a Local Specialist exploring the ancient Olympic site, its museum, and the ruined Temples of Zeus and Hera. Then head north along the coast to Patras, cross the Gulf of Corinth back to mainland Greece, and drive toward Delphi. If cooking interests you, there's an optional interactive cooking lesson where you can try preparing traditional Greek dishes.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Amalia Delphi)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of ancient Olympic site with Local Specialist
- Visit the Olympic museum
- Explore the ruined remains of the Temples of Zeus and Hera
Optional Activities
- Interactive cooking lesson in Delphi
Landmarks Ancient Olympia Temple of Zeus Temple of Hera Ancient Delphi Gulf of Corinth 
- Day 6
Delphi - Thermopylae - Kalambaka
Walk the Sacred Way this morning with a Local Specialist leading you to the 4th-century Temple of Apollo and the statues that honored athletes from the Pythian Games. Next, you'll travel to Thermopylae where Leonidas and his Spartans made their famous stand. The drive continues through the fertile Thessaly plain, known as Greece's breadbasket, and you'll arrive in Kalambaka by evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Amalia Kalambaka)
Included Activities
- Walk the Sacred Way with Local Specialist
- Visit the 4th-century Temple of Apollo
- See statues honoring athletes who competed in the Pythian Games
- Visit Thermopylae
- See the Leonidas Monument
Landmarks Temple of Apollo Sacred Way Thermopylae Leonidas Monument - Day 7
Kalambaka - Meteora - Athens
Spend time visiting the UNESCO World Heritage monasteries of Meteora, going inside two of the six remarkable Eastern Orthodox monasteries that sit on towering rock formations. Later you'll drive back to Athens for the scenic journey. That evening, you'll have a final dinner with your travel companions to talk through everything you've seen this week.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Final dinner with travel companions)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Divani Caravel, Radisson Blu Park, Crowne Plaza Athens City Center)
Included Activities
- Visit two of the six Eastern Orthodox monasteries of Meteora with Local Specialist
- Explore the UNESCO World Heritage monasteries of Meteora
Landmarks Meteora Monasteries - Day 8
Athens to Mykonos
Board your cruise ship and sail across the Aegean Sea toward Mykonos. Spend the evening walking through the island's maze-like streets lined with whitewashed cottages and colorful bougainvillea.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (MV Celestyal Discovery)
Included Activities
- Board cruise ship
Optional Activities
- Explore Mykonos's labyrinthine lanes and whitewashed cottages
Landmarks Mykonos 
- Day 9
Mykonos - Kusadasi (Ephesus) - Patmos
Sail to the Turkish coastline and visit Kusadasi for a shore experience to the ancient city of Ephesus. From there, continue to Patmos, where St. John wrote the Book of Revelations. Optional visits include the Cave of the Apocalypse and St. John's Monastery if you want to explore further.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (MV Celestyal Discovery)
Included Activities
- Complimentary Shore Experience to ancient Ephesus
Optional Activities
- Visit the Cave of the Apocalypse at Patmos
- Visit St. John's Monastery at Patmos
Landmarks Ephesus Cave of the Apocalypse St. John's Monastery - Day 10
Patmos - Rhodes
Arrive in Rhodes where you have the option to see one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Walk through the thick stone walls, gates, and cobblestone lanes of the medieval town in the capital. You'll return to the cruise ship by evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (MV Celestyal Discovery)
Optional Activities
- Optional experience to encounter one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World
- Explore the medieval old town of Rhodes
- Walk the thick stone walls and cobblestone lanes of Rhodes capital
Landmarks Rhodes Old Town 
- Day 11
Rhodes - Heraklion (Crete) - Santorini
Sail to Heraklion on Crete and explore the Palace of Knossos, where you can see centuries-old Minoan culture up close. Your final stop today is Santorini, the volcanic island with cliff-top villages. There's an optional shore experience available if you want to visit the picturesque village of Oia.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (MV Celestyal Discovery)
Optional Activities
- Explore the Palace of Knossos in Crete
- Delve into centuries-old Minoan culture and heritage
- Optional Shore Experience to the village of Oia in Santorini
Landmarks Palace of Knossos Oia 
- Day 12
Santorini - Athens
Leave the cruise ship this morning and take a transfer to your hotel back in Athens.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Divani Palace Acropolis)
Included Activities
- Transfer to hotel in Athens
- Day 13
Athens
Transfers take you to the airport for your return flight home.
Included Activities
- Transfer to airport
