Itinerary
- Day 1
Athens
You'll arrive in Athens and head to your hotel to settle in. After getting comfortable, there's time to walk around this lively capital before meeting your Travel Director and group for an evening meal.
- Meals
- Dinner (Light meal with Travel Director and travel companions)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Divani Caravel, Radisson Blu Park, Crowne Plaza Athens City Centre)
Optional Activities
- Explore Athens independently
- Day 2
Athens
This morning you'll tour ancient Athens with a local specialist, checking out the Acropolis, Parthenon, Royal Palace, and Temple of Zeus. The Acropolis Museum comes next to see the antiquities, followed by Hadrian's Arch and the Olympic stadium. The afternoon is yours to wander the Plaka, sit in Syntagma Square, or find the city's best souvlaki.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Divani Caravel, Radisson Blu Park, Crowne Plaza Athens City Centre)
Included Activities
- Guided morning sightseeing tour of the Acropolis
- Visit to Acropolis Museum
- See Hadrian's Arch
- Visit to the Olympic stadium (first modern Olympics 1896)
Optional Activities
- Explore Plaka district
- People-watch in Syntagma Square
- Search for local souvlaki
Landmarks Acropolis Parthenon Royal Palace Temple of Zeus Acropolis Museum Hadrian's Arch Panathenaic Stadium Plaka Syntagma Square - Day 3
Athens to Nafplion
You'll head out of Athens this morning and cross the Corinth Canal into the Peloponnesian Peninsula. A local specialist takes you through ancient Corinth, then to Mycenae where you'll see the Beehive Tombs, Lion Gate, and Agamemnon's Royal Palace. After that, the ancient theatre at Epidaurus and the Sanctuary of Asclepius. You'll finish in the Venetian town of Nafplion with dinner at your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at hotel)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Amalia Nafplio)
Included Activities
- Cross the Corinth Canal
- Explore ancient Corinth with Local Specialist
- Visit Mycenae to see the Beehive Tombs (Treasury of Atreus)
- See the Lion Gate at Mycenae
- Explore Agamemnon's Royal Palace remains
- Visit the ancient theatre at Epidaurus
- Visit the Sanctuary of Asclepius at Epidaurus
Landmarks Corinth Canal Corinth Mycenae Lion Gate Treasury of Atreus Epidaurus Theatre Sanctuary of Asclepius 
- Day 4
Nafplion to Olympia
You're traveling through the Arcadian mountains toward Olympia today. There's a stop at a family-run honey farm where you'll taste thyme-infused honey and learn about traditional practices. Later you'll explore the ancient Olympic Games site from 776 BC. This evening, you'll have dinner at an olive and wine estate with the Karabelas family, complete with homecooked food, traditional dancing, and Greek hospitality.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Homecooked food with the Karabelas family at their olive and wine estate)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Amalia Olympia)
Included Activities
- Visit family-run honey farm for MAKE TRAVEL MATTER Experience
- Taste thyme-infused honey
- Learn about traditional practices and biodiversity protection
- Explore Olympia (birthplace of Olympic Games)
- Be My Guest experience with Karabelas family at olive and wine estate
- Traditional Greek dinner with the Karabelas family
- Traditional dancing with the Karabelas family
Landmarks Olympia 
- Day 5
Olympia to Delphi
A local specialist guides you through centuries of history this morning at the ancient Olympic site and museum, where you'll see the ruined Temples of Zeus and Hera. Then you head north along the coast to Patras, cross the Gulf of Corinth, and continue to Delphi. If you're interested, there's an interactive cooking lesson available to try preparing local dishes.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Amalia Delphi)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of ancient Olympic site with Local Specialist
- Visit to Olympia Museum
- Explore the Temple of Zeus ruins
- Explore the Temple of Hera ruins
Optional Activities
- Interactive cooking lesson in Delphi to prepare local dishes
Landmarks Olympia Temple of Zeus Temple of Hera Delphi 
- Day 6
Delphi to Kalambaka
You'll walk the Sacred Way with a local specialist toward the 4th-century Temple of Apollo and see statues of Olympic athletes from the Pythian Games. The route then takes you to Thermopylae where Leonidas and his 300 Spartans defended against the Persians. You'll cross the Thessaly plain, Greece's agricultural heartland, before arriving in Kalambaka.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Amalia Kalambaka)
Included Activities
- Walk the Sacred Way with Local Specialist
- Visit the Temple of Apollo
- See statues honouring Olympic athletes from the Pythian Games
- Visit Thermopylae
- See the Leonidas Monument
Landmarks Sacred Way Temple of Apollo Thermopylae Leonidas Monument - Day 7
Kalambaka to Athens
The morning is spent at the UNESCO World Heritage monasteries of Meteora. You'll explore two of the six Eastern Orthodox monasteries with a local specialist, taking in the dramatic rock towers overlooking the town. After that, there's a scenic drive back to Athens and a final dinner with your travel companions to look back on your trip through Greece.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Final dinner with travel companions)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Divani Caravel, Radisson Blu Park, Crowne Plaza Athens City Centre)
Included Activities
- Visit UNESCO World Heritage monasteries of Meteora
- Guided visit to two of six Eastern Orthodox monasteries with Local Specialist
Landmarks Meteora Monasteries - Day 8
Athens
You have the full day free to explore Athens' ancient sites on your own time and at your own pace, checking out whatever interests you most.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Divani Caravel, Radisson Blu Park, Crowne Plaza Athens City Centre)
Optional Activities
- Explore ancient sites independently
- Day 9
Athens to Cruise (Aegean)
The morning is yours to explore Athens and its ancient sites independently. Later in the afternoon, you'll board your cruise ship for a seven-day journey through the Aegean Sea.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (MV Celestyal Journey)
Optional Activities
- Explore Athens ancient sites independently
- Day 10
Thessaloniki
Today you'll explore Thessaloniki, Greece's second-largest city. You can walk along the waterfront, enjoy the cafes in Aristotelous Square, and see ancient monuments including the Arch of Galerius.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (MV Celestyal Journey)
Included Activities
- Stroll along Thessaloniki waterfront
- Visit Aristotelous Square
- See the Arch of Galerius
Landmarks Aristotelous Square Arch of Galerius - Day 11
Kusadasi to Ephesus
Your ship docks in Kusadasi, the gateway to ancient Ephesus. A guided tour takes you through this UNESCO-listed site with its Hellenistic and Roman heritage. You'll stroll marble colonnades and see the Library of Celsus and Temple of Artemis facades before returning to the ship for the evening departure.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (MV Celestyal Journey)
Included Activities
- Included Ancient Ephesus sightseeing tour
- Explore marble colonnades of Ephesus
- Visit Library of Celsus
- See Temple of Artemis
Landmarks Ephesus Library of Celsus Temple of Artemis - Day 12
Crete
You wake up in Crete, Greece's largest island and the fifth largest in the Mediterranean. This mythical land is home to Zeus' birthplace and the Minotaur legend. Choose between a tour to Heraklion to visit King Minos' Palace in Knossos and see Europe's first advanced civilization, or drive into the countryside to experience authentic Cretan life.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (MV Celestyal Journey)
Optional Activities
- Tour to Heraklion and King Minos' Palace in Knossos
- Experience authentic Cretan countryside and lifestyle
Landmarks Knossos Heraklion - Day 13
Santorini
You'll wake up in Santorini with its sheer cliffs and striking views. Explore the capital Thira with its clifftop restaurants and sunsets. An optional shore experience this afternoon can take you to villages and vineyards, or to Oia with its white buildings and blue-domed churches for the best caldera views. The evening is free for exploring Santorini's nightlife.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (MV Celestyal Journey)
Optional Activities
- Explore Thira independently
- Visit clifftop restaurants and cafes
- Optional Shore Experience to villages and vineyards
- Visit Oia with white buildings and blue-domed churches
- Explore Santorini's nightlife
Landmarks Thira Oia - Day 14
Mykonos
You have a full free day to explore Mykonos. Wander the narrow streets of Chora past white-washed cottages and bougainvillea, or find a quiet spot by the Old Port with a drink. There's an optional trip available to Delos, birthplace of Apollo, where archaeological treasures wait.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (MV Celestyal Journey)
Optional Activities
- Explore Chora streets independently
- Visit Old Port
- Optional visit to Sacred Island of Delos
- Explore archaeological sites on Delos
Landmarks Chora Delos 
- Day 15
Milos to Athens
The ship docks in Milos, home of the famous Venus de Milo and known as the 'Island of Colours'. Explore on your own or take an optional experience sampling local cuisine. This evening you'll depart for Athens and celebrate a final night on board with new friends.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Final evening celebration on board with new friends)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (MV Celestyal Journey)
Optional Activities
- Explore the Island of Colours
- Trek to heart of Milos sampling local cuisine
Landmarks Milos - Day 16
Athens Departure
You'll disembark from the cruise ship this morning and transfer to the airport for your departure home.
