Itinerary
- Day 1
Athens
You'll land in Athens and get transferred to your hotel. After settling in, the rest of the day is yours to wander around this ancient capital at your own pace. It's a good time to get oriented, grab dinner somewhere local, and recover from travel.
Optional Activities
- Explore Athens independently
- Day 2
Athens to Olympia
Head out from Athens toward the Peloponnese, starting with a drive through the Corinth Canal. You'll stop at the theatre in Epidaurus, which is incredibly well-preserved, then move on to Mycenae, a World Heritage site with layers of ancient history. By evening you'll reach Olympia for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Corinth Canal
- Visit theatre at Epidaurus
- Guided tour of Mycenae including Cyclopean walls, Tomb of Agamemnon, and Lion Gate
- Travel across Peloponnese mountains
Landmarks Corinth Canal Theatre of Epidaurus Mycenae Lion Gate Tomb of Agamemnon 
- Day 3
Olympia to Delphi
Spend your morning at the ancient Olympic Games site in Olympia, checking out the Temple of Zeus and the Palestra where athletes trained. Later in the afternoon, you'll cross the Rio-Antiro Bridge, which has impressive views, and then drive toward Delphi for the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Explore ancient Olympia
- Visit Temple of Zeus
- Visit Palestra
- Visit Phidias's workshop
- Cross Rio-Antiro Bridge
- Travel to Delphi
Landmarks Ancient Olympia Temple of Zeus Palestra Rio-Antiro Bridge 
- Day 4
Delphi to Athens
Walk up the Sacred Way at Delphi's sanctuary, seeing the temple ruins scattered along the path. The local museum has the bronze Charioteer statue and the omphalos stone, both worth your time. After exploring, you'll head back to Athens for the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Walk the Sacred Way
- Visit Temple of Apollo ruins
- Visit Delphi local museum
- See bronze Charioteer statue
- See omphalos stone
Landmarks Sanctuary of Delphi Sacred Way Temple of Apollo Delphi Museum - Day 5
Athens
A guided coach tour takes you through Athens, hitting the Panathenaic Stadium and Temple of Olympian Zeus. Then you'll walk the Acropolis and see the Parthenon up close. The Acropolis Museum comes next, and after that, the afternoon is free to wander Plaka's cobbled streets, stop at tavernas, or shop along Ermou Street.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Coach tour of Athens
- Visit Panathenaic Stadium
- Visit Temple of Olympian Zeus
- Guided tour of Acropolis
- Visit Parthenon
- Guided tour of Acropolis Museum
- Leisure time in Plaka
Optional Activities
- Explore Plaka independently
- Dine at tavernas in Plaka
- Shop for souvenirs on Ermou Street
Landmarks Panathenaic Stadium Temple of Olympian Zeus Acropolis Parthenon Acropolis Museum Plaka - Day 6
Athens to Cruise
After breakfast, transfer to Piraeus port and board your Celestyal Cruises ship for an 8-day Adriatic voyage. Spend the day getting comfortable aboard, exploring the ship's facilities, catching entertainment, and sailing around the Peloponnese toward the Ionian Sea.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Served onboard), Dinner (Served onboard)
Included Activities
- Breakfast at hotel
- Transfer to Piraeus port
- Board cruise ship
- Cruising around Peloponnese to Ionian Sea
Optional Activities
- Enjoy cruise ship facilities
- Enjoy onboard entertainment
- Day 7
Kefalonia
You'll arrive at Kefalonia, the largest Ionian island, with time to explore on your own. The island has beautiful beaches, caves to check out, local wines to try, and small fishing villages that feel untouched. It's a relaxed day to do what interests you most.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Explore Kefalonia independently
- Optional excursion to discover Kefalonia's stunning beaches
- Optional excursion to unique caves
- Optional excursion to local wineries
- Optional excursion to picturesque fishing villages
Landmarks Kefalonia - Day 8
Dubrovnik
Arriving around midday at Dubrovnik, you can join an optional walking tour of the Old City or take the cable car up for views from above. Just remember you need to be back aboard by dinner time, which is included, and the ship sets sail just after midnight.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Served onboard - must return to ship before sailing)
Included Activities
- Arrival at Dubrovnik
- Included dinner onboard
Optional Activities
- Optional walking tour through Old City of Dubrovnik
- Optional cable car to top of Dubrovnik for panoramic views
- Explore hidden corners of Dubrovnik
Landmarks Dubrovnik Old City 
- Day 9
Kotor
The ship sails to Kotor, a historical town in Montenegro and a UNESCO World Heritage site. Optional excursions let you explore Kotor itself, head to Budva, or visit Sveti Stefan. Each of these towns has medieval character and the surrounding landscapes are quite dramatic.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Arrival at Kotor
Optional Activities
- Optional excursion to explore Kotor
- Optional excursion to explore Budva
- Optional excursion to explore Sveti Stefan
- Optional excursion to discover Montenegro's rich beauty and history
Landmarks Kotor Budva Sveti Stefan 
- Day 10
Bari
Morning arrival in Bari gives you several optional excursion choices. You could see Alberobello with its cone-shaped buildings, check out Ostuni's white architecture on a hilltop, dive into Bari's history, or explore Apulia's grottos and charming Polignano al Mare by the water.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Arrival at Bari
Optional Activities
- Optional excursion to Alberobello
- Optional excursion to Ostuni
- Optional excursion to explore Bari's history
- Optional excursion to Grottos of Castellana
- Optional excursion to Polignano al Mare
- Optional excursion to discover Apulia's highlights
Landmarks Alberobello Ostuni Grottos of Castellana Polignano al Mare 
- Day 11
Corfu
At Corfu, the island has a mix of lush greenery and Byzantine and Venetian architecture to discover. Optional activities include exploring ancient fortresses, walking the old town, visiting Esplanade Square, seeing Achilleion Palace, or heading to Kanoni for views of Pontikonisi.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Arrival at Corfu
Optional Activities
- Optional excursion to explore ancient fortresses
- Optional excursion to stroll through old town
- Optional excursion to Esplanade Square
- Optional excursion to Achilleion Palace
- Optional excursion to Kanoni for Pontikonisi views
Landmarks Esplanade Square Achilleion Palace Pontikonisi Kanoni - Day 12
Katakolon
You'll dock at Katakolon, which serves as the access point to ancient Olympia. Explore freely or join an excursion to the ancient site itself, seeing the Temple of Zeus, Palaestra, Phidias's Workshop, and the museum where the Hermes of Praxiteles statue is on display.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Arrival at Katakolon
Optional Activities
- Explore Katakolon at leisure
- Optional excursion to ancient Olympia
- Optional excursion to Temple of Zeus
- Optional excursion to Palaestra
- Optional excursion to Phidias's Workshop
- Optional excursion to local museum featuring Hermes of Praxiteles
Landmarks Ancient Olympia Temple of Zeus Palaestra - Day 13
Athens Departure
The ship arrives back at Piraeus early in the morning. You'll have breakfast onboard before disembarking, and then a transfer takes you to Athens airport for your flight home.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Served onboard)
Included Activities
- Breakfast onboard
- Disembarkation from cruise
- Transfer to Athens airport
