Itinerary
- Day 1
Athens
You'll land at Athens airport and get a transfer to your hotel. The rest of the day is yours to wander around the city and get a feel for the place at your own pace.
Optional Activities
- Explore Athens at leisure
- Discover architectural history of the city
- Experience modern Athens
- Day 2
Athens
Start with a guided coach tour through Athens hitting the Panathenaic Stadium, Temple of Olympian Zeus, and the Acropolis where you'll see the Parthenon. After that, the afternoon opens up for you to walk around Plaka's cobbled streets, try some tavernas, and check out the shops on Ermou Street. You'll also visit the recently renovated Acropolis Museum during the tour.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided coach tour of Athens
- Visit Panathenaic Stadium
- Visit Temple of Olympian Zeus
- Visit the Acropolis
- Guided tour of Acropolis Museum
- Afternoon at leisure in Plaka
Optional Activities
- Shopping on Ermou Street
- Dining at tavernas in Plaka
Landmarks Panathenaic Stadium Temple of Olympian Zeus Acropolis Parthenon Acropolis Museum Plaka - Day 3
Athens to Olympia
Head out from Athens toward the Peloponnese, making a stop at the narrow Corinth Canal built back in 1893. From there, you'll see the well-preserved theatre at Epidaurus, which was a healing sanctuary in ancient times. Next comes Mycenae where you can see the Cyclopean walls, the Tomb of Agamemnon, and the Lion Gate. Then you'll drive through the Peloponnese mountains, arriving in Olympia by evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Corinth Canal
- Visit Epidaurus theatre
- Visit Mycenae World Heritage site
- See Cyclopean walls
- See Tomb of Agamemnon
- See Lion Gate
Landmarks Corinth Canal Epidaurus Theatre Mycenae Lion Gate Tomb of Agamemnon 
- Day 4
Olympia to Delphi
Spend the morning in Olympia checking out the Temple of Zeus, the Palestra, and Phidias's workshop, all connected to the ancient Olympic Games that happened along the Alfios river. In the afternoon, you'll cross the impressive Rio-Antiro Bridge heading north to Delphi where you'll spend the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Explore Olympia
- Visit Temple of Zeus at Olympia
- Visit Palestra
- Visit Phidia's workshop
- Cross Rio-Antiro Bridge
Landmarks Temple of Zeus at Olympia Palestra at Olympia Rio-Antiro Bridge 
- Day 5
Delphi to Kalambaka
At Delphi you'll visit the sanctuary, an ancient pilgrimage spot and home to the Pythian Oracle in the Temple of Apollo. Walk the Sacred Way following the same path ancient visitors took through the sanctuary and see temple ruins. The local museum holds the bronze Charioteer statue and the mythical omphalos stone. Later, you'll cross through the central Greece mountains and arrive in Kalambaka for the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Delphi sanctuary
- Walk Sacred Way at Delphi
- Visit Temple of Apollo at Delphi
- Visit Delphi museum
- See bronze Charioteer statue
- See mythical omphalos stone
Landmarks Delphi Sanctuary Temple of Apollo at Delphi Delphi Museum - Day 6
Kalambaka to Athens
Visit Meteora, a World Heritage site with towering rock formations and Eastern Orthodox monasteries perched on them. On the way back to Athens, you'll stop at Thermopylae where King Leonidas and 300 Spartans made their stand against the Persians in 480 BC. You'll return to Athens for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Meteora World Heritage site
- Visit Eastern Orthodox monasteries at Meteora
- Stop at Thermopylae
Landmarks Meteora Thermopylae - Day 7
Athens to Cruise
After breakfast, head to Piraeus port to board your Celestyal Cruises ship for your Adriatic cruise. Settle in and take advantage of the ship's facilities and onboard entertainment as you cruise around the Peloponnese heading toward the Ionian Sea.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch served onboard), Dinner (Dinner served onboard)
Included Activities
- Transfer to Piraeus port
- Board Celestyal Cruises vessel
- Cruise around Peloponnese to Ionian Sea
Optional Activities
- Onboard entertainment and facilities
Landmarks Piraeus Port - Day 8
Kefalonia
You'll arrive at Kefalonia, the largest of the Ionian islands. The day is open for you to explore at your own pace or sign up for optional excursions. There are beautiful beaches to find, unique caves to check out, local wines to try, and fishing villages to wander through.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Arrive at Kefalonia
Optional Activities
- Explore Kefalonia at leisure
- Visit stunning beaches on Kefalonia
- Explore caves on Kefalonia
- Visit local wineries on Kefalonia
- Visit picturesque fishing villages on Kefalonia
- Optional excursions on Kefalonia
Landmarks Kefalonia - Day 9
Dubrovnik
Around midday you'll arrive in Dubrovnik, often called the Croatian jewel. You can join an optional walking tour through the Old City or take the cable car up for panoramic views from the top. Explore the hidden corners and get a feel for the authentic city, but make sure you're back to the ship just after midnight.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Included dinner onboard)
Included Activities
- Arrive at Dubrovnik
- Included dinner onboard
Optional Activities
- Optional walking tour through Old City of Dubrovnik
- Cable car ride to top of Dubrovnik
- Explore Dubrovnik at leisure
Landmarks Dubrovnik Old City 
- Day 10
Kotor
The ship sails to Kotor, a charming historical town in Montenegro and a UNESCO World Heritage site. You'll have a full day with optional excursions available to explore Montenegro's beauty and history, including visits to places like Budva and Sveti Stefan.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Arrive at Kotor
Optional Activities
- Full day optional excursions in Kotor
- Explore Kotor town
- Explore Budva
- Visit Sveti Stefan
- Discover medieval charm of historic towns
- Experience breathtaking natural landscapes in Montenegro
Landmarks Kotor Budva Sveti Stefan 
- Day 11
Bari
Arriving in Bari in the morning, you'll have several optional excursion choices. Consider the fairytale town of Alberobello, Ostuni with its white hilltop setting, or Bari's history. You could also explore Apulia's highlights including the Grottos of Castellana and the town of Polignano al Mare.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Arrive in Bari
Optional Activities
- Explore fairytale town of Alberobello
- Visit Ostuni white hilltop city
- Explore Bari's rich history
- Visit Grottos of Castellana
- Visit picturesque town of Polignano al Mare
- Discover Apulia's highlights
Landmarks Alberobello Ostuni Grottos of Castellana Polignano al Mare 
- Day 12
Corfu
At Corfu you can explore an island known for lush greenery and a mix of Byzantine and Venetian architecture. Optional excursions let you visit ancient fortresses, wander the old town, or see Espianada Square (Europe's largest). You can also tour the Achilleion Palace or head to the Kanoni viewpoint for views of Pontikonisi.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Arrive at Corfu
Optional Activities
- Explore ancient fortresses on Corfu
- Stroll through old town of Corfu
- Visit Espianada Square
- Admire Achilleion Palace
- View Pontikonisi from Kanoni
- Explore Byzantine architecture on Corfu
- Explore Venetian architecture on Corfu
Landmarks Corfu Old Town Espianada Square Achilleion Palace Pontikonisi Kanoni - Day 13
Katakolon
You'll arrive at Katakolon, the gateway to ancient Olympia and birthplace of the original Olympic Games. Explore on your own or join an excursion to the ancient site with the Temple of Zeus, the Palaestra, Phidias's Workshop, and the local museum where you can see the iconic Hermes of Praxiteles statue.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Arrive at Katakolon
Optional Activities
- Explore Katakolon at leisure
- Visit Temple of Zeus at Olympia
- Visit Palaestra at Olympia
- Visit Phidias's Workshop
- Visit Olympia museum
- See statue of Hermes of Praxiteles
- Excursion to ancient Olympia site
Landmarks Temple of Zeus at Olympia Palaestra at Olympia Olympia Museum - Day 14
Athens Departure
The cruise pulls into Piraeus port early in the morning. Have breakfast onboard before disembarking. After you get off the ship, a transfer takes you to Athens airport for your onward flight.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast served onboard)
Included Activities
- Breakfast onboard
- Disembark at Piraeus port
Landmarks Piraeus Port
