Itinerary
- Day 1
Athens
You'll arrive in Athens and transfer to your hotel. There's time before evening to walk around this capital where ancient history sits alongside contemporary life. Later, you'll meet your Travel Director and group for a light meal.
- 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 after hotel check-in
- Day 2
Athens
This morning a Local Specialist leads you through ancient Athens, starting with the Acropolis and Parthenon. You'll see the Royal Palace, Temple of Zeus, and visit the Acropolis Museum. After that, you'll check out Hadrian's Arch and the stadium from the 1896 Olympic Games. The afternoon is yours to wander the Plaka, sit at Syntagma Square, or hunt for good souvlaki around town.
- 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
- Acropolis complex exploration including Parthenon, Royal Palace, and Temple of Zeus
- Acropolis Museum visit
- Hadrian's Arch viewing
- Stadium of the first modern Olympics (1896) viewing
Optional Activities
- Stroll through the Plaka
- 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 leave Athens and drive across the Corinth Canal to the Peloponnesian Peninsula. A Local Specialist shows you ancient Corinth, then you'll continue to Mycenae for the Beehive Tombs, Lion Gate, and Agamemnon's palace remains. Later in the day, head to Epidaurus to see the ancient theater and Sanctuary of Asclepius. You'll arrive in Nafplion by evening and have dinner at your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Hotel dinner)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Amalia Nafplio)
Included Activities
- Corinth Canal crossing
- Guided exploration of ancient Corinth with Local Specialist
- Mycenae visit including Beehive Tombs (Treasury of Atreus), Lion Gate, and Agamemnon's Royal Palace with Local Specialist
- Epidaurus ancient theater visit
- Sanctuary of Asclepius viewing
Landmarks Corinth Canal Ancient Corinth Mycenae Lion Gate Treasury of Atreus Agamemnon's Royal Palace Epidaurus Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus Sanctuary of Asclepius 
- Day 4
Nafplion to Olympia
Traveling through the Arcadian mountains toward Olympia, you'll stop at a family honey farm to taste thyme honey and learn about traditional practices. Then you'll reach Olympia, birthplace of the Olympic Games from 776 BC. This evening, join the Karabelas family at their olive and wine estate for homemade food, traditional dancing, and Greek hospitality.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Homecooked food with traditional dancing at Karabelas family olive and wine estate)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Amalia Olympia)
Included Activities
- Family-run honey farm visit with thyme-infused honey tasting and biodiversity learning
- Olympia birthplace of Olympic Games exploration
- Be My Guest experience with Karabelas family at olive and wine estate
- Traditional Greek dinner with homecooked food and traditional dancing
Landmarks Ancient Olympia 
- Day 5
Olympia to Delphi
A Local Specialist takes you through the ancient Olympic site this morning, covering the museum and temple ruins. After leaving Olympia, you'll head north along the coast to Patras, cross the Gulf of Corinth, and arrive in Delphi. There's an option to try preparing local dishes during an interactive cooking lesson.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Amalia Delphi)
Included Activities
- Ancient Olympic site guided visit with Local Specialist
- Olympic site museum visit
- Temple of Zeus ruins viewing
- Temple of Hera ruins viewing
Optional Activities
- Interactive cooking lesson with local dishes in Delphi
Landmarks Ancient Olympia Temple of Zeus Temple of Hera Patras 
- Day 6
Delphi to Kalambaka
Walk the Sacred Way with your Local Specialist to the 4th-century Temple of Apollo at Delphi. You'll see statues from the Pythian Games held in Apollo's honor. After that, take a scenic drive to Thermopylae where Leonidas and the Spartans made their stand. Then cross the Thessaly plain, known as Greece's breadbasket, and arrive in Kalambaka.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Amalia Kalambaka)
Included Activities
- Sacred Way guided walk with Local Specialist
- Temple of Apollo visit
- Pythian Games athlete statues viewing
- Thermopylae scenic drive
- Leonidas Monument viewing
Landmarks Delphi Sacred Way Temple of Apollo Thermopylae Leonidas Monument - Day 7
Kalambaka to Athens
This morning you'll see the UNESCO monasteries of Meteora with a Local Specialist, visiting two of the six Eastern Orthodox buildings perched on rock towers. Then you'll drive back to Athens for a final dinner with your travel companions to reflect on your journey through Greece.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Final dinner with travel companions to reminisce over the journey)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Divani Caravel, Radisson Blu Park, Crowne Plaza Athens City Center)
Included Activities
- UNESCO World Heritage Meteora monasteries visit with Local Specialist
- Two Eastern Orthodox monasteries tour
Landmarks Meteora - Day 8
Athens to Mykonos
You'll depart Athens and board your ship for the Aegean Sea heading to Mykonos. The evening is yours to walk the winding lanes lined with white cottages and bright bougainvillea.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (MV Celestyal Discovery)
Included Activities
- Cruise departure from Athens
- Mykonos arrival and exploration
Optional Activities
- Explore Mykonos independently
Landmarks Mykonos - Day 9
Mykonos to Kusadasi to Patmos
The ship stops at Kusadasi on the Turkish coast for a complimentary Shore Experience to ancient Ephesus. You'll walk the Arcadian Way, see the Library of Celsus, and visit the Amphitheater and House of the Virgin Mary. Later, you'll reach Patmos where St. John wrote the Book of Revelations, with an optional visit to the Cave of the Apocalypse and monastery.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (MV Celestyal Discovery)
Included Activities
- Kusadasi port visit
- Ancient city of Ephesus complimentary Shore Experience
- Arcadian Way walk
- Library of Celsus viewing
- Amphitheater visit
- House of the Virgin Mary visit
Optional Activities
- Cave of the Apocalypse visit in Patmos
- St. John's Monastery visit in Patmos
Landmarks Kusadasi Ephesus Library of Celsus Arcadian Way Amphitheater House of the Virgin Mary Patmos Cave of the Apocalypse St. John's Monastery - Day 10
Patmos to Rhodes
At Rhodes, you have an optional experience to see one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Walk through medieval knight ruins and explore the capital on your own, tracing stone walls, gates, and cobblestone streets before returning to the ship.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (MV Celestyal Discovery)
Optional Activities
- One of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World optional encounter
- Medieval knights exploration and historic capital discovery
- Independent exploration of Rhodes capital including stone walls, gates, and cobblestone lanes
Landmarks Rhodes 
- Day 11
Rhodes to Heraklion to Santorini
Sail to Heraklion on Crete where you can visit the Palace of Knossos to learn about Minoan culture. Later, head to Santorini with its cliff-top villages, and consider an optional Shore Experience to the village of Oia.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (MV Celestyal Discovery)
Included Activities
- Heraklion arrival
Optional Activities
- Palace of Knossos visit to explore Minoan culture and heritage
- Optional Shore Experience to the village of Oia in Santorini
Landmarks Heraklion Palace of Knossos Santorini Oia - Day 12
Santorini
You'll disembark from your cruise ship this morning and transfer by coach to your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Divani Palace Acropolis)
Included Activities
- Cruise ship disembarkation
- Hotel transfer
- Day 13
Departure
Transfers will take you to the airport for your return flight home.
