Itinerary
- Day 1
Athens
Your Greek adventure starts this evening in Athens. You'll meet your tour director and travel companions at 6 pm for a welcome drink to kick things off.
Included Activities
- Welcome drink with Tour Director and travel companions
- Day 2
Athens
Take a guided tour through ancient Athens, starting with Syntagma Square and moving on to the Temple of Zeus and Panathenaic Stadium. From there, you head to the Acropolis. The afternoon and evening are yours to wander around the city and see what catches your interest.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided sightseeing orientation drive viewing Syntagma Square, Temple of Zeus, and Panathenaic Stadium
- Visit to the Acropolis
Landmarks/POIs Syntagma Square Temple of Zeus Panathenaic Stadium Acropolis - Day 3
Athens to Nauplia
You'll drive across Greece to visit three significant ancient sites over about 132 miles. Start at the Corinth canal, then check out ancient Corinth. After lunch, explore the excavations and museum at Mycenae. Later, you see the 2,300-year-old open-air theater at Epidaurus before arriving in Nauplia for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit to ancient Corinth
- Guided visit of Mycenae excavations and museum
- Guided visit to Epidaurus open-air auditorium
Landmarks/POIs Corinth Canal Ancient Corinth Mycenae Epidaurus - Day 4
Nauplia to Olympia
Drive through the Arkadian Mountains on your way to Olympia, covering 112 miles. You get a guided look at the archaeological site and museum here. In the evening, you'll participate in a cooking demonstration to learn how to make traditional Greek tzatziki.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic drive through Arkadian Mountains
- Guided visit to Olympia archaeological site and museum
- Cooking demonstration to learn how to make traditional Greek tzatziki
Landmarks/POIs Arkadian Mountains Olympia - Day 5
Olympia to Delphi
Head toward Delphi, passing the busy seaport of Patras along the way, traveling 149 miles total. Once there, take a guided tour of the excavations and Archaeological Museum. By evening, you'll learn to dance the sirtaki while sipping ouzo.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Drive past Patras seaport
- Guided visit to Delphi excavations and Archaeological Museum
- Sirtaki dance lesson with glass of ouzo
Landmarks/POIs Patras Delphi - Day 6
Delphi to Kalambaka
Travel 155 miles through Lamia and Trikala to reach Kalambaka. The highlight here is seeing the Meteora monasteries, which sit dramatically on top of soaring cliffs. You'll get guided tours through the beautiful Varlaam and St. Stephen's Monasteries.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided visit of Varlaam Monastery
- Guided visit of St. Stephen's Monastery
Landmarks/POIs Varlaam Monastery St. Stephen's Monastery Meteora - Day 7
Kalambaka to Athens
Travel back toward Athens, covering 236 miles, with a stop at the Battle of Thermopylae site where the famous 480 BC clash between Spartans and Persians happened. You'll arrive in Athens late in the afternoon with time to explore on your own.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Stop at the Battle of Thermopylae site
Landmarks/POIs Thermopylae - Day 8
Athens to Mykonos
Board your Greek Islands cruise from Athens. You arrive in Mykonos this evening and have free time to check out the island's beaches, waters, and the well-known 16th-century windmills, plus the lively nightlife.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Embark on Greek Islands cruise
- Free time to explore Mykonos
Landmarks/POIs Mykonos - Day 9
Mykonos to Kusadasi to Patmos
The ship sails to Kusadasi, Turkey so you can visit the well-preserved ancient Greek, Roman, and Byzantine ruins of Ephesus. You'll see the historic Library of Celsus, Basilica of St. John, and Temple of Artemis. Later in the day, you stop at Patmos.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit to excavations of Ephesus
Landmarks/POIs Ephesus Library of Celsus Basilica of St. John Temple of Artemis - Day 10
Patmos to Rhodes
You have a full day at Rhodes. A guided tour takes you to the Acropolis of Lindos, which sits majestically over 100 meters above the sea and features fascinating archaeological ruins.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided sightseeing of Acropolis of Lindos
Landmarks/POIs Acropolis of Lindos - Day 11
Rhodes to Heraklion to Santorini
Sail to Heraklion on Crete, Greece's largest island. You'll find ancient ruins, lively streets, and nice beaches here. The afternoon includes a stop at Santorini if weather allows, and you have free time to explore both locations.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Free time to explore Heraklion
Landmarks/POIs Heraklion Crete Santorini - Day 12
Santorini to Athens
After leaving the cruise ship, you have a free day in Athens. Wander through historic neighborhoods like Plaka, shop around, and relax in cafes and tavernas. It's your chance to see the birthplace of democracy and western civilization at your own pace.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Free day in Athens
Landmarks/POIs Plaka - Day 13
Athens
Your Greek adventure wraps up this morning with breakfast in Athens before you depart for home.
- Meals
- Breakfast
