Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Athens
Athens- Meals
- Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Divani Palace Acropolis, New, Athens, Athens Marriott)
Included Activities
- Meet Insight host at airport
- Hotel transfer
- Welcome dinner with Travel Director and fellow travellers
- Day 2
Athens - Thermopylae - Kalambaka
Athens - Thermopylae - Kalambaka- Meals
- Dinner (Delicious dinner crafted from fresh, seasonal ingredients)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Divani Meteora, Kalambaka)
Included Activities
- Insight Choice experience: either visit ancient Athens sites with Local Expert (Temple of Olympian Zeus, Arch of Hadrian, Acropolis, Parthenon, Temple of Athena Nike, Erechtheion) OR explore Plaka neighbourhood with Travel Director
- View memorial at Thermopylae
- Orientation of Kalambaka with Travel Director
Landmarks Temple of Olympian Zeus Arch of Hadrian Acropolis Parthenon Temple of Athena Nike Erechtheion Thermopylae Memorial Plaka - Day 3
Kalambaka
Kalambaka- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit UNESCO World Heritage Site of Meteora with Local Expert
- Visit one of the centuries-old monasteries of Meteora
Optional Activities
- Relaxed walk on nature trails
- Visit Natural History Museum
Landmarks Meteora Peneios Valley - Day 4
Kalambaka - Delphi - Olympia
Kalambaka - Delphi - Olympia- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Olympion Asty)
Included Activities
- Explore Delphi with Local Expert
- Walk Sacred Way of Delphi
- See Treasury of the Athenians
- See Polygonal Wall
- Visit Temple of Apollo
Landmarks Mount Parnassus Sacred Way of Delphi Treasury of the Athenians Polygonal Wall Temple of Apollo 
- Day 5
Olympia
Olympia- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Unique Greek flavours and regional specialities over dinner)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Olympion Asty)
Included Activities
- Visit Temple of Zeus
- Explore athletes gymnasium
- Visit Ancient Stadium of Olympia
- Photo opportunity at starting line
- Cooking demonstration with local chef showcasing classic Greek cuisine
- Dinner featuring dishes prepared during cooking demonstration
Landmarks Ancient Olympia Temple of Zeus Ancient Stadium of Olympia - Day 6
Olympia - Mycenae - Nafplio - Athens
Olympia - Mycenae - Nafplio - Athens- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Hearty dinner in true Greek style)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Divani Palace Acropolis, New, Athens, Athens Marriott)
Included Activities
- Visit ruined city of Mycenae with Local Expert
- Walk through Lion Gate
- Visit royal beehive-tombs
- See Cyclopean stone walls
- Orientation of Nafplio with Travel Director
- MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience: Meet weaver Maria Gonidou and daughter Nefeli, learn traditional Greek weaving techniques, view live demonstration on ancient looms
- View Corinth Canal
- Dinner in Greek style at local restaurant
Landmarks Mycenae Lion Gate Nafplio Corinth Canal Saronic Gulf 
- Day 7
Athens to Kusadasi
Athens to Kusadasi- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Exquisite variety of Mediterranean dishes, as well as flavours, aromas and spices from around the world), Dinner (Exquisite variety of Mediterranean dishes, as well as flavours, aromas and spices from around the world)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (MV Celestyal Journey (or similar).)
Included Activities
- Board cruise ship
- Cruise to Kusadasi
- Day 8
Kusadasi
Kusadasi- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (MV Celestyal Journey (or similar).)
Included Activities
- Explore Turkish port of Kusadasi
- Explore ancient ruins of Ephesus with Local Expert
- Walk Arcadian Way
- See Library of Celsus
- Visit amphitheatre
- Visit House of the Virgin Mary
Landmarks Kusadasi Ephesus Library of Celsus House of the Virgin Mary 
- Day 9
Rhodes
Rhodes- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (MV Celestyal Journey (or similar).)
Included Activities
- Leisure time in Rhodes
- Explore medieval Old Town (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
Optional Activities
- Optional Experience: Visit Philerimos hill, explore medieval monastery, walk mosaic-lined Golgotha path, visit 15th-century Church of St George Hostos with Local Expert
- Optional Experience: Scenic drive to ancient town of Lindos, ascend to Acropolis, see Doric Temple of Athena Lindia, enjoy views over St. Paul's Bay with Local Expert
Landmarks Rhodes Old Town Philerimos Church of St George Hostos Lindos Lindos Acropolis Doric Temple of Athena Lindia St. Paul's Bay - Day 10
Crete
Crete- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (MV Celestyal Journey (or similar).)
Included Activities
- Explore Palace of Knossos in Heraklion
- Enter through imposing northern gate
- View restored frescoes
- See Minoan architecture, ritual and daily life scenes
Landmarks Crete Heraklion Palace of Knossos - Day 11
Santorini
Santorini- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (MV Celestyal Journey (or similar).)
Included Activities
- Explore capital of Thira
Optional Activities
- Optional Experience: Visit postcard-perfect village of Oia, see whitewashed houses and blue domes, view spellbinding sunset
Landmarks Santorini Thira Oia 
- Day 12
Mykonos
Mykonos- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (MV Celestyal Journey (or similar).)
Included Activities
- Leisure time in Mykonos
Landmarks Mykonos 
- Day 13
Milos
Milos- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (MV Celestyal Journey (or similar).)
Included Activities
- Leisure time on island of Milos
Optional Activities
- Explore capital of Plaka
- Visit Sarakiniko Beach
Landmarks Milos Plaka Sarakiniko Beach 
- Day 14
Athens
Athens- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Divani Palace Acropolis, New, Athens, Athens Marriott)
Included Activities
- Disembark cruise
- Transfer to hotel
Optional Activities
- Optional experience to Temple of Poseidon at Cape Sounion
Landmarks Temple of Poseidon Cape Sounion - Day 15
Athens
AthensIncluded Activities
- Transfer to airport
