Itinerary
- Day 1
Athens
You'll land at Athens airport and get picked up for a transfer to your hotel. From there, the rest of the day is open so you can start getting your bearings and settle in at your own pace.
Optional Activities
- Explore Athens city at leisure
- Day 2
Athens
This morning you'll board a coach tour hitting Athens' main sights. The route covers the Panathenaic Stadium, Temple of Olympian Zeus, and the Acropolis with its famous Parthenon. After a guided tour through the Acropolis Museum, the afternoon is free. You can wander Plaka's cobbled streets, grab food at a taverna, or shop along Ermou Street.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Coach tour of Athens city
- Visit Panathenaic Stadium
- Visit Temple of Olympian Zeus
- Visit Acropolis
- Guided tour of Acropolis Museum
- Free time in Plaka
Optional Activities
- Explore cobbled streets of Plaka
- Relax at tavernas in Plaka
- Shop for souvenirs on Ermou Street
Landmarks Panathenaic Stadium Temple of Olympian Zeus Acropolis Parthenon Acropolis Museum Plaka Ermou Street - Day 3
Athens - Epidaurus - Mycenae - Olympia
You'll leave Athens and head into the Peloponnese, stopping first at the Corinth Canal, a waterway finished back in 1893. Next comes Epidaurus to see the beautifully preserved ancient theatre. Then it's on to Mycenae, a World Heritage site where you'll see the Cyclopean walls, the Tomb of Agamemnon, and the Lion Gate. By evening you'll reach Olympia.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Stop at Corinth Canal
- Visit Epidaurus theatre
- Visit Mycenae World Heritage site
- See Cyclopean walls at Mycenae
- Visit Tomb of Agamemnon
- Visit Lion Gate at Mycenae
Landmarks Corinth Canal Epidaurus Theatre Mycenae Lion Gate Tomb of Agamemnon 
- Day 4
Olympia - Delphi
This day focuses on Olympia, which sits along the Alfios river and was home to the ancient Olympic Games. You'll see the Temple of Zeus, the Palestra, and Phidia's workshop. After lunch, you'll cross the impressive Rio-Antiro Bridge and head north to Delphi, arriving for the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Temple of Zeus at Olympia
- Visit Palestra
- Visit Phidia's workshop
- Cross Rio-Antiro Bridge
Landmarks Temple of Zeus Palestra Rio-Antiro Bridge 
- Day 5
Delphi - Athens
Delphi is your destination today. The site served as an important sanctuary and pilgrimage center, home to the Pythian Oracle. You'll walk the Sacred Way, the path ancient visitors took through the sanctuary, passing temple ruins along the way. The local museum holds the bronze Charioteer statue and the mythical omphalos stone. From there you'll head back to Athens.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Walk the Sacred Way at Delphi
- Visit Temple of Apollo ruins
- Visit Delphi museum
- See bronze Charioteer statue
- See mythical omphalos stone
Landmarks Delphi Sanctuary Sacred Way Temple of Apollo Delphi Museum - Day 6
Athens - Mykonos
After breakfast, you'll transfer to Lavrion port to board your Celestyal Cruises ship for a 4-day/3-night Aegean cruise. The vessel sets sail in the afternoon and reaches Mykonos by evening. The island has white-washed buildings and narrow winding streets waiting to explore. You'll have free time until late to check things out.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Transfer to Lavrion port
- Board Celestyal Cruises vessel
- Sailing to Mykonos
- Explore Mykonos at leisure
Optional Activities
- Explore white-washed buildings of Mykonos
- Wander narrow winding streets
Landmarks Mykonos 
- Day 7
Mykonos - Kusadasi - Patmos
You'll arrive early at Kusadasi port. There's an optional shore excursion to Ancient Ephesus available, or you can explore on your own. The ship departs around midday heading to Patmos, where it docks overnight. If interested, there's an optional excursion option to the Monastery of St. John and the Grotto of the Apocalypse.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Arrive at Kusadasi port
- Sail to Patmos
- Dock in Patmos
Optional Activities
- Ancient Ephesus through the Ages shore excursion
- Explore Kusadasi at own pace
- Visit Monastery of St. John
- Visit Grotto of the Apocalypse
Landmarks Kusadasi Patmos Monastery of St. John Grotto of the Apocalypse 
- Day 8
Patmos - Heraklion - Santorini
Early arrival brings you to Heraklion. You can walk around the city on your own or join an optional excursion to the Minoan Palace of Knossos. In the afternoon, the ship sails to Santorini. You'll have a choice between taking the cable car up to Fira town or joining an optional excursion to Oia village, which sits high on the caldera rim.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Arrive in Heraklion
- Sail to Santorini
- Arrive in Santorini
Optional Activities
- Explore Heraklion at own pace
- Visit Minoan Palace of Knossos excursion
- Cable car to Fira town
- Spectacular Oia village excursion
Landmarks Heraklion Minoan Palace of Knossos Santorini Fira Oia 
- Day 9
Santorini - Athens
Your cruise wraps up as the ship reaches Lavrion port early morning. You'll have breakfast on board before disembarking. After leaving the ship, a transfer takes you to Athens airport for your onward flight.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast on board ship)
Included Activities
- Breakfast on board ship
- Disembark at Lavrion port
- Transfer to Athens airport
