Itinerary
- Day 1
Athens
You'll arrive in Athens and head to your hotel to get settled. Once you've had time to freshen up, the afternoon and early evening are yours to walk around the city on your own. Later, you'll meet your Travel Director and the rest of the group for a casual dinner together.
- 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 ancient treasures and modern attractions of Athens
- Day 2
Athens
This morning a Local Specialist leads a guided tour through the ancient Acropolis, stopping at the Parthenon, Royal Palace, and Temple of Zeus. You'll then spend time at the included Acropolis Museum checking out the ancient artifacts on display. Before the day ends, you'll see Hadrian's Arch and the first modern Olympic stadium. After that, the rest of the day is open and you can wander through Plaka, sit in Syntagma Square watching people, or hunt for the best souvlaki in the city.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Divani Caravel, Radisson Blu Park, Crowne Plaza Athens City Center)
Included Activities
- Guided morning sightseeing tour of the Acropolis complex
- Visit the Acropolis Museum
- View the Parthenon
- View the Royal Palace
- View the Temple of Zeus
- See Hadrian's Arch
- Visit the stadium where the first modern Olympics took place in 1896
Optional Activities
- Stroll through the Plaka
- People-watch in Syntagma Square
- Search for souvlaki
Landmarks Acropolis Parthenon Acropolis Museum Temple of Zeus Hadrian's Arch Panathenaic Stadium Royal Palace Syntagma Square - Day 3
Athens - Corinth - Mycenae - Epidaurus - Nafplion
You'll leave Athens this morning and cross the Corinth Canal heading into the Peloponnesian Peninsula. With a Local Specialist, you'll explore ancient Corinth, then move on to Mycenae to see the Beehive Tombs, Lion Gate, and Agamemnon's Palace. Later you'll visit Epidaurus to walk through the ancient theater and Sanctuary of Asclepius. By evening you'll arrive in Nafplion, a charming Venetian town, and have dinner at your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Dinner at hotel)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Amalia Nafplio)
Included Activities
- Cross the Corinth Canal
- Guided exploration of ancient Corinth
- Visit Mycenae to see the Beehive Tombs (Treasury of Atreus)
- See the Lion Gate at Mycenae
- View the remains of Agamemnon's Royal Palace
- Visit the ancient theater at Epidaurus
- View the Sanctuary of Asclepius
Landmarks Corinth Canal Ancient Corinth Mycenae Lion Gate Treasury of Atreus (Beehive Tombs) Agamemnon's Royal Palace Ancient Theater of Epidaurus Sanctuary of Asclepius 
- Day 4
Nafplion - Olympia
You'll travel through the Arcadian mountains toward Olympia, stopping at a family-run honey farm along the way. There you'll taste thyme-infused honey and learn about traditional beekeeping practices. Once in Olympia, you'll explore the ancient athletic grounds where the Olympic Games started back in 776 BC, walking past temples dedicated to Zeus and Hera. The evening is free for you to relax and enjoy the town at your pace.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Amalia Olympia)
Included Activities
- Visit family-run honey farm for MAKE TRAVEL MATTER experience
- Taste thyme-infused honey
- Learn about traditional beekeeping and regional biodiversity protection
- Explore the ancient athletic grounds of Olympia
- Walk among the ruins of the Temple of Zeus
- Walk among the ruins of the Temple of Hera
- Visit the original Olympic stadium
Optional Activities
- Explore the quiet village center of Olympia
- Visit a local taverna
- Relax at the hotel
Landmarks Ancient Olympia Temple of Zeus Temple of Hera Olympic Stadium 
- Day 5
Olympia - Patras - Delphi
A Local Specialist will guide you through Olympic history this morning, taking you through the ancient site, museum, and ruined temples. Later you'll head to the Karabelas family's olive and wine estate for a home-cooked meal, traditional dancing, and time with local hosts. From there you'll travel north along the coast to Patras, cross the Gulf of Corinth, and continue to Delphi where you have the option to join an interactive cooking lesson and try preparing local dishes.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Homecooked meal at Karabelas family olive and wine estate), Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Amalia Delphi)
Included Activities
- Guided visit to the ancient Olympic site with Local Specialist
- Visit the Olympic museum
- View the ruined remains of the Temples of Zeus and Hera
- Be My Guest experience at Karabelas family olive and wine estate
- Enjoy homecooked meal at Karabelas family estate
- Participate in traditional dancing at Karabelas family estate
- Experience warm Greek hospitality at Karabelas estate
Optional Activities
- Interactive cooking lesson preparing local dishes in Delphi
Landmarks Ancient Olympia Temple of Zeus Temple of Hera Ancient Delphi 
- Day 6
Delphi - Thermopylae - Kalambaka
You'll walk the Sacred Way with your Local Specialist up to the 4th-century Temple of Apollo, seeing statues that honored athletes from the ancient Pythian Games. Next you'll take a scenic drive to Thermopylae where Leonidas and his 300 Spartans made their famous stand against the Persians. After that you'll cross the fertile Thessaly plain, known as Greece's breadbasket, and arrive in Kalambaka.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Amalia Kalambaka)
Included Activities
- Walk the Sacred Way to the Temple of Apollo with Local Specialist
- Visit the 4th-century Temple of Apollo
- See statues honoring athletes of the Pythian Games
- Visit Thermopylae
- See the Leonidas Monument dedicated to the Spartan warrior and his 300 warriors
Landmarks Temple of Apollo Sacred Way Athenian Treasury Thermopylae Leonidas Monument - Day 7
Kalambaka - Meteora - Athens
Your morning starts by visiting the UNESCO World Heritage monasteries of Meteora with a Local Specialist. You'll tour two of the six Eastern Orthodox monasteries that sit dramatically perched on massive rounded rock towers. From there you'll take a scenic drive back to Athens and settle in for a final dinner with the group to reflect on your journey through Greece.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Final dinner with travel companions)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Divani Caravel, Radisson Blu Park, Crowne Plaza Athens City Center)
Included Activities
- Visit UNESCO World Heritage monasteries of Meteora
- Guided visit to two Eastern Orthodox monasteries with Local Specialist
Landmarks Meteora - Day 8
Athens - Mykonos
You'll leave Athens and take a cruise to Mykonos. As you arrive, the historic Windmills of Kato Mili welcome you the way they have for centuries. The evening is free so you can explore Chora's winding streets, walk past whitewashed buildings and bright bougainvillea, check out the shops, and follow your nose to find great seafood. As the sun goes down, Little Venice is the perfect spot for a cocktail.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (MV Celestyal Discovery)
Included Activities
- Cruise to Mykonos
- View the Windmills of Kato Mili
Optional Activities
- Explore the winding lanes of Chora
- Stroll past whitewashed cottages
- Browse pretty boutiques
- Enjoy seafood dining
- Cocktails at Little Venice
Landmarks Windmills of Kato Mili Chora, Mykonos Little Venice 
- Day 9
Mykonos - Kusadasi - Patmos
You'll cruise to Kusadasi on the Turkish coast where there's a complimentary Shore Experience to ancient Ephesus. Later you'll head to Patmos, the island where St. John wrote the Book of Revelation. You have the choice to see the Cave of the Apocalypse and St. John's Monastery as an optional activity.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (MV Celestyal Discovery)
Included Activities
- Complimentary Shore Experience to ancient Ephesus
- Visit Kusadasi, Turkey
- Cruise to Patmos
Optional Activities
- Visit the Cave of the Apocalypse in Patmos
- Visit St. John's Monastery in Patmos
Landmarks Ancient Ephesus Library of Celsus Amphitheater of Ephesus House of the Virgin Mary Cave of the Apocalypse St. John's Monastery - Day 10
Patmos - Crete - Santorini
While cruising toward Crete, you can explore the Palace of Knossos to see ancient Minoan culture and beautifully restored wall paintings from pre-Christian history, or choose to drive into the countryside to experience traditional Cretan life. Later you'll head to Santorini and watch this Cycladic island rise from the Aegean with its distinctive cliff-top towns. You have the option to add a Shore Experience this afternoon, traveling through villages and vineyards toward Oia where white buildings and blue-domed churches overlook the caldera.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (MV Celestyal Discovery)
Included Activities
- Cruise to Crete
- Cruise to Santorini
Optional Activities
- Visit the Palace of Knossos
- Explore Minoan culture and heritage at Knossos
- Experience Cretan countryside and lifestyle
- Optional Shore Experience in Santorini
- Visit Oia village
- View blue-domed churches in Santorini
Landmarks Palace of Knossos Oia Santorini 
- Day 11
Santorini - Athens
You'll disembark from your cruise ship this morning and take a transfer to your hotel in Athens.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Divani Caravel, Radisson Blu Park, Crowne Plaza Athens City Center)
- Day 12
Athens
Transfers will take you to the airport for your flight home.
